Tim & Emily Gruenenfelder
Couple Name: Tim & Emily Gruenenfelder
Where were you and your spouse born? (City/State):
Tim was born in STL, Mo and Emily was born in Mission, KS.
How did you meet?
We met on a dating website, but our first "date" was taking our dogs to the dog park!
First marriage for husband? (Yes/ No): Yes
First marriage for wife? (Yes/ No): Yes
Husband’s occupation: Business Analyst for Commercial Real Estate
Wife’s occupation: Stay at home mom currently, but professionally a nurse. I worked as a cardiac and ICU nurse.
What are your favorite leisure activities/ hobbies?
Husband: Watching football, Cooking/ Grilling, gardening, hiking, snowboarding, video games
Wife: Working out (weightlifting, running, biking, rock climbing, snowboarding) and I love listening to podcasts when I get a few minutes of quiet!
How long have you been parishioners at St. Paul? What do you enjoy most about this parish, and what improvements would you like to see?
We have been parishioners for about three years now. We went to mass here one weekend when we couldn't go to our previous parish and never left! We fell in love with the atmosphere- I really believe we have the best priests, deacons and community that I have ever been a part of. I hope to see the young people within the parish continue being involved so that this continues being the best Church to be a part of!
Are you currently involved in any ministry at St. Paul?
Husband: Aquila and Priscilla,
Wife: I occasionally attend the Moms of Young Children group. We also just recently joined the Aquila and Priscilla group. We had two babies back-to-back right after joining the parish which made getting involved difficult for a while but are excited to start doing more now that the babies aren't so little.
Kindly include any ‘words of wisdom’ and a favorite bible verse or quote, if you choose to include this info. It would help the engaged couple be able to relate to you and know what is important to you as a couple in your marriage.
Advice: Small gestures matter. little things done for the other person throughout the day often mean more than the grand gestures.
Quote: "Mercy is the love we need the most, but deserve the least" - Fr. Mike Schmitz
Scripture: Romans 12:9-12 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.