The Rev. Stephen J. White, Interim Priest
With thirty-eight years of experience in ordained ministry, Rev. White has mostly served in parishes in New England. Here in the Diocese of Massachusetts, he has served as rector of St. Anne's in-the-Fields, Lincoln; and Church of the Redeemer, Chestnut Hill; and as Interim at St. Mark's, Foxboro. Most recently, he served at St. Andrew's, Edgartown. Prior to his ministry in Edgartown he completed twelve years as rector in Newcastle/Damariscotta, Maine.
Rev. White and his wife Nan are parents of three grown children and two grandchildren. They have both been involved in music all their lives, enjoying choral groups and Nan in instrumental groups. They like to travel, hike, read, and do what grandparents love to do - take care of the "grands."
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 twenty-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 Church when our Rector/Priest is away.
Hyunji Kim, Director of Music
Currently attending Boston University, Hyunji is working toward her Master 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.
The Rev. Dr. Katherine Mitchell, Deacon
Born and raised in Eastern North Carolina, Katherine migrated to parts north, New York and Boston, following college at North Carolina Wesleyan College. She has been a New Englander for 35 plus years and has come to appreciate the wonder and spectacular autumns, as well as the briskness of the winter season. Katherine is married to Sandy (Albert) Mitchell and they have three adult children, a daughter, Blake, and two sons, Albie and Stewart.
After raising her family, Katherine returned to school following a volunteer stint at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital where she discovered a passion for hospital chaplaincy. She has a Master of Art degree in Pastoral Counseling from Emmanuel College and a Doctor of Ministry with a focus in Marriage and Family Counseling from Andover Newton Theological School.
Katherine is a staff member of the Chaplaincy Department at Brigham and Women’s Hospital serving as the chaplain for the Pain and Palliative Care Division, Oncology, Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology services. She sits on the Ethics Committee and serves as an ethics consultant. Professionally, she is a Board Certified Chaplain through the Association of Professional Chaplains, as well as the Assembly of Episcopal Hospitals and Chaplains, and is a Member of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors.
Katherine is ordained as a permanent deacon in the Episcopal Church, serving as the Deacon at Grace Episcopal Church, Norwood, MA.
In addition to serving in a liturgical capacity on the altar and preaching, Katherine is also involved in pastoral care and outreach.
For fun, Katherine enjoys time well spent with family and friends. She is an avid reader, likes to garden, and has aspirations of breaking 90 in her golf game.
Patricia Begin, Parish Secretary
Patty came to work at Grace Church in September of 1997. Previous to that she was a retail manager in the 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 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.
