THE FACETOFACE TEAM - 2009
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Ken Yasinski - President / Outreach Team Leader Originally from St. Walburg, Saskatchewan, he obtained a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a three-year certificate in Religious Studies from the University of Saskatchewan. In 2000 he began responding to requests to facilitate youth retreats which evolved into fulltime ministry. Ken currently works fulltime with FacetoFace Ministries overseeing it's activities, speaking at various retreats and conferences as well as producing, writing, and recording music. |
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Janelle Yasinski - Outreach Team She grew up Saskatoon Saskatchewan. Janelle obatained Education and French degree from the University of Saskatchewan and works full time at the Sasktoon French School, while working part-time with FacetoFace Ministries. Before joining the ministry she attended the John Paul II bible school, served one year with Behold the Lamb retreat team, worked one year with Life Vision Communications and was the backup singer for the WYD theme song singer Janelle Reinhart. Janelle assists at FacetoFace Retreat, assits with the children's ministry, and sings & records with Roadside Cry. She has been on staff with FacetoFace Ministries since 2003. |
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Sarah de Jong - Outreach Team/Chidlren's Ministry Coordinator She grew up in Brooks, Alberta and joined Face II Face Ministries in 2006. She has recently graduated from the U of S with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Religious Studies, and is currently studying to be an Elementary teacher. During Face II Face retreats, Sarah serves in the Children's Ministry as well as sings with Roadside Cry. |
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Jon Courchene - Outreach Team/Bus Trip Director He is originally from Lanigan, Saskatchewan. After graduation Jon spent four years doing various types of youth ministry, including two years as a Deanery Youth Ministries Coordinator in the Diocese of Prince Albert. With a background in drama and a renewed desire for retreat ministry, Jon joined Face to Face Ministries in 2007 as a volunteer while beginning his studies at the University of Saskatchewan. Jon is currently in his third year, working towards a Bachelor of Arts degree in social work, and is now a staff member with Face to Face Ministries as the Drama Team leader. |
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Leah Kouwenhoven - Outreach Team She is originally from
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Garth Wruck - Assistant Director (Administration and Finance) Garth resides in the Town of Vonda, Saskatchewan with his wife Denise and their two children. He is a convert to the Catholic faith and proudly acclaims that he is the 'youngest' member of the FacetoFace staff, entering into full communion with the Church in 2005. Garth has a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan and a Master of Science from the University of Alberta. He works as an insurance broker in Vonda and part-time as the ministry's Assistant Director (Stewardship and Marketing), working primarily on fundraising, communications and marketing.Garth is also a member of the FacetoFace Board of Directors. In is spare time he is a songwriter and recording artist as part of a Catholic contemporary rock band |
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Tolysha Dale - Outreach Team Tolysha has lived in |
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Lyndsie McCallum - Outreach Team Lyndsie is originally from |
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Masson Normand - Outreach Team Born and raised in Saskatoon Saskatchewan, Masson graduated from St. Joseph High School and moved to St. Malo Manitoba to live and work at the Catholic School of Evangelization (CSE). At the CSE, Masson served on the Catholic Outreach Team facilitating retreats for all ages and building youth ministry programs in 2 parishes in Winnipeg. Gifted with a musical spirit, he has lead many forms of Music Ministry for many parishes, diocesan events and varied pilgrimages. Currently, Masson attends the University of Saskatchewan studying in the College of Arts and Science and has served with Face II Face Ministries since 2009. |










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