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CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY

CYM Staff

Mrs. Luisa Palting
Pastorate Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Confirmation Coordinator
Full Name: Maria Luisa Diaz Giorla Palting
Family: Married to Candido for more than 30 years. Mom to young adults Alex and CJ, who were nurtured by the CYM program at St. Louis. Mom-in-law to Tyler (Alex) and soon Abbey (CJ). Rescue pup, Lily, was born in Jan. 2024!
Favorite part of work: Being around awesome, funny, merciful coworkers and young people who give me energy and a new perspective every day.
Favorite Saint: Mary Queen of the Universe
Favorite Quote:"...do not worry about...what you are to say. For the holy Spirit will teach you at that moment what you should say." Luke 12:11-12
Email: lpalting@stlouisparish.org

Mr. Orrin Douglas Payne (Doug)
Associate of Youth and Young Adult Minister

Full Name: Orrin Douglas Payne 
Family: I am married to my best friend and wife Ellen.
Favorite part of work: To witness, educate, and serve all those who walk through the doors of St. Louis with a team of convicted disciples of Jesus Christ. 
Favorite Saint: St. Joseph 
Favorite Quote: "For love consists, not in the extent of our happiness, but in the firmness of our determination to try to please God in everything" Teresa of Avila
Email: dpayne@stlouisparish.org

Mrs. María Cristina Peano Tenaglia (MC)
Associate of Youth Minister/Office Manager

Full Name: Maria Cristina Peano Tenaglia
Family: Married to a wonderful man, Edo.  3 Children: Vanessa (daughter), Domenic (step-son) and Gabriella (step-daughter). I’m blessed to have my mom living with us, and our furry son, Carmelo.  I have an awesome, fun and loud Italian family!
Favorite part of work: My awesome co-workers, the amazing young people and volunteers involved in the CYM, and the chance to share my faith and experiences with them.
Favorite Saint: St. Anthony
Favorite Quote: The will of God will never take you where the grace of God cannot keep you. Everything is possible, if you Believe in God!
Email: mctenaglia@stlouisparish.org

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Fun Friday scheduled for tonight is cancelled.

Those who bought a ticket can be reimbursed by contacting Meg at 410-531-6668 or mclarke@stlouisparish.org.