Meet Our Staff
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Dcn. Wayne Corrion - Parish Administrator
St. Mary - (855) - 288-6704 Ext 7002 St. Joseph - (989) 271-8434 Ext. 7007Deacon Wayne is a permanent deacon ordained in 2009. Dcn Wayne married his bride, Sandra in 1984, is a father of one son, Landon, and three daughters, Rose, Elena and Terese. Deacon Wayne is a proud grandfather of six and counting. Retired from General Motors in 2012 from a career as a manufacturing engineer. Achieved a bachelor’s degree in theology from Siena Heights University in 2007. Born in 1957 and raised on the family farm in Munger Mi. It is His greatest joy to serve God, his family, and the parish family of St Mary and St Joseph and the surrounding community where he has served in various capacities since 1999.
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Dcn. Greg Middleton
(855) 288-6704 Ext. 7014
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Jennifer Strong
St. Joseph Chapel Secretary
(989) 271-8434 Ext. 7004
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Pam Schaefer
Music Director
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Mollie Shay
Faith Formation Director PreK-7
(855) 288-6704 Ext. 7003
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Sandy Corrion
Adult Faith Formation & RCIA Director
(855) 288-6704 Ext. 7006
[email protected]Sandy Corrion is our Director of Adult Faith Formation including RCIA. Sandy married Dcn Wayne in 1984 and is the proud Mom of Landon (Lauren), Rose, Elena (Ken), and Terese (Jared). Currently she has 5 wonderful Grandchildren. Sandy retired 2018 from General Motors after 30 years working as an Engineer. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in theology from Siena Heights University and was commissioned; Ecclesial Lay Minister by Bishop Boyea in 2011. The Corrion’s moved to Durand in 1999 where they found their home at St. Mary & St. Joseph Parish. Sandy is an active member of St. Mary & St. Joseph, the Altar Society, Mother Theresa Group, and the Gaines Area Lions Club where she serves the local community. She also works with Deacon Wayne on many ministries in the parish including; Adult Faith Formation, Art and Environment, and Marriage Prep.
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John Michailo
Coordinator of Teen Ministry Grades 8-12
(855) 288-6704 Ext. 7013
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Born and raised in Owosso, he now lives just outside of Corunna. Prior to coming to SMSJ, John was a parishioner at St. Paul’s in Owosso where he was involved in the Music and Youth Ministries. Most recently, after teaching for 30+ years, John retired from Swartz Creek Community Schools June, 2021. While there, he served as the Director of Bands in grades 6 -12, middle school Chorus and Elementary Music in grades K -5.
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Marlene & Brent Cole
Bulletin, Social Media, Communications
[email protected]Marlene and Brent came to SMSJ Parish in January of 2010 after being parishioners of St. Mary Queen of Angels Swartz Creek. They found the freindliness unbelievable which encouraged them to change parishes. Marlene currently teaches Faith Formaiton for the 2nd & 3rd Grade. She also volunteers for the St. Joseph Food Pantry. Brent is retired from the Swartz Creek Area Fire Dept. and Bishop Airport Fire Dept. He is the Financial Secretary for the KofC Council 12186. He also assists with Facebook and web site editing. In addition, Brent plays guitar at the weekend masses when not camping with Marlene. As a team, they both volunteer to do the weekly bulletin for SMSJ: Marlene edits for spelling and punctuation, while Brent does layout and design. They will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary in September 2023. Both have been recognized for the Knight and family of the year for 2019 and 2022.