Clergy

Fr. Timothy W. Gareau

Fr. Tim has been serving the Church of St. Colette since November of 2023. Fr. Tim was born September 28, 1959. He is the son of Patrick and Rose Gareau and one of twelve children. Father grew up in North Olmsted and Westlake and attended St. Bernadette Grade School. In 1978 he graduated from St. Edward High School. After one year at Cleveland State University, he entered Borromeo Seminary and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications. Father received his Masters of Divinity from St. Mary Seminary and was ordained to the priesthood on May 28, 1988.

After ordination, Father served as an associate pastor at St. Mark Parish in Cleveland, St. Vincent DePaul Parish in Elyria, and St. Angela Merici Parish in Fairview Park, prior to being assigned to St. Raphael Parish. On June 21, 2002, Father was appointed administrator and named the Fourth Pastor of St. Raphael Church on December 1, 2002 and Pastor of St. Colette on November 20, 2023.

Email Fr. Tim: info@stcoletteparish.com

Parish Staff

Pastoral Associate

Lisa Radey

Lisa has been working and serving the St. Colette Community since October of 2013.  Her prominent ministries at St. Colette include Marriage Preparation and Annulments, R.C.I.A., supporting and organizing prayer groups along with the CARE and Hospitality service ministries, and assisting with Liturgical Celebrations, Parish Gathering, and Pastoral Care along with Fr. Tim.  Lisa resides in North Ridgeville with her wonderful husband, Mike. She has two sons that she enjoys keeping in touch with on their many adventures and travels.

Email Lisa: LRadey@stcoletteparish.com

Parish Office Manager

Noah Schrader

Noah has been serving the St. Colette Community since July of 2015. Noah oversees the day-to-day operational activities of the Parish Office, facility calendars, administrative support, event planning, weekly bulletin editing, new parishioner welcome. Noah lives in Brunswick and can often be found doing any activities outdoors!

Email Noah: NSchrader@stcoletteparish.com

Music Ministry & Parish Life

Nicole Rongone

Nicole has been serving the St. Colette Community since September of 2024! Nicole received her Bachelor of Music Therapy at Cleveland State University. She is also the Director of Music Ministry for Catching Fire, a young adult ministry. She completed her music therapy internship at New Avenues to Independence, where she worked with adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. In her free time, she enjoys running 5k's, playing ultimate frisbee and volleyball, and going on hikes. She has a dog named Lily-May who she enjoys taking walks and playing with.  She believes that giving people the opportunity to express themselves through music is so important and is excited to bring the Church together through this!

Email Nicole: NRongone@stcoletteparish.com

Email Jeanette: JWebster@stcoletteparish.com

Finance Assistant

Edward Pfahl

Ed is a long time parishioner of St. Colette Catholic Church and works with Jeanette on our every day finances. He directs the maintenance of our building and grounds, and manages every project with great precision. We are very proud to have this Vietnam Veteran on our staff!

Email Ed: EPfahl@stcoletteparish.com

Seminarian Intern

Jeremy shafer

My name is Jeremy Shafer, a seminarian in Theology III for the Diocese of Cleveland. I am the youngest of four siblings and was raised in Olmsted Falls, where I also attended public school 1-12. St. Mary’s in Berea has been my family’s parish for my whole life, and I received all of my sacraments there. Some of my interests include gardening, history, and camping, the latter of which was instilled in me from my eight years of being a Boy Scout in Troop 228, also in Berea.

I first thought about a vocation to the priesthood when I was a sophomore in high school. I had only recently started to take my faith seriously and was making an effort to pray more often and to be attentive at mass so I could grow closer to the Lord. At that time, a seminarian gave his witness at St. Mary’s about his own vocation, and I was truly inspired by his faith and what God was doing in his life. After hearing him speak, I got to thinking that perhaps I was being called to a similar life, and thus started my journey to the priesthood. I enrolled at Franciscan University of Steubenville in the Fall of 2018, where, in addition to getting my bachelor's in philosophy and marketing, I also participated in the university’s Priestly Discernment Program. In that program, I discerned my vocation along with other men on campus and received great spiritual direction from the priest faculty, helping me to hear God’s voice. At the same time, I was also in contact with the Diocese of Cleveland, and preparing to enter the diocesan seminary as soon as I graduated, which I did in 2022. Since then, I’ve been learning a lot in my seminary courses, but I am especially excited to get some hands-on education right here in Brunswick. As I am here for the next year, please be sure to introduce yourself to me, and to especially pray for me as I navigate life in the parish!

Email Jeremy: jshafer@stcoletteparish.com

Lily Ann Grace Gift Shop Coordinator

Kathy Pellegrin

Kathy has been working and serving the St. Colette Community since March of 2017. Her prominent ministry includes running the Lily & Grace Gift Shop as well as coordinating the Sunday Preschool Program during the 10:00 mass and assisting with Vacation Bible School. Kathy has enjoyed being a member of St. Colette Catholic Church since 1979.

Email Kathy: kpellegrin@stcoletteparish.com

Sacristan

Renate Elber

Renate has been working and serving the St. Colette Community since May of 2007.  Her prominent ministries include being the church sacristan where she prepares the altar for the Masses, maintains the upkeep of the candles and the sanctuary supplies and assists in the coordination for all the sacraments. Renate enjoys supporting Father at anytime during Mass. Renate also enjoys visiting her 3 children and especially loves visiting and spending time with her 4 grandchildren!

Building and Grounds

John Twardzik & Rich Forgach

John and Rich take care of the physical needs of our campus on a day to day basis. Everything from landscaping to lightbulbs falls within their purview. You will find John on campus on Mondays & Fridays, while Rich manages the middle of the week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. We are well equipped for parish events and functions, and to keep what God has given us, in beautiful condition!