Vancouver College - Collegian Yearbook (Vancouver, British Columbia Canada)

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RELIGION (CONTINUED) EVERY BOYS ATTENTION was held by the wit and appreciable sense of Fr. Hart, Retreat Master. DEVELOPING THE CATHOLIC STUDENT The three-day student retreat is the big an- nual religious event and soul-searching episode of the year. Fr. Hart, O.F.M. con- ducted these important exercises at the end of the first semester. Purpose of a retreat is withdrawal into one- self through meditation and prayer. Cooper- ation between the faculty, students, and re- treat master brought about an atmosphere of contemplation. The benefits became mani- fest to all as the days wore on all too quickly. The first two days the boys began the day with general attendance at Mass. The Dialog Mass was recited by everyone which pro- vided closer attention and gave a fuller flavor of appreciation for the Holy Sacri- fice. On the final morning the Mass of the Angels was sung as a fitting prelude to each boy’s reception of the Sacrament. During the day, besides listening to three conferences on personal life and practice of Religion, the students recited the Rosary and read a few of the books and pamph- lets that had been provided for the occasion. A THREE DAY RETREAT for the students fol- lowed the first Semester and most Conferences were held at St. Peter and Paul’s Church. COMMUNION HIGHLIGHTS DAY FOR D. BILESKI 10

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PILGRIM STATUE of Fatima came to Van. having travelled the globe. SPIRITUAL READING during re- treat occupied many student hours. BEFORE ENTERING confessional J. Dumont ponders while waiting. INTENT EXPRESSIONS of 10A students as they listen to Fr. Hart. STUDY, AND PLAY boarders to receive communion the following day. The student body attends Mass together on every First Friday. Collections for the Missions are taken up frequently! this year it reached over $1000.00. There is a pamphlet rack for Religious Vocations literature in the main hall. A diocesan Vocations exhibit sponsored by Vancouver College took over the gym for four days this year, and the College boys were given ample opportunity to attend. In addition the Apostleship of Prayer is promoted for the boys. The essence of the latter is to promote santification of oneself. ATTENDANCE at First Friday Mass is always high. The Gregorian Chant is being sung by A. Notte, G. MacKenzie, D. Bileski and N. Oddy. VOCATION WEEK DISPLAY WAS HELD IN THE COLLEGE GYMNASIUM (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE) 9

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MOTHERS CLUB MODERATOR BR. HUNT PRES. MRS. JOYCE MOTHERS’ CLUB IS ACTIVE ALL THROUGH THE YEAR Regular monthly meetings, followed by teas and including guest speakers or other en- tertainment featured the 1955-56 activities of the Mother’s Club of Vancouver College. The Annual Rummage sale also gave them an opportunity to wrangle funds for the benefit of the College’s work. The Spring Carnival, however, topped all previous years in crowds and money returns. Under the tireless hands of Mrs. Joyce, re- elected president for the third time this year, the group sailed a favorable and happy course. Their major gift to the school in 1956 was a beautiful Hammond organ. Then again we can never forget the hard-work- ing committee who produced costumes for the stage presentations of the school year. AT THE CARNIVAL BR. BATES HOLDS THE BARREL STEADY WHILE MRS. JOYCE FINDS WINNERS ' STUBS SEWING CLUB: MRS. KLEIN, MRS. CRUCHLEY, MRS. TOMLINSON, MRS. COTTER, MRS. CROWE-SWORDS MOTHERS ' CLUB (1st ROW, L. TO R.): MRS. GALLAGHER, MRS. LEITH, MRS. JOYCE, MRS. MOONEY. (2nd ROW): MRS. MARTINOFF, MRS. KLEIN, MRS. TOMLINSON. 1 1 CUTE MISS WITH MORE THAN ENOUGH COKE