We are happy to announce these staff updates and recent hires in the Church of the Little Flower Parish Office Center:

• Mrs. Michelle Bodenmiller (new hire) will serve as our new Parish CRE / Campus Minister, managing the Parish Religious Education program, the Catechetical Certification of our parish catechists and school teachers, and the St. Theresa School Religion program.

• Mr. Jorge Santibanez will continue serving as Parish Manager and Chief of Staff to the Pastor, responsible for the day-to-day operations of the church and Parish Office Center. He will retain the DRE title in a supervisory capacity, assisting Michelle as she transitions in to her new role within the Religious Ed program.

• Mrs. Denise Sainz (new hire) will soon begin as our Parish Finance Manager, serving as the head of the Finance Office for both Church of the Little Flower and St. Theresa Catholic School. She is expected to begin here at the parish by the end of the month.

• Mrs. Lauren Michalski (new hire in February) was never formally announced and serves as our Parish Receptionist and COTLF Charities Coordinator. Call or visit the office and Lauren is happy to help! She is regularly assisted in reception by our Parish Secretary and Virtus Coordinator, Ms. Charlotte Ushela.

• Mrs. Lilliam Varela-Portu (new hire in March) was never formally announced and serves as our Coordinator of Sacramental Records and Administrative Assistant to the Pastor, handling Baptisms, sacramental certificate requests, and Fr. Manny’s schedule.

• Mr. Luis Cuza (Director of Music Ministries and Organist), Mr. Juan del Sol (Weddings Coordinator), Mrs. Ashley Dominguez (Parish Development Director), Mrs. Taimi Torres (House Custodian), Mrs. Nubia Vivas (Custodian), and Mr. Rene Denis (Maintenance) all remain in their regular roles.