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Clergy & Staff
Saint Michael’s is a welcoming community, eager to help you to embrace and celebrate your faith, through weekly Mass and our many ministries. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us and let us know how we can be of assistance. You can contact our main office at 781.275.6318 and our Religious Education office at 781.275.6324.
Email addresses for our clergy and staff are also provided below, but please note that if your question or concern is of an urgent manner, it is best to phone the office directly. Our offices are open Monday - Wednesday, from 9 am - 3 pm, Thursdays from 9 am - 1 pm, and are closed on Fridays.Pastor:
Fr. Kevin Toomey frkevin@bedfordcatholic.org
Parish Secretary:
Pearl A. Burke parishoffice@bedfordcatholic.org
You'll see this lovely smile in our main Parish Office. Pearl was born and raised in Waltham, MA, and has worked at St. Michael Parish for 38 years. She and her husband Tom lived in Bedford for 30 years where they raised their three children: Michael, Michelle and Diane. She now lives in Chelmsford. In her spare time Pearl enjoys baking, doing crossword puzzles, going to Craft Fairs, and traveling to Vermont in the Autumn.
If you're ever craving sugar, Pearl's desk is the place to visit. She's in the office all day on Mondays (8:30 am - 3:30 pm), and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1 - 4 pm.
Director of Religious Education:
Patricia Marks reledk_5@bedfordcatholic.org
Our Director of Religious Ed, Patricia Marks, was born in Canada, Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Island. A Bedford resident since 1977, Pat has been involved in parish ministry for 31 years and loves being a part of St. Michael Parish.
Pat is a devoted mom of two, and a proud grandmother to five precious boys. She loves to spend time with her grandchildren, read, walk and camp. She's not so keen on skateboarding though. Don't ask.Associate Director of Religious Education, Grades 6 - 10:
If you'd like to see Pat, she's in the office Sundays - Wednesdays from 9 am - 3 pm.
Ron Stewart reled6_10@bedfordcatholic.org
Ron Stewart is the Associate Director of Religious Ed, overseeing Grades 6 - 10. He and his wife Susan are the proud parents of 3 children, and even prouder grandparents of 7 grandchildren in 7 years. You read that right.
When he's not at St. Michael Parish, Ron enjoys researching his Scottish roots, visiting the grandbabies, and challenging friends to a mean game of Pickle-Ball. Want to know what that is? He'll tell you.
If you'd like to talk to Ron, feel free to stop by the office on Mondays or Tuesdays from 11 am - 4 pm, Wednesdays from 11 am - 3 pm, or Thursdays from 11 am - 1 pm.
Finance Administrator & Operations:
Ann-Marie Baratta finance_ops@bedfordcatholic.org
Ann-Marie Baratta and her husband, George, are long-time Bedford residents. She began her work with St. Michael Parish in the Religious Ed office as a volunteer when her children, GJ and Kristen, were young, and later joined the staff officially in 2006. Both her children are grown now—GJ resides with his wife, Amy, in Westford, and Kristen resides in Somerville. Ann-Marie enjoys cooking and baking, and spending as much time as possible with family and friends.
Need to ask Ann-Marie a question? Stop by the office on Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday between 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Religious Education Office Manager:
Beth Santaella reledoffice@bedfordcatholic.org
Beth and her family have lived Bedford for 6 years and love the sense of community and friendship in our small town. Beth previously worked as an executive assistant/office manager before taking the last 8 years off to be a stay at home mom to her two children. In her spare time she enjoys reading, travelling, gardening and spending time with friends and family.
If you'd like to chat with Beth in person, stop by on a Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday between 9 am - 1 pm.
Communications and Social Media Coordinator:
Michelle Colasante comms@bedfordcatholic.org
Michelle Colasante and her family have just completed a full decade with a Bedford address, and love this community. Michelle dove back into the world of employment with the Religious Ed office after spending 9 years as a stay-at-home mom to Matt. In her spare time, she loves to drink ridiculous amounts of iced coffee, decorate (any excuse to visit a nearby HomeGoods), prepare as many Ina Garten recipes as she can (nothing better than a great-smellin' kitchen), and make people laugh.
If you'd like to catch Michelle in the office, stop by between 7:45 am - 12:45 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
Parish Center Rentals Manager:
Maureen Reyling rentals@bedfordcatholic.org
Maureen Reyling, Rentals Manager, moved to Bedford with her husband Robert back in 1987 and has been a faithful and active member of the parish for 30 years. In addition to doting on her 3 children and ensuring that the community is aware of what a FINE location St. Michael Parish is for their parties and events, Maureen enjoys working with Patrons of Music Students (POMS) as their Private Lessons Treasurer, reading, gardening, cooking, crafting, and singing. Oh boy, can she sing.
Maureen is in the office during appointments and events, which generally occur on Wednesdays and weekends. Email her at rentals@bedfordcatholic.org to schedule an appointment!