Vestry
Dan Plafcan
Senior Warden
Dan and his family have worshipped at St. Michael's since they moved to Westover in 2014, delighted to have found a church in the neighborhood. At St. Michael's, Dan has contributed especially to Children & Youth Ministry, church-wide Visioning & Planning, and Building & Grounds. Outside of work and family life, he looks forward to the church's annual retreat in Shrine Mont, neighborhood block parties, and book discussion groups. He enjoys reflecting upon, and exploring, how our triune God is at work in the world.
Tim Matlack
Junior Warden
Tim has been an active member of St. Michael’s since 1988. In prior stints on the vestry he served as Junior and Senior Warden. Over the past 30 years Tim has been particularly engaged in strengthening the financial affairs of St. Michael’s, twice serving as co-chair of a major capital campaign, serving a term as Treasurer, serving as chair of the board of the St. Michael’s Fund, and frequently chairing the annual pledge drive. Visiting their children and a growing number of grandchildren has now become a major sideline for Tim and his wife Cindy.
Michele Casciano
Registrar
A fan of the 8 o'clock service, Michele is a reformed Catholic who came to St. Michael’s because of the outreach opportunities & strong roots in the local community. Currently serving as the vestry registrar (read secretary--), she also participates in the Nursing Home Ministry . Having grown up in Rockville, MD she spends a lot of time traveling back & forth over the bridges. If you like to laugh & share stories, meeting friends for coffee or lunch is one of her favorite things!
Molly White
Molly and her family have been attending services at St, Michael’s since 2005. Molly teaches elementary school in North Arlington, and recently has become more involved with Sunday School and VBS. Molly enjoys spending time with her husband, Jonathan, their two teenage daughters, Genevieve and Josephine, reading contemporary fiction, visiting museums, beaches, and going to a variety of music and theatre performances, but mostly just getting to learn and see more of the world.
Penelope Jones
Penny joined St. Michaels in 1994 when her daughter was baptized in the church. She has served on the Vestry, participated in various ministries, and is interested in forms of worship and fellowship. Retired from a career in adult education, she now pursues interests in dance and regularly visits the Eastern Shore.
Barb Adams
As part of the St. Michael's family for nearly 3 decades, Barb feels blessed to have worshipped with four wonderful rectors and served in a variety of ministries alongside many dedicated parishioners. She is drawn to Christian and spiritual formation activities, newcomer/hospitality ministries, and pastoral care (through her work as a Stephen Minister). Outside church, she especially enjoys travelling and attending Nats' games with her husband and spending time with their two grown, married children -- and one darling grandson.
Denny Saulman
Denny has participated in the life of St. Michael’s with his husband Gerry since 2010. He led our 2014 Lenten series on forgiveness, assisted the nursing home ministry, served on the Music Minister search committee, participated in the BCB scripture study for several years, joined the pilgrimage to Iona, and served on the Fall Block Party committee. His spirituality is enhanced by creative liturgical worship, inspirational music, and scriptural interpretation. He enjoys swimming, world travel, singing, American Sign Language, theatre, and movies.
Wendy
A lifelong Episcopalian, Wendy was drawn to St. Michael’s due to its warm and vibrant congregation. She participates in the Nursing Home Ministry, the Stewardship Committee, and Newcomer Dinner activities. In her free time, Wendy enjoys traveling with her husband, spending time with friends, and visiting her children and grandchildren.
Eric Samuel
Eric is a physicist, and is excited about serving in the St. Michaels’ vestry and supporting our neighborhood outreach. Eric and his wife, Lalitha, enjoy spending time with their children, grandchildren, traveling, and gardening. He’s also an avid golfer and table-tennis player.
Caroline Haynes
Caroline has enjoyed being an active member of St. Michael’s since the early 1990s. Over the years, she has served in a variety of capacities including a previous term on the vestry, on the St. Michael’s Fund Board, Sunday School teacher, Youth Group Coordinator, Mission and Outreach Committee member, and on the Shrine Mont planning committee. She serves on a variety of County commissions and planning boards, is a master naturalist, is passionate about the Care of Creation and enjoys working in our native plant garden at church. When not in Arlington, she and her husband, Mark, enjoy spending time at their cabin and in the woods in West Virginia.