St Leo 3rd grade students were recently allowed to participate in an art/writing competition where they could draw, write a poem, or submit a short story about the True Meaning of Christmas. This contest was sponsored by the St. Mary’s Church Parish Center.

Picture #1: Ms. D’Amore and her 3rd-grade winners, Mary Claire Messineo, Acadia Whitaker, and Cecilia MacDonald

Picture #2: The 3rd grade winners with Father Justin and their previous teachers

Picture #3: Adadia Wittaker and Father Justin. The three students helped Fr. Justin deliver his homily on the true meaning of Christmas at Mass on their last day of school before Christmas break.