Parish Staff
Rev. Mary Rosendale, Priest in charge
The Reverend Mary Rosendale grew up in Colorado as a “cradle” Episcopalian. Mary received a BA in History from Colorado Mesa University in 2012. After graduation, she worked in an orthopedic doctors’ office in the medical billing department. She also spent three months volunteering in an orphanage in Masindi, Uganda. Mary earned her M.Div degree from Virginia Theological Seminary in 2016 and was ordained a priest that year. She moved with her husband to Massachusetts in the summer of 2016. Mary and her husband, José, have two young children. They enjoy finding God in nature, music and church communities. Mary is currently serving both St. Stephen’s and St. Paul’s in Hopkinton in a new collaborative effort. She can be reached at rector@ststeph.com
Allison Mawokomatanda, Parish ADMINISTRATOR
Allison joined our parish staff in September 2022. As the Parish Administrator, she manages the office and takes care of many of the administrative tasks that go on behind the scenes at St. Stephen’s. You can contact her at the parish office at info@ststeph.com.
Marla Farrow, Organist & Choir Director
Marla has served on staff at St. Stephen’s for over 20 years. She oversees the music program at St. Stephen’s, plans the music for worship, coordinates special presentations by other musicians, and directs our parish choir. Marla has a Bachelor of Music from the University of Rhode Island, and a Master of Music from UMass Amherst. In addition to her work for the church, she teaches music at Shirley Public Schools in Shirley, Massachusetts. She can be contacted at marla.farrow@ststeph.com.
Peter Williams, Sexton
Peter joined our parish staff as our sexton in 2014. He helps to keep the building and grounds looking clean and inviting, and he also works with maintenance so that the facilities are in good repair.
Our Vestry
Sharyn - Senior Warden
Peggy- Junior Warden Marilyn - Treasurer Greg - Parish Clerk
Joanna - Service
Sara - Evangelism Meta- Parish Life
Jessica - Stewardship~ Property
Frank - Stewardship
Gale-Pastoral Care
Don- Education
In the Episcopal church, lay men and women are elected as the vestry (a pastoral council), who work with the Rector to lead the parish.