We are delighted to announce that our clergy team will shortly have two additional members serving the parishes of Girton and Madingley
- Rev’d Marie Lucchetta-Redmond is appointed Associate Priest, as a self-supporting minister .
- Kevin Parks is to be ordained a Deacon at Ely Cathedral on 30th June, serving in our parishes with Michael as his training incumbent.
Marie and Kevin have shared some information to help us all get to know them:
MARIE LUCCHETTA-REDMOND
I have lived in England since 1994, and my husband Eamonn and I have lived in Girton since 2010. We love it here! I have two children: my son Louis lives in Germany where he works a composer and a music teacher; my daughter Lucie lives close by, in Cambridgeshire, and she works as a primary school teacher and SENCO. I grew up in France, in and around Paris, and in the Roman Catholic church. My first ministry was music. I started playing the organ at the vigil Mass in my Parish when I was just 12 years old (although I cannot play with my feet!); I then learnt to lead worship and especially sing the Psalms, and I was part of the growing ecumenical movement in France in the 1970s. A very exciting time.
When I first worshipped in a Church of England church at the start of 1995, I was struck by the warm welcome, the beautiful singing, and the liturgy, which was so close to the one I knew, but enriched with many wonderful details from the Anglican tradition and theology. I quickly became the ‘plan B’ organist in my Parish, but soon my incumbent recommended me for Authorised Lay Ministry. I was authorised in 2007 as a Worship Leader, and it was a joy and an honour to be part of a Fresh Expression of Church for several years. That led to more reflecting on God’s call, and after three years of study, I was licensed as a Lay Reader in 2013 in the Parish of the Ascension in Cambridge. I thought that was it… But God had further plans for me! I was ordained a Deacon in 2021, and a priest in 2022.
I am so happy to be joining you all in Girton and Madingley! I have longed to worship with you, and I very much look forward to working alongside Michael and Chris and to knowing you all better. Many blessings.
KEVIN PARKS
On the 30th June I’m due to be ordained as a Deacon at Ely Cathedral. I am delighted to have been appointed Curate to the parishes of Girton and Madingley, supporting Rev’d Michael Bigg, and I’ll be taking up my post on the 1st July.
What does a Deacon do? There’s no greater explanation than that proclaimed by the Bishop during the service of ordination. “Deacons are called to work with the Bishop and the priests with whom they serve as heralds of Christ’s kingdom. They are to proclaim the gospel in word and deed, as agents of God’s purposes of love. They are to serve the community in which they are set, bringing to the Church the needs and hopes of all the people. They are to work with their fellow members in searching out the poor and weak, the sick and lonely and those who are oppressed and powerless, reaching into the forgotten corners of the world, that the love of God may be made visible.” Deacons also share in the pastoral ministry of the church and the leading of worship services. I’ll be posted to Girton and Madingley for approximately three years and during that time I’ll be fully immersed into the life of the community, serving it’s needs and supporting the work of the parish churches.
A little about me: I was born and raised in the North West of England. I studied Law in Sheffield for 3 years before joining the Metropolitan Police in 2002, where I have spent the last 22 years, enjoying a wide and varied career. I have two sons, Thomas (17) and Lewis (13). I am married to Joanne who was a Detective for 16 years, but has since retrained as a mental health nurse. We live with our cat, ‘Bungle’ and our Labrador ‘Bella’ who keep us all very busy. I have a great love for the outdoors, and try to stay as active as I can exploring our beautiful countryside. I am an avid collector of books, so much so that I’m running out of space for them. I love music, and I’m currently engaged in a life-long battle with trying to master the piano. I studied for my DipHE in Theology, Ministry and Mission with ERMC (Eastern Region Ministry Course) and I have developed a real passion for theological education. When you see me out and about do feel free to stop and talk to me. I’m really looking forward to meeting you all, and serving this wonderful community in any way I can.
We look forward to welcoming them and to the valuable contribution Marie and Kevin will be making to the life of our parishes.
Do come and meet them: Marie will be preaching at our service here at 10.30 am on 16th June and Kevin will be preaching at the service of Holy Communion at Madingley on 28th July.