Zack is married to Amy, and they have two sons, Rowan and Ezra. He is a member of the Board of Trustees at St. Hilda\u2019s and St. Hugh\u2019s School. He also enjoys coaching his sons\u2019 little league baseball team, reading, and playing golf and squash.<\/p>\n
212-774-4250<\/a><\/p>\n zthompson@stjames.org<\/a>[\/team_member][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][team_member image_url=”275611″ bio_alt_image_url=”275610″ team_memeber_style=”bio_fullscreen_alt” image_loading=”default” team_member_bio_full_html=”html” name=”The Reverend Matthew Oprendek” job_position=”Associate Rector”]\n Matt began his ministry as Associate Rector on Palm Sunday 2024.\u00a0 He oversees our liturgies, our Christian formation, and our new-comers\u2019 ministries (or worship\/wisdom\/welcome). Before arriving here, Matt was the priest-in-charge at St. James Church, Fordham in the Bronx.\u00a0 He previously served on the Bishop\u2019s staff in the Diocese of Long Island as the liturgy coordinator, and as a curate at Christ Church, Exeter NH. \u00a0His M.Div. and Certificate of Spiritual Direction are from General Theological Seminary in NYC. Prior to the ordained ministry, Matt practiced civil litigation as an attorney in Houston with a J.D. from the University of Texas in Austin. Matt is also a classically trained pianist with a Bachelor of Music from Baylor University.\u00a0 Matt is married to Eric; \u00a0their English Cocker Spaniel is named Ella aka Ms. Bouvier.<\/p>\n 212-774-4256<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n moprendek@stjames.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/team_member][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][team_member image_url=”291693″ bio_alt_image_url=”291468″ team_memeber_style=”bio_fullscreen_alt” image_loading=”default” team_member_bio_full_html=”html” name=”The Reverend Marisa Sifontes” job_position=”Associate Rector”]Marisa serves as the Associate Rector of St. James, with a focus on Mission, Parish Life, and Pastoral Care. Prior to this, she served as Associate Rector of a parish in Roanoke, Virginia and Diocesan Missioner for Becoming Beloved Community in the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia. She received her M.Div. from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University.<\/p>\n She has a passion for Mission. Her faith leans heavily on the words of our Baptismal Covenant, particularly our call to seek and serve Christ in all persons, respecting the dignity of every human being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n While born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Marisa has lived in Virginia, Georgia, and North Carolina most recently. Moving to New York has brought her back North for the first time in many years. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a law degree from the University of Michigan. She actively practiced law for twenty years before being ordained.<\/p>\n Marisa has two college-aged sons, Cole and Max, unwittingly practices tsundoku, and is almost always planning her next trip.<\/p>\n 212-774-4255<\/a><\/p>\n msifontes@stjames.org<\/a>[\/team_member][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”3%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” class=”heading-row” id=”lay-staff” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Lay Staff” font_container=”tag:h6|font_size:24|text_align:left|line_height:28px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][team_member image_url=”2449″ bio_alt_image_url=”2505″ team_memeber_style=”bio_fullscreen_alt” image_loading=”default” team_member_bio_full_html=”html” name=”Grace Beacham” job_position=”Associate for Parish Life” team_member_mini_bio=”Donations, Thrift Sales, Parish Events, Altar Guild”]It seems that everyone at St. James\u2019 knows Grace Beacham, our resident Southern Belle and Jill of all trades. Grace has been a part of St. James\u2019 1990, as a parishioner, staff-person, or both! Grace’s deep faith, real love of people, and attention to detail help make St. James’ retreats, workshops, newcomer events, and parish-wide functions places where parishioners can come to better know each other and Jesus. Grace and her volunteers are also responsible for the thrift and antique sales that raise money for St. James’ Grants Program to support social service agencies throughout the city. Grace loves her job for the many parishioners and visitors she gets to work with all year. Her other great love is, of course, New York City.<\/p>\n Office:<\/strong> 4th Floor<\/p>\n 212-774-4231<\/a><\/p>\n gbeacham@stjames.org<\/a>[\/team_member][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][team_member image_url=”227141″ bio_alt_image_url=”227141″ team_memeber_style=”bio_fullscreen_alt” image_loading=”default” team_member_bio_full_html=”html” name=”Calvin Bushman” job_position=”Associate for Youth, Young Adults, and Mission”]Originally from North Jersey, Calvin completed his undergraduate degree in Biblical and Theological Studies at Nyack College before completing his Master of Divinity at Boston University School of Theology.\u00a0 Calvin has previously been involved with several youth ministries, and recently completed a one-year residency as a hospital chaplain at Mount Sinai Hospital prior to coming to St. James’.\u00a0 Calvin\u00a0is beyond excited to be a part of the St. James\u2019 community, and looks forward to the fun of exploring faith and formation with youth and young adults.<\/p>\n Outside of church, Calvin loves going to the movies and considers it a spiritual practice to go once a week.\u00a0 Currently, Calvin lives in East Harlem with his partner, Sophie and their dog, Moses.<\/p>\n Office:<\/strong> 5th Floor<\/p>\n cbushman@stjames.org<\/a><\/p>\n 212-774-4242<\/a>[\/team_member][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][team_member image_url=”227142″ bio_alt_image_url=”270377″ team_memeber_style=”bio_fullscreen_alt” image_loading=”default” team_member_bio_full_html=”html” name=”Marisa Curcio” job_position=”Director of Communications”]Marisa is a technology and communications professional specializing in church work. Prior to joining the staff as Director of Communications in February 2022, she worked at St. Paul\u2019s Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia as their Associate for Communications,<\/em> facilitating a website build, overseeing the implementation of new live-streaming equipment, and helping the parish feel connected in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic by making worship services available weekly. In addition to her work in communications, she is a professional choral singer, singing all over NY, NJ, and PA (sometimes all three in one day!)<\/i>. Marisa has been a soprano in the Compostela Choir since September 2021.<\/p>\n Office:<\/strong> 4th Floor<\/p>\n mcurcio@stjames.org<\/a><\/p>\n 212-774-4279<\/a>[\/team_member][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][team_member image_url=”2434″ bio_alt_image_url=”2434″ team_memeber_style=”bio_fullscreen_alt” image_loading=”default” team_member_bio_full_html=”html” name=”Andrew Filippone Jr.” job_position=”Creative Producer for Audio & Video”]Andrew is a filmmaker and two-time New York EMMY Award winner.[\/team_member][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][team_member image_url=”2447″ bio_alt_image_url=”2447″ team_memeber_style=”bio_fullscreen_alt” image_loading=”default” team_member_bio_full_html=”html” name=”Josefina Franco” job_position=”Hospitality Manager”][\/team_member][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][team_member image_url=”2443″ bio_alt_image_url=”2443″ team_memeber_style=”bio_fullscreen_alt” image_loading=”default” team_member_bio_full_html=”html” name=”Rosa Gentile” job_position=”Administrative Assistant to the Rector”]Weddings, Funerals, Baptisms<\/strong><\/p>\n Rosa Gentile has been the administrative assistant to Rectors Brenda Husson and Zachary Thompson since February 2001. But that wasn\u2019t how Rosa first came to know St. James’. That was in the distant August of 2000 when she arrived as temporary assistant to then Associate Rectors, Craig Townsend and Susannah Smith. Working with Craig and Susannah and getting to know the parish, its people and the caring staff, all contributed to her appreciation of the synergy and the good deeds that are manifested when people work together as one caring and loving body.\u00a0 As administrative assistant to the Rector, Rosa assists parishioners in many aspects of parish matters and is typically the first person to receive requests for baptisms, weddings and funerals. Those new to the parish or life-long parishioners are sure to find a caring ear and an answer to their administrative and sometimes pastoral queries when they call her office.<\/p>\n Office:<\/strong> 5th Floor<\/p>\n rgentile@stjames.org<\/a><\/p>\n 212-774-4251<\/a>[\/team_member][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][team_member image_url=”227144″ bio_alt_image_url=”2512″ team_memeber_style=”bio_fullscreen_alt” image_loading=”default” team_member_bio_full_html=”html” name=”Vicki Hall” job_position=”Director of Children’s and Family Ministries”]\n Vicki has been shepherding children and families into the St. James\u2019 community since 1997. A Band Director in her previous life, Vicki received her MA in Christian Education from the Presbyterian School of Christian Education (now Union Presbyterian Seminary) in Virginia. At St. James’, she oversees all of our family and children\u2019s programming – helping little ones become engaged in worship, understand what it means to be Christian, and love their neighbors. Our kids are integral to all aspects of our life in the church, from music to mission and everywhere in between.\u00a0When she isn\u2019t at St. James\u2019, Vicki loves her morning exercise time and her great big family.<\/p>\n Office:<\/strong> 5th Floor<\/p>\n 212-774-4232<\/a><\/p>\n Vhall@stjames.org<\/a>[\/team_member][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][team_member image_url=”317982″ bio_alt_image_url=”317982″ team_memeber_style=”bio_fullscreen_alt” image_loading=”default” team_member_bio_full_html=”html” name=”Kristin Hardwick” job_position=”Stewardship Coordinator”]Office:<\/strong> 5th Floor<\/p>\n khardwick@stjames.org<\/a><\/p>\n (212) 774-4239[\/team_member][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][team_member image_url=”2480″ bio_alt_image_url=”2480″ team_memeber_style=”bio_fullscreen_alt” image_loading=”default” team_member_bio_full_html=”html” name=”Stephen Hurst” job_position=”Sexton & Verger”]Bio[\/team_member][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][team_member image_url=”292948″ bio_alt_image_url=”292948″ team_memeber_style=”bio_fullscreen_alt” image_loading=”default” team_member_bio_full_html=”html” name=”Zunilda Krause” job_position=”Hospitality Assistant”][\/team_member][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][team_member image_url=”2439″ bio_alt_image_url=”2439″ team_memeber_style=”bio_fullscreen_alt” image_loading=”default” team_member_bio_full_html=”html” name=”Cathy McAleer” job_position=”Accounting Manager”]Cathy joined the staff of St. James\u2019 in June 2014 with 15 years\u2019 experience in public and corporate accounting. Her work experience began in brokerage after college before spending many years working for a hedge fund manager. She was later employed as Accounting Manager at both a medical communications firm and government contract agency.\u00a0 A longtime resident of East Brunswick, NJ, she and her husband Kevin raised two sons Kevin and Daniel. Empty nesters, they moved to NYC where they now enjoy spending their free time exploring and embracing\u00a0 the city and spending quality time with their growing family.<\/p>\n Office:<\/strong> 6th Floor<\/p>\n cmcaleer@stjames.org<\/a><\/p>\n 212-774-4238<\/a>[\/team_member][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][team_member image_url=”227145″ bio_alt_image_url=”227145″ team_memeber_style=”bio_fullscreen_alt” image_loading=”default” team_member_bio_full_html=”html” name=”Eva McCoy” job_position=”Part-Time Assistant”]Eva has been a member of St James\u2019 Church for the past 5 years. She assists Vicki with Children and Family Ministries (CFM) and now assists Marisa in production of printed materials. She has served in the youth choir, is currently a chalice bearer, and has been part of the Tuesday meal program and various Mission outreach programs. She will be starting at Hunter College this fall and is proud to be a part of St. James\u2019 lay staff. Eva is excited for this journey and continued growth at St. James\u2019!<\/p>\n emccoy@stjames.org<\/a>[\/team_member][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][team_member image_url=”288197″ bio_alt_image_url=”288199″ team_memeber_style=”bio_fullscreen_alt” image_loading=”default” team_member_bio_full_html=”html” name=”Kenneth Miller” job_position=”Director of Music and Organist”]Ken began his tenure as Director of Music and Organist in July of 2024. At St. James’, he helps plan liturgies, plays the organ for worship, and conducts choirs. He previously served as Associate Professor of Church Music in the School of Theology of the University of the South in Sewanee, TN, and as Associate Organist at the Episcopal cathedrals of Atlanta, GA and Columbia, SC. He holds a BA in sacred music and organ performance from Lenoir-Rhyne College and an MM, MMA, and DMA in Organ Performance from the Yale School\u00a0of Music.<\/p>\n Office:<\/strong> 5th Floor<\/p>\n 212-774-4234<\/a><\/p>\n kmiller@stjames.org<\/a>[\/team_member][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][team_member image_url=”2451″ bio_alt_image_url=”2451″ team_memeber_style=”bio_fullscreen_alt” image_loading=”default” team_member_bio_full_html=”html” name=”Emil Ramirez” job_position=”Sexton & Verger”]Emil has worked at St. James’ Church since the summer of 2006. Prior to working here, he worked part-time at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church. He and his longtime girlfriend, Jennifer, were married in March 2013. He enjoys working at St. James’ and helping keep God’s house clean and maintained.[\/team_member][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][team_member image_url=”392239″ bio_alt_image_url=”392239″ team_memeber_style=”bio_fullscreen_alt” image_loading=”default” team_member_bio_full_html=”html” name=”Paola Roche” job_position=”Parish Administrator”]Office:<\/strong> 6th Floor<\/p>\n 212-774-4240<\/a><\/p>\n proche@stjames.org<\/a>[\/team_member][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][team_member image_url=”2445″ bio_alt_image_url=”2445″ team_memeber_style=”bio_fullscreen_alt” image_loading=”default” team_member_bio_full_html=”html” name=”Mercedes Rosario” job_position=”Receptionist”]Born and raised in Manhattan, I began at St. James’ as a temp receptionist in February 2006, and three months later was hired as full time staff. I have met many interesting people at St. James’. I love that things are never the same here at the receptionist desk, and it helps that I am a people person. (My family likes to call me “a social butterfly!”) I have a wonderful husband, Miguel Rosario, who I have shared my life with for the last 29 years. God has blessed us with six wonderful children—Miguel, Christina, Megan, Manuel, Mia, Matthew—and four grandchildren—Miguel the 4th, Madison, Benjamin, and Luis. My family loves going to the mountains in Glens Falls, NY, where we camp all summer long, and the little ones love fishing, canoeing and just exploring nature in all its wonders. Mike and I have volunteered for many years in amateur boxing. He began as a boxer at the age of 6, has won numerous titles, and today is an international referee and judge. I began as fan and became a computer scoring technician, both nationally and internationally. Today I am happy to say that I spend the better part of my day in a place I love with the people I have come to love as my family, the staff at St. James\u2019.<\/p>\n Office:<\/strong> Reception<\/p>\n