Meet the Staff
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Rev. Bill Van Oss, RectorI have been the rector (senior pastor) of St. Paul's since 2006. Prior to that I was the rector of All Saints Episcopal in Northfield where I also did college campus ministry. I grew up in the Roman Catholic Church and served as a priest in parishes in Wisconsin before resigning to marry Sue (who serves as St. Paul's Director of Christian Formation).
Preaching, teaching and pastoral care are my favorite responsibilities of parish ministry. I thoroughly enjoy serving the people of St. Paul's because this is an inter-generational community with a wonderful spirit and a community focus. Sunday mornings are my favorite time of the week! When I am not doing ministry I enjoy jogging, the outdoors and spending time with Sue and daughter Luisa. |
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Rev. Dr. Barbara Elliott, Assisting PriestI serve at St Paul’s 25% time. I preach and preside one Sunday each month, lead an evening Bible study, and assist with pastoral care and Wednesday services. I also serve as a hospital chaplain and have taught at the medical school. My family have been members of St Paul’s since the late 1970’s when we moved to Duluth. My husband Tom and I live in Lakeside, and our children (Tricia and Richard) and granddaughters are in Boise (Kate Elliott) and Anchorage (Marley and Zoe McDonagh).
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Dr. Tom Hamilton, Director of MusicA native of the Iron Range in northern Minnesota, I returned to the area in the summer of 2013 to serve as St Paul's Director of Music. I love the opportunity to work with people of all ages in the choirs at St Paul's as well as leading the congregation in song. I enjoy spending time with my three children and at the family lake cabin.
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Sue Van Oss, Director of Christian FormationBeginning in college and now for the past 35 years I have been helping children, youth and families see God at work in their lives. Since 2006 I have served here at St. Paul's and have seen tremendous growth and vitality among all ages. I also manage the communications for the parish, maintaining the website and social media accounts and coordinate the women's events. I received my Master's Degree in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University. I enjoy working with my husband, Bill who is the pastor of St. Paul's and spending time with our daughter. Spare moments are consumed with quilting, reading, walking and volunteering.
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Rita Rosenberger, SecretaryI've been a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church since 2005, and I'm delighted to be the new Parish Secretary since August 2018. My husband David Barthel and I have been married 28 years, and we have two tween children named Agnes and Ernie. Most of my free time is filled with children's activities and volunteering. I enjoy participating in Handbell Choir, Junior League of Duluth, and PEO. I'm also tremendously enthusiastic about Montessori education and serve on the Board of Trustees for Many Rivers Montessori.
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Natalie Smith, TreasurerSince 2003, I have enjoyed being the treasurer of St. Paul’s. Prior to coming to St. Paul’s I had worked in private as well as public accounting. I love living in Duluth and take advantage of the opportunities to enjoy cultural events as well as the incredible natural beauty of this area. When I’m not keeping track of debits and credits, I’m busy skiing, reading, gardening, and spending time on the dock with my dogs.
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Kathy Jurasek, Sexton (caretaker)I started working at St. Paul’s in 1989 as a part-time housekeeper. Over the years my job has evolved, I am now the building engineer/sexton. When not at St. Paul’s I work part-time at Marshall School, enjoy gardening and spending time with my daughters and grandchildren. I’m also whittling down my long list of projects at home.
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