ST. THOMAS BY THE SEA
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Parish Council

The Parish Council is established to act and serve in an advisory capacity with Fr. Paul and Deacon Steve Seymour in all matters pertaining to the spiritual and educational affairs of the Parish.It will recommend programs policies, and procedures that will fulfill the needs of the Parish community, and will ensure that those programs and policies are properly implemented by established committees of the Council.

The Council is made up of the Pastor, six at-large members duly elected by permanent parishioners, two members appointed by the pastor, a representative of the Altar Rosary Society, and a representative of winter visitors, appointed by the Pastor.

In addition to Fr. Paul and Deacon Steve, the following parishioners currently serve on the Parish Council:


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Tina D’Aversa (Chairperson)
daversatm@gmail.com
678-457-0677
Tina is a Conservative, Christian mother, Wife, Educator and Community Leader. She is a graduate of the University of Alabama, the University of South Alabama and Keller Graduate School Management, and is proudly helping others along the Gulf Coast reach their education and real estate goals. She currently teaches algebra and geometry, prior to which she was principal of a Catholic elementary/middle school. In the past she worked as a publishing media executive, and was a member of her city council in Georgia. Tina grew up long the Alabama Gulf Coast and returned here with her husband and two of her three sons in 2015 to fulfill her dream of living in Orange Beach. Tina is an avid jogger and boater.

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Ellen Passage
(Winter visitor representative)
ellenpassage @aol.com
517-881-6615
As Winter Visitor Contact, I field phone calls and questions from Snowbird parishioners, provide feedback for their concerns, ideas, and compliments to the Parish Council, and assist with parish activities.  I have been filling this role since 2011.  My home parish is St. Thomas Aquinas in East Lansing, Michigan where I attended catholic school, sent my daughters to catholic school, and taught Religious Education classes.  Since retirement in 2001, my husband, my sister, and I have been wintering in Orange Beach.  We  enjoy the better weather and life at the beach for the winter months.  St. Thomas by the Sea has been our winter parish for many years, and we always look forward to interacting with our old and new acquaintances.


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Laura Bosarge
(Altar Rosary Society President)
lwbosarge@me.com
251-209-2187
Laura has been a parishioner since 2001,  after moving to Orange Beach from Mobile. She attended Little Flower elementary , McGill-Toolen High School, then Graduated from South Alabama.
She has been married to Mike for 36 years.  They are blessed with two daughters and twin grandchildren.  Laura enjoys singing with the choir, is currently President of the Altar Rosary Society, serves on the Parish Council and is a kitchen volunteer for Mary’s Shelter Bingo.
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Mark Dickhute (Vice-Chairperson)
dickhutelaw@gmail.com
401-980-3259
Mark graduated in 1983 from Creighton University’s School of Law. He has actively practiced law for 37 years, and is licensed in Alabama, practicing primarily in the areas of real estate, probate, and civil ligation. He and his wife Nancy  have been married for 37 years, and moved to Orange Beach a few years ago. They are the proud parents of two sons, and have two grandchildren. Mark is currently a lector and usher at St. Thomas by the Sea, and welcomes the opportunity to use his skills and talents as a member of the Parish Council.


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Andree Drouilhet (Secretary)
a_drouilhet@yahoo.com
610-202-5997
Andree and her husband have vacationed in Orange Beach with their two daughters since 2007. In 2017 they turned their vacation home into a part-time residence, and this has now become their home. She serves as a Eucharistic Minister and as facilitator for Daughters of Mary. Andree has a thirst for growing in her relationship with Our Lord, and loves opportunities to both share and quench that thirst. She expressed feeling honored to serve on the Parish Council, and looks forward to helping our Parish grow in relationship with God and in living out our Catholic faith.


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Van Bielkiewicz
vabunch2@aol.com
225-281-1107
Van and his wife Annette have been married for 43 years; they have one daughter and one granddaughter. They had been visiting  Orange Beach and were part-time parishioners for over 12 years, while living in Port Allen, Louisiana. After retirement from his business, Van and Annette became full-time residents of Orange Beach.  He states he is honored to serve on the Parish Council.

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Deacon Steve Seymou

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Fr. Paul Iruthayasamy, H.G.N.


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    • Confirmation
    • Marriage
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • Holy Orders >
      • Get to Know Seminarians
  • Ministries
    • CCD
    • Music Ministry
    • Adult Faith Formation >
      • Daughters of Mary
      • SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES
      • Men of St Joseph
    • Altar Rosary Society
    • Respect Life Committee >
      • Mary’s Shelter Gulf Coast
    • Knights of Columbus
    • Hispanic Ministry
  • Resources
    • Bulletins
    • Watch Sunday Mass
    • Formed
    • Online Giving
  • About Us
    • Parish Council
    • Finance Council
    • Gift Shop
    • Parish History >
      • Decorative Elements of Church
    • Parish Registration
    • Photos
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