IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
CATHOLIC CHURCH
PASTOR & PARISH STAFF
Deacon Keith Henderson
Permanant Deacon
​Senior Associate Pastor
Fr. Chuck Tichacek
You can call me Fr. Chuck or Fr. Tichacek. The kids like the sound of my last name. I have known Fr. Pete since he came to the parish where I grew up – Our Lady of Sorrows. He helped my family at the time of my parents’ deaths. I thank him for that.
I have been ordained 31 years. In these years I’ve worked in North County of St. Louis, St. Louis City, in La Paz, Bolivia, and the last 19 years in Lincoln County. I have also worked in Hispanic Ministry for a few years. I’ve had a variety of experience in ministry: city, suburb & rural.
I’m looking forward to the ministry in Franklin County and getting to know all of you.
Deacon Jerry Becker
Retired
Parish Deacon
Deacon Jerry entered life as a Deacon in 2003 and has served as Immaculate Conception's first Deacon since.
Kathy Arens
Business Manager
Kathy joined Immaculate Conception Parish after marrying her husband, Bob, who has been a lifelong parishioner. She have grown to know many people in the community and enjoys working here to serve everyone that has welcomed her so wholeheartedly.
Janelle Gildehaus
Youth Minster/DRE
Janelle attended Immaculate Conception from Kindergarten – 8th grade. After earning her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, she returned to teach at I.C. She taught in the classroom for 20 years before she felt the Holy Spirit calling her to something new.
She is now thrilled to be the Youth Minister. Finding a new passion has been a huge blessing! She loves working with youth and strengthening their relationship with Christ.
