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ABOUT
US: Staff Profiles
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October 31, 2011 3:51 PM
 Reverend
Randall Phillips, Pastor Email - frphillips@stblase.org
Fr. Randy Phillips was ordained a priest on December 10,
1983, which is the feast day of Thomas Merton. Born and raised on the west side,
Fr. Randy's home parish is St. Agatha in Redford. Following four years at Sacred
Heart Seminary Fr. Randy was sent to Rome to study theology. This resulted in
his earning a doctorate in Sacred Theology (STD) from the Pontifical Gregorian
University in 1988.
My vision of leadership is neither to be out
in front pulling people along nor pushing from behind. I believe one leads from
within the midst of the community. A continuous ring of concentric circles would
be a good image of my style. I place a high priority on worship because the Sunday
Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. This is where all ministry
begins and to where all ministry returns. I also place a high priority on social
justice, striving to seek first the Reign of God by standing with the poor, oppressed
and the outcasts of our society and of our church.
In addition to
serving as pastor, Randy is also an adjunct instructor of theology for Siena Heights
University and for SS. Cyril and Methodius Seminary. Randy enjoys eating out,
working out, reading, and is an avid Red Wing and Tigers fan.
 Dr.
Mary Dumm, Pastoral Associate Email - marydumm@aol.com
Mary Dumm is our Pastoral Associate and comes to St. Blase
after having ministered in the Archdiocese for twenty years. First as a High School
teacher, then as a Director of Religious Formation and Pastoral Associate, Mary
is committed to lay ministry in the Church. Mary's background is in Scripture,
Liturgy and Sacraments. She was educated at Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame and
Sacred Heart Major Seminary and received her Doctorate in Ministry from the Ecumenical
Theological Seminary in Detroit. Her dissertation is entitled, "Adult Confirmation
in the Roman Catholic Church: Conviction or Convention?"
I
believe that each of us is called in some wonderful way to build up the Reign
of God.
In addition to her ministry
at St. Blase, Mary enjoys teaching for Siena Heights University. Just for
fun, she loves to read, work out and when there's time cross-stitch and just lay
in the sun.
 Stephen
Petrunak, Director Of Music Email - steve.petrunak@stblase.org
Stephen Petrunak is the Director of Music at St. Blase
Catholic Church. Stephen, a trained classical and jazz guitarist, has been involved
in music ministry at St. Blase for over 30 years, having started as a teen playing
in the 9:30 Folk Group. In July of 1994, Stephen became the Director of Music
for the parish. St. Blase has a well-developed Music Program which includes five
different music ministries, several accompanists, many talented cantors and over
150 ministering members. Stephen directs two of the music ministries within the
Program the long-standing Remnant Music Ministry (a contemporary ensemble) and
the Voices in Praise Choir (a 50 voice traditional choir). Reflections of Christ
(another contemporary ensemble), Teens Loving Christ (a teen music ministry) and
Kingdom Chorus (a children's choir) utilize other directors which Stephen oversees.
The vision of music ministry at St. Blase includes the fullest sharing of gifts
and talents of members of all ages from within the community. We strongly believe
that the sung prayer belongs first and foremost to the community, and participation
by all worshipping members is of greatest importance. The mentoring of youth in
music ministry is also of highest priority.
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Steve Petrunak was one of the nominees
for the 2009 GMA Dove Award’s Instrumental Album of the Year for his collection
"Love beyond All Measure".
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Tim Doppel, Parish Business
Manager Email - tim.doppel@stblase.org
I have been a member of St. Blase since I
was in elementary school and I am proud to call St. Blase "home". After
many years operating my own business, it is my honor to serve as the Parish Business
Manager. I am responsible for monitoring the Parish budget and overseeing the
day-to-day operations of our dynamic parish. Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers
work hard to provide the services you need and keep our building and grounds a
place you can be proud of and a fitting tribute to the generosity of our Lord.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. |
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Vince Schembri, Service
Coordinator Email - vince.schembri@stblase.org
Vince is well known in our parish and serves in many
different ministries.
His job is to help coordinate many of the services and
activities in the parish.
Vince is also asked to assist Dr. Mary Dumm and
Fr. Randy in whatever might be needed. One reality of the priest shortage is the
inability to follow-up with people in some situations because, more often than
not, another critical need is calling for the pastor's attention. Vince's presence
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 Joseph
Wilseck, Coordinator of RCIA, Confirmation,
and
Youth Ministry Email - joe.wilseck@stblase.org
I have been a member of Saint Blase since 1985. I started
in the RCIA program and was baptized and confirmed at the Easter Vigil and the
following September started as a volunteer Youth Minister. I received my catechist
certification in 1986 and continued for seven years in that ministry. I took one
year off and then served as a volunteer in the RCIA program for six seasons. I
have been in the manufacturing management workforce for 28 years with the last
16 years as a Human Resource Director for an international robotics manufacturer.
As the Coordinator of Youth and Young
Adult Ministry for Saint Blase, I will be responsible for the programs and activities
for 9th through 12th grade teens. This will include seasonal retreats, weekly
meetings and intermittent activities and service projects. The Young Adult Ministry
will be active in connecting with other churches and organizations throughout
the archdiocese to establish and promote activities for young adults from the
ages of 18 to 35. These events and programs will offer them opportunities to contribute
to many church activities and mix & mingle with others in a healthy and wholesome
environment. These activities will include service, social, and educational activities.
I am really looking forward to using my professional and volunteer skills for
the benefit of these ministries. I welcome all letters, e-mails, and phone calls
from participants and parents.
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Alice Doppel,
Director of Children's Faith Formation,
Coordinator of Grades 6-8, First Eucharist
& First Reconciliation
Email - alice.doppel@stblase.org
Alice Doppel is the Director of Religious Formation for
Children for our parish's Family Faith Formation program (Grades 6-8) and Sacraments
of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist preparation programs. Previously,
Alice was the Past Coordinator of (Grades 1-5) the monthly Early Childhood program,
coordinator of Summer Circle, coordinator of Children's Liturgy of the Word and
was the director of the children's Kingdom Chorus for 11 years.
Because
of her musical background, Alice can also be seen accompanying at the piano for
occasional weekend liturgies. Alice is the proud mother of David (and his wife
Nicole), Matthew and Christopher, and wife of Tim Doppel. Her hobbies include
flower gardening, travel, biking and walking. |
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Anne Krus, Coordinator
of Family Program Grades 1-5
Email: anne.krus@stblase.org Anne
Krus is the Coordinator of the Faith Formation Program Grades 1-5. Anne and her
husband, Richard, have three children and have been members of St. Blase Parish
for over 23 years. In addition to being a certified catechist, Anne has a Bachelor's
Degree from Oakland University and is attending Coverdale University to study
Theology and Scripture. She has been a catechist at St. Blase for over 20 years.
Because of her sincere commitment to faith development, Anne founded in 2003,
Creative Teaching, LLC, a nationwide company, where she created, developed and
published over 32 Catholic religious education classroom resources for Catholic
school teachers and catechists.
"I am thrilled to be part of the
faith formation team here at St. Blase. It is going to be an exciting year for
the children to learn and grow in their faith."
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Larry Kozlowski, Maintenance
Supervisor
Email - TBD I became Maintenance
Supervisor in June of 2011 after working 32 years as a mechanical engineer for
Ford Motor Company and Detroit Diesel. My wife Cathy and I have been parish members
since 1986 and we have three sons - Andy, Alex, and Aaron. I take pleasure in
maintaining the church buildings and property and working with other staff members
and parishioners. When I am not working, I enjoy the company of my family and
pets, occasional camping trips to beautiful Michigan state parks on the Great
Lakes, and taking care of my home. |
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and volunteers, who have contact with children, elderly people and people with
disabilities. The archdiocese has mandated that these checks begin on September
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