Parish Staff
Our staff members are an integral part of the day-to-day management of our parish. No job is too small or too big for our staff. They are here to serve the needs of our Parish Family.
Rev. Anthony Onoko, Pastor
Father Anthony was named Pastor of St. John the Baptist, as well as Epiphany of our Lord in Monessen and Saint Sebastian in Belle Vernon on June 16, 2025.
Father Anthony can be reached by email or at 724-736-4442.
Rev. Michael Thomas, Parochial Vicar
Father Michael was named Parochial Vicar of St. John the Baptist, as well as Epiphany of our Lord in Monessen and Saint Sebastian in Belle Vernon on June 16, 2025.
Father Michael can be reached by email or at 724-736-4442.
Adelle Slebodnik, Regional Director of Faith Formation and Discipleship
As the Regional Director of Faith Formation and Discipleship, appointed by Bishop Kulick, she will be accompanying the following parishes: Epiphany of our Lord, Monessen; Holy Family, West Newton; Saint Anne, Rostraver; Saint Cecilia, Grindstone; Saint John the Baptist, Perryopolis; Saint Peter, Brownsville; and Saint Sebastian, Belle Vernon.
Adelle works with parishes to facilitate the formation and discipleship needs. This includes sacramental preparation, formation sessions for all ages, and working with the community.
Adelle can be reached by email
Julianna Baluch-Mendez, Regional Director of Children’s Faith Formation & Discipleship
As the Regional Director of Children’s Faith Formation and Discipleship, appointed by Bishop Kulick, she will be accompanying the following parishes: Epiphany of our Lord, Monessen; Holy Family, West Newton; Saint Anne, Rostraver; Saint Cecilia, Grindstone; Saint John the Baptist, Perryopolis; Saint Peter, Brownsville; and Saint Sebastian, Belle Vernon.
Julianna works with parishes to facilitate the formation and discipleship needs of our young families and littlest members. This includes sacramental preparation, formation sessions, and working with the community.
Julianna can be reached by email
Tina Mahallick, Safe Environment Coordinator
Tina works in the office on Monday and Thursday and is responsible for assisting volunteers to get their required clearances and also to track them and keep them up to date.
Tina also helps to oversee the Saint Hedwig, Smock Cemetery and the Saint Hedwig, Brier Hill Cemetery.
Tina can be reached by email or at 724-736-4442.
Jennifer Loomis, Music Ministry Coordinator
Jenn coordinates music for all liturgical celebrations. She evaluates the music and liturgy programs in collaboration with Fr. Rody, Parish Staff and those involved in music ministry. She also coordinates Cantors and Musicians for all Liturgical Celebrations. Jenn also serves as the organist at Mass on Sundays and directs the Parish Youth Choir and Musicians.
Jenn can be reached by email or at 724-322-2287
Joanne Cushman, Adult Choir Director
Cathy Shandor, Organist and Funeral Music Coordinator
Cathy plays the organ at our Saturday Vigil Mass which she also cantors.
Cathy leads our Funeral at Music Ministry at funeral Masses. She works with the families to choose the hymns and plan the liturgy.
Cathy can be reached at [email protected]
Christine Coletti, Regional Business Manager
Amy Legeza, Office Manager
Christine can be reached at [email protected]