CLERGY-
The Reverend James R. (Jim) Bocchino, Interim Rector
Susan M. Carpenter, Associate Rector
Susan M. Carpenter, Associate Rector Susan_stjbar@att.net
 Susan was born in Providence, RI and grew up in Scituate, RI. She earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Rhode Island College in Education. She has recently graduated from The General Theological Seminary in NYC with her Master of Divinity degree.
Susan is married to her high school sweetheart, Brian Carpenter, and they just celebrated their 33 rd wedding anniversary. He owns Long Realty and is a specialist in selling country farms and acreage. They have two sons, Scott and Peter. Peter is married to Bethany Lawton and they are expecting their first child this summer.
Susan first worked as a teacher in the Scituate School system as a sixth grade teacher. They lived in Glocester for 30 years on a 50 acre farm, and while the boys were young, she left teaching and opened “Cherry Valley Herb Farm”. She built a retail shop, greenhouse and display gardens where she taught classes and workshops on many herbal topics. She also founded and ran the RI Herb Festival, an annual event from 1998 – 2004.
Susan has been active for many years at her home parish of Trinity, North Scituate in many roles. She has been active in the wider church community in the Central Deanery as well as serving on the Diocesan Council and Executive Council.
Susan's personal interests include creating anything with glass – particularly stained glass and making copper and glass jewelry. She is also fascinated by all things herbal, cooking, and traveling. She is also a voracious reader – as evidenced by her large collection of books – AND her Amazon.com statements!
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