Oregon Episcopal Diocese
Corner of Interstate 5 and Miley Rd
Wilsonville, OR 97070
503-678-5422
ST FRANCIS of ASSISI
Episcopal ChurchFather Tony
Rector
2005 - present
The Rev. Dr. Anthony J. Petrotta - came to St Francis in 2005 after many years in theological education. He has a heart for all ages asking and exploring what it means to be disciples, followers of Jesus Christ in our culture today.
Fr. Tony grew up in California. He received his B.A. from Westmont College, Santa Barbara; his M.A. from Fuller Seminary, Pasadena and his Ph.D. from University of Sheffield, England. Fr. Tony continues to teach parttime at Fuller Seminary.
Fr. Tony and his wife, Pamela, bring spirituality, intelligence, knowledge and, in Pamela's case, exceptional music abilities to our community.
Father Tom
Rector Emetritus
The Rev. Dr. Thomas Cummins - and his wife Emily were two of the founders of St Francis in Wilsonville.
After a successful career with IBM, Father Tom served as the founding rector and was named Rector Emeritus upon his retirement.
The Rev. Kenneth Russell - grew up in a Lutheran Church in Beaverton, OR and served as a Lutheran pastor.
Ken graduated from Oregon State University with a BS in Economics; and Northwest School of Law at Lewis & Clark College.
In 1991, Ken, his wife Cindy and their two children joined St Bartholomew Episcopal Church in Beaverton. In 2000, Ken was ordained Deacon and has served in Lake Oswego and Hillsboro. He has served as spiritual advisor to Cursillo and on the board of Oregon Episcopal School.
Father Tom
Rector Emeritus
Charlene Prieve - has been running St Francis' office for over 20 years. She is our face to all those coming to our church during the week; as well as a warm, reassuring aide for all of us.
Weekly, Charlene creates the bulletins that guides us through our various morning services. She answers the phone and deals with everything you can imagine, and more.
Administrator
Dr. Jon Holland has been organist and choirmaster at St. Francis since 1999. He extends an open invitation to anyone interested in participating in the music program.Opportunities include singing in the choir; playing in the bell choir; and playing instruments of all kinds.
Jon holds a bachelor's degree in Music Education from Southern Oregon College, as well as a Master's in Music History and a Doctor of Musical Arts degrees, both from the University of Oregon.
An accomplished teacher, Jon has varied educational experience.
Jon
Director of Music
Holy Eucharist
Sunday - 8 & 10:30AM
Wednesday -12 noon
Office Hours
Tues -Fri 9AM-3PM
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The Ven. Beth Mallon - was ordained Deacon in 2004 after graduating from the Episcopal School for Deacons in Berkeley, CA. Soon, she returned home to Oregon with her husband Kevin and teenagers, Greg and Claire. Beth also serves as Archdeacon of the Oregon Diocese.
Beth began her ministry at Grace Episcopal Church in Fairfield, CA. In her earlier life, she was a human resource manager and a 6th grade teacher. She holds a BA in Elementary Education from Western Oregon University and an MBA from University of Nebraska. She now manages a dental practice in Hubbard.
Patti joined our office staff in June of 2011. She came to us with a background in
Project Management, and a degree in English Literature. Patti lives in Aurora with her husband and daughter, and enjoys spending time with them at the Aurora Park.
Patti handles the church Newsletter and Website, as well as a number of other communication and office related tasks.
Communications and Administrative Assistant
