As many of you know I have been a Deacon at St.Joseph's going on ten years and my family has worshipped here for eighteen years. I am honored to begin serving St. Joseph's as the Pastoral Director of Ministries on August 17. This new and exciting role is new to the parish and to me.
My work experience includes thirty years at Allstate Insurance where I retired in 2006 which is the same year I was ordained a Deacon to serve at St. Joe's. Most recently I was the Business Manager at Our Lady of Humility (2009-2011) and at St. Patrick Church in Wadsworth (2011-2015). Both of these experiences have provided me with the foundation of working in and being church to those we serve. Additionally, I have been involved in the Infant Baptismal Preparation at St. Joe's. Outside of the parish, I am the Chairman of the Diaconate Council of the Archdiocese.
Our children attended and graduated from St. Joseph School and Carmel High School and are now attending college. Mary and I will be married thirty five years this October and we look forward to serving St. Joe's for years to come.
It is only through the gift of the Holy Spirit that we are here and we truly believe this is God's plan as to where He wants us to be. Please pray for me and I will always pray for you. I look forward to continuing my ministry as Deacon and seeing you on Sundays.