Since 2011, Jenna Jackson has worked in faith formation at OLMC. She has lovingly and skillfully coordinated the formation program for children from pre-school to fifth grade, including their preparation for the Sacraments. Early in her tenure, she became a catechist of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a unique approach to forming children as disciples of Jesus Christ and helping them have a real, personal relationship with the Triune God. She brought the atrium to OLMC and helped introduce CGS to others in our diocese.

Recently, Jenna has heard the call of the Good Shepherd to begin a new adventure outside of OLMC. Jenna is entering her second year of a master’s program for Marriage and Family Therapy. I am grateful for having worked with Jenna my entire time as pastor here and I am confident that she will continue to serve God and others in her new vocation. Jenna will remain in her position here at OLMC until mid-September, guiding the programs through registration, parent orientation, and the first classes.

At that time, Laurie Dusa will assume responsibility for the Tuesday night first through fifth grade faith formation as well as the summer Vacation Bible School. She will start working full time with a new title, Pastoral Associate, and will retain her current responsibilities for parishioner engagement. Cynthia Tobin, our front office administrator, has trained in level 1 CGS and will take over responsibility for that. Unfortunately, we will not be able to offer level 2 CGS this year.

Please make sure to express your gratitude to Jenna and pray for her in this time of transition. Please also pray for Laurie and Cynthia as they begin their new roles at OLMC.