I have been working at St. Richard’s Catholic Church since August 2010. I view every aspect of church work as ministry and love the opportunity to interact with the great St. Richard parishioners - especially the dedicated volunteers.  I can be found in the parish office Monday-Friday during our regular business hours working with Sheryl to be the best possible stewards of your investments of time, talent and treasure.
 
My main areas of responsibility include:
· Bookkeeping—I maintain the records of parish income and expenses, including parishioner contributions and the processing of bills. I help ensure that accurate reports are available for staff members, parishioners and the finance council, to manage budgets and enact the parish’s financial priorities.
 
· Print & Online Communications—I prepare our weekly bulletin and E-News, as well as working with other faith communities, newspaper publications and social media, to ensure that information about parish events and activities is widely available. I also serve as the point-person for website updates and provide support so that the various ministry departments can keep their areas of our webiste and Facebook page up to-date

· Office Management—I manage the parish calendar, assisting both staff and parishioners in planning events. I also oversee the various equipment and supplies in the parish office. I work with the volunteer receptionists and our Administrative Assistant to ensure that we are able to assist and provide the ministry of presence to visitors during office hours. I also work with community organizations and local residents to provide welcoming location for youth sports leagues, educational programs, celebrations, elections and other civic activities.

A little about my background: Prior to coming to St. Richard, I spent seven+ years serving the parishes of the Archdiocese through our risk management and self-insurance provider. My eclectic educational background includes church administration, risk management and catechesis. I am currently a theology student at the University of St. Thomas Murray Institute.

I am a life-long Catholic who grew up in St. Paul with my parents and one younger sister. I love the Church's liturgical traditions and have served at my home parish since the 90's, including singing in the choir, serving as a lector, and as a catechist for Children's Faith Formation. I live in Minneapolis and share my house with my sister and special-needs animals - currently two rescued parrots, Ellie and Mogwai.