St Marys High School - Marianite Yearbook (Southbridge, MA)

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CINEIAAMA The student's of the St. Mary's C Y C met Sunday, March 31 in front of St. Mary's Church at three o'clock to see UTEBSEVBN WONDERS OF TH3 UORLD,W shown in Boston. Almost all of the students from St. Mary's were in one bus which was a pleasant arrangement. Father Marshall came on the bus just before we left to make sure that everybody was present. Before Father left he told us to enjoy ourselves, which we certainly did. The way in was enlivened by songs and silly sallies. We arrived in Boston about five o'clock. A half hour re- mained before the show so we went across the street to the Wal- dorf. It seemed that all the C Y C ers came to the same place because it was so crowded you could hardly move. We finished our supper, paid our checks, and just as we were crossing the street the Usher in front of the Theatre was saying,WShow su is in about five minutes.W We had wonderful seats. Just as we sat down the show began. Thomas Morrill gave the introduction. The Cinerama was fascinating from beginning to end. While watching I had the sensation that I was in the plane site-seeing with the tourists. When the airplane went un- der a bridge I felt as though I were actually flying. This sen- sation continued throughout. It was so colorful and realistic that even now I feel as though I had taken a plane flight annmd the world. The last part of the second half was in the hHoly Land where Christ had walked to Calvary. Lastly we went to Rome to attend the closing of the Marian Year. I stood so close to Our Holy Father, Pope Pius XII that I could have reached out and touched him. When the show was over we went outside to get in our busses but they were not there so we had to wait about ten minutes. I left Boston with the feeling that I had seen a very wonderful picture. On the way home the students seemed much friskier than on the way up. I guess it was because we had been sitting so quietly for such a long time. - We arrived in Southbridge at the Church at eleven o'clock in high spirits but the next morning the glamour of my world tour left me at a low ebb and it was with weary and slow steps I directed my course to school. Dorothy Ryan Grade 10 26

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RECEPHON G PRGFESS IGN March l9, 1957 was a great day for many people in Southbridge For me it was the most wonderful day of my life. I shall never for- get it. It was to be the first time I would see my sister Judy for six long months. Judy was very popular at school and she took part in all sdunl activities. For two years she was president of the CSY C. She took leading parts in our Operettas and also in the Drama Festival held in Wachusetts. She played the piano for various rehearsals. The sisters say she was a good student and very helpful in class. Judy left to enter the Novitiate of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Holyoke, September 15, 1956. After spending six months as a Postulant at Mont Marie Judy was received into the Order. Most of the people who went to the Reception left at 6:30 a.m. We had reserved seats so we left at 7:15 a.m. We arrived at St. Michael's Cathedral at about twenty mtv utes to nine. The center aisle was reserved for parents, sisters and rela- tives. The front rows were for the thirty-one Postulants and the twelve Novices. The Postulants came into the Cathedral dressed as brides. A few minutes before the Mass began, Bishop Weldon of the Diocese of Springfield asked the Postulants what they wanted. They said they wanted the Habit of the Sisters of St. Joseph. After this they left the Church and during this time the twelve novices took their first vows. Then the Postulants came in dressed in their black habits and Bishop Weldon asffu them more questions and gave them their religious names. For the first time in the history of the order the new novices will wear the white veils instead of the black. After the Reception and Profession the Hovices went to the Beaven High School, Cathedral Grammar and St. Joseph's Chapel to meet their friends. At twelve o'clock the bell rang and everyone left to eat. At one o'c1ock we returned. We stayed all afternoon until five o'clock Donna Curran Grade 7 25

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H LH'H,E BH UF HEHVEII January 18, 19 and 20 proved to be three memorable days in the lives cf five Juniors and Seniors from St. Mary's High School. The weekend was spent at the Cenacle Retreat House in Lancas- ter, Massachusetts. It is a place of such beauty that words could never fully describe it. Peace and tranquillity live in the air. We were cordially greeted by Mother Nugent who was in chaxge of the Junior and Senior retreat. Our retreat master was Reverend Charles H. McKenna O. P. a Dominican priest. He was a wonderful speaker. He graciously miyed any problem put to him and rendered his wise and sound advice with an amiable and understanding heart. The following are the topics of the seven conferences which he gave to us. l - The way to make a retreat. 2 - Confession 3 - Marriage-Purity A - Temptation and use of speech 5 - Prayer and confidence in God Ei- Miracles armd meaning of Holy Eucharist. 7 - Mary the Mother of God. ' During the time spent at the Cenacle we attended Mass, hai meditation, spiritual exercises and plenty of time to rest and think about our spiritual life. - There are many reasons you might have for making a retreat. Here are just a few. l - You may have a problem that only a com- plete change of environment and continuous religious thinking can help you solve. 2 - Because you are granted an extraordinary store of special graces for good Christian living throughout the exer- cises of a closed retreat. 3 - Because you will actually enjoy ma- king a retreat as a new, refreshing, relaxing and restful exper- ience. Be it any one of these reasons or any other you will be more than glad you made a retreat at this glorious spot. The only re- gret we experienced is that the wefkend ended all too soon. A vivid picture of our stay at the Cenacle will always remain in our minds because an event like this is unforgettable. The following girls made the retreat: 1. Claire Osimo 3. Lorraine Theriault 2. Mary Kennedy L. Gloria Corriveau Lorraine Theriault 115811 BRIEF CUM ENTS Claire Osimo- At the retreat I had every moment to tell Chrkm how much I love Him. I also found out how I stood before Him. God was my only interest. For those who never made a retreat I hum- bly ask you to give it some serious thought. You'll be a different person, happier than you've ever been. Gloria Cerriveau- I think that a retreat is a very nice ex- perience for a girl of high school age. The Cenacle is the ideal place to help a girl with any problem she might have about her choice of vocation in life. . 27