Parish Staff

 Mark can be contacted through the parish office.
In an emergency, call  (209) 772-0927
or email:  ​hymncaruso@comcast.net
Deacon Mark Caruso grew up in Sacramento and is one of seven children. He graduated from California State University, Sacramento, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts, and subsequently obtained a California teaching credential and for the past 22 years he has dedicated himself to teaching special-needs children, the last 16 years at Jenny Lind Elementary School outside of Valley Springs.
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He married his wife Mary at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in 1988 and in 1995 they moved to Valley Springs. They have three daughters. Since being in St. Andrew’s Parish Mark has taught Religious Education and Confirmation classes. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of various parish committees.
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Mark was ordained on September 23, 2017 as a permanent Deacon in the Stockton Diocese.  His wife Mary intimately particpated with Mark in the diaconate formation program.

​Deacon Mark states that he “wants to share in the mission of the Lord Jesus Christ, and proclaim God’s love for all people through word and action…”
Parish  Office 
(209) 754-3815
Fax: (209) 754-5116
Email: standrew-office@comcast.net
Office Hours:  9 AM - 2 PM Monday  - Friday, except Wednesdays