Clergy

The Reverend Gabriel A. Sinisi MD is the third Rector of Church of the Advent. Fr. Gabe practiced Internal Medicine in New Jersey for over 20 years. He answered the call to change his career to the Episcopal priesthood in 1992 . He graduated from The School of Theology of the University of the South, Sewanee Tennessee in 1997. He served churches in New Jersey and Florida before answering the call to come to Church of the Advent where he was installed as Rector in January of 2006..

The theme of his ministry is that we should follow the Great Commandment Jesus gave us - love God, love one another; and follow Jesus Great Commission to preach the Gospel, baptize and make disciples for Christ..

His tenure at Advent has been marked by steady growth of the parish in both attendance and ministry..

PASTORAL CARE ASSOCIATE

The Rev. Canon Geoffrey Dibbs. is retired from full time parish ministry and is responsible for directing the Pastoral Care ministries of Advent. Canon Dibbs has been at Advent for over15 years, serving in many capacities, including as interim rector in 1998.

The Reverend Janet R. Gooltz, DMin began theological studies while raising four children. A “cradle” Episcopalian, she is a graduate of Weston Jesuit School of Theology. She also holds a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Care from the Graduate Theological Foundation. Following ordination in 1984 she became the first Director of Pastoral Care at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA. She is board certified by the Association of Professional Chaplains. Much of her work was with patients, families and medical staff assisting with end-of-life treatment decisions. She also served as assisting priest in the church of her childhood in Lexington, MA.

In 2007 she and her husband retired to Sun City West where she soon became involved in Advent’s liturgical ministry. She presides and preaches on a regular basis and “supplies” in the Rector’s absence.

The Reverend Roi Prueher is on his second assignment as Deacon of the parish. He works with Canon Dibbs on pastoral ministry and often serves at worship.