Pastoral Staff
| Michael VanderBloomen Deacon |
336-4033 | mvanderbloomen@lourdesdepere.org |
| Mike grew up in West DePere attending grade school at St. Boniface and High School at Abbot Pennings. He has an associate degree from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Civil Engineering, working as a Land Surveyor for many years. Mike and his wife Mary Jo Drewiske were married at St. Joseph’s church in 1982. They have four children, David (Wendy), Bryan, Steven and Kelsey. In 1996 Mike entered the Diaconate Formation program in the Diocese of Green Bay and was ordained a Deacon on May 31, 2003 at St Francis Xavier Cathedral in Green Bay by Bishop Robert Banks. Mike is the coodinator of the marriage prep (FOCCUS) and the Baptism preparation in the parish. Mike also presides at weddings and baptisms. Deacon Mike makes himself available to the teachers in the Our Lady of Lourdes Day School and to the coordinators of the Religious Education program in the parish. He talks to the classes, conducts prayer services, retreats and helps with sacramental formation. Mike facilitates the RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation of Children) program in the parish. Working with children, and their parents who need the sacraments of Baptism and First Eucharist, because of the lack of Religioius Education. Deacon Mike serves at the altar and preaches at weekend and school liturgies on a regular basis. His ministries of service also include coodinating the monthly food collections to benefit the local pantries. He organizes and leads volunteers on mission trips to the hurricane ravaged city of New Orleans partnering with St. Leo the Great parish in New Orleans. Mike makes hospital, nursing home and homebound visits. Deacon Mike is available by appointment to talk or just sit and listen. | ||
| “The greatest gift God has blessed me with besides my family, are the people of Our Lady of Lourdes. It is such an honor and privilege to have them as a part of my life”. | ||
| Mary Lynn Meulemans Parish Manager |
336-4033 | lmeulemans@lourdesdepere.org |
| Lynn was hired by St. Boniface Church as their bookeeper in 1983, after having spent seventeen years as a stay-at-home mom. The St. Boniface job evolved into an administrative position also. In July, 1996, she was named the Parish Manager of the new Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, the consolidated parish of St. Boniface and St. Joseph. Married to Ken, a retiree of Fort (Howard) James Corporation, they have been parishioners since 1972, have four children and nine grandchildren. Lynn strongly believes that a successful catholic parish needs to welcome, serve and communicate to all its parishioners. | ||
| Lory Wieseckel Parish Secretary |
336-4033 | lwieseckel@lourdesdepere.org |
| Lory began working as the parish secretary with St. Joseph Parish in 1991 and continued in that position when the parish merged into Our Lady of Lourdes. Her duties include publishing the weekly bulletin, sacramental recording, receptionist, scheduling mass intentions, organizing the First Friday Communion visits, recording census information, and preparing materials needed for liturgies and the parish staff. She and her husband Gary have been parishioners for twenty four years. They have two daughters, Ann and Pam. All four Wieseckels are excellant soloists and talented musicians. Gary and Lori direct the parish’s Angelus Choir. | ||
| Chris Perry Financial Secretary |
336-4033 | cperry@lourdesdepere.org |
| Chris was hired by Fr. Gilbert Jacobs O. Praem, and started working for St. Joseph Parish on November 28, 1988 as the financial secretary. She continues in that position with the consolidated parish of Our Lady of Lourdes. Chris’s duties include the payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable for the parish, school, religious education, preschool and hot lunch programs, plus all the monthly and annual financial reports which are required. Born and raised in Green Bay, Chris is married to Ray D. Perry, Jr. and they have three children, Ray, Mike, and Jennifer, and two grandchildren. Chris is a member of St. Matthew Parish in Green Bay. | ||
| Carrie Miller Youth Minister |
336-4033 | cmiller@lourdesdepere.org |
| Carrie Miller started as Youth Minister at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in February 2006. She is currently taking classes as part of the Commissioned Ministry program through the Diocese of Green Bay and Silver Lake College. Carrie grew up in Manitowoc, WI, attended Holy Innocents Parish, and graduated from Roncalli High School. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from St. Norbert College in 1999, and her MBA from UW-Oshkosh in 2004. After graduation from St. Norbert College, she worked for two years at Schneider National as a Corporate Business Analyst. After that, Carrie worked for four years at Kohler Company in various positions in the New Product Development/Marketing Department, most recently as Associate Product Manager. The shift from “corporate life” to “church ministry” is as different a career change could be, but Carrie listened with faith to God’s calling to greater fulfillment in life and is thoroughly excited to work with the youth of our parish. Both former tennis players, Carrie and Paul are currently the Co-Head coaches for the Saint Norbert College Men’s Tennis Team. In her spare time, Carrie enjoys traveling, playing tennis, running, softball, kickball and getting together wth family and friends. In October 2001, Carrie married Paul Miller and they have been parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes as well as grade 9 and 10 religious education catechists. They are also a FOCCUS couple for the engaged of the parish (Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding, and Sharing). Since becoming a staff member, Carrie and her husband Paul, welcome two daughters to their family. | ||
| Carol Wilda Director of Liturgical Music |
336-4033 | cwilda@lourdesdepere.org |
| Carol has been working in music ministry all of her life – or at least since the 7th grade when she first started playing organ for church. That was in Merrill, WI where she grew up, the oldest of five children. After graduating from St. Norbert College with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1984, Carol held music teaching positions in both parochial and public schools while also directing a church choir as well as serving as organist and cantor in her home parish. Married in 1985 Carol and her husband, Steve moved with their family to Green Bay in 1990. After serving as the Coordinator of Liturgical Music and Art and Environment for St. Norbert College Campus Ministry for several years, Carol was hired as the Parish Music Director for the former St. Joseph Parish in 1994. She continues in this position at Our Lady of Lourdes where she oversees all aspects of the parish music ministry. Outside of the parish Carol is involved with the Northeast Wisconsin Pastoral Musicians Association, and is a member of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians. She and her husband are involved in many musical endeavors throughout the community, but are mostly kept busy with the activities of their three children.
“I will make the Lord my Music—I will make His love the key which tunes my heart to Him and gives my life its harmony.” |
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