The Kreidler Family Educational Gift
We are a Catholic Community called to worship God with gratitude by celebrating liturgy, growing in our faith, ministering to one another and reaching out to serve others in their need.
St. Margaret of York is committed to fulfilling this mission.
Since St. Margaret of York’s origin in March of 1984, our caring community has been blessed to have been led by wonderful spiritual stewards such as our third pastor, Father Tom Kreidler. From 1996 through 2008, Father Tom guided the St. Margaret of York community. He spiritually nurtured and encouraged our community to grow in faith. In addition, we were blessed to know his family through his homilies or on a personal level. Through these interactions, we have come to love and recognize the Kreidler Family as deeply devoted to the Catholic faith who have a strong commitment to Catholic education. This devotion to our Lord and commitment to Catholic education provided the inspiration for The Kreidler Family Educational Gift.
The Kreidler Family Educational Gift is an annual award that recognizes an active St. Margaret of York youth parishioner who lovingly reaches out to others in the name of Christ. This youth is a current or incoming high school student who demonstrates a willingness to serve others in the St. Margaret of York Parish and the community at large. Additional characteristics taken into consideration are participation in our parish liturgies and ministries, good moral character, financial need and sound academic standing. The 2009 winner was Allison Beckman who is currently a junior at Mt. Notre Dame High School.
Each year, the St. Margaret of York Pastoral Council will accept nominations from the community and personal applications for this educational gift. The amount of the gift is $1000 and, when awarded, shall be applied directly towards tuition expenses for a Catholic high school. The gift is nonrenewable, but may be awarded to the same active St. Margaret of York youth parishioner a maximum of four times. St. Margaret of York Pastoral Council will determine the recipient, taking into account the characteristics described above, and the parish office will be responsible for overseeing the financial aspects of the gift. The recipient will be recognized in June and the award money will be sent directly to the youth’s Catholic school of choice.
To nominate an incoming freshman or current high school student, complete a nomination form and ask the student to complete the application. To apply for the gift, complete an application and send it in with two recommendations as noted on the application form. Applications and nomination forms can be obtained by clicking the links below or from the St. Margaret of York Parish Office. Nominations and applications should be returned to the St. Margaret of York Parish Office in a sealed envelope, attention: Pastoral Council-The Kreidler Family Educational Gift by May 3, 2010.