Members of the Parish Pastoral Council

Ex Officio Members

Fr. Gerry Iverson	Richard Ward	Sr Helen Cunningham	Fr Zakaria Gayed

Representative Members

Danuta Maka (OLQP Primary)	Caitlin Taniane(Cerdon)	Marty Ellis (Youth Ministry)
Gabriel (St.Pauls)

Elected Members

David Clancy

I have been a parishioner for 24 years.  I am involved with the Christ the King Flags and have been since its inception.  For many years I coordinated one of the family groups at OLQP.  I have been a member of the church youth groups, a member of Rotary, and a past president of Rotoract.  As a retail pharmacist.  I have held positions within franchise groups, which included being chairman of the Sydney Metropolitan AMCAL. I have represented retailers on various Chambers of Commerce Committees.

I believe that I can bring my diverse range of experiences and drive to the Parish Council. I have a willingness to serve and assist as a Council Member on behalf of the parish community.  By listening to others, I will achieve the achievable and strive to maintain the standards and good work set by previous Councils. I trust that I could add a freshness of ideas that would enrich the community.

Michael Dennis

I have been a parishioner for thirteen years.  At OLQP I have been involved in the Nightwatch Group.  With my wife Gaye, I have been part of the Pre-Marriage Course team for the last 4 years.  I have been a teacher in Catholic Schools for the last 22 years and I am currently teaching at St Paul’s.

As a teacher in different catholic communities I can bring the experience of these varied communities to OLQP. I believe that I can contribute to the ideas for improvement of the community as well as increasing the involvement of our community.

Mark Devlin Vice Chairperson

I have been a parishioner for 25 years and have been a Member of the parish Member of the parish Council, Member of the Stewardship Committee, And previously a member of the OLQP and Cerdon College Parent and Friends Associations.

With four previous years’ experience on the OLQP Parish Pastoral Council and 25 years living in the parish, I feel I would be an effective conduit to convey true community feel to the operation of the upcoming Pastoral Council.

David Falcon Chairperson

I have been a parishioner 42 years. I have served over many years as an Acolyte, on the Parish Finance Committee, Parish Council, and the Parish Peace Justice and Environment Group.

My particular areas of interest are in building a strong and broad sense of community among parishioners. I’m also interested in providing initiative and leadership so that our parish community can give witness to the Church’s call to action on behalf of the poor.

Marie Goodwin

I have been a parishioner for 15 years.  In recent years, since my retirement from work, I went back to scripture teaching at Ringrose public school. I am rostered each month for the church flower arrangements. Each month I help organise the bus outings for OLQP Seniors as a member of the Outreach Ministry.

If I can help in any way in any area to help out parish to the to be a warm, welcoming and happy environment like I found it when I moved into the area. Fr. Gerry is a wonderful pastor and I wish to give him my support.

Melinda Koutsoukos

I am a member and leader of the parish's youth group lighthouse. I read, commentate and work the projector at Mass. I recently became a Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist. I have been involved in Holroyd City Council's Youth Peer Education Project.

I believe I will be able to contribute to the life of the parish by bringing the youth views to the Pastoral Council and what we would like to see being done in the future.

Julie McIntyre Secretary

I have been a parishioner for 15 years. I first became involved in parish life as a candidate in the RCIA program.  I was initiated into out church in April, 2001.  It was an extremely enriching and spiritually moving period of my life.  I have been a Greeter, worked with the Children’s Liturgy for five years, helped with the organisation of many Parish social events.  I have recently sponsored a candidate in the RCIA program

There are many areas in which I would like to contribute to life in our parish community.  I am  caring  and empathetic to people’s needs  -  pastoral care, listening and understanding.  I’m extremely well organized and have diverse computer skills, social activities and office administration if required, and by being an active member of the Council.

Bernadette Ricciardiello

I have been a parishioner 18 years. Prior to working full time, I helped with Children’s Liturgy. I am a Eucharistic Minister. I also have taken part in various parish events, trivia nights, Café Program, volunteering to help with the barbecue after mass. I’m also a member of the Emmaus Prayer Community.

I would be willing to pay to participate in all areas of the Parish Council. I would be willing to assist other members of the Council in organizing events and supporting our parish priest, Fr Gerry.