The Rev. R. John Brockmann, Rector
An Episcopal priest in the Diocese of Delaware for 13 years, Father John was also a professor at the University of Delaware for 26 years prior to becoming rector of Grace Church on July 16, 2010. When his wife, the Reverend Sarah Brockmann, accepted a call to become rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Rockland, it was time for the Brockmann family (including two sons and a third son-by-default) to pull up stakes south of the Mason Dixon Line and return to their New England roots.
Father John is a trained spiritual director, an experienced hospital chaplain, and is on the governing board ("chapter") of the Anglican Third Order Society of St. Francis, Province of the Americas.
An avid bicyclist and gardener, Father John is also the author of some ten books specializing in nineteenth century nautical history and biography.
The Rev. Hollis Plimpton, Priest Emeritus
The Rev. Hollis Winslow Plimpton, a graduate from Duke University and a USMC veteran of the Korean War, was ordained in the Episcopal Church of Canada more than thirty-five years ago after receiving his Masters in Theology from the Episcopal Divinty School. Following his service of more than fifteen years as Rector in Canada, he returned to the United States. Now semi-retired, Father Plimpton, and his poodle Charity, celebrate the Eucharist here at Grace Episcopal Church when our Rector/Priest is away.
Hyunji Kim, Director of Music
Currently attending Boston University, Hyunji is working toward her Masters Degree of Sacred Music. Originally from Korea with her B.A. in Church Music from Seoul Theological University, Grace Church is delighted to have this talented, internationally trained organist here with us.
Patricia Begin, Parish Secretary
Patty came to work at Grace Church in September of 1997 after spending 20 years in the wholesale/retail ceramic tile business. Back in 2002 when Grace Church was without a permanent rector, Patty discovered that her job was not "just a job", but a calling. At a seminar for parish secretaries she first heard the term Secretarial Ministry. It was kind of an epiphany for her. Patty is very serious about her work here at Grace Episcopal Church and feels blessed to able to spread God's word through the media she prints each week.
Roy McHoul, Sexton
Church sexton Roy McHoul began his work here at Grace in 2001. A former Vietnam veteran with the US Marines, he and his wife Pat reside in Norwood where they are raising three grandchildren. A self-employed contractor by trade, Roy is very committed to the upkeep of the church.
