Dear Mary Queen parishioners,

I'm excited to be joining your faith family as the Operations Director! I have already met wonderful people who, with a heartfelt sincerity, have told me what makes Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary special—you are a family. I've also been told that you have THE best pastor, principal and people. Therefore, I feel extremely blessed that the Lord has called me to come and serve you!

I am coming from Woodstock, Illinois (a Chicago suburb) with my husband, Jeff, and two of our five children. Our youngest daughter, Hannah, will be a freshman; our youngest son, Matthew, will be a senior. They both will attend Lexington Catholic. Our oldest sons, Jordan and Isaac, will be attending college. Our oldest daughter, Alex, just graduated from Murray State and is considering a campus ministry position. 

I was the St. Mary Business Manager in Woodstock, Illinois, for fourteen years. Within the last year, I was named the Pastoral Associate. I bring with me my management experience of a Catholic church and school, knowledge from my accounting and marketing degrees, and a passion for evangelization. 

Before making this move to Mary Queen, I heard within my heart these encouraging words: "Be open to the great opportunities that God sets before you to build His Kingdom." That message was for me, but I've also embraced it as my hope and prayer for you.  St. Mother Teresa once said, "I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things." I will do all that I can to serve you, the parishioners of Mary Queen, staff, priests and pastor, Father Dan. I know that together we can accomplish far more than what we could have ever imagined and all for the glory of God!

My family and I look forward to making Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary our new parish home. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or suggestions.

God bless,

Tara Kaufmann

[email protected]

278-7432 ext. 219