Meet the St Charles Borromeo

Pastoral Council members

Executive Committee

 Ken_Likely, Chairperson                                  Irene_Risley, Executive Committee  

    Doug Ross Executive Committee                 , Rob Walsh Executive Committee   

  Russell DiNardo Executive Committee                     Nim Sonaike Executive Committee

  Millie Favetta Executive Committee

Ministry Liaisons

 Laura Heil, Justice Council                                Frank_Iati, Liturgy/Spiritual Life Council 

, John Sudol, Community Formation Council    Diana Loiacono, Catechesis Council    

 

 

 Ken_Likely,Chairperson

   

    

Education:                     Fairleigh Dickinson University, BS

Past jobs:                       Marketing communications specialist

Family members:           wife – Bonnie, children – Bridget, Owen and Patrick

Favorite memory as a child:  Summers at the Jersey shore

Favorite music:               Classic rock, jazz

Favorite book:                 “A Prayer for Owen Meaney”, John Irving

Favorite vacation:            Paris with my family in summer of 2007

How can I be contacted?  ktlikely@comcast.net

 

I am currently the Pastoral Council Chairperson.  Previously I was Communications liaison for the Council for two years. I have been involved in Service and Justice ministry at St. Charles for several years.

 

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Irene_Risley, Executive Council

 

I have been a member of the St Charles Borromeo Catholic Community since 1995. My husband, children and I actively participate in many of the ministries available to parishioners of St. Charles.

 

What is my role on the Parish Pastoral Council?

I am part of the Executive Committee of the Parish Pastoral Council. For the 2009-2010 “term”, I serve on the Diversity Committee, a subset of the Council.

 

What is the mission of the Diversity Committee? 

The Diversity Committee has been charged to meet with parishioners of various ethnic and racial backgrounds to gain insight as to their experiences as parishioners of St. Charles. They validated the importance of embracing individuals because of our oneness in our faith. This oneness in our faith is essential in “living” as a vibrant parish community.

 

 

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: Doug Ross, Executive Council

 

  

Born:                           Edmonton, Alberta

Education:                  University of Alberta (Undergraduate) and University of Western Ontario (Masters)

Past & Current jobs: Business Director and Consultant

Family members:        Bridget, Alex, Nick and Ben

Favorite memory as a child: Ski Trips

Favorite music:          Contemporary Folk Rock

Favorite book:            For Whom the Bell Tolls - Hemingway

Favorite vacation:      Europe Summer 2008

 

 

What is my role as an Executive Committee member of the Pastoral Council ?

My fellow members of the Pastoral Council - Bonnie Likely, Peter Herman, and Irene Risley – have started a discussion group focused on the topic of diversity in our Parish community.

 

 

What is the mission of my role?

 To explore ways in which to embrace and engage all of parishioners - with a focus on those of varying cultural backgrounds - into the fabric of our Parish.

 

 

How can someone find out more information about the Pastoral Council?

 People can email, phone me, come up to me after Mass or reach out to my fellow council members listed above.

 

How can I be contacted?

 

(H) 908-359-6245

(C) 908-227-2114

 

douglas.murray.ross@gmail.com

 

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 Rob Walsh, Executive Council

 

Born:   Date: June 20, 1959                 Place:   Jersey City, New Jersey

Education: Rutgers University (1981) Seton Hall University Law School (1984)

 

Family members: Wife – Debbie.  Children – Eileen, Robert and Carolyn

 

Favorite music:  Classical

Favorite book:  History, in general.

Favorite vacation: Outer Banks, North Carolina

 

What is my role on the Pastoral Council?

I am a member of the Executive Committee, assisting as needed in setting priorities for the work of the Parish and in various projects.

  

What is one of my favorite aspects of the community life at St Charles?

One of my favorite aspects of community life at St. Charles are the special liturgies throughout the year, such as Advent and Lenten Vespers and Stations of the Cross, because they take you outside of the normal routine of Sunday Mass and add something extra.

 

My favorite time of the Liturgical Calendar is

 My favorite time of the liturgical calendar is probably Advent because of the sense of anticipation and preparation.  The readings at Mass are particularly powerful during Advent.

 

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You do not need to be an expert to be involved. Each person has a unique gift that can be shared. To hear more about how you can be involved either call me on my cell or send me an e-mail.

 

Russell DiNardo

 

How can I be contacted?

Phone: 609.468.3004.

Email:  rdinardo@verizon.net

 

Born:   January 27                    Place:  Pittsburgh, PA

                                                Grew Up:  Pittsburgh & Cleveland

 

Education: Bachelor of Architecture; University of Cincinnati; School of Design, Art, Architecture, Planning.

 

United States Air Force

 

 

Current and Past jobs: Architect, Design Director, Assistant Professor of Architecture, Crew Chief, Aircraft Fabricator, Steel Worker, Bicycle Builder, Baker, Cook, Mover, Landscaper, Volunteer.

 

Family members:  Wife – Paulette    Children – Mariano and Bella

 

Favorite memory as a child:  My grandmother’s house and kitchen which were both very tiny, but where there were always room for one more at her table.

 

Favorite music:  Music rooted in Blues, Soul, and Storytelling.  Aretha, Al Green, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Stevie Ray, Buddy Guy, Nina Simone, Annie Lenox, Cassandra Wilson, Jack Johnson, Jackson Brown, Johnny Cash, Janis, Jimmy, Marvin, Rolling Stones, Over the Rhine, Morphine, U2, Van Morrison, Prince, Elvis, Pretenders…   

 

Favorite book:  (for the pictures) The Most Beautiful Villages of Tuscany by James Bentley.

(for the words) The Architecture of Community by Léon Krier.

(for the words and pictures) Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney.

                                     

Favorite vacation: Italy; Charleston, SC; relaxed with no phone or tv, near water.

 

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     "Millie" Militza Suarez Favetta

 

How can I be contacted?

Call or email: Cell: 908-566-2487   Home 908-431-7788   email: milmar2@mac.com

 

Born:  June 15, 1953    Place:  Havana, Cuba

 

Education: BA, State University of N.Y-Albany,

                       MD,  La Salle University/ NYU Medical School

 

Professional Activity:  Director of Ryan White HIV/AIDS clinic

                                       Internal Medicine Attending for Medicine residents

 

Family Members: Marcel, my husband of 22 yrs, Matt (age 20), Vince (age 18)

                                     and our Golden Retrievers, Brandy and Nutmeg

 

Favorite memory as a child: going to the family beach house during the summer in Cuba

 

Favorite Music: All types from Classic to Rock but Tony Bennett  takes me back to my childhood (my Dad’s favorite)

 

Favorite book:  Usually the novel I’m reading at the time; right now “The Chief-The Life William Randolph Hearst “

 

Favorite Vacation: Going to Napa and leaving the kids at home(first adult vacation in years) Also, any Disney vacation with the kids and family

 

What is my role ? At the present time I’m in the Diversity committee and the Bereavement committee but I’m sure my role will expand as a new member of the Pastoral Council

 

 

What is the mission? Our role in the Diversity committee is to find ways to meet the religious needs of our changing community in a culturally meaningful way so that all our Church members can feel part of the St. Charles Family. In Bereavement we try to give emotional or any other support needed to a member/family who has lost a loved one.

 

 

How can someone become involved with these ministries? We need to be proactive as members of these committees as we as members of the Pastoral Council to educate our parishioners about the importance of becoming active participants in their religious journey

Millie Favetta, Executive Committee

 

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 John_Sudol, Community Formation Council

How can I be contacted?

Call or email anytime:  Mobile 609-462-6522.  Work 609-466-0176 

Email JJSUD@aol.com

 

Born:   February 24, 1965       Place:  Passaic, NJ

Education: BS and MS Mechanical Engineering, Bucknell University

MBA, The Wharton School 

Past jobs: Large companies such as GE and Westvaco and small start-up companies such as Sensors Unlimited.  Consulting to small companies the past 4 years.

Family members:  Debbie, my wife of 16 years (we met in college), Tyler (age 13), Trina (age 11) and Jenna (age 8).

 

Favorite memory as a child:  I can’t pick one.  Large family parties in our back yard.  Family one-day trips to Sandy Hook including the late day walks on the beach.  Scout trips.

Favorite music:  I still like the music from my college days including Van Halen.  Also, a local favorite is Sojourn from Philadelphia.  Can’t help but listen to latest hits (with kids in the car).

Favorite book:  A recent one – “The Secret of Shelter Island” by Alexander Green

Favorite vacation: Little Dix Bay was a “Beach” favorite.  Most recently, an extended family trip to Italy.

 

What is my role as the Pastoral Assistant?

I am the Pastoral Council Liaison for Community Formation.  Specific ministries under Community Formation include the Elizabeth Ministry, the Woman’s Club, the Men’s Ministry, Marriage Preparation and Baptismal Preparation.

 

What is the mission?

The various groups within Community Formation are a “welcoming committee”.  They provide an opportunity for the parishioners within St. Charles to be part of a Faith Community.  Formation is a journey, as a group and with the help of the Holy Spirit, to be like Christ by expressing love for God and others.  With this in mind, the mission of the Community Formation ministries is to reach out to others and welcome them into their respective areas of the community.  There is also a common theme to serve the Community of St. Charles as well as the broader community.  A few examples of this expression of love include the Bereavement Group, the Purling Angels and Outreach.

 

How can someone become involved with these ministries?

First, I would suggest understanding the broad range of ministries that currently exist by speaking with one of the group chairs or attending an event.  Then, look for something you care about.  Hopefully something you connect with fills a personal need, whatever that may be.

 

 

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  Diana_Loiacono, Formation Council

 

How can I be contacted?

 

 

Email is best.  diana.loiacono@gmail.com

 

Birth Date: October 20, 1984            Place:  Summit, NJ

 

Education: St. Joseph’s University;  B.S  in Elementary and Special Education

 

Past jobs: 3^rd Grade Teacher; Village Elementary School; Montgomery Township

Family members: Parents- Maria and Richard            Brother- Michael

Favorite memory as a child: Sitting on my grandmother’s kitchen counter, playing in her flour jar as she cooked wonderful meals for our family

Favorite music: Folk, Acoustic

Favorite book: The Tale of Desperaux by Kate DiCamillo

Favorite vacation: Spain

 

 

What is my role as the Pastoral Council Formation Council?

I am a liaison between the parish staff, pastoral council, and lay leaders who are involved in our parish formation programs.

 

 

What is the mission of the ministry?

St. Charles offers a wide range of opportunities for people to engage in life long faith formation.  The formation ministry encourages people to draw deeper into their faith journeys through individual, small group, and whole community encounters.

 

How can someone become involved with the ministry I oversee?

            There are so many wonderful programs that are offered for every age group in a variety of approaches.  Attend a few different ones until you find something that fits you!

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  Frank Iati, Liturgy and Spiritual Life Liaison

 

Born:               Date:    May 22, 1958              Place: Brooklyn, NY   

 

Education:     

 

Columbia University Graduate School of Business                                 New York, NY

MBA: Marketing/Strategic Planning, 1984

 

Rutgers University                                                                                 New Brunswick, NJ

B.A., Economics, 1980

 

East Brunswick High School                                                                 East Brunswick, NJ

College Prep, Graduated 1976

 

St. Athanasius R.C. Elementary School                                     Brooklyn, NY

Graduated 1972

 

Past jobs:

 

Director of Marketing for Siwel Consulting Inc., an IT consulting firm in NYC (current).

Director of Marketing for Xceedium, Inc., a technology start-up that provides an IT security solution.

VP of Strategic Development for Hollyrock/Miller Marketing Communications, a full-service marketing/advertising agency.

Director of Marketing for Raritan, Inc., a global manufacturer of data center access hardware.

Sr. Director of Marketing Communications for Fountain Technologies, Inc., a global manufacturer/distributor of Quantex  and 4 other brands of personal computers.

Owner of US#1 Hobby, a 3-store retail hobby and toy chain in central NJ.

 Family members:

 

Wife:                Anna Marie (has my youngest son convinced she’s 33, but I know better)

Daughter:          Marisa, 17

Sons:                Anthony, 14

                        Nicholas, 8

 

Favorite memory as a child:

 

Spending summer days playing punchball with kids from my block in Brooklyn, in the narrow driveway between our 3-family house and the one next door, where my father’s uncle, aunt and cousins lived.

 

 

Favorite music:

 

I like music that paints a picture, tells a story, or lets me get lost in another time or place for just a few minutes, including:

 

“Scenes from an Italian Restaurant” by Billy Joel on his album “The Stranger,” 1977

 

“Same Auld Lang Syne” by Dan Fogelberg on his album “The Innocent Age,” 1981

 

“O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fidelis)” as performed by Italian tenor Mario Lanza on his album, “Christmas with Mario Lanza,” circa 1960

 

 

Favorite book:

 

Oh, The Places You’ll Go!  By Dr.  Seuss

 

– Boundless and optimistic without being unrealistic.

 

Favorite vacations:

 

·        DisneyWorld with the whole family (when dad, mom and the kids were all younger) …

·        A couple of hours on a sun-drenched little league field coaching or just watching my boys play baseball, or ...

·        Any slice of “College Tour 2009” with my daughter.

 

What is my role as the Pastoral Council Liaison for Liturgy and Spiritual Life?

 

As Pastoral Council Liaison for Liturgy and Spiritual Life, my role is to facilitate two-way communication between the Parish Pastoral Council and the St. Charles ministries concerned with Liturgy and Spiritual Life.  I communicate the goals of the parish to these ministries and help facilitate implementation, and bring any issues raised by these ministries back to the Pastoral Council.  Our Liturgy and Spiritual Life ministries include:

 

Lectors

Eucharistic Ministers

Ushers

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Altar Servers

Palm Sunday Gathering at the Cross

 

What is the mission of the ministry?

 

The mission of the Pastoral Council Liaison for Liturgy and Spiritual Life is to create common understanding and purpose across all Liturgy and Spiritual Life ministries, so that we do the best job possible of bringing Jesus closer to each of our parishioners by inviting and challenging them to live their Catholic faith.    

 

 

How can someone become involved with the ministries that I oversee?

 

We are always looking for new people to become involved with one or more of the Liturgy and Spiritual Life ministries.  If you would like to volunteer your help in one of these ministries, or simply learn more about them, please free to contact me anytime by phone, after weekend Mass or even by email, and I’ll be happy to answer your questions or put you in touch with someone who can.

 

 

How can I be contacted?

 

If you’d like to volunteer or learn more, I’d love to meet and talk with you in the gathering space after Mass any weekend.  You may also reach out to me anytime on my cell phone (908-616-0276) or by email (fjiati@msn.com).

 

Laura_Heil, Justice Council

 

How can I be contacted? 

Email: Ljhmomof4@aol.com  

Phone: 908-359-2875

 

Family members: Husband: Steve, Children: Scott, Jenny, Meghan, Kimby

 

Interests: Outdoor activities and sports…including hiking, camping, water skiing, rock climbing, cycling, adventure racing. Fitness. Sewing. Travel…favorite trips in the past five years include Grand Canyon, Kauai (Hawaii), Adirondacks Mts of NY State, Greece, and Uganda (Africa) .

 

What is my role as Pastoral Council member?

My role as liaison to Katie Onka, Pastoral Assistant for Service and Justice is to assist her in developing the various ministries and to bring ideas and information from the PC to her, and from her to the PC.

           

What is the mission of the ministry? The mission of the Service and Justice Outreach is to foster awareness of our Catholic commitment to be a part of works of service, peace and justice within the parish of SCB and the diocese. We strive to have as many parishioners as possible involved in these works, both locally and globally.

 

How can someone become involved with the ministry I oversee? Call or email me or Katie Onka to learn about the many ministries that are under the broad title of Service and Justice Outreach. These include the Blood Drive, Advent Giving Tree, Feed Thy Neighbor, Habitat for Humanity, and Legislative Advocacy. I encourage you to attend a meeting to see what these ministries are about. You may be inspired to get involved, in a small or big way, or just see what we are all about.

 

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If you would like to learn more about the role of a Pastoral Council visit the link below: http://www.pastoralcouncils.com/