Parish Pastoral Council

Chair, Susan Sharples

I am married with 2 children attending Villa Maria and have been very active in the parish.  I have been a parishioner for 13 years and have enjoyed the vibrant community immensely.  I have been part of the ministries including children liturgy and sacramental preparations.  I have also been in the Parish Council for the past 2 years and have gained great experience spiritually and emotionally

Jamie Saade

I am a wife and mother of 4.  I’m new to the parish.  Having joined in Dec. 16. I am a lawyer by profession, although a full time mum at this time in my life I am strong in faith and social justice.  I stand up for what I believe in even when it is not popular.  I have strength of supporting those I love and others in need.  I would love to set an example to my children and help them to learn to have a faithful future.  To live in God’s way especially when social pressures conflict with religion even if not elected, I will still serve my parish as best as I can because I can.

Kalia dÁngelo

My name is Kalia and I am 21 years old currently working in Digital Marketing.  I have a passion for charity work and helping other people.  I have been a part of the Hunters Hill community for 17 years and hope to assist in the growth of this wonderful parish.

Patrick Foley

I have been a member of the parish for over twenty years/  My background has been in Catholic Education as a teacher of English/ RE, Principal and Administrator. I have sung regularly with the parish choir and have been a Multilit Tutor at Villa Maria School in recent years. The vagaries of the spiritual search has been a constant in my life

Linda Lucey

I have been in the parish for twelve years and have been active in various ministries over the past couple of years. I have been part of the children’s liturgy, sacramental preparations and very importantly te social justice group. I have been part of the Parish Council for the past two years and hope to carry on for the next two years, as for me it is a vibrant enjoyable community

Marita Winters

My name is Marita Winters.  I am married to Bernie and am mother to Elizabeth (7) and Grace (2).  I am passionate about my faith and sharing it with others. As a family we have been parishioners for 2 years, getting involved after starting at Villa Maria Primary School.  My professional background is in communications, including for the church.

Mark Gunning

My wife Catherine and I have been members of the parish community for the past 7 years.  We have 3 boys, Charlie, Alexander and Benjamin.  Alexander & Benjamin are students at Villa Maria.  We love this parish and particularly the sense of community that has been nurtured in the parish.  We have always felt welcome and thoroughly enjoy being a part of this community.

Natasha Foley

I am currently studying a Bachelor of Science Secondary Education at UNSW with the aim to become a high school teacher in the coming years.  I have been an active member of this parish for most of my life, and am particularly passionate about engaging youth programs within our parish.

Richard McNamee

My name is Richard McNamee.  My wife and I have been in the parish for 5 years and have 2 superb boys, who are 6 and 3.  I feel very lucky to be part of such a vibrant parish and being on the PPC is a great opportunity to give back to the parish and to be part of a strong connection between Fr. Kevin and the congregation.  I have cherished my time on the PPC; I have had significant experience on Boards & Committees and I would be delightful to serve on the PPC again.

Caitlin Pfafflin

My name is Caitlin Pfafflin and I have been a member of the parish for the past 7 years.  Whilst being a member of the HNOM parish I have been involved in the parish social justice committee something that I very much enjoy contributing. My faith is a significant part of the person that I am to be involved and engaged in things being myself.  I am also a mother of 3 boys and teach religion at Monte St Angelo Mercy College.

Matt Fehon

I am one of seven children raised in Sydney and my parents instilled strong catholic and  community values. Today I feel lucky to have such a balanced upbringing and together with my wife Anne be able to demonstrate catholic values to our children. I enjoy the parish community and celebrate its success and am proud of the wonderful ways it supports those in need. I enjoy and get much personal satisfaction helping others, which emanates from the example my parents set and experiences from 10 years in the NSW Police. I worked in finance for three years and for the past 15 years enjoyed a career as a Forensic Accountant with major accounting firms. Outside of work I am involved in not for profit organisations, as a Committee member of the Edmund Rice Foundation, Vestra Inc and previously served as a Non-Executive Director. I am 45 and together with Anne and our children am delighted to be part of the Parish community.

Nicholas Lea

Hello, My name is Nick I am married to the gorgeous Gabrielle and we have 2 daughters at Villa Maria School.  I have been a member of the parish for 30 odd years; mainly at SPC where I serve as a Reader and as a Eucharistic Minister.  I love this community and enjoy deepening relationships within the community.  In my working life, I run an internal project consulting unit at a large financial services company.