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Parish Administrative Assistant: Dolores Johnson
Dolores began working at St. Mary’s in 2010. Before working here she was an Office Administrator at Teltron Engineering in Foxboro. She graduated from Aquinas College with an AS degree. She is married to her husband, Steve, and together they have two children, Steven Jr. and Julie Marie. Some of her favorite things are singing, reading and sharing time with family and friends. Dolores’ favorite thing about working at St. Mary’s is the spirit-filled people; who truly bring forth the light and love of Jesus.
Business Manager: Richard Killgoar
Rich began working at St. Mary’s in January 2006. He worked previously for the Mass Lottery Commission as an auditor. He attended Boston University and is a CPA in Massachusetts. He is married to his wife, Marilyn, and they have three children. Rich has been a Dedham resident since 1976. He enjoys golfing, painting, and running. Rich’s favorite thing about working at St. Mary’s is the people and being able to keep the parish vibrant.
Family Life Director: Elizabeth DeRosa
Elizabeth, a Dedham resident graduated from Stonehill College and undertook a career in education. She has taught Spanish both at Dedham High School and St. Joseph’s Preparatory High School in Brighton. After spending several years as Life Teen Director, Elizabeth helped establish the Parish Family Life Office in which she is the director. Elizabeth met her husband, Vincenzo, at the parish Young Adult Group. They are the proud parents of Gianna.
Interim-Director of LifeTeen ~ Youth Minister ~ ROC Coordinator (Grades 7-8): Monet Souza
Monét Souza is a parishioner of St. Mary’s and went through the LifeTeen Program while she was in high school. Monét runs her ministry, A Message of Hope, giving talks throughout the country to schools, parishes, and Newman Centers. We welcome Monét back as our interim youth minister for the upcoming months. You may recall that Monét was our EDGE Director for three years and helped boost the program. She grew up in a Catholic home with her parents and younger brother (who also was a member of LifeTeen). From a young age, her parents clearly communicated Catholic truth and morality providing Monét a solid foundation in the faith. With this foundation, Monét navigated the difficult pressures and struggles of maintaining one’s faith through high school and college. While these years proved to be a long and testing journey, Monét found support and encouragement through her family and friends. She developed a newfound appreciation for her Catholic faith and began living, loving, and proclaiming her faith without shame.
Director of Religious Education (Grades K-6): Christen Fitts
Christen has been a parishioner of St. Mary’s for many years. She and her husband, Brandon (our LifeTeen Music Director) have four children, Ethan, Ollie, Emmett, and Norah. Educating youth is a passion of Christen’s; you may recall that Christen spearheaded the initiative which brought the Regina Caeli Academy to St. Mary’s Parish. Over the past several years, she served in the capacity of principal of the Regina Caeli Academy. Always ready to embrace new challenges, Christen decided to step down as principal and help lead our Religious Education Program.
Director of Music: Joohwa Park
Joohwa was born and raised in a family with a strong Catholic faith. Her father, Damiano, was the secretary to Monsignor Aloysius, a missionary priest who came to Korea after the Korean war to help the poor. Monsignor became Venerable in 2015. After she received her BA in English Language and Literature at Yonsei University, Joohwa came to the US to study film scoring at Berklee College of Music and Dalcroze Eurhythmics at Longy School of Music of Bard College. She attended Sunday Masses at the Korean Catholic Parish in Waban, where she played organ for Masses and also piano for the annual Caritas Choir Concert. After studies at Berklee and Longy, she became a teacher and composer. Joohwa has over 20 years of musical experience spanning from her time in the Boston area and Korea prior. Her experience in churches includes both organist and choir director. Joohwa is a mother of two children and she lives with her husband in Wellesley.
Life Teen Music Minister: Brandon Fitts
Brandon Fitts is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a degree in therapeutic recreation. Upon completing an internship at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md., working on a pediatric mental health unit and assisting with special events, Brandon went to the Brookline Recreational Center. He has worked on and implemented programs that have reached out to teens, young adults, and families. Most recently Brandon has accepted the position of Music Director at St. Mary’s Life Teen Mass. He and his wife Christen are the proud parents of Ethan, Oliver, Emmett, and Norah.
Grounds & Maintenance: John Germano
John Germano began working at St Mary’s in October 2015 after 21 years at the Boston Herald. He resides in Dedham with his wife, Sharon and their 4 children – Christopher, Daniel, Michael and Katherine. John is a graduate of Catholic Memorial High School. In his spare time, John is an avid racquetball and basketball player. John is enjoying the challenge of keeping St Mary’s Church and Parish Center always looking good!