Who We Are

Vestry

The vestry is the legal representative of the parish with regard to all matters pertaining to its corporate property. Trinity has 12 vestry members, and 5 officers.

Vestry & Officers Pictured...
Back row: John Reid, Mel Smith (Parish Clerk), Henry Rau, Sue Galici, Anthony Galici (Treasurer)
Middle row: Fred Fitzgerald, Rik Prechtl, Lori Ferreira, Nancy Osborne, Sayre Fournier
Front row: Troy McFarlane (Senior Warden), Dana Wild, Steve Parker (Junior Warden), Judy Gessford (Assistant Treasurer), Dave Yoczik, Rose Hadsell
Not Pictured: Cynthia Williams

Selection of the Vestry
Vestry members are elected by parish members at the annual parish meeting in January. Members are asked to serve for three years, and 1/3 of the spots are up for election each January. A nominating committee suggests a slate on which parishioners vote.
Tasks of the Vestry

helps define and articulate the mission of the congregation
supports the church's mission by word and deed
selects the rector
ensures effective organization and planning
manages resources and finances.

Officers
The presiding officer of the vestry is the rector.
There are two wardens. The senior warden leads the parish between rectors and is a support person for the rector. The junior warden has responsibility for church property and buildings.
Other officers include the treasurer, assistant treasurer, clerk, and convention delegates.

Vestry Officers