OUR
STAFF
FR AUSTIN TITUS, PASTOR
Rev. Austin E Titus III has been serving as the pastor of The Epiphany Parish since August 2015. He served as pastor at Holy Family Church in Staten Island from July 2003-2015 and as Parochial Vicar at St. Rita Church in Staten Island from 1997-2003. Prior to that, he was a Parochial Vicar at St. Frances of Rome in the Bronx from his ordination in 1992 until 1997. Before becoming a priest Father Titus worked as a CPA at Price Waterhouse and Depository Trust Co. He graduated with a BBA from St Bonaventure University in 1973.
FR JIM MAYZIK S.J. PAROCHIAL VICAR
Fr Jim Mayzik SJ arrived at Epiphany in the Fall of 2017. After graduating from Georgetown University, he entered the Society of Jesus, where he earned degrees in philosophy and theology. Upon ordination, he studied film production at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, and upon graduation, he joined the faculty of Fairfield University as a professor of film. During his tenure there he founded the Film, Television and Media Arts Program, became director of the Media Center, and founded and directed the Ignatian Residential College. He has written, produced, and directed numerous short and feature-length narrative and documentary films, web series and promotional videos. He served as a weekend assistant priest in Staten Island for over 25 years.
TADHG MALONE DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION
faithformation@epiphanychurch.nyc
JACK COEN DIRECTOR OF MUSIC and ORGANIST
John (Jack) Daniel Coen is an organist, pianist and composer based in New York City. In 2016 he graduated summa cum laude from the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University. For the past two years he was the music director and organist at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church in Croton-on-Hudson. He has interned as an organist at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Jack is both a composer and lyricist in BMI's Lehman Engel Workshop in Musical Theatre Writing where he received the 2018 Harrington Award for outstanding creative achievement in musical theatre writing. Stephen Sondheim has said Jack’s work is “remarkably craftsmanlike,” and “skillful and graceful.” He has received several commissions, notably from pianist Craig Nies, and violinists Mary Grace Johnson and Matthew Lammers.
musicdirector@epiphanychurch.nyc
NATALIE PAVELEK, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MUSIC and CANTOR
Natalie Pavelek is thrilled to be on staff at Epiphany as Youth Choir Director, Assistant Director and Cantor. Originally from Corpus Christi, Texas, Natalie began singing at Epiphany in 2013, shortly after moving to pursue her Masters in Music at New Jersey City University. After graduating, Natalie became more involved with Epiphany's music ministry, co-founding the Youth Choir as assistant director, and soon after, assuming the role of director. It is an honor and a privilege working with Epiphany's young singers, Fr. Austin, Fr. Jim, Msgr. Modugno and our Director of Music, Jack Coen.
JONATHAN RAMIREZ, COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCER
Jonathan is a proud native of the Bronx, and a graduate of the College of Mount Saint Vincent. He is a filmmaker with skills in directing, producing, cinematography, lighting, sound design and editing. He brings artful expertise in graphic and video production to all our print and online communication venues at Epiphany. We are blessed to have him on our staff!
JANET BITNER OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
FIDEL RIVERA FACILITIES MANAGER
maintenance@epiphanychurch.nyc
MINISTRY CONTACTS
Eucharistic Ministers: Elvy Barroso jhingbar7@gmail.com
Lectors: Myrma Barroso: mfbarr1776@gmail.com
Altar Servers: Joe Torre joe@epiphanychurch.nyc
Welcome and Hospitality Ministry: Nancy Benedetto nancybenedetto24@gmail.com
Young Adults & Alpha: Anu Johns anu.johns@outlook.com
Social Outreach: Kim Salvo scoutsalvo@gmail.com
Interfaith Ministry: Mary Shea ibbster8@gmail.com
Servants of Salvation SOS Teen Ministry: Joe Torre joe@epiphanychurch.nyc
Events Committee: Joe Torre joe@epiphanychurch.nyc
Legion of Mary: Patricia Olmedo. o_tisha@hotmail.com
Spirituality Library: Helen Orzuchowski toabetterlife77@yahoo.com
Bereavement Ministry: Joe Torre joe@epiphanychurch.nyc
Pocket Prayer Shawl Ministry kathleengs@msn.com
Alpha: Debbie Keogh faithformation@epiphanychurch.nyc
Prayer Corps: Carol Wheeler. cajnw1@gmail.com
Breaking Open the Word; Fr Austin Titus. austin@epiphanychurch.nyc
Filipino Community: Lolita Compas lolitabcompas@aol.com
Compassion and Bereavement Ministry: Joe Torre. joe@epiphanychurch.nyc
22 Club: Ann Basso. ann.basso@yahoo.com
Stewardship Team: Barbara Duffy. bduffy1017@gmail.com