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Holy Cross Parish Priests

Rev. Joseph A. Tomei, CSC
Position: Pastor
Phone: 512-442-3602
Office Location: Rectory
Areas of Responsibility: Pastor
Contact Fr. Joe by email

Rev. Germanus Rayen, OFM Cap
Position: Associate Pastor
Phone: 512-442-3602
Office Location: Rectory
Areas of Responsibility: Associate Pastor
Contact Fr. Germanus Rayen by email

Deacons

Rev. Mr. Patrick Murray
Position: Deacon
Phone: 512-442-3602
Office Location:
Areas of Responsibility:
Contact Deacon Patrick by email

Deacon Ron Woods
Position: Dean
Phone: 512-442-3602 X1008
Office Location: Rectory
Areas of Responsibility:
Contact Deacon Ron by email

Pastoral Team

Sean McGuire
Position: Pastoral Associate
Phone: 512-442-3602 X1006
Office Location: Annex
Areas of Responsibility: Parish Social Ministry, Small Christian Communities, Stephen Ministry, JustFaith
Contact Sean McGuire by email

Sirene Brunell
Position: Temporary Director of Religious Education (during Mike's medical leave)
Phone: 512-442-8586 X 1029
Office Location: Administration Office at the School
Areas of Responsibility: Religious Education for elementary school (grades Pre-K-5th) children, including faith formation, education and sacramental preparation (including RCIA for Children).
Contact Sirene by email

Michael Garza
Position: Director of Religious Education (on medical leave)
Phone: 512-442-8586
Office Location: Administration Office at the School
Areas of Responsibility: Religious Education for elementary school (grades Pre-K-5th) children, including faith formation, education and sacramental preparation (including RCIA for Children). Musical direction of Life Teen Band (typically plays at the 5pm Mass.)
Contact Mike Garza by email
While Mike is on medical leave, please contact Sirene Brunell (contact information above) regarding religious education for young children.

Todd A. Blahnik
Position: School Principal
Phone: 512-442-8547X1036
Office Location: Administrative Office of the School
Areas of Responsibility: St. Ignatius, Martyr, Catholic School – Chief Operating Officer
Contact Todd Blahnik by email

Sr. Helen Marie Miksch, CDP
Position: Director of Adult Faith Formation
Phone: 512-442-3602 X1007
Office Location: Annex
Areas of Responsibility: RCIA, Renewal, Scripture Groups, Prayer Ministry Groups, Young Adults Group
Contact Sr. Helen Marie by email

Andrea Pobanz
Position: Director of Music and Liturgy
Phone: 512-442-3602 X1009
Office Location: Rectory
Areas of Responsibility: Music and liturgy
Contact Andrea Pobanz by email

Rita Garcia
Position: Director of Youth Ministry
Phone: 512-442-8586X1037
Office Location: Administration Office at the School
Areas of Responsibility: High School (grades 9th-12) and Middle School (grades 6th-8th) ministry, including faith formation, education and sacramental preparation (including RCIA for Teens)
Contact Rita Garcia by email

Angélica Reyes
Position: Director of Stewardship and Marketing
Phone: 512-442-3602 #1028
Office Location: Rectory
Areas of Responsibility: Development and marketing for the School and Parish
Contact Angelica Reyes by email

Tony Ross
Position: Parish Administrator
Phone: 512-442-3602 X1002
Office Location: Rectory
Areas of Responsibility: Cost control, purchasing, supervising staff, facilities maintenance, and other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the pastor
Contact Tony Ross by email 

Additional Staff

Sr. Adelaide Cannon, CSC
Position: Work with couples on marriages/annulments
Phone: 512-442-3602 X1004
Office Location: Rectory
Areas of Responsibility: Sr. Adelaide prepares couples for marriage, and work on annulments as requested. She also records sacraments and responds to requests for sacramental records.
Contact Sr. Adelaide by email

Ida MacLeod
Position: Parish Secretary
Phone: 512-442-3602
Office Location: Rectory
Contact Ida MacLeod by email

Joyce Dugas
Position: Bookkeeper
Phone: 512-442-3602 X1003
Office Location: Rectory
Areas of Responsibility: Bookkeeper for parish and school
Contact Joyce Dugas by email

Marie Moreno
Position: Evening Administrative Assistant
Phone: 512-442-3602
Office Location: Rectory
Areas of Responsibility: Handles office responsiblity, scheduling in the church database, and other secretarial duties.
Contact Marie Moreno by email

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