ST. FRANCIS EPISCOPAL CHURCH Victoria Texas

The Rev. Faith Bledsoe, Rector, email: St. Francis Church

Following 15 years of work and ministry as a hospital speech pathologist in Portland, Oregon, Faith completed her theological studies at the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest in 2002 and was ordained to the priesthood in February, 2003. Faith’s ministries as rector, teacher, spiritual director and retreat leader might be described as sacramental hospitality, seated in the words of Jesus: “Love one another as I have loved you.” Faith has a great love of liturgy and has experience with a variety of worship styles. While she is committed to the Episcopal tradition, interfaith exploration and study have nourished a belief that all cultures, faiths and belief systems deserve respect and honor. In addition to Biblical studies, liturgy and worship, and pastoral care, Faith continues to have an active interest in medicine and bioethics. She is a quilter and musician and enjoys the arts, both as a participant and a spectator. She also enjoys kayaking and biking in the company of her Labrador retriever, Baruch. Faith served the parish of All Saints’, Corpus Christi as Associate Rector for three years before she joined the St. Francis community October 1, 2005.

Marylynn Fletcher, Acting Music Director, email: St. Francis Church

Marylynn has been playing the organ in churches since she was about 12 years old and has an excellent background in music. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Piano Performance from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana and a Master’s and Doctorate in Piano Performance from UT-Austin. Currently, she is a Professor of Music at Victoria College where she conducts the choirs and teaches music courses. She and her family regularly attend the 8am service at St. Francis, where both her husband, O.C. Garza, and her children, Ethan and Celina, are also very active.

Leslie Laqua, Christian Education Director, e-mail: St. Francis Church

Christy Kubecka, Parish Secretary, e-mail: St. Francis Church

Patty McLeon, Bookkeeper, e-mail: St. Francis Church

Dan Ramirez, Sexton