Meet Our Team

I grew up with four brothers and two sisters in Trenton, OH, where we attended Holy Name Parish until we moved to Champaign County. There, we attended Sacred Heart Parish in New Carlisle. Homeschooled until eighth grade, I went to Graham High School, Bowling Green State University, then the Air Force for three years before entering seminary. I enjoy praying the Rosary, and in my spare time, I like to read, play board games and video games, and watch sci- fi and fantasy films.

Deacon Michael Muse is a Solemnly Professed Lay Dominican, a Chaplain at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, prepares couples for marriage, 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, and does parish Annulments. Presently, he is working for the Holy Family Parishes in Clermont County as the Director of Administration and Facilities. He has been married to Carrie for 29 years and has a 22 year old daughter, Lauren, who is a CVICU Nurse at Christ Hospital. Deacon Mike will complete his Master's in Theology in 2025.

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.

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.

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.