Immaculate Conception Church Parish Staff

Father Leo J. Reinhardt — Pastor

Father Leo Reinhardt is originally from Rochester, New York, one of seven children born to Bernice & John Reinhardt He was ordained to the priesthood in 1978 at St. Patrick’ s Church, Mumford. Following his priest internship at Holy Family from 1978 to 1981, he was assigned to the Church of the Annunciation from 1981 to 1985 and St Stephen’s in Geneva from 1985 to 1992. He was pastor of St John’s in Clyde and St Patrick’s in Savannah from 1992 to 2000. Father has always loved sports and is an avid golfer. He is a very loyal backer of the one and only team (in his opinion) that matters: the Green Bay Packers! He has stuck with them through thick and thin since the 1960s. Father tries to be available to his parishioners whenever they are in need and spends a good deal of time visiting the hospital and those who are homebound.

You can e-mail Fr. Leo at freinhar@dor.org.


Sister Edna Slyck, RSM — Pastoral Minister for RCIA, Liturgy, Stephen Ministry, Evangelization

Sister Edna is a Sister of Mercy, who has ministered in the Diocese of Rochester as an elementary school teacher for 21 years and as a Parish Minister for 17 years. She received an MS degree from the University of Dayton with counseling as her major. Sister served on a writing committee for our Diocesan Synod, exofficio to the Synod and as a Regional Coordinator for the Synod for the Steuben Region. Sister Edna had ministered in a four-church cluster situation prior to her sabbatical in 1997. Currently she serves on the Diocese of Rochester Women’s Commission and recently completed the Stephen Ministry Leadership Training Program.

You can e-mail Sr. Edna at sednas@immconch.org.


 

Lynn Kingston - Business Manager

As the Business Manager of Immaculate Conception Church/School, Lynn's scope of responsibility encompasses administrative functions of finance, plant facilities, purchasing, investment, communications, personnel and overall stewardship of the "Ponderosa" as it is jokingly referred to. The "Ponderosa" not only has church/parish hall and school, but two cemeteries, rectory, parish office center, Catholic shop  and four rental properties. Lynne brings 27 years of business experience to the office, the majority of which has been in the not-for-profit area. Lynn has an A.A.S. degree both in Accounting and Business Administration.  She is the mother of two children and grandmother of eight. Lynn has found her position challenging and rewarding.

You can e-mail Lynn at lkingston@immconch.org


 

Gary Vrabel — Traditional Choir Director

Gary directs the Traditional Choir which sings on Sunday at 10:30 AM Mass and at special services (such as Christmas Midnight Mass and Easter Vigil). He works closely with the cantors, providing in-service training to strengthen individual skills and the cantor program as a whole. Gary comes from a musical family and has been involved in music for many years.

You can e-mail Gary at gvrabel@immconch.org


 

Diane Oravec, Principal Immaculate Conception School

Diane came to Immaculate Conception School in the Fall of 2005. She has been a professional educator for many years and she is a welcome addition to our staff and school.

You can e-mail Diane at doravec@dor.org


 

Richard Rasmussen — Jr/Sr. High Youth Minister

Rich grew up in Attica, New York and is a graduate from SUNY Brockport with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work.  He has worked as an Assistant Director of Residential Services for the Franziska Racker Centers prior to taking the position of Youth Minister.  He has also been a volunteer Youth Minister with St. Francis and Holy Cross parishes in Interlaken and Ovid, New York.  Unlike Father Leo, he believes that the Buffalo Bills are the one and only team in the NFL.  However, like Father Leo, he too has stuck with his favorie team through thick and thin since 1980.  Rich is a musician, who recently recorded his own CD (Country Boy at Heart) of original acoustc, instrumnetal music.  He also enjoys sports and is also an avid golfer.  Rich and his wife Deb live on a small farm in Trumansburg, New York.  His goal for the youth ministry program is to help youth experience and enhance their relationship with Jesus Christ through liturgy, music, youth groups, etc.

You can e-mail Rich at rrasmussen@immconch.org


Support Staff

Cathy Buttner - Catholic Shop Manager
Sr. Elise Quigley, RSM - Parish Secretary
Ginny Seacord - Bookkeeper

Julia Parker - Church Organist

You can e-mail Julia at jcp8@cornell.edu
Mike Allinger - Support Musician

You can e-mail Mike at ga12@cornell.edu

Karl Stooks - Maintenance Supervisor
Bruce Hunter - Cemetery Caretaker