Thirty-three years ago, Msgr. Joseph McGuiness asked if I could help out with the Religious Education program at the Shrine of St. Therese and I said yes but only for two months as I was returning to school to start my Masters in Social Work.
Well, I never left and I am so happy I stayed, as I truly love ministering in the Catholic Church. I completed my Master’s Degree in Pastoral Ministry, along with Advanced Certificates in the RCIA Process, Youth, Young Adult, and Family Ministries. Helping people of all ages seeking the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation and Marriage brings me joy. I have fallen in love with Holy Family and have great memories of taking teens to NCYC, Just5 Mission trips, retreats and my absolute favorite part is having the children in Children’s Liturgy of the Word every weekend.