Clergy
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The Right Rev. Austin Keith Rios, Bishop
The Rt. Rev. Austin Keith Rios was ordained and consecrated Bishop Coadjutor of the Episcopal Diocese of California on May 4, 2024, and assumed the role of Ninth Bishop of California. As the diocese's chief pastor, he leads and unites congregations, ministries, and diocesan institutions. He is the first Latino to be elected as a bishop in the diocese, with Mexican-American, Scottish, and English heritage. He is fluent in Spanish and Italian. Before joining the Diocese of California, Bishop Rios served as rector of St. Paul's Within the Wall in Rome, Italy for 12 years, overseeing a multilingual community and the Joel Nafuma Refugee Center. He also led La Capilla de Santa Maria, a Spanish-Speaking congregation in North Carolina, while serving as Canon for Spanish-Speaking Ministries. Active in the wider Episcopal Church, he has held leadership roles in the Church Pension Fund. Bishop Rios, ordained as a priest in 2005, holds degrees from Davidson College and the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest. He is married to Maleah Rios and has one child. |
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The Rev. David Grant Smith, Vicar
David is proud to be serving as Vicar at SEA Episcopal Church in the cities of South San Francisco and San Bruno and is pleased to be part of the Episcopal Diocese of California. David is nearing the completion of his Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree at Claremont School of Theology (CST), focusing his studies on process theology as a resource for parish ministry and pastoral care. His project and the topic for his thesis will be about combining process theology with Internal Family Systems counseling as a path to emotional and spiritual self-care. David is trained as an Internal Family Systems (IFS) counselor and is in the process of working toward certification as an IFS Practitioner. He has served as a priest in parish ministry as well as in hospital chaplaincy. Prior to ordination, David worked for many years as a lay professional, serving several churches as lay pastoral associate, choir director, organist, minister of music, or in some combination of those things. In addition to his vocational pursuits, David enjoys travel, singing, chamber music, writing, tea, wine, spoiling his nephews and nieces, and spending quality time with family and friends. |
Staff
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Margaret Burke, Music Director and Organist
Margie began her relationship with SEA Church as the Organist for St. Elizabeth's Church, prior to our merging. Since coming together, she has been working valiantly to select and prepare all the music for our 10:15 a.m. Sunday Eucharist. She also does quite a bit of arranging of music, as needed for the resources of our Church. And from time to time, Margie collaborates with other musicians to provide special music for big days like Christmas and Easter. |
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Samantha "Sam" Tolosa, Administrative Assistant
Sam joined the ministry as an administrative assistant in December 2023, bringing extensive experience as a nutritionist in a hospital setting and from managing the front desk at her family's dental practice. In her role, she supports Vicar David by managing the office and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Sam enjoys interacting with people from different cultures and backgrounds, and she embraces SEA Church's values of diversity and inclusion. Outside of work, Sam enjoys exploring new cuisines, cooking, cross-stitching, and fostering animals. |
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Marisol Ruiz, St. Andrew’s Preschool Director
Marisol has been working with kids since 2008 and recently joined St. Andrew's Preschool as the new director. A graduate of Skyline College with a degree in early childhood education, Marisol is passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging environment for young learners. Her love for working with children, combined with her educational background, drives her dedication to fostering growth and development in her new role. |
Bishop's Committee 2023
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Alison Tudury Senior Warden Ellen Jones Jr. Warden & Treasurer Ray Driscoll Clerk |
Becky Neuman Andy Daniel Dar Masamori |
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Delegates to Peninsula Deanery and Diocesan Convention
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Frances Luster |
Donna Alexander |
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Ministries & Leaders
Worship Leaders Coordinator: Dar Masamori
Online Chaplains: Lu McAfee, Mary McAfee, Bill Scism
Stewardship: Ellen Jones, Treasurer & the Bishop's Committee
Altar Guild: Ellen Jones & Alison Tudury
Website Coordinator: Bill Scism
Online Chaplains: Lu McAfee, Mary McAfee, Bill Scism
Stewardship: Ellen Jones, Treasurer & the Bishop's Committee
Altar Guild: Ellen Jones & Alison Tudury
Website Coordinator: Bill Scism