2016
Founding Pastor, Fr. John Janze, starts the "Believe and Grow Together” campaign to build the centerpiece of our parish, the permanent church. An earlier campaign called "Believe” resulted in the construction of our current campus.
2017
The *Believe and Grow Together* campaign raises $6,300,000 from 976 families.
2019
A second pledge drive raises another $1,300,000 and adds 424 new families.
2021
Fr. Eugene Lee arrives as pastor and evaluates the plans for a new church.
2022
Fr. John Janze, who served the parish for 25 years, enters eternal life.
2023
Working with key advisors and professionals in architecture, liturgical design, construction, and fundraising, a new plan for the permanent church is developed.
2024
With additional contributions and interest earned, our campaign account surpasses $10 million.
Leadership
We are blessed with a talented campaign team. Parish Leaders have helped with this campaign for many years. Fr. John Janze and now Fr. Eugene Lee have been instrumental in the success of this multi-year goal to build one of the last churches in the Diocese of Orange.
Believe and Build Campaign Team
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Fr. Eugene J. Lee
Pastor
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Lisa VanDorpe
Capital Campaign Chairperson
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Dr. Huan Le
Believe and Build Chairperson
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Mernie Empalmado
Believe and Build Chairperson
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Annette Symons
Advisor
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Jeff Flocken
Advisor
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Rob Bridenbecker
Advisor
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Tim Leyden
Advisor
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Tom VanDorpe
Advisor
STM Staff Members
Glenda Mortenson Capital Campaign Assistant
Campaign Consultants
Enzo Zelvaggi Heritage Liturgical
Jeremy Hart LPA Design Studios
Steve Bird AmPhil
We acknowledge and thank our Legacy Campaign Committees
Believe and Grow Together Campaign Committee Members 2017
Pierre and Denyse Gagnon General Chairs
Steve and Susan Mc Arthur General Chairs
Javier and Melissa Mier General Chairs
Tom and Lisa Van Dorpe General Chairs
Pete and Diane Grange Honorary / Advisory Chairs
Tom and Connie Mazlin Honorary / Advisory Chairs
Terry and Kathy Mc Gaughan Honorary / Advisory Chairs
Keith and Meredith Rattay Honorary / Advisory Chairs
Rand and Rosemary Sperry Honorary / Advisory Chairs
Josh and Wendi Baker Campaign Cabinet
Bill and Leni D’Andrea Campaign Cabinet
Paul and Mei Fan Campaign Cabinet
Don and Loy Gibson Campaign Cabinet
Dr. Nathan and Tina Le Campaign Cabinet
Dr. Huan and Kim Le Campaign Cabinet
Tom Nash Campaign Cabinet
Vinh Nguyen Campaign Cabinet
Dcn. Tony and Mary Patronite Campaign Cabinet
Paul Pulver Campaign Cabinet
Francisco and Patty Trujillo Campaign Cabinet
Mark Kreyche Stewardship Director
Steier Group Development Counsel
Phase 2 Campaign Committee Members 2019
Frank Ornelas Campaign Advisor
Terry McGaughan Campaign Advisor
Dr. Nathan Le Campaign Advisor
Loy Gibson Campaign Advisor
Catherine Spear Campaign Advisor
Jean Navarro Campaign Advisor
Steve McArthur Campaign Advisor