Hello! My name is Ella Williams. I am the oldest of 9 children, and I am from Columbus, Ohio (which, I have realized, should be named the “Flat State” after having been in Washington for a month now…). This past year, I worked at a Catholic grade school as a 3rd grade teacher’s assistant, and I served as a Totus Tuus missionary in the Columbus Diocese in the summer prior to that. I love music, and I play violin, piano, and guitar, and it also brings me great joy to sing with other people. Besides music, I enjoy studying theology, drinking a delicious glass of matcha tea, and especially taking photos of anything and everything! Some of my favorite saints are Our Lady of the Rosary, St. Therese of Lisieux, and St. Faustina. In March of 2024, three of my siblings and I traveled from Ohio to visit some friends who are parishioners here at Our Lady Star of the Sea. I was able to meet the missionaries then, and I loved everything I saw! I applied that April, and flew out of Columbus on July 1st! I am extremely excited to serve at this parish! I have already encountered so many wonderful people, and I cannot wait to meet even more! The Lord has such an amazing plan for me and for each of you this year; it brings me the greatest delight to look forward to seeing what He has in store! Until we meet, pax Domini sit semper vobiscum!