CLERGY
Administrator
Fr. Marlon Alberto Portillo Muñoz
My name is Fr. Marlon Alberto Portillo Muñoz. I am from El Salvador. I received the call from God when I was 17 years old. I entered the San Jose de la Montaña Major Seminary at the age of 18 where I studied Philosophy.
Theology studies were carried out at the Theological Institute of St. Paul, Catania, Italy, completing them in early 2007. After two years I received the Deacon's Ordination and in 2010 I was ordained as a Priest in the Diocese of Zacatelocuca. In 2011 I was appointed a parish priest in St. John the Baptist, in the Diocese of Jalapa, Guatemala,
In 2014 I was assigned to Our Lady of Lourdes in Richmond, VA as a Parochial Vicar and in 2016 I was appointed Parish Priest of St. Augustine in Chesterfield for legal reasons I had to return to El Salvador in 2019. I was appointed administrator of the Santo Hermano Pedro Parish in 2020. After 2 years I was sent as a parish priest of St. John the Evangelist in the same Diocese of Zacatecoluca in 2023. In January 2024 I returned to the Diocese of Richmond spending a few months as Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Lourdes in Henrico.
His Excellency Bishop Knestout has now assigned me to serve the communities of St John, Sacred Heart and St. James as Administrator. I thank God for having chosen me to be his instrument to proclaim his Gospel. I ask that the Holy Spirit grants me his Wisdom to know how to guide the souls he has entrusted to me.
Deacon Bob
Rev. Mr. Robert Straub (Deacon Bob)
Born and raised in Saint Marys, PA. Awarded a BBA in Accounting from Saint Bonaventure University, a MS in Systems Management from University of Southern California, and a MA in Pastoral Theology from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Deacon spent 20 years in the United States Army as an Aviation Maintenance Officer and an Operations research Analyst. He is an active member of the Missioners of Christ as well as a Spiritual Director and a CVCC Board Member for Cursillo. He was ordained a Deacon in the Diocese of Richmond 19 October, 2013. Among his current responsibilities, Deacon Bob assists in marriage preparations and processing annulments. He also has faculties with the Archdiocese of Military Services at Fort Lee, VA.
Deacon Chao (Retired)
Rev. Mr. Esaud Feliciano (Deacon Chao)
Deacon Chao, as we all know him, was born and raised in Puerto Rico. In 1966 I went to Waterbury Ct. In 1984 I lived the Cursillo of Christianity on April 22, I worked in 18 short courses in different services, I was the director of the Utrellas for three consecutive terms and then two more. I served as cup minister since mass began at the Church of the Sacred Heart. I am serving in it and by the grace of God, I was able to become a deacon on November 3, 2012. My children have given me ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and two twin great-granddaughters are on the way for God's blessing. I am thankful to the Hispanic community in which I serve in the name of the Lord, the priests and church employees, to my fellow deacons for their continued help in the Lord's way.
Deacon Matt McLaughin
Rev. Mr. Matt McLaughin (Deacon Mat) {RETIRED}
Deacon Ed (Retired)
Rev. Mr. Edward Hanzlik (Deacon Ed) {RETIRED}
Deacon Edward G. Hanzlik was born in and remains a member of Church of the Sacred Heart for over 80 years. He is married to his wife Evelyn (Skalsky) for over 50 years and they have four married children and eight grandchildren, all of whom live in Virginia. He was a Contract Administrator with the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Transportation, retiring after having served there for 30 years. Deacon Ed has served the community of Sacred Heart as Coordinator of Christian Formation for 20 years and later as an ordained, Permanent Deacon for another 25+ years. He was instrumental in recording and preserving the history of both the parish and New Bohemia, resulting in Church of the Sacred Heart being recognized as a National Historic Site by the National Park Service.