Assisting Clergy & Staff

Assisting Clergy

The Rev. Susan R. Beebe

The Rev. Susan R. Beebe

Associate Priest

Phone: (561) 655-4555 x105
Email: beebe@bbts.org

The Rev. Susan R. Beebe grew up in the Diocese of Southeast Florida. She earned her undergraduate degree in English Literature from Asbury University, and later graduated from Yale Divinity School, summa cum laude. Susan was a longstanding Board Member of the Diocesan School for Christian Studies, where she also taught Church History. She has served as Diocesan Examining Chaplain for Church History and chaired the Diocesan Board of Examining Chaplains. She currently serves as the Diocesan Chaplain to the Order of the Daughters of the King. She has led retreats and quiet days or served on retreat teams at parishes throughout the diocese, and has enjoyed preaching for several summers at St. Andrew’s Dune Church in Southampton, New York. Susan is author of the book Meditations for Church Staff (Morehouse) and her writing has appeared in publications such as the Wall Street Journal and Yale’s Reflections magazine. She is married to The Rev. Jeffrey S. Beebe, and is mom to their sons Jeffrey Jr. and Jack.

The Rev. Jeff Beebe

The Rev. Jeff Beebe

Associate Priest

A lifelong Episcopalian, the Rev. Jeffrey Beebe was born in Hinsdale, Illinois, and earned his BA from the University of Illinois at Urbana. Jeff worked as a floor trader at a Chicago Commodity Futures Exchange, and later in the field of leveraged buyouts. During this period Jeff had a personal encounter with the Holy Spirit and returned to the church. He attended Yale University Divinity School and earned his MDiv degree. Jeff and his wife Susan planted an Episcopal Church in Parkland, Florida, under the authority of Bishop Leo Frade of the Diocese of Southeast Florida. After this, Jeff took several years leave of public ministry and built and managed private financial and real property assets. He still actively manages his corporate investments and donates his professional ministry time to Bethesda.

The Rev. Canon Elizabeth Rankin

The Rev. Canon Elizabeth Rankin

Associate Priest

Phone: (561) 655-4555 x104
Email: rankin@bbts.org

Canon Rankin serves as Associate Priest during Bethesda’s Interim period as primary clergy contact for new member ministries, pastoral care, and related sacramental functions. Following ordination in 1993, Elizabeth served in both parish and diocesan ministries, as Vicar of St. Francis Church, Dunellen, N.J. and Canon for Ministry Development & Deployment in the Diocese of New Jersey. She is also the Founder and Chair of Good Shepherd Sustainable Learning Foundation, a nonprofit cross-cultural ministry that built and supports Good Shepherd Academy in Cameroon, West Africa. In addition, she has served as Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees of General Theological Seminary, as adjunct GTS faculty, and CREDO spirituality faculty member.

Elizabeth is a prolific writer and editor, authoring seven books and many articles, mostly on spirituality and Christian growth. She is a graduate of Vanderbilt University (B.S.), the University of South Carolina (M.A.T. in English), and The General Theological Seminary (M.Div.). She is blessed to be the mother of two grown children, Charlotte and Mike; and the grandmother of Lily and William.

Elizabeth has served at Bethesda since 2017.

The Rev. Dr. Cecily J. Titcomb

The Rev. Dr. Cecily J. Titcomb

Deacon for Spiritual Direction & Pastoral Care

Phone: (561) 655-4555 x116
Email: titcomb@bbts.org

As a Spiritual Director, Cecie listens with wisdom and grace for the movement of God’s Spirit in those she companions. Her practice is open to all who desire to journey to that deeper place with guidance. In every religious tradition across the ages, people have sought companions for the Spiritual journey. They turn to someone who will journey with them to a deeper place, listening to the movement of God’s Spirit within. In Spiritual Direction, the Director and the Directee seek God who forms their heart and their lives. Meeting monthly helps the directee develop inner peace, grace, a greater understanding of life purpose and discernment in decision-making. Cecie was educated at Cazenovia and Williams Colleges, Oxford University, Luther Seminary and Barry University. She and her husband, Rod, are parents of four and grandparents of nine. She enjoys reading, gardening, hiking in Colorado, and travel in her free time. She brings a variety of Pastoral and Outreach experiences as a Deacon to Bethesda. Contact Deacon Cecie, if you are interested in Spiritual Direction. Cecie has been a member at Bethesda since 1979 and on staff since 2004.

The Rev. Clayton Waddell

The Rev. Clayton Waddell

Deacon for Port Ministry

Phone: (561) 655-4555 x130
Email:  waddell@bbts.org

Deacon Clay is a native Floridian, born in Sarasota. Moving to West Palm Beach in high school, he has been a member of Bethesda since 1978. Clay is a graduate of Palm Beach Junior College and majored in History at the University of Florida. He has taught Social Studies in the Palm Beach County School district for 27 years, and is still a full time high school teacher. During the 80’s he was a SCUBA Instructor and USCG Licensed Captain at the Norine Rouse Scuba Club. After returning to teaching, he worked at Abernethy Scuba Adventures running dive boats in the summer. Clay was called to serve in the ordained ministry to serve the commercial seafarers who visit the Port of Palm Beach and Port Everglades. He is a volunteer Chaplain at Seafarers House in Fort Lauderdale and at the port of Palm Beach. Here at Bethesda, Deacon Clay oversees the Eucharistic Visitors Ministry and assists in hospital and home visitation. Clay and his wife, Jackie, have two children in high school, Wade and Savannah. He enjoys travelling with his family and of course boating and diving. Clay has served as Deacon at Bethesda since 2007.

Administrative Staff

Coordinators

April Lawrence

April Lawrence

Membership & Fellowship Coordinator

(561) 655-4555 x112
Email: april@bbts.org

As Membership & Fellowship Coordinator, April will assist Joseph Sanelli while also providing support for our Fellowship and Hospitality Committee and that group’s programs and ministries. April is responsible for maintaining a dynamic membership database. She is also responsible for keeping the Necrology List current. You should contact April if you have any changes to your address, e-mail, or phone numbers; if you are interested in volunteering or connecting with others in any of our Ministry Groups; if you have any questions about vestry meetings; or if you want to learn more about Bethesda, become a member, or transfer to Bethesda. April came to Bethesda in 2014.

Ayana Piñeiro-Ilnicki

Ayana Piñeiro-Ilnicki

Worship and Pastoral Care Coordinator

(561) 655-4555 x117
Email: ayana@bbts.org

Ayana coordinates monthly schedules for all our worship ministries, prepares the prayer list and intercessory prayer list, and coordinates hospital lists for pastoral care. She also coordinates funerals and pastoral visits by clergy, Eucharistic Visitors, and others. If you would like to have memorial flowers dedicated to someone, or, flowers in honor of someone, contact Ayana. You should contact Ayana for any general questions relating to Worship or Pastoral Care, Bethesda Cares, prayer list requests, weddings, baptisms, and funeral inquiries. Ayana has served at Bethesda since 2015.

Laura Manley

Laura Manley

Stewardship & Outreach Coordinator

(561) 655-4555 x110
Email: manley@bbts.org

As Stewardship Coordinator, Laura serves as the core person for the Annual Campaign each year and works with the Stewardship Committee, clergy, and staff in that effort. She also tracks all giving, donations, payments, and pledges and produces and sends out Giving Statements three times a year. If you would like to make a gift, set up a recurring gift, make a pledge, access your giving records, or have any other questions about pledges or gifts, please contact her. As Outreach Coordinator, Laura maintains communication with our partner organizations in the community and around the world, refers inquirers to needed assistance (including rental, utility, and grocery resources), and coordinates Bethesda’s many outreach ministries. She is the person to talk to if you would like to volunteer with Bethesda’s Outreach Ministries or with any of our partner organizations, donate to one of these ministries, or have any questions about Bethesda’s outreach efforts and where your talents, skills, and passions are needed. Laura has served at Bethesda since 2021.

Sextons

Jonathan Rivera

Jonathan Rivera

Sexton for Hospitality

(561) 655-4555 x121
Email: rivera@bbts.org

Jonathan is responsible for all the logistics for meetings and events. He takes care of room layout, food and beverage coordination, and audio-visual needs. His regular hours are Tuesday through Friday evenings and Saturday during the day. Jonathan has served at Bethesda since 2018.

Bob Mancuso

Bob Mancuso

Sexton for Liturgical Support

(561) 655-4555 x123
Email: mancuso@bbts.org

Bob is responsible for the church on Sundays. As Sexton for Liturgical support, he handles setting up rooms, clean ups, and transitions. It is Bob’s responsibility to ensure Sunday services have what they need, from Hymnals in the pews to proper sound and light. Bob is also responsible for support for weekday services, for funerals and inurnments, and, providing support for the worship guilds. If you need something for a service, Bob is your man. Bob is also generally responsible for keeping the Bethesda campus in good order. During the week he assists with grounds upkeep and building maintenance. Bob has served at Bethesda since 2013.

Keith Risley

Keith Risley

Sexton for Grounds

(561) 655-4555 x122
Email: risley@bbts.org

As Sexton for Grounds, Keith is responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the Church grounds, the Rectory, Vicarage, and the Church Mouse. Those duties include mowing, trimming, irrigation, planting new shrubs, trees and flowers, pressure washing, as well as maintaining the Koi pond and all of our fountains. He schedules and supervises sub-contractors for trimming as well as fertilization, pest control, and tree work. Keith assists our Flower Guild, especially at Easter and Christmas. Keith has served at Bethesda since 1985.

William (J.R.) Thompson

William (J.R.) Thompson

Sexton for Building Preservation and Lead Sexton

(561) 655-4555 x120
Email: thompson@bbts.org

As the Sexton of Building Preservation and Lead Sexton, it is JR’s job to handle all of the day to day maintenance issues around the Church and church buildings. This can include anything from a leaky faucet to running a new data line for a new computer or phone system. He is also responsible for routine maintenance such as as painting and HVAC maintenance. JR has served at Bethesda since 1999.

The Church Mouse and The Shoppe Staff

Daisy Alvarez

Daisy Alvarez

General Manager for Retail Operations of The Church Mouse and The Shoppe

(561) 659-2154
Email: daisy@bbts.org

Daisy is in charge of the daily office operations and bookkeeping for The Church Mouse. At The Church Mouse, she manages the donations stockroom, pricing, and merchandise flow onto the sales floor. At The Shoppe, she supervises the product selection and buying, working closely with the new and existing wholesalers. In addition, she coordinates the volunteer scheduling for both outlets. Daisy has served at Bethesda since November of 2010.

Hunter Gilman

Hunter Gilman

Retail Supervisor

(561) 659-2154
Email: churchmouse@bbts.org

As the Church Mouse and The Shoppe store supervisor Hunter will support the General manager opening and closing the store. Additional duties include recruiting, selecting, training and developing employees and volunteers for personal growth opportunities with an emphasis on driving sales and providing exceptional customer experience. He coordinates donation and volunteer schedules. Assisting with office duties, restocking, merchandising, and daily store operations. 

Jonathan Goodine

Jonathan Goodine

Driver & On-site Acquisition

(561) 659-2154
Email: jonathan@bbts.org

As a Church Mouse employee, Jonathan is responsible for processing donations and writing donor receipts. Having excellent customer service skills, he assists donors and customers by carrying large items to and from vehicles and helps wherever he is needed. Jonathan has been with Bethesda since 2007.