Wardens & Vestry of St. George’s Church

Vestry members

(Standing, L-R) ; Robert Paska, Financial Secretary; David Kennison, Senior Warden;Christopher Henry; Michael Theissen; Richard Forshaw, Junior Warden; Jonathan Pearson, Treasurer.

(Seated, L-R) Marilyn (Lynn) Paska; Joyce Kapusta; Fr. Paul Blanch, Rector; Rosemary Pannone; Barbara Wengrovius; Alice Polumbo.

Missing from picture: Daniel Machold.

Wardens & Vestry of St. George’s Church

The Wardens and Vestry comprise the first and often the most visible line of the laity’s leadership in the parish.

Tending to “things temporal”, the Vestry works within the structure of the Canons of The Episcopal Church, the Canons of the diocese, and NYS law to oversee the parish property, collection and disbursement of funds and the calling and care of a Rector.

Wardens provide Vestry leadership, preside over parish affairs in the absence of a Rector, facilitate communication within the parish and often act as a bridge between a Rector and the congregation.

Both Wardens and Vestry members give sacrificially of their time, talent and treasure, basing their work on a broad foundation of prayer, worship and stewardship.

Wardens are eligible to serve 2 consecutive 2-year terms. Vestry members are eligible to serve 2 consecutive 3-year terms.

Wardens
David Kennison Sr. Warden 3rd term expires 2013
Richard Forshaw Jr. Warden 1st term expires 2012

Vestry
Jonathan Pearson             1st term expires 2014
Joyce Kapusta                    2nd term expires 2014
Daniel Machold                  2nd term expires 2012       (Warden, 2003-2006)
Michael Thiessen                2nd term expires 2012
Rosemary Pannone            2nd term expires 2013
Lynn Paska                          2nd term expires 2013
Alice Polumbo                     2nd term expires 2014
Barbara Wengrovius          2nd term expires 2012
Christopher Henry                1st term expires 2012

Jonathan Pearson IV Parish Treasurer

Each Warden and Vestry member has a direct area of responsibility as head or member of a committee. They organize the resources within the Vestry, the congregation and the community to achieve their goals.

Vestry Committees

FINANCE - David Kennison, Richard Forshaw, Jonathan Pearson, Dan Machold

WORSHIP, LITURGY, MUSIC - David Kennison

BUILDINGS & GROUNDS - Richard Forshaw, Mike Thiessen, Dan Machold

TREASURER - Jonathan Pearson

FELLOWSHIP & HOSPITALITY - Christopher Henry, Mike Thiessen, Rosemary Pannone

PASTORAL CARE - Joyce Kapusta

STEWARDSHIP - Alice Polumbo

EDUCATION & YOUTH MINISTRY - Barbara Wengrovius

COMMUNITY OUTREACH & SICM - Alice Polumbo

COMMUNICATIONS & WEB SITE - Lynn Paska, David Kennison, Jonathan Pearson

GARDENS COMMITTEE - Rosemary Pannone, Richard Forshaw, Barb Wengrovius

VESTRY CLERK - Joyce Kapusta

June 2011