Parishioners! Please welcome Brian Desmarais, the new Assistant Director of Faith Formation with a primary focus on adult education and RCIA. He will begin on July 15.
Brian Desmarais is a native of Westport, Massachusetts. He comes to the Church of Saint Mary from Wichita, Kansas, where, for the last three years, he has been an instructor of middle school religion at Blessed Sacrament Parish.
Brian completed an M.A. in Theology from Franciscan University in Stuebenville, Ohio, in 2008. His Bachelors Degree is from University of Maine, where he received a B.A. in History.
For two years he worked as a volunteer at an inner city school of the San Miguel network in Racine, Wisconsin. He has been involved with RCIA, both as a teacher and a sponsor, for many years.Brian is married to Megan, a Tulsa native, and they look forward to making Tulsa their home.
How do you feel about coming to work at the Church of Saint Mary?
I am very excited to be embarking on this new adventure in life. The Church of Saint Mary is a vibrant and faith-filled community, and I am thrilled to become a part of a team that has helped to make that a possibility. I am humbled to be part of such an experienced team, but also feel that I have something unique to contribute to the mix.
What are you most looking forward to about your new position?
I look forward to meeting the parishioners in order to discern the strengths and needs of the Church of Saint Mary. Everyone has a deep desire to know Jesus. Likewise, everyone has unique gifts that can serve to strengthen the bonds of their faith community. A big part of my job, as I see it, will be to create new opportunities of formation and service for those who are searching for something more.
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