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Parish Administrator
Fr. Nick Baumgardner
Contact: 262-375-6500, ext 103
Email: nbaumgardner@stjosephgrafton.org
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Deacon
Al Lazaga
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Deacon, Director of Administration
Scott Wiese
Contact: 262-375-6500, ext 102
Email: swiese@stjosephgrafton.org
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Pastoral Associate
Sheri Hanson
Contact: 262-375-6500, ext 175
Email: shanson@stjosephgrafton.org
Fr. Nick was born and raised in Greendale and is the second youngest of seven children. He attended St. Alphonsus Grade School and Pius XI High School before going on to UW-Madison to pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering. Although he thought about being a priest from a very young age, it wasn’t until he was a student at Madison that he seriously discerned his calling.
Through his involvement at the St. Paul Catholic Student Center in Madison, and Catholic Youth Expeditions in Door County, he made the decision to leave Madison and enter seminary. He did his philosophy studies at Loyola University Chicago and his theology studies at St. Francis de Sales Seminary in Milwaukee.
Fr. Nick loves being a priest. He especially loves preaching, celebrating the Sacraments, spending time in the classrooms, and accompanying those who are most in need of God’s mercy. He is eager to get to know you and help you grow in your relationship with Christ and His Church.
As part of his ministry, Al visits those in the county jail and spends time with their families. He also visits those in hospitals and nursing homes who need his presence. Al is also the director of the continuing clergy formation program for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
Scott earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting in 1985 from St. Norbert College in DePere, Wisconsin and is a CPA. He is currently the controller for a manufacturing company in Milwaukee.
Scott and Jenny became members of St. Joseph Parish shortly after their marriage in 1985. They moved out of state in 1992, but joined the Parish again upon their return to the area in 1998. They live in Grafton and have two adult children, Ben and Emilee.
Sheri is the Pastoral Associate. She joined the Parish Staff in July 2013. She is responsible for organizing and implementing the Child and Youth Ministry classes, K4 – 11th graders’ sacramental preparation (Baptism, 1st Communion, 1st Reconciliation, and Confirmation), retreats, community outreach activities including Workcamp, and Vacation Bible School.
Sheri has a B.S. in Psychology and Philosophy from the University of Scranton, a M.A in Christian Doctrine from Marquette University, a M.S. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, as well as a certificate in Elementary and Middle School Education from Marquette University. Prior to working at St. Joseph Parish, Sheri conducted research on the cognitive development of young children, organized community events for a small town in North Carolina, and worked (and volunteered) at non-profit organizations serving vulnerable populations. Sheri also volunteered as a catechist for many years at churches in New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and, most recently, here at St. Joseph.
Sheri and her husband, Bob Wheeler, have been members of St. Joseph Parish since they moved to Wisconsin in June 2010.
Director of Liturgy and Worship
Randy Hilgers
Contact: 262-375-6500, ext 106
Email: rhilgers@stjosephgrafton.org
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Director of Stewardship and
Parish Bookkeeper
Madonne Rauch
262-375-6500, ext 122
Email: mrauch@stjosephgrafton.org
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Grade School Principal
Amanda Matthews
Contact: 262-375-6505
Email: amatthews@stjosephgrafton.org
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Grade School Secretary
Sue Henke
Contact: 262-375-6505, ext 150
Email: schooloffice@stjosephgrafton.org
Madonne joined the pastoral staff in August, 2020 as Bookkeeper. Her position is to provide financial record keeping for the Parish. In November of 2022 she added Director of Stewardship to her profile and serves the parish and staff by cultivating and growing the resources of the parish and promoting habits of good stewardship in the parish.
Madonne is also on the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council and is Deanery Representative for Ozaukee/Milwaukee. Prior to joining St. Joseph’s, Madonne worked as a Sales and Marketing Analyst for over 22 years with a global manufacturer of motors.
Madonne has two adult sons, Shane and Jon and three beautiful grandchildren, Anthony, Nathan and Sloane.
Additionally, Amanda holds a Masters in Educational Leadership and Curriculum and Instruction from Cardinal Stritch University. Amanda enjoys reading, cycling, and traveling with her three beautiful children, Grant, Aidan, and Isabelle.
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Associate Director of Formation
K4 – Grade 6
John Knetzger
Contact: 262-375-6500, ext 104
Email: jknetzger@stjosephgrafton.org
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Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Grade 6 – Young Adult
KC Kranich
Contact: 262-375-6500, Ext.
Email: kckranich@stjosephgrafton.org
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Christian Formation Administrative Assistant
Becky Meyer
Contact: 262-375-6500, ext 120
Email: cfoffice@stjosephgrafton.org
John joined the parish staff in September 2021 in the new role of Associate DIrector of Formation. He is responsible for helping Sheri Hanson organize and implement formation for 4K-11th grades.
John holds a Bachelor of Music degree from St. Norbert College and a Master of Music degree from Boston University. A former music educator and music minister, his most recent vocation was as an at-home dad.
John met his wife Sara in the parish choir and they were married here at St. Joseph’s in 2009. They live in Grafton with their three elementary schoolers.
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Communications Coordinator
Bonnie Reineking
Contact: 262-375-6500, ext 121
Email: breineking@stjosephgrafton.org
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Parish Secretary
Barb Newton
Contact: 262-375-6500, ext 100
Email: parish@stjosephgrafton.org
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Maintenance
Ryan Dreikosen
Contact: 262-375-6500
Email: rdreikosen@stjosephgrafton.org
For 18 years she worked as the Communication Coordinator in a parish in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
Prior to this position, her career was in retail management/buying. She is responsible for the creation and oversight of many forms of communication at St Joseph Parish.
Bonnie has been a parish member since 2002 and a part of the Adult Choir. Bonnie and her husband live in Grafton.
Barb and her husband, Jim, have been parishioners of St. Joseph Parish since 1980.
Prior to this position at the parish, Ryan worked in the printing industry. He was born and raised in Grafton and is a long time member of St. Joseph Parish.