Clergy & Staff
The Rev. Dave Killeen
Rector
Dave is passionate about helping individuals and communities connect more deeply with God and each other. A priest and poet, Dave began his ministry in January 2024. Before St. Thomas’, Dave served at St. Mary’s, Tuxedo Park, New York, St. Mark’s, Jacksonville, Florida, and St. John’s, Tallahassee. He is married to Carol and has four sons: Daniel, Thomas, Michael, and Paul.
(215) 233-3970 ext. 120
Michael Smith
Minister Of Music
Our Minister of Music, Michael Smith, collaborates closely with the Rector to ensure excellence in worship and faith formation for all ages as an integral part of our music ministry. Contact him about the choristers program and teen/adult choir ministry, the worship bulletin, the altar and flower guilds, music at weddings or funerals, and more.
(215) 233-3970 ext. 113
The Rev. Michael Palmisano
Priest Associate
Michael serves full-time as a school chaplain at nearby Episcopal Academy. He is passionate about bringing the Good News to people of all ages and in all spheres of their lives. He feels fortunate to live out his ordained ministry in a school community where he can teach, preach, and pastor and also coach cross country and track. Michael grew up at St. Thomas', and he and his wife Theresa were married here in 2017. They have twin daughters, Rogan and Aline.
Melissa Lynch
Operations Manager
Contact Melissa about: property management, building maintenance and improvement, purchasing of supplies & services, contracts, vendor support, renting and reserving space for Parish events, Human Resources, and Communications (including Parish Call).
(215) 233-3970 ext. 121
Michele Foley
Finance Manager
Contact Michele about church reimbursements, pledges, all financial info.
(215) 233-3970 ext. 112
The Rev. Kristin Waskowicz Woods
Administrative Coordinator
Contact Kristin about administrative functions, burial and cemetery details, funeral arrangements, calendar requests, church membership, and new member ministries
(215) 233-3970 ext. 125
The Ven. Phillip Geliebter, TSSF Archdeacon
Deacon
Contact Phil for ideas, needs, wants, or volunteering involving outreach and social justice.
(215) 233-3970 ext. 126
Jillian McGowan
Stewardship and Communications
Jillian supports our stewardship team and the congregation as we seek to strengthen St. Thomas' financial position, and supports communications through managing announcements and media submissions.
Contact Jillian about your financial support for St. Thomas', submissions for the Friday email, and bulletin insert.
(215) 233-3970 ext. 111
Shari Petrakis
Preschool Director
Shari has been Director of Saint Thomas’ Preschool since 2009 and lovingly shepherds our littlest campus-goers. You can learn more about enrolling at Saint Thomas’ Preschool on their website, or contact her at the number below.
(215) 233-2923
Lisa J. Lonie
Carillonneur
Lisa Lonie has been our Carillonneur since 1999. She performs on the 48-bell carillon before and after worship, for special events, funerals, and weddings, and directs the Summer Concert series. Lisa also maintains a teaching studio at St. Thomas. Contact Lisa for tours and lessons.
(267) 421-2495
Sharon Werner
Events & Rentals Manager
Sharon manages our Retreat Center & non-Parish events, is our Wedding Coordinator, manages rentals for Whitemarsh Learning Center, and facility rentals for workshops and classes.
(215) 233-3970 ext. 127
Felix Suarez-Torres
Grounds & Facilities Foreman
Juan Raxon
Grounds & Facilities Staff