Meet Our Staff
Father William E. Brown - Pastor
William Eugene Brown was born in Los Angeles, California, son of Eugene and Mary Jane Brown (both deceased). He was baptized, confirmed and received First Communion at age nineteen in Pella, Iowa, during his freshman year at Central College.
After spending three years of study at Central College (Iowa), the University of Vienna (Austria), and the University of Paris Sorbonne (France), he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in German and French. Bill then began graduate studies at Stanford University, where he earned a Master of Arts degree in German Literature before leaving the doctoral program to enter St. Patrick's Seminary in Menlo Park. He received a Master of Divinity degree in 1987 and was ordained to the priesthood on April 9, 1988, for the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
Father Brown has served at the following parishes in our archdiocese:
William Eugene Brown was born in Los Angeles, California, son of Eugene and Mary Jane Brown (both deceased). He was baptized, confirmed and received First Communion at age nineteen in Pella, Iowa, during his freshman year at Central College.
After spending three years of study at Central College (Iowa), the University of Vienna (Austria), and the University of Paris Sorbonne (France), he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in German and French. Bill then began graduate studies at Stanford University, where he earned a Master of Arts degree in German Literature before leaving the doctoral program to enter St. Patrick's Seminary in Menlo Park. He received a Master of Divinity degree in 1987 and was ordained to the priesthood on April 9, 1988, for the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
Father Brown has served at the following parishes in our archdiocese:
- St. Elizabeth, San Francisco (deacon year)
- St. Gabriel, San Francisco (six years)
- St. Pius, Redwood City (four years)
- Our Lady of Mercy, Daly City (twelve years)
- St. Hilary, Tiburon (July 1, 2010, to present)
Father William Brown
Favorite Quote
"Surely," said Father Brown very gently, "it is not generous to make even God's patience with us a point against Him."
G.K. Chesterton
"Surely," said Father Brown very gently, "it is not generous to make even God's patience with us a point against Him."
G.K. Chesterton
Father Andrew W. Ginter - Parochial Vicar
Andrew William Ginter was born in Greenbrae, California and was raised in San Rafael and Novato. He was baptized at St. Isabella’s in San Rafael and received First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation at St. Anthony’s in Novato.
Father Ginter earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Multicultural Studies from Sonoma State University in 2009. During that time he worked at a Boys and Girls Club as a Program Director and as the Youth Minister and Confirmation Coordinator at St. Anthony’s in Novato.
Father Ginter began to discern the call to the priesthood as he was completing college. He entered St. Patrick Seminary in Menlo Park in January of 2010. During the summers of seminary, he studied at Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont for a Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum and Instruction. Father Ginter completed Seminary at St. Patrick’s Seminary in May of 2016 receiving a Bachelor in Sacred Theology, Master of Divinity, and Master of Theology.
Father Ginter was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of San Francisco on June 4, 2016.
Father Ginter has served in the following assignments:
Andrew William Ginter was born in Greenbrae, California and was raised in San Rafael and Novato. He was baptized at St. Isabella’s in San Rafael and received First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation at St. Anthony’s in Novato.
Father Ginter earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Multicultural Studies from Sonoma State University in 2009. During that time he worked at a Boys and Girls Club as a Program Director and as the Youth Minister and Confirmation Coordinator at St. Anthony’s in Novato.
Father Ginter began to discern the call to the priesthood as he was completing college. He entered St. Patrick Seminary in Menlo Park in January of 2010. During the summers of seminary, he studied at Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont for a Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum and Instruction. Father Ginter completed Seminary at St. Patrick’s Seminary in May of 2016 receiving a Bachelor in Sacred Theology, Master of Divinity, and Master of Theology.
Father Ginter was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of San Francisco on June 4, 2016.
Father Ginter has served in the following assignments:
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Belmont (Pastoral Year)
- Archbishop Riordan High School, San Francisco (2013-2014)
- St. Raphael Parish, San Rafael (deacon assignment, 2015-2016)
- St. Hilary Parish, Tiburon (July 1, 2016, to present)
Father Andrew Ginter
Favorite Bible Passage
"He must increase and I must decrease."
John 3:30
"He must increase and I must decrease."
John 3:30
Sister Dolores Maguire, C.H.F. - Pastoral Minister
Sister Dolores Maguire is a Sister of the Holy Faith from Dublin, Ireland. She made her final religious profession as a Sister in 1972. She completed college both in Ireland and in the United States with graduate and postgraduate degrees in music and spirituality. She is available as a spiritual director having received her training and completing an internship on the retreat staff at the Center for Spiritual Development in Orange, California.
Sister has served at parishes and schools in Ireland, and when asked by her religious community to minister in the United States, she has taught at Holy Faith Schools in Los Angeles and Fairfield.
Sister has served as Pastoral Minister at:
Sister Dolores Maguire is a Sister of the Holy Faith from Dublin, Ireland. She made her final religious profession as a Sister in 1972. She completed college both in Ireland and in the United States with graduate and postgraduate degrees in music and spirituality. She is available as a spiritual director having received her training and completing an internship on the retreat staff at the Center for Spiritual Development in Orange, California.
Sister has served at parishes and schools in Ireland, and when asked by her religious community to minister in the United States, she has taught at Holy Faith Schools in Los Angeles and Fairfield.
Sister has served as Pastoral Minister at:
- St. Raymond Parish, Downey, CA
- St. Cornelius Parish, Long Beach, CA
- St. Hilary Parish, Tiburon (2002 to present)
Sister Dolores Maguire, C.H.F.
Favorite Bible Passage
"See, I am doing something new; it springs forth, do you not perceive it?”
Isaiah 43:19
"See, I am doing something new; it springs forth, do you not perceive it?”
Isaiah 43:19
Adrian Gordon - Business Manager
Adrian was born and raised in Chicago. The area still has a strong hold on him. Adrian graduated from Purdue University with a BS in engineering and from the University of Chicago with an MBA. After working at Johnson & Johnson, he moved to California and attended UOP, McGeorge School of Law where he obtained a JD. He worked at Coopers & Lybrand (now PriceWaterhouseCoopers) where he obtained a CPA, and at several law firms in San Francisco. Adrian also worked at real estate development companies in Menlo Park in a finance and legal capacity. Most recently, he was a Realtor with McGuire Real Estate. He retains a keen interest in real estate matters.
Adrian and Lynn Reid have a son, Reid, who graduated from St. Hilary School in 2010. Adrian enjoys activities with his family such as snowboarding, biking, and indoor rock climbing. When he can find time, he likes to play the links in the hope of some day achieving a respectable handicap.
Adrian was born and raised in Chicago. The area still has a strong hold on him. Adrian graduated from Purdue University with a BS in engineering and from the University of Chicago with an MBA. After working at Johnson & Johnson, he moved to California and attended UOP, McGeorge School of Law where he obtained a JD. He worked at Coopers & Lybrand (now PriceWaterhouseCoopers) where he obtained a CPA, and at several law firms in San Francisco. Adrian also worked at real estate development companies in Menlo Park in a finance and legal capacity. Most recently, he was a Realtor with McGuire Real Estate. He retains a keen interest in real estate matters.
Adrian and Lynn Reid have a son, Reid, who graduated from St. Hilary School in 2010. Adrian enjoys activities with his family such as snowboarding, biking, and indoor rock climbing. When he can find time, he likes to play the links in the hope of some day achieving a respectable handicap.
Adrian Gordon
Favorite Poem
"But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep."
Robert Frost
"But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep."
Robert Frost
Diana Rittenhouse - Parish Administrative Assistant
Diana is a graduate of Rollins College in Orlando, Florida. She became a Master Catechist after completing the 5-year Diaconate Formation program in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. She has also been a Licensed Lifeguard for Jones Beach, NY, a manager for "Everyday Hero" (a test strategy for Dayton Hudson in the Mall of America, Minneapolis, MN), and a manager for Jewel Foods in Champaign, IL.
Diana was the Director of Religious Education at St. Hilary's for twelve years before becoming our Parish Administrative Assistant in 2011.
Diana has three children: Michael Ryan, Nicholas Arthur, and Kristin Rose. She enjoys stitching, needlepointing, crocheting, knitting, sewing, baking, sailing, jogging, spending time at the ocean, and spending time with family and friends.
Diana is a graduate of Rollins College in Orlando, Florida. She became a Master Catechist after completing the 5-year Diaconate Formation program in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. She has also been a Licensed Lifeguard for Jones Beach, NY, a manager for "Everyday Hero" (a test strategy for Dayton Hudson in the Mall of America, Minneapolis, MN), and a manager for Jewel Foods in Champaign, IL.
Diana was the Director of Religious Education at St. Hilary's for twelve years before becoming our Parish Administrative Assistant in 2011.
Diana has three children: Michael Ryan, Nicholas Arthur, and Kristin Rose. She enjoys stitching, needlepointing, crocheting, knitting, sewing, baking, sailing, jogging, spending time at the ocean, and spending time with family and friends.
Diana Rittenhouse
Favorite Quote
"In this life we cannot do great things. We can do small things with great Love."
Saint Teresa of Calcutta
"In this life we cannot do great things. We can do small things with great Love."
Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Lisa Veto - Director of Faith Formation
Lisa has been working with elementary and junior high school students for the past 5 years as the Saint Hilary School Librarian. Lisa is a life-long Catholic and is the mother of two school-aged daughters. She serves as a Eucharistic Minister and is an active volunteer along with her family in a number of ministries at Saint Hilary Parish.
Lisa enjoys sharing the Catholic faith with young people as part of the Faith Formation Program, including preparation for the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. Lisa believes that partnering with parents and families is critical to children's faith formation. She strives for open and frequent communication with families to enable them to be actively involved in their children's religious learning.
Lisa attended the Pennsylvania State University where she received a B.A. in Speech Communications and then attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Law where she earned her law degree. She was a practicing attorney for 11 years. She then chose to focus on raising her children for the next 6 years before joining the staff at Saint Hilary Church & School.
Lisa has been working with elementary and junior high school students for the past 5 years as the Saint Hilary School Librarian. Lisa is a life-long Catholic and is the mother of two school-aged daughters. She serves as a Eucharistic Minister and is an active volunteer along with her family in a number of ministries at Saint Hilary Parish.
Lisa enjoys sharing the Catholic faith with young people as part of the Faith Formation Program, including preparation for the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. Lisa believes that partnering with parents and families is critical to children's faith formation. She strives for open and frequent communication with families to enable them to be actively involved in their children's religious learning.
Lisa attended the Pennsylvania State University where she received a B.A. in Speech Communications and then attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Law where she earned her law degree. She was a practicing attorney for 11 years. She then chose to focus on raising her children for the next 6 years before joining the staff at Saint Hilary Church & School.
Lisa Veto
Favorite Quote
"What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God."
Eleanor Powell
"What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God."
Eleanor Powell
Pamela Carey Faw - Director of Music
Pamela was born in Phoenix, Arizona where she attend Catholic schools from Fourth Grade through High School. She moved to Marin County to attend Dominican College in 1979 where she earned her Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in violin performance. She has taught in the Archdiocese of San Francisco since 1984 and has been the music teacher and Children’s Choir director at Saint Hilary Parish since 1998. Pamela is a freelance violinist who has performed internationally, nationally and with various groups in the Bay Area. She is currently the concertmaster of The Lamplighters, The Saint Catherine’s Orchestra and Contra Costa Musical Theater. She is currently on the faculty teaching music at Saint Hilary School, Dominican University and has a private studio.
Pamela has been on the Archdiocesan Choral Festival Committee for 18 years serving as chairperson for 10 of those years. Pamela is a member of the National Association for Pastoral Musicians and was the Representative for Music Education division in the Western Regional States.
Pamela has taught music and led the Children’s Masses at:
Pamela was born in Phoenix, Arizona where she attend Catholic schools from Fourth Grade through High School. She moved to Marin County to attend Dominican College in 1979 where she earned her Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in violin performance. She has taught in the Archdiocese of San Francisco since 1984 and has been the music teacher and Children’s Choir director at Saint Hilary Parish since 1998. Pamela is a freelance violinist who has performed internationally, nationally and with various groups in the Bay Area. She is currently the concertmaster of The Lamplighters, The Saint Catherine’s Orchestra and Contra Costa Musical Theater. She is currently on the faculty teaching music at Saint Hilary School, Dominican University and has a private studio.
Pamela has been on the Archdiocesan Choral Festival Committee for 18 years serving as chairperson for 10 of those years. Pamela is a member of the National Association for Pastoral Musicians and was the Representative for Music Education division in the Western Regional States.
Pamela has taught music and led the Children’s Masses at:
- Saint Anselm Parish, Ross
- Our Lady of Loretto Parish, Novato
- Saint Rita Parish, Fairfax
- Saint Hilary Parish, Tiburon
Pamela Faw
Favorite Quote
"Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best."
Henry Van Dyke
"Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best."
Henry Van Dyke
Marie Bordeleau - Principal of St. Hilary School
Marie was born in Salt Lake City, but also had the opportunity to live in Idaho and Oregon before moving with her family to Saratoga, CA. She is a lifelong Catholic and attended Catholic school from Kindergarten through graduate school.
After graduating from Archbishop Mitty High School (San Jose) in 1995 she went on to attend the University of Portland where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in History and her Master of Arts in Teaching.
She taught 8th grade Language Arts and Social Studies for seven years while also coordinating the after school activities program and the annual Washington, D.C. Trip.
During that time she earned her Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from Santa Clara University. She served as vice principal of St. Simon Parish School for two years and principal of St. Leo the Great School for five, both in the Diocese of San Jose.
Marie is thrilled to serve the Saint Hilary community as the school principal. Her son, Charlie, is enjoying first grade at Saint Hilary's. In her spare time she enjoys reading, hiking with Charlie and his dog, Moe, traveling, going to see her beloved Giants and 49ers, visiting with friends and just embracing all of life's many blessings.
Go, Tigers!
Marie was born in Salt Lake City, but also had the opportunity to live in Idaho and Oregon before moving with her family to Saratoga, CA. She is a lifelong Catholic and attended Catholic school from Kindergarten through graduate school.
After graduating from Archbishop Mitty High School (San Jose) in 1995 she went on to attend the University of Portland where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in History and her Master of Arts in Teaching.
She taught 8th grade Language Arts and Social Studies for seven years while also coordinating the after school activities program and the annual Washington, D.C. Trip.
During that time she earned her Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from Santa Clara University. She served as vice principal of St. Simon Parish School for two years and principal of St. Leo the Great School for five, both in the Diocese of San Jose.
Marie is thrilled to serve the Saint Hilary community as the school principal. Her son, Charlie, is enjoying first grade at Saint Hilary's. In her spare time she enjoys reading, hiking with Charlie and his dog, Moe, traveling, going to see her beloved Giants and 49ers, visiting with friends and just embracing all of life's many blessings.
Go, Tigers!
Marie Bordeleau
Favorite Quote
"If we treat people as they ought to be, we help them become what they are capable of becoming."
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
"If we treat people as they ought to be, we help them become what they are capable of becoming."
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Suesan Grabia - Manager of Tarantino Hall
Suesan is a native of the East Bay. Born and raised in Oakland California like her parents, she attended the same elementary school and grew up in the same home as her mother. From early childhood and into her adult years, she has spent much of her time working and developing her artistic self.
Suesan graduated from Cal. State Hayward with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art and Electronic Media. Needing to work her way through college, she found managing retail business very rewarding. For 18 years she has managed multi-million dollar budgets as well as a small online retail store. Being a creative person, she was able to utilize her media design expertise to promote these businesses as well as keep them running at a profit.
Suesan now spends much of her time devoted to her two young children and husband. As for work, she has been self employed as an Event Planner and Graphic Designer for the past 5 years. As an Event Planner, she understands the necessity of protecting and caring for places like Tarantino Hall where all things social happen. As the Parish Hall Manager she is proud to serve this amazing community and to offer a hand to anyone in need.
Suesan is a native of the East Bay. Born and raised in Oakland California like her parents, she attended the same elementary school and grew up in the same home as her mother. From early childhood and into her adult years, she has spent much of her time working and developing her artistic self.
Suesan graduated from Cal. State Hayward with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art and Electronic Media. Needing to work her way through college, she found managing retail business very rewarding. For 18 years she has managed multi-million dollar budgets as well as a small online retail store. Being a creative person, she was able to utilize her media design expertise to promote these businesses as well as keep them running at a profit.
Suesan now spends much of her time devoted to her two young children and husband. As for work, she has been self employed as an Event Planner and Graphic Designer for the past 5 years. As an Event Planner, she understands the necessity of protecting and caring for places like Tarantino Hall where all things social happen. As the Parish Hall Manager she is proud to serve this amazing community and to offer a hand to anyone in need.
Suesan Grabia
Rob Grant - Music Minister for our Sunday night Guitar Mass
A fixture in the San Francisco Bay Area liturgical scene for over 25 years, and a sought-after regional and national speaker, Rob Grant defines Church as the "Compassion of God lived and breathed into the world."
To his multidisciplinary background and years of professional ministry parish liturgist, composer, director of music, workshop presenter, teacher and writer, Rob brings a passionate presence and keen understanding of the theory and practice of building and fostering the sense of Church as a dynamic, Incarnation-facilitating force.
Rob received his BA Degree in Communication Arts from the University of San Francisco, and his MA in Pastoral Ministry from Holy Names University in Oakland.
His forthcoming book, "Bound for Joy" is a practical scriptural "how to," unfolding the scriptural readings of each Sunday, and developing from them, daily meditations that bring the Sundays' lessons to life each day of the week.
His ministry website is: www.MinistryMuse.com
A fixture in the San Francisco Bay Area liturgical scene for over 25 years, and a sought-after regional and national speaker, Rob Grant defines Church as the "Compassion of God lived and breathed into the world."
To his multidisciplinary background and years of professional ministry parish liturgist, composer, director of music, workshop presenter, teacher and writer, Rob brings a passionate presence and keen understanding of the theory and practice of building and fostering the sense of Church as a dynamic, Incarnation-facilitating force.
Rob received his BA Degree in Communication Arts from the University of San Francisco, and his MA in Pastoral Ministry from Holy Names University in Oakland.
His forthcoming book, "Bound for Joy" is a practical scriptural "how to," unfolding the scriptural readings of each Sunday, and developing from them, daily meditations that bring the Sundays' lessons to life each day of the week.
His ministry website is: www.MinistryMuse.com
Rob Grant
Personal Quote
"Liturgy is such a wonderfully bold endeavor because it assumes an inherent - not earned - human-divine familiarity, a resonance that need not be 'restored,' but, rather, merely reawakened and accessed. At its best, Liturgy calls us to God’s elemental invitation: the all-encompassing, joyous 'Yes!' that is at the root of all Creation."
"Liturgy is such a wonderfully bold endeavor because it assumes an inherent - not earned - human-divine familiarity, a resonance that need not be 'restored,' but, rather, merely reawakened and accessed. At its best, Liturgy calls us to God’s elemental invitation: the all-encompassing, joyous 'Yes!' that is at the root of all Creation."
LOCATIONSt. Hilary Church & School
761 Hilary Drive Tiburon, CA 94920-1421 (Near the corner of Rock Hill Drive) Phone 415-435-1122 Email DianaR@sthilary.org In the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco OFFICE HOURS
Regular Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Holidays The rectory office is closed on Independence Day, Labor Day, and other official holidays. |
MASS TIMESWeekend Mass Schedule
Saturday Morning 9:00am Saturday Vigil 5:00pm Sunday Quiet Mass 7:30am Sunday Children's Choir Mass 9:00am Sunday Adult Choir Mass 11:00am Sunday Guitar Mass 5:00pm Weekday Mass Schedule Monday-Friday 8:30am Holy Days of Obligation 7:00am, 8:30am, 7:00pm Confession Fridays 9:00 - 9:30am Saturdays 4:00 - 4:30pm And by appointment with any priest. Eucharistic Adoration Monday-Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm Saturday 9:30am - 5:00pm In the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, between the sanctuary and Tarantino Hall |
MASTER CALENDAR |
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