The Pastoral Council Members
The Parish Pastoral Council
Elected November 2011
Members
Carmen Galdiolo (Chair): A leader in our Launch Pad and Children's Liturgy groups who attends the 10am Mass
John Jacobs:
A member of the St Mary’s community for 19 years; usually attends the 11.30am Mass. John is a Chartered Accountant now retired; was Financial Director of South African conglomerate and retains 2 non-exec directorships.
Previously Chairman of the Parish Pastoral Council since 2009. Married to Mary (for 50 years), has 4 children & 12 grandchildren
Diana Marini: A newer member of our 6.30pm Mass and a singer in that choir
Patrick Kelleher: A parishioner for over twenty years, Patrick is a reader and Eucharistic Minister at 6.30 Sunday mass and Chair of the St Marys's St Vincent de Paul Society. Married to Zeni Panigbatana (Kelleher), they we have both been in the Christmas Carol Concert Choir for 3 years
Valentina Wharton: a parishioner at St Mary's for nine years and one of our First Holy Communion Catechists. AFter a successful career in PR & marketing, Valentina works part-time as a company secretary for her husband's retail consultancy business but primarily takes care of her two young daughters; also a regular volunteer reader at our St Joseph's School
Ben McFadyean: Attends the 6.30pm Mass and amongst other things will be a voice for the Young Adults
Philipp Wahl: A faithful member at the 10am Mass. Philipp, his wife Luly and children Luis (10), Antonia (8) and Stephanie (4) have been participating in parish life since 2005. A native Austrian, Philipp is a solicitor and works with a City law firm.
Catherine Jones: Well known as one of our social activity organisers and, with her family, attends the 10am Mass
Also on the council are:
Holly Bowman: A member of the Parish for 22 years, the current Finance Chair and represents the Finance Committee on the Pastoral Council
James Reynolds: our Seminarian
Ruby Laurent: our Administrator who acts as secretary.
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