Aurelio Puga ~ Deacon                     
Email: apuga@saintrita.net

Aurelio Puga was born in Ixtlán del Rio Nayarit, Mexico where he received most
of his education.  He moved to the USA as a teenager, and is now a self employed
carpenter. He and his wife Wanda have been members of St. Rita parish for over
eight years and have two sons, Daniel and Aurelio Jr. As a couple they completed
the Ministry formation program at the Russell Institute of Religion and Ministry
at Spalding University. Aurelio Puga's parish activities have included Hispanic
parish council coordinator, RICA team member, sacramental preparation (baptism),
and training for Eucharistic ministers, lectors and altar servers. As a deacon he is
here to share his gifts with all God’s people.

Deacon Mike Burchett
Email: mburchett@saintrita.net

Michael Burchett and his wife Carol have been married 45 years and are native
Louisvillians. They have three children (Wendy, Michael and Katherine) and a
Granddaughter, Amanda.  Mike is a retired electrical contractor, attended Holy
Name Elementary School, DeSales High School, Louisville Technical Institute
and the University of Louisville. He has been a member of St. Rita parish for
18 years  and has been active in many ministries. Mike is also a member of the
Knights of Columbus, Pope John XXIII council.

He has earned a certificate in pastoral ministry from Spalding University and
received certification in hospital ministry through Baptist Hospital East. As a
deacon, Mike is here to serve God’s people.