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Meet our Board of Directors
Theresa Gray
Co-Founder and President
Theresa married the love of her life 50 years ago. Together, they have raised nine children and take great joy in their 20 grandchildren. She retired after 30 years in Finance Management and now dedicates much of her time to promoting the lay consecrated life as a path to holiness. In 1998, she played a key role in establishing the Divine Mercy Perpetual Adoration Chapel in the Diocese of Covington, which continues to today.
Don Able
Co-Founder and Vice President
Don has been married to his sweetheart for 40 years, they have one daughter. After 37 years, he retired from Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati as Chief Financial and Chief Operating Officer. Don is active in various ministries within his parish and the Diocese of Covington, KY. For the past seven years, he has volunteered for mission work with Mustard Seed Communities in Jamaica at Jacob's Ladder, building homes for the handicapped.
Pat Bethell
Co-Founder and Treasurer
Pat has been married to her best friend, Jeff, for 47 years. They have two children and seven grandchildren. Pat worked as Fr. John McGuire's secretary and assistant for his Mission Share, Inc., for 20 years, building churches and assisting the poor in Cali, Colombia, South America and Mexico. She started "Rosary on the Lawn" where, in the months of May and October, parishioners are invited to pray a communal rosary on the lawn of their church.
Amy Tobler
Executive Board Member
Amy Tobler and her husband, Mark, are the proud parents of three sons. After 27 years of dedicated service, Amy retired from the Covington School District, where she faithfully served as a teacher. She remains deeply active in her Catholic faith as a member of the Legion of Mary and the Blue Army. In 2024, Amy was blessed to become an Oblate of St. Benedict, continuing her commitment to prayer, service, and spiritual growth.
Julia "Judy" Gieske
Honorary Board Member and Co-Founder
Judy and her husband, Walter, of 61 years are parents to 14 children and 38 grandchildren. Judy's joy and exemplary life has been a model to all those that know her. She has been involved in music ministries for 61 years. Judy brings practical ideas to make very relevant contributions, along with her valuable spiritual insights to complex solutions.
Our joy lies in serving the Lord through whatever He presents us each day. We completely trust in God's love and mercy, and hope to shine the light of Christ on those who seek freedom, peace, and love through Truth.