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
Deacon
Deacon Scott Cerrito
Ordained in May of 2022, Deacon Scott is a welcomed addition to our St. Colette family! A retired police officer and fire fighter, Deacon Scott felt the call to ordained ministry through the love of faith and prayer that he experienced in his life and throughout his marriage to his wife Julie of nearly 25 years. Deacon is excited to share this love in the sacramental and communal life of our parish. Being “present” for our needs and in those major sacramental moments of our lives is what drives his ministry. We are certainly blessed to have you! Welcome to St. Colette!
Email Deacon Scott: scerrito@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 at lradey@stcoletteparish.com.
FINANCIAL Adviser
Jeanette Webster
Jeanette has been working and serving the St. Colette Community since April of 2015. Her prominent ministries include parishioner registration and envelope coordination. She also is in charge of maintaining and administrating all of the parish's financial accounts. Jeanette is a self-employed CPA and financial planner who assists various parishes with financial oversight.
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. He is married to Jo Ann and lives in Strongsville. We are very proud to have this Vietnam Veteran on our staff!
Email Ed at epfahl@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, support personnel, event planning, weekly bulletin editing, and new parishioner welcome. Noah lives in North Royalton and can often be found doing any activities outdoors.
Email Noah at nschrader@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.
kpellegrin@stcoletteparish.com
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!
Music Ministry/PARISH lIFE Associate
Sara Kronholz
Sara has been serving St. Colette Catholic Church since 2007 as a vocalist. Her musical inspiration came from her mother and from her childhood church growing up. She joined St. Colette's music team as a student at Holy Name at the bequest of Fr. Krizner and currently serves as the church’s Music Minister and Marketing and Communications Associate. “I’m so grateful for my St. Colette family and how God has blessed my life through the many great friends I have here.” Sara resides in Olmsted Falls with her husband, Brandon and her two sons, Anthony and Vinny.
Email Sara: skronholz@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 all the masses, maintains the upkeep of the candles and the sanctuary supplies and assists in the coordination of the masses for all the sacraments. Renate enjoys supporting Father at anytime during mass, however, she also enjoys visiting her 3 children with her husband and especially loves visiting and spending time with their 4 grandchildren.