Staff

St. John Vianney Catholic Church

6200 South Orange Blossom Trail

Building Our Future On A Foundation of Love

Orlando, FL 32809

(407) 855-5391

Staff

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Priests/Deacons	Ext.	Email Address
Rev. Paul J. Henry (Pastor)	223
Rev. Tomás Hurtado (Parochial Vicar)	226
Fr. Rex Familar (Parochial Vicar)	224
Mr. Tom Breaud (Deacon)
Mr. Ovidio Ossa (Deacon)
Mr. Angel Morales (Deacon)
Parish Office Staff	Ext.	Email Address
Melissa Becker (Office Manager)	272
Sonia De Pena (Assistant)	222
Sonia Martin (Pastoral Assistant)	234
BJ Davis (Ministry to the Sick)	274	bdavis@sjvorlando.org
Vilma Estenger (Receptionist)	221
Brenda Annan (Bookkeeper)	229
Cecile Halili (Stewardship Coordinator)	268	chalili@sjvorlando.org
Jessica Rosado (Ministry Resource Coordinator)	228	jrosado@sjvorlando.org
Liturgy and Music	Ext.	Email Address
Sandy Godlewski (Director)	407-582-0275
Carol Ponder (Music Coordinator)	407-582-0183	cponder@sjvorlando.org
Faith Formation	Ext	Email Address
Isabel Villamil-Gonzalez (Director)	235
Maria Castillo (Assistant)	238
Mary Klemm (Director of Youth Ministry)	407-582-0145
St. John Vianney School	Ext.	Email Address
Sr. Elizabeth Murphy (Principal)	232
Mrs. Vicki Kuethe (Vice Principal)	233
Facilities	Ext.	Email Address
Ruben Gonzalez (Facility Superintendent)	282
Angel Gonzalez
Glenn Ward
Jimmy Rosado
Julie Hard

Father Paul J. Henry was ordained in a class of 31 from All Hallows Seminary in Dublin, Ireland 36 years ago, along with his twin brother, Peter, and Fr. Richard Walsh. He has spent his years of parish ministry serving in Daytona Beach, Brevard County and in Orlando at St. Mary Magdelen. His career peaked with his assignment to St. John Vianney parish. Fr. Paul also served as the principal of Melbourne Central Catholic High school for three years. Regarding his training, Fr. Paul says he is educated enough to know better and holds graduate degrees from Stetson University and the University of Massachusetts.

Fr. Paul is proud to be from a large Irish family and is blessed to have his mother with him still, as she prepares to celebrate her 90th birthday this November. His greatest ambition is to be a Catholic priest and with a very few stresses along the way, it has been a very wonderful life... so far. Top of page

Father, ¿did you become a priest in Cuba? This is one of the most common questions people asked me, because in spite of the Island atheist system God has always been present in the hearts of he people; He cannot be erased from the mind and the heart of human beings.

I was born in a small town, in the old province of Las Villas, Cuba, to a Christian family, very much committed to the Church – thanks be to God. Since my early childhood I was involved in community affairs, but never thought of becoming a priest.

I graduated from high school, and at the age of 19, seeing the spiritual need of the people and the scarce number of ministers, I began to consider the possibility of becoming a priest. Went through mandatory military service, and after having attended the university for a year I cut my studies short to enter the “San Carlos and San Ambrosio” Seminary in Havana.

I finished my studies at the “Universidad Pontificia de México” and returned to Cuba hoping to work for my people. I was ordained a deacon and then a priest at the Diocese of Santa Clara, in Cuba. Three years later I decided to come to the United States because of the difficult political situation in Cuba.

I worked in the Archdiocese of Miami for a time, but being aware of the need for Hispanic priests in the Diocese of Orlando I asked Monsignor Wenski to be incorporated to it. My first assignment was at St. Catherine of Sienna Parish, in Kissimmee. Since September, 2006 I am serving the family of St. John Vianney and, by the grace of God. I do hope to be able to serve the people of God in Orlando joyfully and readily for the glory and honor of our God. May He bless you always!

¿Padre usted se hizo sacerdote en Cuba? Es una de las preguntas más comunes que me hacen y es que a pesar del sistema ateo de la isla, la fe en el pueblo siempre estuvo presente pues a Dios no se le puede borrar de la mente y el corazón del ser humano.

Nací en un pueblo de la antigua provincia de Las Villas, gracias a Dios de familia cristiana y muy comprometida en la Iglesia. Desde chico participé en la comunidad, pero nunca a edad temprana pensé ser sacerdote.

Cursé mis estudios primarios, secundarios y el bachillerato y cuando tenía unos 19 años comencé a pensar en la posibilidad de ser sacerdote, viendo las necesidades espirituales que teníamos y escuchando sobre la escacés de ministros. Pasé el servicio militar obligatorio y después de hacer un año de una carrera universitaria abandoné los estudios para comenzar el seminario “San Carlos y San Ambrosio” en La Habana.

Terminé mis estudios en la “Universidad Pontificia de México” y regresé a Cuba con la ilusión de trabajar para mi pueblo. En la diócesis de Santa Clara, Cuba, fui ordenado diácono y sacerdote. Después de tres años de mi regreso al país y por la difícil situación del mismo, decidí venir hacia los E.U.A.

Trabajé un tiempo en la diócesis de Miami y conociendo la necesidad de sacerdotes hispanos en la diócesis de Orlando, decidí pedirle a Mons. Wenski la incorporación a la misma. Mi primer nombramiento en la diócesis fue en la parroquia Santa Catalina de Siena, Kissimmee. Desde septiembre del año 2006 estoy sirviendo a la familia de San Juan María Vianney. Espero con la gracia de Dios y la ayuda de la Virgen poder servir con alegría y disponibilidad al pueblo de Dios en Orlando, para darle mayor gloria y honor a nuestro Dios. Él los bendiga siempre. Top of page

Fr. Rex Familar was born and raised in Baclayon, Bohol, The Philippines. He entered the Minor & College Seminary, Immaculate Heart of Mary, in 1983 where he earned his B.A in Philosophy. He then entered the Major Seminary, San Carlos, where he earned his B.A. in Theology, and M.A. in Pastoral Theology. He was ordained on April 16, 1993 by Bishop Leopoldo S. Tumulak D.D. Bishop of Tagbilaran.

His initial assignments were as Formation Director and Pastoral Coordinator of Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary from 1994 to 2000. He moved to the US in 2000 and was assigned to Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Camden New Jersey, then to St. Peter’s Church, followed by Federal Prison Institute as Chaplain until 2003. He then became Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Orlando, Florida, and in August 2009, he was transferred to Parochial Vicar of St. John Vianney Parish.

Fr. Rex plays Tennis, loves Basketball, the sport he played as a youth and throughout his years in the seminary, and is a Boston Red Sox fan. Although shy in the beginning, Fr. Rex loves to listen and to talk to people. He hopes to “continue living in the presence of God in my ministry here at St. John Vianney Parish.” Top of page

Called to the vocation of Youth Ministry, Mary Klemm says, "I love God to the best of my ability through youth ministry." Mary Coignard Klemm was born in Orlando, Florida, and has been involved in St. John Vianney Parish Ministries since 8 years old when she joined the children's choir. She attended St. John Vianney Catholic School and Bishop Moore Catholic High School. Mary participated as a youth in St. John's youth ministry during high school, volunteered as a peer minister in college, and volunteered on the youth ministry adult team for 5 years. In 1999, she was hired as Youth Minister at St. John Vianney. She is continuing her professional formation in youth ministry through the Diocese of Orlando catechist certification programs and the Center for Ministry Development – Youth Ministry certification program. Mary is married to her youth ministry sweetheart Eddie Klemm and has 2 children. Top of page

As Director of Liturgy Sandy Godlewski has fulfilled her early call to a vocation in music. Sandy says, " God has directed my whole life toward fulfilling that call; my life is not complete without liturgy and music; it is what feeds my soul." Sandy was born in a small town in Virginia. She started taking private piano lessons at the age of 5 and started playing for her Baptist church at age 8. She sang in numerous choirs and played clarinet for 7 years in the marching and concert bands. After graduating from the Roanoke School of Nursing, she worked as a Registered Nurse and continued to volunteer as pianist, organist, hand bell director, and choir director wherever she lived. She converted to Catholicism shortly after Vatican II when she "fell in love" with the liturgy. When her and her husband Richard moved to Orlando she volunteered as organist for the SJV Children's Choir, Youth Choir and finally as director of the Adult Choir. In 1985 she was hired as music director. After continual education in liturgy via conferences, conventions and workshops, she was named Director of Liturgy in the early 1990's. She has served on the Diocese Liturgical Commission for several years and on many sub-committees planning various diocesan events. Sandy's husband died in 1989. They have a daughter and son and are blessed with 2 grandchildren. Top of page

Isabel Villamil-González joined the staff at St. John Vianney in July, 2004. Her diversified background enhances her ability to minister in our midst. Prior to joining us she was the Director of Faith Formation at our neighboring parish in Kissimmee for four and a half years. She was also a teacher for over nineteen years, principal of catholic schools for nine and a member of a religious community for thirty two years. She holds Master degrees from Villanova University and University of Dayton. Miss Villamil-González is grateful to God for leading her to a ministry where she draws closer to Him and His Church more and more each day. With Mary our Mother, she says: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my savior. For He who is mighty has done great things for me and holy is His name.” Top of page

Brenda Annan BJ Davis Vilma Estenger Angel Gonzalez Cecile Halili Deacon Ossa

Carol Ponder

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Last Modified: 10/14/2009