Candace has been a resident at St. Anthony Spirituality Center as of 2021. She is a certified Spiritual Director and Retreat Leader. She is from Oshkosh WI. She has eight siblings and raised three children and has three grandchildren. Candace loves to paint with watercolors and encaustics. Candace is inspired and drawn to be a part of the Holy Hospitality that welcomes all to this place!
Ron has worked at St. Anthony’s since 1998, however he first came to St. Anthony’s as a retreatant in 1989. During that retreat he heard a phrase that forever stayed with him; “Work hard, believe in yourself, trust in God’s judgement.” The appeal was immediate. Ron stays busy being married to Barb for 50 years, being a dad, granddad and great granddad. He enjoys puzzles, working outside in their yard, doing projects around the house. Oh, and eating ice cream. Ron understands that we need income to pay the bills but St Anthony’s is here to help people. That is the most satisfying work he does.
Adele has been the Retreat and Program Coordinator since May 2021. She has a Master's in Servant Leadership and brings 12 years of parish ministry with her including creating, presenting and coordinating retreats. Adele’s three adult children, Christian (Tyler), Sophia, and Luciano are the lights of her life and an incredible source of love, support and joy (second only to Christ and her parents)! As an FSPA affiliate (Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration), she continually strives to live out Franciscan values and the mission of St. Anthony’s to the best of her ability.
Cecilia has been with St. Anthony’s since November of 2018. Cecilia handles general office tasks and designs our newsletters. She enjoys working at St. Anthony’s because it gives her a way to reach out to others in so many different ways on a daily basis. Cecilia has four children and has spent her recent years as a stay-at-home mom, which she considers her most important and fulfilling job. Cecilia is inspired by the richness of her Catholic faith and knowing that no matter how much she learns about it, there is still so much more to learn and grow from.
Jackie Hackel
Housekeeping
Phone: N/A
Jackie started at St Anthony’s as a volunteer when her youngest son started 4K. She volunteered for about a year before being offered a part-time housekeeping position by the Capuchins. When St. Anthony’s came under new management in 2013, she was rehired. Over time her job has expanded to include working with volunteers as well. She enjoys working at St. Anthony’s because she is able to meet so many nice people from such a wide variety of backgrounds who she would never get to meet otherwise.
Kim has been with St. Anthony’s since 2015 when she started volunteering in the kitchen. She is responsible for all day-to-day kitchen operations. Her goal is to provide delicious, nutritious meals along with a pleasant dining experience. Kim’s favorite part of her job is working with her Thursday ladies and gaining the knowledge that her ladies share. Kim is married and has twin sons who attend St. Mary’s school in Marathon. She also belongs to the American Legion Auxiliary and enjoys doing community service projects to help the Veterans.
Jacqueline oversees operations at St. Anthony's, guiding the organization in achieving its mission and financial objectives. Officially, Jackie joined St. Anthony’s in September 2019, but unofficially her journey began a few months earlier in June 2019 when she first fell in love with this sacred place during a week-long private retreat. Since then, St. Anthony’s has truly become her second home. Her greatest goal is to help fulfill St. Anthony’s mission by sharing what she discovered here with all who seek a place that fosters hope and healing-'a place where you can simply be'. Outside of St. Anthony's, Jackie serves as a Class A Volunteer and Coach with the Marshfield Area Special Olympics where her son, Danny, participates in powerlifting and basketball.
Sr. Barb is responsible for assisting groups coming to use the facilities and those making a private retreat. Sr. Barb grew up in Marathon next to the cemetery. “They are the best neighbors anyone could ask for, no loud parties” she has been known to say. Her love of St. Francis grew with the help of Fr. Ben Adams, OFM Cap. This love also helped to answer her vocation call in 2008. Joining the staff at the end of August 2020 lets her help others feel at home, relax, re-energize their spiritual/physical/emotional life, and grow in their relationship with God.
Robert Mooren
Building & Grounds Manager
Phone: 715.443.2236 ext. 113
Robert is known as “Just Bob” to those at St. Anthony’s. “Robert Joesph” was used only by his mother when she was upset with him. Bob was raised on a family farm in the township of Oneida with four sisters and three brothers. He has been with St. Anthony’s since 2018. Bob’s goal at St. Anthony’s and in life is “to simply put a smile on people’s faces when they see me or hear my name ‘Just Bob.’” Bob’s favorite hobby is pondering, and as we know, great things begin with deep reflection.
Jain is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment at St. Anthony’s. She oversees supply inventory and scheduling of volunteers for cleaning. Jain has been with St. Anthony’s since 2008. Prior to that, she worked in healthcare as a switchboard operator and later as an administrative assistant to the Health & Information Network. In her spare time Jain gardens, spends time with her grandchildren, walks, lifts weights and enjoys music and reading. One of Jain’s favorite quotes is, “I am here only to be truly helpful.”
Katherine "Katy" Bailey graduated from Roanoke College in Salem, VA in 2020 with a major in Christian Studies and a minor in Parish Youth Leadership. Katy was a Director of Youth and Family Ministry in Salem, VA, and at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Merrill, WI. Later, she served as a Community Engagement Associate at United Way of Marathon County, working with their Community Closet. Katy is a student with Walden University Online, pursuing a masters degree in Mental Health Counseling for Marriage and Family Therapy. She has a love for volunteering that stemmed from her childhood and has volunteered with many organizations including Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, and local farms. She is also a board member for Peyton's Promise. Katy, her husband and 13 month old son, live in Hamburg, WI with their 2 dogs, chickens and pigs. Katy looks forward to working with all of the St. Anthony Spirituality Center volunteers and the community.
A native of Stevens Point, WI, Marcy and her husband have four children and reside in Wausau, WI. She is an alum of UWSP with a degree in Business Administration and minor in Spanish. She worked as a Marketing, PR and Advertising Assistant in Manitowoc, WI for DRAMM Corp., a family-owned watering tool manufacturing company.
For the past 20 years, she dedicated herself to her family as an at-home mom and became actively involved in volunteering. Her children attend(ed) Newman Catholic Schools where she currently serves on the Newman Education Commission as a liaison representative to her parish, St. Therese of the Child Jesus. She is also part of the Newman Strategic Planning Committee and has volunteered as an athletic coach for her kids’ sports. She has taught faith formation to middle school and high school students for 20+ years, most recently educating freshmen students using Theology of the Body methodology. Marcy is an active volunteer at her parish and at St. Vincent de Paul thrift store in Wausau. She and her husband assist with deanery-wide engaged couples' retreats by presenting the 'Openness to Life' talk, encouraging faithfulness and Natural Family Planning methods. She also works as an Independent Writer for 'Catholic Life', the quarterly Diocese of La Crosse magazine.
Marcy is excited to promote St. Anthony’s, expand offerings, and introduce a new generation to this historically rich and unique house of peace.
Board of Directors
Standing: Jackie Feck, Rev. Tammy Barthels, Terry Pisca, Steven Korzinek
Terri Sersch Since the 1980’s, Terri has been a regular here at St. Anthony’s as a retreatant. In early 2013 she became more involved with the Center after joining the St. Anthony Book Club. This involvement morphed into her becoming a dedicated volunteer which she continues to the present day. Terri is a trained spiritual director and a Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration Affiliate and tries to follow their vision of Franciscan living. Retired from a career in social work, Terri is the mother of two grown sons and has three grandchildren ranging in ages from 8 to 19. She shares her home with a very quirky cat and in her spare time has her head buried in a good mystery read.
Ocean/Linda Prihoda
A native of Marathon, WI, Ocean and her husband Les, were married at St. Anthony’s in 1972 by capuchin Fr. Jerry McDonald, O.F.M. The couple have three sons and one daughter, and ten grandchildren. Ocean actively supports St. Anthony’s mission as a Ministry Associate, is a member of the Tuesday Book Club, enjoys the Wednesday Mindfulness Meditation Circle group and practices with the Grow-A-Practice Yoga group that meets on campus in the Solanus Center. She also is a frequent attendant of many of the day and evening spiritual programs, participates in two weekend retreats per year and is a spiritual supporter of the local Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration Affiliates.
Jeanette Carlson
A transplant from Northern Minnesota, right on the Canadian border, to Wausau, WI, Jeanette is a graduate of Wausau East High and Northcentral Technical College. She received her Associates Degree in Accounting and has worked as Office Manager for Bob’s Electric of Wausau for 34 years. Jeanette is a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Wausau and a graduate of the East Center Synod of Wisconsin Lay School of Ministry where she serves on their board. She enjoys volunteering and is the secretary of the Kiwanis Club of Wausau. She has also been a Hospice volunteer for 34 years and volunteers at a local Camp Hope for Kids. For many years, Jeanette has also volunteered at St. Anthony’s as part of the Flower Garden ladies group. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the YMCA, crafting, spending time with her cat, working on her flower beds, and socializing. Jeanette currently serves as the Vice President and acting Secretary on the St. Anthony’s Board of Directors.
Jackie Feck
After working in the Accounting field for 45 years, Jackie retired in 2019 and in 2022 joined St. Anthony’s as a member of its Board of Directors. She is also a Board liaison for the Building & Grounds Committee and works the grounds during the spring/summer planting, weeding, and watering season along with cleanup in the fall. She also helps during Volunteer Week and is a House Host during various retreat weekends. Through many retreats at St Anthony’s, she feels a closer connection to the holy ones who previously walked the halls and to God who guided her there. She resides in Wausau and has the privilege of being the proud Godmother to 7 humans! Her hobbies include reading, jigsaw puzzles, card making, and any craft project or needlework. She volunteers in various ministries at her parish, in the Retired United Way program, and at 89Q Christian Radio station. Jackie also makes time for yoga, walking, and getting together with friends and family. St. Anthony’s holds a special place in her heart by providing spaces for peace and calm. She calls the Center her home away from home, her happy place.
Rev. Tammy Barthels
Attending retreats at St. Anthony’s since 1995, Tammy found her spiritual home here and it is where she continues to discern her ministerial call. In 1997, she became an affiliate of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration and began facilitating and presenting retreats on-campus in 2000. After completing a three year program with the Franciscan Spirituality Center in La Crosse, WI, Tammy became a certified spiritual director in 2005. Continuing her discernment of her call into ministry, Tammy became an ordained pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in 2015. Tammy reflects that in this holy and sacred place, she continues to walk with others on their sacred journey as they find wholeness and build a deeper relationship with God.
Terry Pisca
In June 2014, one week after retiring from 40 years of work in corporate accounting, Terry became a St. Anthony’s Volunteer. He currently is involved with numerous buildings and grounds tasks but maintains a specialty for painting. In the spring of 2019, he became a Board member and in May of 2022, was appointed Board Treasurer. Terry and his wife Pam, his high school sweetheart, have been married for 51 years. Together they have three adult children and 8 grandchildren. The Piscas live in Rothschild and are active members of St. Agnes Parish in Weston. Terry has also been a very active member of the Wausau Knights of Columbus for 50+ years. His mainstay throughout his life has been community involvement.
Steven Korzinek
It was the early 1990’s when Steven first stepped on to the property of St. Anthony’s to attend a men’s support group, gaining sobriety. As an avid gardener, he was drawn to the natural beauty of the grounds and gardens. The Center felt like home to him because, as a child, he spent many happy summers at Durward’s Glen Retreat Center in Baraboo, WI where, for over 30 years, his uncle, Fr. Richard Korzinek, was the presiding priest. In 1997, Steven completed his undergraduate education and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of WI- Stevens Point. After graduation, Steven was led into working with teenagers and adults of all ages. He worked for Peaceful Solutions Counseling for 17 years as an intake clinician and group facilitator and also mentored numerous teens and adults over those years. In the early 2000’s, Steven came back to St. Anthony’s as an invited guest speaker for the Women’s Community and several other organizations who would have him present at their annual retreats. But it was his dear friend, Rev.Tammy Bartels, who guided him back to St. Anthony’s to share his good works in retreat settings and his talents in the garden. Today, he and Tammy host quarterly retreats and Steven, in his spare time, can often be found weeding and planting on those beloved grounds.
