Contact Sister Chris if:
· You have desire to grow in your faith, and want to know what opportunities are available here in
   the parish.
· You have questions about the administration of the parish.
· You become engaged to be married and wish to schedule a wedding.
· You or a family member are in need of celebrating the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.
· You are seeking counseling about an issue.
· You wish to serve as a Lector, Communion Minister, or in other liturgical Ministries.

Deacon Nick Valvo....I was ordained a Deacon in 2000. My ministry encompasses: communion calls to the homebound and hospitalized; Deacon at liturgical celebrations; preaching regularly; facilitating the Book Club discussion group and a Men's Spirituality group. I feel blessed to be here at Sacred Heart and Saint Ann's Parish working with a dedicated staff and being of service to this Community.
Email: nvalvo1@roadrunner.com

Contact Deacon Nick if:
· You are interested in adult baptism, full communion with the Catholic Church (RCIA).
· You would enjoy helping with parish social ministry events.
· You need to schedule the baptismal preparation and celebration for your child.
· You are interested in participating in the parish Book Club or Men's Spirituality Group
· You or someone you know is homebound or sick and would like a pastoral visit.

Jan Borromei....I have the privilege of serving the communities of Sacred Heart, St. Ann’s and St. Mary’s as Director of Faith Formation.  My days are busy planning the Summer Program, the Summer Extension Program, the Family Faith Program, Adult Education, Bible Study, Preparation for Confirmation, Reconciliation and First Eucharist, Service Projects, and a variety of other projects that come up during the year.
To give you a little information about myself, I graduated from St. John Fisher College with a degree in Psychology in 2003 and then from St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry in May 2005 with a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Studies. 
My time here continues to be a joy.  If there is anything I can do to help you regarding Faith Formation, please feel free to contact me.  My e-mail address is jborromei@dor.org and my office phone number is 252-3439.

Contact Jan if:
· You have a child ready for First Eucharist, Confirmation or First Penance.
· You would like to enroll your child(ren) in the religious education program.
· You would like to assist in our religious education programs.
· You want to know more about becoming trained to be a catechist.
· You are interested in the adult faith formation, or family learning programs.
 

Patrick Collier….  Youth Minister for Sacred Heart and Saint Ann Churches
Email: pwcollier2@gmail.com

Contact Patrick if:
· You have a teen who would like to participate in the Youth Group.
· You would like to help or chaperone during Youth Group functions.
· You would like to help coordinate on of the Youth Group projects/fundraisers.

Anne Adessa…..Music is my life, my love, my passion! I started as a volunteer musician here and now am the Liturgical Music Director for both Sacred Heart and Saint Ann’s. It’s a thrill for me to coordinate the musical gifts of the people in the parish. God has surely blessed our churches! I am currently taking courses at Saint Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry to obtain diocesan certification for my ministry in the Church.
Email: ala0514@yahoo.com

Contact Anne if:
· You play a musical instrument, and would love to share your gift.
· You love to sing, and think you might be ready to join a choir or become a cantor.
· You have a musical talent you would like to share with the community.

Jackie Whatman….. What did we ever do before computers….I spend most of my day keeping records, preparing mailings, typing the weekly bulletin, answering phones (when I don't have the help of volunteers) and all the odd jobs that need to be done. I have been the secretary for the parish and the Religious Education Department since September 2001. No two days are ever the same!  My husband Fred and I moved here in 2000 from Endicott. We have 2 sons, a daughter-in-law, 2 grand daughters and a lab.
Email: jwhatman@dor.org

Contact Jackie if:
· You need a baptismal, sponsor, or marriage certificate.
· You would like to register in the parish.
· You wish to schedule a Mass.
· You have routine office business.
· You would like to be an Office Volunteer.
· You would like to schedule use of the building.

Joan Beck....I was raised in E. Syracuse, the eldest of six children, and graduated from Le Moyne College with a BBA degree in accounting. My husband Bill and I have a son and two grand daughters in Georgia and a daughter in Colorado. We owned and worked in our own business for many years in Groton. In December 2003 we relocated to Auburn. I began as bookkeeper at Sacred Heart and Saint Ann's in late February 2004. I continue to enjoy the challenges and various responsibilities of the position and the daily financial record keeping for the two churches, as well as working with the parishioners and other staff members.
Email: jbeck@dor.org

Contact Joan if:
· You have any questions concerning the financial activities.
· You would like to discuss donating to a special fund.
· You are interested in the direct deposit for your weekly regular collection.

Father Mike Brown…I am the Assisting Priest for 4 Faith Communities....Sacred Heart, Saint Ann's, Saint Francis and Saint Hyacinth's. I am also one of the Catholic Chaplains at the Auburn Prison. Since coming to Auburn, I have continued my chaplaincy at both Livingston and Groveland Correctional Facilities. I have been ordained for 20 years and have enjoyed ministry in our Diocese at Elmira, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Corning, Mount Morris and here in Auburn. I also have a brother who is a priest of the diocese, Father Tim Brown.

Contact Father Mike if:
· You would like to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance.
· You have a need for counsel of a priest.
· You would like to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
· You are interested in the priesthood as a vocation.
· You would like to discuss issues about our faith.

Father Felicjan Siertowicz….In November, 1999, I came to the United States from Poland. My hometown is Koniuszowa, a town near Krakow where Pope John Paul II was from. In the Diocese of Rochester, I have been stationed @ Assumption (Fairport), Good Shepherd Community (Aurora), and Saint Michael’s (Lyons). Presently, I am the Assisting Priest for Sacred Heart, Saint Ann's, Saint Francis and Saint Hyacinth's. April 2006, Bishop Clark accepted me as a priest of the Diocese. Last year I became a citizen of the United States but also keeping my citizenship in Poland. I enjoy my ministry very much.

Contact Father Felicjan if:
· You would like to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance.
· You have a need for counsel of a priest.

Contact Mike if:
· You observe a place or area that needs maintenance or repair.
 

Shannon Lester…..I followed in my grandmother’s footsteps as housekeeper @ Sacred Heart. I work hard to keep all the facilities clean and ready for all the activities both @ Sacred Heart and Saint Ann’s. I have been here 14 years. In my leisure time, I enjoy cooking and spending time with my children and family.  I have two children Dale and Carissa.