Fr. John Auer - Pastor

Fr. John was ordained on May 19, 1979 after receiving a Masters in Divinity. He joined the Diocese of Colorado Springs, when it was formed in 1984. After several years he attended Loyola in Chicago and received a Masters in Pastoral Studies. In 2004 he studied in Rome at the Pontifical North American College for a semester. He has served the Colorado Springs Diocese in a variety of positions. He most recently was Pastor at St. Paul Parish in Colorado Springs.    Biography

Fr. John can be reached at 720-348-9700 or by email at: FrJohn@StMarkHighlandsRanch.org

Deacon Garrett Christnacht

One of our own parishioners, Deacon Garrett, was newly ordained to the deaconate in 2006 after four years of preparation. Bishop Sheridan has assigned him to assist our pastor, Fr. John.

Tim Rohl - Director of Liturgy & Music Ministry

Tim is responsible for altar servers, sanctuary setup, pastoral choir and musicians, environment and arts, greeters, lectors, ushers, liturgy commission, sacristans, and audio/video technicians.

He also serves as design council team liaison.

Tim can be reached at 720-348-9700 or by email at: Tim@StMarkHighlandsRanch.org

Katherine DeBacker - Director of Faith Formation

Katherine is responsible for providing leadership in the Faith Formation Ministry. She comes to St Mark from Kansas City where she has extensive experience in developing and implementing parish Faith Formation programs. Welcome Katherine.

Katherine can be reached at 720-348-9700 or by email at: Katherine@StMarkHighlandsRanch.org

Nicholas Moragues - Director of Youth Ministry

Nicholas is the newest member of our staff and will be responsible for both High School Youth Group (TUFF) and Middle School Youth Group (RAFT). This also includes Sacramental preparation for Confirmation, starting in 9th grade.

Activities include: catechesis, social gatherings, service opportunities, and retreats.

Nicholas can be reached at 720-348-9700 or by email at: Nicholas@StMarkHighlandsRanch.org

Bridget McEowan - Parish Manager

Bridget is responsible for the many day-to-day operational activities of St. Mark Parish. She works closely with the pastor, relieving him from the business demands of running a parish, thereby allowing him more time to devote to pastoral needs.

Bridget is not new to the parish. She and her family have been members since the parish was formed in 2000.

Bridget can be reached at 720-348-9700 or by email at: Bridget@StMarkHighlandsRanch.org

Jennifer Garcia - Office Manager

As Office Manager, Jennifer is responsible for the many duties and personnel required to keep the office running smoothly - bulletins, collection counters, finance council, grocery certificates, mailings, parish hospitality, refreshments, telephone callers, and web site.

Jennifer can be reached at 720-348-9700 or by email at: Jennifer@StMarkHighlandsRanch.org

Julie Adam - Office Receptionist

As part-time receptionist, Julie is responsible for answering and/or routing the many phone calls made to the parish, scheduling meetings on the master calendar, greeting visitors to the office, and just about any other office duties that are in need of support.

Julie can be reached at 720-348-9700 or by email at: Julie@StMarkHighlandsRanch.org

Ron Lesnick - Maintenance Supervisor

As maintenance supervisor, Ron is responsible for maintaining the church building and surrounding landscape. He contacts and schedules contracted or warranty personnel as needed to keep the many structural and mechanical/electrical systems functioning properly.

Ron can be reached at 720-348-9700 or by email at: Ron@StMarkHighlandsRanch.org

Ken & Sue Petracek - Senior Staff

As members of the volunteer staff, Ken and Sue act as servant leaders for baptism preparation and other miscellaneous duties.

Ken, has taken many of the pictures of St. Mark parish life which you enjoy on the website.

They can be reached at 720-348-9700 or by email at: KenandSue@StMarkHighlandsRanch.org

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