Saint John's 2021 Vestry
In the Episcopal Church, the Vestry (Board of Directors) is that group of lay members who are elected by the congregation to run the business of the church, in conjunction with the priest. The Rector of the parish serves as the President. At St John's, there are nine lay members of the Vestry. They are elected for three-year terms. The Senior Warden (1st Vice President) is appointed yearly by the priest from among the members of the Vestry. The Junior Warden (2nd Vice President) is elected yearly by Vestry members from among Vestry members. The Vestry also includes a Treasurer and a Clerk. Both are elected by the Vestry. Customarily, neither are elected members of the Vestry. The Clerk and Treasurer can participate in Vestry discussions, but they do not have a vote.
David Dennehy
Senior Warden
(619) 840-9994
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David Dennehy is the Senior Warden and one-half of the awesome team of "David and Linda Dennehy". They are always on hand to help with whatever is needed, and St. John's is blessed to have them in the congregation. David and Linda were married by Fr. Jerry Graves on April 1, 1977. Their three sons were baptized here. David and Linda drifted away from St. John's but returned when Fr. George Keith became Rector.
Senior Warden
(619) 840-9994
masterfrog@att.net
David Dennehy is the Senior Warden and one-half of the awesome team of "David and Linda Dennehy". They are always on hand to help with whatever is needed, and St. John's is blessed to have them in the congregation. David and Linda were married by Fr. Jerry Graves on April 1, 1977. Their three sons were baptized here. David and Linda drifted away from St. John's but returned when Fr. George Keith became Rector.
Pamela Brittain
Pamela Brittain is a high school English teacher at Southwest High School. She began attending Saint John’s eight years ago when her daughter began confirmation preparation. A multi-generation life-long Episcopalian, Pamela attended Christ Church Coronado in 1990s and served on the Vestry there. In addition to serving on the vestry at St. John’s, Pamela sings in the choir and serves at a lector. Pamela is an associate artist at Lambs Players Theatre and Write Out Loud and can be seen performing in venues around San Diego.
Pamela Brittain is a high school English teacher at Southwest High School. She began attending Saint John’s eight years ago when her daughter began confirmation preparation. A multi-generation life-long Episcopalian, Pamela attended Christ Church Coronado in 1990s and served on the Vestry there. In addition to serving on the vestry at St. John’s, Pamela sings in the choir and serves at a lector. Pamela is an associate artist at Lambs Players Theatre and Write Out Loud and can be seen performing in venues around San Diego.
Tom Brzeczek
Tom Brzeczek is a Customer Applications Engineer with a division of Siemens supporting an engineering analysis software tool for the last 13+ years. His husband, Mark Higginbotham, brought Tom back with him to St. John’s over 2 years ago and Tom immediately felt part of the church family. He has 3 adult children, 2 beautiful granddaughters and 3 “furry-kids” keeping him busy. Tom is a reader, member of the choir, The Men of St. John’s and took on Mark's remaining term on the vestry.
Tom Brzeczek is a Customer Applications Engineer with a division of Siemens supporting an engineering analysis software tool for the last 13+ years. His husband, Mark Higginbotham, brought Tom back with him to St. John’s over 2 years ago and Tom immediately felt part of the church family. He has 3 adult children, 2 beautiful granddaughters and 3 “furry-kids” keeping him busy. Tom is a reader, member of the choir, The Men of St. John’s and took on Mark's remaining term on the vestry.
Ray Contreras
Ray Contreras has attended St. John's for approximately fourteen years. He is a very valuable member of the Vestry because, as an attorney, he offers a unique perspective.
Ray Contreras has attended St. John's for approximately fourteen years. He is a very valuable member of the Vestry because, as an attorney, he offers a unique perspective.
Terry Farrelly
Treasurer
Terry was asked by former Bishop Jim Mathes to be part of the Mission Action Parish team (MAP) that was tasked to help the leaders of St. John's through the challenges associated with the school. Although many of these challenges are now behind us, Terry finds it a blessing to be among the parishioners at St. John's. She says, "My heart tells me to stick around." She has now been at St. John's for about three years. Serving as Treasurer, she has a voice but no vote on the Vestry.
Treasurer
Terry was asked by former Bishop Jim Mathes to be part of the Mission Action Parish team (MAP) that was tasked to help the leaders of St. John's through the challenges associated with the school. Although many of these challenges are now behind us, Terry finds it a blessing to be among the parishioners at St. John's. She says, "My heart tells me to stick around." She has now been at St. John's for about three years. Serving as Treasurer, she has a voice but no vote on the Vestry.
Jane Ferguson
Jane Ferguson is a retired music teacher who served for 25 years in the San Diego Unified School District. She has been a member of St. John’s since her father, the Rev. Gerald Graves, was called to serve here as rector from 1970-1987. She has served as a teacher in St. John’s former school, choir director, and currently choir member and soloist. She was also Calling Committee Chair in our latest effort to bring our new rector, Rev. Roger, to St. John’s.
Her greatest love is spending time with her four children and six grandchildren.
Jane Ferguson is a retired music teacher who served for 25 years in the San Diego Unified School District. She has been a member of St. John’s since her father, the Rev. Gerald Graves, was called to serve here as rector from 1970-1987. She has served as a teacher in St. John’s former school, choir director, and currently choir member and soloist. She was also Calling Committee Chair in our latest effort to bring our new rector, Rev. Roger, to St. John’s.
Her greatest love is spending time with her four children and six grandchildren.
Diane Gustafson
Clerk
Diane is a retired college (Southwestern) librarian and professor of research skills. She and Bill were members of St. John's from 1980 to 1983, went away for awhile, and came back in 2005. Besides Vestry, Diane is active in the Women of St. John's and is a lector at Sunday services.
Clerk
Diane is a retired college (Southwestern) librarian and professor of research skills. She and Bill were members of St. John's from 1980 to 1983, went away for awhile, and came back in 2005. Besides Vestry, Diane is active in the Women of St. John's and is a lector at Sunday services.
Alejandra Valdez-Beer
Lynn Young
Lynn is a retired Support Services Manager for Helix Water District, La Mesa.
She and her late husband Mitch were married at St. John’s in 1964, with Father Hart officiating. In retirement, Lynn and Mitch moved to Idaho and attended St. Michael’s Episcopal Cathedral in Boise. After Mitch passed away, Lynn returned to Chula Vista and to St. John’s. In addition to service on the Vestry, Lynn enjoys being a member of Daughters of the King, serving on the Flower Guild, and being a reader at the 10 am service.
Lynn is a retired Support Services Manager for Helix Water District, La Mesa.
She and her late husband Mitch were married at St. John’s in 1964, with Father Hart officiating. In retirement, Lynn and Mitch moved to Idaho and attended St. Michael’s Episcopal Cathedral in Boise. After Mitch passed away, Lynn returned to Chula Vista and to St. John’s. In addition to service on the Vestry, Lynn enjoys being a member of Daughters of the King, serving on the Flower Guild, and being a reader at the 10 am service.
