Reverend Timothy D. Luschen - Pastor
Reverend Timothy D. Luschen became the pastor of St. Charles Parish in June 2010. More to come soon!

Father Wickersham - Associate Pastor
Father James Andrew Wickersham is the Associate Pastor of St. Charles. He was born in Norman, OK, went to Norman High, attended the University of Oklahoma in Norman - you see a trend here? He was ordained to the priesthood May 30, 2008 for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City by Archbishop Eusebius Beltran. Fr. Wickersham oversees the parish altar servers, teaches in the school and first year Confirmation and is also chaplain to Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School. Fr. Wickersham has one sister and enjoys spending time with his niece and nephew who happen to live in Norman.

Deacon Bill King
Deacon Bill King is married to Anna Marie King and they have three adult children and four grandchildren, two of which attends St. Charles School. Bill and Anne hail from Western New York State; however, they moved to the OKC metro area with their family in June 1992 from Myrtle Beach, SC. Before entering formation to the Permanent Deaconate, Bill served in the United States Air Force for more than 28 years. During those years Bill and his family lived in a variety of places, including 5 years in Germany and 3 in Korea. In April of 2003 the Department of the Air Force offered Bill a position on Tinker AFB where he is currently employed. Bill holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Education from Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, TX; a Bachelor of Arts in Theology, Pastoral Ministry from Newman University in Wichita, KS; and a Master of Arts in Theology, Pastoral Ministry from Aquinas Theological Institute, St. Louis, MO. He was ordained to the Permanent Deaconate for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City in November 2006.

Deacon Chester A. Bartlett
Before his ordination on June 8, 2002, Deacon Chet had retired from Pacific Gas and Electric Co in 1995. He and his wife, Sue move to Oklahoma in 2006. They have a daughter, Suzi and son-in-law, Vern.

Vince Brady - Director of Religious Education
Vincent Brady began his ministry at St. Charles as the Director of Religious Education on July 1, 1979. A month later, he flew back to his home in Iowa to marry Cindy. Cindy is a therapist in private practice. Vince and Cindy have three adult children who attended St. Charles School and grew up in the parish. They are avid mountain climbers and love to vacation in Colorado. Vince loves woodwork and can frequently be found covered with sawdust. As the Director of Religious Education Vince provides educational experiences for all age groups at St. Charles. He directs the Christian Formation Program that provides religious education for students from 3 years old through high school, the Journey of Faith, JustFaith, Sacramental preparation for baptism, Reconciliation and First Communion, Men's Faith and Book Club. He is also the parish facilitator for Safe Environment.

Linda Clark - Administrative Assistant
Linda is a long time member of St. Charles and has been part of the staff for 6years. She and her husband have two grown children. She is loves to paint and spends a bit of her time continuing her education in the ways to create beauty in her art. It is sometimes difficult to discern who is responsible for what because Linda divides her time between social ministry and education areas, providing assistance to the Social Justice Committee, the Women's Prayer Dinner, the JustFaith program, and special projects. She also schedules facility usage for the parish.

Karen Flores - Parish Secretary
Karen was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She has been an Okie now for 40 years, just long enough to have added “y’all” and “reckon” to her everyday vocabulary. She been at St. Charles as a parishioner and choir member for 12 years, and on staff here as Parish Secretary since July 2002. She is the mother of two grown children, her son, Jim, and his wife, along with her two most beautiful grandchildren (please ask to see their picture if you happen to be in her office – you’ll see I’m right) live in Ohio. Karen’s daughter Vicki lives in Piedmont, OK. Dexter, a venerable Weimaraner puppy of 12 years, warms her home and hearth. When not singing in St. Charles choir, she is singing barbershop with the OK City Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International. One of her recent interests is in making wire-wrapped jewelry, and “I’m still searching for the dividing line between “big and bold” and just plain “gaudy”.”

Margaret Phipps - Pastoral Associate
Margaret, her husband J.B. and three daughters have been members of St. Charles for over 30 years and the girls all went to our parish school. She grew up here in Oklahoma City and her family was charter members of St. Patrick’s parish. She and her extended family live for summer in White Pine Colorado, where they have been going since she was 16 years old. She began her ministry here at St. Charles in June of 1985. Quite a few of our parish volunteer’s work in one of the areas she finds and trains coordinators and assist the coordinators in facilitating the program/ministry. Any programs that assist individuals like; Blood Drives, the Dorothy Day Center, St. Charles Free Clinic, Funeral Dinners, Holiday Programs, Mobile Meals, RAIN Team and St. Vincent de Paul all fall under Social Ministry, also Coffee & Donuts and Parish Activities. Stewardship is another primary area of focus for her. This area would include coordination of volunteer and financial drives and of fundraising for all groups. Margaret wants to make it clear that she spends most of her time assisting others do “their ministry". Nothing would happen here without all the wonderful coordinators and volunteers who make it happen. It doesn’t matter if you are sweeping the floor or serving on one of our boards, each role is important to provide for the Kingdom of God.”

Rachel Fontanez - Youth and Young Adults
Rachel is a passionate Catholic convert with a flair for youth ministry. At the ripe age of 14 she found the Catholic faith and has been in love ever since. She went to Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan and studied theology. She was a full time volunteer at Covenant House in Missouri, working with “at-risk” youth. Before coming to St. Charles she was employed as a Youth Minister in Spokane Washington.

Sister Patricia Gonzalez - Hispanic Ministry
Sister Patricia also hails from Texas, having lived in Fort Worth from the time she was six years old. One of seven children, she has three brothers and three sisters. Sister is a member of the Guadalupanas Catechist Sisters. She took her temporary vows in 2004 and will renew them on August 15, in preparation for her perpetual vows. The temporary vows, or time spent as a novice, can be renewed every year for up to eight years, as one discerns a vocation. It can also be less time if a candidate feels ready. This is Sister’s second year of living in Oklahoma City. She spent last year at Sacred Heart parish on S. Shartel. Her job at St. Charles will include training for sacraments, translation, service to the Hispanic community, home visits, and many other duties. Stop by to give a warm St. Charles welcome to Sister Patricia if you see her at Mass.

Joey Jacobs - Property Director

Margaret Hochla - Music and MinistryMargaret Hochla is Director of Music and Liturgy here at St Charles Borromeo. The Vatican II document on the Sacred Liturgy, SACROSANCTUM CONCILIUM, reminds us that

... the liturgy is the summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed; at the same time it is the font from which all her power flows.

Margaret is tasked with fostering connections from the liturgy to our lives "in the world." This work continues at St Charles through shared devotions, meals and other offerings of service and fellowship that flow from the worship of God in Spirit and Truth. Margaret works along with the priests , deacons, and others in ministry formation and training. Margaret is also part of the pastoral team seeking to facilitate greater efforts in evangelization of the unchurched and in providing a variety of formation and education experiences for adults through the "Growing the Faith of Grown-ups" programs. Margaret Hochla facilitates the Stewardship of Time and Talent initiatives where parishioners take an increasingly active role in developing and nurturing this vision of discipleship.

Margaret has served other parishes in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City as Director of Religious Education, RCIA Director, Youth Minister, Director of Music and Liturgy, Adult Education Director, Facilities Scheduler and Coordinator. Margaret is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma (music), Kansas Newman University (pastoral ministry/education administration) and Aquinas Institute of Theology on the campus of the University of St Louis (masters in pastoral ministry/theology)

Margaret and her husband, Victor, have 4 children. Three have already graduated from St Charles school and the fourth one is currently attending our excellent school. Margaret is grateful for the opportunity to serve here at St Charles.

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