The Rev. Charles Everson came to St. Mary’s in August 2017. He began serving in ministry in college as a music minister and after graduating, served for two years as a missionary to college students in Paris, France. In addition to serving St. Mary’s as a priest, Fr. Charles works in the banking industry. His passions lie in contemplative Benedictine spirituality, adult formation, music and liturgy, and personal evangelism. He is particularly passionate about the mission of the Good Samaritan Project, an AIDS Service Organization in Kansas City where he serves as vice president of the Board of Directors. He also serves on the Provincial Council of the Society of Catholic Priests of North America as Communications Director. Fr. Charles is an oblate of Conception Abbey.
Fr. Charles is a 2002 graduate of Ouachita Baptist University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies, and earned his Masters of Business Administration at Baker University in 2009. He graduated from the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry in Topeka, Kansas, with a Certificate in Presbyteral Studies in 2016. Fr. Charles and his husband Jay live in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Kansas City.
Fr. Charles is a 2002 graduate of Ouachita Baptist University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies, and earned his Masters of Business Administration at Baker University in 2009. He graduated from the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry in Topeka, Kansas, with a Certificate in Presbyteral Studies in 2016. Fr. Charles and his husband Jay live in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Kansas City.
The Reverend Gerald Shaon
Deacon Administrator
The Rev. Gerald Shaon was ordained deacon in San Francisco on December 4, 1994. He served as administrative assistant to the Vice Dean and Canon Pastor from 1992 until 1994 when his focus turned more to pastoral care and mentoring lay ministers. He has worked extensively in social outreach in nursing homes, San Francisco County jails, outreach to inmates living on death row at San Quentin penitentiary.
In 1997 Deacon Gerry began working with the poor of Nicaragua. He worked in a learning center where free classes in English, piano, guitar, computer and folkloric dance. He currently serves as parish administrator of St. Mary's.
In 1997 Deacon Gerry began working with the poor of Nicaragua. He worked in a learning center where free classes in English, piano, guitar, computer and folkloric dance. He currently serves as parish administrator of St. Mary's.
The Reverend Robert Hutcherson
Rector Emeritus
The Rev’d Robert Hutcherson is a priest of the Diocese of West Missouri, retired, and serving by invitation in St Mary’s parish. Fr Hutcherson, a.k.a. “Fr Bob”, received the degrees of STB and MDiv from the General Theological Seminary, New York City, and was ordained priest in the church in 1971. After ministry as Assistant Chaplain and Priest in Charge of the Episcopal Church Foundation and Chapel of St John the Divine, Champaign -Urbana, IL., in the Diocese of Springfield, Fr Hutcherson was received into the Diocese of West MO in 1976, and served as Vicar of Church of the Resurrection, Blue Springs and St Michael’s, Independence, until June 1978 when he was instituted Rector of St Mary’s, Kansas City. He served in this ministry until his resignation in 1983 and his Institution as Rector of St Matthew’s, Raytown where he served 25 years until retirement in June 2008. Fr Bob is a native of Marshall, Missouri, and earned the degrees of B.S. in Agr from the Univ of MO, and M.S. in Economics from Purdue Univ. He is married to Anne Valentin Hutcherson, a priest and Associate Rector of St Andrew’s Church, KC, and has a son, Michael, of Cambridge, MA and Islesboro, ME. The honor of Rector Emeritus, was given to Fr. Hutcherson by St Mary’s Vestry on his 45th anniversary of ordination in 2016. He is at present an active participant in the ministry and worship of the parish.
Dr. Anthony Maglione
Choirmaster/Artist-in-Residence
Anthony J. Maglione is a graduate of Westminster Choir College of Rider University, East Carolina University, and the University of California, Los Angeles. He is the Director of Choral Studies at William Jewell College where, under his direction, the Concert Choir was Runner Up (2nd Place) for the 2015 American Prize in Choral Performance, College/University Division. In addition to his responsibilities at William Jewell College, he serves as Director of the Greater Kansas City AGO Schola Cantorum, Conductor Emeritus of the Freelance Ensemble Artists of NJ, a symphony orchestra based in Central NJ and as Artist-in-Residence and Choirmaster at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Kansas City.
Anthony has made numerous guest conducting/clinician appearances and has prepared ensembles for such esteemed conductors as James Conlon, James Jordan, David Newman, Donald Neuen, and Alex Treger. Ensembles under his leadership have performed nationally and internationally at renowned concert venues including Disney Hall in Los Angeles and Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Anthony has made numerous guest conducting/clinician appearances and has prepared ensembles for such esteemed conductors as James Conlon, James Jordan, David Newman, Donald Neuen, and Alex Treger. Ensembles under his leadership have performed nationally and internationally at renowned concert venues including Disney Hall in Los Angeles and Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Dr. Geoffrey Wilcken
Organist
Geoffrey Wilcken is a prolific composer, conductor, organist, and pianist. He has written for ensembles of all sizes and kinds, including solo, oratorio, concert band, jazz, and liturgical forces. Recent commissions include works for sacred and liturgical use, including Anthems for the Cross (2017) for St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, and arrangements such as Angel Noels (2009) for the Kansas City Fine Arts Chorale, and a number of charts for jazz bands in the Kansas City metropolitan area. He is also the composer of the score for The Midwest in Panels (2014), a feature-length documentary about comic book shops.
Geoffrey is an accomplished church musician, jazz pianist, conductor, and organist who can currently be heard on the organ of historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in downtown Kansas City. In addition, he has performed with various ensembles in Lawrence and the Kansas City area, including the Kansas City Fine Arts Chorale, Musica Vocale, and the Moon City Big Band, as well as serving as the artistic director of the Songflower Chorale, a semi-professional chamber choral ensemble in Kansas City.
Geoffrey earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in composition in May 2018. He holds a Master of Music degree in choral conducting under Simon Carrington at the University of Kansas, and a Bachelor of Music degree in composition from Iowa State University.
Geoffrey is an accomplished church musician, jazz pianist, conductor, and organist who can currently be heard on the organ of historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in downtown Kansas City. In addition, he has performed with various ensembles in Lawrence and the Kansas City area, including the Kansas City Fine Arts Chorale, Musica Vocale, and the Moon City Big Band, as well as serving as the artistic director of the Songflower Chorale, a semi-professional chamber choral ensemble in Kansas City.
Geoffrey earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in composition in May 2018. He holds a Master of Music degree in choral conducting under Simon Carrington at the University of Kansas, and a Bachelor of Music degree in composition from Iowa State University.
Vestry
Mr. Todd Chenault-Wiseley-Senior Warden
Dr. Michael D. Frost-Junior Warden
Mr. Donald E. Clark
Mr. Richard S. Herndon
Mrs. Faye A. Hopkins
Mrs. Sharon Hunter-Putsch
Mr. Dennis L. Robinson
Canon John L. Schaefer
Mr. David S. Wilcox II
Dr. Michael D. Frost-Junior Warden
Mr. Donald E. Clark
Mr. Richard S. Herndon
Mrs. Faye A. Hopkins
Mrs. Sharon Hunter-Putsch
Mr. Dennis L. Robinson
Canon John L. Schaefer
Mr. David S. Wilcox II