Clergy and Parish Staff

Father Quan Tran

Pastor


Fr. Quan Tran was ordained in June 2011, and then he went back to Rome to complete his post-graduate studies in theology. In 2012 he was assigned to Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Newport Beach, and then Christ Cathedral. His last assignment was at St. Bonaventure in Huntington Beach, prior to becoming the Administrator of St. Hedwig Parish.

   Prior to entering the seminary, Fr. Tran worked as a Deputy District Attorney for the County of Orange for ten years. He received his Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law, and Bachelor in Business Administration from Bernard M. Baruch College in New York. For seminary training, Fr. Tran attended the Pontifical North American College (NAC) in Rome, while earning a Bachelor in Sacred Theology and a Licentiate in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas, also known as the “Angelicum.”

   In 2017, Father started his Fullness of Grace apostolate to help Christians grow in their faith by forming a deep spiritual life in which they live out their vocations to holiness, intimacy with God, and bearing witness to Christ: www.fullnessofgrace.org. In November of 2020, Father published his first book, The Imitation of Mary: Keys to Growth in Virtue and Grace. Besides giving talks, retreats and spiritual direction, Father enjoys going for walks, exploring different cuisines, and contemplating the beauty of nature.


(562) 296-9000

frqtran@sainthedwig.org

Father Dave Klunk

Parochial Vicar


Fr. Dave was born in the historic town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and lived in the area until he was 7 years old; at which time the family moved out west to California.  He grew up in the Seal Beach/Los Alamitos area attending both public and Catholic schools. He graduated from St Hedwig’s and then Los Alamitos H.S. in 1977. Like many surfers, as a young teenager Dave learned how to surf and play beach volleyball in Seal and Huntington Beach. 

   Fr. Dave worked for a local oil company to help pay for his college education and eventually went on to graduate from Long Beach State with a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health Science.

   For 16 years Fr. Dave worked for the Santa Fe Springs Fire Department and advanced to the position of Director of Environmental Protection and Hazardous Materials. While working at the Fire Dept. Fr. Dave earned a master’s degree from Trinity College.

   In 2003, after much discernment, he left the Fire Dept. and entered the Seminary to study to be a priest.  In 2009 Fr. Dave graduated from St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo, CA with a Master of Divinity degree and a Master’s Degree in Theology.

   He was ordained a Catholic priest in June 2009 and spent his first 5 years as a parochial vicar at Our Lady Queen of Angels in Newport Beach and then 3 years at San Antonio De Padua in Anaheim Hills and the last 4 years as the Parish Administrator at St. Angela Merici Parish in Brea. 


(562) 296-9000

frdklunk@sainthedwig.org

Deacon Gary Mucho

Ordained in 2005, Deacon Gary was assigned to both St. Anne’s Parish in Seal Beach (2005–2013) and St. Hedwig Parish in Los Alamitos (2005–present). Served on the Deacon Personnel Board (2014–2020) and formulated the Diocese retirement criteria for deacons. While at both parishes was involved in RCIA, Marriage Annulments, Baptisms, Vigils, Funerals and Graveside services. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus.

   Deacon Gary graduated from Aquinas High School in San Bernardino in 1961 and earned a B.A. degree in 1966 from the University of Wyoming. He was commissioned into the USAF, became a senior pilot, and was awarded numerous combat decorations as a forward Air Controller in Vietnam and Cambodia.

   After obtaining a Master’s Degree in 1977, he accepted a position with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigating aircraft accidents in the New York and Denver Field offices. In 1985, he was appointed the Regional Director to the NTSB office in Los Angeles and was awarded his Doctorate in Public Administration in 1990. He retired from the NTSB in 1999.

   He is married to Christine Ciasca (a former flight attendant, and a Human Resource specialist); has two children and three grandchildren. He loves traveling and relaxing with Chris during their “52 Weeks” of vacation time per year! Although officially retired from the Diaconate, Deacon Gary is still serving “because the work isn’t finished.”


(562) 296-9000

gmucho@sainthedwig.org

Deacon Henry Eagar

Henry Eagar was ordained with the Class of the Joyful Servants in the Diocese of Orange in 2013. He grew up in a blue collar neighborhood in Los Angeles. His parents worked very hard to put him through Catholic School for both grade school and high school, graduating from Daniel Murphy in 1971.  He met his wife, Donna at Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles where he received his Business Degree.

   Henry was a business banker for over 40 years before retiring in 2017. He was very fortunate to spend the last 15 years of his career at Citizens Business Bank where management was very supportive of his formative years of the Diaconate.  The bank invited him numerous times to do the opening prayers at their Corporate Christmas parties, once he was ordained.

   He has a son who lives in the area and a daughter who lives in San Jose with her husband and their two children.

   Henry loves working on model trains.  Donna and Henry also love to travel and have made pilgrimages to Italy, France, Greece, Turkey and the Holy land. He and Donna both love serving their family and parish community.


(562) 296-9000

heagar@sainthedwig.org

Cynthia Ramirez

Business Manager


Cynthia was born Cynthia Magdalena Galentine in La Mirada, CA.  She is the second to the youngest of five children. Her mother was born in Miraflores, Peru and Cynthia was baptized in Lima, Peru. She was raised Catholic and attended St. Bruno Catholic School in Whittier, until her family moved to a small Pennsylvania town where her father grew up called Beham. She was a "country girl" for 4 years before returning to California and attended St. Paul High School in Santa Fe Springs, CA.

   Cynthia met William in 1991, they have been married for 30 years, and have two amazing children, Nicholas, and Kathryn. The family moved to Rossmoor in 2003 and became parishioners of St. Hedwig Church. Nicholas and Kathryn attended S.R.E. classes and received their First Communion and Confirmation Sacraments at St. Hedwig. 

   Cynthia received her B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance at CSULB, had her own accounting business called Shoreline Accounting Services. She received her Master's degree in Educational Management, and taught Algebra at Cypress College with the continuing education program for several years.

   She feels blessed to be able to serve the Lord and her parish every single day. "I can do all things through him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13


(562) 296-9001

cramirez@sainthedwig.org

Joy Ferrufino

Parish Office Coordinator


Joy has been working in the St. Hedwig Parish Office since September 2017. She first began as the part time receptionist and is now the Parish Office Coordinator. It brings her great happiness to serve parishioners in their many needs and work with the Parish Team on the many activities that make St. Hedwig Catholic Church a special place of faith.

   Joy was born and grew up in Baguio City, Philippines. She went to Catholic school from kindergarden to high school at Holy Family. She graduated from St. Paul College in Quezon City with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. She enjoyed being a lector at Mass in school and joined several school club activities. She loved playing tennis and softball in high school and college.

   Her professional career for 25 years was in medical billing and collections. It was during this time that she was performing triple duty: working from home, running the household and attending to the three sons’ activities.

   Joy has four brothers and she is the only girl. God had prepared her as now she has three sons, Matthew, Laurence, and Jacob. All are working on either their academic or professional careers. Her husband, Jose, a manufacturing engineer is now retired from the defense and aerospace industry. Jose, leads the St. Hedwig,       St. Vincent de Paul Conference.


(562) 296-9016

jferrufino@sainthedwig.org

Audra Meyerhofer

Music Director


Audra has been a Liturgical Musician for almost 30 years at St. Hedwig Catholic Church. She currently oversees the music programs and liturgies at St. Hedwig, conducts the Adult Choir, and assists the Bereavement, Wedding, and Vacation Bible Camp Ministries.  A classically-trained pianist and accompanist, Audra graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from Chapman University in 1995, and has served in various musical endeavors since that time. A convert to the Catholic faith, Audra draws inspiration for hymn selection from her love of Scripture, her rich-heritage in Christian music, and her love of our Lord in Communion. She has a heart for teens and helping the next generation of musicians develop for service in the Catholic liturgy.  Audra is married to a long-time parishioner of St. Hedwig, and they have five-children.



(562) 296-9000

ameyerhofer@sainthedwig.org

Christina Cardona

Faith Formation Coordinator


Christina has a combined 21 years of experience working in Faith Formation and Parish Office - St. Mary's in Fullerton (home parish), St. Callistus/Christ Cathedral and here at St. Hedwig. 

   Born and raised in Los Angeles County, married her high school sweetheart in 1987, has 3 children and 3 grandchildren. Known as a "Jackie of all trades", she enjoys sharing her Catholic Faith and enjoys working within the Catholic Church.


562 296-9013

ccardona@sainthedwig.org


Susan Rossi

Faith Formation Assistant


As a new staff member of St. Hedwig, helping parishioners with their needs is truly a passion to Susan to make all that come to St. Hedwig's welcome. Susan looks at each day as an opportunity to provide service, support and guidance in the many roles of the front office.

   Prior to working at St. Hedwig, Susan was employed by ADP in the areas of compliance, financial monitoring and customer service. Susan completed her studies in the Pacific Northwest obtaining a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art and Communications at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington.

   Susan is currently a parishioner of St. Bonaventure in Huntington Beach where she has been a member of the Bereavement Ministry for the last two years. Susan is also an active member of the Italian Catholic Federation Branch 379. Susan is a fond follower of the Sisters of Life in New York. Believing in their charism, that we belong to a great love, an eternal love and that we are made to love.


(562) 296-9023

srossi@sainthedwig.org

George Vasquez


Youth & Young Adult Minister & Confirmation

George Vasquez is married to his wife Carleen and they have 3 boys. George and his family enjoy spending their time doing normal family things, like going to church, sports, the beach, theme parks, museums, but they most especially like to vacation in Yosemite.

George has been in Youth Ministry for over 25 years. He met his wife in ministry and they continue to support each other as well as youth in the Church to be true disciples of Christ.

    Having found his faith when he was a teen, going to youth group, confirmation, and retreats, George’s passion and calling has always been to bring young people closer to Christ and His Church.

    He served as a Catholic missionary with NET ministries and after studying Philosophy at Cal State Long Beach, he has continued to work full time in Youth Ministry for over 16 years.  George is honored and blessed to have served in various parishes in both the L.A. Archdiocese and Orange Diocese. He is excited to bring his experiences and knowledge to serve the youth and community here at St. Hedwig. 

    He is also a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus and volunteer at Kaiser Downey NICU. George enjoys hiking, talking baseball, paintballing, collecting cards with his sons and loves to spend his free time studying scripture.


562 296-9041

gvasquez@sainthedwig.org

Daniel White

Faith Formation Assistant


Daniel grew up in Cypress and attended school in the Los Alamitos Unified School District. He is majoring in business administration and is attending Community College to receive his associate’s degree. Daniel hopes to transfer to Cal State for his bachelor’s degree, and later, a Catholic university for a master’s degree. 

 

Daniel was baptized and fully initiated into the Roman Catholic Church on March 30th, 2024, Easter Vigil, at St. Mary of the Valley in Yucca Valley. He has fully submitted himself to serving God’s Holy Church with all his gifts, talents, and treasures. During his young adult years, he strives to glorify God and understand the importance of committing to service in the Lord’s Holy Church, especially our parish’s youth!

 

He enjoys reading and exercising in his free time and tries his best to feed his body with what is clean and holy. He enjoys attending mass as much as he can and has volunteered in several roles such as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, a middle school bible camp leader, and a volunteer of the St. Jude relic tour here at St. Hedwig. He feels blessed to be at St. Hedwig and to be growing in his faith in the presence of our Catholic community.



(562) 296-9040

dwhite@sainthedwig.org

Alexander Quan

Evangelization & Communications Coordinator


Alex was born and raised in Orange County, growing up in Tustin/Irvine area. He has a degree in Kinesiology from CSUF

   In 2012, Alexander decided to move to Avila, Spain to study the great mystics St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross. By the grace of God, he then moved to Dublin, Ireland where he obtained a degree in International Business.

   Upon returning to the States in 2016, he went into the real estate industry and helped lead a team of real estate specialists. During this time, Alexander was here at St. Hedwig for a brief period in 2017-2018.

Alexander is married to Gina, and they have 3 boys. They love to bring their children to daily mass and adoration. He loves ministries like Unbound, Alpha, Encounter and helping people deepen their faith.


(562) 296-9020

aquan@sainthedwig.org

communications@sainthedwig.org

Jean Ngo

Communications Assistant


Jean was born in Artesia California, in 1985, the younger of two daughters of Alita Ngo, who is a Secular Carmelite. Jean's grandmother, Gloria, on her mother's side, was born in Mexico City, in 1927, during the persecution of Catholics under President Calles. Gloria's family fled Mexico to Guatemala City, where she grew up. She later moved to the U.S. and married, settling down with her family in California, and passing down her Catholic roots to her children and grandchildren. Jean's father, Trac Ngo, fought in the Vietnam War and met Jean's mother in1980, a few years after escaping the fall of Saigon, now called

Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.

   Jean grew up a cradle Catholic and became more devout in her 20s after taking a course in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Jean earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation and Illustration from California State University Long Beach. Her degree included traditional, as well as digital skills in drawing and film editing. Jean is also the author and illustrator of HELLO WHIMSY!, a children's book about a cat trying to make friends with birds. The book is available online in both English and Spanish at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Target.

   She joined the team of St. Hedwig Parish in December of 2021, but has hailed from other parishes such as Holy Family in Artesia and St. Peter Chanel in Hawaiian Gardens. She lives with her mother and aunt, who are sisters, along with Jean's sister and brother-in-law, who live in an adjoining house-suite. Her family prays the rosary every night, and all give each other good night blessings, even to their two pet house cats, Misty and Joisie, who are also sisters. They are very good Cat-o-lics.


jngo@sainthedwig.org

Al Ramirez

Facilities/Maintenance


Al Ramirez was born in "Puebla de los Angeles" (town of angels). From a Catholic family, he grew up in Mexico City. His studies were in public schools. He remembers as a young man that he practiced canoeing in Mexico for several years. He learned trades like cooking Mexican dishes which would later help him find work when he migrated to California.

   In Los Angeles, he worked in restaurants, the steel industry, construction, and his latest work for the past 30 years has been at Saint Hedwig Catholic Church. He expressed that it is a true blessing to work with such an amazing staff and priests. Through his work at Saint Hedwig and dedicating his time with Knights of Columbus, he has been able to find more love for God and ability to serve the community. Al is a husband to his wife Denise, a father of 4 children, and a grandfather to 10 lovely grandchildren.


aramirez@sainthedwig.org

Jaime Perez

Facilities/Maintenance


Jaime and his wife Linda live in Long Beach. They have an adult daughter, Paloma who lives with her husband Jacob in North Carolina and an adult son Julian who is an ocean lifeguard and studying to be a paramedic.

  Jaime is a cat dad to Momo and Lola Jane, and loves walking his two Labrador Retrievers, Giselle and Lilly. 

Jamie enjoys doing construction.


2 Corinthians 12:9 - "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."