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St. Mark's Staff Members (Volunteer and Paid)


Fr. Larry Solan - Pastor

Fr. Larry graduated from St. Thomas Seminary in 1980 and was ordained a Roman Catholic priest on June 7, 1980. In 1995 he received a M.A. in Theology from St. Thomas Seminary and in 1996 a Doctorate in Ministry from The Graduate Theological Foundation in Indiana.

After ordination he served at several churches before coming to St. Mark - 80 SS Peter & Paul, Wheat Ridge; 83 Deaf Ministry, Archdiocese of Denver, 84 St. John the Evangelist in Loveland; 86 Holy Family in Meeker & St. Ignatius, Rangely; 91 St. Mary at Aspen-Snowmass; 98 St. Thomas More in Englewood; and 99 St. Francis of Assisi at Castle Rock.    Biography

Fr. Larry can be reached at 720-348-9700 or by email at: FrLarry@StMarkHighlandsRanch.org


Deacon Garrett Christnacht

One of our own parishioners, Deacon Garrett, was newly ordained to the deaconate in 2006 after four years of preparation. Bishop Sheridan has assigned him to assist our pastor, Fr. Larry.



Deacon Garrett can be reached at 720-348-9700 or by email at: DeaconGarrett@StMarkHighlandsRanch.org


Tim Rohl - Director of Liturgy & Music Ministry

Tim is responsible for altar servers, sanctuary setup, pastoral choir and musicians, environment and arts, greeters, lectors, ushers, liturgy commission, sacristans, and audio/video technicians.

He also serves as design council team liaison.

Tim can be reached at 720-348-9700 or by email at: Tim@StMarkHighlandsRanch.org


Katherine DeBacker - Director of Faith Formation

Katherine is responsible for providing leadership in the Faith Formation Ministry. She comes to St Mark from Kansas City where she has extensive experience in developing and implementing parish Faith Formation programs. Welcome Katherine, our newest staff member.

Katherine can be reached at 720-348-9700 or by email at: Katherine@StMarkHighlandsRanch.org


Juanita McDonald - Middle & High School Youth Minister

Juanita is responsible for both High School Faith Formation & HS Youth Group (TUFF) and Middle School Youth Group (RAFT). This also includes Sacramental preparation for Confirmation, starting in 9th grade.

Activities include: catechesis, social gatherings, service opportunities, and retreats.

Juanita can be reached at 720-348-9700 or by email at: Juanita@StMarkHighlandsRanch.org


Bridget McEowan - Parish Manager

Bridget is responsible for the many day-to-day operational activities of St. Mark Parish. She works closely with Fr. Larry relieving him from the business demands of running a parish, thereby allowing him more time to devote to pastoral needs.

Bridget is the next-to-newest of our staff members, but she is not new to the parish. She and her family have been members since the parish was formed in 2000.

Bridget can be reached at 720-348-9700 or by email at: Bridget@StMarkHighlandsRanch.org


Jennifer Garcia - Office Manager

As Office Manager, Jennifer is responsible for the many duties and personnel required to keep the office running smoothly - bulletins, collection counters, finance council, grocery certificates, mailings, parish hospitality, refreshments, telephone callers, and web site.



Jennifer can be reached at 720-348-9700 or by email at: Jennifer@StMarkHighlandsRanch.org


Julie Adam - Office Receptionist

As part-time receptionist, Julie is responsible for answering and/or routing the many phone calls made to the parish, scheduling meetings on the master calendar, greeting visitors to the office, and just about any other office duties that are in need of support.



Julie can be reached at 720-348-9700 or by email at: Julie@StMarkHighlandsRanch.org


Ron Lesnick - Maintenance Supervisor

As maintenance supervisor, Ron is responsible for maintaining the church building and surrounding landscape. He contacts and schedules contracted or warranty personnel as needed to keep the many structural and mechanical/electrical systems functioning properly.



Ron can be reached at 720-348-9700 or by email at: Ron@StMarkHighlandsRanch.org


Ken & Sue Petracek - Senior Staff

As members of the volunteer staff, Ken and Sue act as servant leaders for baptism preparation and other miscellaneous duties.

Ken, has taken many of the pictures of St. Mark parish life which you enjoy on the website.

They can be reached at 720-348-9700 or by email at: KenandSue@StMarkHighlandsRanch.org


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