Longtime parishioner Ervin Wright, came to Olathe, from Indianapolis, IN in the 1980's with his wife CheryI, son Dominick, and daughter Brandi. As a youngster growing up and through his teen years, Ervin was active in a variety of youth sports. He eventually was awarded an athletic/academic scholarship to wrestle at Indiana State University. A man of deep faith, determination, and grit Ervin sought a firm foundation through hard work and a tenacious spirit.

As legendary coach, John Wooden, has said, "I am just a common man who is true to his beliefs." On behalf of Ervin's penchant for scholarship, sports, and to transcend Iife as a man of God, the Ervin D. Wright II CYO Scholarship Fund is established.

Purpose: To encourage Elementary and Middle school youth from St. PauI, participating in sports, to bring out the best in themselves both on and off the field of play. This need-based scholarship fund is available to St. Paul CYO participants to attend Sports Camps. Scholarships will be awarded based on the criteria outlined below.

Annual Gift for Fund: Currently $500 per year as long as funds are available.

Gift Allotment Per Application: $50-$100, based on the fee for the particular sport camp selected. The St. Paul Director of Sports Ministry (DSM) will determine the amount funded for each applicant.

Criteria: