Rick began his journey at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church as a member of the parish softball team, quickly forming deep roots in the church community. Born and raised Roman Catholic, his connection to St. Michael’s grew even stronger after meeting his wife of over 30 years, Cindy, who was raised in the parish and has long-standing ties to its life and mission. The two were married in August 1991, and together they have remained active, committed members ever since. He and Cindy are proud parents of two daughters, and their family remains an active and familiar presence in our parish life.

Rick has served the parish faithfully through Outreach and Vestry involvement since joining St. Michael’s. This year marks his first term as Senior Warden, having previously served three terms as Junior Warden. As a self-employed plumbing contractor, Rick brings practical expertise and a hands-on approach to campus improvements, always focused on strengthening and enhancing parish facilities.

Known throughout the community as the “go-to guy,” Rick is valued for his reliability, willingness to help, and deep commitment to service. 

A native of Waterbury, Connecticut, Cathryn brings more than 45 years of banking and regulatory experience, retiring as a Supervisory National Bank Examiner after 25 years with the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). As a Compliance Examiner-in-Charge within Large Bank Supervision in New York, she oversaw compliance and risk management for some of the nation's largest financial institutions. In 2004, she was selected to serve on a four-person OCC team in Baghdad, Iraq, spending 11 months assisting the Central Bank of Iraq in modernizing its banking system and supervisory framework. Before joining the OCC, Cathryn spent more than 20 years as an Operations and Compliance Officer at community and regional banks in Connecticut and Alabama.

Beyond her professional career, Cathryn is a graduate of the Episcopal Church's Education for Ministry (EfM) program and has mentored two EfM groups through the four-year curriculum. She holds an A.B. degree from the College of Saint Elizabeth and a B.A. in History from Albertus Magnus College. She is also a graduate of the American Bankers Association Graduate School of Compliance and received her commission as a National Bank Examiner in 2000.

Cathryn brings the same spirit of stewardship, organization, and service that defined her professional career to her role as Junior Warden at St. Michael's Episcopal Church. She enjoys working collaboratively to care for the parish's facilities and support its ministries. Outside of church, she has completed 11 marathons, numerous half-marathons and 15K road races, experiences that reflect her perseverance, dedication, and commitment to seeing projects through. Lastly, she is a lifelong fan of college football and college basketball. 

Whether in her professional career, athletic pursuits, or parish life, Cathryn believes in leading through service, integrity, and teamwork.

Timothy, "Tim", Kelly serves as one of our Provisional Worship Leader. According to the Episcopal Church of CT, a Provisional Worship Leader is a layperson who regularly leads public worship under the direction of a Member of the Clergy or other leader exercising oversight of the congregation or other community of faith.

Tim, and his wife Barbara, have been a member of the Parish for over 35 years. After raising 3 children in the Parish, Tim has served many roles. He has served as a member of our Vestry for 3 different terms, one being as the Junior Warden. In addition to being a Provisional Worship Leader, he is head of the Liturgical Assistants and Acolytes. Like many parishioners, He began his involvement in St. Michael's through the Fair. He started as a Chairperson for the Train then as Chairperson for the Country Store, and was a Fair coordinator for 10 years. He now spends his days at the White Elephant Booth selling our treasures. 

In furthering his role as Provisional Worship Leader, Tim also is a Justice of the Peace. He can perform your wedding in the church without communion. If this is something you are interested in, please contact the office. 

Retired after a 45 year career as an electrical engineer, Ken is now serving as a provisional worship leader at St. Michael’s.

He is currently the treasurer for St. Michael’s Vestry, a liturgical lector, and an active member of the choir.

As a member of St. Michael’s since the early 80’s he was initially introduced to the congregation by his wife, Linda, who had been a member herself for many years. They were married here in 1985 and have four children, all raised here through the Episcopal faith.

Vesna directs the parish music program at St. Michael’s Church in Naugatuck, where she serves as choir director and performs on both organ and piano during services. She oversees the parish Choir, Children’s Choir, and Bell Choir, supporting the full scope of the church’s music ministry.

She began her formal music education at the High School for Music in Sarajevo, earning a diploma in Music Theory, Piano Teaching, and Performance. She went on to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Conducting and Music Theory at the Sarajevo Music Academy, followed by a Master of Arts in Conducting and Music Theory at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut.

Vesna is recognized as the first professional woman to conduct an orchestra in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

In addition to her parish work at St. Michael’s, she serves as conductor and music director of the Hamden Symphony Orchestra, teaches music at Sacred Heart Academy in Hamden, and is conductor of the Greater Waterbury Youth Symphony.