Clergy and Staff

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The Council is a representative body of the faithful, whose focus is on the whole community, uniting the whole community and pursuing the mission of the Church. They commit themselves to the best possible counsel to our pastor, Fr. Jesse Garcia, which is a result of prayer, reflection, and dialogue as well as study, research and consultation with other parishioners.

Contact information: pastoralcouncilemail@ap.church

Dear St Anthony of Padua Family,

The role of the Pastoral Council is to provide council and consultation to the pastor on current and future pastoral issues and to be representative of the whole church community.  The council meets monthly and members are expected to be active in the community through networking and sensing.

The Council will be working with the Parish Staff to review and potentially update our long-term Parish Pastoral Plan especially in light of the discontinuity and disruption caused by the Covid pandemic.

The Council also represents the whole church community.  If you have questions, comments or ideas about our parish and the future, please reach out to any member or contact the council through their email (pastoralcouncilemail@ap.church).

We ask for your prayers for the success of our work.

2022-2023 Council Members

Kristin Burch  – Chair Person

Joe Romero – Vice Chair

Phyllis Fish– Recorder

Bridget Caletka

Garth Hoff

Tony Longi

James Wilkins

The Development Council is a committee of St. Anthony’s parishioners who are dedicated to providing and planning for the future generations of Paduans here in The Woodlands. Their aim is to stoke the fire of stewardship, to make new and exciting gift sources available to the parish, to inspire all parishioners to go above and beyond what is considered ‘average’ for the greater good of St. Anthony of Padua. 

While acknowledging the needs of the present, the Development Council considers the future needs of St. Anthony of Padua to be paramount. Our community has grown in a major way over the past 25 years – the Development Council seeks to ensure that our growth can continue for 25, 50, and 100 years into the future. 

This Development Council works closely alongside Fr. Jesse and the staff in all their initiatives. Guided by the vision of Fr. Jesse, the council seeks to advance the Gospel message through the education, involvement, and financial investment of our parishioners. The council consists of six distinct committees. They are:
 

• Memorials

• Legacy Giving

• Stewardship

• Major Gifts

• School

• Public Relations

Thank you for your support of the Development Council at St. Anthony of Padua. If you have questions or are interested in joining the council, please contact Development@ap.church.

Development Council Leaders

Tom Brodie – Chairman

Kristin Burch – Legacy Giving

Susanna Cronin – Major Gifts

Bridget Caletka – Memorial Opportunities

Jean Trzeciak – Parish Relationships

Katie Tressel – School

Charles Giardina and Susan Shelander – Stewardship

Nate Hoffman – Staff Liaison

Full-Time Facilities Technician

Status:  Full Time
Reports to: Facilities Manager
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week; shift schedule as assigned
Salary: Based on Background and Experience

This full time position is eligible for benefits

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church is seeking a full-time facilities technician.  Applicants must be over the age of 18; must be able to lift 40 pounds; must be able to push and pull heavy carts; can work in a standing position; and can work outdoors.

Primary Functions: The Facilities Technician is responsible for general maintenance and repair of the buildings and grounds of St. Anthony and supporting the needs of the parish, school and ministries that meet on campus.  This position will respond to emergency situations to minimize the risk and loss of property.

Send resume and/or letter of interest to spoconnell@ap.church.

Audio-Visual Manager

Status:  Full Time
Reports to: Director of Music

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church is seeking an innovative, forward-thinking Catholic to join our staff as the Audio-Visual Manager. The AVM is responsible for creating an unparalleled worship experience through expert sound reinforcement, which entails crafting the most sublime music mix, tailoring the audio mix to align with the pastor and/or Director of Music’s (DOM) desired tone, and providing consistent audio support to all liturgical ministries, in order to best magnify God’s glory.

Primary Functions:

• Attend or ensure that a qualified volunteer is present to support large liturgical and non-liturgical events where audio-visual and/or sound support is necessary.
• Responsible for overseeing all volunteers to ensure a high level of professionalism and distraction-free worship and/or event attendance.
• Prepare lyric slides for use in Liturgical celebrations and parish events.
• Communicate with the DOM, Assistant Coordinator of Music (ACOM), and various ensemble leaders in their setup needs. This includes the use of microphones, PA systems, video screens, projectors, recording equipment, and more.
• Assist with setup for rehearsals within the Department of Music. These includes include the parish choir, chamber orchestra, bell choir, children’s choir, the Glorify band, contemporary ensembles, Luz y Sal, and more.
• Work in collaboration with the Marketing & Media Manager (MMM) regarding our weekly Live Stream Masses (9am – English, 1pm – Spanish). Oversee live streams in absence of the MMM.
• Work in collaboration with the Director of Building & Grounds (DBG) to support ongoing parish facility needs, in relation to audio-visual equipment.
• And more!

Position Requirements:

• A degree in audio engineering, or relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of audio-visual systems.
• A well-tuned ear, and the ability to produce high quality live mixes for Liturgical celebrations, and events.
• Experience utilizing digital mixing consoles.
• Proficient in use of Pro Presenter 7.
• Experience with Digital Audio Workstations, especially Pro Tools.
• Proficient, or able to quickly learn Planning Center Services (Church Management Software).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• CMG certified, or the ability to become certified promptly.
• Active practicing Catholic

Send cover letter and resume to jphilp@ap.church