Roselle Catholic’s Religion classes celebrated the Feast of the Epiphany by blessing their classrooms, a tradition involving students writing special chalk messages on their classoom doors as a way of remembering the hospitality the Holy Family showed to the Magi and inviting Christ’s blessing into their learning spaces.
CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE
Campus Ministry held its annual toy drive to help the families of Mercy House. In total the school community collected over 150 toys that were donated. Thank you to all who supported the toy drive!
R.O.A.R. Youth Group Meetings
Started by a group of junior students, recent weekly meetings included making Advent wreaths of hope, reflecting on things they were hopeful for this Advent season, as well as a Christmas card making service project to make cards for those in need of a little Christmas cheer.
Lunch was shared at The Falls Restaurant on campus, featuring meals prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, including crops and meats produced by the school’s own farms and butcher shop. Through enterprises such as Bosco Meats, catering services, and the campus restaurant, students gain real-world experience from farm to fork, preparing them to thrive professionally while serving their communities.
Sister Senitila invited the group to join her for Sunday morning Mass at St. Richard of Chichester Roman Catholic Church, celebrated by Fr. Walter Dorsey. Following Mass, the group spent time visiting with one of the parish’s Sunday school classes, offering encouragement to the students as they continue walking in their faith.
After Mass, the group visited a mission of the Missionaries of Charity in Kingston, where they shared time with residents through simple but meaningful activities, including bingo, watercolor painting, and painting nails. The Missionaries of Charity serve in more than 760 communities across approximately 139 countries, including missions in Haiti, Trinidad, and Cuba. Founded by Mother Teresa (now Saint Teresa of Calcutta) the congregation continues its witness of compassion, dignity, and care for those most in need.
On Monday, the group spent time at Bethlehem House, a residence for babies and young children with profound physical and developmental disabilities. Many of the children require constant care, and the visit proved to be emotionally challenging. With a spirit rooted in “I am here to serve,” the group assisted with feeding residents their lunches and brought moments of joy through music, face painting, and simple games, offering presence, tenderness, and love.
Bethlehem House is operated by the Missionaries of the Poor, a religious congregation founded in 1981 by Fr. Richard Ho Lung to serve the poorest and most vulnerable in Jamaica. Founded on a mission of compassion and radical service, the Missionaries of the Poor care for individuals who often have no family or support system, many of whom live with severe disabilities or chronic illness. Through their network of centers, several of which are located in Kingston, the Brothers, along with local and international volunteers, provide daily care, prayer, companionship, and dignity to those entrusted to them, witnessing to Christ’s love through simple acts of mercy.
On Tuesday, the group visited a parish served by the Assumption Sisters of Nairobi (ASN) within the geographical area of Saint Elizabeth Parish. While there, they toured a now-condemned independent health clinic on the property that was flooded beyond repair during Hurricane Melissa in late October 2025. In the meantime, the sisters have continued operating the clinic out of two small offices within the main church building—providing care despite the absence of running water or electricity.
During the visit, the group learned more about the ministry of Sr. Juliet Muthoni, a Kenyan ASN sister serving in the Diocese in Jamaica. In an interview last year, marking her Silver Jubilee of Religious Life, Sr. Juliet reflected on her work as a missionary and teacher, emphasizing the importance of nurturing faith in young people. “We teach children simple prayers to help them embrace Christian values,” she shared, noting that these values help students relate more positively within their communities.
The group later traveled to Black River in Saint Elizabeth Parish, where Sr. Juliet currently serves as head principal at St. Teresa Basic School. The original school building on the property was destroyed during Hurricane Melissa, and classes have since continued in makeshift classrooms within the church building. After playing with the schoolchildren, everyone gathered together for a few songs and dancing (and spins!) before lunchtime. Witnessing the resilience of the students and staff—and their commitment to learning despite significant challenges—filled the group with hope and became one of the highlights of the trip.
