Parishioners of all ages had the opportunity to write a short essay using the prompt, share a positive story of an experience you had celebrating a family tradition or a holiday from a different cultural background or religion than your own.
Congratulations to all of our winners! Pictured left to right: Maria Ambrosia, Grace Bertolino, Richard Prayson, Carter Lohan, and Luke Marshall. Please click on the name of each individual below to read his or her essay.
Adult Winners
First Place: Richard Prayson A Coptic Thanksgiving
Second Place: Grace Bertolino Sicilian Easter
Children Winners
First Place: Carter Lohan Big Italian Wedding
Second Place: Maria Ambrosia Serbian Slava
Third Place: Luke Marshall Bat Mitzvah
Parish contact: Mrs. Daphne Held or Mrs. Lori Borlin