Rector

The Reverend Canon Frank Hetherington has been Rector of Holy Trinity Orange since1999. Ordained as a deacon in 1974 and priest in 1975, he has served his entire ordained ministry in the Diocese of Bathurst with appointments in the Cathedral parish, Blayney, Coonamble, Narromine and Parkes. Father Frank trained for the priesthood at St Johns College, Morpeth where he gained the Th.L. He also holds a Grad Dip in Pastoral Counselling and a Master of Ministry from Charles Sturt University. Father Frank has served in the wider life of the Diocese as an Archdeacon, Regional Ministry Co-ordinator and is presently an Honorary Canon of the Cathedral. He is married to Marilyn and together they have three adult children and four grandchildren. In his spare time Father Frank enjoys playing golf and gardening.

Associate Priest

The Reverend Canon Margaret Finlay joined the Parish of Holy Trinity early this year as part of a combined ministry appointment. This is made up of two days per week as the Associate Priest in Holy Trinity Parish, two days per week as Priest in charge of the Parish of Cudal, and one day as the Regional Ministry Co-ordinator for the Cabonne region of the Diocese. Canon Margaret had an extensive Nursing career before finding herself called to ordained ministry. The nursing career included training in Sydney and Edinburgh, as well as varied hospital and clinic experience, before moving into Nurse Education and the completion of a Bachelor of Social Science Degree.

Margaret’s preparation for ordination included a year of parish experience and the gaining of a Graduate Diploma in Theology.  She was ordained Deacon in 2000 and Priest in 2001 – the latter whilst serving as Priest Assistant in Holy Trinity Parish, Orange from mid 2000 until February 2004. Canon Margaret then moved to Canowindra as Priest in charge of the Co-operating Anglican Parish of Canowindra and the Uniting Church Congregations of Canowindra, Cranbury and Cudal – a ministry that continued for her until February 2010. This was a unique experience that has provided lots of good memories. For recreation Canon Margaret particularly enjoys gardening, embroidery and other handwork.

Pastoral Worker

Rachel Budden has been a member of the Anglican Church all her life. She joined her local church choir in Sydney at 13, began teaching Sunday School at 17 and joined Parish Council at 21. Whilst studying Arts and Secondary Education at Sydney University, she undertook a two month missionary trip to Kenya and Tanzana, cementing her desire to work for God throughout her life. Shortly thereafter she married David and they moved to Orange in 2006, where they became parishioners at Holy Trinity Orange. Her daughter, Katherine, was born in December 2008.

In 2009 Rachel took over the Children’s Choir and joined the Family Service Team at Holy Trinity. After the birth of her second child, Andrew, in July 2010, she commenced as a part-time Pastoral Worker with specific responsibilities for Baptism Preparation, Family Services and Children’s Ministries. On 21 November 2010 Rachel was commissioned for this role and as a Licensed Lay Minister. She is also presently completing a Master of Education degree whilst caring for her young children. Rachel has particular interests in Church music, working with children, and developing pastoral programs for young mums. She loves craft, baking, singing and playing piano.

Licensed Lay Ministers

Lyn Atkins

Max Madden

Sally Atkins moved to Orange from in 2008 with her husband, Martin. In 2009 she was employed by Holy Trinity as a part-time pastoral worker for a year. Her work included developing the once monthly Family Service and baptism preparation. Her main area of involvement currently is in the 9.30 Sunday services, including occasional preaching and she also leads morning worship at Borenore church from time to time. She also organises the monthly meetings of the church book group.

Ray Norman assists with the 7.30 a.m. Sunday services and on occasions preaches at Borenore and Holy Trinity. He helps prepare rosters for the 7.30 a.m. services and breakfasts.

Louis Christie became a part of the Holy Trinity congregation when he first arrived in the region in 1994. He was posted away for work in 1996, but returned in 2000, and now plans to stay put. His three children have grown up as part of the church family, and they regularly attend Sunday morning services, where Louis' wife Jane helps with the Childrens Church activities.

Heather Cummins has been a Licensed Lay Minister at Holy Trinity for many years and has a particular focus for Religious Education in schools. She is married to Joe and has three adult children. Heather and Joe have three grandchildren who live just out of Orange and enjoy living close by. One of their daughters lives in Africa and the other lives in Sydney. In her spare time Heather likes to garden and improve her skills at riding her motor scooter!

Bill Marshall is no longer a Licensed Lay Minister but has a Licence from the Bishop to minister to St Francis and Cherrywood Grove Nursing Homes. He conducts Extended Communion Services at St Francis (2nd and 4th Mondays - 12 30pm and 1 00pm) and Cherrywood Grove (2nd and 4thThursdays 10 30am) . Cherrywood Grove also calls him in for prayers for dying or very ill residents and he has conducted many funerals at the request of relatives or the Nursing Home and with the permission of the Rector. (See also In the community) 

Parish Council

The Parish Council is responsible for the Property and Finances of the Church and also holds responsibility for the development of the spiritual life of the church. It meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7.30 p.m.

The current composition is:

Chair: David Ironside (Rectors warden)
Elected Wardens: Rod Wykes and Ray Norman
Synod representatives: Ray Norman and John Dumbrell
Members: Ruth Jones, Alan Fox, Lynn Atkins
The Rector (ex officio)