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 Monsignor
Vin Rush
Pastor
The key actor in
every disciple's life is the Holy Spirit. The Spirit led me to my work
as a priest and as pastor here, and my central task is to help every
member of the parish to discover his or her Spirit-given gifts and to
put them to work for the sake of the Gospel in family, workplace or
school, and community. Most of my time is spent in preaching and
teaching the Word of God, in leading our shared prayer in the
sacraments, and in preparing for those central tasks. I'm also
responsible for the coordination of the gifts of staff and parishioners
so that we do God's work well. |
 .Reverend
Eugenio "Eugene" Solero
Associate Pastor
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 Reverend Gilbert
"Gil" Lap
Associate Pastor
Gilbert D. Lap was born in
the Bronx. When he was nine years old his family moved to Seaford, and
he was enrolled in the Seaford Public Schools. Thoughts of the
priesthood crossed his mind occasionally, but were never taken
seriously. After his graduation from Seaford High School, he attended
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he earned his B.S. degree in
mathematics. He continued his studies at Adelphi University, where he
earned his M.S., also in math.
He began his career as a
systems analyst with Grumman, and spent thirteen years as an analyst for
LILCO.
He began taking philosophy
classes at Stony Brook and St. John’s University and entered the
Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington in September of
1997. He was ordained in 2003, and served in St. Barnabas Parish in
Bellmore until his transfer to Our Lady of Grace.
Fr. Gil’s favorite form of
prayer is reflective. He believes that everything directed to God is
prayer but he enjoys sharing with God the events of the day – the people
he’s met, the sorrows, and, of course, the many blessings.
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 Deacon William
"Bill" Austin Deacon Bill is part of
the clerical staff of our parish. Ordained a deacon on May 23,
1998 along with Deacon Francis Ramacca, who has since returned to the
Father, Bill has served our parish in several ways through the years,
including assisting those who have been away from the Church for some
time to return, leading Taize prayer around the Cross, serving as
webmaster for the parish website, and other pastoral ministries.
Though active in his ministry, Bill is also employed full time as an
engineer in the electronics industry. Bill's family includes his
wonderful wife, Barbara, five grown children and seven grandchildren. |
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 Mr.
Terence Purtell
Organist and Choirmaster
I provide keyboard accompaniment for all
liturgies and assistance for couples selecting wedding music, as well as
leadership, training, and advertising for the Adult and Children's
Choirs. On a more personal note, I make terrible puns without intending
to; and enjoy rock concerts, psychology, philosophy, disturbing movies,
pretentious artsy conversation, tea, food, investing, fresh air, and
meditation. |
 Ms.
Cathy Marchese-Collins
Business Manager
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Ms.
Barbara McGrellis