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Parish Priest
Fr Michael Musyoka Kyumu Fr Michael joined our community in September 2018. Michael was born in Kenya in 1967. Educated in Kenya. Ordained to the priesthood to the Diocese of Ngong, Kenya in January 1997. He has a degree in Sacred Scripture from Ubaniana University in Italy and a Masters in Health and International Development from Flinders University. Michael has worked in 5 parishes in Kenya (4 as Parish Priest) and in the Adelaide Archdiocese since 2007. From 2011 - 2018 he was the Parish Priest of Blackwood. His present appointment also includes being Parish Priest of the Hallett Cove Parish. |
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Parish Pastoral Associate
Clare Thewlis Clare believes that establishing a good connection with parishioners is paramount to doing her work well. She is enthusiastic about building a close relationship with the schools in the Brighton Parish. The role of the Pastoral Associate is vital in parish life, working closely with the Parish Team to help fulfill the parish vision “To be a people of God working together to build a caring, faith filled community”. Clare is committed to being an active member of the Parish and growing in God’s love with the people and works Mon - Thurs, 9:00 - 4:00. |
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Business Manager
Jenny McCabe The Business Manager is fundamental in assisting the Parish Priest to provide for the effective, efficient co-ordination of the Parish Finances, Administration, Property Management and Work Health & Safety compliance. This is a part-time role held by Jenny McCabe who started working for the Parish in 2001. Jenny works all day Mon and 8:30 - 12:30 on Tue & Wed. |
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Parish Secretary
Pat McKenna The Parish Secretary is your first contact with the parish, in the parish office, over the phone or by email. She provides administrative support for the Parish, including weekend bulletins, community newsletters, funeral booklets and weekly email updates. She is also responsible for keeping all the records up to date for the parish including minutes of meetings, sacrament records (Baptisms, Confirmations, Weddings and Funerals), along with Parishioner contact details. This is a part-time role held by Pat McKenna who started working for the Parish in 2018. Pat is also the Parish Secretary for Hallett Cove Catholic Community. Pat works Tue - Fri, 8:30 - 3:00. |
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Parish Team
Fr Michael Musyoka Kyumu, Parish Priest
Clare Thewlis, Pastoral Associate
Jenny McCabe, Business Manager
Pat McKenna, Parish Secretary
Fr Michael Musyoka Kyumu, Parish Priest
Clare Thewlis, Pastoral Associate
Jenny McCabe, Business Manager
Pat McKenna, Parish Secretary
Parish Pastoral Council
Fr Michael Musyoka Kyumu, Parish Priest
Christina Jonas, Chairperson
Emmy Smyk, Deputy Chairperson
Monica Conway, Minutes Secretary
Clare Thewlis, Pastoral Associate (ex-officio)
Fr Michael Musyoka Kyumu, Parish Priest
Christina Jonas, Chairperson
Emmy Smyk, Deputy Chairperson
Monica Conway, Minutes Secretary
Clare Thewlis, Pastoral Associate (ex-officio)
- Helena Card, Council Member, Principal Christ the King School (ex-officio)
- Amanda Parslow, Council Member, Principal McAuley Community School (ex-officio)
- Cara McGlaughlin, SHC Youth Minister, (ex-officio)
- Graham Workman, Council Member
- Keith Moormon, Council Member
- Mandy Bosson, Council Member
- Mary Hyland, Council Member
- Di O'Neill, Council Member
- Chris Nell, Council Member
- Margaret Senyszyn, Council Member
- Frank Verrall, Council Member
