Father Sabas Mallya was born in the "Umbwe Village" of Tanzania. He attended seminary in Tanzania and was ordained on June 30, 1991. Father Sabas also studied at the Lateran University of Rome and received a Master's Degree in Pastoral Theology. Soon after, he served as a novice master at Sabuko in Tanzania. Father Sabas' ministry has also taken him to three continents. He has served as parochial vicar at Rosana Parish (Tanzania), Parrochia San Maria Magiore (Italy), St. Raphael Church (Santa Barbara), St. Francis Xavier (Pico Rivera). He was also a pastor at Parrochia San Giorgio Martire (Italy) and St. Eugune (Los Angeles) and as Administrator of St. Benedict the African (Chicago). In our diocese he served at St. Joseph parish in Stuart before joining us in 2009.  Father Sabas is a member of the Apostolic Life Community of Priests in the Opus Spirtus Sancti (ALCP/OSS).

Father Sabas Mallya was born in the "Umbwe Village" of Tanzania. He attended seminary in Tanzania and was ordained on June 30, 1991. Father Sabas also studied at the Lateran University of Rome and received a Master's Degree in Pastoral Theology. Soon after, he served as a novice master at Sabuko in Tanzania. Father Sabas' ministry has also taken him to three continents. He has served as parochial vicar at Rosana Parish (Tanzania), Parrochia San Maria Magiore (Italy), St. Raphael Church (Santa Barbara), St. Francis Xavier (Pico Rivera). He was also a pastor at Parrochia San Giorgio Martire (Italy) and St. Eugune (Los Angeles) and as Administrator of St. Benedict the African (Chicago). In our diocese he served at St. Joseph parish in Stuart before joining us in 2009.  Father Sabas is a member of the Apostolic Life Community of Priests in the Opus Spirtus Sancti (ALCP/OSS).

Fr. Raciel Trevino, a native of Monterrey, Mexico, is the third of six children.  He studied Chemistry for three years and then decided to enter the seminary in Monterrey.  In 1997 Fr. Raciel came to the United States.  He attended St. Vincent de Paul Seminary in Boynton Beach and was ordained in 2003 by (then) Bishop Sean O'Malley.  Fr. Raciel was assigned to  St. Juliana, Holy Family and Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission in our diocese.  He enjoys working in our parish sees himself as an instrument used by God to act for all. 

Fr. Raciel Trevino, a native of Monterrey, Mexico, is the third of six children.  He studied Chemistry for three years and then decided to enter the seminary in Monterrey.  In 1997 Fr. Raciel came to the United States.  He attended St. Vincent de Paul Seminary in Boynton Beach and was ordained in 2003 by (then) Bishop Sean O'Malley.  Fr. Raciel was assigned to  St. Juliana, Holy Family and Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission in our diocese.  He enjoys working in our parish sees himself as an instrument used by God to act for all. 

Fr. Glen Pothier is originally from Nova Scotia, Canada. He studied at the Saint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary and was ordained in 1995 for the Diocese of Palm Beach.  After ordination, Fr. Glen served in several parishes, including Saint Helen and Saint Ignatius Loyola Cathedral.  He then studied Canon Law at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, and now serves as Adjutant Judicial Vicar and canon lawyer in the Tribunal and Office of Canonical Services.  Fr. Glen assists us on the  weekend and we are blessed by his presence.

Fr. Glen Pothier is originally from Nova Scotia, Canada. He studied at the Saint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary and was ordained in 1995 for the Diocese of Palm Beach.  After ordination, Fr. Glen served in several parishes, including Saint Helen and Saint Ignatius Loyola Cathedral.  He then studied Canon Law at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, and now serves as Adjutant Judicial Vicar and canon lawyer in the Tribunal and Office of Canonical Services.  Fr. Glen assists us on the  weekend and we are blessed by his presence.

Deacon Don Battiston graduated from Marianapolis Prep School, Georgetown University and St. Thomas Seminary. He was ordained to the Diaconate in 1976 for the Archdiocese of Hartford.  Deacon Don assists the parish on week-ends; however, his primary ministry is with the Diocesan Office of Prison Ministry as a Catholic Chaplain at two maximum security prisons. He and his wife Pam have 5 children and 13 grandchildren.

Deacon Don Battiston graduated from Marianapolis Prep School, Georgetown University and St. Thomas Seminary. He was ordained to the Diaconate in 1976 for the Archdiocese of Hartford.  Deacon Don assists the parish on week-ends; however, his primary ministry is with the Diocesan Office of Prison Ministry as a Catholic Chaplain at two maximum security prisons. He and his wife Pam have 5 children and 13 grandchildren.

Deacon Byron Champagne was ordained as a Permanent Deacon in September 2006. Deacon Byron and Linda have been married for 37 years and have 4 grown children and 2 grandchildren. Their journey led them to Jupiter in 1999 where their faith continues to grow here at St Peter Parish. The Lord has led Deacon Byron to outreach ministries, Food for Families, SVDP, and currently chairing the SAM ministry with his wife Linda. His career has been in sales for the past 25 years and he currently works with PNC Bank.

Deacon Byron Champagne was ordained as a Permanent Deacon in September 2006. Deacon Byron and Linda have been married for 37 years and have 4 grown children and 2 grandchildren. Their journey led them to Jupiter in 1999 where their faith continues to grow here at St Peter Parish. The Lord has led Deacon Byron to outreach ministries, Food for Families, SVDP, and currently chairing the SAM ministry with his wife Linda. His career has been in sales for the past 25 years and he currently works with PNC Bank.

Deacon Steve McMahon and his wife Mona are both "Native Floridians". They live in Abacoa with their four children (Steve Jr., Tess, Katie and Matthew) and was ordained right here at St. Peter in 1999 in what is now the Parish Hall.  Deacon Steve is involved in our LifeTeen ministry.

He graduated from Clemson University and began his theological education at St. Vincent De Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach attending nights and weekends. Deacon Steve has made a career working full-time supporting his family as a Financial Consultant at a major brokerage firm since 1985.  Mr. McMahon also served seven years as Captain McMahon in the  U. S. Air Force. where he learned how to drink coffee and fly sideways for hours at a time.  

"After years of searching for peace, I found the answer had been right in front of me all the time. Get off the couch and help someone and the peace that you seek will find you."

Deacon Steve McMahon and his wife Mona are both "Native Floridians". They live in Abacoa with their four children (Steve Jr., Tess, Katie and Matthew) and was ordained right here at St. Peter in 1999 in what is now the Parish Hall.  Deacon Steve is involved in our LifeTeen ministry.

He graduated from Clemson University and began his theological education at St. Vincent De Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach attending nights and weekends. Deacon Steve has made a career working full-time supporting his family as a Financial Consultant at a major brokerage firm since 1985.  Mr. McMahon also served seven years as Captain McMahon in the  U. S. Air Force. where he learned how to drink coffee and fly sideways for hours at a time.  

"After years of searching for peace, I found the answer had been right in front of me all the time. Get off the couch and help someone and the peace that you seek will find you."

Deacon Joe Pollock was ordained as a Permanent Deacon in September 2006 here in the Diocese of Palm Beach. He is married to Kathy and along with their two children and now their families have been parishioners of St. Peter since 1988. Deacon Joe is now retired from his career as a consulting civil engineer and has embarked on his new career as a deacon. He is very thankful for the support and encouragement expressed by the parish and looks forward to helping parishioners grow in their relationship with God and love of Him. Deacon Joe’s prayer is that each of us will know Jesus more clearly, love Him more dearly, and follow Him more nearly.

Deacon Joe Pollock was ordained as a Permanent Deacon in September 2006 here in the Diocese of Palm Beach. He is married to Kathy and along with their two children and now their families have been parishioners of St. Peter since 1988. Deacon Joe is now retired from his career as a consulting civil engineer and has embarked on his new career as a deacon. He is very thankful for the support and encouragement expressed by the parish and looks forward to helping parishioners grow in their relationship with God and love of Him. Deacon Joe’s prayer is that each of us will know Jesus more clearly, love Him more dearly, and follow Him more nearly.

Deacon Stephen Scienzo was born in Providence RI and ordained as a Permanent Deacon on September 6th 2008. He moved to Florida in 1968 with his parents and met his wife Cheri in 1971 and married her in 1972. They have two children Michael and Catherine and three grand children Liliana, Toby, and Salvatore. A parishioner since 1987, Deacon Stephen has been involved in many different ministries. He has served as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Lector, and Altar Server as well as working in the Food for Families ministry and the Ministry for the Sick. He has recently become involved in Pastoral Care at St Mary’s Hospital for the diocese of Palm Beach and oversees our Hospital, Nursing Home, Critically ill, and Home bound Ministry for the Sick at St Peters. Currently Stephen is an Independent Insurance Agent and owner of his own firm Scienzo and Associates Insurance Agency. His desire in life has always been to serve needs of others as he now serves the people of God as a Permanent Deacon. He reminds us that “Life is precious from the moment of conception until natural death and should never be taken for granted. Life is a Gift from God. Let us always remember that and cherish it.”

Deacon Stephen Scienzo was born in Providence RI and ordained as a Permanent Deacon on September 6th 2008. He moved to Florida in 1968 with his parents and met his wife Cheri in 1971 and married her in 1972. They have two children Michael and Catherine and three grand children Liliana, Toby, and Salvatore. A parishioner since 1987, Deacon Stephen has been involved in many different ministries. He has served as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Lector, and Altar Server as well as working in the Food for Families ministry and the Ministry for the Sick. He has recently become involved in Pastoral Care at St Mary’s Hospital for the diocese of Palm Beach and oversees our Hospital, Nursing Home, Critically ill, and Home bound Ministry for the Sick at St Peters. Currently Stephen is an Independent Insurance Agent and owner of his own firm Scienzo and Associates Insurance Agency. His desire in life has always been to serve needs of others as he now serves the people of God as a Permanent Deacon. He reminds us that “Life is precious from the moment of conception until natural death and should never be taken for granted. Life is a Gift from God. Let us always remember that and cherish it.”

Sr. Manuela de Jesus Gutierrez, MGSpS was born in Merida, Yucatan Mexico.  She came to the United States in 1975 and has worked in many different places, including Los Angeles, Stockton, and Huntington, California; New Bedford, Massachusetts and Immokalee and Belle glade, Florida.  Sister Manuela works predominantly with Migrant Ministry but has also been a Religious Education Director and worked in Lay Formation programs.  Sr. Manuela has been a Guadulpan sister for over 40 years.  She is happy to be here at St. Peter and enjoys serving God's people. 

Sr. Manuela de Jesus Gutierrez, MGSpS was born in Merida, Yucatan Mexico.  She came to the United States in 1975 and has worked in many different places, including Los Angeles, Stockton, and Huntington, California; New Bedford, Massachusetts and Immokalee and Belle glade, Florida.  Sister Manuela works predominantly with Migrant Ministry but has also been a Religious Education Director and worked in Lay Formation programs.  Sr. Manuela has been a Guadulpan sister for over 40 years.  She is happy to be here at St. Peter and enjoys serving God's people. 

Sr. Marta Lucía Tobón Gómez, MGSpS was born in Medellín, Colombia and immigrated with her family to the United States in 1970. She completed high school in Miami and began college there as well. It was in Miami that she met the Guadulpan sisters and in 1975 went to Mexico to study and become a sister. Sr. Marta finished her studies in Religious Education and then returned to the United States to begin evangelization and religious education with the migrant community. She worked in Taunton, MA, Attleboro, MA, New Bedford, MA, Puerto Rico, Miami, FL, Hermosa Beach, CA, Los Ángeles, CA before coming to St. Peter in 2003. Here at St. Peter she has seen God working through the support and dedication of the parish to help El Sol Labor Center become a reality.

Sr. Marta Lucía Tobón Gómez, MGSpS was born in Medellín, Colombia and immigrated with her family to the United States in 1970. She completed high school in Miami and began college there as well. It was in Miami that she met the Guadulpan sisters and in 1975 went to Mexico to study and become a sister. Sr. Marta finished her studies in Religious Education and then returned to the United States to begin evangelization and religious education with the migrant community. She worked in Taunton, MA, Attleboro, MA, New Bedford, MA, Puerto Rico, Miami, FL, Hermosa Beach, CA, Los Ángeles, CA before coming to St. Peter in 2003. Here at St. Peter she has seen God working through the support and dedication of the parish to help El Sol Labor Center become a reality.

Sr. Teresa Aguiñaga Guerra, MGSpS was born in San Felipe Guanajuato, México. In 1958 she entered the Institute of the Guadalupan Missionaries of the Holy Spirit, where she began her preparation for her missionary life. In 1985 she began a four years course of study on the spiritual life in the Institute of Spirituality in Guadalajara, Mexico. Since becoming a Guadaupan sister in December of 1966 she has served in Puerto Rico, Fort Myers, Immokalee, Homestead, Fl. New Bedford, Mass. , Tifton Ga. Glenwood Springs Co. Sr. Teresa is very happy to be able to serve and journey with the faith community of St. Peter.

Sr. Teresa Aguiñaga Guerra, MGSpS was born in San Felipe Guanajuato, México. In 1958 she entered the Institute of the Guadalupan Missionaries of the Holy Spirit, where she began her preparation for her missionary life. In 1985 she began a four years course of study on the spiritual life in the Institute of Spirituality in Guadalajara, Mexico. Since becoming a Guadaupan sister in December of 1966 she has served in Puerto Rico, Fort Myers, Immokalee, Homestead, Fl. New Bedford, Mass. , Tifton Ga. Glenwood Springs Co. Sr. Teresa is very happy to be able to serve and journey with the faith community of St. Peter.

Giovanna Christian was born and grew up in the Chicago area. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering.  She has been a parishioner since 1990 and has been the Director of Finance since 2000.  She is an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion,a member of the Mission Ministry and Bell Choir. She has three children, Kate, Kelly and Michael.  Giovanna loves being a part of our dynamic growing parish and enjoys participating in its many events, from spiritual to social and getting to know our wonderful families.

Giovanna Christian was born and grew up in the Chicago area. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering.  She has been a parishioner since 1990 and has been the Director of Finance since 2000.  She is an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion,a member of the Mission Ministry and Bell Choir. She has three children, Kate, Kelly and Michael.  Giovanna loves being a part of our dynamic growing parish and enjoys participating in its many events, from spiritual to social and getting to know our wonderful families.

Marianne Doughney is the Director of Youth Ministry and Confirmation 1 and 2 programs at St. Peter Parish.  Before joining our parish family in July of 2003, she served as Director of Youth Ministry/Confirmation at St. Lucie Catholic Church for four years.  Marianne has been married to her husband Jack for 30 years.  They have three children, John who resides in Manhattan, Killian who resides in Lake Park and Shannon who resides in Palm Beach Gardens.  Marianne is very happy to work with the teens and families of St. Peter Parish to develop and maintain a vibrant LIFE TEEN Youth Ministry and Confirmation Program.

Marianne Doughney is the Director of Youth Ministry and Confirmation 1 and 2 programs at St. Peter Parish.  Before joining our parish family in July of 2003, she served as Director of Youth Ministry/Confirmation at St. Lucie Catholic Church for four years.  Marianne has been married to her husband Jack for 30 years.  They have three children, John who resides in Manhattan, Killian who resides in Lake Park and Shannon who resides in Palm Beach Gardens.  Marianne is very happy to work with the teens and families of St. Peter Parish to develop and maintain a vibrant LIFE TEEN Youth Ministry and Confirmation Program.

Mary Ann Glickman and her family moved to Florida from Ossining, New York in 1987. She lives in Jupiter with her husband Peter and children Nicole and Marc. Mary Ann works in our nursery on Tuesdays and Sundays and really enjoys taking care of our little ones.

Mary Ann Glickman and her family moved to Florida from Ossining, New York in 1987. She lives in Jupiter with her husband Peter and children Nicole and Marc. Mary Ann works in our nursery on Tuesdays and Sundays and really enjoys taking care of our little ones.

Steve Knecht is our facilities manager and a native Floridian, who can trace his family back to the founding families in Palm Bay dating to the mid 1800’s. After attending the University of Florida, he went to work for Harris Corporation enabling him to travel all around the world, live abroad and consultant with Governments on various projects. Music is his greatest passion and on the weekends serves as the organist/choirmaster for Holy Faith Episcopal Church in Port St. Lucie.

Steve Knecht is our facilities manager and a native Floridian, who can trace his family back to the founding families in Palm Bay dating to the mid 1800’s. After attending the University of Florida, he went to work for Harris Corporation enabling him to travel all around the world, live abroad and consultant with Governments on various projects. Music is his greatest passion and on the weekends serves as the organist/choirmaster for Holy Faith Episcopal Church in Port St. Lucie.

Christine Macdonald is the Parish Secretary.  Christine was born in Long Island, New York and moved to Merritt Island, FL as an infant.  In 1972 Christine and her family moved to Port St. Lucie, FL where she still resides.  Christine is a single parent with three daughters; Allison, Jennifer, and Heather.  Christine shares her time and talent in the LIFE TEEN Youth Ministry playing her guitar in the band and as a member of the core team.

Christine Macdonald is the Parish Secretary.  Christine was born in Long Island, New York and moved to Merritt Island, FL as an infant.  In 1972 Christine and her family moved to Port St. Lucie, FL where she still resides.  Christine is a single parent with three daughters; Allison, Jennifer, and Heather.  Christine shares her time and talent in the LIFE TEEN Youth Ministry playing her guitar in the band and as a member of the core team.

Rebecca Miklos was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and moved to Florida in 1992. She has a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, and an M.A. in Religion and Religious Education from the Catholic University of America. Becky became the Director of Religious Education at St. Peter in January 2008. Becky has been a parishioner at St. Peter for many years, involved in numerous ministries while working full-time in the field of accounting, She is the single mom of two daughters, Sarah and Eva, who attend All Saints Catholic School. Becky loves the vibrant, Catholic community of St. Peter Parish and is thrilled to be able to contribute to its growing vitality and authenticity by leading children and families to an ever deeper understanding of their Catholic faith.

Rebecca Miklos was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and moved to Florida in 1992. She has a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, and an M.A. in Religion and Religious Education from the Catholic University of America. Becky became the Director of Religious Education at St. Peter in January 2008. Becky has been a parishioner at St. Peter for many years, involved in numerous ministries while working full-time in the field of accounting, She is the single mom of two daughters, Sarah and Eva, who attend All Saints Catholic School. Becky loves the vibrant, Catholic community of St. Peter Parish and is thrilled to be able to contribute to its growing vitality and authenticity by leading children and families to an ever deeper understanding of their Catholic faith.

Jo Munoz was born in Glen Cove, New York and moved to South Florida after attending Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York. She worked with personal injury lawyers for eighteen years before coming to St. Peter to work as an Administrative Assistant in our parish office. Jo also uses her talents in our gift shop after the Spanish Mass and is a great support to the Spanish community.  Her husband Angel is a member of the Spanish RCIA team and both serve on the Spanish ministry leaders team.  They have been married for thirty years and have two children, Raquel and Joseph. 

Jo Munoz was born in Glen Cove, New York and moved to South Florida after attending Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York. She worked with personal injury lawyers for eighteen years before coming to St. Peter to work as an Administrative Assistant in our parish office. Jo also uses her talents in our gift shop after the Spanish Mass and is a great support to the Spanish community.  Her husband Angel is a member of the Spanish RCIA team and both serve on the Spanish ministry leaders team.  They have been married for thirty years and have two children, Raquel and Joseph. 

Santos Tejada was born in El Salvador, the third son in a family of ten! He left El Salvador as a young man in his twenties and moved to Boston, MA where he worked at Harvard University in the Department of Facility and Maintenance Operations. It was there he met his wife Etiel. In 2003 Santos moved to Florida and became a member of our parish. Not long after, he saw our ad for help and joined our staff in 2004. He believes that God sent him here to work and be a part of our parish family. Santos, Etiel and their three children, Jason, Kevin, and Magdalena are very happy here at St. Peter.

Santos Tejada was born in El Salvador, the third son in a family of ten! He left El Salvador as a young man in his twenties and moved to Boston, MA where he worked at Harvard University in the Department of Facility and Maintenance Operations. It was there he met his wife Etiel. In 2003 Santos moved to Florida and became a member of our parish. Not long after, he saw our ad for help and joined our staff in 2004. He believes that God sent him here to work and be a part of our parish family. Santos, Etiel and their three children, Jason, Kevin, and Magdalena are very happy here at St. Peter.

Sherry Krasula My husband Paul and I have been parishioners at St. Peter for the past 23 years and have 3 children Morgan, John Paul and Analisa. I am honored and humbled to accept the position as Director of Stewardship here at St. Peter and look forward to working closely with the wonderful staff and parishioners as we continue to build our community of faith grounded in the Sacrament of the Eucharist. I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with many of you over the years through various ministries and events and have been blessed to work with some really great people and foster many life long relationships. The ministries include mission and gift shop and the event planning has included the dinner dance, golf tournament and Mary's Shelter luncheon and fashion show. Being a part of these ministries and events has helped me to have a greater appreciation and understanding of our Catholic faith and in particular the sacraments that we receive as Catholics. OUR CATHOLIC FAITH IS SPECIAL!

Sherry Krasula My husband Paul and I have been parishioners at St. Peter for the past 23 years and have 3 children Morgan, John Paul and Analisa. I am honored and humbled to accept the position as Director of Stewardship here at St. Peter and look forward to working closely with the wonderful staff and parishioners as we continue to build our community of faith grounded in the Sacrament of the Eucharist. I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with many of you over the years through various ministries and events and have been blessed to work with some really great people and foster many life long relationships. The ministries include mission and gift shop and the event planning has included the dinner dance, golf tournament and Mary's Shelter luncheon and fashion show. Being a part of these ministries and events has helped me to have a greater appreciation and understanding of our Catholic faith and in particular the sacraments that we receive as Catholics. OUR CATHOLIC FAITH IS SPECIAL!