Meet Our Church Staff & Leadership
Alex Lenzo, Rector
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Alex was baptized a Roman Catholic, raised a Southern Baptist, and now serves as an Episcopal priest. Thus he is a theological mutt, and doesn't mind that designation at all. He is from Las Cruces, and loves New Mexico. He is blessed with an amazing wife, Becca, and 4 fun and crazy children. He loves being a husband, dad, and priest. And he hopes that as a priest he can make some small difference in the community here, nudging it a little farther down the road of love.
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Regina Hurley, Associate Priest
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Born and raised a Roman Catholic in New Jersey, Mother Regina moved to New Mexico at age 45 with her husband, Michael. An attorney, she practiced law in N.M. for about 10 years. Slowly but surely, God continued to nudge her towards serving in ministry; she was received into the Episcopal Church in 2012 and began her journey into the priesthood. Mo. Regina loves watching for God's miracles in everyday life--in the ordinary stuff of life and in ordinary people is where God shows up! |
Jean Campbell, Assisting Priest and Liturgist in Residence
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Mother Jean retired and moved to Rio Rancho NM from the Mid Hudson Valley in 2015, where she had been rector of Trinity, Fishkill, NY for ten years. She was baptized at St. Clements Episcopal Church in Buffalo, NY in 1946, and ordained to the priesthood in 1990 at St. Paul’s Chapel in NYC. Her interests are liturgical spirituality, traveling, singing, and reading murder mysteries. |
Jenna Kuchar,
Minister of Music |
Jennifer Kuchar is a soprano born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance from Lawrence University Conservatory of Music in Appleton, Wisconsin. Additionally, she has received Master of Music degrees in both vocal performance and vocal pedagogy from East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina.
Jennifer’s passion for teaching has also allowed her to work with students in a variety of settings. These include group voice classes for college students, a theory/music appreciation class for adolescents and many years of private voice instruction. Aside from teaching and singing, Jennifer has an aptitude for opera directing. She recently worked as assistant director for the University of New Mexico’s production of Die Zauberflöte and assistant stage-managed Opera Southwest’s production of Turandot. Previously to accepting the interim music minister position at St. Francis, Jenna was the music minister at St. Michael and All Angels church. As a teacher, director, and performer, she is honored to continue her love of liturgical music collaboration and hopes to continue the musical emphasis in this wonderful community. |
Natalie Cohen,
Musician Accompanist |
Natalie is currently pursuing a master's degree in music performance at the University of New Mexico. She is originally from Southern Idaho and is extremely excited to explore the opportunities here in New Mexico. With her education and experience in both violin and piano, she wishes sharing the gift of music with everyone at St. Francis! |
Currently searching for a part-time bookkeeper.
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Paula Mote,
Social Media and Church Email |
Paula was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM, and is a cradle Episcopalian. She has a wonderful husband, Ed, and two awesome children. A graduate of UNM and a lifelong learner of stuff. She has been blessed to put the "stuff" she has learned to work as a former Youth Group Mentor, Standing Committee Member, and Missioner of Camp Stoney and Youth & Young Adults for the Diocese. Some of her favorite things are knitting, RV travel, learning new things, and Valentine's day. |
The Vestry of St. Francis Episcopal Church is the governing board of the Parish, responsible for the secular affairs and well being of the Parish. They create and review by-laws, policies, procedures, and major purchases. They have fiduciary and legal responsibility for the Parish. They are responsible to keep the building in good order and to make all payments and obligations of the Parish to the Diocese and The Episcopal Church. To learn more about the Vestry, talk with a Vestry member, or attend a Vestry meeting, please Contact Us.