​MEET OUR PARISH STAFF

Fr. Arun Rodrigues
Pastor

Michael Hall
​Deacon
Deacon Michael is married with 3 children. He was a practicing lawyer for 32 years before retiring and being ordained to the permanent diaconate in 2016. His duties include assisting at mass, helping at schools, visiting the sick, and presiding over baptisms, funerals and weddings where there is no mass.

Melanie Pellerin
Office Manager
Melanie Pellerin is St. Anthony’s Parish secretary and office manager. She has been employed at
St. Anthony’s since 2005 and will be the first person you see when entering the church during office hours. As the Office manager/secretary she is responsible for answering telephone inquiries, providing information regarding parish affairs and arranging appointments with the pastor or appropriate personnel. She is responsible for maintaining a current schedule of events, meetings and all activities within the parish. Melanie is responsible for finances within the office, including but not limited to preparing cheques for employees, preparing tax receipts, posting weekly donations and preparing payments for parish expenses. She also oversees the 5loaves2fish food room and gives out food when needed. 

Gigi Hernando 
Pastoral Assistant
Gigi Hernando is a dedicated individual with a passion for serving the community through faith and compassion. She is married and blessed with three children, whom she finds joy and inspiration in her family life. 
She joined St. Anthony's Parish on May 8, 2023 as a Pastoral Assistant. She has embraced the opportunity to support and guide parishioners on their spiritual journey. In her role, she oversees the Sacramental Preparations, including the Sacrament of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion Confirmation and the Sacrament of Marriage. 
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Dorothy Pineda
​Office Assistant

Blaise Wangler
Maintenance
 Blaise started his role as a part-time maintenance person of St. Anthony’s Parish last January 2024. His task  involves maintaining and repairing all mechanical and electrical facilities in the building as well as lawn and snow maintenance.
His involvement in the church is not only limited in his role. In the past, he has been a Chairperson of the various committee /councils and a 4th degree Knight of the K of C. He stays as an active member of the parish  who volunteers his spare time to usher during mass services and offers courtesy rides to other parishioners in need. 

Giselle Morin
​Caretaker