Paul Hennessy

Director of Music

Paul Hennessy, an Augusta native, holds a Bachelor of Music with a major in piano from The Catholic University of America. He has performed as a soloist in Switzerland, Italy and various locations throughout the United States, including The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. During the school year, Paul is the advanced piano instructor and chorale pianist at Davidson School of Fine Arts. He and his wife, Bernadette, are parents to six children and attend St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church.

Lara Fort

Business Administration 

larafort@yahoo.com

Lara is responsible for all the financial aspects of the church, along with Treasurer, Jane Taylor. She has been with us since 2017 and also works with other area churches with their financial operations. Lara is married to Kevin, who works for Columbia County. They are the proud parents of two boys and a girl.

Jane Taylor

Treasurer

I grew up in Huron, South Dakota. I married Robert Taylor in 1968. We have 2 children: Matthew Taylor and Christine Hicks (Nathaniel). I graduated from the University of South Dakota with a degree in math education and taught school for several years. I graduated from Augusta College with a business degree and became a CPA. I worked for Fuller, Frost & Associates, CPAs, PC until retiring in 2017. We have been members of St. Augustine’s since moving here in 1981. I have been on Altar Guild since then, as well a participating in various other projects and activities.

Donna Tum

Communications & Administration 

admin@st-augustines.org

Since retiring from the Medical College of Georgia in 1999 after 40 years of service Donna has been able to be more active at St. Augustine’s. She is a member of the Altar Guild Team, Daughters of the King, and served on the Vestry. She also completed EfM, served as a delegate to the 2021 and 2022 Conventions and is currently serving on the Diocesan Council. Donna coordinates the Flower Ministry, assists with the summer Storytime activities, church gardens, and volunteers at Laundry Love. After being introduced to iconography a few years ago Donna discovered a new spiritual journey through writing icons. She loves dabbling in all forms of arts and crafts, and spending time outdoors gardening and walking. Her greatest joy is spending time with her grandchildren Molly, Margot and Charles.