PPC Members 2009/2010

Terry O'Connor, Chairman

Cathy and I have been in the Parish since 1987 and live in Liss. We’ve been married for 41 years and have 4 children. I’m a Chartered Engineer and was in the Army for 34 years, retiring in 1998 as a Lieutenant Colonel. I was then Director of a UK engineering consultancy in Hong Kong and Singapore. Since 2003 I’ve worked for MOD and as a security consultant. This is my third stint as Chairman of the PPC, under three Parish Priests!

Hadley Richard, Deputy Chairman

I emigrated from South Africa to the UK together with my wife Lorna, and two children Jenan,and Chad in April 2007. I work as Sales Representative for Winzer Wurth and have been consistently successful in maintaining a high standard of sales over the past 2 years. During my stint in the PPC, I plan to promote a high degree of openness and accountability to the parish, with regards to the work of the PPC as well as increase the involvement of the Youth in the parish.

 Jean Lord, Secretary

I came to Petersfield just over 7 years ago and the parish of St Laurence enveloped me in its warm and kind nature.. I am married, have two grown up sons and two grand sons. I work full time as a sales office manager and have been in my current job for 13 years. I enjoy singing in the choir at St Laurence and also for the Diocese.

Joseph Charles

I was born in Kerala, India and came to England in 2007 to join my wife who had already been working here for one year at Westbury House. We live in Petersfield and I work as a care assistant at Copper Beeches in Liss.

Ian Cornford       

I have lived in Petersfield for twenty years. I went to Douai and Ditcham Park schools and in 2006 entered St John’s Seminary at Wonersh. I am currently taking two years out to discern before returning in 2010. I am working as a support worker for people with learning disabilities.

Martin Cupela 

I was born in Slovakia , where I grew up and where I finished university. I came to England six and a half years ago. My aim was to study English language for a couple of months, but this visit has been prolonged. I work as a Computer Engineer for small businesses and home users at the present.

 

Carmody Grey

I grew up in South Harting. After leaving school I spent a year in Italy and read Theology at Oxford (Trinity). After a year working in Japan and teaching at the University of Stockholm, I did an MPhil in Buddhist Philosophy at King’s College, Cambridge. I joined Bedales last year teaching Philosophy, Religion and Ethics and I’m starting as Head of Department in September.

Clare Munro

I live with my husband and our one- year-old son in Liss Forest. We’ve lived in the parish for two years, having moved from Guildford. Prior to having our son, I was working in adult social services as a Community Support Worker. Now a full-time mummy, I am looking forward to becoming more involved in the parish and getting to know fellow parishioners.

Tony O'Mara

I joined the parish three years ago, having moved to East Meon from Cardiff where I was an IT director. I have been delightfully married to Isabelle for 29 years. Having retired from the rat race, I am now an acupuncturist and medical herbalist. I am a Chaplaincy volunteer and Eucharistic minister at the QA hospital.