Leadership
Our former Rector Father Mark Hallahan has retired and we are in the process of discernment to find a new rector
During this time of transition, we are very lucky to have a wonderful group of supply priests and deacons to assist us in our worship
The Reverend Rob Bethancourt
The Reverend Judy Heffron
The Reverend Lyn Crow
Deacon Dennis Sheridan
Meet St. Paul’s Vestry
The Episcopal Church has always recognized that laity have a right to participate actively in the church’s worship, and that the laity have a right to participate in the governance and decision-making of the church. The Vestry is the legal representative of the Parish in matters concerning its corporate property and the relation of the Parish to its Clergy. While the Priest takes care of the spiritual aspects of the parish, the Vestry are annually elected parishioners who take care of the financial management of the parish. The Vestry meets together monthly, and their meetings are open for anyone in the parish to attend. Together, they count the money, pay the bills, sign the checks, and make sure that the fiscal side of the church is upholding the spiritual aspects of the church.
Vestry 2023-2024
Serving on the Vestry 2023-2024
Pat Holt, Senior Warden - seniorwarden@stpaulspomona
Phyllis Phelps, Junior Warden - juniorwarden@stpaulspomona.org
Louise Barbee, Secretary
Bryan Bennett, Treasurer - treasurer@stpaulspomona.org
Sally Brown
Anne Henderson
Sandra Martinez-Moore
Kelly Piatt
Ricardo Pulido
Jim Walters
Pat Holt
My name is Pat Holt. St. Paul’s has been my church since birth. There were several years during my 30’s where my attendance was mostly holidays and special events. My two oldest daughters attended the church school in the 70’s. I have been on the vestry once before and I was treasurer for a short time. I love St. Paul’s and want to do my part to keep the doors open.
Ricardo Pulido
My name is Ricardo Pulido. As I write this I am currently 68 years old. Next week on April 8 I will be 69, Yikes! I have been together with my partner Rafael Moreira since 1982, Yikes! I have been retired for 11 years.
When I first walked into St Paul’s Episcopal Church in Pomona, I could feel the love and prayers in the walls from generations of previous and current parishioners. I found home.
I have held many positions within the St Paul’s family, Senior Warden, Treasurer, Altar Guild, part time office manager. My favorite title has been Minister of Hoopla! That title was created by the Rector and Sr Warden at the time, in my honor.
I am honored to serve on the Vestry again. My hope is to add to the love and prayers I felt in these walls when I first walked in. And to help ensure the St Paul’s will be home to other seekers for generations to come.
Phyllis Phelps
I have been a parishioner at St. Paul’s for 15+ years and alternate between both the 8:00a.m. and the 10:00 a.m. services. I have been serving as Treasurer this past year. Along with Treasurer, I have led retreats with Fr. Mark at Mt Calvary Monastery as well as Vestry Retreats in the past. I have facilitated small groups for the parish the last 4 years. My real love is holding space and journeying with people as a Spiritual Director. My lifelong dream came true when my daughter and I walked the Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile walking pilgrimage across Spain, two years ago. We are on a pilgrimage at St. Paul’s and I am privileged to be walking this journey together with all of you!
Sandra Martinez-Moore
Welcome home to St Paul’s, You complete us!!! that is what i heard the very first time i came in with my wife and 8month old daughter Karina, 19 years ago. We were looking for a spiritual home for our daughter since different denominations declined same sex family. We found home in St Paul’s and have not left nor plan to. I was born in El Salvador and USA has been my home for over 40 years. I am blessed to serve in Vestry for 2nd time, Daughters of the King Chair, Lay Leader in Spanish Ministry, GLEAM, help Altar Guild and other committees at St Paul’s and Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, Board member of BLOY HOUSE. Is my honor to serve others and am here to help. Come experience the Love of Christ here in your New Home, Welcome! You complete us. OH… my beautiful mom is in this picture- Ana Toledo.
Jim Walters
I’m Jim Walters, and I’ve been a member of St. Paul's for 17 years. I’m currently a member of and former leader of Buildings & Grounds ministry at St. Paul’s. Over the last 17 years at St. Paul’s, I’ve served on the church’s Vestry twice, and served a third time as Senior Warden. My fourth time of serving on the Vestry comes out of a love for St. Paul’s and the people here.
Kelly Piatt
I joined St. Paul's in 2016, after leaving the church I had attended for 21 years looking for more inclusivity. I had been baptized into the Episcopal church as a baby, so I made the choice to go back to my roots and began looking at Episcopal churches. Walking through the door that first Sunday morning, I was met by the lovely Rev. Andrea Arsene Rev. Canon Mark Hallahan and made to feel so at home. Everyone made me feel so welcome, like family. I used to attend the 8 am service, and am excited to be able to serve St. Paul's.