End-of-Life Planning Workshop Registration
Facing the Future Together: End-of-Life Planning & Beyond
Catholic Church of St. Peter | 6730 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, MN 55423
Saturday, August 8th | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Mass at 8:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 4:00 pm | Confession at 12:30 pm
Learn with Your Next of Kin (NOK): Attend our workshop with your NOK to learn from our expert speakers about end-of-life planning.
End-of-Life Planning Made Easier: Our workshop includes a comprehensive workbook plus built-in work time, so you can leave feeling more prepared.
Topics Covered Include the Following:
- Cemetery: Funeral Rites and Memorialization
- Funeral Home: Pre-planning and Disposition Options
- Parish: Last Rites and Christian Funerals
- Attorney: Health Care Directive and Estate Planning
- Veterans Service Officer: End-of-Life Benefits
- Endowment Planning: Your Final Act of Stewardship
A free lunch will be served during the workshop. Please denote the number of attendees, number of lunches, and number of workbooks on the registration form below.
Register for The Workshop
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WORKSHOP SPEAKERS
Sheila Prezesmicki
Director of Pastoral Care at Catholic Parishes of Assumption, St. Peter, and St. Richard, Richfield
Speaker Topic: Parish (English & Spanish)
Sheila Przesmicki is the Director of Pastoral Care at The Catholic Parishes of Assumption, St. Peter, and St. Richard in Richfield, MN. has worked in pastoral care since 2010. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, and a master’s degree in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University New Orleans. In addition to end-of-life planning with parishioners, Sheila has experience presiding at funeral services in the absence of a priest.
Sheila is a member of St. Gabriel the Archangel in Hopkins, the National Association for Lay Ministry (NALM) and the Association of Pastoral Ministers (APM), and an Associate of the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa.
Jonquil Shipman
Executive Director of The Catholic Cemeteries
Speaker Topic: Cemetery (English)
Jonquil Shipman has over 20 years of diverse experience in operations, logistics, and team leadership across both the public and private sectors. She currently works as the Executive Director at The Catholic Cemeteries for the Archdiocese of St. Paul, where she helps manage daily operations, staff coordination, and infrastructure planning. Her career includes roles at Boston Scientific, Caterpillar Inc., and Target Corporation, where she supported manufacturing and supply chain initiatives. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Jonquil served in engineering and logistics roles, including a deployment to Iraq. She holds a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and completed a Certificate in Investigative Genetic Genealogy.
Raul Fuentes-Diaz
Financial Advisor at Equitable Advisors
Vendor Topic: Endowment (English & Spanish)
As a Financial Professional with Equitable Advisors, Raul Fuentes-Diaz helps individuals and families prepare for life’s most important transitions, including end-of-life planning, through meaningful conversations and thoughtful financial guidance. His goal is to help bring clarity, confidence, and peace of mind by ensuring families are financially prepared and their wishes are understood. Together with a team of experienced professionals, he is committed to serving as a resource every step of the way.
Andrea Bosquez
Sales & Marketing Director of The Pines, a ministry of Cassia
Vendor Topic: Assisted Living (English & Spanish)
Andrea Bosquez is the Sales and Marketing Director at The Pines, where she supports families seeking assisted living with clarity and compassion. She brings over five years of experience in sales and marketing, specializing in relationship‑building and community outreach. Alongside her professional work, Andrea has proudly served in the military for more than seven years. That service shaped her commitment to purpose-driven work and inspired her dedication to supporting older adults with respect, empathy, and integrity.
Cassie Santera
Insurance Agent/Owner at State Farm
Vendor Topic: Life Insurance (English & Spanish)
Cassie Sanetra owns a State Farm Insurance Agency located in Richfield. She has been with State Farm since 2007 and carries her property & casualty, life, health & accident insurance licenses. With over 19 years of experience in the insurance industry, she is knowledgeable in end-of-life planning with an emphasis on life insurance and funeral expense coverage.
Cassie was born and raised in MN and graduated from Metropolitan State University with a B.S. in Business Administration & Management.
Cassie is married to her husband Jesse, and they have two daughters – Eliana & Vivienne.
Kaitlin Yoder-Henley
Associate Attorney at Anderson & Anderson Law LLC
Speaker Topic: Attorney (English & Spanish)
Ann Huseby
Marketing Director at Village Shores, a SilverCrest Community
Vendor Topic: Assisted Living (English)
Ann Huseby is the Marketing Director at Village Shores Senior Community in Richfield. A lifelong area resident, Ann has had the unique opportunity to watch her hometown grow and change while forming lasting connections through school, church, and friendships. Those relationships continue today as many familiar faces walk through the doors of Village Shores for tours and visits.
Village Shores is a 216-unit Continuum of Care with Independent, Assisted Living, Assisted Living Plus, and Memory Care. Ann has been at Village Shores for over 10 years and has completed the Assisted Living Leadership program through Care Options. Additionally, she continues to grow professionally through ongoing training within her community and through her company. Ann has expertise in housing options and can offer insight into what level of assisted living care is recommended, as well as how to plan accordingly for future housing.
Liceth Rueda
Ministry Assistant - Worship & Cemetery Services at Richfield Catholic Parishes
Speaker Topic: Cemetery (Spanish)
Liceth Rueda serves as the Ministry Assistant for Richfield Catholic Parishes, supporting the communities of Assumption, St. Peter’s, and St. Richard’s. She coordinates worship and liturgical ministries while also coordinating cemetery services, assisting families with burial arrangements, interment rights, and cemetery planning. Working closely with clergy, funeral homes, monument companies, and cemetery personnel, she helps ensure each family is served with dignity, care, and respect. Liceth is dedicated to helping parishioners navigate important end-of-life decisions with faith and Christian compassion, providing support to families in both English and Spanish.
Morris Nilsen Funeral Home
Speaker to be determined, bio to come
Speaker Topic: Funeral (English & Spanish)
Veterans Affairs
Speaker to be determined, bio to come
Speaker Topic: Veterans Benefits (English & Spanish)