Fr. Gerard Frawley

   Fr. Frawley was born in County Limerick, Ireland.  He entered the Pallottine order in 1961 and studied for the priesthood at the Pallottine House of Study in Thurles, Ireland.  He was ordained a priest on June 8, 1968.

   Fr. Frawley began his priestly ministry as a missionary, serving in parishes in the Diocese of Singida in Tanzania, East Africa, from 1968 to 1972.  In 1972, he was transferred to England, where he ministered in two Pallotine-run parishes, St. Thomas More Parish in Barking Essex and Our Lady of the Visitation Parish in Greenford Middlesex, until 1974.  He then was assigned to parish ministry in the United States.  He served at Sacred Heart Parish in Ely, Nev., from 1974 to 1979, and St. Philip Parish in Idalou, Tex., from 1979 to 1985.  He spent from 1985 to 1990 at St. Brendan Parish in Stephenville, in the Diocese of Fort Worth, Tex.  He came to the Archdiocese of Detroit in 1990, serving as pastor at St. Joseph Parish in Wyandotte until 2000 and St. John the Evangelist Parish in Capac from 2000 until 2007.  In 2007, he was assigned pastor of St. Christopher Parish in Detroit.

   Fr. Frawley currently is the superior of the Irish Pallottines in the United States, the offices of whom are in Wyandotte.  He also has been a consultor to the Provincial Delegate for a number of years.

Mary Ann McCarville

Our Mission

We, the people of St. Anne, are a growing Catholic Community with various gifts and talents, and we are open to the Spirit among us. Rooting ourselves in The Word of God, we reach out to all in loving service, witnessing, and celebrating the life of Jesus Christ in our midst.

Gloria Boesch

Director of Religious Education, Gloria Boesch, ext. 131

gloria@churchofstanne.org

Job Responsibilities

Develop faith formation opportunities for all ages and stages of life
Adult Faith Formation – Prayer, Scripture study, guest speakers, etc.
RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Religious Education Grades 1-8
Catechist Formation
Education Commission
Professional Background
Work/Job History
Worked in the Archdiocese of Detroit at various parishes and in various positions for the past 23 years
Education
Associates in Commercial Art from Ferris
Bachelors in Religious Studies from Madonna
Masters in Pastoral Ministry from Marygrove
Certified by the diocese as:
Youth Minister – Level IV
Director of Family Life – Level IV
Pastoral Minister – Level Iv
(DRE) Director of Religious Education – Level IV
(EMCF) Educational Minister of Catechetical Formation – Level IV
Facilitator of “Protecting All God’s Children”

Julie Neal

Job Responsibilities

The planning and coordinating of all Liturgical celebrations and public prayer.
Funerals
Communal Reconciliation
Environment
Decorating
Seasonal—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, EasterWorship Commission—Facilitate meeting once a month and implement any approved policy/decision in conjunction with Parish Pastoral CouncilLiturgical Ministers—Lectors; Eucharistic Ministers; Mass Stewards, Altar Servers; Ushers; Children’s Liturgy of the Word…
Oversee their understanding of the ministry, their responsibilities,
Training and schedulingSacraments Baptism—As the contact person, I take all information and set up each baptism. I am responsible for getting information to volunteer who makes sure bib is cross-stitched and class is taken if necessary.Marriage Run wedding rehearsals—will train any volunteer who would like to take part in rehearsals. Be present on day of wedding.
Professional Background
Work/Job History
Began working at St. Anne October 30, 2000. Before that I was a catechist, still a member of the choir (18 years) and cantor. Sing at most weddings and funerals.
Education
Certification in Liturgy – Level I
Certification in Pastoral Ministry – Level I
Procurator/Advocate appointed by the Metropolitan Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Detroit.Paperwork in process for R.C.I.A. CertificationAreas of Study– Sacraments and Liturgy at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Seminary
Canon Law in Marriage at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Seminary
2005 Castelot Summer Scripture Series
F. Gerald Martin Conference Aug. 1-3, 2005
R.C.I.A. Basic Certification classes
Classes in Liturgy
Classes in Pastoral Ministry
Introduction to the New Testament—STEP class through Notre Dame University—April,2006
Prayer—STEP class through Notre Dame University—October, 2006

Gwen Koss

Kim Zernec

Job Responsibilities

Coordinate any and all youth events for High School students
Coordinating the youth as well as the adult volunteers
Plan weekly meetings, multiple community service projects, educational experiences and fun activities
Empower the youth with a strong faith and help improve self esteem and leadership qualities
Professional Background
Work/Job History
Catechist for 9 years K-4th Grade
O.C.E.F. Volunteer
Children’s Liturgy for 9 years
Youth Minister since 2004
Education
Associates in Business Management
Certified by the diocese as:
Catechist
Youth Ministry

Ingrid Kasper

Sheryl Van Fleteren

Steve Szach