Staff

Along with many talented volunteers, St. Mark's has a tireless staff that brings everything together.

The Ven. Dr. Jim Sutton, Rector

A graduate of the University of Saskatchewan at Regina.  Jim received his Master of Divinity from the University of Western Ontario, Huron College.  Ordained Deacon in 1978, Priest in 1979.  Canon of the Cathedral 1997 and Archdeacon of Brant/Norfolk & Oxford in 2003.  He attended McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago and graduated with his Doctor of Ministry in 1993.

Jim can be reached via email at jim@stmarks.on.ca.

The Rev. Doug Pizzey B. Th, Honourary Assistant

Doug was born and raised in Brantford and spent six years in the armed forces before attending Emmanuel St. Chad in Saskatoon to obtain his Bachelor's in Theology.  He was ordained and worked in the Diocese of Qu'Appelle for many years and has since moved back to Brantford where he lives with his beautiful wife, Christine.  Doug has been attached to St. Mark's as an Honourary Assistant through the Diocese of Huron.  When he isn't presiding at other parishes, we enjoy seeing Doug at St. Mark's!

The Rev. John Ogilvie, Deacon

After 40 years in the grocery business, John shifted his thoughts towards helping others outside of our parish.  In the early 90's, he started conducting services at John Noble Home then began helping with services at Versa Care Centre.  In 2000, he was appointed Chaplain there and in the intervening years has met and assisted some wonderful senior citizens.  John completed required courses at Renison Institute of Ministry toward the Diaconate and interned at Versa Care and Trinity Church, Simcoe.  He was ordained a Deacon in February, 2009.  The emphasis of his ministry is outreach.

Kathy Dunning, Parish Co-ordinator

Kathy is responsible for general office communication, facility bookings, co-ordinating parish events, volunteers and projects as well as encouraging others in ministry.

Kathy can be reached via email at kathy@stmarks.on.ca.

Margaret Sheppard, Secretary/Treasurer

Marg administers our financial and office affairs.  She is in our office three mornings a week and provides a warm and inviting smile to visitors and those who call.

Marg can be reached via email at marg@stmarks.on.ca.

Bill Schatz, Music Director

Bill has served as the Artistic Director for the KW Singers in Kitchener and has recently taken on the position of Artistic Director for the Brant Men of Song.  Past Church positions include being the Praise Worship Music Director for CounterPoint and most recently, a choral section lead in the choir at St. Andrew's United Church.  In his previous teaching position, Bill was the band director at McKinnon Park SS, where his concert band performed tours of Chicago, Boston and Washington.  He currently serves as the Arts Department Head at Pauline Johnson Collegiate & VS in Brantford.

Bill can be reached via email at bill@stmarks.on.ca.

Brandon Corke, Youth Ministry Co-ordinator

Brandon leads the youth people of the congregation through various activities, devotionals and outreach.  Brandon has experience leading worship for young people at St. Mark's and many other churches.  He has been a lifelong member of the parish with involvement in many areas.  The Youth currently meet Sunday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sundays during the 10:30 a.m. service.

Brandon can be reached via email at brandon@stmarks.on.ca.

Pat McMillan, Children's and Family Ministry Resource Person

Pat is a retired elementary school Resource teacher with a B.A. from U.W.O. and a Specialist certificate in Special Education from Brock University.  She has been a member of St. Mark's for over 35 years and has spent much of that time being involved with the parish children in Christian Education.  Pat looks forward to the exciting challenges and rewards her role brings in the provision of spiritual programming for children and families in the church community.

Lacey Kendall, Nursery Supervisor

Sue Yuile, Sexton

We depend on Sue for her reliable and dependable attention to our building.