Nickname: “Mr. Muhs,”

Favorite Snack: Oreos

Hidden Talent(s): I can pull a noodle through my nose and out my mouth.

Favorite Sport(s): Basketball, Baseball, Frisbee

Favorite Song(s): “Here I Am To Worship” - Tim Hughes

Favorite Book(s): “The Bible” - God

A favorite Quote: “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.” - St. Augustine’s Confessions

Favorite Superhero: Batman.

Favorite Saint(s): St. Paul.

Random fact about yourself: I drive the same type of car as my grandma.

Favorite Restaurant: Miller’s Ale House, McCanns

Favorite Bible Verse: “Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” - Matthew 28:18-20

Hobbies: Frisbee, Playing music, Web design, N64, Frisbee, Watching YouTube, Ultimate Frisbee.

Biography: I grew up on Long Island and went to school at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio. There I fell for a girl named Stephanie. We got married and moved back to Long Island to help bring the youth to Jesus Christ. I worked as a campus minister at Holy Trinity HS and a music minister at Adelphi University before coming to St. Rose.

Nickname: “Steph”

Favorite Snack: Right now, ICE CREAM of ANY kind...

Hidden Talent(s): I can beat box.

Favorite Sport(s): Gymnastics, Volleyball

Favorite Song(s): Too many to have ONE favorite!

Favorite Book(s): “I’ll love you forever” (I’m getting into baby books now!)

Favorite Superhero: Ninja Turtles, baby!

Favorite Saint(s): St. Padre Pio, St. Terese, Our Blessed Mother Mary

Random fact about yourself: My pinky figures cannot go straight... they curve at the ends!

Favorite Restaurant: TGIFridays, Ginos, 5 Guys

Favorite Bible Verse: “Trust in the Lord with ALL of your heart” - Proverbs 3:5

Hobbies: Playing Mario Kart with my husband... raising my family.

Biography: I grew up in “the-middle-of-nowhere,” Pennsylvania in a small city called St. Mary’s. I have 2 siblings younger than me. When I was 6, I realized my gift for music and started singing and playing the organ and piano! In high school, I fell in love with Jesus and realized I wanted to use my gifts to glorify Him. I went to a great Catholic college --the Franciscan University of Steubenville-- and studied the faith so I could share it with everyone I meet. I fell in love with Anthony Muhs, moved to Long Island, got married and have started my family and ministry here. I’m so excited to join the St. Rose community!

Nickname: “Lasco”

Favorite Snack: Chex mix, cheese, pretzels

Hidden Talent(s): I am awesome at Krazy Kick Ball!

Favorite Sport(s): Softball, Basketball

Favorite Song(s): “One” - U2, “Samson” - Regina Specktor, “Swim” - Jacks Mannequin

Favorite Book(s): Perks of Being a Wall Flower, The Curious Incident of The Dog at Night, Wizards First Rule

A favorite Quote: In time to catch you, no one should let you go wandering off into the night,  you’re not an orphan” - Jacks Mannequin

Favorite Superhero: Batman

Favorite Saint(s): St. Cecilia

Random fact about yourself: I sang “Hero,” by Mariah Carey at the sixth grade talent show back in ’99.

Favorite Restaurant: Dick and Dora’s

Favorite Bible Verse: “...And your reward will be great and you will be sons of the Most High, for He is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your father is merciful.” - Luke 6:32

Hobbies: Performing, writing, facebooking too much, playing guitar & singing, serving others, going out w/friends.

Biography: I’ve been in St. Rose since I was four years old. It is still my home away from home. I was a youth group member under Kim Murray-Lanza. She brought me closer to Christ and I intend to the same for these teens. I graduated from Molloy College with a bachelors in Music Therapy and passed my board certification in October, ‘09!! I use music as a vehicle to help people in various areas of need. I currently work with special needs children and adults. I look forward to being a positive influence in the lives of these teens!!

Nickname: “Chris Woods”

Favorite Snack: Girl Scout Samoas.

Hidden Talent(s): I'm such a pro at organizing things.  I'm like the official organizer of my office.

Favorite Sport(s):  Baseball, Curling, and Bowling.

Favorite Song(s):  Your Grace is Enough. (& many others!)

Favorite Book(s): The Giver & The Shack.

A favorite Quote: "For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy." -St. Therese

Favorite Superhero: Spiderman.

Favorite Saint(s):  St. Francis of Assisi, St. Augustine.

Random fact about yourself: I usually only respond to "Chris Woods!" and not just Chris...in my high school, in my freshman year, there were 57 other guys with the name Chris.  And 6 Chris W's in my grade.

Favorite Restaurant: Smokin' Al's, All American.

Favorite Bible Verse: "The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me; He has sent me to bring glad tidings to the lowly, to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and release to the prisoners, to announce a year of favor from the LORD and a day of vindication by our God..." -Isaiah 61:1-2

Hobbies: Photography, Sound Design, Web Design.

Biography: I live in Wantagh and attend Nassau Community College. At my home parish, I teach 1st grade religion and I'm heavily involved with the Young Vincentians (a youth service group). I am a member of the Wantagh-Levittown Volunteer Ambulance Corps. I also love working on Sound Design. Music is another passion of mine...I play violin and sing.  I'm currently an intern in the Office of Faith Formation for the diocese, and I'm discerning a call to the priesthood...either that, or youth ministry...I'm not quite sure which way God is calling me yet.  For now, I'm setting my sights on attending Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Nickname: “J-Z”

Favorite Snack: Popcorn

Hidden Talent(s):  I can do the spanish rolling “r” thing

Favorite Sport(s):  METS BASEBALL!!

Favorite Song(s):  Tough one because I love a million, but right now it’s “Like a Prayer” by the Cast of Glee.

Favorite Book(s): Bible, Twilight Series, The Other Boleyn Girl and I’m a huge Harry Potter junkie!!

A favorite Quote: “The best thing you can do is find a person who loves you for exactly what you are. Good mood, bad mood, ugly, pretty, handsome, what have you...” -Mac MacGuff (Juno)

Favorite Superhero: Wolverine just cause Hugh Jackman is awesome!!!

Favorite Saint(s):  St. Rose of course and St. Jude because he is the patron saint of hopeless cases and lost causes.

Random fact about yourself: My car’s name is Flat Felicia.

Favorite Restaurant: Gino’s in Massapequa

Favorite Bible Verse: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” -Philippians 4:13

Hobbies: Watching movies and T.B., riding my bike, facebooking, hanging out with family and friends, and laughing a lot!!

Biography: I’m Jen and I am a studing at Molloy College! I am going to be a high school math teacher with a certification in Special Education. I hope to work at Massapequa High School because that is where I went to school (and it’s awesome!!). I am a very sarcastic person who laughs at everything. Family is more important to me than anything. I have been going to St. Rose since I was 4 years old and I love it. I cannot wait to do more with the youth and meet all of our new members. It’s going to be a lot of fun!!

Nickname: I really have no nicknames...but I will answer to "Big Daddy Cool"

Favorite Snack: Reeses Pieces Candy. Not the peanut butter cups...the candies. They are super underrated. And soft baked Entemann's chocolate chip cookies. Those things are amazing. And milk. Boom!

Hidden Talent(s): I can wiggle my ears

Favorite Sport(s): The New York Mets are truly a blessing to all of us NYers...and we should be thankful for them. I am a hardcore Met fan and will convert all nonbelievers to the Blue and Orange. And, I love Drew Brees and New Orleans Saints football. You'll have to ask me about that one in person though!

Favorite Song(s): "Ants Marching" by the Dave Matthews Band, "Let it Be" by the Beatles, "In the Still of the Night" any version, "Believe" by Yellowcard and the Theme to the Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

Favorite Book(s): The Diary of St. Faustina

Favorite Superhero: Batman

Favorite Saint(s): St. Jude, St. Pio, Blessed Miguel Pro

Random fact about yourself: I once slept in until 6pm.

Favorite Restaurant: TGI Friday's (no joke)

Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 22, which Jesus prays on the cross, and John 2:5 where the Blessed Mother says to the servants at the Wedding Feast of Cana (what she says to us as well), "Do whatever He (Jesus) tells you."

Hobbies: Watching Baseball, Watching Football, Playing Fantasy Baseball, Playing Fantasy Football and causing Mayhem!

Biography: I was born on Long Island and graduated from St. Anthony's High School, Boston College and Ave Maria School of Law. I moved back to Long Island after law school and have been practicing law in the litigation field for the past 5 years. And I love the Mets.

Nickname: Bove’, Meg, M.B.

Favorite Snack: Pretzels

Hidden Talent(s): I have been told I good navigation skills and also I can make a mess of things into a masterpiece of fabulousness!

Favorite Sport(s): Gymnastics, Baseball (GO YANKS!), Biking, Hiking, Football

Favorite Song(s): Hit me with your best shot!- Pat Benetar

Favorite Book(s): Oh! The Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss

Favorite Superhero: Piglet! Yea I said it…

Favorite Saint(s): Saint Francis of Assisi

Random fact about yourself: I climbed an extinct volcano in Scotland. Also, in high school I was named most school spirited in my yearbook.

Favorite Restaurant: McCanns, Raimos Pizzeria, La Bottega… Give me Italian food and I will be happy!

Favorite Bible Verse: “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to us all. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” Corinthians 10:13

Hobbies: watching movies, hanging out with friends, dancing, love learning and trying new things

Biography: I grew up in St. Rose, made my communion and confirmation here, and hope to one day to be married here one day. I lived in VA for 3 ½ years when I was in College at James Madison University and also lived in Florence Italy for a semester. I am an interior designer but now work for a construction company in charge of the LEED Department (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) department (aka eco-friendly/green building) and love it!!! I have looked at my faith as a guide in my adult life and I’m so excited to continue my journey at St. Rose and so excited to be part of the Core Team!

Nickname: “Charlie”

Favorite Snack: Ice Cream, in a mug.

Hidden Talent(s): I spackle like it’s nobodies business.

Favorite Sport(s): Hiking, Biking, Kayaking, Snowboarding, Shopping at TJMAXX

Favorite Song(s): Country

Favorite Book(s): “Memoirs of a Geisha,” “Where the Wild Things Are,” “Fall is Not Easy,” (...what, I work with kids...)

A favorite Quote: “Live like you mean it.”

Favorite Superhero: Wolverine.

Favorite Saint(s): St. Rita of Cascia, Patron Saint of Impossible Causes and Baseball. (As a METS fan, I believe she is an appropriate choice!)

Random fact about yourself: I have a dog named Gemini.

Favorite Restaurant: Moma Hawkins’ Kitchen, Southhold NY. Been attending since birth.

Favorite Bible Verse: “God hath made me laugh so that all that hear will laugh win me.” - Genesis 21:6

Hobbies: Smiling

Biography: My mother says I was born alert, ready for anything… “dancing” as she puts it. This persona has carried into my adult life. Grew up fairly sheltered on the North Fork of Long Island. Was surrounded by a loving, fun-filled family, allowing me to have many wonderful memories. For these I am grateful, as my father’s passing in 2006 stole the laughter from my home for many years. I always knew I would work with children in some capacity. At 5 years old, when asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, I replied “A mommy.” Found my niche in speech and language pathology, and currently work in a K-2nd grade building. I thoroughly enjoy every day, even the hard ones. After years of trying to figure out who I am, I find myself stepping into the world ready and waiting for whatever it may throw at me.

Nickname: Dan, Danny

Snack: Soft Pretzels

Talent: Can name all books in the Bible in order, pretty good at wiffleball

Sports: Football, baseball

Books: Bible, Catechism, Lord of the Rings

Superhero: Luke Skywalker (c'mon, he converted the #2 bad guy in the galaxy...he rocks!)

Saints: St. Josemaria Escriva, St. John Vianney, St. John the Evangelist, St. Augustine

Randomness: I love Christmas...I make a 100 day countdown every year.

Restaurant: Catfish Annie's in Commack

Bible Verse: Mt 28..."Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them all that I have commanded you, and know that I am with you always, even until the end of time."

Hobbies: Reading, Ping pong, wiffleball, other sports, music, ministry

Biography: I've lived on Long Island all my life. I felt God calling me to a deep relationship with Him around 12 years old, and believe He has something incredible in store for each of us. I played football for St. Anthony's in High School but gave it up to help run retreats. Since then I've been involved in lots of things with the aim of bringing people closer to God...I couldn't be more happy and hope to share that joy at St. Rose!