Meet Our Staff
Our Pastor, Reverend Edward J. Healey was born, raised, and educated in Attleboro, Massachusetts. He graduated from Bishop Feehan High School in 1972. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Westfield State College in 1976 and a Master of Arts and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Rehabilitation Counseling from Assumption College in Worcester in 1980.
After working as a Service Coordinator for the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health in Taunton he entered St. John Seminary in Boston in September 1982. After completing the requirements for the Master of Divinity degree, he was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Fall River in 1987. Father Healey first served as a Parochial Vicar at St. Pius Xth Parish in South Yarmouth for six years before accepting an assignment as Priest Chaplain at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis. While serving as hospital chaplain Father Healey continued to serve the Hispanic Catholic Community of Cape Cod which he had helped to found in 1989 and would lead until he left Cape Cod in 1999. While serving at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis from 1993 to 1999 he was the first resident at St. Francis Xavier Parish in Hyannis until June of 1996 when he moved to Christ the King Parish and was resident here until his departure for Fall River in February 1999. From February 1999 to June 2005 Father Healey served as the Rector of the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in Fall River and as the Secretary for Community Services in the cabinet of then-Bishop Sean P. O’Malley and the Diocesan Director of Hospital Ministry from 1998 until 2005. In 2005 Father Healey became the Pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in West Harwich.
In 2015 He was appointed the Diocesan Officer for Ecumenical and Inter-religious Affairs and in June 2016 has become the third pastor of Christ the King Parish in Mashpee succeeding the founding Pastor Monsignor Ronald A. Tosti and Monsignor Daniel F. Hoye. Father Healey has a great interest in church history, liturgy, and scripture as well as in leading pilgrimages especially to the Holy Land which he has now visited over ten times and introduced well over two hundred pilgrims to the sites associated with the life and ministry of Jesus there. Father Healey is a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus and a member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. Father Healey encourages all to join him in deepening their knowledge of the faith, our scriptures, history, and traditions through further formation throughout adulthood. Father may be contacted at 508-477-7700 ext.
Deacon Robert D. Lemay was born and raised in Lowell, Massachusetts along with his brother and sister. After graduating from St. Joseph’s High School in Lowell he enlisted into the Marine Corps. In 1958 he married the former Joanne Nowak and together they raised three sons and a daughter. Deacon Lemay left the Marine Corps and completed a twenty-seven-year military career in the United States Coast Guard. Meanwhile, he began and completed his studies for the Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Fall River and was ordained by Bishop Cronin on November 6, 1982. He was assigned to St. John’s Parish in Pocasset and subsequently here at Christ the King in Mashpee. During this time, he pursued further studies at Bridgewater State College and received his BSW in 1989. He worked for the Department of Social Services in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts until his appointment as a full-time Pastoral Assistant at Christ the King Parish in November of 1993. He is the first full-time Deacon/ Pastoral Assistant in this diocese.
In his spare time, he enjoys archery, fishing, and reading. He and Joanne enjoy traveling, particularly to be with their grandchildren.
Deacon Frank D. Fantasia, a native of Watertown, Massachusetts, was educated in the Watertown public schools. Studied at Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts where he received a B.S. degree in Economics with the class of 1964. Attended Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts. Served in the Massachusetts Air National Guard from 1965 to 1971. In 1969, married the former Marie B. Alberico, also of Watertown and Boston College class of 1963. Together they raised a daughter and a son. Deacon Fantasia, a retired banker was employed in the banking industry for more than thirty years. He began and completed his studies for the Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Fall River and was ordained by Bishop Sean O’Malley on May 24, 1997. He was assigned to Elizabeth Seton Parish in North Falmouth and subsequently to Christ The King Parish in Mashpee. Deacon Fantasia is the former assistant director to the office of the Permanent Deaconate in the diocese and was also appointed by Bishop Coleman as a diocesan delegate to the 49th Eucharistic Congress that was held in Quebec City on June 2008.
An avid automobile enthusiast, Deacon Fantasia also enjoys music, golf, and reading.
Deacon David Edward Pierce, was born and raised in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He married the former Diane Vieira of Fall River in 1971. Diane and he live in Sandwich. They have two adult children, Michael and Jonathan, and five grandchildren: Luke, Betsy, Melina, Evelyn, and Cameron.
David is a former Director of the Commonwealth’s Division of Marine Fisheries. He helped lead that agency’s involvement in all facets of marine fisheries management and science. He retired in 2019 after 48 years of service to the Commonwealth.
David received his B.S. (1971) and M.S. (1981) in Marine Biology from UMass Dartmouth and his Ph.D. (1996) in Environmental Science from UMass Boston.
Becoming a Catholic in 1994 and active in RCIA for many years, David later entered the Diocese’s Permanent Diaconate Program and was ordained in October 2007 when he was assigned to St. John the Evangelist in Pocasset and later served at both St. John and St. Elizabeth Seton in North Falmouth. He transferred back to Christ the King where he worshiped with his family for about 23 years.
David enjoys backpacking, music, and writing. He continues his involvement in our parish’s RCIA. Diane and he love to travel and enjoy the companionship of family and good friends.
Deacon Peter Henry Schutzler, Born in Arlington Heights, IL, and raised in Lancaster, PA. After graduating from high school in 1984, Deacon Peter enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and served on active duty from 1984-1988. He graduated with a B.S. in Secondary Education from The Pennsylvania State University in 1992, and received his M.S. in Counseling Psychology/Marriage and Family Therapy from Chestnut Hill College in 1999.
In 1992 Deacon Peter completed the RCIA process and received his Sacraments at St. Elizabeth Church in Whitehall, PA. In May of 1992, he married Kathryn Durkin.
Deacon Peter and Kate reside in Mashpee and have two adult daughters. Their oldest daughter Magdalena resides in Bethlehem, PA and Hannah reside in Hyannis, MA.
Peter has served as a teacher and school administrator in public and Catholic schools in both Pennsylvania and Massachusetts for over 30 years. He served St. John Paul II High School Hyannis as a theology teacher and member of the campus ministry team. And currently serves as principal at St. Pius X School in South Yarmouth, MA
Deacon Peter was ordained by the Most Reverend John O. Barres on April 25, 2015, in the Diocese of Allentown, PA. He was assigned as a deacon at St. Ann Church located in Emmaus, PA. He served as the Assistant Director for the Office of the Permanent Diaconate in the Diocese of Allentown from January 2017 to July 2019. After relocating to Mashpee in 2020, Deacon Peter was assigned to Christ the King Parish.
In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, and being on, in, and next to any body of water. He and Kate enjoy spending time with family and friends and developed a true love of Cape Cod, after spending 20 + years visiting and now moving here permanently to be closer to their daughter Hannah.
Deacon Brendan Brides , a native of Ireland, was educated by the Presentation Brothers in Cork City, Ireland. Deacon Brendan emigrated to the United States in 1986. Shortly thereafter, he met his wife, Gail. They married in the early nineties and have resided in Sandwich ever since. They have a son, Patrick, who grew up attending religious education and serving as an altar server for many years at Christ The King Parish. Patrick now serves in the United States Navy. Deacon Brendan worked for many years as a building contractor on Cape Cod where he oversaw the construction of many fine houses in his career. In 2013 he decided to accept a position as building commissioner for a local municipality. He continues in that position today.
After his ordination by Bishop Coleman to the permanent diaconate in 2013, Brendan was transferred to Saint Johns in Pocasset. He spent six and a half years there serving the people of Bourne. He and his wife Gail returned to Christ the King in 2021 and although they sincerely miss the great people of Saint Johns, they are very happy to be back at their home parish of Christ the King. Besides being active at Christ the King, Deacon Brendan is currently a mentor for gentleman that is going through the permanent deacon program and he is also actively involved in assessing the latest class of applicants to the permanent diaconate for the Diocese of Fall River.
Director of Faith Formation – Jane Costello
Jane was born, raised and a lifelong resident of Needham, Massachusetts and an active member of Saint Joseph Parish until moving permanently to her new home in Cataumet in 2022 with her husband Pete and son, Stephen. She graduated Needham High School in 1981 and received her Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Medical Technology and Molecular Biology from Framingham State University in 1985. Jane has been an Account Executive in Medical Diagnostic Sales since 1986 covering the hospital laboratories of New England and currently the region of Boston to the Cape.
Jane attributes her strong Catholic faith to her wonderful parent’s Paul and Miriam Costello who led and taught by example. In high school, while being active in sports, she also worked at the St. Joseph’s rectory, was a leader in CYO and began teaching CCD, which has continued to this day. Jane has always loved teaching the younger children, especially First Communion, while planting the seeds of our faith.
When not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, long walks with her two Golden Retrievers, curling up with her two Siberian cats (a true animal house!), gardening, traveling, dog training, and Nantucket basket making.
Youth Minister ~ Sarah Provencher
Sarah grew up in Litchfield, NH with her amazing parents, Tammy and Jim, and younger brother, Alan. She graduated from Alvirne High School in Hudson, NH in 1996. Following high school, she attended Rivier College in Nashua, NH and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2000.
Sarah began her nursing career at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Nashua, NH. She was baptized and became Catholic in 2000 (along with her brother and sister-in-law) through the RCIA program at St. Kathryn’s Parish in Hudson, NH. Then she married her high school sweetheart, Pete in 2002 and they moved to Mashpee, MA. Sarah and Pete joined Christ the King Parish shortly after their move to the Cape in 2002 where her faith has blossomed. Being involved with the children’s choir, Nativity Pageant, and Faith Formation with her girls planted the seed for deeper involvement in the Catholic community. Sarah works in the Nursing Education Department for Cape Cod Healthcare and has worked for Cape Cod Healthcare for the last 22 years. Sarah’s most loved job is being a girl mom of two young ladies, Evelyn and Theresa. Sarah is currently in her “Dog Mom Era” and loves her dog, Dasher, who is always happy to see her! Sarah enjoys spending time with family and friends, walks on the beach with her dog, coloring, arts and crafts, shopping, and eating chocolate!
Director of Music, James “Jim” DeFrancesco
Jim has worked as a pastoral musician since 1992. He was the Director of Music and Liturgy for the parishes of Sacred Heart in North Attleboro (1992-1994), Corpus Christi in Sandwich (1995-2004), and comes to Christ the King after 18 years at St. Kateri Tekakwitha in Plymouth (2006 – present). During this period Jim directed adult and youth choirs, trained cantors, arranged music for various instruments, and composed music for the liturgy. Jim is a middle school mathematics teacher in his spare time and is currently in his 21st year of teaching for the Plymouth Public Schools.
Jim holds a degree in music from Rhode Island College in Providence, RI and is a product of Bishop Hendricken Catholic High School in Warwick, RI. He has a master’s degree in education from Fitchburg State. Jim and his wife, Sharon, were married in 1994 and moved to Mashpee in the Spring of 1995 upon Jim’s acceptance of the job as music director at Corpus Christi in Sandwich. They and their two sons live in Mashpee.
When not teaching, composing or directing, Jim enjoys playing softball in the Cape Cod Senior Softball League as well as tennis and pickleball.
Assistant Director of Music ~ Alexandra (Alex) Paige
With a passion for music that began at the tender age of four, Alex has followed in the footsteps of her Father and Uncle, both esteemed Church Music Directors/Organists.
Growing up in Chicopee Ma, she had the unique opportunity to often play the Pipe Organ at St Stanislaus Basilica. These experiences solidified a lifelong commitment to Church Ministry.
After earning a B.A. from Hartt College of Music in West Hartford CT. Alex embraced family life, marrying and raising four children.
During those formative years she began a thriving piano teaching practice and shared her love of music playing piano at Eagle Pond Nursing Home in Dennis MA. creating moments of joy and connection through music.
In addition to her role as organist at Holy Trinity Church (2014 – 2024) she is Accompanist for the Cape Cod Mid Cape Chorus (2019 – Present)
Committed to lifelong learning Alex is currently expanding her musical horizons by taking violin lessons and participating in the Cape Cod Conservatory
Seaside String Ensemble.
Coordinator of Ministries to the Sick and Homebound, Bereavement Support, and Mental Health ~ Donna Erdman
Donna and her family began attending Christ the King parish in 2009. Working in healthcare she volunteered as an extraordinary minister to the sick at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod. Donna was hired to coordinate the ministry to the sick and homebound of the parish in 2017. Identifying the parish’s need for a faith-based bereavement group in 2018 Donna initiated and began facilitating the Seasons of Hope group. She has trained peer facilitators from the group who now offer it four times per year. Donna has completed training as a Certified Grief Educator and is available for presentations and 1:1 grief support, a sliding scale fee is available for these services.
Donna developed and coordinates the parish’s Mental Health Ministry under the guidance of the Diocese of Fall River with whom she completed Mental Health First Aide and Companionship training. She was instrumental in developing the parish’s mental health ministry webpage and a bi-monthly Faith Sharing Group for parishioners which she co-facilitates with other trained Mental Health Ministry team members. Donna and the team are available for individual support to those in need of spiritual companionship.
Donna has a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy, received training in Pastoral Care of the Sick and Homebound through the Archdiocese of Boston and has earned a Graduate Certificate in Catholic Theology from Saint Joseph College of Maine. Donna is currently in training to become a Spiritual Director.
Our Office Staff
Mary Becker
Administrative Assistant
Joanne Lemay
Secretary
Carol Daniels
Secretary
Kellie Alliegro
Secretary
Francine Daggett
Secretary