St Mary of Redford High School - Rustic Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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Parish Organizations There is no better indication of the successful leadership of a Priest, no more convincing evidence of his ability and zeal, than the number and condition of the various societies and organizations of his Parish. As we stand at this Jubilee crossroad, let us make a survey of ours. Of these organized Parish bodies, the Holy Name Society is the oldest. It has grown from a small unit into a most powerful organization of the Parish, accomplishing much Wherever its far-reaching influence has touched. In the material line, the Society has not been less successful than in the spiritual. It has sponsored innumerable activities which the erection and support of our new Church and School have made necessary. The Society has indeed proved itself to be an indespensable factor of the Parish. Another pioneer organization is the Altar Society. Whenever the Parish has celebrated some important occasion this group of loyal women have oiered their willing services. We wonder just how it would be if there were not such an organization to come forward and carry out the details of a St. Patrick's Day banquet or a football victory! At the Christmas Sales and other affairs necessary to the support of the Parish, the whole-hearted zeal and untiring activity of this Society have been most apparent. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul was formed shortly after Father Cook's arrival at St. Mary of Redford. The work of this unselfish body of men in alleviating the sufferings of the more unfortunate members of the Parish is deserving of the highest credit. A signal of distress immediately attracts their attention and their aid is sent. There are many who have had cause to thank these men for the charity of Christ which they manifest. The Young Ladies' Sodality has also given the Parish many reasons to place its stamp of approval upon their society. The latest project has been to sponsor a hope-chest drawing, to help pay for one of the stained glass windows in the Church which they have pledged to donate. Their interest in all the affairs of the Parish is active. The Ushers' Club is an organization with which the Parish could not well dispense. Considerable confusion would undoubtedly occur if these young men were not on hand to guide the crowds of parishioners who attend Mass at St. Mary's. The members pledge themselves to be on duty at a certain Mass each Sunday and, even though it proves a sacrifice for them, they keep their appointments. Dances and social affairs have been successful under their management and have filled a distinct need in the social life of the Parish. The Ushers seem to have the charm of being suc- cessful hosts for, from all reports, their club meetings are evenings of sat- isfactory entertainment. A more-recently organized society is one known as the Social Club, pledged to the financial aid of St. Mary's and to the promotion of sociabil- ity among the members. BERNADINE RYAN, '29 Page Sixty-eight

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Music ST. CECILIA CHOIR A BEGINNER ST. ALOYSIUS CHOIR U Page Sixty-seven

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