Written by Tita Christoffel, East Lake Mom Finding it rather appropriate to write a piece on Mary’s Fiat, often called her “yes”, I noticed myself coming up with the many different excuses I could have used to say no. “No, this is so inconvenient right now”. “No, I don’t have time”. “No, I have other...Read More
Written by Jesse Weiler, East Lake Dad “For us men and for our salvation He came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.” – Nicene Creed Have you ever thought about these words that we say in the Nicene Creed every Sunday at Mass? The...Read More
We see them at the grocery store, perhaps at Mass, walking the streets as a friendly neighbor, but we have many heroes, many service men and women amongst us with stories untold and experiences we couldn’t even fathom. To honor our military families and veterans was a very small gesture for the immense gratitude we...Read More
Every mission trip offers a unique opportunity for personal growth, connection, and a deeper understanding of faith. Our students had the blessing of stepping out of their comfort zones to serve and engage a wider community. Our 8th grade students came back with powerful insights and transformative experiences. The reflections shared here capture heartfelt stories,...Read More
Today (October 22), we commemorate St. John Paul II on his feast day. He had a beautiful way about him, his joy and spontaneity were motivating and captivating. It was easy to be enamored by him. He joyfully lived out and loved our faith with great and bold conviction. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI said it...Read More
This year we have a new golf club! Our 5th-8th graders have a wide range of skill levels. Some have enjoyed developing a new skill, while others have taken advantage of the opportunity to continue to improve theirs. What’s the benefit of having a golf club? Learning golf is a fantastic skill because it’s not...Read More
Linda Couri, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., D.Min. Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology B.A. (English Literature) Drake University, M.S.W. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, L.C.S.W., State of Illinois, D.Min. University of Saint Mary of the Lake. Former appointments included Director of Students, Institute for Lay Formation; Associate Director, Lay Ministry Formation Program; Youth Minister, Saint Philip the Apostle...Read More
Middle school is a time for continued growth and new opportunities. One of the best ways for students to get involved and grow their leadership skills is by running for student council. Our student council is a group of elected students who represent their fellow classmates and help organize and oversee school events and projects....Read More
We are proud to say that many of our students are bookworms and avid readers! Who doesn’t love a good book? Here at East Lake, we love our chapter books, novels, and picture books that we, as a staff, grew up reading, as children. We hope that we can cultivate a love of reading in...Read More
We’re off to a great start! The teachers spent weeks planning and preparing for the first days of school, and it’s truly wonderful to see plans come to fruition. We have completed our third week of school. We’ve had many firsts these last few weeks, and we’re getting back in the swing of things. It’s...Read More
