Leadership
We are extremely pleased to officially announce the calling of our new priest to Trinity Church Bridgewater. Reverend Suzanne Wade will be our next half time rector and begins her time with us on Sunday, July 9. Suzanne has most recently been the rector at St. Mark's Episcopal
Church in Westford, MA as well as Priest-in-Charge in Shirley, MA.
Suzanne is bi-vocational and works also as a writer. She lives in Mansfield with her husband and has two grown children. Suzanne comes to us with experience, enthusiasm, and insight, She has many talents to offer and is eager to get started. As you know, this has been a long awaited blessing and we look forward to worshiping together with her and engaging in many new activities. We will be welcoming her with a potluck picnic following her first service on July 9. More information to follow.
Welcome, Rev. Suzanne Wade
Bishop Whitworth
The Rev, Julie E, Whitworth was selected in May of 2024 as the 17th Bishop for the Diocese of Massachusetts. She has been a rector in parishes in Connecticut, New York and most recently Indianapolis. She is succeeding the Rt. Rev. Alan Gates.
Minister of Music - Dasha Ovchinnikova
Daria "Dasha" Ovchinnikova is a gifted musician whose talents bridge cultures and generations. Originally from Russia, Dasha serves as the organist at Trinity Episcopal Church in Bridgewater, where her performances bring depth and inspiration to the church’s worship and events.
She is currently pursuing her second Master’s Degree in Organ Performance at the Longy School of Music of Bard College, focusing on historically informed techniques for the organ, harpsichord, and carillon.
Vestry & Volunteers
The vestry is the leadership team of the church responsible for the business dealings of the church. This includes drafting a budget, deciding on maintenance projects of the building and working with the rector on any concerns of the parish overall. There is an election every year for the officers.
Senior Warden: Kris Aimone
Junior Warden: Judy Guasconi
Treasurer: Steven Lamb
Clerk: Dana Studley
Vestry Members:
Brian Donoghue, Tim Audyatis, Pat Hines, Deb Mullen, Scott Vining, Judy Gentile
