Staff and Vestry

	The Rev. Dr. Michael Doty Father Doty began his ministry at Holy Cross in February of 2001. His wife Pam is the Executive Director for Senior Citizens Programs for Polk County, North Carolina. They have a son named Isaac who is the Youth Minister for St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Cleveland, Tennessee.

	The Rev. Marie Cope, Priest Associate The Rev. Cope joined the Holy Cross staff as Priest Associate on July 1, 2006. She assists the rector on a part-time basis with liturgy, preaching and pastoral care. She is married to Hayne and they have a beautiful little girl named Grace and a newborn daughter named Nina.

	The Rev. Deacon Pam Bright Deacon Bright joined the Holy Cross staff on February 1, 2006 immediately following her ordination to the diaconate. In daily life Deacon Bright works for the North Carolina Department of Social Services.

	The Rev. Deacon Dolores Zeese (retired) Deacon Zeese served Holy Cross from 1996 until her retirement in the Summer of 2003. Though officially off regular duty she and her husband Paul have valued and important ministries to the people and other clergy of Holy Cross.

	Ms. Wanda May, Parish Administrator Ms. May joined the Holy Cross staff in June of 2002 as Parish Administrator. She and husband George are both members of Holy Cross where they are active in every aspect of church life.

	Ms. Lori Walter, Financial Administrator Ms. Walter joined the Holy Cross staff in November of 2007. She is also active as a Church School teacher and Youth Group parent. She is married to Todd and they have two daughters, Madison and Elizabeth.

	Mr. Mark Ardrey-Graves, Music and Program Director The Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross in Tryon is happy to announce that Mr. Mark Ardrey-Graves accepted the call to become the Music and Program Director on May 1, 2007. The position of Music and Program Director is an entirely new staff position at Holy Cross. It encompasses the roles of organist, choirs director, Christian education director, programming and occasional pastoral care into one full time position. This unique combination of responsibilities is possible only because of the staff openings at Holy Cross coupled with Mark’s particular skill set and his understanding of all these things being equally necessary to mission and ministry of the church.

	Sacristan - Mr. Henry Moffitt Mr. Moffitt has been a faithful member of Holy Cross for many years, serving in the choir, as a lector and lay reader, and chalice bearer. As sacristan he assists the rector or visiting clergy in preparing and conducting the mid-week services.

	Mr. John Douglas, Sexton Mr. Douglas has faithfully served Holy Cross as Sexton for fifteen years. He was recently honored by the vestry by the gift of a new computer in recognition of his long and faithful service.