Father Mark Guzman is a native of Detroit, Michigan. Following his graduation from High School, Father Mark entered Sacred Heart Seminary College in Detroit, Michigan. He left Sacred Heart early to pursue a career in the corporate world where he worked for a number of years in the food service industry. During this time, he moved to Seattle and earned a bachelor’s degree from Seattle University. Upon deciding to pursue his vocation as a priest, Father Mark entered St. Patrick Seminary and University in Menlo Park, California. He was ordained a transitional deacon August of 2007 and ordained priest June 2008. Since his ordination, Father Mark has served as Parochial Vicar at St. Michael Parish in Olympia, as Priest Administrator of St. Mary Parish in Marysville and the Mission of St. Anne in Tulalip, as Pastor of St. Benedict Parish in Seattle. Father Mark was named Pastor of St. Nicholas Parish Gig Harbor July 1, 2014, and remains to the present its pastor. Beginning July 1, 2024, Fr. Mark will be pastor of Parish Family #52 which consists of Prince of Peace Belfair, St. Gabriel Port Orchard, and St. Nicholas Gig Harbor.

Frank is a returning Catholic and has been a member of our St Gabriel Parish since 2013. Since joining our community, he has actively participated in many ministries including serving as our O.C.I.A coordinator for the last several years. As our new Pastoral Associate for Administration, he brings with him a diverse background and skills gained from his experience as a senior leader in retail management. He truly feels blessed to answer the call to share his talents in service to St Gabriel and Prince of Peace and is incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support he has already received.

Raised in Eastern Washington, Patrick grew up in Walla Walla. Coming from a Catholic home, his faith led him to attend Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, where he received a degree in Business Administration. While there, Patrick met his wife, and the two now have five children. Patrick returned to Franciscan University and obtained a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. He also has certificates in Church Management from Villanova University, Non-Profit Fundraising from Notre Dame, and recently became a certified lay spiritual director through the Heart of Christ School of Spiritual Direction.

Ever one to be learning, He is currently working a master’s certificate in Spiritual Theology. Patrick has served in the Archdiocese of Seattle in an administrative capacity for ten years, first directing the Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center in Federal Way and then as the PA for Administration at St Nicholas. Patrick is excited to begin this new role serving our Parish Family as Director of Operations. The Director of operations will serve our family as a kind of regional manager, helping us standardize our policies and practices in the areas of finance, facilities, and human resources. In addition to his Catholic faith Patrick loves his cowboy boots, bicycle racing, reading classic literature, and spending time with his family.

Raised in Eastern Washington, Patrick grew up in Walla Walla. Coming from a Catholic home, his faith led him to attend Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, where he received a degree in Business Administration. While there, Patrick met his wife, and the two now have five children. Patrick returned to Franciscan University and obtained a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. He also has certificates in Church Management from Villanova University, Non-Profit Fundraising from Notre Dame, and recently became a certified lay spiritual director through the Heart of Christ School of Spiritual Direction.

Ever one to be learning, He is currently working a master’s certificate in Spiritual Theology. Patrick has served in the Archdiocese of Seattle in an administrative capacity for ten years, first directing the Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center in Federal Way and then as the PA for Administration at St Nicholas. Patrick is excited to begin this new role serving our Parish Family as Director of Operations. The Director of operations will serve our family as a kind of regional manager, helping us standardize our policies and practices in the areas of finance, facilities, and human resources. In addition to his Catholic faith Patrick loves his cowboy boots, bicycle racing, reading classic literature, and spending time with his family.

Mark McKibben has been a resident of Gig Harbor since moving almost 25 years ago with his wife of 48 years Corrine and their daughter. Having grown up in Central Wisconsin, don’t be surprised if you hear a different accent.

Mark brings his 30 years of Liturgical background, starting as an Altar Server Coordinator and becoming the Head Sacristan at our St Nicholas Campus 24 years ago. He has worked with 5 different pastors and 4 Deacons, so understands the complexity and challenge in working through the changes his Pastors have directed him to implement.

As the Director of Liturgy, he expands his role as Head Sacristan St. Nicholas, over the entire Parish Family, executing and implementing the directives set forth by the Pastor in regards to Liturgy. He is not the “Head Liturgist” per se, that is role maintained in our case by Fr. Mark.

At the root of Mark’s Role is to see that every person who comes to church has what they need to participate and worship in the Mass and that every liturgical minister is equipped to perform in their roles.

"Mike comes to our parish after 12 years of ministry in diverse settings, including homeless shelters, migrant support centers, county jails, and church basements.  He received his bachelor’s in theology from Seattle Pacific University in 2010.  He and his wife, Rebekah, were both born and raised in the Pacific Northwest.  Together they have a son, Adam, who was born in 2020.  He has never been to Houston."