SMP Staff

Fr. Jim LeePastor

Fr. Jim has been pastor Saint Michael Parish since July 1, 1997 and was ordained a priest on May 17, 1975 with Maryknoll.

(360) 754-4667

Fr. Lou C.Parochial Vicar

Ordained in 2018, Fr. Lou is appointed by the archbishop to assist Fr. Jim and to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

(360) 754-4667

John BergfordDeacon

Deacon John’s focus is on leading others to Christ through mission, particularly the Journey of the Heart mission to Juarez, MX.

(360) 754-4667

Chris PetersonParish Administrator

Chris assists the pastor through the effective administration of finance, personnel, team development, facilities, stewardship, communication, public relations, strategic work, and resource development.

(360) 292-7116

Ann AsheSteward for Faith Formation and F.A.I.T.H.

Ann oversees and supports all SMP faith formation programs including Life Teen, EDGE, Small Faith Sharing Groups, Children’s Ministries, Sacramental Preparation, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and TNTT.

(360) 292-7112

Mona BishopAdministrative Assistant for Time, Talent & Treasure

Mona maintains the parish database, to include ministry volunteers, talent pools and meet-up groups. As Safe Environment Coordinator, she ensures compliance with the Archdiocesan Safe Environment Program requirements.

(360) 292-7141

Tyler CarlsonMaintenance & Cemetery Care

Tyler is a key member of our facilities team and oversees the Calvary Catholic Cemetery on Cleveland Avenue in Tumwater.

(360) 754-4667

Andrew CasadSteward for Christian Initiation and Matrimony

Andrew helps introduce people to Jesus Christ (through Alpha) and accompanies those who discern a call to become Catholic by means of an apprenticeship in the Christian life (catechumenate) and preparation for the sacraments (RCIA). He is also responsible for assisting couples as they prepare to be married in the Catholic Church.

(360) 292-7127

Kevin FinkMaintenance & Resource Conservation

Kevin is a key member of our facilities team and oversees our resource conservation efforts.

(360) 754-4667

Connor GeraghtySt. Michael Parish School Principal

Connor is responsible for the day to day operations of our Preschool-8th grade Catholic school. His areas of responsibilities include administering our educational programs, faith formation, staffing, finance, stewardship, and communications.

(360) 292-7211

Andrew GoldsteinSteward for Music Ministry

Andrew helps people encounter Christ through sung prayer. He shepherds the gifts of volunteers in the adult choirs, children’s choirs, orchestra, and contemporary band, as well as provides support for concerts and other music-related events.

(360) 292-7140

Hannah HachSteward for Children's Ministries

Hannah oversees Mass Ministry for Children, Children’s Liturgy of the Word , parish childcare, and Vacation Bible School.

(360) 292-7114

Brandon JonesSteward for Life Teen and Saint Paul Street Evangelization

Overseeing high school youth growing in their journey to Christ and leads our St Paul Street Evangelization team.

(360) 292-7108

Kimmy JonesSteward for Community Events

Kimmy plans and executes some of our bigger parish events, such as the annual Parish Picnic.

(360) 754-4667

Kim KondratSteward for Community Outreach

Kim is responsible for coordinating volunteers for the Men’s Shelter from November through the end of March, supervising ministries and collaborating with other local organizations to assist the homeless and those in need.

(360) 292-7106

Tiffany LucasCustodian

Tiffany helps keep things clean and beautiful as part of our Facilities team.

(360) 754-4667

Elizabeth LyonsSteward for Sacramental Preparation

Liz oversees Infant Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Marriage Preparation, and Adult Confirmation. She also oversees Hispanic Ministries and and Prime Timers.

(360) 292-7119

Lydia MahrAdministrative Assistant/Receptionist

Lydia serves as the first point of contact for the parish office and oversees our front desk operations. She also provides clerical support to several members of our Liturgy team.

(360) 754-4667

Michaela MoreauSteward for Small Groups

Michaela is responsible for organizing and managing the Small Faith Sharing Groups program in the parish.

(360) 292-7104

Bob McKenzieSullivanWestside Choir Director

Bob assists Andrew Goldstein, Steward for Music Ministry, by directing the Westside chapel music ministers, leading rehearsals and Sunday’s sung prayer.

(360) 754-4667

Bill MorrowCustodian

Bill helps to keep things clean and beautiful as part of our Facilities team.

(360) 754-4667

Laurie OelschlagerBookkeeper

Laurie keeps track of all parish finances.

(360) 292-7105

Nicole NusselSteward for Liturgical Ministries

Nicole coordinates parish worship, developing and organizing plans which respond to the parish worship and prayer needs, overseeing the provision of quality liturgical seasonal celebrations and coordinating the work of the liturgy teams and committees as well as the work of the various liturgical ministers.

(360) 292-7111

Peggy O' NeillFPU Coordinator

Peggy coordinates our Financial Peace University classes.

(360) 292-7105

Kellie PattonAdministrative Assistant

Kellie works with the Pastor, Parish Administrator and staff in implementing the mission of the Parish.

(360) 292-7102

Erika PetersonLife teen Band Director

Erika leads our contemporary Praise & Worship band.

(360) 754-4667

Benedetta ReeceSteward for Pastoral Care & Community Outreach Ministries

Benedetta supervises ministries including Holy Communion to the Homebound, coordinates for Anointing of the Sick, and facilitates groups such as Detention Ministry, Grief, Cancer, and Loss of Infant support. She also coordinates with Interfaith Works and Catholic Community Services.

(360) 292-7143

Rob RenselFacilities Director

Rob supervises our Facilities team and the care and maintenance of our facilities at two locations.

(360) 754-4667

Ralph ShawverSteward for Communications & Branding

Ralph prepares parish-wide publications such as the weekly bulletin and the Annual Report and maintains the parish website.

(360) 754-4667

Jackie ShirleySteward for EDGE and Hospitality

Jackie has been blessed with the opportunity to help middle schoolers grow closer to Christ.

(360) 292-7137

Caiti SchmitzAdministrative Assistant for Faith Formation and Steward for Young Adults

Caiti is blessed with the opportunity to provide clerical support to eight stewards as they passionately strive to offer excellent formation opportunities for all ages. In addition, she considers it a special privilege to maintain our parish sacramental records and to work with Young Adults.

(360) 292-7100

Mariann TefftSteward for Confirmation

Mariann is the Steward for the Confirmation ministry.

(360) 754-4667

Mary TrotterSteward for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Mary offers Montessori-based, developmentally oriented faith formation ministry to children ages 3-12 and their families, including offering weekly two-hour experiences for children of different age groups to explore their faith using age-appropriate materials.

(360) 292-7117