A Recap of Recent Chapel Speakers from Father Barrett
At chapel on Thursday, October 17, Father Wes Shields spoke in the pulpit about the story of the "Rich Young Man" from Mark 10 who is admonished by Jesus to put God first in his life over his money. His second year to speak in chapel, Father Wes moved here two years ago with his family from North Carolina to serve as rector of St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church here in Vero Beach. His message was a blessing to our students.
On Monday, October 28, Cheyne Gallagher spoke from the pulpit to the same body of students on 1 John 4:19-21. The youth pastor at Calvary Chapel in Vero Beach, Pastor Gallagher spoke of loving others as Christ has loved us with a genuine love that is sacrificial. His message was a blessing, as well.
Finally, our speaker on November 7 was Danny Colontrelle '98. After graduating from Saint Edward's, Danny went on to The United States Military Academy at West Point, graduating in 2002, and going into military service in Iraq on two tours of duty, earning the Bronze Star. He served for eight years and became a captain in the Army. Married to Shelley and father to Dylan, Cami and Luca, Danny shared with the students the importance of serving others sacrificially, of choosing to become a leader and of relying on others. He spoke of Psalm 23, telling us about the need in military service and life itself to accept the difficult task of walking "through the valley of the shadow of death" rather than avoiding it. As well, he talked about Jesus dying on the cross for our sins sacrificially to fulfill his Father's will as a model for us. The school community listened with great respect for the lessons Danny shared at this Veterans Day chapel, mentioning that he was leading young men who were the age of our seniors. Our student-led Praise Band opened the worship service and junior Reese Fox closed by singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" acapella. Thank you to Mr. Colontrelle for reminding us to be thankful for those who have served and are currently serving our country. Please click on the headline for more photos.
Finally, our speaker on November 7 was Danny Colontrelle '98. After graduating from Saint Edward's, Danny went on to The United States Military Academy at West Point, graduating in 2002, and going into military service in Iraq on two tours of duty, earning the Bronze Star. He served for eight years and became a captain in the Army. Married to Shelley and father to Dylan, Cami and Luca, Danny shared with the students the importance of serving others sacrificially, of choosing to become a leader and of relying on others. He spoke of Psalm 23, telling us about the need in military service and life itself to accept the difficult task of walking "through the valley of the shadow of death" rather than avoiding it. As well, he talked about Jesus dying on the cross for our sins sacrificially to fulfill his Father's will as a model for us. The school community listened with great respect for the lessons Danny shared at this Veterans Day chapel, mentioning that he was leading young men who were the age of our seniors. Our student-led Praise Band opened the worship service and junior Reese Fox closed by singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" acapella. Thank you to Mr. Colontrelle for reminding us to be thankful for those who have served and are currently serving our country. Please click on the headline for more photos.
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