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Derek Duquette – Property Manager

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Derek Duquette joined the staff of St. Augustine Parish in 2017 with 6+ years of experience in maintenance of buildings and grounds. He has trade experience in electrical, plumbing, and carpentry and a strong background in security. When not working he keeps busy by spending time with his wife, their two children and volunteer work at their school.

Sr. Madonna Kling, CDP  –  Pastoral Assistant

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Sr. Madonna Marie Kling, CDP is a member of the Congregation of Divine Providence of Kentucky. She joined St. Augustine Staff in 2011 and currently serves as Pastoral Associate. As a member of the sisters of Divine Providence for 50 years, her first love is parish ministry and the people she works with in the many aspects of this ministry. “I have always been inspired by those I work with and am blessed to know so many holy and dedicated people.”

Cheryl Germino  –  Grades 3 to 6 Coordinator

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Deidra Reardon has been involved with catechesis and faith formation for the past 15 years here at St. Augustine Parish. She joined the Faith Formation Ministry at St. Augustine Parish as coordinator of grades 3-6 in April 2026. She and her husband have three sons and have been parishioners since 2002.

Bridget Rao  –  Director, Religious Education

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Lisa Round has joined the Faith Formation as Director in 2025.  Lisa and her husband live in Windham, NH.

Joyful Mysteries said on Monday & Saturday

• The Annunciation of the Lord to Mary
• The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth
• The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ
• The Presentation of our Lord
• Finding Jesus in the Temple at age 12

Sorrowful Mysteries said on Tuesday & Friday

• The Agony of Jesus in the Garden
• The Scourging at the Pillar
• Jesus is Crowned with Thorns
• Jesus Carried the Cross
• The Crucifixion of our Lord

Glorious Mysteries said on Weddnesday & Sunday

• The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
• The Ascension of Jesus to Heaven
• The Descent of the Holy Spirit
• The Assumption of Mary into Heaven
• Mary is Crowned as Queen of Heaven and Earth

Luminous Mysteries said on Thursday

• The Baptism in the Jordan
• The Wedding at Cana
• The Proclamation of the Kingdom
• The Transfiguration
• The Institution of the Eucharist

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy,
our life, our sweetness and our hope.
To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve
to you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then, most gracious Advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us,
and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus,
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary! Amen.

Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now
and will be forever. Amen

Hail Mary, full of grace!
The Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be Thy name;
Thy kingdom come;
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen

I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
Amen.

Fr. Peter Gori, OSA  –  Pastor

Fr. Peter became pastor at St. Augustine’s in 2009. He was assigned here once before, 1988-1993. He grew up in Reading, MA, the youngest of four children and attended Austin Prep where he met the Augustinian Friars and eventually became one in 1973! He has lived, studied and ministered in Philadelphia, Washington, DC, New York, Rome and since 1988, here in Massachusetts.  He holds a doctorate in canon law and has ministered at the Metropolitan Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Boston as well as in private practice. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Lazarus House Ministries (Lawrence), D’Youville Senior Care (Lowell) and Villanova University (Philadelphia).

Cynthia Arsenault  –  Director of Music

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Cynthia Arsenault is responsible for all aspects of the music program including rehearsing our Youth, Contemporary Ensemble, and Adult Choirs, training and scheduling our cantors, planning music for our six weekly Masses, and for special liturgies such as funerals and weddings. Having begun her career in music ministry at the age of 13, she brings a lot of experience and depth to the music ministry at St. Augustine’s having joined the staff in 2009.  “I still can’t believe that I am so blessed to have spent all these years in a ministry that doesn’t feel like work because I love it so much”, says Cynthia.

Patty Ehlbeck  –  Administrative Assistant

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Betsy Streeter has been assisting parishioners and staff as Parish Secretary since 2023. She is also responsible for reconciling the weekly offertory and year end statements. She and her husband and seven children are lifelong parishioners. Betsy is also a volunteer in the Music ministry and Pro-Life ministry.

Debbie Street – Wedding Planner

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Perry Vachon has been the Wedding Coordinator since January 2026.