Parish Staff
Glen Vassou
Parish Administrator
e. Email Glen
p. 352-448-4555
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Mari Hamilton
Fiscal Administrator
e. Email Mari
p. 352-448-4549
Mari joined the QOP staff as our Fiscal Administrator in March of 2008. She grew up in Gainesville, graduated from Buchholz High School and received her BSBA from the University of Florida in 1985. Mari worked in the insurance/financial industry in Gainesville for over 15 years before coming to QOP. She and her husband, Fred, enjoy going to Disney, hiking in Colorado and cheering for the Gators.
Angie Bernard
Office Manager
e. Email Angie
p. 352-448-4547
Betsy Guin
Receptionist
e. Email Betsy
p. 352-332-6279

Hello! I am Betsy Guin, and I am the face you see and the voice you hear when you contact the Queen of Peace church office. I am originally from Champaign, IL, but my family and I moved to Gainesville in August 2017. We feel so blessed to be a part of the Queen of Peace community. My husband, Jeff, and our three children (Ellee, Troy & Luke) REALLY enjoy Florida winters and are happy to call Gainesville home.
Edna Boyette
Director of Liturgy
e. Email Edna
p. 352-448-4543
Gary Kneal
Director of Music
e. Email Gary
p. 352-448-4544
Erica Hartge
Director of Stewardship
e. Email Erica
p. 352-448-4546
Since joining the Queen of Peace team in 2008 she has also worked on improving her Spanish. She is married to Gary and they have three children, Rachel, Adam and Matthew. Erica is delighted to speak with anyone who may have questions about becoming involved in our dynamic parish.
Lisa McQuagge
Director of Religious Education (PK-5)
e. Email Lisa
p. 352-448-4548
Lisa was born and raised in Rome, Georgia and moved to Gainesville with her husband Joel in 1987. They soon discovered Queen of Peace and raised their two sons and daughter in our parish community. Lisa has been a part of the Faith Formation Ministry since 2000. She enjoys spending her free time taking care of their many animals, horseback riding, and hiking.
Andrew Tierney
Director of Youth Ministry
e. Email Andrew
p. 352-448-4545

Andrew, his wife Sara and their four young children (Jack 8, Max 6, Ben 4 and Grace 1.5 years) moved to Gainesville in July of 2020 and quickly fell in love with Queen of Peace parish. The dynamic environment was evident to them immediately, perceiving this community to be authentic, generous, and intentional in the ways they follow Jesus.
Frequently Asked Questions
The church offices are located in the Fr. Jeffrey McGowan Center for Evangelization and Stewardship between the Parish Hall and the church.
Restrooms are located in the main lobby of the church. The women’s room is to the left and the men’s room is to the right as you enter the main front doors to the church. There are also small unisex restrooms located in the family areas next to the nursery and near the gift shop.
Two areas behind the glass at the back wall of the church are available to families with children who need a little extra attention during Mass.
Our co-operative nursery is available at the 10:00 Mass for walking toddlers through age 3. Due to diocesan requirements, space is limited and the nursery is not available for drop-in’s. Contact the nursery ministry leaders for more information.