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To seek Christ, Know Christ and Become Christ, each one for the sake of all

Fr. Dave Reith

Pastor

Background and Experience:
I was born in Milwaukee and graduated from Immaculate Heart of Mary Grade School in West Allis in 1964. My seminary training included graduating from De Sales Prep Seminary High School in 1968, St. Francis de Sales College in 1972, and St. Francis Seminary in 1976, with a Master of Divinity degree.

Archbishop William E. Cousins ordained me a priest on June 5, 1976 in St. Frances Cabrini Church, West Bend, where I served as a transitional deacon.

List of assignments:

• Associate Pastor as a newly ordained priest at St. Mary's, Burlington
• Intern year as Assistant Chancellor, Chancery Office
• Chaplain and Head of the Religion Department at St. Joseph High School, Kenosha
• Associate Pastor at Blessed Sacrament, Milwaukee
• Pastor of St. Mary's Parish, Burlington
• Currently, Pastor of St. Dominic Parish, Brookfield

Service to the Archdiocese:

• Several terms on the Priest Senate, the Council of Priests, including as Moderator, and the College of Consultors
• Dean of District Three
• Currently, member of the Priest Placement Board
• Currently, a supervisor for Seminarian Interns at St. Dominic Parish and the new Teaching Parish Program for St .Francis de Sales Seminary
• Currently, a member of the Board of Trustees of St. Francis Seminary
• Currently, serving as Chair of the Pastors' Policy Committee for the Archdiocese Faith in our Future Campaign
• Currently, a member of the Steering Committee for the Archdiocesan Faith in our Future Campaign

Looking back over my twelve years in seminary education and training, I have many fond memories of a seminary that did a good job introducing us to the vision and teachings of the II Vatican Council. Especially, on the graduate level at St. Francis Seminary, I feel we were blessed with some wonderful professors who helped give us the skills necessary to be effective and successful in the challenges of pastoral ministry. We were recipients of good training, especially, in the areas of biblical, sacramental and moral theology.

Personal Statement

I am truly grateful for the many blessings I have come to experience in the work of priestly ministry. At times I am asked, "If you could turn the clock back and do it again, would you?" My answer has always been a heartfelt YES!

I have been blest with wonderful assignments over the years. I am a better priest today because of the many good people, parishioners, students, colleagues in ministry, etc. who have influenced me over the years and have truly revealed the face of Christ to me.

My present assignment as Pastor of the faith community of St. Dominic continues to be a daily source of blessing in my life. Sometimes, I simply wonder if I deserve to be so blest? I feel very fortunate to be part of a team of faith-filled, talented and generous colleagues who serve as members of the parish and school staffs.

The spirit of this wonderful faith community is something I inherited from the three dedicated pastors, who generously served here before me. As I presently see it, one of the most sacred parts of my shepherding ministry here is to continue sharing with so many people the responsibility of helping to build up and sustain the spirit and vitality the Body of Christ that is bonded together by parish membership. Saint Dominic, pray for us!

Associate Pastor

Education:

• St. Adalbert School, Milwaukee
• Marquette University High School
• Marquette University
• St. Francis de Sales Seminary

Ordained to the priesthood on May 19, 2012 at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee.

Personal Statement:

I was ordained for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee last spring, and am overjoyed to be serving the people of God at St. Dominic Catholic Parish.

My interests include the Church's liturgy,  cooking (and eating!), reading, visiting with family and friends, and traveling. I look forward to ministering to and with you as we build up the Body of Christ.

Amy Whittenberger

Director of Administrative Services

Education:

• Hamilton Sussex High School
• B.A., Business: Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee
• M.B.A.: Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee

Background and Experience:

• Owner of HR Compass Consulting, LLC
• Adjunct Instructor at Cardinal Stritch University: Non-traditional/adult Business Management
• 10 years experience working in corporate HR
• 7 years experience working in outplacement
• 12 years as a catechist
• 6 years as Lector/Eucharistic Minister
• 6 years on HR Committee

Responsibilities: Administrative Services, Human Resources, Building & Grounds, Facilities, Stewardship and parish cemetery

Personal Statement

Susan McNeil

Pastoral Associate

Serving St. Dominic Parish since:  2001

Areas of responsibility:  Pastoral Care, Funerals & Bereavement, Human Concerns and Outreach, Adult & Family Ministry, Safeguarding All of God's Children, Parenting Programs, Marriage Preparation

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts, with Honors - Alverno College
• Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies, with Honors - St. Francis Seminary
• Master of Divinity, with Honors - St. Francis Seminary
• Post-graduate Studies in Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
• Post Graduate Studies in Theology,
  St. Francis Seminary and Cardinal Stritch University.

Years of Professional Experience in Church Ministry

• 7 years of full-time experience as a chaplain/social worker/bereavement counselor in health care, specializing in hospice, oncology and emergency room.  Five additional years of part-time experience
• Held the position of a parish Pastoral Minister and Pastoral Associate since 1995.
• Speaker at parishes throughout the Archdiocese
• Adjunct Faculty, St. Francis Seminary
• Teaching Faculty for the Diaconal Formation Program of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
• Teaching Faculty for Sustaining the Mission Program, St. Clare Center for Ministry, Cardinal Stritch University

Personal Statement

It has been my deepest joy and pleasure to be part of this community.  I've been so fortunate to work with wonderful priests and a talented staff.  We are so blessed with a vibrant, generous parish community. 

There are lots of opportunities for parishioners of all ages to grow in faith and get involved - as individuals and as families - for as much or as little time as you have to offer. Please join us!

Stacey Irvine

Director of Child Ministry

Areas of Responsibility:

Children's Ministry classes, first Eucharist and reconciliation preparation, Sunday nursery, Vacation Bible School, kids bulletins

Background and Experience:

• DSHA graduate (and current Alumni Board member)
• B.S. Psychology - Carroll College, Waukesha
• M.Ed in Education (Curriculum & Instruction) - Carroll College, Waukesha
• 5 years experience working with children affected by autism
• 15 years working in catering & restaurant service
• 8 years as a catechist

Personal Statement

Director of Liturgy and Music

Background and Experience:

Personal Statement:

I come as no stranger to parish liturgical life. After having served the people of God at St. Stanislaus, the Basilica of St. Josaphat, St. Martin of Tours, and St. Rita, I am proud to make St. Dominic Catholic Parish a spiritual home. 

My wife Debra, our son Jacob, and I live in Bay View. We are grateful for the warm welcome from the parish staff and so many parishioners. I am excited for the opportunity to serve St. Dominic Catholic Parish. I look forward to meeting all of you in the days and weeks ahead as together we gather around the altar to give glory to the Almighty. May God continue his work in and through us all.

Debbie Olla

Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Junior high and high school Christian Formation, Confirmation Preparation, Retreat program, Youth activities: social, community, service (including the summer outreach camp and GroupWorkcamp), Youth conferences, Training of volunteers in the Youth Ministry area (teen and adult). Young Adult Ministry, Theology on Tap, Quad Parish events in youth and young adult ministry.

Background and Experience:

• Certification in Youth Ministry - Cardinal Stritch University
• Certification in Youth Ministry from the National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry
• Region VII Interim Youth Ministry Program
• Mary, Queen of Heaven, 6 years Director of Youth Ministry.
• National Evangelization Teams, served on NET for 1 year
• Published Author; Retreats for Teens, Pflaum Publishing.

Personal Statement

Karen Chaffee

Director of Finance Administration and Technology

Background and Experience: 

• Bachelor degree in Finance - Major in Accounting from UW-Whitewater
• Certified Public Accountant - Worked in public accounting, specializing in audit, tax, and small business accounting.
• Director of Finance at St. Dominic parish since January of 2006.

006Areas of Responsibility:

• Parish and school accounting

• Monthly financial statements

• Tuition billing

• Annual Budget

• Payroll

• Festival/Auction accounting

• Endowment

• All related financial matters

Personal Statement

My husband, Bryant and I have been members of the St. Dominic Parish community since 1989.  We are proud of our two boys, Ryan and Aaron who are graduates of St. Dominic School and are now both attending Marquette University High School.  Our boys keep us involved in sports and many school related functions.  I am truly honored to work in association with the St. Dominic staff and the many giving and faith-filled parishioners of our parish community. 

Molly Schmidt

Director of Parish Membership & Events

Areas of Responsibility:

• Bulletin: Preparing and editing the weekly bulletin

• Membership: Acting as primary contact for new member registration and maintaining the parish database.

• Events: Calendaring and scheduling of parish facilities and events

Background & Experience:

• St. Dominic Catholic School alumni

• Proud alumna of DSHA

• B.A. Broadcast & Electronic Communication, Marquette University

• Sales & Customer Service for various industries

• St. Dominic Marketing Committee

Personal Statement

Jeanne Verthein

Assistant to the Director of Finance Administration

Areas of Responsibility:
Posting and Reporting Contributions
Accounts Receivable/Payable
Processing School Fees/Tuition Payments
Processing ACH payments
Support for Director of Finance Administration

Background and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Communication from UW-Milwaukee

• Office Manager of Art/Custom Framing Business

• 9 years of banking experience in both Madison & Milwaukee

Personal Statement

Debbie Caputo

Administrative Assistant - Christian Formation

Areas of Responsibility:
Administrative assistance to Stacey Irvine and Debbie Olla for their Lifelong Faith Formation classes, sacramental preparation, and many of their other yearly programs.  Assist Susan McNeil with Safeguarding God's Children and the Marriage Preparation programs.  Provide administrative support to other staff members and volunteers for a variety of other parish programs.

Personal Statement

Barb Schenauer

Administrative - Liturgy/Music and Human Concerns

Areas of Responsibility: Manage the Front Office and our crew of loyal receptionist volunteers;
Assistant to Directors of  Music & Liturgy and Human Concerns; Support for the following areas:

• St. Ben's Meal Program
• Bereavement Ministry
• Baptism program
• Mass Intentions and sanctuary lamps
• Ministers of Hospitality schedules
• Sacramental certificates and documentation
• Printing and distribution of various parish publications & schedules, and maintaining the kiosks and bulletin boards.

Personal Statement

Larry La Fond

Deacon

Areas of Responsibility:  My Diaconal Covenant includes Parents’ Baptism Class, Preside at Baptisms as assigned, Administer FOCCUS and Marriage Preparation, Preside at weddings as assigned, Communion calls to the homebound,
Funeral Vigils, Religious Awards for Scouts, Communion Services, Stations of the Cross, St. Ben's Meal Program, and Assist at Mass as assigned.

Background and Experience:
1983 - Ordained to the Diaconate on January 22 1983 - Formation and Training: St. Francis Seminary 1958 - Graduate of Pius XI High School

December, 2006 - Retired after 48 + years in the floor covering business, the last 34 as the managing partner of the Kerns Carpets Store in Fox Point.
 

Personal Statement

Each day I prayerfully remind myself that IT is the Lord's church, you are His people and I am a servant in His vineyard. What joy and happiness I have found in being HIS servant even in the hardest of times!

Steve Veres

Maintenance Supervisor

Serving St. Dominic Parish since: 2005

Background and Experience:  Over twenty years of on hands experience in the building and grounds field. Completion of courses in Power Engineering, Asbestos management, B&G pump repair, and welding.

Areas of Responsibility:  Maintenance of the buildings and grounds including, lawn care, snow removal, asbestos management.

Personal Statement

I was born and raised in South Milwaukee and presently reside there with Barb my wife of eleven years. We have a wonderful 8 year old daughter, Madison with whom we were blessed. I feel privileged to be able to work together with the staff and volunteers here at St. Dominic to provide a clean and safe environment for everyone.

John Chovanec

School Administrator

Background and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science - University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
• Master of Education from Marquette University
• St. Frances Cabrini School:  Junior high social studies teacher and assistant athletic director
• St. Gabriel School - Hubertus: Principal
   

Statement of Philosophy

Mary Kay Reinbold

School Secretary

Background and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Communication with a Minor in Spanish from UW-Whitewater.
 

Areas of Responsibility:
Prepare written communications/forms; handle all telephone communications; maintain student records and files; work cooperatively with the school faculty, parish staff, parents and students.

Personal Statement

Dan Hughes

Maintenance

Areas of Responsibility:
Maintenance.
 

Personal Statement

Linda Diciaula

Rectory Housekeeping

Areas of Responsibility: Rectory housekeeping
 

Personal Statement