In the Episcopal Church, the vestry is the legal representative of the parish in all matters pertaining to the parish’s corporate property. Vestry members serve 3-year terms on a rotating basis, and new vestry members are elected by the congregation each January at the annual parish meeting of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. The rector serves as presiding officer during vestry meetings, and the Junior and Senior wardens also serve in leadership capacities. The senior warden leads the parish between rectors and is a support person for the rector; the junior warden has responsibility for church property and buildings. A treasurer and a clerk maintain financial records and meeting minutes.
The responsibilities of the vestry as a whole include:
- to help define and articulate the mission of the congregation;
- to support the church’s mission by word and deed;
- to support the search committee when selecting the rector;
- to ensure effective organization and planning, and
- to manage the parish’s resources and finances.
Catherine Kollar-Dye, Senior Warden
Catherine has been a member at St. Andrews since 2021 and serves as a reader, hospitality team member, safety rep., Stewardship Committee member, and recently became a Daughter of the King. After two years on the vestry, she will finish her term as the Senior Warden. She and her wife, Kelly, moved from Michigan to South Florida in 2003. They have two children, Kate and Christian, both of whom are in college. Catherine is a Recreation Supervisor with the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
Steve Ragsdale, Junior Warden
Steve Ragsdale, confirmed at St. Andrew’s on January of 2002, has served on the Vestry for about 10 years. He gladly served as Senior Warden and currently serves as Junior Warden where he has 9 years of experience. Steve also served on the Commission on Ministry with Father Paul, the altar guild, and now serves as an usher. He is the consummate volunteer, which even includes installing the markers in the memorial garden. Steve truly values the real church family at St. Andrew’s and is ready to serve in any capacity.
Chris Diserio, Treasurer
Chris, his wife, Talia, and their dog, Lucy, have been residents of Lake Worth Beach since 2013. Chris and Talia began attending services at St. Andrew’s in 2017. Chris earned a degree in Finance from the University of Illinois and is a residential property manager in Fort Lauderdale. Chris has been a volunteer at the Way Café since 2018.
Vestry Members:
Catherine Kollar-Dye, Senior Warden
Steve Ragsdale, Junior Warden
Chris Diserio, Treasurer
Bill Haney
Jean Howard
Chuck Jackson
Lee Massey
Brian McDonnell
Carol Sink
Nora Williams
Ex Officio:
Fr. Chuck David, Care Committee