Sprit of Hecker Award
Each year the Paulist ministries across the United States and Rome identify someone who embodies the spirit of the founder of the Paulist Fathers, Servant of God Isaac Hecker,
He was driven by a classic two-fold mission of personal perfection and zeal for souls. At his time, he felt America was ready to explode with faith from the riches of the Catholic Church. So he founded a men’s religious order to help him carry out this mission instilled in his heart by the Holy Spirit.
The Spirit of Fr. Isaac Hecker continues today, as the Paulists honor folks around the country to live that spirit in their particular context. The recognized are folks or groups who lives a spirit-filled evangelical life, sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ and the love of God to the world.
Below are the past winners of the Spirit of Hecker Award
at Old St. Mary’s.
2025 Sprit of Hecker Award for Old St. Mary’s
Congratulations Anita Mendoza!
This year we have awarded the 2025 Spirit of Hecker Award to Anita Mendoza.
Anita is a long time member of Old St. Mary. She is constantly help us reach out to visitors and supporting parishioners through our after-Mass hospitality. Throughout Lent this past year, she made soup for our after-11am Mass hospitality. She is always welcoming young adults and connecting them with the parish.