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Clergy & Staff

Pastor

Monsignor Muller is originally from Mobile, Alabama and came to Birmingham in August of 1960 to teach at John Carroll High School. He had the first Catholic television show in the Birmingham area called Ask Father Muller. Msgr. Muller has been Pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows since 1989. You can reach him at ols@ourladyofsorrows.com or by calling the church office at 871-8121. 

Associate Pastor

Father Balta Pentareddy joined OLS in July 2016.  He comes to us from St. Aloysius Church.  You can reach him at pentareddybaltha@gmail.com or 871-8121.

Associate Pastor

Associate Pastor—Father Wilfred Emeh was incardinated in the Diocese of Buea in Cameroon (West Africa). In his earlier years, Fr. Wilfred was dedicated to pastoral care of Christians in the remote part of the diocese, where he trekked for long distances visiting villages to spread the faith. He is a Graduate Student at UAB, in Communications.  You can reach him at willyemeh16@yahoo.com, or 871-8121 ext 109.  
*Father Wilfred's Blog: http://frwilfredemeh.blogspot.com

Pastoral Care minister

Jane DeMeis visits the elderly and sick of the parish, hosts a monthly Mass and Lunch for our Very Important Persons (VIP) age 65 and older, and coordinates visits for those of our parish who can no longer attend Mass but would like to receive the Eucharist. Jane also assists parishioners plan funerals. Jane DeMeis can be reached at our office during normal office hours at 871-8121 ext. 108 or janed@ourladyofsorrows.com. 

Office Manager

Judy Trant is the office manager. To contact Judy, please email judyt@ourladyofsorrows.com or call 871-8121 ext. 102.

Church Secretary

Nancy Montegut is the church secretary. To contact Nancy, please call the church office at 871-8121 ext. 100 or email ols@ourladyofsorrows.com. 

bookkeeper

Kara Barlow is the church bookkeeper.  To contact Kara, please call the the church office or 871-8121 ext. 104 or email kbarlow@ourladyofsorrows.com 
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Parish School of Religion (PSR)

Suzanne Corso is the Director Religious Education (DRE) for children Pre K3-12th grade and oversees the Parish School of Religion at OLS. This includes sacramental preparation for First Holy Communion, First Reconciliation, and Confirmation. 
dre@ourladyofsorrows.com or 871-1431
*Visit the PSR Website for more details

DRE Administrative Assistant

Marcy Fleming is the administrative assistant to the DRE. She maintains PSR records, and documents & assists Sunday school teachers in their preparation each week.
psr@ourladyofsorrows.com or 871-1431.

High-School Youth Minister

Ginny Dooley is the Life Teen Youth Minister at Our Lady of Sorrows. She organizes and teaches our High School Youth Program.
youthminister@ourladyofsorrows.com or 413-6388
* Stay connected at olsyouth.com!

Middle School Youth Minister

Carol Wiget is our Middle School Youth Minister. She coordinates and runs weekly events for Middle School (6-8th graders) using the Life Teen EDGE program.  Carol is the mother of two precocious toddlers, Ender and Xavi, and wife to Paul.  As the second oldest of five children, she was raised Catholic in northern New Mexico.  She enjoys reading, visiting the beach, riding horses, and is a competitive board game player.  Carol holds a Bachelor's degree from New Mexico State University and a Master of Science degree from Texas A&M University.  While her background is in Agriculture, she is excited to use her talents to serve the youth of OLS.  You can reach her at 370-8294 or 
msyouthminister@ourladyofsorrows.com

Music ministers

Jody Coombs is our parish organist and co-director.  She plans the music liturgies, prepares orders of worship for funerals and weddings, and oversees the choirs.  Caroline Spears serves as co-director of music.  She schedules cantors, assists in securing instrumentalists, and directs the 10am Choir. jcoombs@ourladyofsorrows.com, 
carolinelspears@gmail.com, or 266-2063.
*See our music page for more information

Plant Manager

John Tombrello is the plant manager at OLS. He oversees all repairs, renovations, construction, and daily upkeep/maintenance of OLS. 
olsmaintenance@ourladyofsorrows.com or 871-8121.

Mother's Day Out

Angie Dunston is the Director of Mother’s Day Out. She staffs, schedules, and cares for our MDO program which is held during the school year and summer.
mdo@ourladyofsorrows.com or call the nursery at 871-3253.

Maintenance & Housekeeping

Lee Crowder is our campus maintenance staff, and Emma Paige is the rectory housekeeper.  
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