Susan, recently retired from working in the corporate world in several capacities, offers assistance to the parish staff in scheduling programs and events at the Urban Center.  A Connecticut resident for over 25 years, Susan received a bachelor of arts degree in fine arts from Notre Dame College, Cleveland, Ohio.  Leisure interests include calligraphy, music listening, and museum visiting.  

Sheila and Nelson Daigle - Wedding Managers.
(860) 568-2860

Denis Geary - Weekend Liturgical Coordinator
(860) 756-4034

Denis is the Executive Director of the Jewish Association for Community Living, a nonprofit organization that operates group homes and supported living programs for adults with intelectual disabilities including mental retardation an autism. Denis serves in a variety of capacities at St. Patrick - St. Anthony. Currently he oversees the lector ministry, is the weekend sacristan and is a member of the Liturgical Advisory Committee. Denis and his wife Faith VosWinkel live in East Hartford and are the proud parents of Conor and Norah.

Mary Gray - Coodinator of Religious Education (Family Program)
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(860) 756-4034, x 116

Mary has a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a Master of Science in Reading and Language Arts from Central Connecticut State University. She has been teaching in New Britain for 13 years, initially at Holy Cross School in first grade, and recently in the public schools in fifth, seventh and currently job sharing a first grade classroom. She was also a synchronized swimmer and supervisor at the School of Swimming in Rocky Hill. Mary has been at St. Patrick – St. Anthony since 2005 as the Coordinator of Religious Education and the Family Program. She assists the DRE with various responsibilities which include the Sacramental Preparation program and Protecting God’s Children. The Family Program is a Religious Education program for children of all ages and their entire family. It meets monthly and takes families on a mini retreat to deepen their individual relationships with God, as well as nurturing faith growth as a family unit. The Family Program allows children and their parents time to spend reflecting and communicating with each other and their peers while also learning about liturgical themes. It is an enriching experience for all involved!

Pamela Johnson - Administrative Assistant / Music Coordinator / Cantor
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(860) 756-4034, x112

Pam teams with Fran in the Church office. Thursday. In addition to managing the databases and web page for St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church and the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry, Pam provides her layout skills to help in the publication of the quarterly newsletter, CHURCH STREET LIFE, brochures announcing the Adult Faith Formation programs and many other various publications distributed by the Church and Center. Pam is a member of a two professional choral groups, CONCORA (Connecticut Choral Artists) based out of New Britain and Gaudeamus out of Torrington. In addition she performs locally as a soloist in many venues including with the Middletown Chorale and the Manchester Symphony Orchestra. Pam received her Bachelor of Music Degree in Performance from Lawrence University Conservatory of Music in Appleton, Wisconsin. She lives with her husband, Matt and her two sons, Robert and Glenn, in Newington. Click Here to hear Pam sing the Schubert Ave Maria.

Lauren Kasperowski - Coodinator of Religious Education (Traditional Program)
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Lauren is a graduate of East Catholic High School and received my bachelors degree from Assumption College in Worcester and then went on to receive my masters degree in Social Work from The University of Connecticut.  Lauren lives with her husband Derrick and three children Mary, Kevin and Megan in Colchester.  She coordinate the Traditional Program and assist in Sacramental preparation for the children in the parish. 

Gilberto Lisboa - Church Custodian
(860) 756-4034

Frances Martyn - Secretary.
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(860) 756-4034, x100

Fran was born and raised in Hartford. She graduated from Bulkeley High School and attended the University of Hartford. Prior to coming to St. Patrick-St. Anthony in 1996, she worked for CIGNA Corporation. Fran is an avid golfer and enjoys spending time at the casinos and with Hunter.

Deb Pelletier - Coodinator of Religious Education (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd)
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(860) 756-4034, x116

Orville Russell - Director of Maintenance.
(860) 756-4034, x100

Orville, a native of Jamaica, West Indies, graduated from Montego Bay Technical School with a degree in automotive mechanics and general studies. He is also a trained tailor and spent four years in biblical studies, after which he served as assistant pastor of his home church in Jamaica. He came to the U.S. in 1982. Orville joined St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church in January 2000 after working on the construction of our new Urban Center. He enjoys music, cooking and fashion.

Faith Vos Winkel has been with the Office of Religious Education since 2000.  She provided primary assistance to the DRE until 2006 when Faith assumed the responsibility for the Confirmation Program. Faith holds a Bachelor of General Studies degree and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Connecticut. 
Faith is married with two children.  Her son Conor is a student at Siena College, and her daughter Norah is a student at East Catholic High School.  Faith enjoys reading, teaching and her 13 year-old Bichon Frise, Shea.