Memorial Scholarship Fund for Graduating Seniors
“So that those who made a difference in their lifetime can continue to inspire future generations.
Our hope is that our graduating seniors, inspired by those who have gone before them, live out their legacy of faith, humility, joy, and determination.
The Mustard Seeds Fund, founded in 2021, is the new name of the Sts. Peter and Paul Youth Ministry Memorial Scholarship program started by Julie Krug and Mario Luna at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in 2012.
The Mustard Seeds Fund, administered by the New Braunfels Community Foundation, allows us to continue our efforts to honor amazing young men and women from Sts. Peter and Paul Church, and help inform a long-term strategy for this very special vision that started with two community members, committed to honoring lost loved ones and the servant leadership of graduating seniors: “So that those who made a difference in their lifetime can continue to inspire future generations.”
As of May 2024, The Mustard Seeds Memorial Scholarship Program has given $138,000 over 13 years to 298 servant leaders from the Sts. Peter and Paul Youth Community. We believe there is so much more ahead for this ministry, and these young people.
Meet the Mustard Seed Board
Mario Luna, Past President
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Tyler Krug, Board Member
Tyler Krug serves as the treasurer for the Mustard Seeds Board. Born and raised in New Braunfels, Tyler is a life-long member of Sts. Peter and Paul Church.
He is also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Wurstfest Association. As a high school senior, Tyler received the Gary Hinojosa Memorial Scholarship which inspired him to continue to serve his parish community.
Tyler is a Sr. Facilities and Pipeline Foreman for EOG Resources, a gas and oil company. He and his wife, Sunnye, are the parents of three children.
Julie Krug, President
Julie Krug serves as the president for the Mustard Seeds Board and is a co-founder of the Mustard Seeds Fund. During her tenure as Director of Youth Ministry (1998-2019) at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Julie started a scholarship program that would eventually honor not only high school seniors, but also deceased members of the parish community. Before taking the position of youth minister at Sts. Peter and Paul, Julie was a public school teacher. Since her retirement in 2019, she has helped her husband, Roger, with his construction and fundraising companies. She recently obtained a real estate license to complement her husband’s home building business. Julie and Roger, who have resided in New Braunfels since 1985, have four grown children and 13 grandchildren.
Sonya Chapa-Weber , Board Member
Sonya Chapa-Weber is the Director for Constituent Services with the Texas Senate District 25 for Senator Donna Campbell, M.D. A New Braunfels High School Alumni, she earned her Bachelor's degree at Texas Lutheran and her Masters degree at St. Mary’s University. She grew up in Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Church, and is a long-serving volunteer in the parish Faith Formation programs. As a product of Sts. Peter & Paul Youth Ministry, Sonya knows the importance of continuing to support and love our youth. Previously, she was a middle and high school teacher, and worked for Communities in Schools of South Central Texas. An active community member she serves as a Blue Coat Ambassador, on United Way reviews, and in numerous roles within the NBISD community. She has a grown daughter, Sasha, a graduating Senior, Nathaniel, and two lively labradors who keep her constantly sweeping.
Marcus Ethridge, Board Member
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Toni Miller, Board Member
Toni Miller has proudly served the Mustard Seeds Fund since its creation. A former Sts. Peter and Paul youth minister, she has seen first-hand the importance of support and belief in young people to make our future a brighter place.
Currently the Director of Major Gifts at St. John Paul II Catholic High School, she loves that God has called her to work that is ministry.
She and her husband Steve have a daughter, Brynnleigh who will be graduating from St. John Paul II CHS in May 2025.
Justin Morales, Board Member
Justin is a local native of New Braunfels. He graduated from Canyon High School, then attended Texas State University where he received is undergraduate degree.
He went on to get his Master of Business Administration degree from Texas A&M – Corpus Chrisi. Justin is now a Registered Representative for Legamaro Financial Services.
He and his wife Amy have been parishioners of SPP since they moved back in 2016. They have three children Maddox, Hendrix and Charlie.