Clergy

The Reverend Chris Ditzenberger

Rector

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Chris has served as rector of Saint Gabriel since 2005, returning to his roots in the area. A Littleton, Colorado native, Chris cherishes the community in Denver's southern suburbs. Chris believes the church’s task is to bear witness to God’s Son, Jesus, the one in whom “all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell" in the power of the Holy Spirit. With CJ and their children, Grace and Christopher, Chris loves sharing gospel ministry with the people of Saint Gabriel and with other followers of Jesus in this beautiful corner of the Lord's vineyard.

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The Reverend EJ Rivet

Assisting

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Father EJ, as he is known to the congregation, is a retired priest in the Diocese of Colorado. He was ordained in 2004 by Bishop O’Neill after serving as an educator for 29 years. He taught in the Cherry Creek School system retiring in 2001. He received a Master’s in Divinity in 2004 from Seabury Western Theological Seminary in Evanston, IL. EJ has served as Associate Rector and Vicar at Christ’s Church Castle Rock, All Saints Battlement Mesa and Saint John, New Castle. A former New Englander, born in Providence, RI, he currently lives with his wife Jane in Centennial. Jane and EJ have two sons, Paul and Mark. The family enjoys travel, theater, and golf! In January 2017, he and Jane arrived at Saint Gabriel the Archangel where he now serves as assistant to the Rector.

Staff

Sharon Stewart

Bookkeeper

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Sharon has been a member of Saint Gabriel since 1963. After she retired as Parish Administrator she continues to work as the part time bookkeeper. Sharon is active in many ministries including Altar Guild, Daughters of the King, Eucharistic visitor, and serving at worship services.

Mark Kelly

Choir Director and Music Ministry Director

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Mark graduated from Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and a Minor in Music Performance. He attended classes offered by Westminster Choir College and the Robert Shaw Institute in Atlanta. Over the past 33 years he has served 6 congregations in South Carolina, Florida and Colorado. He has performed in choral groups such as the Laurens and Greenwood Chorales(SC), the Palmetto Mastersingers(SC), and the Central Florida Community Arts Choir. Mark's full time vocation is in the cybersecurity industry. He is the proud father of his daughters, Rachel Kelly Wade (and son-in-law John), and Mary Katherine "MK" Kelly.

Meg Stern

Parish and Family Administrator

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Meg comes from a varied background, much of it involving church administrative work. A native of England, she moved here in 1989, and worked for Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in the church office when her sons were in elementary school there. She then moved on to the Office of the Bishop, where she worked as Faith Formation Administrator for 5 years then Bishop’s Assistant for 8 years. After a hiatus of a couple of years, she is thrilled to be back working in the church! Meg is married to Jim Stern, with adult twin sons, and attends Christ Episcopal Church in Denver.

Caroline Johnson

Organist

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Caroline graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Instrumental Music specializing in organ performance from Columbia College in Columbia, SC. While earning her bachelor's degree, Caroline served as the accompanist for Columbia College's weekly chapel services, was a substitute organist for churches in the Columbia metro area, and worked as a piano instructor for the Columbia Arts Academy. Caroline moved to Colorado in 2013 to earn a Master's in Social Work degree from the University of Denver.

Nicole Heifferon

Communications Director