Shining the Light on People who Make a Difference!

“There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same spirit gives them. There are different ways of serving, but the same Lord is served. There are different abilities to perform service, but the same God gives ability to all for their particular services.”

1 Corinthians 12: 4-6

Every day at St. Mary’s School, we are blessed to have opportunities to serve and be served – to make a difference in the lives of students, teachers and families in ways that are not easily measured. The gifts that we receive from the Holy Spirit allow us to have an impact on our world, in our classrooms and with each other. And we’re proud to say that at St. Mary’s, it’s always a season for giving and receiving. At any given moment, on any given day, volunteers are using their time and talents in small ways that collectively make a big difference!

To highlight the significance of our volunteers and their acts of kindness, the St. Mary’s PTO will shine a spotlight on various individuals throughout the year and introduce each as “someone you should know.” The new Volunteer Spotlight program will include: a certificate of recognition to the designated volunteer, an announcement flyer (to go home with students), recognition on our PTO Web page, and a special feature on the St. Mary’s Voices Blog.

We recognize the value of each and every volunteer–from auction organizers and class party helpers to Market Day sorters and yearbook editors. Together they help foster the spirit of giving and the sense of family that are so uniquely St. Mary’s. They are the reason we can say with pride: St. Mary’s School volunteers don’t only make a difference, they make the difference!

Please join us in celebrating our September and October Spotlight Volunteers!

Congratulations to our September 2009
Volunteer Spotlight Recipient:

Christina DiCiaula

We recognize and applaud Christina for all of her many gifts and talents. We spotlight her generosity and creativity in fashioning a custom food service for the Teacher’s Tea event and for the Bishop’s Luncheon hosted for Bishop Sartain’s visit to St. Mary’s School.

We recognize and applaud Susanne for all of her many talents and gifts of time to the St. Mary’s school community. We spotlight her dedication to students through her work with the Junior High Project and Girl’s Volleyball. She has made a difference in the lives of many of our children, and we are thankful.

Behind-the-scenes, Suzanne coordinates a myriad of critical school functions, including (but not only) the School Directory, the Lunch Parents Program, The Volunteer Program and the St. Mary’s School Auction.

Thank you, Susanne–we are blessed!