Pastor Timothy R. Swanson
Timothy R. Swanson was called to serve as the pastor of Holy Cross in May of 1993. He has begun his sixteenth year in May of 2008. He was born in Chicago and grew up in Michigan, Connecticut, Iowa and North Carolina being the son of a pastor/professor. He was graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1968 with a degree in History; from The Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia in 1972. He completed his Clinical Pastoral Education at the U. of Minnesota Hospital in 1969. His continuing education includes numerous Alban Institute Events. He also trained in Word and Witness where he developed an interest in Evangelism. He served three parishes in New Jersey where he served as chairperson of three synod committees: Single Adults Ministry, Recreation and Leisure Ministry and the Beisler Camping and Retreat Center. He also served in the synod's Youth Leadership Lab. he has now served two parishes in Ohio where he has served on the Evangelism Team including five years as chairperson.
He was married to Sherry Lou Cooper in 1973. They have three children and two grandchildren. They reside in Fairfield Township. They share an interest in flower gardening. Pastor loves to read beyond the usual religious books and articles that include American History (especially presidents) as well as American Novels. His main hobby has been modeling an HO railroad in the late 40's early 50's Pennsylvania RR motif.
Parish Secretary
Jessica Gill
holycrossfairfield@yahoo.com
A member of Holy Cross for 18 years, she has been on staff for 3 years. As parish secretary she is responsible for preparing bulletins and newsletters and answering phone calls and emails She is the webmaster of Holy Cross's website. She is actively involved in Cafe and WELCA at Holy Cross.
She enjoys traveling, art and reading. She and her husband David have one daughter.
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Church Organist
Karen Evert
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Church Council
(Back Row) Tom Bowling, Brandon McIntosh (Treasurer), Pastor Timothy Swanson
(Front Row) Helen Plemmons, Lauren Bowling, Sarah Dunbar (President)
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Music Director
Kitty Kerestan
Kitty is a retired music educator. She taught in the New Miami and Edgewood school districts. She also served as a substitute teacher in the Butler County schools. Kitty holds a BA in Music from Morehead State University in Kentucky and a MA in Education from Wright State University in Ohio. She resides in Ross with her husband, Richard.
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