At the 10:30 AM Mass today, Fr. Paddy and Faith Formation Director, Marilyn Zarzycki, presented the "Saint on Every Corner Award," an opportunity offered each year in the memory of Jane Delores Rosen to celebrate the spirit of service and generosity within the hearts of our youth. Congratulations to this year's recipients, Jamie, Julianna and Lucas. May you continue to inspire all of us to share our hearts, our talents and our time in service to our Lord and our community of faith!
Jane Delores Rosen was 60 years old when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. For the remainder of her life, she was reduced to purely a physical existence. When Jane eventually passed away, her family put thousands of dollars into a scholarship, and set up the “Saint on Every Corner Award” in memory of their loving mother/grandmother. Her family described Jane as selfless, someone who cared about everyone in the same way. And even throughout her life of tremendous adversity, she gave her talent and time in a quiet, unceremonious way, to people that she recognized might need her - even when she herself was in need of health, family, and financial help. It is a great blessing to honor her memory by celebrating the many selfless acts of service performed by the youth in the Confirmation program of our parish.