I am the new Youth Minister/ Parish Life Coordinator for St. Joseph Catholic Church. My role as Youth Minister will be to plan a combination of spiritual growth opportunities, social outings, and service outreach activities for our middle and high school youth grades 6-12. In my role as Parish Life Coordinator, I will act as a staff liaison for all volunteer led groups and ministries. I will be involved in growing our volunteer data base as directed by pastor recommendation or parishioner desire with pastoral approval. I will communicate information about all our ministries via the church website, social media, and via a semiannual bulletin insert. I will be the point person for our monthly Parish Fun Night. I am a cradle Catholic with a love for the Lord that I want to share with our young people. I have over 20 years teaching experience in grades Pre-K-12 in both the public and parochial school setting. I have been involved in church ministries for over 40 years. Before moving to NWA seven years ago, I was a volunteer parish coordinator/catechist for a special needs' faith formation program ages 6-adult at a Catholic church outside of Raleigh, North Carolina. I look forward to getting to know all of you and working with you at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Tontitown.