The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-30

"~AS AsSss AoASAS V 0uCd1 aObliito pastor of the Church of the Im- maculate Conception who opened the banquet with prayer. James w. Fitzpatrick, former K. of c. secretary and prominent writer and former newspaperman, Rev. William J. Duane, s. J., director of the retreatants, Rev. Aloysius J. Hogan, s. J., president of Ford ham University, Attorney Finton J. Phelan, toastmaster, Attorney Frederick Day of New Haven, Rev. Edward l.. Morrison, pastor of the Church of the Blessed Sacra-
 ment, and James J. Hennessey. president of the Waterbury band.
 Father Hogan added that the glorious opportunity to make men love Christ better must have that enthusiasm in our own hearts to make it radiate. The work that you retreatants do may not always come before the eyes of the public in print, but it is always visible before God. You can manifest this Catholic spirit in your lives and 1t will and must succeed for its builder and maker is God.
 Attorney Day of New Haven. g fellow retreatant, stated the Wa terbury members because of their loyalty have instituted these year. ly gatherings. There really must be something to it to have men going to the retreat every year. He was asked some time ago what he saw in making these retreats. For his answer he took for an example the business man who annually lists his liabilities and assets to see how he stands. That's why ne went, he added. Retreatants find after spending the weekend in solemn thought they can see things with clearer light and it is nec- essary in these days when he picks up pleasure loving philos- ophy about us. It is a wonderful experience, with ideal location probably having great effect on the members. One has plenty of time at the retreat to think out things for himself. In conclusion he urged prospective members in the audience to join the next SAOuP hSAS august oAu SSo hSA themselves.
 MT. Hennessey thanked the members for the good work and urged them to continue in that state. Following his brief address, Postmaster Phelan presented Father Hogan with token and memento from the local band for accepting their invitation to ad- dress last evenings gathering.
 During the course of the varied program the Waterbury Wom- en's String Ensemble of five piec- es, under the direction of Mrs. Robert Burt, entertained with numerous selections from Victor Herbert and other great compos- CTS. Miss Loretta Skelly, member of St. Margaret's church choir, rendered two lovely vocal num- bers, assister by Professor Freder- ick F. Harmon at the piano.
 MT. Fitzpatrick, representing Lieutenant-G Frank Hayes who was detained at the Legisla- ture in Hartford. recalled memories of the first retreat. He emphasized the great good to the church and nation which will result from the movement. As Catholics he stressed we today can make a contribution to this country no one else can give.
 Father Duane asserted Mount Manresa has no more ardent and generous and self-sacrificing men as Connecticut. Each year an in- crease in character and fervor of the different exercises is noted. He vividly emphasized the plans and purposes of the movement and urged the Nutmeg State members to keep up the good work in the name of Christ.
 Father Hogan said that Catholic laymen have been given the op- portunity and responsibility in the gift God has given them living in this age. The Catholic church stands out more so cince propagan- da has been launched against 1t. The church teaches rehabilitation of society and is the moral re- birth of individuals. The Catholic spirit will conquer the world and reconqucr it for Christ. he added.