To: St. Patrick and St. Malachi Staff Members,
Parish Leadership Chairs, and Parishioners
From: Fr. Michael Gurnick
RE: Director of Liturgy and Music
Through our Collaboration initiative, and as a result of the Working Group phase, the recommendation was made to have a shared Director of Liturgy and Music between St. Malachi and St. Patrick. Accepting this recommendation, I am pleased to announce that Charlene McElwee, presently the Director of Music/Liturgy at St. Malachi, has accepted this new position as our two parishes continue to explore ways to enhance our liturgical life – together. Charlene’s extensive career in liturgical leadership, along with her experience in parish life, will be a true blessing to both communities at St. Patrick and St. Malachi. During this time of transition, Charlene will continue to minister at St. Malachi while getting to know more parishioners and the liturgical culture at St. Patrick. As a core member of our Pastoral Staff, Charlene’s office will be relocated to St. Patrick with the assurance that her presence at both campuses will be certainly be felt. Please pray for Charlene and for all of our parishioners who provide a valuable service through our liturgical life and ministries.