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Congratulations

This year we recognize Rachel Bailey with the Discipleship Award. Rachel has actively participated in youth ministry for the past five years. She uses her leadership skills at St. Vincent de Paul in Niagara Falls as a leader of the youth ministry team, as a representative on the Parish Pastoral Council and as a Diocesan Youth Board member. Rachel shares her talents on the violin in music ministry at Mass, and she was recently commissioned as a Special Minister of Holy Communion. She has participated in the Summer Mission Camp, Xtreme Faith program and Life in the Spirit, and served as a small group leader, team facilitator, leader of prayer and has shared her own faith witness.

We also recognize Laurie Marshanke with the Companion on the Journey award. Laurie coordinates comprehensive youth ministry at St. Vincent de Paul parish for middle school and high school students. Her ministry integrates the youth into all aspects of the parish. Laurie continuously says yes to God’s call in serving the young people of the church. Laurie’s genuine and enthusiastic faith is truly a blessing to have as a companion on the journey.