John Townsend is a lifelong Episcopalian who came to the Church of the Good Shepherd in 1986 and became involved in many aspects of parish life. He has served as a Lay Eucharistic Minister and a Eucharistic Visitor and is on the Altar Guild. John has served on various committees, including a three-year term on the vestry. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire and Rivier College, John has completed the Vergers’ Training Course offered by the Vergers’ Guild of the Episcopal Church. He trained under the late Paul Jauron after being appointed Verger in April 2001. Working with John as assisting Vergers are Howard Titus and John Rowntree.
Howard Titus
Howard Titus is a life long Episcopalian, baptized in St. John’s Episcopal Church in Winthrop, MA. He has been a member of Good Shepherd since 1989. He is a retired engineer for BAE Systems, and has been privileged to travel extensively both within the USA and overseas for his work. Married to Sharon, they have one son, Prescott, who currently lives in Quincy, MA. Howard enjoys reading history and biography as well as umpiring baseball.
John Rowntree
John Rowntree has been a member of the parish for 30 years and is serving his fourth term on the vestry. In addition to his role as verger, he represents Good Shepherd in the Nashua Area Interfaith Council. He has mentored our Education for Ministry group for 15 years. He also is a member of the Micah 6:8 Commission of the Diocese of New Hampshire.