Our Team

Leadership at New Roads includes staff and parishioners. In addition to the staff members below, we are grateful to have several parishioners serving in leadership roles on our Collaborative Pastoral Council and our Finance Councils.

Matt Ellenberger, Worship Leader
mellenberger@newroadscatholic.org
Hometown: Plymouth
Favorite hobby: Disc golf
Favorite Scripture passage: "I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing." John 15:5
What do you love most about working in the Church? Seeing the people of God become all that they can be.

Lou Fabrizio, Finance and Operations Manager
lfabrizio@newroadscatholic.org ext. 53
Hometown: Watertown, MA
Favorite hobby: Playing golf with my 3 sons
Favorite Scripture passage: Matthew 6:25-34
Favorite meal: Spaghetti with olive oil, garlic, and anchovies
What do you love most about working in the Church? The opportunity to use my knowledge and skills to assist the collaborative in implementing a successful pastoral plan, a plan that will ultimately ensure the long-term viability of St. Joseph and St. Luke parishes.

Grace Murphy, Children's Ministry Coordinator
gmurphy@newroadscatholic.org ext. 54
Hometown: Natick, MA
Favorite hobby: Making music and cooking
Favorite Scripture passage: "You have been told, O mortal what is good, and what the Lord requires of you: Only to do justice, and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8
Favorite meal: Cemitas and tortas (Mexican sandwiches) or grilled salmon
What do you love most about working in the Church? 1. Hearing how God is working in people's lives.
2. Getting to watch the amazing gifts God has given people shine!

Fr. Thom Mahoney, Pastor
tmahoney@newroadscatholic.org ext. 11
Hometown: Wellesley, MA
Favorite hobby: Skiing, especially with my family
Favorite Scripture passage: “Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7
Favorite meal: Anything I’m invited to share at YOUR house, except maybe beets and peas!
What do you love most about working in the Church? The privilege of being welcomed into the most meaningful part of the lives of God’s people.

Kathy O’Leary, Creative Director
koleary@newroadscatholic.org ext. 52
Hometown: Sudbury, MA
Favorite hobby: Cooking with my husband
Favorite Scripture passage: “For I know well the plans I have in mind for you...plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of hope.” Jeremiah 29:11
Favorite meal: Thanksgiving dinner. And popcorn!
What do you love most about working in the Church? Being part of the incredible mission of growing God’s kingdom; working with a team that is courageous, driven, and inspiring.

Tracey Summerhayes, Administrative Assistant
tsummerhayes@newroadscatholic.org ext. 10
Hometown: Belmont, MA
Favorite hobby: Hiking with my husband and son. Running.
Favorite Scripture passage: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do no lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6
Favorite meal: Fresh-made pasta, steak, and anything my husband cooks
What do you love most about working in the Church? Supporting a team and a community that has a true vision and commitment to supporting those who seek, no matter where they are on their faith journey.