Parish Staff
Rev. Patty Mouer
Patty is a cradle Episcopalian who grew up in Richmond, Virginia. She was ordained to the priesthood in 2000 and served as an assistant at Grace Episcopal Church, Asheville before being called to St. Luke’s in December 2004. She is a graduate of Brown University, the University of Tennessee College of Social Work, and Vanderbilt Divinity School.
Patty has served on the Executive Council, as a Camp Henry priest and on the Camp Henry Committee, and on the Bishop’s search committee for the Canon for Youth and Young Adult Ministries. She also has served as a visiting priest at Centurion House healing services and the Church of the Advocate. She has a particular interest in spiritual formation and currently is being trained as a catechist in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori-based approach to children’s religious formation.
She is married to Joe; they have two sons. She enjoys reading, cooking and being outdoors, especially gardening and hiking.
Molly Coffey (Youth Group Leader)
Molly has been working with the youth since January. She worships at Grace Episcopal with her family on Sunday mornings, so you’ll most likely see her with the youth on Sunday afternoons. Here is a word from Molly:
"I want to take a moment to introduce myself. I am Molly Coffey, and I am extremely excited to be the new youth leader for St. John’s, St. Luke’s and St. Mary’s churches! I am married to Jarod and am the mother of Stella and pet parent of Matilda. My background is in Social Work working with children and youth of all ages and backgrounds. I love the energy, spirit and creativity of youth. I was raised in the Catholic Church and was confirmed by Bishop Taylor at St. Matthias Church. Jarod, Stella and I attend Grace Episcopal Church. I moved from Iowa City, IA to Asheville about 3 1/2 years ago to be closer to my family. I enjoy hiking, yoga, playing with Stella, reading, cooking and family bike rides."
Julie Mascarella (Music Director)
I grew up in the Chicago area, got a BSM (B. Sacred Music) from Illinois Wesleyan University, and moved to Asheville in 1982 to study organ with Marilyn Keiser. I've held a number of posts in the Episcopal church, including interim organist/choirmaster at Cathedral of All Soul's and St. Jame's, Hendersonville, and organist posts at Grace Episcopal, north Asheville. I've been at St. Luke's, Chunn's Cove, since 1999.
I finished my master's degree in school counseling in 1994, working as a middle school counselor until our daughter, Emma, was born in 2003. I consider myself on "permanent maternity leave"! I am an avid gardener, quilter, and cook. My husband, Doug Aanonsen, and I have been married since 1993; I also have two grown stepsons, Jason and Michael.
