Vestry News
Vestry meets with Rio Rancho Police Department to discuss safety and preparedness
The topic was a serious one, active shooter preparedness. Meeting with two officers from the RRPD, the Vestry sought to learn about how to prepare and pre-plan to mitigate harm in the event of a shooter at church. Office Pat spoke about the brain's ability to function under stress. He emphasized that simple awareness of our surroundings and simply caring enough to ask about something that seems strange or off could save lives. He helped us to be aware of our exits and hiding places, and advised us to keep all entrances except the main red doors closed and locked during services. The Vestry is currently working on a plan to make the parish safer. But the most important part of the plan is YOU - simple awareness of others around you and a willingness to care may save lives. That's something we as disciples of Jesus can and should do.
Vestry meets with Rio Rancho Police Department to discuss safety and preparedness
The topic was a serious one, active shooter preparedness. Meeting with two officers from the RRPD, the Vestry sought to learn about how to prepare and pre-plan to mitigate harm in the event of a shooter at church. Office Pat spoke about the brain's ability to function under stress. He emphasized that simple awareness of our surroundings and simply caring enough to ask about something that seems strange or off could save lives. He helped us to be aware of our exits and hiding places, and advised us to keep all entrances except the main red doors closed and locked during services. The Vestry is currently working on a plan to make the parish safer. But the most important part of the plan is YOU - simple awareness of others around you and a willingness to care may save lives. That's something we as disciples of Jesus can and should do.
Financial Updates
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Below is a pdf of the Profit & Loss Budgut vs. Actual for the first half of the year. Note: the "Budgeted" amount in the second column reflects the total budget divided by 2, since we are at the halfway point in the year. Thus the actuals are compared to where we budgeted to be as of June 30. If you have further questions or interests please contact the office.
Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual
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Below is a pdf of the Profit & Loss Budgut vs. Actual for the first half of the year. Note: the "Budgeted" amount in the second column reflects the total budget divided by 2, since we are at the halfway point in the year. Thus the actuals are compared to where we budgeted to be as of June 30. If you have further questions or interests please contact the office.
Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual
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Members left to right
Top Row: Cathy Varney, Sr. Warden, Alex Lenzo, Rector, Doug Miller 2nd Row: Bruce Hunn, Betty Harrison, Jr. Warden Pam McCoy, Former Jr. Warden Bottom Row: Theresa Massey, Clerk, Jason Lane New Vestry Members
Grace Sussman, Vestry Member and Kit Crumpton, Parish Treasurer |
The Vestry is the governing board of the Parish, responsible for the spiritual, physical, and financial well being of the Parish. They create and review by-laws, policies, procedures, and major purchases. They have fiduciary and legal responsibility for the Parish. They are responsible to keep the building in good order and to make all payments and obligations of the Parish to the Diocese and The Episcopal Church
Meet our Vestry Wardens
Cathy Varney,
Senior Warden |
Cathryn (Cathy) Varney is a cradle Anglican/Episcopalian raised in a Navy family. She was baptized by a Navy chaplain and confirmed at The Falls Church in Falls Church, VA. She and her late husband moved from San Diego, CA to Rio Rancho in 1998. Her daughter, granddaughter, a stepson, a dog, and three cats live with her. Since retiring, she has created a credible volunteer history with the Rio Rancho Public Library, ReadWest Literacy, and Meals on Wheels. Her Spanish is pretty good, she reads French, and loves to teach English as a Second Language.
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Betty Harrison,
Junior Warden |
Betty Harrison became a member of St. Francis in 2018 when San Gabriel closed it's doors and Bishop Hunn brought the congregation to St. Francis. She grew up in the Catholic church. Betty met Rev. Rhonda from San Gabriel Episcopal church and found her to be very comfortable. Rev. Rhonda invited Betty to come to Sunday service at San Gabriel and she then started worshiping there. Rev. Rhonda was very instrumental in having Betty received as an Episcopalian. Betty and her husband visited other Churches but found that they were not welcoming or community oriented like San Gabriel and St. Francis.
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