Meet Wendy

About

I’ve worked at Sons of Zebedee – St. John and St. James, as pianist, organist, cantor, choir director, and music liturgist since September, 2001 and 2003, respectively. I followed longtime organist, Margaret Gernenz, with whom my mom, Kathy Pelletier, sang in the choir, since 1983. I began working at St. Mary in July, 2013.

I also, since 2002, teach Music 3K-8 at Shepherd of the Hills Catholic School in Eden.

I graduated from Goodrich High School, Fond du Lac, then UW-Platteville, with a Bachelors of Science degree in Music Education (Piano and Vocal) and a Minor in Psychology.

Besides playing and cantoring for most of the Masses, I also choose all of the Mass music for the church year, email song lists to Father Miniatt, Marisa Gassner, and choir members monthly, rehearse weekly with other cantors, and conduct choir rehearsals.

I love being a member of SOZ, and working for both parishes, because of the people! I feel so blessed that I can use my gifts to worship and praise God with such a wonderful, faith-filled, church family.

Contact Information

Favorite Saint

Saint Cecelia, the patron saint of musicians.

Favorite Bible Verse

“The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear?” (Psalm 27:12).

Random Facts

For a summer job during college, I worked at a Christian guest ranch in Colorado, as a singing waitress and assistant activities director.

I also taught music in Anchorage, Alaska for 5 years, then played piano professionally in San Diego for 8 years.

Hobbies

Singing with the Fond du Lac Women’s Chorus, dancing, swimming, and traveling.