Youth, Young Adult, and Pastoral Juvenil Ministry Team

Brittany García
Director

Favorite Bible verse?
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.” -Galatians 5:1

Skill you’d like to perfect?
Playing the djembe 

Dream place to visit?
Italy (especially Rome)

Favorite season?
East Tennessee Fall

Your happy place?
Exploring the great outdoors

Ministry motto? 
“In all humility we will do what we can, and in all humility we will entrust the rest to the Lord.”  -Pope Benedict XVI, God Is Love: Deus Caritas Est
“The love of Christ urges us on” -2 Corinthians 5:14

Magdiel Argueta
Coordinator, Pastoral Juvenil Hispana

Favorite Bible verse?
“Ask and will be given; seek and you will find; knock on the door and it will be opened for you. Because he who asks receives; the one who searches, finds; and the door to whom he knocks will be opened.” -Matthew 7:7-8

Where you grew up?
Sabá, Colon, Honduras

The most impressive sacred place you visited?
The Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama

Instrument you wish you could play?
Guitar and Piano

A saint that you feel is a friend.
St. John Paul II

Your Ministry motto?
When I met Jesus, my life revolved around happiness.
"Do not be afraid to look at Him" - Saint John Paul II

Noah Grinstead
Coordinator, High School Ministry

Favorite Bible verse?
1 Timothy 4:12: “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”

Song that best describes your life?
"Can’t Stop the Feeling" by Justin Timberlake; I like to stay positive and upbeat, and I’m constantly moving and energetic as the joy of the Holy Spirit flows through me!

Favorite youth ministry memory?
On the first Steubenville retreat that I went to, Chris Stefanik was a guest speaker/helper. One of the first things he did was an icebreaker game in which he played a riff of a song on his guitar. Those who recognized the song were welcome to raise their hands and be picked to help finish the song by singing it while he played it on his guitar. One of the songs was the classic song: "Let it Go" from the movie Frozen. My friend that I went with at the time ended up raising my hand for me, and somehow, I got picked out of the sea of hands. Thanks to my 5 younger sisters, I knew the lyrics all too well, and I sang my heart out. The crowd went wild! While I gave my friend the stink eye at the time, I am thankful he raised my hand. So that’s the story of how I ended up singing "Let it Go" with Chris Stefanik on stage.

Saint you talk to most?
I probably talk to St.Peter the most. He is my confirmation saint; I go to him for advice as I can relate to him in a lot of ways.

Unique talent you have?
Though it’s nothing too crazy, I am pretty good at doing some voice impressions!

Youth Ministry motto?
“We cannot just say that young people are the future of our world. They are its present.” Pope Francis, Christus Vivit. Youth ministry shaped my adolescence. I hope to continue this ministry to provide the same opportunity for the teens of today.

Donna Jones
Coordinator, Middle School Ministry

Favorite Bible verse?
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me. Then the God of peace will be with you."  Philippians 4:8-9

Most memorable vacation destination?
Monterey and San Francisco, CA

Which superhero would you like to be?  
I would love to be any superhero who flies, so probably Superwoman

Your Happy Place?
Making memories with my grandkids!

Pastime you enjoy?
Reading, especially books that make me laugh

Best youth ministry advice?
"Teach young people to teach and they will learn." This was told to me by Fr. Mike Creson when I first started in youth ministry.  

Carolyn Krings
Administrative Assistant

Favorite Bible verse?
“Because you are precious in my eyes and honored, and I love you, I give people in return for you and nations in exchange for your life. Fear not, for I am with you.”  Isaiah 43:4-5

Hobby you do just for fun?
I enjoy anything creative! I have been exploring painting recently, and I enjoy making handmade watercolor cards and sending them out.

Favorite Saint?
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. She was one of the first saints to find me and remind me of God’s Sacred Heart and the gift of mercy. St. Margaret Mary reminds me that no matter how bad something seems, God will bring a great good out of that storm. Keep looking, keep hoping.

Movie Genre Preference?
Any movies I can find a faith theme flowing through! My husband is the movie buff, so we see a lot of action, drama, and mystery. 

Holiday you look forward to most?
I love Thanksgiving; it reminds me of the Eucharist and the many reasons I have to be grateful.

Administration motto?
(Ephesians 6:10) Put on the whole armor of God and His mighty power.