St Mary of the Mount High School - St Mary Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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It is generally recognized that the physical environment o£ the school has a pro- nounced infltience on the pupils. If mean and cramped quarters in drab surround- ing will dull the spirit of teachers and pupils alike, may we not be justified in expecting opposite reaction? Truly, few schools in this city or any other city enjoy as commanding a site as the new St. Mary of the Mount High School and Convent. Few excel in standards of physical plant. The dedication of this school and convent is a memorable day for Father Sullivan, his assistants. Fathers O ' Neil and Bryan, for the loyal members of the parish and for the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart. It is the omega of a dream come true and alpha of great things to come. May its completion bring greater honor and glory to God. With justifiable pride in a work well done. Father StiUivan and his people are not content to add finis to their parish ' s expansion, but both priest and people are looking to the future in terms of a parish hall and gymnasiimi to provide the means for the physical, social and culttual development of the jiarishioners. Ever alert and anxiotis to the needs of his Hock, Father Sullivan not only has given encouragement and support to the existing Church organizations, but he has been the moving force behind the inatiguration of the Women ' s Guild. The purpose of the gtiild is t- vofold: to provide an outlet for the energies and enthusiasms of the women of the parish, and to give them an opportiuiity of active participation in the furthering of parish projects. From the very beginning the response to Father Sidlivan ' s suggestion was heartening. At the first meeting in November, 1952, one hinidred women met in the school atiditorium and elected as their first officers the following women: Mrs. Robert Edwards, president; Mrs. Vincent Testa, vice-president; Miss Dorothy Doyle (Mrs. John Weinheimer), secretary; Mrs. Charles Murray, treasurer. These same officers were reelected the following year and capably lead the activities of the guild until 1954. Varied and sundry are the responsibilities assumed by the Women ' s Gtiild. Immediately following its organization, the women launched a series of money- raising projects destined to benefit their church. Certain funds were ear-marked for the building fund and for the improvement of the living conditions of the Sisters. The proceeds from spaghetti dinners, bake sales, bazaars, and fashion shows have greatly augmented the parish ftmds.

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Because of their spirit of selflessness and generosity, the women of the guild also find time for mending and making priestly vestments and altar linens. On the first Sunday of each month the guild members receive Holy Communion in a body. Undoubtedly, it is their faithfulness in this matter which gives them the zeal to assume and to see to a successful completion so many worthwile endeavors. The same enthusiasm that launched the guild in 1952 is still prevalent today, under the present competent guild officers: Mrs. Daniel Ebbert, president; Mrs. Peter Bolich, vice-president; Mrs. Thomas Gaffey, secretary; and Mrs. Vincent Testa, treasurer, the gtiild continues its fine work. Since 1952 the guild membership has increased one hundred per cent and is now a imit of the Diocesan Coimcil of Catholic Women. Honoring Our Pastor, Father Sullivan on the Occasion of the Twenty-fifth Anniversary of His Ordination Left to right: Rev. Cornelius J. Finneran, Rev. Thomas J. Walsh, Rev. Thomas A. Sullivan, Rev. J. Donald O ' Neil, Rev. John B. McDowell, Rev. Joseph R. Bryan, Rev. Peter Sandanato, C.S.C. and Rev. Martin R. Connolly.