Music Ministry: The Sound of St. Colette
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Meet our Musicians
Nicole - Vocalist/Director of music Ministry
Nicole recently joined the parish family of St. Colette this September! She received her Bachelor of Music Therapy at Cleveland State University. She is also the Director of Music Ministry for Catching Fire, a young adult ministry. In her free time, she enjoys running 5k's, playing ultimate frisbee and volleyball, and going on hikes. She has a dog named Lily-May who she enjoys taking walks and playing with.
CHRISTOPHER CHARLILLO- VOCALIST
Christopher has been serving St. Colette Catholic Church since 2014 as a vocalist. His inspiration to sing and be active at St. Colette started with his grandfather who was a musician. He was encouraged to participate and has been happy ever since. Christopher keeps returning because "the caring and thoughtful St. Colette Staff and parishioners make this a wonderful place to be every week." In his free time, Christopher can be found exercising, skiing, gardening, traveling and camping.
Ralph Holstein
Ralph has been serving St. Colette Catholic Church since 1984 as a bassist. Ralph enjoys giving back to the church and his community along with playing and participating in the ensemble of talent at St. Colette. He has been playing since the 4th grade and his music talents extend beyond the double bass to the guitar, electric bass, and cello. When not performing for the church, Ralph enjoys spending time with his family and traveling. During the day, Ralph is employed at Albion Industries Inc.
Todd Schrader - Guitarist
Todd has been serving St. Colette Catholic Church with his guitar skills since 2013. However, he had the passion for music at the age of 8 when he began his first guitar lessons. He has done a lot of self teaching as an adult. To Todd, music is "like praying twice, which is awesome!" He views his talents as gifts from God and he is happy to share them. Todd is a full-time attorney at Seeley, Savidge, Ebert & Gourash Co., LPA and enjoys golfing and hunting in his free time.
In Memoriam
John A. Venesile, Ph.d. - PIANIST/ORGANIST (1937-2016)
Dr. John served St. Colette Catholic Church starting in 2005 as a piano virtuoso. His family taught him the love of music and he carried that joy and love forward to acquire his doctorate from Case Western Reserve University. He enjoyed working with other musicians in the parish and sharing his talents with God and the parish community. Dr. John was a retired professor emeritus from Cuyahoga Community College and he always enjoyed spending as much time in the sun and by the ocean as he could.
Charlie Hannon, Pianist (1961-2022)
Charlie’s love of God, sense of humor, and talent are just some of the characteristics that made him a beloved member of Music Ministry (pictured above, top left at the Penny Carnival 2021). His quiet confidence in his ability and musicianship, and the subtle smile that often graced his face when he played, was enough to know that his music was his prayer…. and so was his sense of humor! He would always say how grateful he was to be a part of our ministry, but we remain the grateful ones. His witness continues to inspire us each and every time we make music together at Mass.
Little Charlie Buckets,
largely kind He’ll hardly cause a ruckus.
He says, “What’s that, Oh neat”
An unrehearsed mid-Mass treat!
Not a problem, as he mutters
A snarly Charlie quip Through this teeth.
As yet a humble guy
He sits and pries
The music from the keys.