St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

Linda Lutz

I am Sister Linda Lutz CHS, a member of the Community of the Holy Spirit. I moved into the area of St. John the Evangelist Parish in 1993. I have worked in Catholic Schools as a teacher and a principal. I ministered for 12 years with Catholic Charities Rachel Programs services for homeless women. Being with the students and families in schools was a joy but I also treasured my time with the women I met in the Rachel Programs whose lives are so very challenged. Currently I’m back in a school setting working as a school secretary at St. Kieran Catholic School in El Cajon. This ministry has many different kinds of opportunities to serve. I choose to be a member of St. John the Evangelist Parish because I love the diversity and the deep faith of the people who worship here. I treasure the welcoming spirit that St. John the Evangelist opens its door to all.

Juan Qui

I have been a resident of San Diego since 2003 and a member of St. John the Evangelist parish for the past five years, after moving to Hillcrest. I am the only one in my nuclear family living in the US, as my mother and siblings are in Mexico. I work as an independent contractor in Project Management, working with different IT corporate clients. For hobbies I like to workout and travel.

Leticia D. Fernandez

My name is Leticia D. Fernandez. I am from Guadalajara Mexico but was raised in San Diego. I am a licensed Real Estate/Mortgage Broker, I have been in this line of work for 37 years. Finding people a home is my passion! My husband Hector Fernandez and I have been married for 43 years. We have 3 children and 9 grandchildren, 4 which are twins! I have been a devout Catholic since birth and I value my Mother as my spiritual advisor. The core of my life is structured around my Catholic faith. We have been parishioners of St. John the Evangelist for the last 8 years. My volunteer services include Father Joe Villages and Catholic Charities and I serve as a Eucharistic minister and Lector of the Word. I love to spend time with all my grandchildren! I play tennis with Lolis, chess with Matthew, basketball with Isaiah, chasing the dogs and feeding the chicken with Eydie. Holding and kissing the twins. I enjoy going on long walks with my husband and cooking for all my family. Life is such a Blessing!

Jeffrey T. Gering

Jeff was raised Catholic, attended grade school at Mary Queen of Peace in St. Louis and graduated high school from St. Xavier High School in Louisville, KY. He spent 25 years with the Department of Veterans Affairs as an administrator in VA hospitals in Ann Arbor, Washington DC, Chicago, Ohio and then San Diego, where he served as the CEO/Director until 2016. He is currently the Senior Vice President for Support Services with Family Health Centers of San Diego. While in Chicago, Jeff was a member of the parish council of St. Catherine-St. Lucy Parish in Oak Park, IL. While in San Diego, he volunteered for the Diocese Jail Ministry, and was a founding member of the Mental Health Ministry at St. Didacus Catholic Community. He has been a member of St. John the Evangelist for six years. Jeff and his husband, Kevin, have been the primary organizers of the 5:00 p.m. weekly mass.

Ronnie Diaz

Ronnie was born and raised in San Diego/El Cajon.  He was raised Catholic and attended elementary school at St. Kieran's Catholic School.  He graduated from El Capitan High School and continued on to graduate from Claremont McKenna College with a B.A. in Psychology/Philosophy.  He has worked for the past 19 years for a number of non-profit agencies.  He was a member of St. Kieran's choir for 13 years and also cantored there for 11 years.  He was a Boy Scout leader and volunteered for St. Kieran's Pantry.  He and his husband have one son, Angel.