Nayaswami Mary Mintey has been a member of Ananda for over 40 years. At Ananda Assisi, she has served in many capacities; for many years she ran the boutique, blessing everyone who came into the store with her warm smile and loving assistance.

In recent years she has served more as a minister and teacher, and she especially enjoys telling stories about the lives of the saints. Her deep devotion and joyful simplicity help her to communicate not only the facts of their experiences, but their love for God and the transforming power of their earthly presence.