St Phillip Neri High School - Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

Page 13 text:

1938? if nf fi-'WYwYiYS'li. Pllvlrl.-ll, Nlflil YEAR BOOK Blessed Virgin Sodality Officers Mildred Haas . . , Presidrlil Magdalen Butler , , Vin'-l'r1'sir1rr1f Josephine Gowdy . , . Sec'refary Dorothy Curran . ...,... . ,. . Treasurer Under the patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the young ladies are banded together for their spiritual welfare. Witli Mary as their inspiration, our Catholic girls learn to reproduce these same vii'tues in their own lives. Under the spiritual directon of Father O'Mara they come to realize that the closer they come to their Ideal, the greater will their influence be for good among others with whom they associate. The members of the Sodality receive Holy Communion on the third Sunday of every month. They share their Sunday with the Children of Mary enrolled in the High School. St. Philip Neri Choir Under the capable direction of Mrs. Ruth Brown, we have a mixed choir of over thirty voices. During the year the Choir assists in the singing of the ten o'clock High Mass. The parish owes them a debt of gratitude ,... for the manner in which they enhance the beauty of the liturgical functions during the various seasons of the ecclesi- astical year. The Choir meets for rehearsal every Friday evening during the year with the exception of the summer months. Generously and faithfully do the dircctress and choir members give of their time and talent. If you have vocal talent and wish to do your part towards enhancing the beauty of divine service, you are cordially invited to see the directress, Mrs. Brown. Young People's Club Officers Williaiii Brandt ..,. . , .Pf!'Sil1,Ullf John Olinzock . . Vin'-Presiffelzl Mildred Haas . . , . . . . . , Secreiary Madeline Kunath . . . Corresjzomling Sefrelary Jeanette Stanley . . . ,,.,.. Treasllrer One of the most enthusiastic and lively groups in the Parish is the Young People's Club. ,Although it is of recent origin, it already boasts a most interesting and varied social program. Together they have enjoyed dancing, swimming, tobogganning and horse-back riding and other outdoor recreation. The enthusiasm of Father O'Mara, coupled with the support of an energetic group of ofhcers, has brought the enrollment to a high mark. This year, the first graduates of our High School have been admitted to membership. Young men and women of the parish, who are practical Catholics, are eligible for membership. The Club cordially invites prospective members to its meetings, which are announced from the altar. I Page Elevenl

Page 12 text:

ST. PHILIP NIYRI YEAR BOOK 1936 St. Philip Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society Officers Frank Messing. . . . , Presidmzi Florian M. Walser . . ....... ViL'l'-1,'f0Sf!2'C'I7f John Herbertson . , . .Sammi Vifl'-P1'USiI1077f Herbert Kline . . . ......,.,. Secretary Barney Martin . ..., .... . , . . ,Trvasurzfr At Paris, in 1833, was formed the first conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul-a society that was destined to accomplish great things in the name of practical Catholic charity. The organizer was Frederick Ozanam, a student of the University of Paris. St. Vincent de Paul is their Patron. The special object of this Society is to visit the homes of the poor. Their work is to find homes for poor children, Christian burial for the poor, relieve the poverty of unfortunate persons, and the distribution of good literature. The good that they do is often limited by their revenues. This revenue is received from secret collections at the weekly meetings, the annual contributions of honorary members, donations, and money placed in the poor boxes at the doors of the Church. Altar Society Officers Mrs. Rachel Neuman ...,.. .,,. . , .President Mrs. Philomene Lundy . . . .Vice-P1'rsirle11f Mrs. Clara Wallier. . . . . . .TTl'lIS7ll'El' Mrs. Florence Ciolino , .......... Secretary Mrs. Celia Roberts ,,., . ,....,.. Fifmncial Sec r'c' fury From the very beginning, St. Philip's Parish has been singularly blessed in having an Altar Society that has been without equal. Generously have the women of this very important organization given of their time and talent. Surely our Parish would not now be enjoying the success it does if it were not for the whole-hearted support the Society eagerly gives every program of genuine interest to the Parish. Week in and week out, its members apply themselves quietly and whole-heartedly in keeping up the Altar and promoting Parish welfare. . The Hrst Sunday of every month sees them gathered in ever-increasing numbers at the Communion rail. That is the source of their energy. That is the reason for the success that they have enjoyed. A Our Parish extends its gratitude. We pray for continued success and God's blessing on them and their families. The Altar Society's meeting is held on the Monday evening following their Com- munion Sunday. It is open to all the married women of the Parish. The Society cordially invites you to its meetings. lPagc Tenl

Page 14 text:

ST. PHILIP NERI YEAR BOOK 1936 CHURCH SUPPORT .g.......- . ---..... ..-..- - - .-...... ... ........ ..--- - - -..- -Q. 5 i No. . St. Philip Neri Church T Detroit, Mich. 3 L i As a pledge of my loyalty to ST. PHILIP Nam PARISH, I ask for a package I of Collection Envelopes, and l promise to use them each Sunday during the i coming year. g l i Q Name ,,,,,,,,, - T I a 2 l Q Address ,,,, .. - T 1 - 4' -.. .-... . ...... ............ .. .- - -.....-My At the close of each year, a request card is given to each wage-earner in the parish with the instruction that it be Hllecl out properly and returned before the end of the year. This is the envelope-collection system which is in vogue and which experience has taught is the best means of fulhlling our obligation of supporting the Church. As Catholics, we Hrmly believe that Christ founded the Church and made it a divinely guaranteed Society to carry on His work of saving souls in every country and in every generation to the end of time. Although there is a divine foundation and a divine guarantee, it is the expressed plan of Christ to use human beings as his agents and to make use of their free will and cooperation in carrying out His plans. Accordingly we are bound in conscience to do our share, morally and financially, to help bring this about. The amount of financial support varies with the individual. A good suggestion, however, is that the amount should be the equivalent of an hour's salary a Week. Aside from the amount that is given, loyal and interested parishioners will see to it that their contribution is given regularly each Sunday. Bingo Friday night, with many people, means only one thing. ltls bingo night at St. Philipls Hall. For over three years the crowds have been coming without interruption. They have good reasons to set aside Friday nights for this pastime. They know that they are assured of a profitable and enjoyable time. There are a good many opportunities to win merchandise and cash prizes for the twenty-five cents admission charge. The fact that the crowd keeps coming again and again shows that the prizes are well Worth while. With the admission charge, the patron receives a ticket that entitles him to a chance on a special prize that is given away at the last bingo of the month. So successful have he ladies of the Altar Society been with their bingos that lately they have introduced Tuesday evening Bingoes. You are invited to come any Tuesday or Friday evening at eight-thirty to prove to your own satisfaction that what We say is true. lPage Twelvel