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Holy Trinity Anglican Church
5333 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 355-7510
5333 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 355-7510
Anglican Province
of America
Holy Trinity’s Vestry
Mr. Bill Webster
Senior Warden
Ms. Linda Challen
Secretary
Ms. Dolores Fantin
Stewardship Chair
Mr. Nairn’ Gillet
Treasurer
Ms. Barbara Holmes
Corresponding
Secretary
About the Vestry
The Vestry is the legal agent and representative of the Parish in all matters concerning its corporate
property and relations of the parish to the clergy.
It is responsible for making sure that the parish complies with the laws of the nation (IRS), the laws of
the state (property and incorporation) and the Canons of the Church. In addition, the Vestry is
responsible for all church finances and making sure that financial records are kept appropriately and for
being good Steward's of God's blessings... tithes, offerings and donations.
One of the prime responsibilities of the Vestry is to ensure that the earthly needs of the Clergy and his
family do not become a distraction to his Godly duties. This includes but is not limited to their financial
needs.
Additionally, the Vestry members are the lay "eyes and ears" for the Clergy. They can help the clergy
by keeping them in touch with the needs, concerns and problems of parish members.
Vestry members should set good personal examples by making personal contact with parish members
and also welcoming visitors. They are charged with praying for and interacting with parishioners at all
levels.
Regular attendance by vestry members at services, social events and functions is critical for them to be
effective with this responsibility.
All parishioners are encouraged to attend vestry meetings. The meetings are normally held on
the first Saturday of every month in the Parish Hall at 9:30 a.m. and can run anywhere from one
hour to two hours in length depending on how much business must be conducted.
If you have a subject that they would like to bring up at a vestry meeting, you are encouraged to
contact a vestry member and discuss the subject so that proper time may be set aside during
the meeting for the discussion. Many questions about the business of the vestry and the parish
can be answered by a vestry member.
It is important for you to know who your vestry members are and to feel free to contact them
should you have any questions.
