Gulf Pine Catholic

Gulf Pine Catholic • June 1, 2018 15 Spotlight on Schools D iocesan H appenings Holy Trinity celebrated Earth Day with a day of fun and learning. In the school lobby, visitors were greeted with Earth Day inspired art created with the recycling of household items. Students began the day with prayer and a special presentation of the song, “Colors of the Wind”, by sixth grader, Lauralee Pellegrin, and fourth grader, Gia Encrapera. After a short skit based on the book, Earth Day, Birthday! by Maureen Wright, stu- dents were treated to cupcakes. Students gathered out- side with Christian Stephenson of the Hancock County MSU Extension Service to learn about seeds, plants, and recycling. Each student was given their own seed and biodegradable pot to bring home. As the day continued, classes focused on small group learning. Sixth grade students learned to use t-shirts and make a recycled bag. The fourth and fifth grade classes conducted water tests from the Mississippi Sound for phosphates, nitrates, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity. The relationship between camouflage and prey was the topic of learning for the second and third grade. First grade and PK4 students followed Freddy the Fish on his adventures through a stream filled with toxins. The Kindergarten class dabbled in watercolor for an Earth art project. PK3 had the experience of fol- lowing the life cycle of a butterfly and saw butterflies emerge from a chrysalis. Students were treated to an Earth Day-inspired lunch of loaded baked potatoes, broccoli, and “dirt pudding”. Holy Trinity is a Catholic elementary school for children ages two through sixth grade which is committed to teaching and modeling Catholic Christian morals and values, while creating a safe, caring, and respectful environment that supports academic excellence and a love of learning. Holy Trinity celebrated Children’s Book Week from April 30 to May 4, as part of the longest-running national celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading. During the week, students enjoyed special activities in the school library, a bookmark contest, book giveaways, “Dress as Your Favorite Book Character,” and a special menu for lunch each day. For an extra learning adventure, the PK3 class visited the Hancock County Library for extended activities. Camryn Peterson is pictured as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz. Holy Trinity Elementary School, Bay St. Louis St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, Ocean Springs St. Elizabeth Seton in Ocean Springs celebrated its May Crowning on Sunday, May 6, with rosary led by members of the Altar Society, parishioners, and Deacon Martin Finnegan in the rosary garden, beginning outside the church and continuing inside. Cross-bearer Joe Furlan, led the procession into the church where his granddaughter, Ava, daughter of Michael and Brittany Furlan, crowned the statue of Mary at the foot of the altar, with music by the 11 a.m. choir. Ava was accompanied by crown-bearer, Aiden Galle, son of Joey and Amanda Galle. Both children are recent First Communicants. Pictured entering the church are Joe Furlan, cross-bearer, children Ava Furlan and Aiden Galle. Our Mother of Sorrows celebrated the crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary on May 6. Mia Celestine crowned the Blessed Virgin Mary. Also pictured is Fr. Godfrey Andoh. Our Mother of Sorrows Parish, Biloxi