Meet the Clergy & Staff

Deacon Kris grew up in Wisconsin and attending a parochial catholic school for eight years and public school from junior high through high school. I attended the University of Wisconsin Whitewater and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education. I worked with battered women and children in Wisconsin which somewhat prepared me for my future work with mentally challenge adults. I moved to Massachusetts 1986 and started my career with mentally challenge adults. I worked in the private sector for six years and then secured my position of Service Coordinator with the Department of Development Services Plymouth Office from October 1992 through my retirement December 2022. My spiritual life I contribute to my grandfather who I remembered saying “You need to have at least one hour a week with God.” I was brought up Catholic and around year 2010 living here is Massachusetts one of my coworkers said, “Kris come to our church we love everyone!” I attended a service at Christ Church in Plymouth. I walked in and felt like home. Everyone was so friendly, and I started my journey to learn more about the Episcopal Church. I volunteered and participated on the Altar Guild, Eucharistic Visitor, Reader and Choir. Christ Church Plymouth is my sponsoring church and have been a strong support for me. I was ordained June 4, 2016. I was assigned at Trinity Episcopal Church Bridgewater March 2016 in which they attended my ordination. I have had the opportunity to work with them as their Deacon for 8 years. I am looking forward to continuing with my spiritual journey with you at St. Gabriel’s. St. Gabriel’s offer a variety of services throughout the week. I especially enjoy participating in Outreach Committee, Rooted Service, Pastoral Care, and interacting with the youth and adults of our parish.

Blessings Deacon Kris.