Parish Council ( 2017 - 2020 )
Father John Echewodo
Parish Priest
Father John is Nigerian by birth and a Brisbane priest by virtue of priestly ordination. He is the 6th child of late Cletus Echewodo Ajah and late Felicia Uloji Ajah. He is one of eight children, with five brothers, an older sister and a twin sister.
Father John is one of the four Nigerian students, that came to the Archdiocese of Brisbane in 2007. At the completion of his studies and formation through Banyo Seminary, he was ordained to the presbyterate on the 8th December, 2010, on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God and our Mother.
Father John has a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Imo State Owerri, Nigeria and another degree also in Philosophy from Seat of Wisdom Major Seminary, Owerri, Imo State, which is an affiliate Institute of the Pontifical Urban University Rome. He also has a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from the Brisbane College of Theology and a Masters of Art in Theology from the Australian Catholic University.
Father John can be contacted on :Phone: 075529 9144 or Email: coomera@bne.catholic.net.au
Carmel Naidoo
Parish Council Chairperson
As the chairperson of the Parish Council and as a representative of the whole parish, I oversee with Fr John, the successful operation of the various ministries of our parish. I will endeavour to lead the ongoing growth and harmony of these ministries and our faith community through an approach that is collaborative and supportive.
Anand Pinto
Parish Council Vice- Chairperson
As the vice- chairperson of the Parish Council , I work collaboratively with Father John, the chairperson and the parish council to support the various Parish Ministries and do my best to achieve the Promotion and ICT goals identified by the Council.
Michael Pearcy
Social Activities Co-ordinator
Coordinating social activities, welcoming new parishioners, and social justice programs such as Cherish Life and St Vincent de Paul
Cassandra Balinas
Youth Ministry Coordinator, Coomera Venire Youth Leader
Head of Coomera Venire Youth group; organises monthly Youth masses; leads Youth Band/Choir and organises Youth-led Liturgical events.
Email: venire@stmaryscoomera.net.au
Kaska Cygan
Parish Council Secretary
Lydia Rodrigues
Liturgy Ministry