Chuck Lenz
I am responsible for planning and leading the liturgical music in the parish community to provide quality worship that promotes the full, conscious, and active participation of the assembly. I work in collaboration with the Liturgist. I am the Organist/Pianist and direct the Adult Choir, Funeral Choir, Handbell Choir and accompany the Junior Choir. I also work with the Cantors and Instrumentalists.
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I am responsible for planning and leading the liturgical music in the parish community to provide quality worship that promotes the full, conscious, and active participation of the assembly. I work in collaboration with the Liturgist. I am the Organist/Pianist and direct the Adult Choir, Funeral Choir, Handbell Choir and accompany the Junior Choir. I also work with the Cantors and Instrumentalists.
Click here to email Chuck 651-698-5581x107
Paula Almer
I keep the database with all parish records. I keep track of making sure your contact information is correct, births, deaths, etc. The main portion of my job is keeping track of all donations. Call me anytime if you have questions about your stewardship or would like to change to automatic deposits. I also answer phones, keep the records for registrations of parish events and provide administrative support for parish staff.
Click here to email Paula 651-698-5581x108
I keep the database with all parish records. I keep track of making sure your contact information is correct, births, deaths, etc. The main portion of my job is keeping track of all donations. Call me anytime if you have questions about your stewardship or would like to change to automatic deposits. I also answer phones, keep the records for registrations of parish events and provide administrative support for parish staff.
Click here to email Paula 651-698-5581x108
Joan Gecik
My major responsibility is to provide day-to-day direction for the smooth operation of the parish. This includes, (but is not limited to), the development of staff & parish leadership, organizational structure, and community building which includes new member registration and welcoming efforts. I also work with Fr. Paul on long range planning and in providing assistance in the various ministry areas as needed. I serve on the Pastoral Council, Finance Council, Buildings & Grounds, School Sustainability Task force, Welcoming Committee and the Women of Faith.
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My major responsibility is to provide day-to-day direction for the smooth operation of the parish. This includes, (but is not limited to), the development of staff & parish leadership, organizational structure, and community building which includes new member registration and welcoming efforts. I also work with Fr. Paul on long range planning and in providing assistance in the various ministry areas as needed. I serve on the Pastoral Council, Finance Council, Buildings & Grounds, School Sustainability Task force, Welcoming Committee and the Women of Faith.
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Phyllis Hamill-Little
As Director of Faith Formation, it is my responsiblity and priviledge to help the parish provide meaningful, life-giving education to members of all ages. My current area of concentration is to help parents and parish prepare children for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation. I have a particular interest in the spirituality of childhood and in intergenerational models of Faith Formation.
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As Director of Faith Formation, it is my responsiblity and priviledge to help the parish provide meaningful, life-giving education to members of all ages. My current area of concentration is to help parents and parish prepare children for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation. I have a particular interest in the spirituality of childhood and in intergenerational models of Faith Formation.
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Ellen Cunningham
I am responsible for incoming calls, relaying parish information, sacrament records and administrative support for all staff. I work with all parish mailings. Please call me with any questions you have regarding parish events and policies. I am here to help you with your questions.
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I am responsible for incoming calls, relaying parish information, sacrament records and administrative support for all staff. I work with all parish mailings. Please call me with any questions you have regarding parish events and policies. I am here to help you with your questions.
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Paula Almer
I keep the database with all parish records. I keep track of making sure your contact information is correct, births, deaths, etc. The main portion of my job is keeping track of all donations. Call me anytime if you have questions about your stewardship or would like to change to automatic deposits. I also answer phones, keep the records for registrations of parish events and provide administrative support for parish staff.
Click here to email Paula 651-698-5581x108
I keep the database with all parish records. I keep track of making sure your contact information is correct, births, deaths, etc. The main portion of my job is keeping track of all donations. Call me anytime if you have questions about your stewardship or would like to change to automatic deposits. I also answer phones, keep the records for registrations of parish events and provide administrative support for parish staff.
Click here to email Paula 651-698-5581x108
Lindell Blanchette / Ron Johnson - Maintenance team. Our responsibilities for Lumen Christi Catholic Community include boiler operations, all aspects of repair work from painting, plumbing, light electrical, cleaning and set up for special events for Lumen Christi, Nova Classical Academy and the rental of the rectory.
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Click here to email Ron Phone:651.698.5581 x115
Click here to email Lindell Phone:651.698.5581 x112
Click here to email Ron Phone:651.698.5581 x115
Michaela Bisanz - My job is to manage the parish office. Some of my responsibilities include scheduling events on the calendar, writing the weekly bulletin, coordinating the parish website and overseeing parish mailings. Please contact me to reserve rooms for events or to submit bulletin articles. It is fine to submit articles by email. Just a reminder that the bulletin deadline is Friday at noon a full week before the article will appear in the bulletin. The bulletin must be sent to print Monday morning for the following weekend. Thank you to every parishioner for all you do for Lumen Christi. In my position I see how much time you give and how together we become the Body of Christ.
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Click here to email Michaela Phone:651.698.5581 x117
My name is Sister Lynore Girmscheid and I am a member of the community of the School Sisters of Notre Dame. It’s an honor for me to join the parish staff and have the opportunity to engage and enhance the worship life of Lumen Christi as Director of Liturgy.
I’ve been involved in music and liturgical education throughout my professional career-- I’ve taught music in classroom settings, directed music and liturgy in multiple parishes and institutions, and served as a liturgical consultant for parish communities renovating or building their worship spaces. I will now focus my attention on preparation for worship throughout the liturgical year, its liturgical environment and liturgical ministries.
I believe that parish worship experiences are formative and that full, conscious and active participation also forms us. I look forward to deepening my own liturgical spirituality as I collaborate with you in directing and animating our worship life.
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Lumen Christi Catholic Community is actually the result of the bringing
together of three small faith communities in the heart of Saint Paul. We are
located just one block from the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and Ford
Parkway. Our greatest assets are not money or buildings, but our people --
people committed to being church. Our common faith is most apparent in the
way we come together to worship God. People here care for everyone; they
pray for one another and they are willing to support one another through the
struggles of life as we seek to live intentionally, in the pattern of the
Christ, together. As you get to know these wonderful folks you will become
as convinced as I have that Lumen Christi is a place you can call “my parish.”
together of three small faith communities in the heart of Saint Paul. We are
located just one block from the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and Ford
Parkway. Our greatest assets are not money or buildings, but our people --
people committed to being church. Our common faith is most apparent in the
way we come together to worship God. People here care for everyone; they
pray for one another and they are willing to support one another through the
struggles of life as we seek to live intentionally, in the pattern of the
Christ, together. As you get to know these wonderful folks you will become
as convinced as I have that Lumen Christi is a place you can call “my parish.”
Stop over some weekend. Introduce yourself to me and speak with a few of the parishioners and I
promise you that you will not leave disappointed. Finding our way to God is more difficult in today’s
culture. It can only be done with much encouragement and support. Christian communities offer a unique
opportunity in our world to become disciples of the One who shows us how we can love one another and
to discover in our encounters here that we are held together by a love that is truly divine.
With blessings to you always,
Fr. Paul Feela, Pastor
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promise you that you will not leave disappointed. Finding our way to God is more difficult in today’s
culture. It can only be done with much encouragement and support. Christian communities offer a unique
opportunity in our world to become disciples of the One who shows us how we can love one another and
to discover in our encounters here that we are held together by a love that is truly divine.
With blessings to you always,
Fr. Paul Feela, Pastor
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Travis Wiegand
I am the Youth Minister for Lumen Christi Catholic Community and work with a larger group of youth ministry called Side By Side Ministries with Terry Munoz and Lucas Botz. My mission is to draw young people toward active faith and spiritual growth in relevant, exciting and fun ways. I work with young people split into two groups of grades 6-8 and 9-12. I plan social events, service activities, retreats, and work with the Confirmation program. Don't miss the Youth Ministry link under Faith Formation.
I am the Youth Minister for Lumen Christi Catholic Community and work with a larger group of youth ministry called Side By Side Ministries with Terry Munoz and Lucas Botz. My mission is to draw young people toward active faith and spiritual growth in relevant, exciting and fun ways. I work with young people split into two groups of grades 6-8 and 9-12. I plan social events, service activities, retreats, and work with the Confirmation program. Don't miss the Youth Ministry link under Faith Formation.
Hi, my name is Jane Schmidt and I am happy to be the principal of Highland Catholic School. I am responsible for the day to day operation of our K-8 school that serves students from the Lumen Christi Catholic Community and the neighborhood. Teachers, parents, and parishioners for a Christ-centered community fostering spiritual growth, academic excellence and commitment to justice in the name of Jesus. A strong core curriculum is enhanced by specialist-taught classes in art, phy. ed, music, Spanish, computer, performing arts and library skills. Students are encouraged to be thoughtful, creative and industrious in pursuing knowledge by following a curriculum that includes basic skills and higher-level thinking. Highland Catholic School finds the keys to success in strong parental involvement, academic rigor, and fostering of responsibility. It take great pride in the academic success its students experience in high school and beyond. I love my job.
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Click here to email Jane Phone:651.690.2477 x106
Hi, my name is Mia Ah Sani and I am the Pastoral Minister for Lumen Christi Catholic Community. My job is to help ensure the pastoral care of the parish in cooperation with the pastor and parish staff. My responsibilities include organizing the eucharistic ministry to the homebound, presiding at monthly communion and prayer services, assisting families dealing with the death of a loved one, and supporting the PrimeTimers and Leisure Age senior programs in spiritual, social, and educational needs. I am very happy to be at Lumen Christi Catholic Community and absolutely love my job!
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Click here to email Mia Phone:651.698.5581 x105
Bill Elmquist Financial Administrator.
I handle the finances with the parish and Highland Catholic School. It has been my privilege over the years to serve in this capacity and grow the financial health of Lumen Christi and Highland Catholic School. I handle day to day financial management, financial reporting, assessment, annual budgeting, and participate on the Finance Council and School Sustainability Committee.
I handle the finances with the parish and Highland Catholic School. It has been my privilege over the years to serve in this capacity and grow the financial health of Lumen Christi and Highland Catholic School. I handle day to day financial management, financial reporting, assessment, annual budgeting, and participate on the Finance Council and School Sustainability Committee.
