St. Mary's Episcopal Church

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  • Who We Are
    • Worship/Sacraments
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    • Liturgical Ministries
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      • Clergy and Lay Staff
      • Vestry
    • History and Campus
    • Partners in Faith and Community
  • Faith In Action
  • Visitors
  • News/Events
    • Happenings

Vestry

The Vestry is the parish council of lay persons, elected by other active members of the parish, who, with the rector, have responsibility for the care and control of church property and the transaction of the business of the congregation. At St. Mary's, the Vestry is also a group that helps the rector and committees to discern and carry out the vision of where God is calling us as a congregation. 

The officers of the Vestry are composed of two Wardens, a Clerk, Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer. The Rector is Chairman ex-officio and presides at all meetings of the Vestry. The members and officers of the Vestry are elected at the annual Parish meeting from the members of the Parish who are eligible to vote. Below is a list of current Vestry members, as elected at St. Mary’s Annual Parish Meeting on January 29, 2023: 

Officers:
Senior Warden:  Joy Dorin
Junior Warden:  Randy Brown
Treasurer:  Beth Bickley
Assistant Treasurer:  Gene Marinelli
Clerk:  Loretta Symons

Vestry members whose terms end January 2024:
Sylvia Armogida
Edith Bushell
Eileen Christensen
Mary Covello
Betsy Ibsen
Bruce Perry


St. Mary's Episcopal Church
41 Park Street, Manchester, CT  06040
860-649-4583