Parish Clergy & Staff
The Rev. Sarah D. Odderstol - Rector
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Sarah was called as the Rector of St. Mary’s in 2008. Prior to coming to St. Mary’s, Sarah served congregations in Virginia, Mississippi and California. Sarah earned her Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Theological Seminary in 2003. Before she sought a vocation in ministry, Sarah worked in banking, non-profit management and enjoyed seven years as a full-time parent when her children were little.
Sarah says of ministry, “I am passionate about parish ministry. As a very young person, it was in church that I learned to ‘dance with God’; there I experienced the joy of loving and worshipping God in the embrace of a supportive community. Knowing that there is nothing that can separate us from the love of God, we are graced with a joy that sustains us even when we are not happy. I am convinced this joy is found worshipping God in community. I infuse all that I do with this joy – I invite, encourage, cajole, inspire, pester, and convince others to join me in the dance.”
Sarah is married to Capt. Eric S. Odderstol (USN ret.). They live in Park Ridge with their two children, Elizabeth and Gibson. In her free time Sarah enjoys exploring Chicago-land, playing outside (even in the snow!), cooking, and reading. She tries to do something fun everyday! read more »
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The Rev. David Grauer, Deacon
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A deacon, ordained in 1989. David feels very privileged with deep love of ordained episcopal ministry and is committed to it's pastoral meaning and responsibilities. A dentist and author with his American Boards in Orofacial Pain. Managing the pain of others seems to part of his extended diaconate. Joan, his wife has been partner as well as a director and supporter of his passion in ministry. They have been blessed with two sons, Mark and John, and two grandchildren, John and Stephanie. David's e-mail is dgrauerdds@aol.com read more »
The Rev. Michael Kitt, Deacon
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Michael considers himself privileged to have been born, baptized, confirmed, married and ordained in the Episcopal Church. Michael and his wife Stephanie have been members of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church for the past twenty five years. During that time Michael has served two terms as a vestry member, served as parish treasurer for ten years, and has chaired or served as a liaison member of the Outreach Commission for the past twenty years. Ordained in February of 2002, Michael’s diaconal ministry is a reflection of the way he lives out his life; caring for the poor, the marginalized, and advocating for social justice. read more »
The Rev. Martha Durham, Deacon
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Martha comes to her work as a Deacon with a joy of hearing people’s stories and making personal connections. She has a passion for seeing the Holy Spirit at work in community. She has raised her family at St. Mary’s for the last eighteen years, and during that time been fed in her own spiritual journey by her work as an Education for Ministry mentor, extensive work with the formation of children, pastoral care for those in need, and a love of fun. read more »
Kevin McKelvie, Organist & Choir Master
Kevin McKelvie began his career as a church musician at the age of 12 in Waterloo, IA. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Church Music and Organ Performance and a Master of Music degree in Conducting from Northwestern University. read more »
Christina Rompon, Parish Adminstrator
Christina RomponSince November,2008 Christina has been our full time Parish Admninstrator and is the primary contact for much of what is happening at St. Mary's. Her background in business and communications prepared her for this important role in our Church. Christina can be reached at parishadmin@stmaryspr.org or 847-823-4126.
The Rev. Joseph Tamborini Czolgosz, Clergy Associate
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The Rev. Joseph Tamborini Czolgosz is a married, former Roman Catholic priest and pastor for 14 years and lay Catholic chaplain for 9 years. Since 1990, Joe has worked full-time as a Chaplain and Pastoral Educator inlarge acute-care hospitals in South Bend, Indianapolis, and Park Ridge (at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital). In 1999, Joe, wife Susan, and daughter Clare chose to be received into St. Marys Episcopal Church. Joe and Susan have been involved in various ministries, including adult education programs and catechists in Saving Wisdom. In 2002 Joe was received as a priest of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. His passion in ministry remains to help adults and young people discern their vocation and equip them for ministry. read more »
The Rev. Clint Moore III, Clergy Associate
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Clint is a life-long Episcopalian and serves his call to the priesthood as the Clinical Ethicist and Director of the Center for Clinical Ethics at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital. His work involves teaching physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff about ethical principles, communication, and resolving ethical dilemmas. read more »
The Rev. Jay Risk, Clergy Associate
The Rev. Jay Risk is Executive Director of Bishop Anderson House, an agency of Episcopal Charities and Community Services. Bishop Anderson House is the Episcopal Church’s ministry in the Illinois Medical District on Chicago’s West Side. Bishop Anderson House provides Pastoral Care by comforting the sick and supporting those who care for them. The Parish Lay Chaplains’ Program has trained over 200 volunteers who serve in nursing homes, hospitals and congregations throughout Northern Illinois. read more »
The Rev. Elizabeth Butler Jameson, Clergy Associate
The Rev. Elizabeth Butler Jameson is Vice President at Seabury Western Theological Seminary, where she has served since 2005, assisting the Seminary in the process of re-envisioning itself. It is exciting work to be helping a more than 150 year old institution find creative and faithful ways to expand and enhance its mission, shifting from a focus primarily on the formation and education of those seeking to be priests into a resource for theological education and formation for all the baptized through degree and certificate programs, through online modules, lectures, workshops and intensive courses. Seabury believes in the need not only for an educated clergy but for an educated and inspired church. Seabury is the people's seminary, available and open for you. See the Seabury website for more information.
Former Clergy 1976-Present
The Rev. Jarrett Kerbel, Rector 2003-2006
The Rev. Jay Risk, Interim Rector 2001-2003
The Rev. Clarence Langdon, Rector 1976-2001
The Rev. Dan Justin, Assistant Rector 2009-2012
The Rev. Amity Carrubba, Curate 2006-2008
The Rev. Aimee Delevett, Curate 2004-2006
The Rev. Daphne Cody, Assistant Priest 2000-2004
The Rev. Pamela Cooper-White, Priest Associate 1994-1999
St. Mary's Episcopal Church | 306 S. Prospect, Park Ridge, IL 60068 | (847) 823-4126
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