Hello, everyone! My name is Melissa Bagdon, and I want to thank everyone who has offered such warm welcomes as I begin my new role as Parish Business Manager. My last position required skills in management of finance, facilities, projects, and human resources—skills I pray will serve the needs of the parish that I so dearly love. I am looking forward to caring for the temporal needs of the parish while also being able to live a life of faith.
My husband, Jeff, and I have three grown children and two grandsons. We were both raised in the faith and strive to feed our spiritual lives daily. We appreciate all the church does to help us better understand and live that faith. Among other ministries, I was a leader in RCIA for twelve years, which were some of the most faith-building years of my life.
We have enjoyed being part of the journey as four separate churches slowly become one, united parish family. Though the transformation has given us all challenges, I appreciate the benefits this union has given us. I am grateful for all God has given me through my journeys, and am so excited to be able to use those gifts in my new position. Please keep me in your prayers, and please be patient as I learn the ropes.