Fr. Joe was ordained on May 27,
1987. In addition to his usual duties
as Pastor, he works closely with the
Parish Council, Finance Committee
and Building Committee. Fr. Joe
teaches in the Confirmation and
RCIA programs. He is involved in all
other activities that go along with
beginning a new parish.
After 18 years as Administrative
Assistant at St. Michael, I answered
the call to join all of you and Fr. Joe
on the "adventure of a lifetime" as we
begin St. Katharine Drexel Parish.
My responsibilities include general
office duties, CFSA, and staff liaison
for our building project. If I can be of
any help or answer any questions
just give me a call anytime or e-mail
me (no forwards please).
Jennifer oversees the preparation
of our liturgies; directs the
Children’s Choir, jr. high ensemble,
Adult Choir and youth band; works
with cantors; helps engaged
couples plan their wedding
liturgies; visits and registers all
new parishioners; and trains,
coordinates and schedules our
liturgical volunteers.
Gae directs Religious Education of
children in grades 1-6 (classes
held at O'Gorman Jr High on
Sunday's) She also coordinates
the sacramental preparation of
students for First Reconciliation
and First Holy Communion. Gae
facilitates the Basic Program for
the 7th, 8th, and 9th grade
students and assists with the 10th
and 11th grade Confirmation
program. She is also starting to
coordinate the Little Parish Leader
program, and adult education
opportunites throughout the year.

I have something in common with
St. Katharine Drexel! I was born
and raised in Wagner, SD on a
farm three miles east of Marty
Mission. St. Katharine (Mother
Drexel at that time) visited there
many times. I spent lots of time at
the Mission as a child so I can say I’
ve walked where she walked. It is a
privilege to work at a parish named
in her honor. My duties include
Office Manager as well as Director
of Parish Finance. St. Katharine
Drexel is certainly a great example
of good stewardship. It is my
prayer that I can be a good
steward in my role in this parish.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me
for assistance or questions. If I
don’t know that answer, I will find
someone who does!
Staff
Click on the image above
to read a biography.
Born: November 26, 1858
Died: March 3, 1955
(Parish Feast Day)
Canonized a Saint:
October 1, 2000
“If I can say of an action: ‘I
did it out of love of God,’
there is something about
it that will last through all
eternity.”
St. Katharine Drexel
“Peacefully do at each
moment what at that
moment ought to be
done.”
St. Katharine Drexel
Image courtesy of the
Archives of the Sisters of
the Blessed Sacrament.
Image courtesy of the
Archives of the Sisters of
the Blessed Sacrament.