Meet the Marist Laity Committee Members
 Maria Baden —President
Mother, grandmother and recently moved from city life in Sydney to farm life on the South Coast. Maria has been an ardent Marist since her school years with the Marist Sisters. Maria is the energetic mover and shaker of Marist Laity Australia.
Val Norris —Secretary 
Mother, grandmother and she is so keen to promote Marist Laity that she travels two hours from the Central Coast to participate in meetings and other Marist events. She has had a long connection with the Marist Sisters and is a keen singer.
 Marg Walker —Treasurer
Mother, grandmother and a qualified accountant makes sure that we are viable and responsible with money matters. Marg works with the Marist Sisters and is a keen singer with the Cathedral Choir in Sydney.
 Fr Patrick Kervin sm — Chaplain
Fr Pat is on the staff at St Patrick’s Church Hill and supports Marist Laity by celebrating Liturgies, presentations to local groups, as well as on reflection days.
 Sr Vivienne Goldstein sm
Sr Vivienne is the Marist Sisters liaison person on the Committee. The author of Patterns she contributes a wealth of skills and creativity.
 Br Raymond Arthur fms
Our Marist Brothers’ liaison person brings a wealth of Champagnat spirituality and his experience of working with their Lay Partnership.
 Sr Lindsay Janes smsm
Sr Lindsay is the Marist Missionary Sisters liaison person. As a Marist historian and Icon enthusiast Lindsay brings her own unique missionary spirit.
 Beryl Prescott
Mother, grandmother and President - Treasurer of St Brigid’s Lay volunteers, comes with her practical, hands on experience. If there is a job to be done Beryl will do it!
 Barbara Ashwell —
Resources Past smsm and now Pastoral Carer, at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, is responsible for providing Marist Resources and editing this Newsletter.
 Cathy Larkin - Liturgy & Prayer
Wife of Chris and Mother of two daughters, Cathy has a long history being Marist. Now vice-principal in a Jesuit College she still finds time to arrange reflection days, liturgical celebrations and prayer whenever needed.
 Andrew Dumas — Webmaster
Husband of Bo and father of Michelle, High school teacher and talented webmaster. Andrew set up our website a few years ago and continues to update and challenge us to live our Marist calling in today’s world.
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