Oscar Perez has been a steadfast parishioner at St. Francis of Assisi Parish since 1975, when the parish was still a mission. His journey in ministry began in 1993, and he has since dedicated himself to serving as an Extraordinary Minister of Communion, Sacristan, and Sacristan Coordinator. Oscar’s faith journey is deeply rooted in his family traditions; he fondly remembers his mother taking the family to 7 a.m. Mass at St. Anthony, walking together in the early morning. This foundation of faith continued when Oscar and his wife moved to the west side of El Paso. At St. Francis, his wife began singing in the choir, their boys became Altar Servers, and the church quickly became the center of their spiritual lives.
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