Get to know some of our LITS leaders....
Phil Record is a charter member of this parish and is directing his 17th Life in the Spirit or Growth in the Spirit Seminar. He recently retired as coordinator of our Eucharistic ministers, altar servers and sacristans. He prepares our weekly Prayers of the Faithful and heads the parish grief committee. Record is a member of the Cassata High School Board of Directors, and recently retired as chairman of the Diocesan Board of Conciliation and Arbitration. He formerly served as vice chairman of the Diocesan Synod and served on the Diocesan Task Force on Ministry in the Future. He is a native of Fort Worth, a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, and retired as the ombudsman of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram at the end of 1997. He is now an adjunct professor at TCU, where he teaches media ethics. He is a former national president of the Society of Professional Journalists, the nation’s largest journalism organization, and former international president of the Organization of News Ombudsmen.
Cheryl Brooks has been a member of St Bartholomew for 20 years. She is a lector, sacristan and a Eucharistic minister. She and her husband Gary were youth group leaders for 9 years and Cheryl has worked in the Discovery Program for Junior High Youth for the last 5 years. Cheryl belongs to a small faith share group and has participated in several bible studies. The last several years she has been supporting her husband, Gary, in his ministry as Deacon in the church. Cheryl and Gary have three children and four grandchildren. Cheryl has been a science teacher for 25 years and has taught physics and chemistry at both North Side High School and Boswell High School in Fort Worth.
Gary Brooks has been a member of St Bartholomew for 20 years and an Ordained Deacon for the past 7 years. Prior to ordination Gary was a lector and a Eucharistic minister. He and his wife Cheryl were youth group leaders for 9 years. Gary has completed the University of Dallas, School of Ministry Biblical Studies course and has had an additional two years of Post New Testament study. Gary has been a volunteer and a Board Member of Wings of Hope Equitherapy for the last 7 years. Gary and Cheryl have three children and four grandchildren. Gary works full time for Citibank in Irving. Prior to moving to Fort Worth he spent 16 years in the USAF.
Michael Sawey was born and raised in Fort Worth. He has been a member of St. Bartholomew for 22 years and Minister of Music for 15. Michael has a degree in Biology and Environmental Science and currently teaches at TCU. He has been married to April for 16 years and they have a daughter, Alara, who is almost 2. He has directed the music for 4 Life in the Spirit seminars and 2 Growth in the Spirit seminars.
Keith Schmidt is a native of Fort Worth and has been a member of St. Bartholomew Parish for 33 years. He and his wife, Patti, have three grown sons and four grandchildren. Keith has owned and operated Smitty's Paint and Body for 28 years. He attended his first LITS in 1987. He was a team member on Life in the Spirit and Growth in the Spirit seminars in 1995. He is co-director of Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers. He and his wife were involved in the parish youth ministry for 14 years and in the Renew program. He also has participated in Bible studies and share groups.
Marie Tamulevicz is originally from New Jersey and has been a Texan since 1974. She feels that our church community is a very important part of her life. She has previously been involved with the Womenâs Club, the Bereavement Ministry and is a Eucharistic Minister. Marie is also in the Usher Ministry and works in the church office. She is currently on the Board of Directors of Montserrat Retreat House in Lake Dallas. Marie has been a Life in the Spirit Team member many times and is pleased to serve as a co-director for the second time.
Jim Tamulevicz was born and raised in New Jersey. After graduating with a Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, he escaped to Texas where he served as an Air Force B-52 pilot for 9 years. He has worked for Lockheed Martin for the past 28 years as a software engineer. He and his wife Marie recently celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary and have three children and 7.3 grandchildren. Planning to retire at the end of this year, he has been developing his talent in woodworking concentrating on making wooden toys for his grandchildren and for sale. Jim has been a member of St. Bartâs since 1974 where his spiritual life has truly grown. He has served in the counting ministry for over eighteen years; is a Eucharistic Minister, Altar Server and Sacristan; has helped organize the Wednesday morning menâs prayer time. He has twice served as a Life in the Spirit team member, and has co-directed six seminars.
Reyes Trello When I was 14 years old, I did my first seminar of Life in the Spirit in the parish of San Vicente of Paul in Laredo, Texas. I remember that a lady named Connie Adams told me: -Reyes, I have a prophecy for you. You will be great for the Lord, because he has chosen you for his great ministry. I never thought that at 49 years of age, I would be ordained deacon by the diocese of Fort Worth. I am originally from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. I am an immigrant in Fort Worth, USA since 18 years ago. I was a parish member of IHM (Immaculate Heart of Mary) for 15 years and 4 years in St. Bartholomew. In September of 2009, I was ordained permanent deacon by the Bishop Kevin Van. My wife is Barbara Tello and we have 3 daughters. It is the first time that I am a member of the team of Life in the Spirit in St. Bartholomew. I coordinate the different groups of the liturgy. I am also involved in some sacramental celebrations; and I help out as a deacon in Sunday masses at 11am and 1pm.