Vestry & Search Process
Fr. Greg Prior
Interim Rector
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Alec Grande
Warden
Alec has been a member of Holy Trinity Church since 2000. He has been
a vestry member for eighteen years, serving as clerk for the past ten
years, junior warden for one year, and currently holds the position of warden.
He's also been an usher for the Sunday church services for many years. He lives in Portsmouth with his wife Christine of 40 years. They have two sons, Nick, who is employed by BAE Systems, Inc., Space & Mission Systems in Broomfield, Colorado and Ben, who is employed in the corporate office of LL Bean in Freeport, Maine.
Alec was raised in Middletown and went to college at Dean College in Franklin, Massachusetts. After college, he went into the family masonry business, Grande Masonry. Alec recently retired after 45 years in the company. He loves spending time with his 3-year-old grandson Felix.
Goal for HTC: to be a welcoming place to worship, socialize and inspire a strong sense of community.
He's also been an usher for the Sunday church services for many years. He lives in Portsmouth with his wife Christine of 40 years. They have two sons, Nick, who is employed by BAE Systems, Inc., Space & Mission Systems in Broomfield, Colorado and Ben, who is employed in the corporate office of LL Bean in Freeport, Maine.
Alec was raised in Middletown and went to college at Dean College in Franklin, Massachusetts. After college, he went into the family masonry business, Grande Masonry. Alec recently retired after 45 years in the company. He loves spending time with his 3-year-old grandson Felix.
Goal for HTC: to be a welcoming place to worship, socialize and inspire a strong sense of community.
David Brower
Treasurer
David and Phyllis moved to Tiverton and joined Holy Trinity Church in
1986. Dave returned to Tiverton following duty in the U.S. Navy flying
planes and helicopters. While growing up in south Tiverton he attended
Amicable Congregational Church and is happy to see the cooperative
programs and interaction with other churches in town. He has a background in engineering and computers and will be helping in several
areas here at HTC. Phyllis and he worked with our youth programs from Sunday School age through the teens.
Goals at Holy Trinity Developing youth programs makes the church a welcoming environment for all. Dave and Phyllis’ three sons grew up attending Holy Trinity and became counselors at Episcopal Conference Center Summer Camp.
Their years here helped shape their lives in a positive, sharing direction. Dave wants to offer that to other families.
Goals at Holy Trinity Developing youth programs makes the church a welcoming environment for all. Dave and Phyllis’ three sons grew up attending Holy Trinity and became counselors at Episcopal Conference Center Summer Camp.
Their years here helped shape their lives in a positive, sharing direction. Dave wants to offer that to other families.
Pam Mogilnicki
Clerk
I have been a member of Holy Trinity Church for a little over a year.
Right away I felt the warmth and welcome of all the members. It was
then that I found the church family that I had been looking for.
I grew up in Swansea and now live in Westport. I have a son Tom who lives in Manchester New Hampshire whom I visit often. I recently retired as a special education teacher serving the Town of Swansea for 38 years. I have been a Hospice Volunteer and a member of the Red Cross Disaster Relief Team. For over 30 years I have been very involved in the recovery community. In my spare time I like to swim at the YMCA and take nature photo.
My hope for Holy Trinity Church is that we give you the love and support that was given to me the first time I walked in the Holy Trinity Church doors.
I grew up in Swansea and now live in Westport. I have a son Tom who lives in Manchester New Hampshire whom I visit often. I recently retired as a special education teacher serving the Town of Swansea for 38 years. I have been a Hospice Volunteer and a member of the Red Cross Disaster Relief Team. For over 30 years I have been very involved in the recovery community. In my spare time I like to swim at the YMCA and take nature photo.
My hope for Holy Trinity Church is that we give you the love and support that was given to me the first time I walked in the Holy Trinity Church doors.
Ray Davis
Vestry Member
I have a work background in child protective services, substance
abuse prevention through community collaboratives in Newport
County and the state as well as a lifelong passion of playing bass
and singing
in working bands professionally.
Music drew me to RI and through a friendship aided by music to get me to Holy Trinity. From the back pew I found a place of welcome for all, where social responsibilities were respected by action in an atmosphere of friend ship of laughter, love and a genuine concern for others inside and outside this special place of worship.
I found what I had been searching so many years for here , and I hope you will too.
Music drew me to RI and through a friendship aided by music to get me to Holy Trinity. From the back pew I found a place of welcome for all, where social responsibilities were respected by action in an atmosphere of friend ship of laughter, love and a genuine concern for others inside and outside this special place of worship.
I found what I had been searching so many years for here , and I hope you will too.
Susan Pomeroy
Vestry Member
Susan has been a member of Holy Trinity Church for
7
years
(since July 2017)
and is a lifelong Episcopalian.
When
S
usan
and her son Spencer
were
looking for a church home, they
found it at Holy
Trinity Church. The
y experienced a
warm
welcome from Fr. John Higginbotham
,
and many special
parishioners touched their hearts
–
t
hey
kn
e
w they were home.
Susan, Spencer and husband Jody are parents to their rescues , Paws and Lucy.
Susan has been a caregiv er for over 30 years and really enjoys her work.
Susan, Spencer and husband Jody are parents to their rescues , Paws and Lucy.
Susan has been a caregiv er for over 30 years and really enjoys her work.
Susan St. Amour
Vestry Member
I While searching for a new church, I heard that Holy Trinity was a very friendly and welcoming parish. I joined the church in 2021 and found that what I had heard was true. I actually started looking forward to attending Mass. I have since joined the choir, the altar guild and have worked on the Harvest Fair committee. I have found a great sense of community at this church.
I am a semi-retired nurse practitioner and have worked in the field of addiction for the past 20 years. I enjoy spending time at the YMCA playing pickleball. My other interests are gardening, golf, singing (Greater Tiverton Community Chorus), and reading.
I live in Tiverton with my husband, Rick, and two cats. I have one son who is grown and married. There are no grandchildren but I often spend time minding my young grand-nephews, ages two and four.
I was very honored to be asked to serve on the Vestry. I promise to do my best to serve the church and parishioners.
Judy Harrison Bates
Vestry Member
I have been a part of the Episcopal Church since 2003 and also a member of Holy Trinity for the past 15 years.
I believe that we have opportunities to meet God in ALL that we encounter — I have had that experience in my professions as nurse practitioner and as a Spiritual Director — and as a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.
I have experienced the true meaning of "All are warmly welcomed here."
Janet Busse
Vestry Member
Janet has been a member of Holy Trinity Church for four
years. She and her husband, Mike began here in search of a
full sense of acceptance and belonging.
Our
church has
fulfilled and exceeded their
expectations.
Janet’s calling has been caring for her family of twelve including Mike, three daughters, four grandchildren, and three sons in law, as well as working with children who have special needs in a public school setting.
Janet’s hopes for Holy Trinity focus upon group fellowship activities that also attract new members to our wonderful church family .
Janet’s calling has been caring for her family of twelve including Mike, three daughters, four grandchildren, and three sons in law, as well as working with children who have special needs in a public school setting.
Janet’s hopes for Holy Trinity focus upon group fellowship activities that also attract new members to our wonderful church family .