Rev. Jerry Kaywell - Administrator
Presbyteral Council Member
Ordained: October 25, 1991 in Venice, FL

Father Jerry was a professional musician, composer and producer of television and film before his ordination to the priesthood.  He has two great passions in life: God and music – in that order.  Father Jerry is experiencing a wholeness of being in his priesthood beyond what he ever hoped for.  Striving to love God above all continues to be his daily enterprise – and neighbor as well as self – is his gospel rule of life.

Learn more about Father Jerry here: http://www.fatherjerry.com

Rev. Jim Simko - Parochial Vicar

Ordained: 1991, in Denver, Colorado

Fr. Jim Simko has been assigned as parochial vicar to Sacred Heart by our Bishop, John J. Nevins beginning July 1st. Fr. Jim is very enthusiastic about his ministry and the priesthood. Fr Jim served in Denver and Estes Park, Colorado for more than a decade, but he still felt drawn back to Florida where he had lived with his family as a youth. Therefore, in 2003, Fr. Jim returned to Bradenton where he was assigned to SS. Peter and Paul the Apostles Parish and more recently to St. Maxamilian Kolbe in Port Charlotte.

Rev, Deacon Edward D. Lundy, Ph.D. - Deacon
Senior Status
Permanent Diaconate Board - Ad Hoc Member
Ordained: May 17, 1980 in Trenton, NJ

Deacon Lundy's service to God and his people is extensive. He served his country in the 4th Infantry Division during WW II. Deacon Lundy also served as president, vice President, board member, chaplain or chairman in numerous organizations such as SHARE, the Epilepsy Foundation, the United Way and many more. After his ordination, Deacon Lundy ministered in several New Jersey parishes. The Lundy's relocated to Punta Gorda where Deacon Lundy served the Diocese of Venice as Vicar for the Deacons and Director of the Office of Prison Ministry and where he continues his ministry with us.