The Reverend
Peter Doddema -- Rector
The Rev. Peter Doddema, his wife Nicole and their son Roman, reside in Harrodsburg. Peter and Nicole are natives of Kansas. They moved to Harrodsburg, from Alexandria, Virginia, where Peter attended Virginia Theological Seminary. Both Peter and Nicole enjoy music -- Peter sang in a cathedral choir for many years and Nicole has a college degree in music education and music therapy. Roman follows the family musical tradition by singing in the Danville Children's Choir.
Staff
Anne Donnally
Anne is our Parish Administrator. She and her husband, Mark and children, Kate and Kylie, live in Harrodsburg, Anne's hometown. You will see Anne wearing many hats as she also serves St. Philip's as Treasurer and is on the Finance Committee. Anne certainly is the eyes, ears and heart of St. Philip's.
Vestry
The Vestry is a committee elected by the congregation; the Vestry works with the priest and manages the temporal affairs of the parish.
St. Philip's Vestry is comprised of seven members. Vestry members are elected to three-year terms and approximately one-third of the Vestry is elected each year.
Current members of the Vestry of St. Philip's are:
Vicki Mackey, Senior Warden (term ends in 2018)
Greg Yankey, Junior Warden (term ends in 2019)
Kathy Dedman (term ends 2020)
Diana Hayslett (term ends in 2019)
Kristie Jones (term ends in 2020)
Marie Rice (term ends in 2020)
Ian Thomas (term ends in 2018)
The Vestry regularly meets on the 3rd Sunday of each month; meetings are open to any member of the parish, and any parishioner may request that an item be placed on the meeting agenda.
Members of the congregation should advise a member of the Vestry of any concern regarding the work of the parish.
Vicki Mackey, Sr. Warden (term ends 2018)
Vicki serves as Verger, reader, lector chalice bearer, server and usher. She is the president of the Sts. Mary & Martha Chapter of the Daughters of the King.
She is a retired Human Resources director with the state and lives in Frankfort with her husband, Leonard.
Greg Yankey, Jr. Warden (term ends 2019)
Greg and his wife, Melanie are residents of Salvisa. He is a member of the finance committee at St. Philip's.
Kathy Dedman (term ends 2020)
Kathy serves as Chalice Bearer. She is also a part of the Bereavement and pastoral care committees.
Kathy and her husband Milward live in Harrodsburg.
Kristie Jones (term ends 2020)
Kristie, serves as Reader, is a member of the Daughters of King and helps with the grounds and garden upkeep. She is active in the community with dog rescue. Kristie lives in Harrodsburg.
Diana Hayslett (term ends 2019)
Diana is the Altar Guild chairperson. She is also very active in the Community Meal ministry and in the kitchen. She lives in Burgin with her husband, Bill.
Marie Rice (term ends 2020)
Marie Rice is serving 3 additional years after fulfilling the last year of a previously vacated Vestry term. Marie is a member of the ECW and has served on the Audit Committee. Marie works at Farmers National Bank she is AVP Main Office Retail Manager. She lives in Harrodsburg with her husband Ricky.
Ian Thomas (term ends 2018)
Ian is a lifelong member of St. Philip's and contributes lots of time and energy to the grounds of the church. He lives on the family farm in Mercer County with his wife, Elaine.
Nursery Facilitator
Margo Lopez
Margo is a native of Mexico City but has lived in Mercer County for 40 years. She is a long-time friend of St. Philip's. She serves as our nursery worker and assists with children's church as well. We appreciate her sense of humor and loving presence!
A prayer for Service
Almighty God, assist us to see your vision of the growth and vitality of St. Philip's. Help us to reach those who do not know your saving grace. Deepen our commitment; increase our faith and trust, that we may live as witnesses to you. May the Holy Spirit lead us to the service you would have us do, as servants of Christ Jesus our Lord, in whose name we pray. Amen.
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