PARISH STAFF
Fr. Joseph S. McMahon
Pastor
Fr. McMahon, a graduate of Mt. Angel Seminary, completed his theology studies at the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium, and was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Portland on June 29, 1968.
He came to Our Lady of the Lake parish in 1998 after serving as pastor of Blessed Sacrament (Portland) and St. Henry (Gresham) parishes.
A former director of the Archdiocesan Office for Worship, he is a member of the Archdiocesan Liturgy Commission and the Archdiocesan Presbyteral (Priests’) Council.
Fr. Robert Wolf
Parochial Vicar
This is Fr. Robert Wolf's first parish assignment as a priest. He was ordained June 5, 2010 by Archbishop Vlazny.
He was born in Salem, and attended elementary and secondary schools in Keizer, graduating from McNary High School in 1997. He attended Lane Community College and Western Oregon University before entering Mount Angel Seminary. He received a bachelor’s degree in philosophy at Mount Angel in 2005.
His ministry training was at St. Edward Parish in Keizer, Marion Estates in Sublimity, Christ the King Parish in Milwaukie, Our Lady of the Mountain in Ashland, St. Anthony Parish in Forest Grove and Immanuel Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.
Joan Codd
School Principal
The principal is the religious and instructional leader of the school, and is involved in other areas, from greeting the children in the morning to school finance. She received a graduate degree from Idaho State University. Additional graduate work was completed at Gonzaga University, Washington State University, and Portland State University. Educational administration was the focus of her education, and Catholic education has been her focus professionally. She began her career as a dean in the Student Life Office at Gonzaga. Later, she moved to Portland with her family and took a position at St. Mary's Academy where she directed their counseling center and taught in the religion department. In 1992, she became principal at Our Lady of the Lake School.
Deacon Charles Corey
Deacon
Deacon Charlie is a graduate of Boston College where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics. Deacon Charlie and his wife Beth have been members of the parish since 1986. In 2004, Deacon Charlie earned a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry from the University of Portland. In September 2006 he retired from the business world where he had held a variety of positions in the high tech industry. In December 2006, he was ordained to the Permanent Diaconate by Archbishiop Vlazny and appointed to Our Lady of the Lake Parish as a non-paid member of the staff. Deacon Charlie is involved in social ministry and works with the Administrative Council and Pastoral Councils in their planning functions.
Deacon David Partlow
Deacon
Deacon Partlow is a graduate of the University of Dayton, Ohio, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He also has a Master of Theological Studies degree from the University of Dallas, Texas. Deacon Partlow is retired from the position of Director of Planned Giving at Mt. Angel Abbey and Seminary. He was ordained to the Permanent Diaconate by Archbishop Vlazny in November 2002 and was appointed to Our Lady of the Lake Parish to serve as a volunteer member of the parish staff in January 2003.
Lawrence Latuszek
Business Manager
Lawrence Latuszek is originally from northern Michigan. He attended Catholic schools until serving in the Army for 4 years. Larry is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington, where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting. His 30 years of corporate accounting experience were with International Harvester and ConAgra Foods. He held positions as senior systems analyst, accounting manager, controller, and regional finance manager. As Business Manager at OLL, Larry is responsible for all aspects of parish accounting and facilities management. Larry has 3 grown children and 2 grandchildren.
Kim Calkins
Building in Faith Development Director
Kim Calkins is originally from Connecticut, but lived in 12 states before settling in Oregon. She has over 30 years of business development experience including corporate and non-profit development. She has a BA in Communications and a Masters in Business Administration. She is a CFRE and a member of WVDO. As Development Director for the Parish and School, Kim is responsible for the Building in Faith Capital Campaign, planned giving, foundation and corporate grants, annual offertory campaign, and advises on the school endowment. Kim has two children, Anna and Sean, both in Catholic School. Her husband, Dan, is a physics teacher at Jesuit High School.
Sister Janina Kokorowski, SNJM
Director of Religious Education
Sr. Janina's position embraces Religious Education from pre-school through adulthood including sacramental preparation for children and adults. She has served several years as a first grade teacher, ten years as an elementary school principal, and two decades as a Director of Religious Education in the Archdioceses of Portland and Seattle. Sr. Janina holds a Masters degree in Education from Portland State University and a degree in theology from the Franciscan School of Theology at Berkeley, CA. She did post graduate work at Fordham University in New York and at the School of Applied Theology in Oakland.
Lynne Huston
Parish Accompanist
A native of the Pacific Northwest, Lynne began her career in Pastoral Music in 1970. She received her Bachelors Degree in Music from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. She established her music studio in 1980 and has taught piano, performed in the piano/marimba duo Nouveau Duo, and recorded three albums. In 2005 she studied at the first SummerSong for Pastoral Musicians at the University of Notre Dame. As organist and pianist for the parish, Lynne accompanies Sunday and Holy Day liturgies, the Choir and Youth Musicians, and rehearses with Cantors. She participates in the Music Preparation Group and is on the Liturgy Team.
Christine Shepard
Office Manager
Christine Shepard is the Communications Specialist/Office Manager. Chris brings excellent experience with her computer and graphics background. Chris has worked as Reprographics Manager for the City of Eugene, and has experience managing offices for the Commission on Children & Families for Lane County, and for Crestec, Inc. in Portland. Most recently, Chris worked as a broker in residential real estate in the Eugene area. She enjoys gardening and bargain-hunting in second-hand and antique stores.
Robin Hudson
Administrative Assistnat
Robin recently joined the staff after returning to the Portland area from a twelve-year hiatus east of the Mississippi. A graduate of Portland State University, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in English and Advertising/ Communications.
Robin's avocation is as a florist and antique dealer/collector. She belongs to the OLL choir and volunteers with the Art and Environment Committee. She and her husband Hugh share seven grown children and twelve grandchildren.
Melissa Hawkins
Bookkeeper
The bookkeeping position provides bookkeeping and related administrative support services to both the Parish and School. Melissa held this position previously at OLL from 1994-2000. She rejoined the Parish in March of 2005. Melissa has a BA in Psychology from California State in LA, and a Masters in Theological Studies from the University of Dallas. She and her husband, Stephen, have three grown daughters who all graduated from Our Lady of the Lake School.
