Saint Philip’s in the Hills is a busy parish with lots of activities, events, and meetings. As the new program year approaches, it’s a good time to review which staff members can be helpful with what.

More information about clergy and staff is always available on the website: www.stphilipstucson.org under the “Welcome” tab on the “Staff & Leadership” page.

Clergy
Mtr Taylor Devine (Taylor.Devine@stphilipstucson.org)
520-299-6421 ext. 144
She is in the office Monday-Thursday and is the point of contact for Intergenerational Ministries (CYFM). If all goes as planned, her maternity leave will begin on Monday, August 25 and she will return to work on Monday, December 1.

Fr Matthew Reese (Matthew.Reese@stphilipstucson.org)
520-299-6421 ext. 133
He is in the office Monday-Thursday and is the point of contact for information about Pastoral Care, Adult Formation, and the day-to-day liturgical life of the parish (Baptisms, Confirmations, funerals, and training for Acolytes and Lectors)

Br Alex Swain (CYFM@stphilipstucson.org)
520-299-6421 ext. 131
He works Tuesdays and Wednesdays and can provide information about Junior and Senior Youth and youth service events. He also participates in worship on the second Sunday of the month.

CYFM (Children, Youth & Family Ministries)
Kate Appel (Kate.Appel@stphilipstucson.org)
She works part-time and manages Nursery coordination, information about Atrium 1 and 2, and CYFM Registration.

Facilities
Mike Italiano (Mike.Italiano@stphilipstucson.org)
Call or text: 520-561-3312
He works Monday-Friday and is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the campus’ buildings and grounds. Mike (or James) is the person to contact if you see something that needs attention.

James Clarke
Call or text: 520-738-3969
He works Monday-Friday and is Mike’s right-hand man. He handles repairs, prepares meeting spaces, and helps keep the facilities running smoothly.

Mo Owen (Mo.Owen@stphilipstucson.org)
520-299-6421 ext. 143
She works part-time Monday-Thursday and manages the events calendar and handles requests for meeting space.

Maria Gutierrez
She works part-time Saturday-Wednesday and ensures the property is clean and ready for use. She is responsible for La Parroquia, the church, the nursery and Bride’s room, the Murphey Gallery, the offices, Saint Anne’s Center, La Paz conference center, and the Saint James room.

Administration
Kate Appel (Kate.Appel@stphilipstucson.org)
She works part-time and creates the program year brochures for Music, Adult Formation, and CYFM.

Kiki Cheney (Kiki.Cheney@stphilipstucson.org)
Call or text: 520-704-2010
She is in the office Monday-Thursday and is the point of contact for administrative matters and general questions, as well as weddings and the sale of columbarium niches.

Mo Owen (Mo.Owen@stphilipstucson.org)
520-299-6421 ext. 143
She works part-time Monday-Thursday and prepares the weekly parish e-newsletter, Bell & Tower, the weekly CYFM e-newsletter, Faithful Families, creates posters, and generally keeps the parish up-to-date on its many activities.

Cheryle Johnson (frontdesk@stphilipstucson.org)
520-299-6421 ext 110
She works part-time Monday-Thursday at the front desk answering the phone, managing the online parish directory, Breeze, and overseeing compliance with the Diocesan safety program, Safeguarding. Cheryle also assists the parish bookkeeper, and on Sundays from 9:00am-12:00pm you’ll find her in the Little Shop.

Shelby Parsons (accounting@stphilipstucson.org)
520-299-6421 ext 120
She works remotely from Ohio part-time Monday-Thursday. Shelby handles the parish’s bookkeeping and employment benefits.

Music
Justin Appel (Justin.Appel@stphilipstucson.org)
520-299-6421 ext. 119
He is in the office Monday-Thursday and, as Director of Music, coordinates the music for liturgical services, and manages the three adult and two youth choirs.

Jeffrey Campbell (Jeffrey.Campbell@stphilipstucson.org)
520-299-6421 ext. 132
He works Tuesday-Friday, as well as Sundays and other liturgical occasions, and is the Assistant Director of Music and Organist. He accompanies the choirs, and is responsible for the organ music at all principal services of the church year.

Church
Ayden Carrell
He works part-time and supports clergy with the daily and Sunday worship services, and prepares coffee hour on Sunday mornings.

Ayden is the point person if an emergency happens overnight but for anything related to the campus during the day or evening, please contact Mike Italiano.