The Rev. James W.H. Sell
Interim Rector
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About my position:
I am the Interim Rector. I am serving for a period of time while Trinity works through a process of discerning what its future might be and who could be called as its next Rector. While I serve in the role of Senior Pastor, I am surrounded by a talented team of ordained and lay leaders who give Trinity a wide ranging ministry in the city of New Haven.
People contact me about:
Gaining understanding into the nature and destiny of personal and congregational spiritual issues. The development of the ministry of Trinity Church.
The Rev. James W.H. Sell
Interim Rector
(203) 624-3101 ext. 22 email me
About my position:
I am the Interim Rector. I am serving for a period of time while Trinity works through a process of discerning what its future might be and who could be called as its next Rector. While I serve in the role of Senior Pastor, I am surrounded by a talented team of ordained and lay leaders who give Trinity a wide ranging ministry in the city of New Haven.
People contact me about:
Gaining understanding into the nature and destiny of personal and congregational spiritual issues. The development of the ministry of Trinity Church.
The Rev. Estelle Webb
Associate for Pastoral Ministries
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About my position:
My ministry focuses primarily on the pastoral and spiritual needs of the people of Trinity. However, I do preach in rotation with the other clergy and perform funerals, weddings, house blessings and other pastoral services. I also provide Eucharist for neighboring retirement centers and nursing homes several times a month. At least half my time is spent ministering to the elderly and handicapped of our parish through the generosity of the Trinity Home Board which has allocated funding for that purpose. For the Home Board I supervise the Conference Call Ministry, dispense discretionary funds to those in need, and help plan and provide social gatherings for our seniors several times a year. I have an STM from General Seminary in ascetical theology and am a certified spiritual director; these have helped equip me to provide spirituality and educational programs for our parishioners with a focus on nurturing continued spiritual growth and development.
People contact me about:
Information about the prayer list, hospital visits, spiritual concerns, life changing/challenging issues, Advent and Lenten Spirituality series, and Adult Confirmation.
The Rev. Alex Dyer
Associate Rector
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About my position:
Under the supervision of the Rector and with the people of this parish, I coordinate many of the ministries of the parish including: evangelism/new member ministry, youth ministry, 20s/30s ministry and outreach. I also serve as Chaplain to the Choir of Men & Girls and Choir of Men & Boys.
People contact me about:
I answer many questions about specific programs and contacts within the parish. Some common concerns are: baptisms, youth confirmation, youth ministry, becoming a member or more involved at Trinity, 20s/30s ministry, Chapel on the Green and the Adult Forums.
R. Walden Moore
Director of Music
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About my position:
As Director of Music, I am responsible for coordinating all musical activities at the 7:45 and 11:00 am services (and occasional 9 am services) as well as at all special services, weddings and funerals. With the aid of the Assistant Organist and Choirmaster and the Organ Scholar, I conduct the Choir of Men and Boys, the Choir of Men and Girls, and the Trinity Singers, play the organ for Sunday services, and act as a resource person for the Spirit Singers and its Director. I recruit new members for the three choirs with which I work, and I am also responsible for coordinating and delegating all administrative activities of the music program.
People contact me about:
Choir auditions for boys and girls, joining one of our two volunteer adult choirs, how to get more information on musical activities at the church, varied musical questions connected to parish life, choir appearances outside the physical walls of the parish.
Roy Mazzacane
Director of the Spirit Singers (part-time position)
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About my position:
I am the part-time Director of The Spirit Singers which is the main choir of our 9:00 a.m. service. I am responsible for selecting and implementing all the music for that service. Directing Spirit Singers includes rehearsing all hymns and anthems and conducting and singing with the choir on Sunday morning.
People contact me about:
Information on joining The Spirit Singers (primary choir for 9:00 service) and about the rehearsal schedule.
Andy Kotylo
Assistant Organist/Choirmaster
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About my position:
My job encompasses several different, but related areas. First and foremost, I assist in playing the organ for Sunday morning liturgies and the many other Evensongs and concerts that the Trinity Choirs provide during the year. As a choirmaster, I help in the direction of the choirs in both rehearsal and worship. I am also an administrator in the sense that I help ensure the smooth operation of Trinity’s Choirs and musical facilities.
People contact me about:
Choir auditions, concerts and special events, rehearsal absences, questions regarding the organ, using the organ for non-church events (recitals, practicing).
Sherrill Farkas
Parish Administrator
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About my position:
As Parish Administrator I am in charge of the Business Office, which includes working with bookkeeping, pledges and donations, payroll and personnel, ordering of supplies, working with our Accountant, scheduling of staff, events and projects, coordination of building use, maintenance and repairs, and general assistance as needed with questions and problems.
People contact me about:
Making a pledge or donation, payments by credit/debit card, purchasing and reimbursement for program expenses, budget reports, scheduling a meeting or event at Trinity, repair and maintenance issues.
Elida Fuentes-Coty
Parish Secretary
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About my position:
I run the Parish Office where I greet visitors and telephone callers, handling their inquiries and directing them to the appropriate persons according to need. I publish the weekly bulletins--everything from gathering information for the announcements to layout, printing and folding. Other projects include the Still Small Voice, our monthly newsletter, and the weekly enews. In addition, I provide secretarial and administrative support to Clergy and other staff and keep Trinity's membership and mailing lists up-to-date - and all the other "little" things that come up during each day!
People contact me about:
To have announcements published in the bulletin, Still Small Voice, or enews. To be added to our mailing lists. People seeking to join or transfer into Trinity also contact me, as well as those who have moved from the parish, and I coordinate requests to offer the Altar Flowers on Sundays.
Linda Sheehan
Christian Education Director (part-time position)
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About my position:
I am responsible for recruiting and coordinating our volunteer Sunday School teachers. I oversee the outreach children’s efforts to new families and the community-at-large. I also work with the Nursery Director to maintain nursery care. In addition to organizing the classrooms, I assist clergy with Children’s Chapel during 11:00 Sunday service. I also act as Production Supervisor (in conjunction with the Director) of the Annual Christmas Pageant.
People contact me about:
Registering their children for Sunday School or the Annual Christmas Pageant. Adults also contact me about serving as a Sunday School Teacher or helping with Children’s Chapel.
Benjamin Straley
Organ Scholar (part-time position)
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About my position:
My primary duties involve assisting the Director of Music and Assistant Organist & Choirmaster in rehearsals and during the liturgies. I accompany or occasionally conduct one of the choirs and play the organ during Sunday services. I also help maintain Trinity's vast music library. Another focus of my job is learning: the Organ Scholar is intended as a student training position. While serving part-time at Trinity, I am also a full time student at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music. By observing and working with the Director of Music and Assistant, I gain valuable and practical experience not available in school, that will better equip me with the knowledge and skills needed when I go to serve other churches.
People contact me about:
Information concerning the Choir of Men & Boys, the Choir of Men & Girls, and Trinity Singers; rehearsal and service times; choristers come to me when they need a copy of music, a new folder, or help with choir vestments.
Barbara Fennelly
Pastoral Coordinator (volunteer position)
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About my position:
My duties center around developing and supporting the wide variety of lay ministries that either exist or have the potential to be added to our parish life. I will be engaged in: overseeing the columbarium’s services; being a consultant with the clergy for funerals and weddings; strengthening our healing ministry; developing lay visitation; being a resource to the many lay ministry groups within Trinity; overseeing Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEMS); being a link to the Home Board in regards to senior citizen care; advising and supporting clergy in staying connected to sick and shut in; helping recruit and schedule food deliveries to sick and shut in; and working on managing the Sunday "conference call."
People contact me about:
Information about getting involved in ministries, information about the Columbarium, or to be added to the conference call service.