St. John Bosco Awardees

St. John Bosco Awards [Daria] John Bosco was born in 1815. He was an Italian priest, an educator and writer, who dedicated his life to the education and service of young people. He employed teaching methods based on love rather than punishment. A follower of the spirituality and philosophy of Saint Francis de Sales, John Bosco dedicated his works to St. Francis when he founded the Salesians of Don Bosco. His good works continue today and those familiar with his life and ministry will celebrate the 200 anniversary of his birth next year. St. John Bosco was canonized by Pope Pius XI (11th) on Easter Sunday 1934. He was given the title, “Father and Teacher of Youth.” Today he is known as the patron saint of those who work with young people. ! ! Rev May 5, 2014 11:15 AM, Page !10 The St. John Bosco Award is recognition by the Diocese of Wilmington. Recipients may be volunteer or paid staff, lay or religious, who have been involved in ministry for five or more years. On behalf of the Office for Catholic Youth and Young Adult Ministry, we are pleased to recognize the efforts of these individuals, who have logged a combined 227 years of service to our community. As you are named, please come forward to accept your award from Bishop Malooly and then return to your seats. ! [Pause between each person as the Bishop presents the awards] ! Rev May 5, 2014 11:15 AM, Page !11 [Daniel] As we begin this category, I should mention that we ordinarily only call forward those who are able to attend. This first recipient, however, is so outstanding that we want to recognize him, even in his absence. We know, that were it not for a broken hip, he would be here. ! For Outstanding Service As a Clergy or Religious, we honor Br. Michael Rosenello, OSFS – St. Anthony of Padua Brother Mike, an Oblate of St. Frances de Sales, has served the community for more than 40 years. He helped build St. Anthony's grade school and Padua Academy. He has served as basketball coach, mentor, and friend to hundreds of young people. Brother Mike's is an inspirational and influential factor shaping the religious and personal lives of youth. Father Nick, would you please accept this award for Brother Mike and express to him our prayers for a speedy recovery and our thanks for his continued service. Rev May 5, 2014 11:15 AM, Page !12 ! [Daria] For Outstanding Service In Athletics, we honor Robin Delle Donne and John Rutkowski – St. Elizabeth High School John and Robin have coached the St. Elizabeth's CYM basketball team for more than 20 years. They model sports as ministry. Prayer, service, and sportsmanship are the foundation of their coaching mission. Their teams regularly attend Mass, help with parish projects, and begin and end practices and games with prayer. Though their own children have graduated, they continue to be models of faith and athletics in the parish community. ! For Outstanding Service In Girl Scouts, we honor Colleen DeRienzo – St. John-Holy Angels Colleen has been a positive, influential leader of her Girl Scout troop by infusing service into her activities. She has organized outreach activities that allow the girls to make a difference by serving those in need. They also have been involved with the Christina River Cleanup Project by collecting cans, bottles, and papers and recy- cling these items. ! ! ! ! ! Rev May 5, 2014 11:15 AM, Page !13 [Daniel] For Outstanding Service In Catechesis, we honor four individuals Derek and Jessica Dutton – St. Jude the Apostle Rose Lombardi – St. John the Beloved Eileen Runco – St. Anthony of Padua ! Derek began volunteering with religious education in 2006; Jessica began in 2008. Together they have taught 7th and 8th grade for three years. They have also taught and restructured the baptismal prep program streamlining the curriculum. They assist with youth events, chaperone CHAOS, assist with the Darkness into Light Christmas play, and are active in the church community. ! Rose has been integrally involved in ministry at St. John the Beloved: assisting with religious education, vacation bible school, preschool Sunday School Program, and sacramental liturgies such as first reconciliation, first communion, and confirmation. She also cantors many of these liturgies and helps teach children the music for their special sacramental liturgies. ! Eileen started as a religious education teacher when her youngest of her five children was in 2nd grade. Though her daughter is now 16, she continues to be very active in the parish, helping confirmation students with service hours and serving at the festival. She is a role model with her patience and positive personality. Rev May 5, 2014 11:15 AM, Page !14 [Daria] For Outstanding Service In Boy Scouts, we honor three individuals Martin Graney – St. Joseph Kevin O’Donnell – Immaculate Conception Thomas Taylor – St. Francis de Sales ! Marty has devoted seventeen years to fostering the values of scouting in the parish community and his family. He has served in many capacities including terms as scoutmaster and Chartered Organization Representative for Troop 125. He is the father of five continues to shape the troop and the scouting program at St. Joseph through his leadership. ! Kevin helped start Cub Scout Pack 444 and Boy Scout Troop 444. He was Scout- master for the troop for the first six years. Currently, he serves as committee chair for the Cubs, as the Charter Organization Representative for both the pack and troop, and as a member of The Catholic Committee on Scouting for Boy Scouts, Delmarva Council. ! Tom motivates and encourages young men to live out their faith through scouting. He has instilled in the scouts a commitment to the parish community through service and prayer. Tom's infectious smile, easy going manner and willingness to help provide a wonderful model for the young men involved in the parish scouts. He lives his faith. ! ! Rev May 5, 2014 11:15 AM, Page !15 [Daniel] For Outstanding Service In a Catholic School, we have two recipients. Sr. Sandra Grieco, IHM – St. Mark’s High School and Robert Shields – St. Anthony of Padua ! Sr. Sandra joyfully shares Jesus’ mission to proclaim the good news of God’s uni- versal love with all students at Saint Mark’s High School. Whether it be leading re- treats, praying with the students, counseling those in need, or cheering at a game, she is present and responsive to all. Sr. Sandra’s joy and direct approach are valued by all. ! Bob Shields is a dedicated teacher and administrator currently serving as vice-prin- cipal, math teacher, and moderator and coach for the Math League. If something needs to be done, one only needs to find Bob to get it accomplished. He leads the planning of the liturgical schedules for student worship and contributes to the mar- keting and fundraising for the school. ! ! ! ! ! Rev May 5, 2014 11:15 AM, Page !16 [Daria] ! For Outstanding Service In Multi-Cultural Setting, we honor Fr. Chris Posch, OFM – Director of Hispanic Ministry in the Diocese of Wilmington Fr. Posch – or, Brother Chris, as he is known, started ministry in the Diocese of Wilmington on July 1, 1998. Since then, he has ministered to thousands of young people with his gentle way and tireless advocacy. He continues to find new ways to meet young people where they are – physically, emotionally, and spiritually, and, in the spirit of St. John Bosco, guide them to where they ought to be. ! ! For Outstanding Service To Young Adults, we honor Kim Zitzner – St. Thomas More Oratory Kim is the welcoming face to campus Catholics at UD. She invites and encourages participation in Mass and Eucharistic Adoration, praying the Rosary, and being of service to others. She created a friendly place for students to gather, share a meal, pray, study, and socialize. Her love of our Catholic faith is as big as her smile. ! ! Rev May 5, 2014 11:15 AM, Page !17 [Daniel] ! For Outstanding Service In Parish Youth Ministry, we honor Cory Zolandz –Church of the Resurrection Cory is a true Gospel witness. She and her husband, Mark, are authentic believers raising their four girls in the holiness of the Catholic Church. She is welcoming, in- clusive, loving, and an amazing communicator of Catholic faith. Her pastor said he has “rarely met someone of her caliber.” Cory is a blessed, loving child of God. ! ! !——- ! ! ! [Pause] Please join me in congratulating all our St. John Bosco Award winners. To present a special award for to a few of our young people, I would like to ask Mark Winterbottom, coordinator of the Diocesan Youth Leadership Team to come forward. Rev May 5, 2014 11:15 AM, Page !18.

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