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Co-Coordinator: Sergio Martinez
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Senior Psychology major from Immokalee, FL
As a freshman I first got involved at St.A's. by getting free food at Newman club. Soon I was convinced to go on the Alpha retreat and from there on my involvement at St. A’s increased tenfold. I began to participate and get involved with the CG Mission Trips, CSF, Nueva Alianza, intramurals, tailgating, etc. Things I enjoy include: Laughing obnoxiously,The Office, Modern Family, coloring, New York Yankees, volleyball, chicken wings, Christmas, hiking, running, baseball, the beach, posing for pictures & marinara sauce.
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Co-Coordinator: Stephanie Bires
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Fourth Year Geology and Classical Studies major from Dade City, FL
Hello all,
My name is Stephanie and I am one of your coalition co-coordinators this year. I am so excited that you are interested in deepening your faith with our community. I came to St. A’s as a freshman in search of a home away from home, and the Catholic Student Center has exceeded my wildest expectations. I have grown so much as a person, a leader, and as a Catholic. The amazing people in this community really are my family, and my family continues to grow every day. My advice for any and all new students is simple. Get Involved! Go to the Blast Off Week events. Then, most definitely, go on the Alpha Retreat. Come to our weekly events. Join a Catholic Gator Bible Study. Before you know it, you will be just as in love with this community as I am.
I am super excited to meet you and welcome you to my family!
God Bless!
Stephanie
My favorite pass times include exploring, cooking, organizing things, and attending every event that the Catholic Student Center can throw at me. I truly believe that singing and laughing are balm for the soul, so I participate in both activities as often as I possibly can, even if it means singing in the shower and laughing at myself. My dream job would be to work for Franciscan University of Steubenville in organizing the Steubenville high school youth conferences that take place around the country every summer.
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Treasurer: Kevin Gulig
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Master's student in Speech/Language Pathology from Gainesville, FL
I am from Gainesville and grown up at St. Augustine Parish and wanted to give back. I am an easy-going person and I love to make people laugh and try to help them in whatever way I can. I want to help people come to know Jesus Christ through the Church and also encourage them to pursue God through the way they live.
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Social Coordinator: Katherine Rzeczycki
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Sophomore Elementary Education major from Coral Springs, FL
Entering UF my freshman year was a difficult transition for me, being so far away from close family and friends. I turned to my faith and the church to find some inner peace. At St.A’s I found a church, and a place to get involved. It began by going bowling with a few Catholic Gators and everything grew from there. I met Ms. Debby and got involved in the mission trip she leads and met so many wonderful people that drew me closer to the St. A’s community. I’m so grateful to now be part of the student leadership.
I love meeting new people and going on adventures. I strive to do my best in everything I do and love getting involved in things I have not tried. I’m a huge people person and I firmly believe that a smile makes a huge difference. God is good!!
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Service Coordinator: Courtney Hassan
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Junior, Event Management major from Jacksonville, FL
I have always been a bit of a homebody, so despite my excitement when I began at UF my freshman year, I was nervous as well. I went to Mass on the first Sunday I was in Gainesville alone and met plenty of wonderful people. I began to get more and more involved, and I could not deny that the love I felt while at St. Augustine's was something really special.
I love helping people. I think service is using God's love to make people smile, and that is what I'm trying to do with my life. I strive to share God's love everyday, and I am trying to spread it like wildfire.
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Music Coordinator: Ana Gutierrez
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Senior psychology major and theater and classics double minor from Clearwater, Fla.
When I first came to UF, I was scared. It was such a big campus, with so many people, and so many things to do. Thankfully, I had my older sister to help me find my way. She introduced me to the St. A's community. I started off going to Newman every once in awhile. Then she convinced me to go on Alpha. After that, I couldn't stop going to St. A's events. I met so many amazing people on that retreat! I got incredibly involved within this community. I was an officer in Newman club for the past two years, and now I'm the music coordinator. I have gone on a mission trip; attend Newman, CSF, and Nueva Alianza; have served on the Alpha retreat; go to the FIRE retreat; play intramurals; and, of course, sing with the music ministry. Music has become such an important part of my life. It helps me delve deep into my prayer life and grow so much closer to God. Music is so integral to the liturgy, therefore making it integral to life! I feel so blessed to serve as the music coordinator this year.
When I'm not at St. A's, I can usually be found playing sports (especially basketball), singing, punching bears, acting, chasing tornadoes, reading, dancing with sharks, and hanging out with my friends.
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