Lifelong Faith Formation (LFF) Core Team
The Lifelong Faith Formation (LFF) Core Team is a dedicated group of staff and volunteers who help guide and support the spiritual growth of our parish community across all stages of life. They oversee the planning, coordination, and day-to-day operations of our faith formation programs—from children’s catechesis and youth ministry to adult formation, sacramental preparation, and special events.
Rooted in the mission of forming disciples, the LFF Core Team works closely with parish leadership, catechists, and families to ensure that all programs are welcoming, engaging, and grounded in the Catholic tradition.
For more information, contact Elise Flick, Director of Lifelong Faith Formation, or call the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation at 312-922-3444 x26.
Parent Advisory Team (PAT)
The Parent Advisory Team (PAT) shares in the leadership of Lifelong Faith Formation programs that serve children, youth, and families. The team advises the LFF Core Team on policies, procedures, and programming, helping ensure our efforts are responsive, collaborative, and rooted in our parish’s mission. In addition, the PAT plays a vital role in fostering unity and community between the parish and Old St. Mary’s School.
If you have a question or topic you’d like the team to consider, please email parentadvisoryteam@oldstmarys.com.
2026-2027 Members
Leadership
Chair/Leader: Monica Salamon
Catechetical Leader Representative: Sabrina Wing
Parish School Teacher Representative: Andrea Duncan
School Board Representative: Sonjia Waxmonsky
Families with Infants: Steven Balla
Parish Advocate: Dorothy O’Malley
Sunday Faith Formation Representatives
Tracy Colwell
Tarrah DeClemente
Tony Smurlo
Edmond Domingo
Michelle Favis
Jen Funches
LaTanya Williams
Parish School Representatives
Tom Cervini
Sarah Cervini
Jen Funches
Kelley Harris
Abbey Molitor
Marisol Munoz
Matt Smith
Catechetical Leaders
Catechetical leaders at Old St. Mary’s are dedicated parishioners and community members who have been entrusted with the ministry of sharing and teaching the faith. Through our various faith formation programs, they help guide people of all ages in growing closer to Christ and living out the Gospel in daily life.
Baptism Ministry
Janet Starr
Dee-Dee Gamble
Priscilla Mims
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Merlyn Chua
Sunday Faith Formation: Faith Foundations (PreK - 5th Grade)
Kathleen Dragan
Katie Ellis
Rhea Imbag
Merlyn Chua
Sabrina Wing
Cheryl Dias
Steve D’Souza
Rafael Espinoza
Confirmation Program
Helen Ezenwa
Su-Min Kim
Joy Ho
Colleen Crotty
Sacramental Catechists for the Parish School
Erin Martin
Michelle Gutfrucht
Will Woodard
Young Adult Ministry
Fr. Dan Macalinao, CSP
Brent Zey
Adult Faith Formation
Dorothy O’Malley
Maryann Cushing
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults
Maryann Cushing
Winnie Dollear
Cathy Elias
Susie Faigo
Fr. Dan Macalinao, C.S.P.
Steve Milanoski
Paula McQuade
Allie Schmidt
Janet Starr
Michael Starr
Will Woodard
Brent Zey
Oder of Christian Initiation for Teens
Cathy Walz
Order of Christian Initiation for Children
Machelle Vieux
Lauren Huelster
Youth Ministers
TBD