Kerry McKeon-Paquette

Kerry McKeon-Paquette

Administrative Technician

Kerry is our Administrative Technician. She works as our Safe Environment Coordinator, maintains our growing social media presence, and assists with bookkeeping. She worked in banking for 15 years before coming to St. John’s in 2012. She lives in New Hartford with her husband Todd and two children, Keelin and Ryan. When her children aren’t keeping her busy with extra-curricular activities, she enjoys traveling with her family.

Dick Vetere

Dick Vetere

Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Our new Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry is Dick (Dominick, officially) Vetere. Dick is a Utica native, a graduate of Proctor High School and SUNY Poly and currently resides in Utica. He is also a graduate of Leadership Mohawk Valley. Dick is the owner of a local small business and proudly supports “all things local”, from locally owned restaurants and small businesses to the arts and culture. Dick has worked in Youth Ministry since his college days and feels strongly that we are all charged to do the very best we can for our youth.

 

Donna DiPietro

Donna DiPietro

Senior Bookkeeper

Donna is our Senior Bookkeeper. She has held this position for 6 1/2 years. She resides in New Hartford with husband Gabe. She has two children, Alexander and Samantha. Donna graduated from Utica College with a BS in Accounting. She enjoys spending time with her family.

Karen Pohorecki

Director of Music

Karen is our new Director of Music. She studied at Fredonia School of Music and is certified by the Syracuse Diocese Organist Training Program. Karen is often assisted by her husband Darren, who also has a notable music background. They have been married for 23 years and have two children, Gregory and Megan. Karen is also employed with Whitesboro Central Schools and is a Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach.