Meet The Staff

	Father Samuel James "Jim" Buchholz-Father Jim was born in Southern Pines, North Carolina, is number "7" of eight children, and has twenty-five neices and nephews, two great nephews. In high school he played football with state honors and was state champion in wrestling. He was involved in the beverage business from owning a nightclub, to running a distribution company, to being a broker in the south. He graduated from Hilbert College in Hamburg, New York, and received a Master's Degree from Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora, New York. Jim was ordained to the Raleigh diocese in June 2001, and was appointed Parochial Vicar at Saint Mark's in Wilmington before coming to Holy Family. He enjoys golf, bridge, and his family.
	Deacon George C. Stonikinis, Jr., who directs RCIA and assists with the mission church in Maple, St. Katherine Drexel;  is originally from the Tidewater Virginia area having moved here recently with his wife, Suzanne, and their two border collies “Abbey” and “Whitby.” “Deacon George” is a retired, 35 years of teaching, university professor and academic administrator. He has B.S. and M.S. degrees from Virginia Tech and a M.S.W. from Virginia Commonwealth University. The Stonikinis’ are both trained spiritual directors, and dedicated to diaconal service and enrichment. Most proud of their two grown children, they still manage to spend considerable time in North Yorkshire, England, yet, truly enjoy the people and uniqueness of NE North Carolina.  George and Suzanne are avid readers of spirituality, theology, history and contemporary events.
	Sr. Margaret Holleran- Sr. Margaret Holleran was born in Co. Mayo, Ireland. She is one of eleven children. After High School and before joining the Missionary Sisters of St. Columban she worked in the banking business in London. She is a graduate of the School of Education at DePaul University, Chicago. Her mission experience was in the Philippines where she taught at Columban College, Zambales, and coordinated the parish Faith Formation program for many years. While on Congregation assignment in Boston she received her Pastoral Associate and National Associate of Catholic Chaplains(NACC) certifications. She loves the outdoors and misses the "green green grass of home."
	Betty Hayes relocated from California to Elizabeth City 5 years ago in order to be closer to her two adult children who live in Chesapeake, Va.  She and her husband, Tom, associated themselves with Holy Family Church as soon as they arrived.  Sadly, Betty is now a widow.  Since becoming a parishioner of Holy Family, she has handled the scheduling of the ministers and served as a lector.  She is also Lector Coordinator and is just winding up her term on the Parish Council.  Serving in the Parish Office since December of 2005, she says this is a blessing since it gives her a reason to get up in the morning.  Incidentally, since Father Jim changed the daily Mass times to 8 A. M., she is getting up earlier than she otherwise would.
	Joan Bryant-Joan became our choir director in October 2000.She came to us with an extensive educational background in music education, concentrating in voice and minoring in piano at Tidewater Community College. She has participated in master classes at Westminster Choir College, Catholic University of America, and Old Dominion University to name a few. Joan has also taught music at Saint Gregory the Great School, Stonebridge Christian School and The Center of Music in Virginia Beach. Training cantors for the Catholic Church and performing as a soprano soloist on television and radio are some of her other accomplishments. Joan resides in Virginia and enjoys working with the choir at Holy Family.
	Sonny Baccus-Sonny is the son of the late Rev. Irving R. Baccus, who was pastor of the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Elizabeth City. Sonny and his mother reside in Elizabeth City. Sonny began playing the piano at age three, and began taking lessons at age nine. He attended the March School of Music in Norfolk, the St Louis Conservatory of Music, and the College of the Albemarle. He has also won state auditions for the Metropolitan Opera at Winston Salem School of Arts. Additional accomplishments include working in many churches, recording music in Nashville, and appearing on the "Grand Ole Opry".
	Bill Hogue-Bill was born in Pittsburgh, PA. He has worked all of his life in construction. A gifted and skilled craftsman, Bill is very generous in using his talents to maintain our building. He has done hundreds of small jobs for our parish since he joined Holy Family in August of 1994. Some of his more visible work can be seen in the beautiful wall that surrounds our memorial garden as well as the storage shed in the back field. Bill is the father of seven children who are now all grown adults. He is also an usher at weekend masses and a eucharistic minister at daily mass.
	Linus Riehle-Linus is a very dedicated parishoner of Holy Family who donates his time to maintaining the grounds of the church. He has been a member of St. Elizabeth/Holy Family Parish for over twenty years. He served his country for over twenty-two years in the United States Navy where he was on board the USS Mt. McKinney and participated in Operation Crossroads. He is the proud father of three daughters, Regina Ann, Linda Jeanne, and Theresa Diane. Besides helping to maintain the grounds, Linus is a eucharistic minister.
	Pete Ferland-Pete was born in Waterville, Maine. He received a B.S. degree in Marine Engineering from Maine Maritime Academy. After a short stint in New Jersey, Pete and his family moved to Elizabeth City in 1985. He works at Newport News Shipbuilding as a Construction Superintendent in the aircraft carrier division. In the spring of 2000 Father John placed Pete in charge of building maintenance for the parish. Pete has a wonderful wife and two terrific kids who are all involved in different ministries within Holy Family.