Archives for June 2025

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​We are thrilled to introduce Ryan Kuester, our new Director of Faith Formation! Ryan brings a deep personal connection to Catholic education and a passion for nurturing faith in our community.

Ryan grew up in Glencoe, where he attended St. Pius X Catholic School through 6th grade before graduating from Glencoe/Silver Lake High School. He then pursued higher education at St. John’s University, earning his bachelor’s degree in psychology. His connection to St. Anastasia’s is strong; his family currently has one child attending St. A’s, and another who is now a middle schooler in the Hutchinson school district, having also attended our school.

Outside of his dedication to faith formation, Ryan enjoys spending quality time with his family, often found hiking, camping, or working together in their family garden.

Ryan is eager to serve our parish, working alongside our dedicated teachers, engaged parents, and most importantly, our students. He looks forward to continuing to focus on engaging and nurturing faith, upholding Catholic tradition, and guiding students toward lifelong discipleship.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Ryan via the Faith Formation email or stop by the parish office. He welcomes any questions, suggestions, or simply a friendly “hello” to introduce yourself!​

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We’re thrilled to introduce the newest member of our St. Anastasia Catholic School team, Mr. Dennis Piechowski, our new Middle School and PE teacher! Dennis brings a wealth of experience and a deep connection to our community.

Dennis and his wife, Colleen, have been part of the Hutchinson community since 1990 and have been active members of the St. Anastasia Catholic Community for years. In fact, many of you might remember them from when their three children, Mackenzie, Michaela, and Matthew, attended our school.

Throughout his career, Dennis has held various positions focused on teaching and leadership. For the past six years, he’s been a high school business teacher at Hutchinson High School. He’s also a familiar face in the local sports scene, currently serving as the varsity volleyball coach at the high school and having coached various youth sports. You might even recall him coaching basketball right here at St. A’s!

When he’s not in the classroom or on the court, Dennis enjoys spending quality time with his family and officiating high school baseball and football games.

We are so excited to have Mr. Piechowski join us and share his diverse talents and passion for education with our students. Please give him a warm St. Anastasia welcome when you see him around!​

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