Pastoral Leadership
Clergy, Staff & Pastoral Councils
Meet our dedicated parish priest, parish secretary, pastoral associates, and leadership councils serving the St. Luke's Wantirna community.
Pastoral Team
St. Luke's Staff
Christina Williams
Parish Secretary & Administrator
Christina manages parish office operations, weekly bulletin publications, sacramental registrations, hall bookings, and reception with cheerful dedication.
Luzina Saldanha
Pastoral Associate
Luzina coordinates parish sacramental preparation programs for children, RCIA inquiry for adults, and pastoral visitation to elderly parishioners and nursing homes.
Gerard Porter
Chair, Parish Finance Committee
Gerard works alongside Fr. Joseph Amal and the finance team to oversee transparent financial stewardship, property maintenance, and capital works across St. Luke's.
Honor Tanner
Coordinator, Socio-Pastoral Team
Honor coordinates parish community events, multicultural feast days, morning teas, and fellowship lunches that bring our diverse community together.
Julie Coster
Safeguarding Committee Officer
Julie ensures St. Luke's adheres strictly to Victorian Child Safe Standards and Archdiocese of Melbourne safeguarding policies for all clergy, staff, and volunteers.
Committees & Councils
Parish Leadership Team (G5)
An advisory group of parishioners meeting with Fr. Joseph to discuss parish strategy, enrich our spiritual life, and ensure our parish mission statement is lived out across all gatherings.
- Fr. Joseph Amal SDBParish Priest & Chair
- Christina WilliamsParish Secretary & Administration
- Lucian GoonesekeraPastoral Council Member
- Jeremy MorrisonPastoral & Maintenance Liaison
Parish Finance Committee (SLFC)
Assisting the Parish Priest in administering parish finances, managing capital budgets, maintaining church and hall facilities, and ensuring responsible, transparent stewardship.
- Gerard PorterFinance Chair
- Aloysius De AlmeidaFinancial Administration
- John BonatoCapital Works & Maintenance
- Chris WilliamsParish Administration
- Yvonne HartStewardship & Governance
- Fr. Joseph Amal SDBParish Priest
Socio-Pastoral Group Coordinators
The Socio-Pastoral Coordination Team (SLSPCT) unites coordinators from all parish ministries to foster communication, share creative ideas, and nurture parish engagement.
Socio-Pastoral Team Leader
Honor Tanner
Catechists Coordinator
Luzina Saldanha
Altar Servers Guild
Chris Manchee
Choir & Liturgical Music
Genevieve Bourke & Christine Fritz
Friendship Group
Pat Norman & Maria Bonato
Memorial Garden Coordinator
Sandra Hayden
SVDP Conference & Piety Stall
Janet Kruger
Baptism Preparation Team
Franka Waters
Divine Mercy Group
Tina Mayhill
Club 45 Senior Fellowship
Marilynne Sontag
Take Mary Home Rosary
Rosy Paul
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