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The St. Catherine’s Vestry

The Vestry is the board of directors for the church. They ensure the church runs smoothly by overseeing its operation including finances, facilities, personnel, and policies.

 

Members are elected by the congregation for a three-year term, with four members rotating off each year. Vestry members also serve as facilitators for each of the church’s ministry teams.

The Senior Warden leads the vestry after serving for a year as Junior Warden.

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Current Vestry

Margaret Shaw

Senior Warden

Nelson Gale

Junior Warden

Ellen Adams

Dave Daniels

Allen Jablonski

Victoria Lennon

Fred Lopez

Barbara Perry

Maria Salgado

Linda Scott

Harry Tear

Michael Wherry

Tom Donoghue

Treasurer

Frances Bowden

Clerk

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VESTRY/CLERGY LIAISON ROLES FOR 2023

ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION

Ellen Adams and Barbara Perry

Chair: Elizabeth Lopez

Sunday morning classes, weekday classes, Bible studies, Education for Ministry, intergenerational programs and other special educational events. 

 

All God’s Children: Harriett Pyburn

Racial healing, reconciliation, diversity, inclusive and economic and social justice

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Nelson Gale (Junior Warden)

Financials, investments, Great Oak Fund, Memorials, Temporarily Restricted Funds, and Facilities.

INREACH

Harry Tear

Chairs:  Lisa Spessard and Maureen Donoghue

Chair: Dave Banko, Mens Group

Fellowship events, Foyers, Newcomer Ministry and Men’s Group

PASTORAL CARE

Margaret Shaw (Senior Warden)

General Pastoral Care, Daughters of the King, Stephen Ministers, hospital visitors, Sonshine Meals.

SUNDAY SERVERS
Fred Lopez and Michael Wherry

Fred (8:30am) and Michael (10:45am) liaisons to heads of the Ushers, Greeters, Acolytes, Readers, Intercessors, LEMS and Altar Guild for Sunday services.

CHILDREN & FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN

Victoria Lennon 

Nursery, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Young Families with Children and children’s ministries

FOOD EVENTS

Allen Jablonski

All events using the Parish Hall kitchen and outside barbeque.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Ellen Adams

Chair:  Harriett Pyburn

Process of hiring, interviewing, background checks, workplace policies, and Safe Church program for both church and preschool employees.

PRESCHOOL

Barbara Perry and Linda Scott

Director:  Pam Kulpa

Vestry members on St. Catherine’s Preschool Board of Directors.

STEWARDSHIP

Maria Salgado

Year-round time-talent-treasure stewardship activities, environmental stewardship of buildings and grounds as well as educational activities.

WORSHIP

Mother Sarah , Rector

Chairs: Emily Gale (Flower Guild), Kelly Iacobelli & Katja Michael (Altar Guild), Barb Selby (Wedding Guild) and Marilyn Hunter (Funeral Guild)

All worship activities including Sacraments, Baptismal Preparation, Flower, Altar, Wedding and Funeral Guilds.

YOUTH

Father Trey, Director of Youth

Mentoring Program:  David Banko

Oversight and Director of all Christian formation, Rite 13 and Journey to Adulthood programming, youth trips, fundraisers and all activities of youth, grades 6-12, along with Youth Mentoring program.

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