Reverend Father Dr. Alvardo Adderley
Incumbent
Alvardo Adderley, born in the Bahamas, was ordained Deacon in August 2010 in the Diocese of the Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos Islands and one year later he was ordained Priest. He has served at numerous parishes within the Diocese of the Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos Islands and now the Diocese of Toronto. At present he is a member of the Diocese of Toronto Synod Council, the Cast the Net Steering Committee, and the Anglican Church of Canada Liturgical Advisory Committee.
Alvardo obtained an Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology/Sociology, (Bahamas Baptist Community College, Bahamas); Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theological Studies (University of the West Indies, Barbados); a Diploma in Pastoral Studies (Codrington College, Barbados); a Master of Theological Studies (Tyndale University, Canada) and a Doctor of Ministry in Leadership (Tyndale University, Canada).He is a huge Golden State Warrior and enjoys listening to Reggae, R&B and Country genres of music. Alvardo has a son, Seth Adderley, and a furry baby girl name, Faith.
Rev. Janet Stephens
Honourary Assistant
Rev. Janet Stephens obtained a Bachelor of Nursing Science from Queen’s University and worked in Public Health for several years. She received a Master of Science (Nursing) from the University of Colorado and has worked in three different states. Upon return to Canada, she joined an Ontario Public Health Unit as a Manager in Nursing, a position she held for ten years. She then received a Master of Divinity from Trinity College, Toronto. Rev. Janet has served in parishes in the Diocese of Ontario and the Diocese of Toronto. Upon retirement, she became the Honorary Assistant at St. George Memorial Church on May 6, 2018.
She enjoys golf and gardening, occasionally knits, keeps a cat and likes to travel. She looks forward to annual trips to B.C. for a week of downhill skiing. She has two married sons and four grandchildren, who live relatively close by.
New Job Posting - Parish Administrator
St George’s is hiring a new parish administrator to work closely with the parish priest and parish leadership teams in
planning and carrying out the day-to-day operations and administrative tasks for the parish.
Carmine Lappano
Composer/Conductor/Organist
Carmine has been working as a church musician in the Greater Toronto Area for the last 20 years. He has built a solid reputation as an educator and performer, both with choirs as well as instrumental ensembles. He has served as Music Director/Organist at several churches in Scarborough, Durham and Clarington, residing here at St. George’s Oshawa since 2018. Carmine brings with him a collection of his compositions, often featured in our Sunday services and evensongs.
Amanesi 'Ama' Maleghemi
Parish Administrator
Amanesi also known as Ama, obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Strategic Studies, and an LL.B from University of Lagos. She practiced law and was involved in legal administration in Lagos, before obtaining a Post-Graduate Diploma in Law from University of South Wales. Upon moving to Canada, she worked in administration in the automotive sector. She received a Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics for Business Decision Making with Honours, and a Paralegal Diploma with Honours from Durham College, Oshawa prior to becoming the Parish Administrator at St. George’s Memorial Church. She loves watching investigative series, lerning new things, and making memories with her daughter and twin boys.
