St. Paul the Apostle
Parish Staff
Pastor: Fr. John Schnurr
email: jschnurr@hamiltondiocese.com
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Fr. John Schnurr was ordained a priest in 2019, and was appointed Pastor of St. Paul's in 2021. He grew up on a dairy farm, and prior to becoming a priest, he worked as commercial pilot and flew charter flights in Manitoba. He has many hobbies, including electronics, 3D printing, and enjoys his vacation time camping in provincial parks.
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Former Pastors of St. Paul's:
Rev. Ed Henhoeffer (2012-2021)
Rev. Robert Stainsby (2000-2012)
Rev. Paul Boucher (1986-2000)
Associate Pastor: Fr. John Ha
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Fr. John Ha grew up with five other siblings in a tropical farming family in Vietnam. He joined the Diocese of Hamilton in 2013 and spent ten years at St. Peter’s Seminary in London for priestly formation. In May 2023, he was ordained to the priesthood and served at St. Benedict Parish in Milton. He mainly spends his vacation visiting family back home. Besides spending a lot of time with family, he enjoy playing sports and taking photos of nature.
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Former Associates of St. Paul's: Rev. Pawel Stankiewicz (2022-2024) Rev. Gregory Ogorzalek (2021-2022) Rev. John Schnurr (2019-2021) Msgr. Philippe Jean Pierre (2018-2019) Rev. Paul Hrynczyszyn (2014-2016) Rev. Van Duy Nguyen (2012-2014) Rev. Malcolm Katzenberger (2009-2012) Rev. Mariusz Durbajlo (2007-2009) Rev. Jeff Bergsma (2005-2007) Rev. Peter Meyer (2002-2005) Rev. James Petrie (2000-2002) Rev. Kevin McTiernan Rev. Luc Payette Rev. Wallace Metcalf Rev. Kevin Cull Rev. William Trusz Rev. David Lewis
Former Deacons Assigned to St. Paul's: Rev. Mr. Rob Thomas Rev. Mr. Randy Matters Diaconate Vocations from St. Paul's: Rev. Mr. Stephane Zara Rev. Mr. Pat Morin
In residence: Rev. Malcolm Katzenberger
email: mjkatzenberger@gmail.com
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Father Malcolm is a retired priest living in residence at Saint Paul the Apostle Parish. He served as Associate Pastor here from 2009 to 2012 and has considered Burlington as home for over 55 years so St. Paul's is very familiar territory to him. You will see Fr. Malcolm around the parish assisting our clergy, staff and parishioners in a variety of ways. When asked how he is enjoying retirement he responds with "I kinda like being a grand-father"
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Secretary: Dorota Marcinowski
email: stpaulburlington@hamiltondiocese.com
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Dorota Marcinowski is a parishioner of St. Paul’s and the Parish Secretary since 2023. Dorota studied at Wilfrid Laurier University and has a background in Education and Human Resources. She has previously worked in Training and Development as a Coordinator and Training Specialist. Dorota enjoys spending time with family and friends and traveling.
Bookkeeper: Angela Kim
email: accounting@stpaultheapostleburlington.com
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Angela Kim originally acquired her Masters of Music degree in South Korea before coming to Canada with her two sons in 2004. She enjoys teaching music in her home to young children and is the organist at St. Andrew’s Parish in Oakville. Angela has been with us as our bookkeeper since 2021 and we share her talent with St. Matthew Parish in Oakville. In her free time, Angela enjoys travelling, visiting her mom in South Korea and spending time with family and friends.
Pastoral Minister: Arden Ouellette
email: aouellette@hamiltondiocese.com
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Arden entered parish ministry in November 2005 following a career in Human Resources. She grew up in Toronto and later attended Kings University College at Western University where she met her husband of 33 years JP, and with whom she has raised 4 children. Arden enjoys travel, in particular visiting her children who have moved abroad. When at home she uses her free time to play golf, read and challenge herself with gourmet cooking and baking.
Sacramental Preparation Coordinator: Melanie Gaddi
email: mgaddi@hamiltondiocese.com
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Melanie Gaddi is a devoted wife to Joey and proud Mom to three boys, all of whom keep her on her toes. Prior to joining St. Paul’s, Melanie had a career in Sales & Marketing but also volunteered extensively with Children’s Liturgy, Rosary Apostolate, and Catechetical Studies at the parish. Growing up in the Philippines, she was involved in youth ministry, catechism and many outreach programs. Melanie enjoys traveling, camping, reading and watching K-dramas.
Music Director: Cydney Speers
email: music@stpaultheapostleburlington.com
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​Born and raised in Edmonton Alberta, Cydney attended the University of Alberta and Grant MacEwan University where she studied both piano and voice. From a very early age due to her mother’s encouragement, Cydney was playing for mass by the time she was 12 years old. As a solo pianist, accompanist, and repetiteur, she has worked with many of Canada’s gifted artists. Since residing in Ancaster in 2005, she has maintained a very successful private studio teaching both piano and voice. She assisted at St Ann’s parish in Ancaster, assisted as a cantor at Christ the King Cathedral and was music director at St. Mary’s parish in Hamilton until 2023. Cydney became the music director for St Paul the Apostle parish in August of 2023.​​​​​​​​
Custodian: Alan MacIntosh
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Alan began his position as Custodian in March 2013. Alan served with the Peel Regional Police Service, retiring after 34 years and began his new career at St. Paul's. Alan strives to maintain a welcoming, safe and clean environment for our parishioners.
