Fr. Mike Jones, OFM
Pastor
"Sacred Heart is such a warm and welcoming place. Everyone is so eager to help, and they want to do it together."
Fr. Zachary Elliott, OFM
Parochial Vicar
“I love being in the heart of downtown Tampa. The sunshine, the warmth, the ever-changing atmosphere and comings and goings of so many new and different faces. There's always someone new to meet and connect with.”
Fr. Steve Kluge, OFM
Parochial Vicar
"Remember who you are...Saints of God!" The community at Sacred Heart is welcoming, warm, and always ready to help.
Ray Ferreris, Jr.
Deacon
"Being assigned here at Sacred Heart – I feel like I’m home. There is so much love given freely here that it goes well with my favorite quote, 'For it is in giving that we receive.'” (St. Francis of Assisi)
Jennifer Williams
Executive Assistant
Larry Cabrera
Business Manager
“I hope to contribute to the history of this parish by preserving the dreams of those who built it and to maintain and protect the architectural integrity of the church building and its magnificent stained glass.”
Rob Boelke
Director of Communications
"The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the houses. But it did not collapse; it had been set solidly on rock. (Matthew 7:25) So much of what informs our Faith can be found in Chapter 7 of Matthew, and I attempt to practice that scripture every day alongside the robust parish family here at Sacred Heart."
Barbara Ferreris
Director of Faith Formation
Maria Giral
Associate Director, Faith Formation
“My hope is to encourage our young people to have a deeper relationship with Christ and a greater love for our Catholic faith.”
Philip Jakob
Director of Music
Gail Lewis
Manager, Sacred Heart Gift & Book Store
“Sacred Heart is welcoming. There is always so much positive energy and a true sense of belonging, even new parishioners and visitors express the same.”
Vicky McCarthy
Event, Hospitality, and Outreach Manager
Aprile Rowe Black
Receptionist/Gift & Book Store Associate
Esther Holder
Receptionist/Gift & Book Store Associate
