Welcome to Interim Rector, Matthew Engleby
We are delighted to introduce our new interim rector, Rev. Matthew Engleby to the congregation. Fr. Matt has been an Episcopal priest for over 30 years since graduating from the General Theological Seminary in New York and he brings a tremendous range of experience. He was the rector of St. John on the Mountain in Bernardsville, NJ for a
decade, before branching out to become the Executive Director of El Hogar Projects, an international non-profit organization in Honduras, which educates children in need. His most recent experience is as a Priest in Charge at Saint Ann’s in the South Bronx, NY.
decade, before branching out to become the Executive Director of El Hogar Projects, an international non-profit organization in Honduras, which educates children in need. His most recent experience is as a Priest in Charge at Saint Ann’s in the South Bronx, NY.
Greetings from the Rev. Matt Engleby
I am wonderfully energized to be able to share with the Church of the Holy Spirit a journey of transition to your next permanent priest. I have known of your church for many years, having been in collaboration with Phil Carr-Jones while I served in Bernardsville. I know him as a faithful and dedicated priest, and I know that your church is healthy and vibrant due to his leadership. I am fortunate to have served the church in a variety of ministries, and I believe these experiences serve us well in the transition.
My role at CHS is to set the stage for your new rector; to tidy up any problem areas, to strengthen and stabilize the active ministries of the church, and to care for and attend to the members of the church.
As you can see, I have a very friendly Labrador, Bee, who loves the Episcopal Church and you may see her with me, on occasion, at CHS. Please feel free to be in touch and I look forward to our time together.
Fr. Matt Engleby
[email protected]
My role at CHS is to set the stage for your new rector; to tidy up any problem areas, to strengthen and stabilize the active ministries of the church, and to care for and attend to the members of the church.
As you can see, I have a very friendly Labrador, Bee, who loves the Episcopal Church and you may see her with me, on occasion, at CHS. Please feel free to be in touch and I look forward to our time together.
Fr. Matt Engleby
[email protected]
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.