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s disciples of Christ, the Scriptures make it abundantly clear that we are all called to follow the example of Jesus in serving others — “As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace” (1 Peter 4:10). Here in our parish school, our faculty and staff are dedicated to providing our students with the opportunity to answer this Gospel call from an early age by participating in various service projects. The St. Joseph School tradition of service began over 15 years ago when a Quest teacher, Mrs. Kathy Loos, first integrated a service curriculum into the school year. Today, service remains an essential aspect of the mission of St. Joseph School. “Service to others is following the direct example of Jesus Christ — particularly service to all,” says Amy Makruski, St. Joseph School Principal. “Participation in service helps keep our Christian mission at the center of their
St. Joseph School students are ready to serve their local community.
lives. We were sent here to love and care for others, and service projects help teach children to give of themselves without expecting something in return and to help others using their own time and natural talents.” Over the years, students in our parish school have served our local community in countless ways, including food drives for Second Harvest Food
Bank, meeting with Elmcroft residents for games and crafts, making blankets for the Shriners and stuffed animals for Blessing House, raising money to build two homes with Operation Rescue — to name just a few! As all students — from kindergarten through eighth grade — participate in these outreach projects, they learn to be the hands and feet of Christ in our continued on back cover
“Service to others is following the direct example of Jesus Christ — particularly service to all. — Mrs. Amy Makruski, St. Joseph School Principal
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