My husband Joe and I raised our family in Madison. We have a son , John, who lives in Guilford with his family and our daughter Elizabeth, who lives in Boston with her family. We have been members of St. Margaret’s Parish for over 30 years. My background is in Education. I taught high school   in Appleton, WI at Xavier High School before relocating to CT in 1980. After my children started school , I went back into Education as a Para Educator at Island Ave. School where I worked for 22 years.

At St. Margaret’s, I was the Pre-School Sunday School Director for almost 10 years back in the 1990’s.

My husband and I also Co-Chaired the Church Picnic for 5 years during that time as well.

Currently I am helping with Project Hope and I am a member of the Funeral Reception Committee.

In the community, I am a Trustee with Madison Historical Society and Education Chair. I am also a member of the Madison Women’s Club.

It would be an honor to serve on the Parish Council.

Over the past 25 years I have enjoyed a career in medical sales selling devices, equipment and disposables to hospitals.  I am currently a Hospital Specialist for PALL Corporation representing several lines of filtration products for breathing, respiratory, anesthesia, drug delivery and water filtration.

I have lived in Madison and been a parishioner at Saint Margaret’s for 15 years.  During that time, I coached many of my son’s athletic teams and also taught religious education at St Margaret’s for 9 years, including confirmation and a mission trip, traveling to Worcester, MA with our youth for assigned services and community work at local schools.  I volunteered to work with the former SMYLE organization preparing meals with our youth for Columbus House, traveling with SMYLE members to New Haven to serve the homeless. We also coordinated “boots to suits” for two years collecting clothing items for veterans and former military personnel looking to transition from the military to the workforce.

It would be my honor to serve our pastor and the needs of our wonderful St Margaret’s  parish.

Born in Washington, D.C.; one of five children.

Member of the Shrine of The Most Blessed Sacrament Parish in D.C. and attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic School grades K-2.

Member of The Church of The Annunciation Parish in Washington, D.C. and attended Annunciation Catholic School, grades 3-8.

Parents were very active within the church. My mother Elizabeth painted most of the Pastor’s portraits for the school.

My father held various positions on the Parish Council, including President, was a church lector, and was the recipient of The Archdiocese of Washington Medal of Merit.

I served   on the Church of The Annunciation Parish Council representing the Parish youth group for a couple of years.

I later attended Saint John’s Catholic High School / Military Academy in D.C.

Graduate of The George Washington University with degree in journalism.

Married 36 years this May to my wife, Karen. We have two children: Samantha and John.

Held senior executive positions with five retail companies over a 30-year span including two Fortune 500 Companies.

Lived in Connecticut since 1998 and a member of Saint Margaret’s Parish over the same period.

Following a brief break from retail, established a successful career in Real Estate in 2002. Highlights include a stint with Sotheby’s and later establishing the CHRISTIE’S brand within the Page Taft organization.

Currently, a realtor with what is now Page Taft / COMPASS Real Estate in Madison.

Hello.   My name is Jim Collins.   I am very excited at the prospect of being part of the Parish Council of Saint Margaret’s Church.   A little bit about myself:   I grew up in the seaside city of Revere, MA and received my sacraments from the Archdiocese of Boston.   Work brought me to Connecticut 20 years ago and Saint Robert Ballarmine Chuch was my parish in Windsor Locks until 2018 when I moved to Madison.   My professional career has ranged from education and law to mortgages and secondary markets.   Currently, I work as a consultant for a solar energy equipment supplier.

In the short time  that  I have lived here, I have come to love the community of Madison and St. Margaret very much and wish to contribute/give back where I can.

My name is Anthony Sasso and I’ve been a parishioner here at St. Margaret Church for 25 years. I joined the Knights of Columbus shortly after we moved here in 1997 and I’ve served as an officer for about the last ten years. I’ve been on the marriage prep team, worked for a number of years on Home Front Day, three of those years I was house captain or co-captain helping to lead a team of 150 volunteers. I headed up the beverage tent at the parish picnic for about five years. I have worked on Operation American Soldier, Boots to Suits and I’ve worked with Justin Murphy on his Helping Hands ministry. I also have been ushering for many years and have helped Father Dan with special duties on the holidays.

Personally, I’ve been married to my wonderful wife, Lynn, for 48yrs. (Contemporary choir member) and we have two children, Kathryn and Matthew. I am in the process of retiring from a career of 50 years owning my own construction company. I’ve supervised, financed and built a number of sub-divisons and have built over 100 new homes. I would be honored to serve on the council and thank you for considering me.

Thank you for the opportunity and nomination for St. Margaret’s parish council.  I accept the nomination with humility and with the sole intention of serving God.

My husband of 38 years and I moved to Madison 30 years ago and started attending St. Margaret’s church sometime after that.  I attended a small bible study in St. Margaret’s church hall where I met some amazing women and grew my faith.  Some years after moving to Madison, I taught CCD in an effort to give back to my community.

Before moving to Madison, I became a Eucharistic minister in 1986 and served communion at St. Barnabas church in North Haven.  Father Robert Beloin was instrumental in guiding me through this process and counseled me when I had questions about my faith.  I was an RCIA sponsor at St Barnabas at that time as well.

I started a wedding and events floral design business in 1988 and worked the business around having my family.  As my children began to leave home for boarding school and then college, my business grew into a thriving floral company where I enjoyed much success.  I still dabble in the floral business primarily around Christmas time and decorate for a couple of my established clients.

Ten years ago I began a new career in the dental industry.  After passing the radiology boards I worked my way up to my current position as treatment coordinator for an orthodontic practice in Cheshire CT.  I am responsible for greeting and making new families feel comfortable and safe as I guide them through the process of starting orthodontic treatment. I work closely with the doctor determining treatment plans and explaining in detail the different types of appliances and treatment options. I am also responsible for preparing referral and lastly reviewing insurance and payment plans.