Santa Elena Primary R.C. School

Thank You Lighthouse Ministry

What do you get when you mix a determined deacon with a team that knows that it is in giving that we receive?  A mountain of school supplies, an LCD Projector, soccer balls and jerseys, painting of bathroom outside walls , repair of computers, monetary donations and a  beehive of fervent activities resulting in happy teachers and students at Santa Elena Primary School.

Since 2011 Deacon Hendrickson and members of St. Dennis Parish have been contributing to our school development immensely. We are grateful for Father Palma's suggestion that Santa Elena Primary School be chosen for this project due to our economic conditions. During the past two years Deacon Hendrickson, his wife Pat and daughter Lisa Harms have worked tirelessly along with other members of Lighthouse Ministry to raise funds to make this trip a reality.  Ken Hoffman, member of St. Dennis has tirelessly donated thousands of hours to help raise money to fund the trip.  The communication quickly advanced between Ms. Kim Maxson , a teacher from St. Dennis and Santa Elena Primary School. On June17, 2013 Deacon along with 45 parishioners ranging from ages 14 to 75 years journeyed to SEPS , and made it their home for the next four days. We were also very honoured that world renowned artist and Christian speaker Jason Palmisano enthralled us with his Live Chalk Art and impactful Christian Stories. Other activities also included music, storytelling, arts and craft, teambuilding activities and sports day. The team expressed their appreciation as well for the warm welcome they received from the entire SEPS community.

A major part of the contributions to SEPS came from a project developed and coordinated by Lisa Harms,  Director of Religious Education . Other contributors included the women of St. Dennis, Knights of Columbus, and other individuals from St. Dennis

 Any donation given to a school is a blessing. Supporting schools is one of the most direct ways to improve the lives of many children and reduce the effects of poverty.

On behalf of all of us at Santa Elena Primary School, thank you very much for your most generous and recent gifts to our school. We are extremely grateful for your genuine kindness and overwhelming generosity.

Thanks Deacon

Sunday Mass

Like Daughter Like Father!

Thank You Jason!

Meeting with parents

Soccer Balls and Jerseys donated

Thank you

Welcome Assembly

Interaction with students

Computer Room

Thanks Andrew

Human Knot

Thanks Kim

Dress for the weather

The Painting Crew

Field Day

Thank You Saint Dennis