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Reverend Richard H. Creason, Pastor
Father Richard Creason was the youngest of four children born in Walnut Park and raised in Jennings. He attended Corpus Christi grade school and came to the seminary after graduation. After theological studies and ordination in 1967, he served as associate pastor at St. Mathias the Apostle, Holy Rosary, Sts. John and James, and St. Mark/St. Barbara. In addition, he received a Master of Arts degree in Urban Affairs from Washington University in 1973. Fr. Creason received his first assignment as pastor at St. Barbara’s, followed by St. Pius V, and later at St. Paul the Apostle. In 1995 Fr Creason was assigned as pastor at Holy Trinity Catholic Church and he continues to lead this parish today. Fr. Creason is well-known throughout this community for his active role in many community advisory panels and action committees that focus on providing access to a safe and secure living environment for all people.
Sister Janice Munier, SSND
Sister Janice is a Notre Dame School Sister, receiving her training in South Saint Louis, at the sisters’ Ripa campus. She was raised, one of five girls, in Freeburg, Illinois and continues to care for her 91 year old mother. Previously she taught in Missouri and Illinois schools for 23 years, including roles as Campus Director at St. Elizabeth Academy and Director of Religion for two Illinois parishes. Her assignment before coming to Holy Trinity was to minister to the Tohono O’odham, an Indian tribe in Arizona. She served there for twelve years.
Carol Nowak, Secretary/Administrative Assistant
Since July, Carol has been the first person most people meet when they come
to the rectory. A native St. Louisian, she is married and the mother of four
boys. Carol volunteers at St. Alban's as a Jonah Team minister, is a member of
the Catholic Renewal Center service committee, and is actively involved in
various women's ministries (CRHP, Magnificat, etc.) Her family are all involved
with Scouting and she proudly boasts of having 3 of her 4 sons as Eagle Scouts.
For fun, Carol loves the outdoors and amateur photography.
Ann Russek, School Principal
Kim
Lenz,Development
Director, Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church and School
Kim
is a native Californian and the youngest of five children. She attended the University of South Carolina
in Columbia, where she discovered interests in International Studies, Business
and Marketing. “As a university student – I hoped to move to
Washington DC and become a lobbyist – but as a practical university graduate, I
found that work in banking on the West Coast paid for groceries and rent… so I
became a banker.” Kim has lived in a
number of areas around the US and came to St Louis in
1999.
After
being part of the for-profit business community for over 23 years, Kim joined
Most Holy Trinity in September of 2007, and began taking advantage of both her
business insights and love for advancing issues that have positive impact on
individuals and communities.
Kim
is married, and has two daughters attending college in North
Carolina.
Paul Hasser & Betty Halley, Music Director
Paul Hasser and Betty Halley have been working as a musical team for over 16 years. Between them they have over 70 plus years experience in music in some fashion or another. Playing, singing, composing, directing, teaching, writing, etc. Paul Hasser has been Holy Trinity's Music Ministry Director since July 1, 2009. Paul is a cantor, director, he plays piano,guitar and composes music some of which you have already heard. Paul has been doing Music Ministry for over 35 years. Betty Halley has been the Assistant Director to Paul since they started their Music Ministry together some sixteen years ago and they continue to work as team at Holy Trinity. Betty is a vocalist, cantor, director, coordinator and composer of music. Paul and Betty have composed music together and hope someday to be published, they have come close a couple of times. Both Paul and Betty are happy to be here, sharing the gift of music at Holy Trinity, and invite you to come and join in sharing your voice in song too!
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