Rev. Karl Voelker, S.J.
Pastor
of Gesu
Eileen Ciezki
Eileen is our Director of Social Ministry responsible for staffing the Gesu Social Ministry and Twinning Committees and the twenty (20) ministries of social ministry and twinning, including the recruitment of ministry leaders, coordinators and over 150 active ministers. The social ministries include the direct services of the Saturdays Meal Ministry, the Cathedral Center Ministry to Homeless Women and Children; justice education and formation; faith-based organizing and advocacy through the MICAH Core Team and the Common Ground Leaders Group; collaborations with the Central City Churches and the newest, Ignatian Spirituality Project - retreats for homeless men and women. The Twinning Ministries include the Twinning Prayer Partners, Missions Visits, and the St. Jude Health Clinic, Education/ Arts and Support subcommittees. Go to the Social Ministry and Haiti -Twin Parish web pages for a complete list of ministries and more information. Eileen also works with the Gesu St. Vincent de Paul Conference.
Dan Domrois
Dan is our Director of Music Ministry. Dan attends meetings of the Liturgy Committee and works with the Director of
Liturgy to integrate the ministry of music into the overall liturgy. Dan directs the
parish choir and is also music coordinator for all funerals at Gesu.
Michele Goldstein
Michele is the Endowment Initiatives Manager.
Michael Heimbach
Michael is responsible for Religious Education for grades 9 - 12, Youth
Ministry, Adult Formation and portions of marriage ministry. He serves
on both the Christian Formation Standing Committee, as well as the
Adult and Youth Subcommittees. Mike also co-facilitates the RCIA program with Fr. Matt Walsh, handles the scheduling of weddings, and is the staff liaison to the Stewardship Committee.
Fr. Kenneth Herian, S.J.
Fr. Ken is an associate pastor at Gesu. He visits and ministers to
members of the parish who are homebound or in nursing homes. He is the
person to contact when arranging for a funeral at Gesu.
Margaret Horner (Margi)
Margi is the Director of Liturgy and is also a long-time member of
Gesu. She brings with her an understanding of -- and appreciation for
-- the rich history and tradition of Gesu and its many ministries;
years of immersion in Ignatian Spirituality and the Spiritual
Exercises.
Marcia Isherwood, R.N.
Marcia, our parish nurse, is successfully promoting the health care of
parishioners and of people living within our parish boundaries. Refer
to the
Health
Ministry web page for additional information on this
wonderful ministry. She can be reached through the Parish Center by
calling (414) 288-7101.
Fr. Larry Jonas, S.J.
Fr. Larry is an associate pastor and serves full-time as the "Minster of Presence" to the parish in addition to his regular sacramental duties. He also coordinates the Baptism schedule and parent preparation. Fr. Larry is the point person for tours of the church.
Sr. Angie Keil, OSF
Sr. Angie is the Director of Child and Family Ministry. She directs
Christian Formation for children in grades K3 through 8. Sr. Angie is also the staff liaison to the Hospitality Committee, responsible for Brown Bag Lunches, Sunday morning breakfast bags and is the staff representative for Common Ground.
Vicki Laudenbach
Vicki is the Gesu Parish Receptionist/Secretary.
Jill Murphy
Jill is our Controller.
John O'Brien
John is the Executive Director of Operations and works in close collaboration with the Pastor on all aspects of the Parish.
Shelly Raymond
Shelly is the Director of Administrative Services.
Kurt Thomas
Kurt is the Director of Maintenance.
Fr. Matt Walsh, S.J.
In addition to his sacramental role as associate pastor, co-facilitates the RCIA program with Mike Heimbach.
Fr. Pat Walsh, S.J.
Fr. Walsh is an associate pastor at Gesu. He hears confessions daily.
John Weissrock
John is our Principal Organist. John also works with couples preparing for marriage to select music for their wedding.
