Team

Michael is the Director of Administration and Finance for the church and school. Key responsibilities are managing budgets and human resources. Michael's family has been parishioners since 1999.

Jacilyn Jackson is the Coordinator of Religious Education at SMOY, she handles the parish faith formation programs and currently handles the front desk operations, scheduling, and sacramental records. She is a Thomas More graduate with a degree in Theology. Jaci enjoys spending time with her husband and five children, coaching sports, and hiking.

Birgitt Hacker is the Pastoral Associate for Adult Faith Formation at SMOY. Birgitt manages our Bible studies, RCIA, parish mission, and speaking events at SMOY. She is a graduate of UC with an MBA and undergraduate degrees in Operation Management and German. She is working on her Masters of Theology at MTSM. In her free time, Birgitt enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading.

Melissa Capella is our Coordinator of Religious Education. She manages faith formation opportunities for young people Pre-K through 12 including formal classes and more casual opportunities. Outside of work, Melissa enjoys baking, spending time with her dog, Chloe, and singing.

You’ve probably seen Tony Arnold, SMOY’s Music Director, singing and playing from the keyboard at Mass (it’s hard to miss him). Honored to be collaborating with talented musicians, he looks forward to working with his fellow music ministers, so that all at SMOY may experience the joy of the Gospels through song.

Michelle is the Communications Coordinator at SMOY. She develops and manages the parish brand across multiple platforms. She also enjoys writing stories, studying Japanese, and designing typefaces.