Meet Becky Needham Director of Evangelization |  | Meet Our Team  |
My role at OLPH: A saint or Scripture passage that inspires me: Favorite parish tradition: My favorite place in Howard County: What you might not know… | ||
My role at OLPH: Senior Accountant and Payroll/Benefits Coordinator for the parish and school, here since 2013. OLPH isn’t just where I work — it’s home. A saint or Scripture passage that inspires me: “As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another.” –1 Peter 4:10 My favorite place in Howard County: Downtown Ellicott City (after OLPH, of course!) — the history, the shops, and Scittino’s 20″ pizzas. A hidden talent or hobby: People know me as an accountant, but I’m happiest behind a camera — photography, art and design. And…: Married to Steve since 1994, mom to Shannon and Ryan, and a new grandmother to Reid James. We also run Founders Tavern & Grille in Pasadena — busy, and grateful for it. | Meet Our Team
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About Roch: A native Marylander hailing from Frostburg, Roch and his wife, Linda, have been married for 33 years and have four adult children and one grandchild. They joined OLPH in 1997. What I love about OLPH: Liturgically, the Easter Triduum: the solemnity of Holy Thursday, the passion of Good Friday, the joy of the Easter Vigil. Socially, Manly Burger Night: a great burger, a cold beer, and time to share our Catholic faith. My favorite place in Howard County: Patapsco State Park, for hiking or fishing. A quote that inspires me: Like many of us, I struggle to live in the present. So, St. Augustine: “Trust the past to God’s mercy, the present to God’s love, and the future to God’s providence.” | Meet Our Team
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My role at OLPH: Music Director A saint or Scripture passage that inspires me: St. Pier Giorgio My favorite place in Howard County: The OLPH Adoration Chapel Favorite feast day/Church season: The Immaculate Conception My hobby or hidden talent… keeping my one-year-old from stealing water bottles at the park. | Meet Our Team
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My role at OLPH: I have served Our Lady of Perpetual Help as her Parish Administrator for 17 years. A Scripture passage that inspires me: Rev 21:4: “He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain, [for] the old order has passed away.” My favorite parish tradition or feast day: Our Parish Family Dinner Nights My favorite place in Howard County: Hiking the Woods of Rockburn Park A hidden talent or hobby: I love to cook for people! | Meet Our Team
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My role at OLPH: Deacon since March 2026. A quote that inspires me: “Our hearts are restless, Lord, until they rest in you.” –St. Augustine My favorite feast day: Christmas My favorite place in Howard County: Alpha Ridge Park (for stargazing!) A hidden talent or hobby: Family genealogy | Meet Our Team
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My role at OLPH: Coordinator of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, since August 2018. A saint or Scripture passage that inspires me: St. Monica – she never gives up on bringing her loved ones to Jesus. “In my distress I cried unto the Lord and He heard me.” –St. Monica My favorite place in Howard County: Larriland Farms for picking fruit each summer and fall. Favorite feast day/Church season: I love Advent! What you might not know… I am a lifelong catechist, U.S. Army veteran, outdoor enthusiast, and I love to do jigsaw puzzles. | Meet Our Team
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My role at OLPH: This is my third year on staff. As Coordinator of Evangelization, my main responsibility right now is our Confirmation Formation Program. A saint or Scripture passage that inspires me: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22–23) My favorite parish tradition: The Parish Picnic. A hidden talent or hobby: I love enjoying the outdoors and bringing my kids along. We’ve had some fun adventures together hiking and camping! | Meet Our Team
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My role at OLPH: I am beginning my second year as Director of Faith Formation, where I’ve had the joy of walking with hundreds of families as we grow closer to Christ. My favorite feast day: My favorite feast day is July 22nd, the Feast of Mary Magdalene. Considered the “Apostle to the Apostles,” it was she who Jesus chose to first receive the good news of his resurrection and subsequently shared it with the others who were in hiding. My favorite place in Howard County: Walking through Old Ellicott City with my wife and the restful grounds of the Shrine of St. Anthony. A hidden talent or hobby: I’m a classically trained percussionist and music educator who loves jazz and classical music. | Meet Our Team
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About Roch: A native Marylander hailing from Frostburg, Roch and his wife, Linda, have been married for 33 years and have four adult children and one grandchild. They joined OLPH in 1997. What I love about OLPH: Liturgically, the Easter Triduum: the solemnity of Holy Thursday, the passion of Good Friday, the joy of the Easter Vigil. Socially, Manly Burger Night: a great burger, a cold beer, and time to share our Catholic faith. My favorite place in Howard County: Patapsco State Park, for hiking or fishing. A quote that inspires me: Like many of us, I struggle to live in the present. So, St. Augustine: “Trust the past to God’s mercy, the present to God’s love, and the future to God’s providence.” | Meet Our Team
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My role at OLPH: Music Director A saint or Scripture passage that inspires me: St. Pier Giorgio My favorite place in Howard County: The OLPH Adoration Chapel Favorite feast day/Church season: The Immaculate Conception My hobby or hidden talent… keeping my one-year-old from stealing water bottles at the park. | Meet Our Team
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My role at OLPH: I have served Our Lady of Perpetual Help as her Parish Administrator for 17 years. A Scripture passage that inspires me: Rev 21:4: “He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain, [for] the old order has passed away.” My favorite parish tradition or feast day: Our Parish Family Dinner Nights My favorite place in Howard County: Hiking the Woods of Rockburn Park A hidden talent or hobby: I love to cook for people! | Meet Our Team
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My role at OLPH: Deacon since March 2026. A quote that inspires me: “Our hearts are restless, Lord, until they rest in you.” –St. Augustine My favorite feast day: Christmas My favorite place in Howard County: Alpha Ridge Park (for stargazing!) A hidden talent or hobby: Family genealogy | Meet Our Team
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My role at OLPH: Coordinator of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, since August 2018. A saint or Scripture passage that inspires me: St. Monica – she never gives up on bringing her loved ones to Jesus. “In my distress I cried unto the Lord and He heard me.” –St. Monica My favorite place in Howard County: Larriland Farms for picking fruit each summer and fall. Favorite feast day/Church season: I love Advent! What you might not know… I am a lifelong catechist, U.S. Army veteran, outdoor enthusiast, and I love to do jigsaw puzzles. | Meet Our Team
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My role at OLPH: This is my third year on staff. As Coordinator of Evangelization, my main responsibility right now is our Confirmation Formation Program. A saint or Scripture passage that inspires me: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22–23) My favorite parish tradition: The Parish Picnic. A hidden talent or hobby: I love enjoying the outdoors and bringing my kids along. We’ve had some fun adventures together hiking and camping! | Meet Our Team
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My role at OLPH: I am beginning my second year as Director of Faith Formation, where I’ve had the joy of walking with hundreds of families as we grow closer to Christ. My favorite feast day: My favorite feast day is July 22nd, the Feast of Mary Magdalene. Considered the “Apostle to the Apostles,” it was she who Jesus chose to first receive the good news of his resurrection and subsequently shared it with the others who were in hiding. My favorite place in Howard County: Walking through Old Ellicott City with my wife and the restful grounds of the Shrine of St. Anthony. A hidden talent or hobby: I’m a classically trained percussionist and music educator who loves jazz and classical music. | Meet Our Team
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