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Fr.
Tony Cummins, a native of Ireland, grew up in Dalkey, Co. Dublin.
He studied for the priesthood at Mungret College, Limerick and St.
Patrick’s Seminary Carlow. He was ordained on June 12, 1965,
his birthday, and in September of that same year came to the San
Antonio Archdiocese to begin his ministry. He served in the San
Antonio area for 9 years as an associate pastor and in 1974 was
appointed pastor of St. Mary’s in Fredericksburg. In 1977
he was appointed the founding pastor of St. John Neumann in San
Antonio. In July, 1990 he began and continues his pastoral ministry
here at St. Peter the Apostle. Over the years Fr. Tony has served
on community boards and Archdiocesan committees. He has built both
people and buildings during his ministry. He enjoys his work and
also quiet time away at the Sarita Contemplation Prayer Center and
an occasional day on the greens.
(830) 816-5654
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Mary Ann Hawn
serves as the Pastoral Associate for St. Peter the Apostle. She
has worked for the parish since 1993. Mary Ann holds a Master of
Arts degree in Pastoral Ministry from Oblate School of Theology
and has achieved Level IV Catechist Certification. In her role as
the Pastoral Associate, Mary Ann assists Fr. Tony in meeting the
pastoral needs of the St. Peter community by such things as ministry
facilitation, liturgical preparation and assisting families seeking
Marriage and Funeral planning. Mary Ann serves as the main facilitator
of the Alpha Ministry, RENEW, the Samaritan Ministry and also serves
on the RCIA Team. She is also a Lector and a Eucharistic Minister.
(830) 816-5655
maryann@stpetersboerne.com
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Joe Cortez,
III serves as the Director of Music for
St. Peter the Apostle. Joe has a Bachelor of Music degree in Music
Education, from the University of North Texas, has graduate-level hours in music, and holds a Texas
Teaching Certificate for all grade levels. He also holds a Masters of Arts in Pastoral Ministry from Oblate School of
Theology. He has many years of experience as an accompanist, band,
orchestra, and choir director. Joe has worked for both the Bandera
and San Antonio School systems, and in his spare time, continues
to share his gift with children wishing to learn music. At St. Peter
the Apostle, Joe is responsible for recruiting, supervising and
coordinating all musical activities in the parish, the planning
of liturgical music, and serves as the Director of the Life Teen
Band. Joe is also the Web Master of our web page..
(830) 816-5656
joe@stpetersboerne.com
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Sara Archer serves as Receptionist for St. Peter
the Apostle. Joining the staff 2006, she is responsible for operations
in the front office. Bilingual.
(830) 816-5658
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Jenny
Halbert serves as Business Manager for St. Peter the Apostle. Joining
the staff in September, 2006, she is responsible for all business
financial duties including parish accounting and human resources.
Jenny holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from L.S.U and her
C.P.A. Certificate.. She has over 15 years of general financial
accounting experience and has been a member of the parish since
2005. In addition to her duties in the parish office, Jenny is active
with her three children and husband.
(830) 816-5659
jenny@stpetersboerne.com
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Elizabeth
Anne Dashiell has been a member of the parish staff since 1990.
She is currently the Director of the RCIA and coordinates the Adult
Faith Formation program. Elizabeth Anne holds a Bachelor of Arts
and a Bachelor of Science from Our Lady of the Lake University,
a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Oblate School of Theology,
and has achieved Level IV Catechist Certification. In addition to
her responsibilities as a staff member, Elizabeth Anne ministers
to a nursing home resident and plays the piano at the Sacred Heart
parish in Comfort.
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Nancy Boerner has been working for the pastoral office since 1991. She serves as the Pastoral Care Coordinator overseeing the Samaritan Ministry which serves the parish with Lay Eucharistic Ministers who take Communion to our parishioners who are homebound or in one of the six local Nursing Facilities. She is also responsible for coordinating the MOMS Ministry. Nancy serves on the parish Liturgy Committee, the Wedding Rehearsal team, and the parish Memorial & Remembrance Book Committee. She is a Lector and a Eucharistic Minister. Nancy received her certification as a Spiritual Director from St. Peter Upon the Water in 2009 and has a Level III Catechist Certification.
(830) 816-5657
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P.J. Lozano joined the parish staff in July, 2010. He currently serves as youth minister for our High
School Faith Formation program and helps coordinate the Life Teen Program. He is currently working on his Level II Catechist Certification. P.J. is married to his wife Kerri and they have 3 children. Both have been lifelong residents of Boerne and lifelong parishioners at St. Peters.
(830)816-5662
pj@stpetersboerne.com
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Sharon
Mecke joined the parish staff in 1997. She serves as a Youth Minister
for our High School Faith Formation program,
coordinates the Life Teen program, and organizes many events for
the parish teens. Sharon holds an Advanced Training Certificate
in Youth Ministry from the Franciscan University in Steubenville.
In addition to her role as Youth Minister, Sharon is a Lector and
also serves as a member of the Life Teen Band .
(830) 816-5663
sharon@stpetersboerne.com
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Michelle Pechacek joined the staff in 1999. She serves as a Coordinator/Youth Minister for our Middle School Faith Formation Program: The EDGE. As an EDGE coordinator, she assists with the planning of weekly EDGE nights, retreats, and summer activities as well as other parish events for middle school youth. Michelle is married to Damien Pechacek and together they have six children which she home-schools. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas A & M University, class of 1994, and has achieved Level II Catechist Certification. She is actively working on her Level III Certification.
(830) 816-5665
michelle@stpetersboerne.com
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Alice Gaiser joined the staff in 2004. She
serves as a Youth Minister for our Middle
School Faith Formation Program, coordinates the EDGE program,
& organizes many events for parish youth. Alice is married to
George Gaiser and together they have four children. Alice holds
a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of the Incarnate Word.
(830) 816-5666
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Julia Cortez serves as
the Coordinator of Children’s
Ministries. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music
and English and a Texas Secondary Teaching Certificate. from
the University of North Texas. Julia is responsible for the
planning and oversight of the Elementary,
Family and Good
Shepherd Faith Formation programs. In addition, Julia coordinates
and facilitates the Sacramental Preparation programs for First
Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Julia is also the coordinator
of the Safe Environment Education programs.
Julia also serves as the Choir Director
for the Children’s Choir and the 11:00 Mass. In addition,
she works with the Director of Music in planning music for liturgy
and parish services.
(830) 816-5667
julia@stpetersboerne.com
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Debra Martini joined
the parish staff in July, 2010. Debra
provides office administrative support by managing parishioner donations
and maintains the Sacramental Records for the parish.
(830) 816-5669
debra@stpetersboerne.com
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Oscar Hannig has been the evening building attendant since June, 2009. He is retired from both IBM and ATT. Oscar and his wife Kathy moved to Boerne from the Chicago area in 2005. His duties include providing assistance during the evening hours Monday through Friday and to lock up the St. Peters campus when all meetings have concluded.
Oscar also serves as an usher and is an officer in the local Knight’s of Columbus chapter.
(830) 816-2233 (to leave
a message)
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