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‘Super grandma’ is Holy Trinity volunteer



Irene Fasching has been named “Super Grandma”
by this year’s third graders at Holy Trinity School, Winsted, because of
the active part she plays volunteering in both the elementary and high school.

The students even gave her a sweatshirt with “Super
Grandma” printed on it. Fasching has been volunteering her time to
Holy Trinity since her own children were in elementary school, approximately
17 years.

On Tuesday and Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fasching
helps out the third, fourth and sixth grades by correcting papers, updating
bulletin boards, making sure students have memorized their prayers and helping
students with their homework.

Fourth grade teacher Connie Kuzitza said, “She (Irene)
is the sunlight in our day. I think the children keep her young.”

On Wednesday afternoon, Fasching helps with family newsletters
in the high school. In addition to helping at Holy Trinity Schools, she
is also secretary/treasurer of Holy Trinity’s cemetary and is mainly responsible
for its upkeep.

When asked why she is willing to donate so much of her
time to helping at Holy Trinity, she replied, “I enjoy working with
the children and I believe in Catholic education.”

That faith in Catholic education is shared by both Irene
and her husband, Ed. All seven of their children graduated from Holy Trinity,
as did six of their grandchildren. The Faschings also have four grandchildren
currently attending Holy Trinity Schools.

In her free time, Irene likes to attend Holy Trinity band
concerts, volleyball and basketball games; crochet, grow flowers and do
garden work. Every year, she and Ed, take a vacation where they are able
to relax and enjoy each other’s company. This year, they just returned from
a one-week cruise to the Caribbean, where they enjoyed the great ship entertainment,
as well as everything else about their trip.

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