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Sister Janet Sullivan,
Pastoral AssociateSister Janet has been the Pastoral Associate at St. Lawrence Community since 1988. As pastoral associate her ministry is one of collaboration with our pastor and associate pastor as well as the pastoral staff in serving St. Lawrence Catholic Community. Sister Janet's areas of service include:
Deacon Tony Morici was ordained in 1987. He was assigned to St. Jane Frances for six years and the St. Louise for over seven years. Deacon Tony has been assigned to St. Lawrence since May of 2001. Deacon Tony has an A.A. degree in Ministry from Sacred Heart Seminary, a B.A. degree in pastoral Ministries from Madonna University and an M.B.A degree in Church Management from the Graduate Theological Foundation. In addition, Deacon Tony also serves as a part-time Pastoral Associate at St. Lawrence. Email: pastor@stlawrenceparish.com
Lorrie Goetzinger, Business Manager
Mary Paonessa, director of Religious Education has over 20 years experience in the field and enjoys the challenge of working with the school and after-school religion programs. There are approximately 800 children and 30 teachers in St. Lawrence school and nearly 870 children and 70 catechists in the CRE (continuing religious education) program. Besides overseeing the religion program for the children, it is Mary's responsibility to encourage catechist certification for those who teach religion and then track their progress. Go to: CONTINUING RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CRE) Email: mpaonessa@stlawrenceparish.com Marilyn Trumper-Samra Youth Minister Marilyn Trumper-Samra has been working in youth ministry part-time since 1995. Marilyn capped a 25-year career as a newspaper reporter to joyfully
join full-time the staff at St. Lawrence in 2005. Marilyn also serves as the Adult Faith Formation Coordinator. Marilyn is a graduate of Oakland University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, and is currently enrolled in graduate school at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, where she is pursuing a Master's Degree in Pastoral Ministry. Email: youth_minister@stlawrenceparish.com
Email: christian_service@stlawrenceparish.com
Paul Fischer, Music Director
Mr. Paul Fischer has been the music director for St. Lawrence for over ten years. He grew up in St. Raymond parish in Detroit. He served as full time music director for over 25 years in the Archdiocese of Detroit. Email: music_director@stlawrenceparish.com
MISSION STATEMENT We, St. Lawrence Pastoral Staff, believe we are called under the direction of the Holy Spirit to live the Gospel values of Jesus Christ by compassionately
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