St Pauls Cathedral High School - Book and Sword Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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5102 Q-mmunif J ,Q Qmac-me GEN'rLEMEN, we must now hang to- gether, or we shall all hang separatelyf' These words of Benjamin Franklin, spoken two centuries ago, aptly apply to us today. Our nation is many in one,H and its true greatness lies, not in material wealth, but in the strength of character of the nation's citizens. As the numerous wheels in a clock are necessary to the mechanism and, al- though they can revolve independently of each other, they are of no value un- less they work in coordination, so is the community an indispensable unit in the structure of a nation and so, too, is it worthless unless each member contributes to the life of the nation. For the maintenance of a commu- nity, three elements must be present: people living together in one place, bound by common interests, and sub- ject to common laws. This common interest in the advancement of the welfare of all may be cited as the prin- cipal reason for the existence of com- munities. Each one of us, perhaps with- out realizing it, has a tremendous in- fluence on our neighbor, as long as one gives good example without deliber- ately trying to reform, his steps will unconsciously be followed by others and so, in trying to save the world, one must first save himself. People today, seeking a better community in which to live, too frequently fail to realize that an ideal community cannot be founded upon superficial devices, but must be slowly built up by the indi- vidual personalities in it. Living in the community must be good citizens who contribute faithful, honest service and who endeavor to cultivate kindliness, helpfulness, cour- tesy, and other wholesome habits in themselves, making living with their neighbors more harmonious and infin- itely happier. In working with one another we should always keep fore- most in our minds the words of Christ, As long as you did it to one of these, my least brethren, you did it unto Me. In our community we should re- spect the judgment and individuality ol' others. Our tolerance is an invalu- able asset to the continuance of our high standard of living even as is an abiding faith in the justice and right- ness of its principles. Independent judgment is a right given to each indi- vidual, therefore, each individual may expect toleration of his opinion from others even though their opinions may conflict with his own. Each member of the community should be imbued with a deep concern for his fellows and a sense of social responsibility and even be willing to sink his own immediate interests to the common good if nec- essary. We, Americals leaders of to- morrow, shall attempt in our commu- nities to develop staunch characters through loyal cooperation.

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SODALITY OFFICERS GATHER MATERIAL FOR NEXT MEETING liifr 'ro Rlt:H'l': Secretary, Dorothy Rishelg Publicity Chairnlan, Kathleen Maclvorg Prefect, Anne Dorsey: Vice-l'refect, Betty Zatkovich: and Treas- lll'Cl', ll'CllC Bfellllllll. I The Sodotlity' of Our Lady EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS I'rr'fe6l ......,....... Vice-Pnffvct ............ ....... B l1I'l l'Y ZA'1'Kov1cu C0rrL'sj1w1aling 5'c1'r1'lary. . . . .... Dokoruv RlSlll'1L Lvl her name he ever DORSIEY 1fl'l,'0IiIHllg Szr1't'elal'y . . . . . .NELLIIC LAUTII Treasurer ...... . .... . . . . . Iiuwr: BRICNNAN on lily Iijzs, and the thought of hm' be ever in thy h111u'l. Witli Mary ever on our lips and in our hearts, how could we ever offend our God? l'Vell might this counsel of Saint Bernard be the means ol' solving the weighty prob- lems ol' the world, for hate, greed, and jealousy never can exist where Christ's mother holds her court. Today, the world knows not Mary nor Mary's Son. l'Vhat better way to restore the world to the light than by fostering the good example given us by Mary and by her Divine Son! Let our young sodalists display to all the world the SAINT BIQIQNARD wonders that devotion to Mary can accom- plish. This year, under Father Connare's super- vision, which has proved so successful for Cathedral's Sodality, every faithful Sodalist can cherish a well-founded confidence in the bestowal of special graces and protec- tion in dangers, and a safe voyage to heaven, for Christ has promised that anyone who loves and venerates. His beloved Mother will receive special care from His hands. A child ol' Mary shall never perish.