I am humbled to be serving as a Deacon for the community of St Joseph.  This has been MY home parish for over 40 years and I treasure the relationships that have built here during that time.
   
  I am from a small northeast Iowa town part of a large catholic family.  Most family members were farmers, and I enjoyed growing up in that environment.  After High School and a short period in college, I enlisted in the Air Force and spent three years in Germany.  Upon completion of that commitment, I felt the urge to travel and came to California with the intention of staying only about a week.  I was encouraged to stay by an aunt and uncle, found employment and met my wife Teri (a fifth-generation Californian).
   
  Teri and I started our married life in 1975 in South Pasadena,  Alhambra and Temple City before moving the Placentia in 1986.  Our priority was to find a church home and we were pleased to be members of St Joseph since our relocation.
   
  I have four adult daughters, three are married, and we have six grandchildren.  Our daughters are living in four different states and I am blessed to be able to travel to be with them at various times during the year.
   
  I have been active in parish ministry since becoming A member of St Joseph. MY WIFE served as Coordinator of the English Faith Formation for children in pre-school through 5 th grade for 12 years. We were involved in Children’s Faith Formation, Youth Ministry, RCIA, Pastoral Council, and the Knights of Columbus among other ministries.
   
  I was ordained in 2013 by Bishop Kevin Vann and assigned to St Joseph Parish.  This has opened new opportunities to serve our community.  I am involved in the Baptism Ministry, Marriages, Vigils and Funerals, and continue with involvement in various other ministries in the Parish.  Outside the parish, I am involved with Eucharistic Minister to the Sick at St Jude, and the Special Needs Advisory Circle for the Diocese.
   
  I am blessed to serve here and trust that God will continue to guide all of us in our journey of faith.
   
  Always in Christ
   
  Deacon Ken