St Mary of Egypt Food Bank
3.0 hrs Off-Campus Service Hours

October 19th 2024, 12:00 am

I was able to give out food to people who needed it from a local food pantry.

Are the service hours you completed COMPETENCE HOURS (learning about social justice issues) or COURAGE HOURS (direct or indirect service to others)?

COURAGE

Which Gilmour charism (Divine Providence, Forgiveness, Hope, Hospitality, Inclusiveness, Option for the Poor, The Cross, Zeal) did you best live out through your service experience? Please explain.

I lived out the charism of Option for the Poor, as I was able to help those in need by giving them food.

Would you try this service experience again? Why or why not?

I would do this experience again as it felt great to help people, and I was able to meet a lot of new people.

Posted to Glave on December 16th 2024, 5:38 pm

Fall Open House Student Ambassador
3.0 hrs Limited Service Hours

September 29th 2024, 12:00 am

I was able to tour familes around the gilmour campus.

Are the service hours you completed COMPETENCE HOURS (learning about social justice issues) or COURAGE HOURS (direct or indirect service to others)?

COURAGE

Which Gilmour charism (Divine Providence, Forgiveness, Hope, Hospitality, Inclusiveness, Option for the Poor, The Cross, Zeal) did you best live out through your service experience? Please explain.

I lived out the charism of Hospitality as I was able to create a welcoming environment for the families.

Would you try this service experience again? Why or why not?

I would, because I was able to meet new people and go outside of my comfort zone.

Posted to Glave on December 16th 2024, 5:34 pm

Holy Cross Conference
7.0 hrs Off-Campus Service Hours

December 16th 2024, 12:00 am

I was able to visit Notre Dame and take part in the Holy Cross Conference, which was a great experience.

Are the service hours you completed COMPETENCE HOURS (learning about social justice issues) or COURAGE HOURS (direct or indirect service to others)?

COMPETENCE

Which Gilmour charism (Divine Providence, Forgiveness, Hope, Hospitality, Inclusiveness, Option for the Poor, The Cross, Zeal) did you best live out through your service experience? Please explain.

We lived our Zeal because throughout the conference we were desiring to make god known, loved, and served 

Would you try this service experience again? Why or why not?

I would, because I was able to make a lot of new friends and learn a lot more about the holy cross.

Posted to Glave on December 16th 2024, 5:29 pm

Church Fish Fry
3.0 hrs Off-Campus Service Hours

March 8th 2024, 12:00 am

We went to the yearly fish fry at our church and assisted in running orders. 

Are the service hours you completed COMPETENCE HOURS (learning about social justice issues) or COURAGE HOURS (direct or indirect service to others)?

COURAGE

Which Gilmour charism (Divine Providence, Forgiveness, Hope, Hospitality, Inclusiveness, Option for the Poor, The Cross, Zeal) did you best live out through your service experience? Please explain.

We showed the charism of Option for the Poor by helping those in need who come for food.

Would you try this service experience again? Why or why not?

I would, because I met a lot of new people and made a lot of good memories. The food was also very good!

Posted to Glave on June 3rd 2024, 8:56 pm

Gilmour Open House
2.5 hrs Limited Service Hours

May 29th 2024, 12:00 am

I was able to assist the community in creating a welcoming environment for new incoming students

Are the service hours you completed COMPETENCE HOURS (learning about social justice issues) or COURAGE HOURS (direct or indirect service to others)?

COURAGE

Which Gilmour charism (Divine Providence, Forgiveness, Hope, Hospitality, Inclusiveness, Option for the Poor, The Cross, Zeal) did you best live out through your service experience? Please explain.

I embody hospitality because we are being hospitable in helping new students find their way around campus.

Would you try this service experience again? Why or why not?

I would, because you get to meet a lot of new people and help the community.

Posted to Glave on May 29th 2024, 11:59 pm

Theophany Goudas Ksenyak (27) marked Off-Campus Service Hours as in progress.
Off-Campus Service Hours

May 30th 2024, 12:00 am

Posted to Glave on May 30th 2024, 12:01 am

Zelma George Homeless Shelter Assistance
1.5 hrs Off-Campus Service Hours

May 24th 2024, 12:00 am

We went to Zelma George homeless shelter to help make crafts with the kids.

Are the service hours you completed COMPETENCE HOURS (learning about social justice issues) or COURAGE HOURS (direct or indirect service to others)?

COURAGE

Which Gilmour charism (Divine Providence, Forgiveness, Hope, Hospitality, Inclusiveness, Option for the Poor, The Cross, Zeal) did you best live out through your service experience? Please explain.

Option for the poor because we were helping those in need.

Would you try this service experience again? Why or why not?

I would, because it was enjoyable and we were able to go downtown.

Posted to Glave on May 29th 2024, 9:18 pm

Theophany Goudas Ksenyak (27) marked Off-Campus Service Hours as in progress.
Off-Campus Service Hours

May 30th 2024, 12:00 am

Posted to Glave on May 30th 2024, 12:01 am

Thanksgiving Food Drive
2.0 hrs Off-Campus Service Hours

June 2nd 2024, 12:00 am

I went and delivered thanksgiving food to people in need across cleveland.

Are the service hours you completed COMPETENCE HOURS (learning about social justice issues) or COURAGE HOURS (direct or indirect service to others)?

COURAGE

Which Gilmour charism (Divine Providence, Forgiveness, Hope, Hospitality, Inclusiveness, Option for the Poor, The Cross, Zeal) did you best live out through your service experience? Please explain.

This embodies option for the poor as we are helping those who are poor by providing the food they need.

Would you try this service experience again? Why or why not?

I would, because it was a great experience and It was fun as well.

Posted to Glave on June 2nd 2024, 6:40 pm

Theophany Goudas Ksenyak (27) marked Off-Campus Service Hours as on hold.
Off-Campus Service Hours

May 30th 2024, 12:00 am

Posted to Glave on May 30th 2024, 12:01 am

Theophany Goudas Ksenyak (27) marked Off-Campus Service Hours as on hold.
Off-Campus Service Hours

May 29th 2024, 12:00 am

Posted to Glave on May 29th 2024, 11:59 pm

Distributed food and goods at St. Mary of Egypt food bank
3.0 hrs Off-Campus Service Hours

October 21st 2023, 12:00 am

During my time at St. Mary of Egypt Food Bank, I was able to assist many people in need. We started out organizing bags and goods. I was in charge of dog food. Then, we would fill shopping carts with a Thanksgiving dinner. When all this was happening a line of cars was waiting outside, about half a mile long. There were also a few people outside, and we gave them some hot chocolate. We then distributed the food and goods to everyone, which was a neat experience. Most of the people had tattered cars and the inside of them were destroyed, and I was glad I could help. After, I led a small prayer then we all went to the Greek Store. 

Are the service hours you completed COMPETENCE HOURS (learning about social justice issues) or COURAGE HOURS (direct or indirect service to others)?

COURAGE

Which Gilmour charism (Divine Providence, Forgiveness, Hope, Hospitality, Inclusiveness, Option for the Poor, The Cross, Zeal) did you best live out through your service experience? Please explain.

Easily option for the poor. This charism means to show care for those who need it the most. You could tell many of the people in the line needed food, and some were very surprised when they got the food. They said things like "Is there actually bread?" or "Is this all for me?"

Would you try this service experience again? Why or why not?

I actually do this trip every year with the church, and I do it every time because it is fun and I love helping people who need it.

Posted to Glave on November 29th 2023, 12:04 am

Church Fall Fest
2.0 hrs Off-Campus Service Hours

October 29th 2023, 12:00 am

Right around Halloween, our church hosts a fall fest. All the older church boys can volunteer for this, and you man stations that are activities that the kids can do. I was in charge of the mini golf station. We also did musical chairs, and it was fun.

Are the service hours you completed COMPETENCE HOURS (learning about social justice issues) or COURAGE HOURS (direct or indirect service to others)?

COURAGE

Which Gilmour charism (Divine Providence, Forgiveness, Hope, Hospitality, Inclusiveness, Option for the Poor, The Cross, Zeal) did you best live out through your service experience? Please explain.

Hospitality. This charism is creating a welcoming environment. We did this by welcoming the kids as they came in and making sure they had a great time.

Would you try this service experience again? Why or why not?

I would, because it was very fun. I got to meet new people and help kids have a great time before Halloween.

Posted to Glave on November 29th 2023, 12:09 am

Gilmour Academy Tree Lighting
3.0 hrs Limited Service Hours

November 17th 2023, 12:00 am

I arrived at the tree lighting and began to help the men's club set up many Christmas lights. We chatted throughout the day, and we had a great time.

Are the service hours you completed COMPETENCE HOURS (learning about social justice issues) or COURAGE HOURS (direct or indirect service to others)?

COURAGE

Which Gilmour charism (Divine Providence, Forgiveness, Hope, Hospitality, Inclusiveness, Option for the Poor, The Cross, Zeal) did you best live out through your service experience? Please explain.

I think the closest theme is hospitality. We were able to be hospitable by helping the men's club and creating a welcoming environment during the Christmas season.

Would you try this service experience again? Why or why not?

I would definitely do this experience again, as it was a lot of fun and it feels good to know that I helped set up the lights I see every day.

Posted to Glave on January 29th 2024, 3:22 pm

Betsy Tietjen approves Theophany Goudas Ksenyak (27)'s "Freshman Reflection". Now complete!
Freshman Reflection

February 1st 2024, 12:00 am

Posted to Glave on February 1st 2024, 7:28 pm

Cleveland Food Bank Help
Freshman Reflection

January 31st 2024, 12:00 am

We arrived and were greeted warmly by the staff. We then were shown down a long hall and arrived in a large room, where we began to package an assortment of food. We went in a large loop, and we packaged over 1000 bags. It was an amazing experience, one that I have never done before! I will definitely do it again.

Posted to Glave on February 1st 2024, 4:20 pm

Theophany Goudas Ksenyak (27) began work on Gilmour Academy's St. Br. André Service Program August 10th 2023, 4:31 pm