Frank Steck

My wife, Jane, and I met at Marquette University and have been longtime OLG parishioners. We have a son, Riley, and a daughter, Meagan, who both attended BSM and the University of San Diego. Our appreciation of the Catholic faith and schools is deep. It helped form who we are and is a constant in our lives for which we are grateful.

My strong desire is to serve individuals in ways that make a meaningful contribution to their own personal journey of joy, serenity, and faith. I love serving and appreciate the blessings and life purpose it provides in return. I serve with Homebound Ministry and recently joined the Stephen Ministry.

Jane and I love to travel to interesting places and experience special Catholic pilgrimage locations. Religious and spiritual journeys to Rome, Lourdes, and the Holy Land, as well as walking the Camino Francés, have deepened our faith.

My passion for music, live entertainment, and event production has guided me on a 40-year career producing name entertainment events throughout the United States and world-wide for our company, Spotlight Corporate Entertainment Inc.

I seek time outside in nature, new and interesting experiences, quality time with family and friends, and learning more about supporting how our OLG faith community grows.

Christopher Wachtler

Chris has been attending OLG for the last five years after moving to the western suburbs from White Bear Lake and marrying his wife Theresa, who grew up at OLG and has been a member of the faith community since childhood. Chris and Theresa live in Bloomington and have five grown children and one grandchild between them. Chris has been an attorney for over 30 years, and practices labor and employment law. Chris graduated from St. John's University in Collegeville in 1991 and is grateful for the opportunity to have experienced his college years studying the liberal arts surrounded by and grounded in the Benedictine traditions. Chris joins the PPC as a new member in 2026 (after freezing in the tree lot and greasing at the fish fry for a few years) and looks forward to this new opportunity to serve, grow our parish, and bring the beauty of the Catholic faith to the communities around us.

Ellie Zavoral

Our family loves Our Lady of Grace! My husband, Tom, grew up in the parish and we joined as a family about 10 years ago when we moved to Minnesota. Our oldest daughter graduated from OLG School in 2024 and our younger four children are currently students.

I grew up in Kansas City and attended Mass every Sunday with my family at my school parish. My husband and I knew this was a faith tradition we wanted for our family. I remember being nervous on Sunday morning that our large family would disrupt the service. I found at OLG a welcoming, compassionate community, and want to extend the same to new members and families.

I am truly humbled, honored and blessed to serve on the Parish Pastoral Council and continue the mission of Making Jesus Christ Known and Loved. I presently serve on the PSO Family Care Network, volunteer with Baptism preparation, and help out with whatever I can at the school. I find through service I grow more in my faith and love of Jesus. I look forward to connecting with you as I serve in this role.