Interim Rector - The Rev. Andrew Calandriello
Greetings from Father Andrew Calandriello
First I am grateful that the good Lord called me back to the ministry several years ago to serve him and his people. I am eager to come to Holy Spirit to lead, guide, and work with the entire parish community to foster continued unity and a spirit of cooperation.
Someone once said, "A priest is not his own". By that I mean I was given a special calling and my coming to Holy Spirit I view as a summons by our Lord to give of myself to serve your needs and fulfill the obligations that will be required of me. You are placing your trust and faith in me, and I am grateful for the opportunity. At the same time, I ask for your prayers and support to assist me to do what is needed. I am confident that together we can accomplish a great deal.
As a priest, my first and foremost duty is to bring others closer to our Lord by my words and example. I am a preacher, an administer of the sacraments; someone to facilitate change along with the wardens and vestry members. I will also be available whenever there is a need beyond Sundays and Holy Daysc. I intend to be at the church a day or two each week for all of you.
It would also be my fervent desire to foster growth of the parish, not only by my own presence and the words I utter, but also to work hand in hand with parishioners to aid in bringing this about. I am there for the parish community, but also beyond the community to promote dialogue and interaction with other faiths.
Someone once told me, when you do what the good Lord has called you to do and you help those in need, then you are doing what he expects from you. When you look at the people you serve, you see folks from different backgrounds, nationalities, various circumstances, professions, family situations, etc. Always be mindful that as you look upon each and every one of them, you will see the face of God.
So, Lord, touch gently this life you created and called me to be as your priest now and forever.
Sincerely,
Fr. Andrew Calandriello
First I am grateful that the good Lord called me back to the ministry several years ago to serve him and his people. I am eager to come to Holy Spirit to lead, guide, and work with the entire parish community to foster continued unity and a spirit of cooperation.
Someone once said, "A priest is not his own". By that I mean I was given a special calling and my coming to Holy Spirit I view as a summons by our Lord to give of myself to serve your needs and fulfill the obligations that will be required of me. You are placing your trust and faith in me, and I am grateful for the opportunity. At the same time, I ask for your prayers and support to assist me to do what is needed. I am confident that together we can accomplish a great deal.
As a priest, my first and foremost duty is to bring others closer to our Lord by my words and example. I am a preacher, an administer of the sacraments; someone to facilitate change along with the wardens and vestry members. I will also be available whenever there is a need beyond Sundays and Holy Daysc. I intend to be at the church a day or two each week for all of you.
It would also be my fervent desire to foster growth of the parish, not only by my own presence and the words I utter, but also to work hand in hand with parishioners to aid in bringing this about. I am there for the parish community, but also beyond the community to promote dialogue and interaction with other faiths.
Someone once told me, when you do what the good Lord has called you to do and you help those in need, then you are doing what he expects from you. When you look at the people you serve, you see folks from different backgrounds, nationalities, various circumstances, professions, family situations, etc. Always be mindful that as you look upon each and every one of them, you will see the face of God.
So, Lord, touch gently this life you created and called me to be as your priest now and forever.
Sincerely,
Fr. Andrew Calandriello
Our Deacons
The Reverend Dot Hospador
Dot Hospador is a life-long Episcopalian. She was born and raised in Perth Amboy. The joys of her life are her son, daughter and her three grandchildren.
Dot was ordained a Deacon in the Episcopal Church by Bishop Chip Stokes on May 9, 2015. She was previously at St. Mark’s in Keansburg helping to feed those in need.
On July 11, 1987, Dot entered the program of Alcoholics Anonymous and has over 28 years of sobriety. Active in the program, she attends meetings and has had the same sponsor for all her time in the program.
Dot has been involved in many ministries: working with victims of domestic violence, as a Hospice volunteer, and bringing AA meetings into a group home for women.
Dot was ordained a Deacon in the Episcopal Church by Bishop Chip Stokes on May 9, 2015. She was previously at St. Mark’s in Keansburg helping to feed those in need.
On July 11, 1987, Dot entered the program of Alcoholics Anonymous and has over 28 years of sobriety. Active in the program, she attends meetings and has had the same sponsor for all her time in the program.
Dot has been involved in many ministries: working with victims of domestic violence, as a Hospice volunteer, and bringing AA meetings into a group home for women.
The Reverend Michelleslie Maltese
Michelleslie Maltese is also a cradle Episcopalian. She was ordained by Bishop Stokes on January 19, 2019 to the Sacred Order of Deacons. She has lived in Hunterdon County for 30 years and loves spending time with her family and enjoys yoga, cooking and feeding family and friends.
Michelleslie is attending Drew Theological Seminary working on her Masters of Arts in Theology and Ministry on the Pastoral Care and Counseling track along with a certification in Interfaith Dialogue and Peacebuilding.
She says "My heart is in pastoral care/chaplaincy and I love hospital chaplaincy. I have completed three units of Clinical Pastoral Education in suburban and urban hospital settings and palliative and hospice care in a multi-level senior facility. In response to COVID, I am a volunteer in a brand new type of pastoral care. RWJ Barnabas hospital created and launched the Virtual Chaplain program, Tele Chaplains serves three hospitals in New Jersey designed for the staff and all essential workers in the hospitals."
For six years she has coordinated a ministry at Independence Manor that encompasses several of the local Protestant churches in the Flemington area to bring in a weekly Sunday Protestant service to the residents.
Michelleslie is attending Drew Theological Seminary working on her Masters of Arts in Theology and Ministry on the Pastoral Care and Counseling track along with a certification in Interfaith Dialogue and Peacebuilding.
She says "My heart is in pastoral care/chaplaincy and I love hospital chaplaincy. I have completed three units of Clinical Pastoral Education in suburban and urban hospital settings and palliative and hospice care in a multi-level senior facility. In response to COVID, I am a volunteer in a brand new type of pastoral care. RWJ Barnabas hospital created and launched the Virtual Chaplain program, Tele Chaplains serves three hospitals in New Jersey designed for the staff and all essential workers in the hospitals."
For six years she has coordinated a ministry at Independence Manor that encompasses several of the local Protestant churches in the Flemington area to bring in a weekly Sunday Protestant service to the residents.