CLERGY
The Rt. Rev. Ray R. Sutton - Rector

The Right Reverend Ray R. Sutton, Ph.D., currently serves as Suffragan Bishop in the Diocese of Mid America of the Reformed Episcopal Church and is Rector of the Church of the Holy Communion.

He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and moved to Dallas at age thirteen. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts [B.F.A.] from Southern Methodist University in 1972, a Master of Theology [Th.M] from the Dallas Theological Seminary in 1976, and a Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D.] from Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University, in association with Coventry University in 1998.

Bishop Sutton served in parish ministry from 1976 until 1991; Dean and Associate Professor of New Testament at the Reformed Episcopal Seminary in Philadelphia from 1991 until 1995; and Dean and Professor of Theology at Cranmer Theological House in Shreveport, Louisiana from 1995 until 2001. He was ordained a Bishop of the Reformed Episcopal Church in 1999, and was called to the Church of the Holy Communion in 2001.

Bishop Sutton has authored four books on theology, his most recent being Signed, Sealed and Delivered: A Study of Holy Baptism. Bishop Sutton is married to Susan Jean Schaerdel of Dallas, also a Southern Methodist University graduate, presently teaching in the Allen Texas Independent School District. They have seven children and two grandchildren. He is an avid reader, listener to classical music, a low handicap golfer and bird hunter.

The Rev. Jeffrey L. Baker - Curate

Father Jeffrey L. Baker was ordained to the Sacred Order of Priests on May 28, 2006, and currently serves as Curate at Church of the Holy Communion.  He earned a Bachelor of Arts [B.A.] from William Jennings Bryan College, and recently graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary, where he received the degree of Master of Theology [Th.M]. 

Father Jeff is married to Jennifer, also a Bryan College graduate.  They have three sons, Hamilton, Wilson and Alban.  He enjoys reading, golfing, and movies.

The Rev. Kasey Gage - Youth Director

The Rev. Deacon Chip Shattuck

The Rev. Deacon Chris Woodall
 
STAFF
Bob Riska, Choirmaster and Organist

Chris Hoyt, Assistant Organist

Cathy Heissenhuber, Church Coordinator

Jennifer Baker, Office Assistant

Mary Jane Mathieu, Receiving and Disbursing Treasurer

The Rev. Kasey and Karla Gage, Youth Directors

Javier Muniz, Custodian

Bud Longueville, Senior Warden

Laurie Aten, Junior Warden

VESTRY
Nancy Asher (2010)

Laurie Aten (2011) Jr. Warden

Virginia Bowers (2009)

Michael Devaney (2009)

Bud Longueville (2011) Sr. Warden

Paula McNeill (2010)

John Meagher (2009)

Frank Meier (2011)

Bob Mullarkey (2010)

Committee Chairs
Altar Guild: Lynne Coleman

Altar Ministry: Father Jeffrey L. Baker

Wedding Coordinator: Dorothy Hatch

Church School: Father Jeff Baker

Finance: Virginia Bowers

Parish Dinners: Sherry Caudell

Evangelism: Lisa Sanchez

Ushers: Charlie Hansen

Beautification Crew: Laurie Aten

Affiliation & Ecumenical Liaison: Rudy Schenken

Holy Communion Women: Pat Smith

Youth Directors: Father Kasey and Karla Gage

Bent Tree Episcopal School: Monica Dalton

Community Outreach: Tom Rochte