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| The Very Reverend Kenneth G. Zaccagnini | Pastor | (724) 744-7474 | Email - | Bio |
| Father Douglas E. Dorula | Parochial Vicar | (724) 744-7474 | Email - | Bio |
| Kenneth Meyer | Director of Religious Formation | (724) 744-4885 | Email - | Bio |
| Mary Ellen Stilwell | Director, RCIA & Evangelization | (724) 744-7474 | Email - | Bio |
| Bob Vareha | Music Ministry | (724) 744-7474 | Email - | Bio |
| Janice Shepherd | Business Manager | (724) 744-7474 | Email - | Bio |
| Judy Shaffer | Parish Secretary | (724) 744-7474 | Email - | Bio |
| Dawn Borger | Litrugical and Environmental Arts | (724) 744-7474 | Email - | Bio |
| Cathy Meyer | Baptism and Marriage Preparation | (724) 744-7474 | Email - | Bio |
| Fran Wasko | Sacristan and Wedding Coordinator | (724) 744-7474 | Email - | Bio |
| Mary Ann Kent | Formation Secretary | (724) 744-4885 | Email - | Bio |
| Gary Moore | Maintenance | (724) 744-7474 | Email - | Bio |
| Fred Wassenaar | Web Master | (724) 744-7474 | Email - | Bio |
Biographical Information:
The Very Reverend Kenneth G. Zaccagnini:
Position: Pastor Email: Phone: (724) 744-7474 Arrived at St. Barbara: October 30, 2008 Job Description: The Pastor is the local representative and co-worker of the bishop who assigns him to a particular parish. In collaboration with staff and parishioners, he has overall responsibility for the administration of parish life, evangelization, liturgy, pastoral care and stewardship of the property and the facilities. Return to Staff List
Father Douglas E. Dorula:
Position: Parochial Vicar Email: Phone: (724) 744-7474 Arrived at St. Barbara: July 2007 Job Description: The Parochial Vicar assists the Pastor with the responsibilities of caring for the pastoral life of the parish. Return to Staff List
Kenneth Meyer:
Position: Director of Religious Formation Email: Phone: (724) 744-4885 Arrived at St. Barbara: July 1, 1974 Job Description: To direct the Religious Formation process at St. Barbara parish within the context of total Faith Formation for parishioners of all ages. Return to Staff List
Mary Ellen Stilwell:
Position: Director, RCIA & Evangelization Email: Phone: (724) 744-7474 Arrived at St. Barbara: July 1991 Job Description: Director of parish RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)---process by which adults who are not baptized or baptized in other faith traditions are welcomed into the Catholic Church. Also, coordinates parish evangelization efforts including welcoming of new members, reaching out to inactive members and offering parish renewal opportunities. Return to Staff List
Bob Vareha:
Position: Director of Music Email: Phone: (724) 744-7474 Arrived at St. Barbara: July 2008 Job Description: Responsibilities include directing the Adult choirs, training and recruitment of parish cantors, and working with and coordinating of the volunteer instrumentalists who enhance our liturgies. Return to Staff List
Janice Shepherd:
Position: Business Manager Email: Phone: (724) 744-7474 Arrived at St. Barbara: December 2006 Job Description: Provides all accounting and financial services for the parish. Oversees the business operations and facilities needs of the parish. Coordinates activities for the Diocesan Lenten Appeal, Parish Capital Campaign, Finance Council, Facilities Management Committee, and Stewardship Committee. Supports the administration of the Food Bank. Assists the Pastor in administering the Cemetery. Return to Staff List
Dawn Borger:
Position: Litrugical and Environmental Arts Email: Phone: (724) 744-7474 Arrived at St. Barbara: 3/26/2007 Job Description: Work with the Pastor and Parochial Vicar in coordinating and executing liturgical celebrations in the parish. This includes Sunday Eucharist, Holy Days of Obligation, funerals, penance services, and Memorial Masses. Collaborates with the Director of Music Ministry in the preparation of worship aids for high seasons. Also responsible for preparing the worship space with the appropriate seasonal decorations. Return to Staff List
Cathy Meyer:
Position: Baptism and Marriage Preparation Email: Phone: (724) 744-7474 Arrived at St. Barbara: 3/27/2007 Job Description: To educate, prepare and schedule expectant couples for the sacrament of Baptism for their children and engaged couples for the Sacrament of Marriage. Return to Staff List
Judy Shaffer:
Position: Parish Secretary Email: Phone: (724) 744-7474 Arrived at St. Barbara: March 1998 Job Description: Support the pastor and pastoral staff in general office work; prepare bulletin for print; schedule Mass intentions and facilities use. Return to Staff List
Fran Wasko:
Position: Sacristan and Wedding Coordinator Email: Phone: (724) 744-7474 Arrived at St. Barbara: April 1992 Job Description: Maintain cleanliness of church; coordinate the flow of weddings. Return to Staff List
Mary Ann Kent:
Position: Formation Secretary Email: Phone: (724) 744-4885 Arrived at St. Barbara: June 1998 Job Description: Support the Director of Religious Formation in all aspects of general office work in preparation for religious formation, sacramental preparation, and Summer Bible School. Return to Staff List
Gary Moore:
Position: Maintenance Email: TBE Phone: (724) 744-7474 Arrived at St. Barbara: TBE Job Description: Upkeep and maintenance of all parish facilities and grounds. Return to Staff List
Fred Wassenaar:
Position: WebMaster Email: Phone: (724) 744-7474 Arrived at St. Barbara: 8/2008 Job Description: Maintain and coordinate the development and update of the parish website. Return to Staff List