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March 20th, 2010
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Staff Leadership


Fr. Ken Simpson, Pastor
phone ext. 126
Fr. Simpson is the overall spiritual leader who provides vision for Saint Clement. 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.

Deacon Manuel Dorantes, Deacon
phone ext. 129




COMMUNITY AND FORMATION


Mary Cele Doyle, Director of Community Involvement
phone ext. 112
Mary Cele develops, directs, coordinates and evaluates volunteer opportunities. Serves as staff liaison for Parish Life committees, including Welcome & Hospitality, Human Concerns Commission and the Stewardship Council.

Maggie Byrnes, Ministries Assistant
phone ext. 149
Coordination of volunteers, service opportunities, hospitality functions and events. Coordinates the Faith Sharing Ministry, Sack Lunch Program. Baptism inquiry and scheduling.

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

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.


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.

LITURGY AND MUSIC


Gabriel Mayhugh, Director of Worship
phone ext. 142
Gabriel directs all liturgical and music programs and personnel. Develops and implements the liturgical vision of the parish through community involvement, liturgical formation, and liturgy planning.


Flo Merkl-Deutsch, Liturgy Coordinator
phone ext. 119
Flo coordinates liturgical celebrations. Invites, and trains those involved liturgical ministry.




Kate Bradfield, Associate for Contemporary Music
phone ext. 150
Kate trains and conducts the Chapel Choir, Jubilate children’s choir, Seraphim, and instrumentalists.



ADMINISTRATION


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.


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.


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



Joanna Krynski, Communications Specialist
phone ext. 118
Joanna is responsible for the parish's visual and written communication. Designs and edits weekly bulletin and printed materials; updates and maintains the parish website; oversees the Listserv.


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.


 

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