Fr. Michael St. Paul, Pastor: As the Pastor of Holy Trinity Father Micheal shepherds our parish in all aspects including sacraments, formation, and finances. Prior to his priestly formation, Fr. Michael worked for the Walt Disney Company in various administration/management positions for over 20 years. In Fr. Michael’s vocation story he states, “I have worked for the ‘Magic Kingdom’ for half of my life and now I work for the Eternal Kingdom for the rest of my life!”
Phone: 949-218-3131 x105
Email: frmichael@holytrinityladera.org
Fr. Charles Tran, Parochial Vicar: In addition to his sacramental work as our priest, Father Charles oversees all Liturgical Ministries. He has a deep love for the Eucharist that started at a very young age.
Phone: 949-218-3131 x109
Email: frcharles@holytrinityladera.org
Randy McMahon, Deacon: After his twenty-six year career as a Marine, Deacon Randy felt a call to be of service in his local community. Therefore, in the Spring of 1999, Randy made the decision to retire from Active Duty and concentrate his efforts on family and community. Holy Trinity has been blessed that Deacon Randy and his wife Linda, a retired U.S. Navy Officer, have helped build and shape our Holy Trinity community and ministries.
Email: deaconrandymcm@aol.com
Frank Chavez, Deacon: Deacon Frank was ordained in 1984 and has served as director of the Office of the Diaconate for the past 22 years until his recent retirement. He served at St. Martin de Porres Parish, Yorba Linda; Christ Our Savior Parish, Santa Ana; and now serves at Christ Cathedral and Holy Trinity.
Email: deaconfrankchavez@gmail.com
Deacon Anthony Palazzolo, Deacon: Deacon Anthony was ordained to the permanent diaconate on October 19, 2019. He has been married to his wife Rayann for 23 years and they have a 19 year old daughter and an 18 year old son. Deacon Anthony feels blessed to be part of the Holy Trinity family where he continues to do the Lord’s work that He is calling us all to do and serve with humility and joy.
rpalz911@yahoo.com
Holy Trinity Administrative Staff
Maggy Gall, Parish Receptionist: Maggy is well-known throughout the local Catholic churches for her heart to serve. At Holy Trinity she helps welcome parishioners and answers questions, as well as coordinates baptisms, funerals, and weddings.
Phone: 949-218-3131
Email: reception@dholytrinityladera.org
Ocarina Talamantes, Faith Formation Coordinator: As an Early Childhood Educator, Ocarina implements creative, dynamic, and faith based programming for children and families of Holy Trinity. Ocarina is passionate about building safe, genuine, and Christ-Centered relationships. Her attention to detail and love for sharing Christ is evident throughout her work in all children’s ministries including, Faith Formation, Sacramental Prep, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, and Vacation Bible School.
Phone: (949) 218-3131 x104
Email: otalamantes@holytrinityladera.org
Emmanuel Perez, Youth Ministries & Safe Environment Coordinator: Emmanuel brings over eight years of experience in sacramental preparation and youth ministry to Holy Trinity. His zeal for Christ is contagious to all students in Middle School Faith Formation, High School Confirmation and HTYM. With the implementation of Life Teen this year Emmanuel’s fresh approach will invigorate our entire parish.
Phone: 949-218-3131 x101
Email: eperez@holytrinityladera.org
Lyssa Rollolazo, Director of Parish Life & Faith Formation: Lyssa has served as a volunteer and on staff in various roles at Holy Trinity for the past nine years. Lyssa is passionate about creating pathways to discipleship for all and fostering the vibrant Christ centered community of Holy Trinity through hospitality, faith formation, fundraising and fellowship.
Phone: (949) 218-3131 x103
Email: lrollolazo@holytrinityladera.org
Daniel Catania, Business & Facilities Manager: Native Argentinian. After working at the Diocese of Orange for two years, Daniel was assigned to Holy Trinity because of his unique pastoral approach to managing the parish business office and his evident love for our Catholic faith.
Phone: 949-218-3131 x119
Email: dcatania@holytrinityladera.org