Campaign Stewardship Committee

We are grateful for the members of our Campaign Stewardship Committee who have generously shared their time and wisdom in support of this campaign. Through their work in fundraising, gift management, communications, and events, they help advance the mission of our parish and ensure that we are good stewards of the gifts entrusted to us. We thank them for their faithful service and dedication to building up the Church.

Tom Ryder
"My name is Tom Ryder.  My wife, Meg, and my Daughter, Faith and I, have been a part of St. Louis de Montfort for 18 years.  One of the biggest reasons this campaign matters to me is the blessings we have obtained with the Saint Louis De Montfort community.  Being active in church activities such as Christ Renews his Parish, The Rescue Project, bible studies, bar stool theology, the church festival, and so much more has allowed us to become closely bonded with so many wonderful people on a path to continue building our Faith.  This community is a large part of what inspired me to become Catholic 12 years ago.  Each time I see those with whom I have grown in my Catholic faith, I feel the fire of the Holy Spirit within me.  The additional capacity in the Sanctuary & the Adoration Chapel will allow others to have the same opportunity I have been blessed with."

Dave Reitz

Jane Reitz

Jon Zatkulak
"My name is Jon Zatkulak, a 40-year parishioner at SLDM with my wife, Rosie.  Being involved in our parish long term vision plan and building project have already given me many graced moments.  From meeting several new families and sharing in their excitement for all things SLDM, I've found myself inspired by the significance of what we're on the verge of accomplishing.  A new church and adoration chapel will heighten the awareness of God's beauty and presence for not only our current parishioners, but the families and generations to follow.  The reality of being a small part of this legacy fills my heart with great hope, trust and gratitude."

Rosie Zatkulak
"Being blessed as a parishioner and involvement in many ministries these past 40 years, St. Louis de Montfort is second family to me.  It is an absolute joy and privilege to be a part of the ongoing work with our capital campaign. With our travels to several churches and recently to Italy, I am struck by how sacred beauty truly “lifts up my heart and soul to God” and am thrilled that our new church and Eucharistic adoration chapel will bring that to countless people."

Scott Hudson
"My name is Scott Hudson. My wife, Sara, and I have four children on earth and one in Heaven ranging from one to nine years old: Sophia, Solomon, Sylvia †, Savio, and Samuel.  Sara and I have been parishioners at SLDM for four years. I am excited about this campaign for several reasons.  First, we are a very welcoming parish and more space will allow us to offer greater hospitality to visitors and those interested in praying with us, especially in front of the Most Blessed Sacrament.  Second, we are pilgrims on a journey through this world. Our church should look like an embassy of Heaven to remind us of our true homeland. I trust that this campaign will accomplish this through discerning intentionality and beauty, directing our eyes and hearts heavenward."

Sara Hudson
"I'm Sara Hudson. My husband Scott and I have been married for 10 years and have 4 kiddos earthside (Sophia, Solomon, Savio, and Samuel) and 1 in Heaven. Our two oldest kids attend SLDM's school and we've been parishioners for about 4 years. I am SO excited about the new church project primarily because we're being intentional about making space for more people to join in worshipping God together. Additionally, I know the leadership team has been so prayerful and intentional about incorporating sacred beauty throughout the entire design. Finally, I am thrilled my kids will have the possibility to attend adoration as a class throughout the school day."

Laura Schlafer
"My name is Laura, I am wife to my husband, Jason, and mother to our two children, Eli and Eleanor. Eli is our saint in Heaven and Eleanor is 5 years old.  We have been parishioners at SLDM for about three years.  We love our church family and community.  I am passionate about so many aspects of our building project.  I am excited for the ways God will use us to love and serve his people in, around, and beyond the walls of SLDM."

Jason Schlafer
"My name is Jason, I am husband to my wife, Laura, and father to our two children, Eli and Eleanor.  Eli is our saint in Heaven and Eleanor is our 5-year-old .  We have been parishioners at SLDM for about three years. We love our church and school community and the serving opportunities through SLDM. I am passionate about being involved with the building of his kingdom through our build project that will be here for future generations."

Gabriel Wiese
"My name is Gabriel, and I am the husband of my wife, Emma, and father to our two daughters, Zelie and Stella. We have been parishioners for two years. There are many things that excite me about this building project, but I am especially excited about the larger Adoration Chapel and the opportunity it will create for more people to spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. I look forward to having a space where my family can pray together without feeling cramped."