Leadership

Our former Rector Father Mark Hallahan has retired and we are in the process of discernment to find a new rector

During this time of transition, we are very lucky to have a wonderful group of supply priests and deacons to assist us in our worship

The Reverend Rob Bethancourt

The Reverend Judy Heffron

The Reverend Lyn Crow

Deacon Dennis Sheridan

Meet St. Paul’s Vestry

The Episcopal Church has always recognized that laity have a right to participate actively in the church’s worship, and that the laity have a right to participate in the governance and decision-making of the church. The Vestry is the legal representative of the Parish in matters concerning its corporate property and the relation of the Parish to its Clergy. While the Priest takes care of the spiritual aspects of the parish, the Vestry are annually elected parishioners who take care of the financial management of the parish. The Vestry meets together monthly, and their meetings are open for anyone in the parish to attend. Together, they count the money, pay the bills, sign the checks, and make sure that the fiscal side of the church is upholding the spiritual aspects of the church.

Vestry 2025

Serving on the Vestry 2025 -

  • J0 Ann Newton - seniorwarden@stpaulspomona.org

  • Tony Ellis, junior warden - juniorwarden@stpaulspomona.org

  • Bryan Bennett, Treasurer - treasurer@stpaulspomona.org

  • Ricardo Pulido, secretary and grant facilitator

  • Patricia Hernandez

  • Anne Henderson

  • Kelly Piatt

  • Diana Bermudez

  • Yvette Telez - venues manager

Ricardo Pulido

 Vestry Clerk

My name is Ricardo Pulido.  As I write this I am currently 68 years old.  Next week on April 8 I will be 69, Yikes!  I have been together with my partner Rafael Moreira since 1982, Yikes!  I have been retired for 11 years.

 When I first walked into St Paul’s Episcopal Church in Pomona, I could feel the love and prayers in the walls from generations of previous and current parishioners.  I found home. 

 I have held many positions within the St Paul’s family, Senior Warden, Treasurer, Altar Guild, part time office manager.  My favorite title has been Minister of Hoopla!  That title was created by the Rector and Sr Warden at the time, in my honor.

 I am honored to serve on the Vestry again.  My hope is to add to the love and prayers I felt in these walls when I first walked in.  And to help ensure the St Paul’s will be home to other seekers for generations to come.

Yvette Tellez

Venue Manager

Kelly Piatt

I joined St. Paul's in 2016, after leaving the church I had attended for 21 years looking for more inclusivity. I had been baptized into the Episcopal church as a baby, so I made the choice to go back to my roots and began looking at Episcopal churches. Walking through the door that first Sunday morning, I was met by the lovely Rev. Andrea Arsene Rev. Canon Mark Hallahan and made to feel so at home. Everyone made me feel so welcome, like family. I used to attend the 8 am service, and am excited to be able to serve St. Paul's.

Diana Burmudez

Jo Ann Newton

Senior Warden

Tony Ellis

Junior Warden

Anne Henderson

Patricia Hernandez

Bryan Bennett

Treasurer