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July 10th, 2009
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Staff Leadership


Fr. Ken Simpson, Pastor
phone ext. 126
Fr. Simpson is the spiritual leader of Saint Clement Church with overall responsibility for the parish vision. His main duties are celebrating the sacraments, preaching the gospel, and the spiritual care of parishioners. He is also responsible for the overall support and supervision of the staff and maintenance of the physical plant of the parish.


Fr. Ramil Fajardo, Associate Pastor
phone ext. 123
Fr. Fajardo is responsible for celebrating the sacraments, sacramental preparation, pastoral visits and appointments, spiritual direction, and annulments.




Deacon Manuel Dorantes, Deacon
phone ext. 129




COMMUNITY AND FORMATION


Christina Bax, Pastoral Associate and Director of Evangelization
phone ext. 113
Christina coordinates church initiation programs (RCIA and adult confirmation). She oversees baptisms and teaches baptism preparation classes for parents. She is also the staff liaison for Young Adult Community. 


Maggie Byrnes, Ministries Assistant
phone ext. 149
Maggie assists the Director of Community Involvement and other ministers with the coordination of volunteers, service opportunities, hospitality functions and events. She coordinates the Faith Sharing Ministry and Sack Lunch Program. She also handles baptism inquiry and scheduling of services. 


Mary Cele Doyle, Director of Community Involvement
phone ext. 112
Mary Cele develops, directs, coordinates and evaluates volunteer opportunities. She serves with the Parish Life Commission, Human Concerns Commission and the Stewardship Committee to promote active participation among parishioners, and to encourage responsible involvement through outreach programs.


Gabriel Giella, Children's and Family Catechesis Assistant
phone ext. 114
Gabriel assists the Associate Director in the Children's and Family Catechesis department. Oversees Children's Liturgy of the Word, Family Mass, Youth Group.


Aileen Scommegna, Associate Director of Children's and Family Catechesis
phone ext. 147
Aileen works with the school faculty, religious education catechists, students and families, helping students and their families grow in faith.


MUSIC AND LITURGY


Kate Bradfield, Assistant in Music Ministry
phone ext. 150
Kate trains and conducts the Chapel Choir, Jubilate children’s choir, and instrumentalists, and selects all music used for the Sunday 9:30am Chapel liturgy.


Flo Merkl-Deutsch, Liturgy Coordinator
phone ext. 119
Flo invites, trains, and offers formation to all who are involved in liturgical ministry. She facilitates the art and environment ministry as well as overseeing the church and chapel spaces. Flo works to help parishioners appreciate and participate fully in the sacred liturgy.


Dr. Randall Swanson, Director of Music
phone ext. 133
Dr. Swanson is the principal organist and conductor. He coordinates all liturgical music, concerts and personnel. Dr. Swanson also directs music for weddings and funerals, and the annual concert performance of Handel's Messiah.


ADMINISTRATION


Mary Ellen Blanchard, Database Manager and Stewardship Assistant
phone ext. 116
Database management, PC support, and administrative office support.


Kim Carter, Director of Parish Operations
phone ext. 122
Kim is the finance and facility manager. She supervises the business and maintenance staff, and works with the Finance Committee and Building Committee. A main focus of her work is stewardship and development.


Gael Day, Parish Receptionist and Wedding Coordinator
Gael is responsible for general information. She maintains sacramental records, assigns meeting space, and schedules marriage and wedding preparation. She also handles mail for homeless people in the neighborhood.


Joanna Krynski, Communications Specialist
phone ext. 118
Joanna is responsible for the parish's visual and written communication, promoting news and information about the parish, its ministries and programs through print and electronic media. She designs and edits the weekly bulletin and all printed materials (such as brochures, signs, pledge cards) composing copy as needed; updates and maintains the parish website; oversees the Listserv.


Anne Rog, School Principal
773-348-8212
Anne oversees the staff and administration of Saint Clement School, including the School Board, Home School Association, Parent Boards, and sports committees.

 

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