Parish Council

Sue Wilson – Sue grew up in Malden, Missouri where she and her husband of 48 years, Paul, were very active members of St. Ann Catholic Church. While there she volunteered as a CCD Sue Wilson – Sue grew up in Malden, Missouri where she and her husband of 48 years, , CYO leader, lector and served as president of the Ladies Altar Sodality. For 30+ years Sue worked for Southwestern Bell as a Customer Service Rep.and Complaint Manager. She and Paul moved to Foley, in 2000 where they became members of St. Margaret’s parish where Sue has served as president of the Ladies of St. Margaret, lector and is the greeter for the 8am Mass every Sunday. She volunteers for the Foley Convention Visitors Bureau and has worked on the Planning Committee for Heritage Harbor Days for the last seven years.

Roddy Burkle -Roddy is a native of Foley, baptized, confirmed and married at St. Margaret of Scotland. He graduated from Foley High School in 1979. Roddy attended Faulkner State Junior College and USA in Mobile. He graduated from both schools with honors and earned degrees in Business Management and Computer Science. In 1984 Roddy married his wife Terry. Roddy and Terry have been blessed with their daughter, Natalie. Roddy worked for Ericsson Network Systems, Dallas, Texas/ Stockholm, Sweden before returning to Foley where he has worked for Gulftel, now CenturyLink, for the last 15 years. Roddy serves the City of Foley on the Planning Commission, Redevelopment Authority and as a volunteer fireman for 14 years. Roddy serves at Mass as a lector and usher.

Phyllis Beam – Phyllis was born and raised in New Orleans where she attended Catholic elementary and high school. She and her husband of 38 years, Aaron, have been blessed with a daughter, Jennifer. Phyllis has a degree in Secondary Business Education. While attending Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Birmingham, AL she served as a Sacristan in the church and was an active member of the ladies group. She has been a member of St. Margaret Parish since 2004. Phyllis has worked in accounting, taught school and owned two retail shops. She is the Office Manager at Catholic Social Services in Robertsdale. Phyllis is a member of the Mobile Cursillo. She also volunteers at St. Margaret’s, using her accounting skills to help manage the books.

Rebecca McInroy – Becky was born in Albany, Georgia. She started school at St.Teresa School in Albany before her family moved to Elberta where she attended St. Benedict Catholic School and Elberta Middle School. Becky is a graduate of Foley High School. She received her degree in Radiologic Science from the University of South Alabama. Becky has been employed at The Orthopaedic Group for eleven years as an X-ray Technologist. She has two children, Michael and Alexis. Becky is currently volunteering at the church as a CCD teacher, teaching the 3rd and 4th grades. For the past three years she has helped with the parish Vacation Bible School. She is a former foster parent with the Baldwin County DHR.

Carol Cruz – Carol is originally from Camden, Tennessee but moved to Michigan when she was 15. She and her husband of 37 years, Tony, have four children and eight grandchildren. Carol served the Michigan Legislature for more than 30 years as office manager and administrative assistant for the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and as a legislative assistant. After retiring, she and Tony moved to Foley and joined St. Margaret Parish. Carol converted to the Catholic Faith at the Easter Vigil Mass in 2004. She is currently employed by Colonial Bank where she serves as executive assistant for the President and CEO. Carol is the vice-president of the Ladies of St. Margaret and is this year’s Christmas Bazaar chairperson.

Dick Green – Dick is a product of Boston and 16 years of Catholic education. Upon graduating Providence College in Rhode Island he was commissioned in the United States Marine Corps and attended Flight School in Pensacola. In 1964, while stationed in San Diego, Dick met his wife Gay. They were blessed with three children, Julie, Matthew and Anne. Dick flew five years for the Corps before ending his tour in Vietnam in 1966. He was hired by Trans World Airlines enjoying 34 years before retiring in 1999 as an International Check Captain. During his years as a pilot for the USMC and Trans World Dick and Gay lived in California, Missouri, Maryland and South Carolina before settling in Foley. They found and fell in love with southern Alabama when their son, Matt was attending Law School in New Orleans.

Vicki Hassler – Vicki is a native of Louisville, Kentucky where she attended St. Helen and St. Clements Catholic Schools in Louisville and graduated with honors from Pleasure Ridge Park High School. Vicki also attended the University of South Alabama in Mobile. She and her husband Jim were married in 1967 and have two wonderful children and two precious grandchildren. Vicki has been employed as a Judicial Administrative Assistant with the United States District Court for the past 27 years. She and Jim moved to Foley in 2003 and have been parishioners of St. Margaret of Scotland ever since. She sings in the parish choir and serves as a lector and an extraordinary minister. Vicki is also an active member of the Mobile Cursillo.

Don Auseon – Don was born in Canton, Ohio where he graduated from Central Catholic High School. He served in the us Army during the Korean War. Don retired from the US Postal Service where he served for 46 years as a Supervisor of Vehicle Supplies. He has been married to his wife Liz for 46 years. They have two daughters and one grandson. Don has been very active in many aspects of the parish. He is an usher at the 5 pm Vigil Mass and has been a member of the Men’s Club. Don can be found most every week around the parish grounds and facilities painting and doing minor repairs. He also helps the Ladies Club with their Spaghetti Dinner and Bereavement Luncheons.

Tim Harms – Tim was born in Fairhope and raised in Summerdale. He is a graduate of Foley High School. Tim served for ten years in the U.S. Navy as an aircraft electrician and has 30 years of civil service. He’s presently an IT Specialist for the government. Tim has an associate degree from PJC and a bachelor’s degree in Electronic Maintenance Management from Troy State. He has been married to Joan for 35 years. They have three daughters and four grandchildren, all active parishioners at St. Margaret of Scotland. Tim is a member of the Knights of Columbus and serves the parish as an usher at the 10:30am Mass every Sunday.