LEADERSHIP AND STAFF
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RECTOR
THE VERY REVEREND TOM MALIONEK joined us as our 23rd Rector on November 23, 2014, coming to us from All Saints Church in Chevy Chase, Maryland (close to Washington, D.C.), where he served as Associate Rector for five years. Ordained by Bishop Love to the Diaconate in 2009 and to the Priesthood for the Diocese of Albany in 2010, the value Father Tom places on Anglo-Catholic worship, theology, and practice is complemented by his deep roots in the charismatic renewal and his profound appreciation for the theological and liturgical traditions of the whole church, including the Orthodox churches and other Eastern Christians. He serves as Dean of the Hudson Valley and as President of the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Albany. He is much in demand as a speaker, spiritual director, and consultant on healthy congregational dynamics. Father Tom and Mother Judith have two grown children. Mother Judith is a Canon of the Cathedral and Rector of Saint John the Evangelist Church in Troy.
SENIOR WARDEN
PAT ARMSTRONG has attended Saint Paul's since age 12. She graduated from Ichabod Crane's first joint graduating class when the Valatie and Kinderhook high schools combined. She then graduated from Saint Luke's Hospital school of nursing in New York City. She sang in the choir for forty years and has been an altar guild member for over thirty years, has belonged to the Episcopal Church Women (ECW), and has served in many capacities during her tenure in this parish. After having worked in a pediatrician's office for many years, she retired from Barnwell Nursing Home. Pat loves reading and traveling (favorites: Australia, Alaska). JUNIOR WARDEN
DAVE MALSAN has been a member of Saint Paul's for almost 30 years. In his time here he has served on many committees, such as Strawberry Festival and Budget & Finance, Buildings & Grounds, as gravedigger, and has been a member of the Vestry for most of his time among us. He coordinates the Brotherhood of Bacon and records and edits the videos of our Sunday Mass. Recently retired from NYS, his career included managing group homes for the mentally retarded, driving limousines and trucks, mainframe computer programming, policy analysis and project management, and employee labor relations. Dave has also served with the Diocese as a member of the Grow the Vision campaign and has previously been and is currently President of the Disciplinary Board of the Diocese and Deputy to the General Convention of the Episcopal Church. Dave is married to Bonnie; they have three grown children and two grandchildren. VESTRY
WENDY BOPP is a long-time parishioner and returning vestry member. She also coordinates the Altar Guild, serves on the Columbarium Committee, and participates actively in parish life, outreach, and stewardship activities of the parish. VESTRY
JENNIFER MOORE has been a member of Saint Paul's since 2009. She participates in the the Sisterhood of Serenity woman's group. After an early career as a professor of philosophy and religion, she has been practicing law since 1993. VESTRY & TREASURER
KARYN WATT has lived in Kinderhook with her husband and two children since 1986. They have been members of Saint Paul's since about 1996. Karyn taught Sunday school for 12 years, directed the annual Christmas pageant, headed the Strawberry Festival, and now coordinates a number of fundraisers. She shares her gifts of organization and wisdom with us with an abundance of energy and good humor. MUSIC DIRECTOR
CATHY MORRIS began studying piano, violin, voice, and dance from early childhood. She took a brief break from music when her modeling career took off; she also has experience in acting and sales. She teaches private lessons in violin, voice and piano to students of all ages. Cathy loves directing at Saint Paul's, as there is an appreciation for a broad range of music. Before she began playing at Saint Paul's, she served as organist for Linlithgo reformed Church in Livingston from 2004 to 2011, and also did substitute organ and choral work at Mt. Pleasant Reformed Church. Besides music, Cathy enjoys painting watercolors, swimming, bicycling, long walks, cooking, collecting antiques, fashion, movies and theater. OFFICE COORDINATOR
SAMANTHA MARKHAM blesses us with her many administrative, creative, technical, and interpersonal gifts. She holds a Bachelor's in Psychology from SUNY Potsdam and a Bachelor's in Music from the Crane School of Music, and brings skills and experience from a variety of prior office positions with her in her tool belt. In her time outside of work she can be found painting or teaching herself the Harp. Accompanied by her daughter, Grace, you are sure to find a friendly face when you come to the office! |