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Fr. Charles M. Wible – Pastor
Rev. Charles M. Wible (Fr. Chuck) serves as pastor for SFDS.
He is a Baltimore native, and a former Conventual Franciscan Friar. He also has spent time with the Camaldolese Benedictine
Monks. Previous to coming to St. Francis de Sales, Fr. Chuck was Associate pastor at St. John the Evangelist, Hydes, St. Joseph,
Cockeysville, and Sacred Heart, Glyndon. Fr. Chuck is a teacher, youth minister, musician and writer. His published works
include contributions to the Connect and Connect Jr High Religious Education Programs (Silver, Burdett & Ginn); I Do and Beyond:
A Guide to Planning the Catholic Wedding Ceremony (Cathedral Foundation Press) and Bible Stories That Speak to Our Heart (Paulist
Press).
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Deacon Richard
Stine — Permanent Deacon
e-mail: Stine619@comcast.net, phone: 410-676-5119
Dick
Stine has been in ministry at St. Francis de Sales Parish, since his ordination on September 13, 1986. He visits the sick and the home bound and organized the parish prayer line. He has been working with the Sponsor Couple – Pre Cana Program for couples preparing for marriage. He also holds Communion Services here at St. Francis and at Lorien Nursing Home and
the Smith Assisted Living Home. Among other ministries, Dick conducts the Baptismal
Preparation Program.
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Deacon
Jim Sullivan – Permanent Deacon
Deacon Jim Sullivan was ordained in May 2003. He presides at
weddings, baptisms, funerals and wake services in addition to assisting and preaching at Sunday liturgies. He is a presenter
at baptism and marriage preparation classes. He is involved in various parish committees and councils. Deacon Jim is an Associate
Chaplain for the Knights of Columbus and also Associate Faithful Friar for the Fourth Degree Assembly of the K of C, as well
as, a Franciscan Spiritual Assistant. Deacon Jim has a great interest in Social Action/Justice and is the Parish Coordinator
of those ministries. He is married to Kate, his wife of 39 years, who is also an active parishioner of St. Francis de Sales.
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Deacon Alex Rodriquez – Permanent Deacon
Alex Rodriguez
was ordained a permanent deacon the May 17, 2003. He is a native of Puerto Rico. Before becoming a deacon Alex was
actively involved in the music ministry. Alex was assigned by Cardinal Keeler to assist in the Spanish Liturgy starting July
1, 2003 were he will witness weddings, celebrate baptisms and preach. He will assist in the English liturgy once a week and
preach once a month. Alex will also be involved in prison ministry. Alex has a great interest in the Evangelization of Harford
county Spanish speaking community and hopes to serve as a liaison between the Spanish and English community of St. Francis.
Alex is married to Anita, his wife of 23 years, who is the CCD coordinator for the Aberdeen Proving Ground Edgewood Area Chapel.
She is also an active parishioner of St. Francis.
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Lay Ecclesial Ministers
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Doris
McKibben – Director of the Preschool
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Mary
Jo Piccolo – Director of Liturgy and Music
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Beth
Taneyhill – Director of Faith Formation and On-Site Coordinator
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Betty Burlin
phone: 410-676-3354 ext. 122
Patrick Perkins
phone: 410-676-3354 ext. 122
Coordinators
of Middle/High School Catechesis
Betty and Patrick
are the Coordinators of Middle and High School Catechesis (Grades 6 through 12), including the Confirmation program. By developing
a curriculum that is flexible, diversified but faith-filled, Betty and Patrick offer candidates for Confirmation and
high schoolers an environment to grow in faith and parish life while coping with today's world. Presently they are preparing
to do the same with the middle school program.
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Diane Lewis - Coordinator of Elementary Catechesis and Youth
Minister
Diane will serve
as Youth Minister and will focus on social programs for the youth and leading the youth in service and prayer experiences.
Diane is also wearing a second hat. She will serve as Coordinator of Catechesis for K through Grade 5. In this role,
Diane will be tending to numerous administrative responsibilities to make the program run well and remain the highest of quality.
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Beth Marchiano – SFDS Parish Manager
Beth serves
as the parish manger who oversees the daily functions of facilities, administration, and finance for SFDS. Beth will also
represent SFDS at Arch Diocese of Baltimore meetings as it pertains to Parish Management. A graduate of the University of
Baltimore, Beth has over 10 years experience in operations management. Beth is married to Keith Marchiano and has two children,
Emma and Joshua. She is also an active volunteer in CLOW and Religious Education.
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Sandy Gill – Office Manager
Sandy Gill is
the Office Manager. Sandy has been employed at St. Francis de Sales since 1982. Sandy is the heartbeat of the office and of
the administrative flow of the parish. She knows what is supposed to happen and provides the coordination to make sure
that things go smoothly. Sandy's job is not just a job it is a ministry. If you call or come to the Parish Office you
will relate to Sandy for one thing or another. She is a great support to many of our volunteers. Sandy is also a catechist
for the past 28 years for the 2nd grade Religious Education here at St. Francis de Sales. Sandy loves music and leads the
congregation in song as a Cantor regularly at the 5 p.m. Masses. Sandy is assisted in the office by Dorothy Beeker and Lisa
Borkoski and five volunteers who assist her in answering phones, etc. Sandy will be married for 39 years in November to her
husband Charlie and has five grandchildren.
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Susan Pfarr - Finance Manager
e-mail: sffinance@archbalt.org, phone: 410-676-5119 ext. 116
Susan is the Parish Finance Manager. She and her family have been members of the parish since August 1993, and she has
been an employee since November 2001. Susan is responsible for compiling the parish budget and monthly financial reporting,
and presenting this data to the Parish Finance Committee and reporting financial information to the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
She is also responsible for payroll, accounts payable and Religious Education accounts receivable. Susan is married to Phil
Pfarr and they have 4 children, Philip, Jacquilyn, Sean and Erin.
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Lisa Borkoski - Office Assistant
e-mail: lborkoski@stfrancisabingdon.org
Lisa has been employed since 2001. Her work includes Baptism registration, Faith Formation registration and a variety of
general office duties. Lisa and her family have been members of St. Francis de Sales since 1991. Her husband, John, volunteers
for St. Vincent de Paul, and their children, Rachel and John, volunteer for Vacation Bible School, Faith Formation and
weekend liturgies.
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Ruthie Serrano - Hispanic Ministries Office Assistant phone:
410-676-5119 ext. 112 email: sfabing@archbalt.org
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Peggy Vichot - Office Assistant phone: 410-676-5119
ext. 112
email: sfabing@archbalt.org
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Ed Petrovic - Facilities Manager phone: 410-676-5119
ext. 118 email: facilities@stfrancisabingdon.org
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Lee Eder - Facilities Assistant phone: 410-676-5119
ext. 118
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Donna Samis - Facilities Assistant phone: 410-676-5119
ext. 118
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