Parish Council
All Saints Parish Council is an appointed group of parishioners representing a cross section of the parish, who provide insight and advise the pastor regarding church programs, ministries, facilities, etc. Parishioners at large are invited to sit on standing committees including Liturgy, Stewardship, Strategic Planning, Parish Social Ministry, Hospitality, Building & Grounds, and New Facilities.
Dave Brese
Chair of the Pastoral Council
Dave and Jill are happy to call Sneads Ferry home since Dave’s retirement in late 2024. Jill works from home as a Specialty care Pharmacist and our three boys, their wives and six grandchildren all live in the RTP NC area which is where we have called home for the last 35 years. Watching the All Saints community live their mission to “Love God, Love Others, And Make Disciples” has helped us make our transition an easy one, serving as the council chair will. Be an honor.
My stewardship journey includes roles such as the Pastoral council, Financial council, Eucharist Minister, and as the Business Manager and director of Stewardship at my past parish.
Beth Cipicchio
Beth is a Pennsylvania native. Her husband Mike of 45 years, have lived in Hamstead and been parishioners at All Saints for the last 11 years. They have 3 daughters and 2 grandchildren. Beth is retired and enjoys flower gardening, reading, playing Mahjongg, drawing, studying scripture, taking classes at Ollie, for I believe in lifelong learning, and volunteering.
Nadine Borton
Secretary of the Pastoral Council
Nadine and her husband, Kevin, reside in Hampstead. They have been parishioners since moving from Pennsylvania in the summer of 2021. Nadine is a retired elementary and special education teacher. She has a Master’s degree in Curriculum Design and Instructional Leadership. She is currently a volunteer at Haven Home in Hampstead.
John Kohler
John is a grateful and active parishioner at All Saints, where he and his wife, Allison, are raising their four energetic boys. Originally from Charleston, South Carolina, John is a proud RCIA alumnus and dedicated volunteer in youth faith formation and Vacation Bible School. He has taught 2nd and 4th grade religious education and now guides 3rd grade and Year 1 Confirmation students.
Passionate about helping young families grow in faith, John strives to strengthen the foundation of catechesis within the parish. Professionally, he serves as a pediatrician, but his greatest vocation is being a loving husband and father. John brings the same care and dedication to his medical work and to his ministry at All Saints.
Denise Morrison
Member of the Pastoral Council
Denise Morrison, and her husband Scott, joined the parish in 2020. Denise enjoys serving on the Arts and Environment, Office, and Hospitality Ministries. She enjoys meeting new parishioners and making friends while also serving others. She actively attends the Bible Study, Adoration and many parish events. Her favorite quote on service comes from Mother Teresa:
“The fruit of love is service which is compassion in action."

Juan Rodriguez
Member of the Pastoral Council
Juan Rodriguez and his family have been parishioners of All Saints since 2012 and both his daughter and son have been baptized at this parish. Juan retired from the U.S. Coast Guard in 2019 and since then has been a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoys helping and maintaining the church grounds along with stepping in as an usher when needed.
Myron Yencha
Member of the Pastoral Council
Myron Yencha and his wife, Vanessa, moved to Sneads Ferry in July 2018, joining All Saints Catholic Church parish shortly thereafter. He served 29 years in the US Navy, retiring as a Captain. He then moved to this area to embark on his civilian career in Jacksonville at Onslow Ear Nose and Throat. He has two grown daughters (Marie and Caroline) whom he adores. He also likes hanging out with his Bullmastiff, Zeus. Myron enjoys his work as an ENT Surgeon, speedskating, church history, and spending time with family, especially at the beach!

Lovell Casiero
Member of the Pastoral Council
Lovell Casiero is the CEO of FLC Business Consulting, an accomplished author, keynote speaker, and executive coach with more than 30 years of executive leadership in the hospitality industry. Her career spans corporate strategy, entrepreneurship, and ministry leadership, bringing a thoughtful, faith-centered perspective to guiding individuals and organizations toward purposeful growth. Lovell is known for her integrity, compassion, and commitment to empowering others to lead with excellence and humility. As a member of the Pastoral Council, she is dedicated to supporting the mission of All Saints Catholic Church through prayerful discernment, collaboration, and service to the parish community.
Dennis Dienno
Member of the Pastoral Council
Dennis and his wife Maureen live in Holly Ridge having moved from Austin Texas in 2021. They have been married for 47 years and have 3 children and 4 grandchildren living in Texas, Raleigh and Washington state.
Dennis was a retired Global Supply Chain Executive for Dell Technologies. During his tenure with Dell, Dennis and Maureen had the opportunity to complete 3 expatriate assignments, having lived in China, Malaysia, and Ireland. Dennis alone has worked in and out of 60+ countries. This experience has provided Dennis with a deep understanding and appreciation for diversity and a unique perspective on how others in the world live and worship.
Dennis is an active member of the Knights of Columbus serving as the EFF Director and leading the Cor Men’s Fellowship. Dennis is also an Usher and a member of the Welcome Committee.
Finance Council
All Saints' Finance Council is a group of parishioners, chosen and appointed by the pastor, to provide advice and direction to the pastor regarding all financial matters affecting the parish. Parishioners at large may sit on standing committees such as the Bishop's Annual Appeal or Capital Campaign committee to help serve this council.
Joan Green
Chair of the Finance Council
Joan and her husband, George, have owned property on Topsail Island since 2014. Joan has been coming to All Saints Parish since owning the property and officially joined when they moved here permanently in August 2021. Joan retired in April 2021 from a large Mental Health Provider where she was Chief Financial Officer. Joan has served in the Social Justice Ministry and is an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. The position on the Finance Council allows her the opportunity to share her skills and talent in Jesus' name.
Rick Martin
Secretary of the Finance Council
Rick Martin is a retired Naval Officer and Department of Defense employee. He is a financial literacy advocate and financial coach. He believes that he is called to serve others through God's gift of financial knowledge and expertise. Serving on the Capital Campaign Committee and Finance Councils are two ways that he can use God's gift. Rick is married to Meredith Martin and they live in Surf City.
Nancy Poli
Member of the Finance Council
My husband John and I moved to North Carolina three years ago because dear friends live here. John and I were very active in our parish in New York. I love working with the church because not only does it allow me to meet new and
caring parishioners, but also makes me feel complete in giving my time and talents to God's work. I am blessed in meeting Monsignor Joseph and all the members of the finance council. Thank you for including us in the special family.
Greg Lattanzi
Member of the Finance Council
Greg and Haley, his wife, have been members of All Saints since they moved to Hampstead in April 2021. They have been blessed with two boys since moving here. Greg works in Corporate Treasury and brings experience with Cash Management and Accounts Payable to the Finance Council.
Steve Strnisha
Member of the Finance Council
Steve has been part of the All Saints community since 2018, living on Topsail Island since moving full-time to NC from Cleveland, Ohio. His finance background includes investment banking with Society Bank (now Key Bank) in the 1990s, Finance Director for the City of Cleveland in the mid-1990s, Chief Financial Officer for the Cleveland Regional Chamber of Commerce (“Greater Cleveland Partnership”) through 2005 and then consulting on various real estate development projects for eight years. Since 2012 Steve has owned Cleveland International Fund, a commercial real estate investment fund. He continues to serve as CEO of the company as it winds down its current investments.

Chris Drescher
Member of the Finance Council
Chris, his wife (Meredith), and two sons (Anthony and Stephen) have been very active members of All Saints since moving to Hampstead in 2013. Meredith is currently an EMHC, Catholic Daughter and is a former Faith Formation Director and teacher in our parish. Anthony and Stephen have been regular Altar Servers and Sacristans while growing up in our community. Chris is currently working as a Leader of Talent Acquisition for Cisco and holds an undergraduate degree in Accounting from Seton Hall and a Law Degree from UNC. He loves serving in the parish and has been very involved in multiple ministries. Chris is currently Chair of the BAA, Lead of the Eucharist Ministers, is a Sacristan and Knight of Columbus. He previously served on the Pastoral Council and Capital Campaign Committee. Chris feels so blessed to be able to share his affinity for numbers and finance with the great people of our parish through the Finance Council. He believes that if our Pastor or a fellow parishioner asks you to serve in a ministry, that it is truly a calling from God.

Lillian Joyce
Member of the Finance Council
Lillian is a Connecticut native and completed the RCIA program in 1992 while a graduate student at UConn. While raising 3 sons with her husband John, she was active at St. Mary’s Church in Bethel teaching catechism to 1st graders for over 10 years. After becoming empty nesters, they relocated to Hampstead in 2021 where they became parishioners at All Saints Parish and were eager to seek involvement again in the Catholic Church. Lillian retired from a large relocation company after 30 years of service where she was a Financial Project Manager. She now enjoys traveling with her husband, going to the beach, reading, quilting, biking and volunteering at local organizations where she can give back to her community.














