LEADERSHIP
PARISH STAFF
Mr. Kenny Arrington, Director of Music
Kenny joined St. Raymond in 2013 after serving various Churches in the Philadelphia region. Kenny is a music teacher in the Philadelphia School System and founded the Philadelphia Catholic Mass Choir that sang for Pope Francis during his visit to Philadelphia.
Deacon Bill Bradley
Deacon Bill was ordained a Deacon in 2013 and has served at St. Raymond (where he and his wife Cindy have worshipped since 1973) since ordination. Deacon Bill retired from a career in Financial Services and previously served as the Director of the Office of Black Catholics for the Archdiocese.
Ms. Araminta Brown, Pastoral Associate, Life Groups, Discipleship, and Outreach
Minta, a native of Germantown and a convert to the faith while her son was attending a Catholic School, has worshipped at St. Raymond for many years. She joined our staff in 2016 after retiring from a career in accounting.
Deacon Michael Lewandowski
Deacon Michael was ordained in the Archdiocese of Baltimore in 2021 and served the Catholic Parishes of South Washington County, MD until moving to the Philadelphia area full time in 2025. Prior to his ordination, he served in the Federal Government for over 30 years, retiring from the Federal Reserve Board in 2016. He and his wife, Laura, were delighted to be assigned to St. Raymond’s, in part because Laura grew up in Mount Airy. Both feel blessed to cal St. Raymond thier home.
Ms. Brandi Whitehead, Office Manager and Youth Outreach Director
Brandi, whose family have been connected to St. Raymond for generations, joined the Parish Staff in 2019. Her joy brightens every phone call and visit to our office.
Father Charles Zlock, Pastor
Fr. Charles Zlock was ordained a priest of Jesus Christ for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in 1994. During his 30 year ministry, he is most proud of two accomplishments: Being a member of a focus group convened by “Catholic Leadership Institute” to rewrite and publish the “Good Leaders – Good Shepherds" curriculum and leading
students to help out in various recovery efforts in Mississippi and New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.
CALLED FOR MORE COMMITTEE
Deacon Bill Bradley
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Ms. Araminta Brown
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Mrs. Lisa Barrimond
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Mr. Rob Barrimond
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Ms. Christine Friel
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Ms. Jessie Marushak
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Mr. Samuel Pauling
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Mr. Phil Schwarz
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Fr. Charles Zlock
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PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL
Deacon Bill Bradley, Ex officio
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Ms. Cynthia Brown
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Ms. Jamette Davis
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Mr. Komlavi Ekouevi
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Ms. LaVerne M. Jones
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Mr. Emery Matthews
Mrs. Connie Mikell​
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Mr. William Wechsler
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Fr. Charles Zlock, Ex officio