Staff
Fr. Gerard Alba
Pastor
Welcome to our parish in Mission, KS!
We're so glad you are here seeking to know our Lord in a loving community. May you find a home with us. May it be a place of rest and nourishment for you, in mind, body, and soul - a place to be who you were meant to be - to be fully alive in Jesus.
As part of our parish family, may you become inspired and strengthened in the Spirit of Jesus, joining us in actively living the Gospel as an instrument of Christ's love, truth, and mercy in the world.
Lou Anne Wagner
Office Manager
Lou Anne was baptized at St. Pius X and went to gradeschool here. She has served our parish on staff for the past 23 years. When not working, Lou Anne is hanging out with friends, taking care of her dog Athena and connecting with her two sons. Lou Anne has a big welcoming heart, a listening ear, and a beautiful voice in the choir.
Jacob Rocha
Custodian
Starting in High School as a Dental Technician I had 24 years of making teeth. I needed a change so I became a Custodian for eight years at KCKPS taking care of the Administration Building then being promoted to Head Custodian of my own school Rosedale Middle School. I live in Olathe with my wife, we have four kids and one grandson Camden. In my free time I'm home with the kids or watching movies or listening to music or hanging out in Topeka with my family. I also travel for concerts and food and off the wall attractions. I'm very grateful to be here at St.Pius X and plan to be here a long time taking care of the Church. Thank you Father Gerard and Lou Anne for giving me this opportunity and making me feel very welcome here.
Deacon Steve Bauer
Deacon
Deacon Steve Bauer facilitates taking communion to the homebound and care centers. He came to St. Pius X in 2023 from the Archdiocese of Dubuque in Iowa. He coordinates taking communion to the homebound and care center associated with St. Pius X. Deacon Steve went to the Air Force Academy and became an Air Force Navigator. He was stationed in Tacoma, WA and flew to 37 countries on 4 continents. After the Air Force, he designed navigation systems for the rest of his career. He coached and refereed soccer, taught High School religious education, led Bible studies, and was ordained a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Dubuque on July 20, 2019. Deacon Steve and his wife, Valerie, have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. They have 2 small white Bolognese dogs name Regina and Coeli.
Kathy O'Bryan
Director of Religious Education, Part-time
If asked what the most important thing you should know about her is, she will say: “I have 9 grandchildren.” Kathy is a cradle Catholic who had the benefit of 12 years of Catholic education before she and Cliff married and raised a family of 4 children. When her children were in grade school she heard the call to catechesis when her sister-in-law volunteered her to work with a CCD class. After 8 years as a volunteer, she went to work in the Religious Ed. Department of Queen of the Holy Rosary in Overland Park, first as secretary and then as DRE. After 12 years there, she moved on to work as both DRE and RCIA Director at Queen of the Holy Rosary, Wea, for 10 years before she and her husband retired in 2015 and moved into St. Pius X Parish where they immediately felt at home. She is happy to be working with the children and families of the parish and hopes to stay as long as the Lord allows.
Dawn Grabs
Ministry Coordinator & Admin. Support, Part-time
Dawn manages the St. Pius website, the email newsletter, social media, various signups and administrative support. She supports volunteers and leads people through spiritual gifts discernment. Dawn is a trained spiritual director and speaks Spanish. She and her husband Brad have 3 children, sometimes foster children, and have lived as Catholic Workers at the Shalom House men's shelter. Dawn spent two years as a missionary in East Timor and has also worked at Unbound and the Learning Club. Dawn and Brad currently run two small non-profits: Friends in Faith KC and Faith & Support Together.
Kaitlyn Haas
Bulletin & Communications,
Part-time
Kaitlyn taught 7 years of elementary school, the last two years as the Kindergarten teacher at John Paul II. Kaitlyn and her husband Neil live in Lenexa and are parishioners at Holy Trinity. Kaitlyn stepped away from the classroom to be a stay-at-home mom with her one year old daughter Marybelle. Kaitlyn loves to read, travel, and spend time with her family and friends. She says, "I feel so blessed to be able to take on this role at St. Pius and be a part of this wonderful community!"
Beth Vance
RCIA Director for St. Pius X, Queen of the Holy Rosary, and St. Agnes
Becky Coltrain
Montessori Homeschool Hybrid
Judy Shaw
Coordinator of Money Counters
Cliff O'Bryan
Adult Faith Formation, Volunteer
Neal Dunker
Parish Council Chair
Mark Dodd
Finance Council Chair
Jim Bade
Facilities Council Chair
The Mission of St. Pius X Catholic Church
Fully alive in Jesus Christ, anointed by the Holy Spirit, we will invite, heal, nurture and empower the person, the family, and the community.
