Leadership
OUR TEAM

Rector
The Rev. Victor Kischak
The Rev. Victor Kischak became the Rector of St. Georges on November 15, 2022. Victor is a graduate of Huron University College in London, where he earned his Master of Divinity degree. Upon graduation, Victor was ordained deacon in 2005 and priest in 2006 in the Diocese of Huron. He has since ministered in London, Paris, Woodstock, and most recently at Church of the Holy Saviour, Waterloo. Prior to the pandemic, Victor was also an instructor at Renison University College for 11 years where he taught a variety of courses in biblical studies, preaching, and theology, including one on Engaging Children with Scripture.

Curate
David Shumaker
David is a graduate of the University of Chicago Divinity School and has worked in religious education, non-profit organizations, and, most recently, as the Spiritual Life Coordinator at L’Arche Cape Breton, a community with people with disabilities.
David’s first career was in chemistry, and he still has a strong interest in the relationship between theology and science. He loves meeting new people and listening to the stories of their spiritual journeys.
New to the Diocese of Niagara, David worshipped most recently at St. Paul’s, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, and before that at St. Andrew’s Memorial in Kitchener.

Music Director
Jeff Enns
Jeff began his music ministry at St. George’s on Sunday, October 1st.
Jeff has been a church organist and music director for 25 years in the Waterloo-Wellington area, and has participated in church music for over 35 years. He comes to us after several years at Church of the Holy Saviour, Waterloo. In addition, he is currently the Head of Music at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, Kitchener. Jeff is a professional singer with the Elora Singers and the Elora Festival Choir.
He is a well-known choral composer; our choir has had the pleasure of singing his Litany for Ukraine, written last year in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Jeff has a love of Anglican Church music, which includes a variety of church music styles spanning 600 years: from early chant, to Choral Eucharist and Evensong, and through to contemporary repertoire, jazz and improvisation.

Rector's Warden
Paul Deacon

People's Warden
Laura Keller

Deputy Rector's Warden
Jim Squires

Deputy People's Warden
Grace Gomashie

Treasurer
John Laidlaw

Honorary Assistant
The Rev. Dr. Barbara Sykes
Our Staff

Office Administrator
Bruce Mackenzie
Bruce joined the staff team in 2021 as Office Administrator. He is the main contact point for all church and facilities inquiries.

Bookkeeper
Tracy Jewell
Tracy takes care of all the bookkeeping tasks for the parish. Contact her for any finance-related questions. She is in the office on Monday mornings and Friday afternoons.

Facility Manager
Harry Oussoren
Harry is our part time facilities manager, coordinating the maintenance of the building and property inside and out.

Bookings Coordinator
Maryjane Oussoren
Maryjane is our Bookings Coordinator, the contact person for all rental inquiries.

Sexton
Toni Atieh
Toni looks after our precious and much-loved building, keeping everything spotlessly clean and in good working order.


