Rector:
Rector@stpetersfreehold.org
The Rev. Francis N. Hebert, "Father Frank," began his ministry as rector in February of 1995. His wife Susan sings in St. Peter’s Choir and daughters Anne and Julian were confirmed here.
Father Frank's background is in education, and after earning a B.Mus in Music Education he taught at the high school level for six years. He also holds an M.A.L.S degree in Literature and Arts. He graduated from the Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley, California with an M.Div. degree, and was ordained deacon and priest in St. Paul's Cathedral in San Diego in 1987. His ministry began at Christ Church in Coronado, California where he served as curate. After serving for six years at Holy Trinity church in Wenonah, New Jersey he was called to St. Peter’s.
His ministry at St. Peter's includes preaching (most Sundays) and presiding at three services of Holy Eucharist, as well as leading the Sunday morning adult study program, the Bible Café. During the week his time is spent doing Pastoral Care in hospitals and homes as necessary, planning worship and special events, preparing couples for marriage or baptism, and teaching adult confirmation or other special classes. As the chief administrator of the parish he works closely with the staff and oversees their ministry so that the church’s programs can run smoothly. He also supervises the vestry, which is the lay leadership council of the church. In his work as priest and pastor every day is different, and brings its own unique challenges, joys, and blessings.
His hobbies include playing piano, reading, puttering in the garden, and walking his family's dog Domino, an English Pointer mix who is often found with him in the office at the church.
Deacon:
Deacon@stpetersfreehold.org
The Rev. Catherine Esposito joined St. Peter’s parish in June 2005, just after she was ordained a vocational deacon in the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey. Before coming to St. Peter’s, Catherine was a member of Trinity Church in Matawan and the Diocesan liaison for Episcopal Relief and Development.
Until she decided to quit her job 17 years ago to stay home with her newborn son – the best job she’s ever had -- Catherine had a career as a marketing promotions manager. Since that time, she has held a number of part-time positions in retail, in substitute teaching, as an instructional assistant in a pre-school class; and as a naturalist in the Monmouth County Parks System. She recently graduated from Rutgers University with a Master’s Degree in Social Work and looks forward to putting her new knowledge and skills to work with families and children.
Deacon Catherine lives in Matawan and shares her home with her husband Phil, her son Phillip, their 2 dogs, 3 cats and an assortment of dust bunnies. Catherine is a nature and animal lover, a sometime kayaker and an avid reader.
Catherine’s diaconal ministry has included a mission trip to El Salvador with the youth of the Diocese of New Jersey; another mission trip to New Orleans with a group of feisty women from St. Peter’s; and a leadership role in the Community Suppers program. She has also served as coordinator of the Freehold Clergy Association Emergency Housing Program and as coordinator of the Freehold Area CROP Walk registration and host site for 2009 and 2010. Her favorite ministry of all, however, is working with the youth of St. Peter’s in a variety of activities including “Wiggle and Worship,” acolyte and lay ministry training, and youth group.
Catherine is very grateful to have been called to serve at St. Peter’s. She has great affection for the people of St. Peter’s and for her colleagues in parish ministry.
Director of Music and Organist:
Music@stpetersfreehold.org
Mark Hyczko joined St. Peter's Church in 2000. During his time here, he has sought to provide a successful and varied music program that combines the new and contemporary with the excellence of the high Anglican tradition. In addition to overseeing the various musical ensembles along with Jackie Jones, he chairs the committee for the newly formed Downtown Concert Series. He also currently serves as conductor of the Pineda Lyric Opera Company, a non-profit opera outreach organization in central New Jersey. While there, he has led productions of Dido and Aeneas and The Merry Widow. Previously, with The Little Opera Company of New Jersey, he conducted performances of Madama Butterfly and Die Fledermaus. Outside of the U.S, he led performances of I Pagliacci in Mercury Opera’s innovative 2008 production at the Edmonton International Fringe Festival in Alberta, Canada. In May of 2010, he served as the assistant conductor for New Jersey State Opera’s critically acclaimed production of Porgy and Bess. As a pianist, he has collaborated with a number of singers in performance, appearing in recital throughout New Jersey, including events at Drew University and Kean University. He frequently collaborates with his wife, soprano Nadine Robinson, recently performing a benefit for The Discovery Orchestra. He has also appeared on NBC’s Today Show accompanying tenor Philip Alongi. In addition to performing, Mr. Hyczko is currently on faculty at Rutgers University. In addition to being the Director of Music and Organist at St. Peter’s Church, he holds the position of Choir Director and Organist at Temple B’nai Or in Morristown, New Jersey. Mr. Hyczko received his Master’s Degree in Piano from The Mannes College of Music, where he studied under Pavlina Dokovska. Additionally, he holds degrees in both Music and Chemistry from Rutgers University.
Director of Handbells:
Bells@stpetersfreehold.org
Jacquelyn Jones graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Music degree. She received her Education Certification a year later after student teaching in grades 1 through high school. She has been a choir director/music teacher in grades K through high school in New Orleans, Austin, Houston, Atlanta, and Oceanport in New Jersey. She especially enjoyed directing musicals and participating in choral competitions. Jackie retired from Oceanport in 2005.
While in Atlanta, Jackie was director of Music at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church for 8 years. A 5-octave handbell choir was formed in 1974. Three singing and two ringing choirs were added to the program. Two concerts with orchestra were performed by the adult choir following a fun time in choir camp held in the North Georgia mountains.
Jackie began the bell program here at St. Peter's in 1981. The King's Peal has participated in many bell festivals. Bellissima Ringers has played for the community Thanksgiving service several times in addition to performing in several area festivals. Auditioning for a chance to play in Disney World, the group performed there in 1991 and 1999. In addition to running the handbell program, Jackie and her family have become active congregants at St. Peter's: her children were raised and confirmed here, her son married, and her grandaughter baptised here.
Parish Administrator:
Office@stpetersfreehold.org
Robin Stewart has been the administrator at St. Peter's since June of 1995. As Parish Administrator, Robin runs the church office during the week. Her duties include producing all written materials that come from the office including the newsletter, the bulletins, and schedules. She also does bookkeeping and payroll records and answers phones. She and her husband Bob reside in Brick township where they are active in Fellowship Chapel. Robin and Bob have 5 children and 7 grandchildren. Robin's interests include health, fitness and nutrition, and she is a representative of Juice Plus+.
Buildings Manager:
Buildings@stpetersfreehold.org
As Buildings Manager, Fran is responsible for the maintenance of the buildings keeping them prepared for the various uses and functions of the parish. She is a life long member of St. Peter's and her children and grandchildren are members as well. She has been Buldings Manager since 1993, and as such was the on site person during the building restoration project (1996-2002). This was an interesting and challenging time. With service in Christian Education, vestry, bell choir and as a member of the Women of St. Peter's, Fran has experience with many facets of parish life.
Vestry:
Vestry is the leadership board of the Church, elected at an Annual Meeting by the members of the congregation. The Peoples’ Warden is elected to a one-year renewable term, and the Rector’s Warden is appointed by the rector, and usually servers two or three years. Vestry members serve three-year terms. Although the vestry’s duties are defined as relating to the financial and material well-being of the congregation, in reality, they provide leadership for many areas of parish life and ministry.
Rector’s Warden: Don Chambers chambersdm@aol.com
Peoples’ Warden: Charlotte Roy-Guido charlotteroi@hotmail.com
Vestry members:
Ray Baum vestryman@optonline.net
Jere Bethune jebethune@aol.com
Mayra Caceres mcaceres@massenergy.us
Esther Camm setcamm2000@yahoo.com
Rob Mayer roberttmayer@yahoo.com
Robyn Mingle mingle4@optonline.net
Kurt Tweten ktweten@optonline.net
Kathy Whall kathywhall@optonline.net
John Winfrey jwinfrey@optonline.net