CLERGY & STAFF

 

 

Sacred Heart Parish is part of the Diocese of Phoenix, but has been administered by the Claretian Missionaries of the Immaculate Heart of Mary since 1915. In addition to many talented lay persons, we are also blessed to have two sisters of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM), United States Province, who very generously serve our parish.

 

 

Alphabetical Listing by Last Name:

Jimena Aragon - Director of Hispanic Ministries

Beverly Aviles - Development Director, Sacred Heart School

Laurie Balland - Bookkeeper

Deacon Pete Balland

Lisa Baynes - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Atrium)

Deacon Joe Bueti

Fr. Jerry Caffrey - In Residence

Pamela Dickerson - Principal of Sacred Heart School

Sr. Anne Fitzsimmons, IBVM

Deborah "Deb" Gallegos - Web Developer

Fr. Art Gramaje - Pastor

Maureen Henry - Church Front Office/Secretary

Gene Murphy - Parish Business Manager

Tina Nemeth - Administrative Assistant

Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo Nevares

Fr. Daryl Olds - Associate Pastor

Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted - Bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix

Muriel Rabideau - RCIA & Adult Education Coordinator

Fr. Valentín "Val" Ramón - Associate Pastor

Fr. Alberto Ruiz, CMF

Fr. Woz - Associate Pastor

 

 

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Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted - Bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix

Bishop Olmsted and the Diocese of Phoenix can be reached a variety of ways. If you have questions or comments, please feel free to call and talk to us, or drop us a letter or an email.

By Phone:

602-257-0030 (voice)
602-354-2427 (FAX)

By e-mail:

Contact-Us@diocesephoenix.org

By mail:

Diocese of Phoenix
400 East Monroe Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85004-2336

Ordained a priest on July 2, 1973
Ordained a bishop on April 20, 1999
Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Wichita, Kansas from 1999 - 2001
Bishop of the Diocese of Wichita, Kansas from 2001 - 2003
Installed as Bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix on December 20, 2003

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The Most Reverend Eduardo A. Nevares
Auxiliary Bishop of Phoenix

 

Ordained a Priest July 18, 1981
Ordained a Bishop July 19, 2010

 

“Serve the Lord with Gladness”

 

 

FIRST AUXILIARY BISHOP ORDAINED FOR ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF PHOENIX ON MONDAY, JULY 19, 2010

The Ordination Mass of Auxilairy Bishop Eduardo Alanis Nevares at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Avondale was celebrated on July 19 at 2:00 p.m. Watch the video now!

 

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Fr. Art Gramaje, CMF - Pastor

Email Fr. Art or call him at the Church office at (928) 445-3141

Fr. Art has been pastor of Sacred Heart Parish since August 15, 2009, joining our family on the Feast of the Assumption.

Fr. Art has also taken to heart Pope Benedict XVI's invitation to the world's priests on World Communications Day 2010 to use digital media in their ministry.

"Thanks to the new media, those involved in preaching and catechizing can now reach individuals and entire communities on every continent using words, sounds and images, it said." (Read more...)

 

In that spirit, Fr. Art can now be found on Facebook, spreading the Good News of Jesus.

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Follow him on Twiiter, too!

and read more on his blog: "Musings on Life and Faith" http://frartcmf.blogspot.com/

1. Who is your Patron/Confirmation Saint & why?
Confirmation Saint - St Martin de Porres was so focused on serving the poor with a compassionate heart and that is an inspiration to me in ministry.

2. What is your favorite Bible verse(s) and/or "Saintly" quote and why?
Micah 6:8 -- Remember what the Lord God requires of you -- only this: to do justice, to love tenderly and to walk humbly with your God.

also, John 13:1-15 which is the Washing of the Feet and Jesus' example of the effect of Eucharist of serving and loving one another as Christ served and loved us.

3. What is your favorite hymn(s)/Christian song(s) and why?
"Your Grace is Enough" by Matt Maher

Enough said.

4. Give one (of many!) reason why you enjoy Sacred Heart Parish.
I like the diversity of the people and ministries that constant surprise me with God's grace. These differences really do really give us the sense that we are part of the Body Of Christ.

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Fr. Daryl Olds, CMF - Associate

Email Fr. Daryl or call him at the Church office at (928) 445-3141

 

1. Who is your Patron/Confirmation Saint & why?
My Confirmation Saint is St. Anthony Claret, not only because he is the founder of my religious family, but because of his passion for sharing the Word of God with everyone. His whole life as a priest was dedicated to this.

2. What is your favorite Bible verse(s) and/or "Saintly" quote and why?
My favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 15:16, “I devoured Your words when they came. They were my happiness and I felt full of joy when You made Your name rest upon me.” I love this verse because it expresses the joy I feel when I dive into the Scriptures and explore them to their depths. That joy is even greater when I get to share what I have found with others when I proclaim the Word at Mass.

3. What is your favorite hymn(s)/Christian song(s) and why?
My favorite hymn is “Precious Lord, Take My Hand.” I love the story of Thomas Dorsey, and how it came to be that he wrote this hymn - Click to hear the story of why Thomas Dorsey wrote this hymn. - When I am sad and feel lost this hymn has always given me great comfort. It speaks to my heart when I am hurting.

Watch Dr. Dorsey, himself, sing his hymn. This was also Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s favorite hymn.

4. Give one (of many!) reason why you enjoy Sacred Heart Parish.
The main reason why I love being at Sacred Heart is the people that I get to serve and work with here. Over the years they have humbled me with their love and inspired me with their faith. God touches me with His Grace through them dozens of times each day from the children in the school to the elderly in the rest homes. I especially appreciate the staff and volunteers who I get to work with, they make my ministry here at Sacred Heart a pure joy.

 

 

 

 

Fr. Daryl takes his Final Vows as a Claretian (Claretian Missionaries of the Immaculate Heart of Mary).

 

 

 

Fr. Daryl is ordained a Priest.

 

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Fr. Valentin L. "Val" Ramón, CMF - Associate

Email Fr. Val or call him at the Church office at (928) 445-3141

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fr. Richard "Woz" Wozniak, CMF - Associate

Call Fr. Woz at the Church office at (928) 445-3141

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fr. Gerald "Jerry" Caffrey, CMF - In Residence

Call Fr. Jerry at the Church office at (928) 445-3141

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PLEASE WELCOME
FR. ALBERTO RUIZ, CMF

Fr. Alberto will be assisting here at Sacred Heart in the coming months.

He was ordained December 8, 1994 at St. Anthony Claret Church in Fresno, California., and has served in Cameroon, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Orange, CA, Rancho Dominguez, CA, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, San Antonio, and South Sudan.

Fr. Alberto is fluent in both English and Spanish. We are very fortunate to have him join our Sacred Heart Parish. Please give him a warm welcome.

Call Fr. Alberto at the Church office at (928) 445-3141

 

 

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Deacon Pete Balland &
Laurie Balland - Bookkeeper

Email Deacon Pete & Laurie or call them at the Church office at (928) 445-3141

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Who is your Patron/Confirmation Saint & why?
I don't have a favorite saint unless you consider Mary.

2. What is your favorite Bible verse(s) and/or "Saintly" quote and why?
My favorite bible verse is from Matthew and is the golden rule (Matthew 7: 12)

3. What is your favorite hymn(s)/Christian song(s) and why?
My favorite song is Awesome God.

4. Give one (of many!) reason why you enjoy Sacred Heart Parish.
And my favorite thing about Sacred Heart is the people, the people and the people!

 

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Deacon Joseph Bueti

Call Deacon Joe at the Church office at (928) 445-3141

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sr. Anne Fitzsimmons, IBVM

Email Sr. Anne or call her at the Church office, (928) 445-3141.

 

A Few things about me:

-born in Ireland
-entered the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1955
-came to America in 1962 to teach at SS. Simon & Jude School
-1969 I became the Director of Religious Education in SS. Simon & Jude Parish, and worked also at Holy Spirit in Tempe, ministered in Flagstaff at NAU and at St. Pius Church until 1987, came to Sacred Heart and have ministered here in Religious and Spiritual Formation since 1987.

 

1. Who is your Patron/Confirmation Saint & why?
My Confirmation name is Mary. In Ireland, it was always clear to us that we need to be dedicated to Mary in all the ways possible. She is my model.

2. What is your favorite Bible verse(s) and/or "Saintly" quote and why?
I love the Annunciation, especially "Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it done to me according to the word'. Also, my motto is "Not my will but thine be done."

4. Give one (of many!) reason why you enjoy Sacred Heart Parish.
I love the variety of my ministry here at Sacred Heart and the number of wonderful people I am privileged to work with.

 

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Jimena Aragon - Director of Hispanic Ministries

Email Jimena or call her at the Church office at (928) 445-3141 ext. 329

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Muriel Rabideau - RCIA & Adult Education Coordinator

 

Email Muriel or call her at (928) 717-9730

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Hold a Master's Degree in French from University of Connecticut and lived in France a total of 4 years
• Taught French at high school & college levels for 10 years
• Hold a Master's Degree in Religious Education from Loyola University of Chicago
• Was born and raised in Connecticut; moved here from there in 1984 when I began working for the parish
• Like good friends, good food & good wine all at the same time
• Have as a personal motto: "Savor the moment."
• Love John 15:5 "..without Me you can do nothing". I say that one to myself a lot.
• Love the people at Sacred Heart

 

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Lisa Baynes - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Atrium)

 

Email Lisa or call her at the Atrium office, (928) 445-3141, ext. 29.

 

 

 

 

 

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Maureen Henry - Church Front Office/Secretary

Email Maureen or call her at the Church office front desk, (928) 445-3141.

1. Who is your Patron/Confirmation Saint & why?
Saint Catherine of Sienna - I was born on her Feast Day. She is a Doctor of the Church and an amazing example for women.

2. What is your favorite Bible verse(s) and/or "Saintly" quote and why?
My favorite Bible verse is Psalm 131:2 ("Rather, I have stilled my soul, hushed it like a weaned child. Like a weaned child on its mother's lap, so is my soul within me." - NAB) because my favorite times are just me and God.... when I'm simply enjoying His love.

3. What is your favorite hymn(s)/Christian song(s) and why?
Ubi Caritas (Where Charity and Love Prevail) Hal and I had this hymn sung at our wedding. I think it sums up any successful relationship/ community/ group dynamic.

4. Give one (of many!) reason why you enjoy Sacred Heart Parish.
We are blessed to live in such an interesting and beautiful community. There are so many genuinely good people in our Parish!

 

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Deborah "Deb" Gallegos - Web Developer

 

Email Deb or call her at (928) 925-3606

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. What is your favorite hymn(s)/Christian song(s) and why?
Christ Is Risen by Matt Maher. I love the entire song. It is the ultimate rally song for our Faith. It is my call to come awake. The part that blows me away every time is the verse: “O death where is your sting, O hell where is your victory, O Church come stand in the light.” I want to stand in the light!!!

 

 

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Pamela Dickerson - Principal, Sacred Heart School

Email Pamela or call her at (928) 445-2621.

 

1. Who is your Patron/Confirmation Saint & why?

My Confirmation Saint is St. Helen, She was my cousin/auntie and my mom's best friend from birth. She was truly a blessing for me.

2. What is your favorite Bible verse(s) and/or "Saintly" quote and why?

Matthew 5: 14-16 Sermon on the Mount (Salt and Light for each other)

3. What is your favorite hymn(s)/Christian song(s) and why?

"Here I am Lord" This hymn reminds me to trust in God and his plan for my life

4. Give one (of many!) reason why you enjoy Sacred Heart Parish.

Sacred Heart Parish has a great sense of Stewardship. It also has friendly and loving followers of Christ.

I am honored and blessed to be the principal of Sacred Heart Parish's mission Sacred Heart Catholic School.

 

 

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Beverly Aviles - Development Director, Sacred Heart School

Email Beverly or call her at (928) 445-2621.

1. Who is your Patron/Confirmation Saint & why?
I chose St. Francis of Assisi as my Patron Saint because he loves animals and his feast day is near my birthday. As an adult, he became more important to me because of his devotion to a life of poverty; of doing without.

2. What is your favorite Bible verse(s) and/or "Saintly" quote and why?
Philippians 4:7 - "And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." - I like this verse because I worry too much...
"Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls." ~ Mother Teresa - This is why I work at a Catholic School!

3. What is your favorite hymn(s)/Christian song(s) and why?
Be Not Afraid and all Christmas Carols

4. Give one (of many!) reason why you enjoy Sacred Heart Parish.
I appreciate the diversity of this parish - it is why this parish is successful (well, that and Christ of course!).

 

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Gene Murphy - Business Manager

A warm welcome to our new Business Manager!

Email Gene or call him at the Church office at (928) 445-3141.

I am looking forward to my new position as [Business] Manager at Sacred Heart Church. I have 30 years of management experience – 15 years at Ben Franklin Crafts in Prescott. I am very happy to be returning to Prescott as a member of the Sacred Heart staff. My family and I lived in Prescott from 1989-2006, and Sacred Heart was a large part of our family life. From 1999 – 2004. I was the director of Brick by Brick Ministry, which built a Catholic Church and medical clinic for the needy people of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico. While living in Cave Creek, I have been involved with St. Vincent de Paul at St. Mark‘s Parish.

My wife, Jana, is a teacher at Our Lady of Joy School in Carefree. We have two grown sons, Ryan (25) and Kyle (21). Ryan is a recent graduate of the University of Arizona and he is currently working as a teacher in a Catholic orphanage in Honduras. Kyle is presently serving in the United State Navy in San Diego.

Gene will begin his new position on Monday, March 15, 2010. Please give him a warm welcome.