Reverend Scott Wimsett came to Our Lady of Lourdes in June of 2011 as Pastor. He previously served parishes in Mt. Washington and Taylorsville, Kentucky.
Deacon Gene Waldon was ordained in August of 2002. Gene, who has a degree in nuclear medicine technology from George Washington University, works at Norton Suburban Hospital. He completed the Ministry Formation Program and has a Certificate in Pastoral Ministry from the Russell Institute of Religion and Ministry at Spalding University. Gene and his wife, Liz, a retired registered nurse, have five children and three grandchildren. Gene's responsibilities include preaching, assisting in sacramental formation, leading communion and prayer services, and parish outreach.
Deacon Tim Ayers and his wife, Nina, just recently returned to Our Lady of Lourdes after belonging here originally in the early 1970’s. Tim, a lawyer, is the Chairmen of the Board of Merton Enterprises LLC, a multi-faced company. Tim was ordained a Permanent Deacon in 2006.
Tim completed the Ministry Formation Program. Both he and Nina, have received Certificates in Pastoral Ministry from the Russell Institute of Religion and Ministry at Spalding University. They have three children and two beautiful granddaughters. Tim's responsibilities include ministry to the sick and elderly and preaching.
Mary Caroline Marchal, a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati, OH, has been Director of Religious Education at Our Lady Of Lourdes since 1996. In this role she is responsible for most of the adult enrichment offerings in the parish. She particularly enjoys her job because of the wide variety of activities and the opportunities to meet with parishioners and make a difference in their lives.
Sr. Mary Caroline holds graduate degrees from St. Meinrad School of Theology and Loyola University of Chicago.
Elaine Winebrenner, the Director of Worship, joined the Lourdes staff in June, 2000. Elaine had previously served in the ministry of music and worship at several parishes in the Archdiocese of Louisville. This includes thirteen years at the Cathedral of the Assumption where she was involved in the revitalization and renovation of the Cathedral parish and church and at St. Michael Parish in Jeffersontown. She has studied at the University of Louisville, Bellarmine and Spalding University - Russell Institute of Pastoral Ministry.
Elaine works with the liturgy planners, the worship committee, and is a resource for school liturgies. She is the parish Choir Director and is responsible for cantors, instrumentalists and handbell choirs as well as the Adult and Children's Choirs.
Jan Bloemer is the principal organist/keyboardist for Lourdes. She plays for the week-end liturgies as well as weddings and funerals. A native of notherrn Ohio, Jan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from St. Joseph's College in Rensselaer, IN and a Master of Arts degree from the University of Louisville. Jan's teaching and music ministry has reached to schools and parishes in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. She has been involved in the Lourdes music program for over twenty-five years. Jan currently has a private piano studio and is active in the Greater Louisville Music Teachers Association.
Joni Richter, our Pastoral Associate, joined the Staff in January 2011. Her duties include Bereavement Ministry, Health Committee, Healing Blankets, Ministry to the Sick and Elderly, Newcomer Registration/Brunches, Parish Council, Prayer Line, Resource for Weekday Liturgies, Faith Club,l Social Hospitality, and the FAN Club. Joni is married and has four children and five grandchildren.
Marge Borders came to Our Lady Of Lourdes as Administrative Assistant in March, 1999. She had been the Business Manager at St. Margaret Mary for the previous 13 years. She completed the Ministry Formation program in 1995. Her responsibilities include working as resource for Parish Council and Administration, Stewardship and Outreach Committees. Her responsibilities include computer resource, office personnel, parish finances, facilities management, office procedures and overall maintenance. She and her husband, Don, have three children and four grandchildren.
Ann Pifer is the Associate Director of Religious Education. She is responsible for preparation for Baptism, First Eucharist and Reconciliation. She oversees the Evening Religious Education Program, coordinates Vacation Bible School and leads special-needs First Eucharist preparation.
Laura Glaser became the principal of Our Lady Of Lourdes School at the beginning of the 1999-2000 school year. She brings a great deal of experience to the job. She taught in Catholic elementary schools for twelve years before becoming principal of St. Rita School where she was an administrator for more than 20 years. Along the way she earned a BA from Brescia College and a Master's degree from Spalding University.
Chris Kolibaba is our Youth Minister. A native of Parma, Ohio, Chris recently received his master's in theology from the University of Dayton. He is looking forward to to working with the vibrant ministry leaders in our parish and the youth and parents. When he's not working, Chris enjoys reading, hanging out with family and friends, and playing and following sports--he's a long-suffering Cleveland sports fan!
Nina Schindler has been the receptionist at Lourdes since 1995. She became a Catholic in 1985 after completing the RCIA process at her home parish of St. Martha. She is the first person you will encounter when you call or visit the Parish Center. She completed the Archdiocese of Louisville Lay Ministry Program in 1994. She also facilitated a grief support group offered through The Family Ministries Office for over 10 years. The favorite part of her job is meeting and getting to know the many parishioners and other people who circulate in and out of her office every day. She takes pride in making our parishioners feel welcomed and appreciated whenever they visit their Parish Office.
Marie Pierce joined the Lourdes staff in January of 2005. Her duties include accounts payable, payroll and benefits and deposits for the parish, school and other church related organizations. She is an accounting graduate of the University of Louisville. She and her husband have three children and have been members of Lourdes since 1990.
Markee Rippy joined the Staff in June 2011 as Parish Secretary.
Donna Cerjak joined the Lourdes staff in March 2005 to coordinate the weekly Sunday bulletin. Donna is a UK graduate and has been an active member of Lourdes since 1994. She and her husband, David have two children, John and Jennie. When she's not writing the bulletin she enjoys reading and scrap booking.