My name is Leah Johnson, I am the Youth and Young Adult Coordinator. This will be my seventh year serving youth and families at St Raphael and Our Lady of the Valley parish. I have been blessed with the opportunity to assist you and your teens in the growth and love of the Catholic faith. Through the support and assistance of the Youth ministry team, we support you bringing your teen in community at youth sessions and in participation at mass. All teens are welcome to be their true and best selves in a loving and safe Catholic community.
I am Danny Vasquez. I was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ. I am currently working for Dignity health and have worked in the medical field for over 25 years. I attended school in the Phoenix area where I also attended high school. My wife and I have four grandchildren and one on the way. We attend Our Lady of the Valley and are truly excited at the opportunity to be working with the youth group and give back to the teens of our parish.
Terri Ferguson grew up at Our Lady of the Valley. Her family are long time parishioners of over forty years. She helped her grandma in the church nursery for many years and then became an usher at the 10:00 mass for about ten years, junior high through college. After college, Terri helped with the junior high group for a year before she moved to Surprise. She has since moved back into the area and is happy to be back at Our Lady of the Valley/St. Raphael’s. She has two amazing little girls. They have two dogs. Terri has a large collection of dragons (pewter, sculptures, art) and enjoys going on adventures with her girls.
My name is Jorge Urías. I am originally from Los Angeles, California. My wife and two oldest daughters moved to Phoenix back in 1994. Our two youngest daughters were born here in Glendale, Arizona. For the past 23 years, I’ve worked for the City of Phoenix. My family and I have been parishioners here at St. Raphael's and Our Lady of the Valley for approximately 15 years. I currently play the drums for our parish choir and my background with youth ministry started at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church now with St. Raphael's Catholic Church. I’m looking forward to working with our youth and teens to help spread the good news that GOD is great all the time!
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Hello, my name is Yocelin. This will be my first year as core team leader for our youth. I was born and raised in Arizona. I am now a ASU student and I am glad to be able to help teens grow a strong relationship with God as I once did in junior high and continue to do so.
My name is Jazzy Giersch. I just graduated high school and plan on attending college next year. I have been a part of the St Raphael Parish for 15 years and was raised in the church. I went through faith formation and youth ministry where I fell in love with my faith on that journey. I am very excited to be there for the journey of your teens as they learn more about their Catholic faith & build stronger relationships with the Lord and their community.
Connie has been a member of St Raphael parish for over twenty years. She was a catechist for many years while her sons went through the program. She served on the Finance Council for over ten years. Connie has two sons, Matt and John. She is excited for the opportunity to continue to work in Youth Ministry!
Rosario has been a St Raphael parishioner for 25+ years. She is a sacristan for the noon mass and Coordinator of Our Lady of Guadalupe Group. She loves to dance, listen to music, and ride horses. She looks forward to continuing to work with youth in hopes in bringing them closer to Christ.
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Volunteers Wanted
Would you like to help our youth ministry program as a core team member or background help? Please fill out the application below and return it to either parish office - St. Raphael or Our Lady of the Valley:
Would you like to help our youth ministry program as a core team member or background help? Please fill out the application below and return it to either parish office - St. Raphael or Our Lady of the Valley:
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