Meet Namitha!

Namitha Pais joins us as our new Liturgy Assistant! Join us as we welcome her to our staff!

Where are you from?

Mangalore, India

What were you doing before you started working at St. Francis?

• Volunteered for a year as Liturgy Office Volunteer at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

• Was the Environmental Chair of the PTA at Newman Elementary School, Frisco.

• Worked as the Chief Manager at the Mangalore Stock Exchange, India.

What is your favorite dessert?

Mango and Fig Ice cream.

What are your hobbies?

• Gardening

• Crocheting

• Traveling

If you could have dinner with one person, dead or alive, who would it be?

Mother Teresa. I admire her and her quotes.

Who is your favorite saint?

Mother Teresa.

What is your favorite form of prayer?

Meditation and adoration.

Do you have a favorite quote or bible verse?

This mantra has worked in my life:

God answers prayers in three ways- He says 'yes' and gives you what you want.

He says 'no' and gives you something better.

He says 'wait' and gives you the best.

What made you want to work for the Church?

I am passionate about my faith and love to help people! Matthew 28 speaks to me. I hope to serve God and the community in whatever small way I can.

What excites you the most about being on staff?

I love the office atmosphere! I have volunteered in churches a lot and I have found peace, commitment and joy as innate characteristics in the office staff.