Christ Church Trumbull Vestry

Martine Yourieff, Sr. Warden

Martine Yourieff and her husband Tim have been members of Christ Church Tashua for 35 years. Natives of England and Hong Kong respectively, Martine and Tim feel blessed to have ‘landed’ in this little corner of New England. Both their daughters and grandchildren were baptized at Christ Church. Martine has served on the Vestry multiple times, and is currently serving her second term as Senior Warden. She also served as Church School Director 1999-2011. A keen gardener and needlewoman, Martine heads up the team of ‘Foggies’ (Friends of the Garden) tending the parish gardens, and her tapestries and banners are on display in the Church. Describing her Christ Church family as ‘vibrant & nurturing’ her hope is that newcomers and parishioners alike feel the same sense of community and fellowship.

Susan Vasone, Jr. Warden

Paul McGeary, Treasurer

Paul is a newcomer to Christ Church, having moved to Trumbull with his wife Catherine in July of last year. Paul and Catherine came to Connecticut to be closer to their son Michael and his family, who reside in Wilton. Prior to retirement, Paul worked for 25 years as a journalist and technologist at the Boston Globe and resided for more than 40 years in Gloucester, Mass. After retiring from the Boston Globe in 2010, Paul began a second career as a City Councilor in Gloucester, eventually becoming president of the City Council. Most recently, he and Catherine had lived in California, where their son and his family then resided. Paul has served as warden and vestry member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Gloucester, and on the Chapter of St. James Episcopal Cathedral in Fresno, California. Paul has a BA from Holy Cross College in Worcester, Mass., and did post-graduate work at the University of Connecticut and Harvard University. He and Catherine have both felt welcomed at Christ Church and look forward to working with the congregation to provide a basis for growth and stability moving forward.

Karen Holmes, Secretary

Karen Holmes has been an active member of Christ Church since 2004, an active Episcopalian all her life. Her son and daughter were raised here and were active in youth programs. She spent many years as a Sunday school teacher and on the Vestry. Her Vestry rolls include Worship and Secretary, as well as many other committees including Rector Search Committees and Apple Festival Committees. It has been her pleasure being an active part of this loving community. We are a family, and welcome new members to the family with open arms. When Karen is not at church, she spends much of her time at work as a nurse for children with cancer and volunteering with organizations that support them.

Ginnie Glassman, Vestry Member

Ginnie Glassman was received into the Episcopal Church in 1995 and enthusiastically joined Christ Church in 2018. She is very happy to be part of this caring community and enjoys participating in the many church activities. This is her fourth year on Vestry. She is active in the parish as a Worship Leader, Lay Preacher, Lector, Eucharistic Visitor, and Prayer Group Leader. She also has been leading Lay Preacher Training for the Diocese since 2020. She finds satisfaction in working beside members of the parish and enjoys welcoming and getting to know new members. Ginnie is enjoying her retirement years. When she is not involved in church activities she enjoys spending time with her granddaughters, walking, reading and baking.

Alyson Connole, Vestry Member

The welcoming and nonjudgmental environment of this church is refreshing and encouraging. Being a small parish everyone has the opportunity to be heard and to contribute their time, talent, and/or treasure to make this community the best it can be. Alyson is a newer member of CCT and is also on the altar guild. Being over scheduled is her super power and she loves meeting other new parishioners.

Lisa Woods, Vestry Member

Born and raised in the Episcopal church, I have a deep rooted connection to the church. My family has a history of service and I aim to continue that legacy by giving back to the church and the greater community. I have been a member of Christ Church since 2009 serving in various roles, including Sunday school teacher, Outreach, Apple Festival committees, and on the Vestry.

Howie Meehan, Vestry Member

I have been a member of Christ Church for the last 8 years. We moved to Trumbull to be near our daughter and her family. I love being a member of the church. I was born and raised on Long Island, and worked for Con Edison for 38 years.

John Flader, Vestry Member