Ryan & Becca Schugart
Couple Name: Ryan & Becca Schugart
Where were you and your spouse born? (City/State): Ryan - Wichita, KS Becca - Rapid City, South Dakota
How did you meet? We met in high school. Ryan was a junior and Becca was a sophomore. We started out as friends after being in a couple classes together. After awhile Ryan felt he wanted to be more than friends and developed feelings for Becca. Ryan took the courage to message Becca and they chatted almost everyday. Our relationship took another step when Ryan asked Becca to Prom, where we shared our first kiss. A few days later, we were officially a couple!
First marriage for husband? (Yes/ No): Yes
First marriage for wife? (Yes/ No): Yes
Husband’s occupation: Human Resources
Wife’s occupation: Registered Nurse
What are your favorite leisure activities/ hobbies?
Husband: Lawn work, watching sports, spending time with family
Wife: Being outside, drinking coffee, going for walks, spending time with family
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?
Becca grew up attending St. Paul. She has made all of her sacraments except baptism there. When we got married 7.5 years ago, we became parishioners together. We enjoy the feeling of belonging and community at St. Paul. It feels like home (from the greeters, to ushers, to those you sit by during Mass), everyone is welcoming. We do wish there were more things to keep children engaged during mass. For example, at other parishes we have visited, they have small bags of toys, coloring pages, time for children to bring up canned goods during offerings, etc. We hope that with the new church they implement a Children’s Mass on Sunday mornings as well.
Are you currently involved in any ministry at St. Paul?
Husband: Adoration
Wife: Not currently
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.
Keeping your faith the center of your marriage will lead you closer to God and one another. We have always believed that our vocation as spouses is a path to help each other reach Heaven. Remain committed to living out your faith by participating in mass each week.