Timothy Awards
“Let no one look down on you because of your youth, but set an example for those
who believe, in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity.”
1 Timothy 4.12
who believe, in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity.”
1 Timothy 4.12
Why Timothy?
Real leadership abilities are sometimes buried within a person. It takes someone with understanding and patience to uncover those skills. This is what happened with St. Paul and a young man named Timothy. The apostle, Paul, gave Timothy important responsibilities in the ministry. Paul wrote to Timothy that youthfulness should not be an excuse for ineffectiveness. Paul’s writing to Timothy (found in St. Paul’s letters in the New Testament: 1 and 2 Timothy), “Let no one look down on you because of your youth, but set an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, faith and purity” echoes throughout all of the young people we have nominated because they display leadership, commitment, and/or Christian service to our communities.
Real leadership abilities are sometimes buried within a person. It takes someone with understanding and patience to uncover those skills. This is what happened with St. Paul and a young man named Timothy. The apostle, Paul, gave Timothy important responsibilities in the ministry. Paul wrote to Timothy that youthfulness should not be an excuse for ineffectiveness. Paul’s writing to Timothy (found in St. Paul’s letters in the New Testament: 1 and 2 Timothy), “Let no one look down on you because of your youth, but set an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, faith and purity” echoes throughout all of the young people we have nominated because they display leadership, commitment, and/or Christian service to our communities.
Award of Excellence
Taylor Turner
Taylor Turner is a senior at Holly High School and Captain of the girls Varsity Golf team. She is an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist and helps with Vacation Bible School. Taylor works in the Rectory where she can be found assisting with the food pantry, the clothing closet, assembling the bulletin, or helping with funerals. She volunteers in parish activities like the giving tree, caroling at the convalescent center, thanksgiving baskets, and the Advent tea. Taylor also enjoys the fun activities with her youth group. She is passionate about serving her community through visits to the soup kitchen and special needs classmates through the LIFT program. By living the life that God has put forth for her and giving back to the community, Taylor experiences peace and looks for the true happiness that comes when someone meets his or her goals and reaps the benefits of feeling good about themselves.
Appreciation Certificate
Katherine Elliott
Katherine Elliott is a senior at Holly High School.
She is a Cantor and is involved in the church choir. Katherine has volunteered during parish grounds clean-up, thanksgiving baskets, and sings and most major events in our parish like the Vacation bible School, Changing Lives Together Celebrations, St. Patrick’s day party, and St. Rita Feast days. She has also lent her voice to the memorial service at our local funeral home. She has volunteered in a Cognitively Impaired classroom and helped with a Special Olympics Bowling Tournament. These activities have brought blessings and growth as she develops leadership skills within the community.
She is a Cantor and is involved in the church choir. Katherine has volunteered during parish grounds clean-up, thanksgiving baskets, and sings and most major events in our parish like the Vacation bible School, Changing Lives Together Celebrations, St. Patrick’s day party, and St. Rita Feast days. She has also lent her voice to the memorial service at our local funeral home. She has volunteered in a Cognitively Impaired classroom and helped with a Special Olympics Bowling Tournament. These activities have brought blessings and growth as she develops leadership skills within the community.
Kaitlin Barlow
Kaitlin Barlow is a senior at Holly High School.
She was Captain of the JV tennis team and participates in the high school blood drive. Kaitlin can be found volunteering at the soup kitchen, homeless shelter, and Christmas Caroling. She also joins in the fun of softball, bowling, bonfires and flash mob. From these activities Kaitlin has learned that being part of the parish is like being part of one big family. She meets new people through youth group and grows closer to those she knows.
She was Captain of the JV tennis team and participates in the high school blood drive. Kaitlin can be found volunteering at the soup kitchen, homeless shelter, and Christmas Caroling. She also joins in the fun of softball, bowling, bonfires and flash mob. From these activities Kaitlin has learned that being part of the parish is like being part of one big family. She meets new people through youth group and grows closer to those she knows.
Faith Levalle
Faith Levalle is a junior at Fenton High School.
She is the captain of her soccer team and volunteers at Adopt-a-pet. She is an altar server, usher and Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist. She visits the shut-ins and brings Eucharist whenever possible. She helps with Vacation Bible School and the Giving tree at Holly Convalescent Center. She also went on mission trip to Nashville. These activities have helped her to gain leadership skills and dedication. Commitment and faithfulness have become her focus.
She is the captain of her soccer team and volunteers at Adopt-a-pet. She is an altar server, usher and Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist. She visits the shut-ins and brings Eucharist whenever possible. She helps with Vacation Bible School and the Giving tree at Holly Convalescent Center. She also went on mission trip to Nashville. These activities have helped her to gain leadership skills and dedication. Commitment and faithfulness have become her focus.
Claire Moore
Claire Moore is a junior at Holly High School.
She is a consistent participant in the choir and has recently become involved in youth group activities. She has volunteered her time for thanksgiving baskets and at the Convalescent Center. By participating in these events Claire has learned that teamwork and working together as one in perfect harmony can make all the difference. School and life can get the best of you, but with faith by your side, anything is possible.
She is a consistent participant in the choir and has recently become involved in youth group activities. She has volunteered her time for thanksgiving baskets and at the Convalescent Center. By participating in these events Claire has learned that teamwork and working together as one in perfect harmony can make all the difference. School and life can get the best of you, but with faith by your side, anything is possible.
Scott Schultz
Scott Schultz is a junior at Linden High School.
Scott volunteers at his local elementary school to help students with reading and writing skills. He has helped with blood drives at church and volunteered in the soup kitchen. Scott is a major contributor to decorating our worship space for Christmas, Easter, and St. Rita’s feast day. Scott recognizes that these events help to create who he is and what he has to offer to the world.
Scott volunteers at his local elementary school to help students with reading and writing skills. He has helped with blood drives at church and volunteered in the soup kitchen. Scott is a major contributor to decorating our worship space for Christmas, Easter, and St. Rita’s feast day. Scott recognizes that these events help to create who he is and what he has to offer to the world.
Alanah Rau
Alanah Rau is a junior at Holly High School.
She eagerly serves the parish as an Altar Server, Lector, and Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist. She has been blessed to participate in a Mission Trip, Kiddie carnival, Vacation Bible School, Haunted Forest, Thanksgiving baskets and trips to Children’s Village. She helped to lead a flash mob at Christmas time and enjoys all the fun events with her youth group friends. By participating in these events, Alanah has gained confidence in herself knowing that her community will be there to support her in times of sorrow or struggle. By giving of herself, she is learning that she can grow in ways that are pleasing to God and strengthen her faith even though it make take her out of her comfort zone.
She eagerly serves the parish as an Altar Server, Lector, and Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist. She has been blessed to participate in a Mission Trip, Kiddie carnival, Vacation Bible School, Haunted Forest, Thanksgiving baskets and trips to Children’s Village. She helped to lead a flash mob at Christmas time and enjoys all the fun events with her youth group friends. By participating in these events, Alanah has gained confidence in herself knowing that her community will be there to support her in times of sorrow or struggle. By giving of herself, she is learning that she can grow in ways that are pleasing to God and strengthen her faith even though it make take her out of her comfort zone.
Tyler Kalanquin
Tyler Kalanquin is a sophomore at Fenton High School.
He is an Extra-Ordinary Minister of the Eucharist, an active altar server and Sacristan for special occasions such as First Eucharist, Confirmation, and funerals. Tyler participates in Vacation Bible School, Thanksgiving Baskets, visits to Children’s Village and facility clean-up. By serving others he has learned how to work with others to accomplish a common goal and recognize how his actions affect those around him.
He is an Extra-Ordinary Minister of the Eucharist, an active altar server and Sacristan for special occasions such as First Eucharist, Confirmation, and funerals. Tyler participates in Vacation Bible School, Thanksgiving Baskets, visits to Children’s Village and facility clean-up. By serving others he has learned how to work with others to accomplish a common goal and recognize how his actions affect those around him.
Toni Morse
Toni Morse is a freshman at Holly High School.
Toni is an active altar server and helps whenever she can. She has helped with thanksgiving baskets and Children’s Village visits. Through these activities, Toni has grown and become more committed to her faith. She has discovered that she doesn’t have to walk this journey alone; she has friends to help her along.
Toni is an active altar server and helps whenever she can. She has helped with thanksgiving baskets and Children’s Village visits. Through these activities, Toni has grown and become more committed to her faith. She has discovered that she doesn’t have to walk this journey alone; she has friends to help her along.