Mission Integration & Community Service

A significant part of the mission of Marian Court College is to empower students to become contributing members of society sharing their gifts with mercy and care. 

Community service is a large part of this mission. Students are involved in the community to alleviate hunger, to serve the under privileged, to assist the lonely and to pray for each other. In performing these works, the students strive to follow the inspiration of Catherine McAuley, the Irish foundress of the Sisters of Mercy whose vow is to serve the poor, the sick, and the uneducated.

Are you up for a challenge? Like to get away, meet new people, provide community service? Click here for further information (PDF file, 5/17/08).

Thanksgiving Reflection and Prayer Service
Food Drive for the Salem Mission and A Soldier's Wish List

Camica Williams, Sara Gallant, and Kathryn Bowen

Compassion - "What the poor need from us is the kind word, the compassionate look . . . " Catherine McAuley
Excellence
Integrity
Justice - "Earth cannot be changed for the better unless the consciousness of the individual is changed."
Respect
Service - "Generosity is not a disposition for worldly gifts, like benevolent people in the world, it is bestowing ourselves most freely, and relying with unhesitating confidence on God." Catherine McAuley

Community Service

The community service movement at Marian Court is driven by caring and concerned student leaders and strives to meet community needs. The students involved in community service are not only making a difference, locally and globally, but also promoting student leadership in development and implementation of community-based initiatives.  Involvement with local agencies such as My Brother’s Table, H.A.W.C., and Catholic Charities help students tackle problems of homelessness, hunger, domestic violence, and unemployment while creating lasting friendships and close contact with the ‘real world’ outside the classroom.

Habitat for Humanity Volunteers

Starann Butler, Shaney Grey, Brittany Bing
Dr. Greg Lamontagne, Barbara Gaudard, Massiel Garcia, and
Linda Lundstrom, Community Service Coordinator

Thanks to all volunteers who participated in Community Service Events during the past years!
Students, faculty, and staff continue to volunteer their time and energy to help those in need. A special thanks to Linda Lundstrom, Registrar, for her direction and dedication towards this wonderful program.

Alternative Spring Break - Boggy Creek, Florida
Thanks to all students who participated our Boggy Creek Alternative Spring Break!  

Blood Drive
When you give blood, you are literally giving the gift of life. Mass General Hospital held a blood drive at MCC. Thanks to all those who participated!

Bundle Up – H.A.W.C.
During November, warm clothing was collected again for H.A.W.C., Help for Abused Women and Children, in greater Lynn. Thanks for all your donations!