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
Alanah Rau is a Senior at Holly High School. She is a Lector, Eucharistic Minister and altar server at Mass. She has helped as a classroom aide in Reconciliation and Eucharist Prep, a Vacation bible school small group leader, and a 7th grade substitute catechist. She attended Mission trip in Cincinnati, NCYC and WYD Chicago and has been involved in several service projects within the community. Volunteering on a regular basis has helped Alanah to shape her lifestyle to be one of understanding, care and selflessness. When life gets too comfortable, she meets a new person through her involvement in the church who teaches an entirely new lesson. Living is not truly living unless you live to help others get to heaven. She feels so blessed to have learned so many lessons with the help of the church community.
Appreciation Certificate
Maddie Elliott is a Freshman at Holly High School. She volunteers at Mass as a Guitar player and vocalist. Maddie has helped with Vacation Bible School as a music leader and choreographer. She is a member of the Bible Club at School and has served the community through the Giving Tree, Caroling at Holly Convalescent Center, Christmas at Children’s Village and serving food at North End Soup Kitchen. Maddie uses her talents to discover the joys of being a leader and making a difference at any age.
Lucas Sammut is a Freshman at Holly High School. He volunteers at Mass as an Usher and Altar Server nearly every week. Lucas faithfully participates in Youth group, is a leader on his soccer team and serves the community during St. Rita Days and by delivering Christmas cheer to Holly Convalescent Center during our Giving Tree activities. These activities have helped Lucas appreciate that leadership is an important attribute to have in all aspects of life.
Sara Johnston is a Freshman at Holly High School. Sara volunteers her time at numerous soup kitchens and food pantries. She has lead small groups at vacation bible school and helped with games there. She participated in a down syndrome walk and brought Christmas to Children’s Village. Sara appreciates serving other people because it helps to put her life into perspective. Helping people brings a certain joy that very little else can.
Joseph Elie is a Freshman at Holly High School. He faithfully volunteers at Mass as an altar server. Joe serves at the North End Soup Kitchen and helped deliver supplies to Mary’s Mantle. He is highly involved in hunter safety classes as a Junior Instructor and volunteer at the outdoor activities and shooting range. Joe appreciates being part of the community of St. Rita and working together to make things happen. Knowing that his efforts benefit others makes him feel closer to God.
Tyler Kalanquin is a Junior at Fenton High School. Tyler volunteers at Mass as an Altar Server, Sacristan, and Eucharistic Minister. He helped during Vacation Bible School as a classroom aide and has served the community at Children’s Village and North End Soup Kitchen. Tyler attended Mission Trip Cincinnati and has helped at St. Rita Days carnival. All these activities have helped Tyler learn that we gain more from giving than from receiving.
Claire Moore is a Senior at Holly High School. She volunteers at Mass by singing in the choir and as a Eucharistic Minister. Claire has served the community through the Giving Tree to Holly Convalescent Center, North End Soup Kitchen and the Kiddie Carnival for St. Rita Days. She was blessed to attend NCYC and Rainbow this year. The activity she most appreciates is the NCYC experience. To see so many devoted Catholic youth gathered in one place, proud to profess their faith, changed her life and made her a better Catholic.
Faith Lavalle is a Senior at Fenton High School. She serves at Mass as a Eucharistic Minister and Usher. Faith volunteers a Vacation Bible School as a Teacher’s Aide. She volunteers in the community at adopt-a-pet and at the food bank. Her favorite service is on Mission Trip where she recognizes that she is sharing deeper of herself and making friends that will last a lifetime.
Scott Schultz is a Senior at Linden High School. He serves his community by sharing his creativity in designing decorations for Christmas to enhance the worship space. Scott was solely responsible for the design of decorations for our wine tasting social during St. Rita’s feast day celebration. His creativity is life-giving to the community at worship and play.