Mrs. Ginni VanNoeker 

Biographical
Married to: Kris
Children: 1

Origins:  I was raised, and still live in Lansing, attended Holy Cross School through 8^th grade and graduated from Eastern High School. 

Profession:  For 20 years, I worked as an office manager of a local real estate company.  Immediately prior to accepting the position of secretary here at St. Therese, I cleaned houses and loaded UPS planes part time. 
  
Message:  I am most humbled by the amount of volunteer service that I have witnessed in the short time I have been here at St. Therese of Lisieux Parish.  It has challenged me to look within.  Thank you, for being a beautiful witness to me. 
I am most grateful for all the blessings I have received and serving each of you in my role as secretary, is truly a gift! 
Please pray for me to do so, that is to serve each of you in a manner as you deserve.  You are all in my prayers! 

Contact Information:

• Office phone: (517) 487-3749

mailto:[email protected]

Deacon Dave Borzenski

Biographical:
 Married to: Kathy
 Children: 6
 Grandchildren: 10
 
 Origins: Lansing, MI                                             Ordained Permanent Deacon: 9/29/1984
I grew up in St. Casimir Parish in Lansing, attended St. Casimir and Immaculate Heart of Mary elementary schools, graduated from O'Rafferty High School and Michigan State University with a B.S. in Mathematics and M.S. in Engineering.
 
 Profession:  State of Michigan, Retired
 
 Message: Welcome to St. Therese Parish!
 I am privileged to be able to serve you, particularly in the areas of:

• Adult Faith Formation
• Adult Christian Initiation
• Marriage Preparation
• Eucharist to the Homebound & Hospitalized
• Parish Social Ministry
• Catholic Social Teaching 

Contact Information:

• Office phone: (517) 487-0478
• Cell phone: (517) 331-5765

Mrs. Stephanie Smith

Biographical:
 Married to: Brent
 Children: 5
 Hometown: Westphalia, MI
 
Origins: I grew up in Reese, Michigan, attended CMU where I earned my teaching certificate as well as a B.S. in Social Studies, and entered the Catholic Church at Easter Vigil in 1999, one month before my wedding day. I later got my master's degree in education and taught for 20 years in the classroom, both public and private, before shifting my career fully toward ministry as DRE at St. Therese.   
 
 Profession:  Educator, 20+ years experience
 
 Message: Welcome to St. Therese Parish, the most welcoming parish I know!
 I am so excited to be able to serve you, particularly in the areas of:

• Youth Religious Education, Grades Pre-K - 8th
• Youth First Reconciliation Preparation
• Youth First Eucharist Preparation
• Youth Confirmation Preparation
• Family Life Activities

Contact Information:
 office phone: (517) 487-3730
[email protected]

Mrs. Jan Krzesicki

Biographical:
Married to: Steve
Children: 2
Hometown: Jackson, MI

Origins: I attended a Methodist Church with 2 amazing musicians at the helm of the music department. I started choir at the age of 5 participant in church choirs throughout my life. Band Orchestra and choir were a part of high school course work. I joined a traveling folk group that sang  in hospitals and rest homes throughout the country. I got my degree in Elementary Music at Western Michigan. I began singing at the Jewish Synagogue during my Junior College years. I began helping with music in a Catholic Church in Jackson. I became Catholic after experiencing the humbleness and outreach of the people there.  I have taught music and drama for 35 years. I have sung in several different choral groups including Norman Luboff Choir and the Jackson Chorale.  I began in Music Ministry in 1980’s and have worked in several parishes in the area. Steve and I have found that same spirit at St. Therese and were very blest to be asked to serve there.  

Profession:  Education BS in Elementary Music

Message: I look forward to YOU (yes, that means you) joining our choir!

Contact Information:
office phone: (517) 487-3749 ext.2

[email protected]

Youth Minister: Julie Becka

Biographical:
 
 Message:
 
 Contact Information:

[email protected]

Mr. Thomas Kavanagh

Biographical:
Married to Karen
Children: 3 between us
Grandchildren: 4

Origins:
Born in Lansing, MI
I grew up in the shadow of Holy Cross where I attended grade school. Attended O'Rafferty High School for three years and graduated in the first class at Lansing Catholic High School.I got my B.A. in Elementary Education from the University of Missouri (at Kansas City). I got my M.A. in Science Education from Michigan State University. GO GREEN!

Profession:
Educator, retired. I taught for 27 years (several at St. Therese School) mostly at the Middle School level with the last 7 years a an Associate Professor at Lansing Community College.

Message:
I am involved in several parish organizations and activities including the Pastoral Council which is an advisory group to Father John. If you need help, if you have suggestions, if you have a beef or concern, I am able and willing to take it to Father John for his consideration.

Contact Information:
cell phone: (517) 242-7051
[email protected]

Mr. Antonio "Tony" DeLuca
 
 Biographical:
Married to Theresa
 Children - 2
  
Origins: Calabria Region, South Italy
My family immigrated to the United States, Lansing, in 1969. I hold dual citizenship, American & Italian. I started attending St. Therese School, in December of 1969, for second grade and that is where I began to learn the English language. I also received the Sacrament of Holy Communion during this time. Fast forward, our family, wife & 2 children, joined St. Therese Parish in 2005. 

I attended Lansing Community College and received a B.A. in Community & Public Administration from Central Michigan University. 
 
 Profession: Michigan House of Representatives (various legislative positions); Membership Services, at Associated Food & Petroleum Dealers Association of Michigan; Membership Director, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce; Mayoral Appointment to the Board of Commission, Lansing Board of Water and Light; and currently employed at Lansing Board of Water and Light.
Volunteer Organizations President, Italian American Club of Lansing (20 years); elected - Commissioner at COMITES of Detroit (aid/representation to Italian citizens in five mid-western states); Commissioner - Lansing Regional Sister City Commission (promoting Italy)
 Message:  St. Therese Parish/School has been and continues to very important to me and holds a special place in my heart.  The St. Therese community made me feel welcomed in 1969 and it continues to this current day!  I am forever grateful, and stand committed to assisting St. Therese Parish in continuing its prosperous future.
 
 Contact Information:
 cell phone: (517) 974-1706
mailto: [email protected]