Fr. Doug Lorig (About Fr. Doug)
Pastor

(480) 948-8380 ext. 12

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Fr. Doug is a former Episcopal Priest who converted to the Catholic Church with his wife and four children in 1979. He was ordained to the priesthood in the Catholic Church by Bishop Thomas O'Brien in 1984 and served as a teacher at St. Marks in Phoenix and Seton High School in Chandler during the years after converting. He was then Administrator of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Queen Creek for a number of years, and Pastor of St. Thomas Byzantine Parish in Gilbert. After that he served as Pastor of St. Anne's in Gilbert for 14 years and has been Pastor at St. Maria Goretti since July, 2006.

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Office and Staff Directory

Mary Arnold (About Mary)
Coordinator of Catechetical Ministry for Children


(480) 948-8380 ext. 25

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Job Description:
Responsibilities include all children's ministries: CLOW, Vacation Bible School, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is the program at SMG for children ages 3-12. (preschool through grade 5) classes meet once a week for one and a half hours throughout the school year. Sacramental preparation is in addition to weekly classes with workshops for children and parents and a retreat. Sacramental preparation includes Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation.

What year you started working at SMG:
I was a teacher in the preschool at SMG for most of the 90's and worked as a volunteer in our Rel. Ed.for many years with Cat.of Good Shepherd.

What you like best about SMG:
I love St. Maria Goretti parish because of the warmth of the people, the great staff, and getting to know and watch the families grow in their faith. SMG is unique because of it's size and intimacy.

Bernadette Baillargeon (About Bernadette)
Parish Secretary


(480) 948-8380 ext. 10

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Job Description:
Along with answering phones and ministering to the needs of those that walk through the front door, I try to provide direction by getting the answers to parishioners requests. I am here to serve my Parish Family.

What year you started working at SMG:
2001 (Diocese 1999).

What you like best about SMG:
The Family Atmosphere and genuine "Holy Hospitality".

Bridgette Barcelo (About Bridgette)
Religious Education Secretary


(480) 948-8380 ext. 15

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Job Description:
I provide clerical support to the Director of Religious Education, Coordinator of Elementary Education, and the Coordinator of Youth Ministry. I answer any questions related to Faith Formation and routine information about Saint Maria Goretti Parish.

What year you started working at SMG:
I was blessed to be brought on staff in September of 2004.

What you like best about SMG:
The top three things I love about SMG is the intimate community, interacting with the parents and children of the Atrium, and the peaceful presence around the grounds.

Kathleen Bies (About Kathleen)
Preschool Director


(480) 948-8380 ext. 23

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Job Description:
Oversee all operations of the preschool.

What year you started working at SMG:
1990.

What you like best about SMG:
It is a privilege to be able to work in an environment where I am able to express all parts of myself, my passion for education and forming little people, and practice and hopefully model my faith. To be able to help the children begin to "wonder" about who Jesus is and help their parents rediscover God in their lives is a gift beyond measure!

Judy Colburn (About Judy)
Ministry Placement


(480) 948-8380 ext. 13

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Job Description:
The placement of volunteers in all ministries in the parish.

What year you started working at SMG:
I started working here in 1997.

What you like best about SMG:
I enjoy the people who attend this parish, I also like the size of the church.

Mary Fogelson (About Mary)
Coordinator of Parish Faith Formation


(480) 948-8380 ext. 26

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Job Description:
I oversee and direct all the educational programs that are offered and provided in the parish.

What year you started working at SMG:
July 2004.

What you like best about SMG:
I like the friendly, supportive environment that I have encountered in the parish I also get to work with a great staff and spiritually I am fed by the wonderful liturgies and prayer opportunities offered at SMG.

Rita Gerber (About Rita)
Parish Accountant


(480) 948-8380 ext. 16

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Job Description:
Responsible for supervision of all accounting functions and financial reporting.

What year you started working at SMG:
December, 1998.

What you like best about SMG:
I like the family atmosphere and supportive pastor, staff and parishioners of SMG.

Skye Hart (About Skye)
Director of Music and Liturgy


(480) 948-8380 ext. 17

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Job Description:
Direct the musical and liturgical functions of the parish.

What year you started working at SMG:
July, 2008.

What you like best about SMG:
I am impressed with the musical abilities of the parishioners, as well as their generous hearts. I also enjoy our beautiful sanctuary and magnificant pipe organ.

Mary Johnson (About Mary)
Sacramental Records, Weekend Receptionist


(480) 948-8380 ext. 11

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Job Description:
Keeping records of Baptism, Euchrist, Marriages, and Deaths.

What year you started working at SMG:
June 14, 2000.

What you like best about SMG:
Interacting with the community.

Lynda Melton (About Lynda)
Business Manager


(480) 948-8380 ext. 33

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Job Description:
Oversee all administrative and financial aspects of the parish.

What year you started working at SMG:
2005.

What you like best about SMG:
The "welcome" feeling exhibited by the community (staff, ushers, greeters, volunteers) to all who enter here and the generosity of the parish members in giving of their time, talent and treasure.

Nancy Milus (About Nancy)
Accounts Payable Clerk


(480) 948-8380 ext. 14

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Job Description:
Process vendor payments and post parishioner offertory information.

What year you started working at SMG:
1996-2003; November, 2006 to present.

What you like best about SMG:
Compatability of the staff and interaction with parishioners.

Dan Minton (About Dan)
Coordinator of Youth Ministry


(480) 948-8380 ext. 21

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Job Description:
I am responsible for creating and implementing a total youth ministry program, which includes:

  • Jr. High Youth Group Meetings and Faith Formation (6th - 8th Grades)
  • High School Youth Group Meetings and Faith Formation
    • Social events
    • Service projects
  • Weekend Retreats
  • Youth Rallies, Special Events and other Encounters
  • Sacramental Preparation for Teens who are missing any Sacraments

What year you started working at SMG:
I have been a member of SMG since it began in the '60s. I worked here as Youth Minister from 1986 - 1990 and now am back, working part-time with the Jr. High and High School programs… again! (starting in July 2009).

What you like best about SMG:
SMG is home. I am fed by the community here; the staff, the youth, the families and the many friends. I love the Pre-school and Kindergarten, too! All four of my kids have gone through the pre-school and kindergarten. It is the BEST! Mostly, though, I am fed by the Holy Spirit, who is alive here.