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Mary Friel

Easton,MD

Summary

Accomplished Priest from Retired From Working, adept in pastoral counseling and spiritual leadership. Led successful fundraising campaigns, enhancing community and spiritual growth. Skilled in sermon preparation and grief support, demonstrating a profound ability to inspire and guide through life's challenges.

Work History

Priest

Retired From Working
  • Provided pastoral care and support to congregation members during times of personal crisis, fostering a strong sense of spiritual care,
  • Organized and led Bible study sessions for various age groups, promoting spiritual growth and understanding of religious texts.
  • Managed financial resources responsibly by developing budgets, tracking expenditures, and identifying cost-saving measures for various church activities.
  • Inspired congregation members by incorporating real-life experiences and contemporary issues into sermons.
  • Oversaw administrative tasks including staff management, scheduling, communication with stakeholders ensuring smooth operation of church affairs.
  • Delivered engaging sermons tailored to the needs of diverse audiences, effectively communicating spiritual teachings and principles.
  • Spearheaded fundraising campaigns that generated needed funds for building improvements or mission trips supporting global causes.
  • Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.

Education

Masters Of Divinity -

Episcopal Divinity School
Cambridge, MA
05.2006

Skills

  • Pastoral counseling
  • Spiritual leadership
  • Small group facilitation
  • Grief support
  • Sermon preparation

Experience

2006-2008 Part time Assistant Rector at Church of the Epiphany, Norfolk, Va .Part time chaplain at Tucker House, ministry of Norfolk Urban Ministry Housing Development.

2008 Part time Associate Priest at St. Peter’s Church, Salisbury, MD.

2008- 2009 Associate Rector at Christ Church, St. Michael’s, MD.

2009-2011 Assistant Rector at Christ Church, St. Michael’s MD.

2012-2014 Chaplain at Heron Point Continuing Care Retirement Community, Chestertown, MD.

2014-2015 Priest in Charge at St. Paul’s Church, Centreville, MD

2015-2024 Rector at St. Paul’s Church, Centreville, MD

Timeline

Priest

Retired From Working

Masters Of Divinity -

Episcopal Divinity School
Mary Friel