Team

Jeff is a permanent deacon at SMOY since 2010. Besides liturgical and sacramental duties Jeff prepares couples for marriage and works in prison ministry. Married to Monica, three children and soon six grandchildren. Jeff enjoys the opportunity to preach and share God’s Word.

Deacon Michael Muse is a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, Simply Professed Lay Dominican, and does the parish Annulments. Presently, he is working at Mount St. Mary's Seminary as the Business Operations Manager. He has been married to Carrie for 26 years and has a 19 year old daughter, Lauren who will be a sophomore at St. Louis University.

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.

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.

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.