Clergy & Staff
The Rev. Fr. Dale Van Wormer
RectorFr. Van Wormer was elected as the 5th Rector of Saint Mary’s in 2025. He is a graduate of Nashotah House Theological Seminary in Wisconsin (M. Div). Originally from the Finger Lakes region of New York, he studied History & Political Science at Keuka College (B.A.).
Fr. Van Wormer was ordained in March 2020 in All Saints Cathedral in Albany, NY and first served as priest-in-charge of two rural parishes in the Diocese of Albany before becoming the Associate Rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Tampa, FL.
Fr. Van Wormer and his wife Samantha now come to Saint Mary’s with their love for Anglo-Catholic liturgy and spirituality, and a desire to see the parish flourish.
Mr. Joseph Guidice, Jr.
Organist & Choir MasterJoseph Guidice serves as Organist and Choirmaster at St. Mary's Church, leading the parish's music ministry and collaborating with the clergy in planning music for worship and special liturgies. A native of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, he began studying piano at age eleven and has devoted much of his life to sacred music. In addition to his work as an organist and choir director, he is an accomplished harpist and has organized community concerts for more than two decades. Following a thirty-two-year career in banking, Joseph has dedicated his time to music, local history, and community service. He is deeply involved in local historical and civic organizations and has long been committed to preserving the heritage of the Amityville community. Through his leadership and love of sacred music, he helps enrich the worship and spiritual life of the St. Mary's parish family.
Mrs. Diane E. Smith
Parish SecretaryInfo coming Soon.
The Vestry
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Mr. Gregg Cunningham
Mr. Henry Drew
Mr. Joseph Guidice, Jr.
Mr. Craig Pavlik
Ms. Marilyn Rosado
Mr. John H. Shad, Jr.
Ms Sandra Stephenson
Mr. Clifford Travers
CHURCHWARDENS
Mr. Kevin Fowler
Dr. Hughette Clark
TREASURER
Mr. Kevin Fowler
CLERK
Mrs. Agnes Green