Clergy & Staff

Megan Anderson Gartin

Rev. Megan comes to us from Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Sacramento where she served as Vice Dean. She is a graduate of the University of California, Davis, and Yale Divinity School in New Haven, CT. She is married to The Very Reverend Tom Gartin, rector of Faith Episcopal Church in Cameron Park and Dean of the Capital Deanery. They are parents to a young son, Teddy.

Prior to Trinity, she served as Chaplain and Camp Director at The Bishop’s Ranch in Healdsburg, CA. She also was founder and practitioner of Mega Nourishing in Seattle, WA., leading online and in-person clergy wellness retreats.

Her call to the priesthood began early on as a cradle Episcopalian. Her love of ministry started in seventh grade in youth ministry. She was a peer minister at UCD and loved faith conversations with her peers. She felt she had a calling to the Episcopalian priesthood and joined the Episcopal Service Corps in Boston, where she loved nurturing faith communities. She learned her ministry can nourish people's lives so that they can be the leaders God is calling them to be in this world.

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Rod Davis

My wife, Susan, and I have been married for more than 45 years and have lived in Carmichael for the last 40 where we raised our two sons, Kevin and Brian. We are now grateful grandparents of a grandson, Grant, granddaughter, Erin, and in-laws to our lovely daughter-in-law, Sarah. Sue and I settled in Sacramento where I worked for the State Attorney General before becoming a judge; first on the Sacramento County trial court and then for 20 years on the State Court of Appeal. After retiring from the Court, I received my masters of divinity degree from Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley and was ordained in 2009. My ministry at Saint Michael’s currently focuses on preaching and assisting with Sunday services. Traveling, sculpting, and holding positions with the National Church and the Diocese of Northern California fill my remaining time.

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Katie Holeman

I am thrilled to join everyone at St. Michaels. Since 2008 I have served the Lutheran tradition in congregations in the Sacramento area. It has been a fun journey learning the Episcopal way but we aren't too different than our Lutheran siblings.
My husband, Mark, and I have four children and our beloved labradoodle, Lexi. During our days off you will normally find us out hiking, in the pool, or doing family workouts in the garage.
I grew up in Northwest Washington on a large homestead but moved to California in the 2003. I have quickly learned to appreciate our beautiful winters over the grey and wet winters of the northwest but I am still a country girl at heart.
My focus at St. Michaels is creatng new opportinities for Family ministries as well as youth and young adults. I know that together we are going to do amazing things and I am continually thankful for the wonderful folks at St. Michaels.

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Michael Ferrito

I am delighted to be joining St. Michaels as an associate priest. After having served as Vicar and Rector in two Episcopal congregations in the Bay Area my wife and I moved to Rancho Murieta in 2020. During the first part of my life, I owned and operated a successful business. After a powerful religious experience and three years of discernment I felt called to the priesthood. I attended the Church Divinity School of the Pacific seminary in Berkely, California where I received a Masters of Divinity Degree. I was ordained in the Diocese of El Camino Real in 2000. Later on, I received a Doctorate in Christian Counseling from Newburgh Seminary. My religious life is driven by the practices of Celtic Christian Spirituality and contemplative prayer and centering prayer practices. I have studied the works of Thomas Merton, Thomas Keating, and William Pennington who revived the contemplative teachings of early Christianity. I am also a chaplain in the Order of St. Luke the Physician, a healing ministry. It is my hope to bring what I have learned and studied into my ministry at St. Michaels. My wife, Gwen and I have been married for 51 years and we are blessed with three wonderful children, Kimberly, Michael and David. They are married to amazing spouses and between them have produced ten remarkable grandchildren for us. Gwen and I are surrounded by an incredible family and fantastic friends. I love the outdoors and some of my hobbies include fishing, golf, walking the trails by my house, reading, and spending time with my children and grandchildren. I am excited to be participating in the life of St. Michaels and bringing the message of Jesus Christ of hope and healing. I look forward to serving at St. Michaels and getting to know the amazing people of this parish and its surrounding community.

John Cozza

John Cozza is in demand throughout California as teacher, coach/accompanist, chamber musician, adjudicator and clinician. He joined the St. Michael's Chancel Choir as Pianist/Organist in 2010, and became Music Director in January of 2018 upon the retirement of long-time Director Connie Weichert. He has been the Staff Accompanist at Sacramento State University since 2004. A graduate of the University of Southern California, Northwestern University and the Hochschule für Musik in Vienna, Austria, Dr. Cozza was named Director of Accompanying at Baylor University (Waco, TX) in 1994 to design and implement the Masters of Music degree program in Piano Accompanying. Graduates of the program he administrated from 1994-2001 hold teaching and accompanying positions regionally, nationally and internationally. He taught Accompanying and Secondary Piano in the Conservatory of Music at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California from 2004-2018. Collaborating with singers and instrumentalists throughout the United States, Dr. Cozza’s international engagements have included performances as soloist, accompanist and chamber musician in such European cities as Vienna, Bologna, Milan, Cologne, and Budapest. Dr. Cozza holds a DM degree in Piano Performance, Vocal Accompanying and Chamber Music from Northwestern University. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees at USC, where he was named Valedictorian of the School of Music. His principal teachers have been Daniel Pollack in Los Angeles, Dr. David Kaiserman in Chicago, and Professors Hans Graf (solo piano performance) and Georg Ebert (chamber music) in Vienna. He originally attended Vienna’s prestigious Hochschule für Musik as a Rotary Foundation Scholar in 1986-87, then returned for further study from 1988-1991 when he received the coveted Diplom in both Piano Performance and Chamber Music. Dr. Cozza is the current President of the Sacramento Saturday Club, the oldest musical organization in Sacramento, and one of the oldest west of the Rockies. As stated in its Constitution of 1893, the aims of the organization are: "the musical improvement of its members and the stimulation of musical interests in Sacramento.”

Michelle Falcy

My husband, Kenny, and I are originally from Citrus Heights and Fair Oaks area and we are thrilled to be back in our hometown! We were both working in the Bay Area but are big on family and strong communities. So it was a natural choice to come back to the area when we were looking to buy our first home last year. I’ve always had a love for the arts, especially music. I grew up singing in choir with my father at our family church. I studied Music Management at the University of the Pacific in Stockton CA and went on to work with a booking agency after college. I am so grateful to be a part of the St. Michael’s Episcopal Church staff!

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Andy Chamness

Andy began as our Sexton in May of 2019. He comes to us with extensive electrical contracting experience, especially in Fire Alarms. He has also served our Country in the military for seven years. Andy will be on campus Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 9am til Noon. He will also be here on Sundays to set up and clean as needed.

Jack Cozza

Jack is currently studying at the University of California @ Davis. We feel very grateful to have him run our video and audio at St. Michael's.

John Quené

John has been a member of St Michael’s for 4 years. He is active in outreach opportunities and helping when St Michael’s hosts community meals and serves at the homeless shelters. He is also involved in the Kairos Prison Ministry. John writes that what he likes best about St. Michael’s is that we are “open, friendly, and willing to do outreach ministries.” John has served on the vestries and a search committee in the Chicago area and in South Africa, where he attended before coming to St. Michael’s. He has a heart for social justice and outreach.

Kate Muris

I came to live in Sacramento in 1970 after growing up overseas. My formal education took place in several states. I originally attended, was confirmed and was the parish secretary for a year at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church. I transferred to St. Michael’s 41 years ago and am passionate about this church and its mission. I am active in the Choir and Mission Avenue Players. I also serve as a Sunday Morning Scripture Reader and Eucharistic Minister. I am part of the Pastoral Care team. I am an organizing leader of both the Member and Stewardship committees. It has been my privilege to serve on the Vestry in the 1980’s and in January of 2018 I completed my most recent three-year commitment to the Vestry and served my last year as Senior Warden. I have 30 years Office Manager, Bookkeeping, and Consultant experience. I am grateful for the opportunity to be the Bookkeeper for St. Michael’s; I enjoy it very much.