All are welcomeClergy & Staff
The Reverend Julia Matallana Freedman, Priest-in-Charge
Rev. Julia has lived in Rhode Island since 2018 and was ordained as a priest in December 2025. She was ordained to the diaconate in June 2025 in the Diocese of Massachusetts.
Originally from the West Coast, Rev. Julia grew up in several different communities before attending Westmont College, where she earned her B.A. in Religious Studies. She went on to complete her Master of Divinity at Duke Divinity School. A first-generation college graduate, she is also a published author who brings both academic depth and a heart for pastoral care to her ministry.
Karen Midolo, Parish Administrator
Karen comes to St. Mark’s with professional experience in both Human Resources and as an Executive Assistant. The Parish office is open 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Monday through Thursday. We are very grateful to have found Karen.
Joyce Bernau – Director of Music
Joyce Bernau’s passion for liturgical music was sparked very early on in life when she became music director in her parish at twelve years old. Since that time, she has served as Music Minister for decades in Wisconsin, California and Rhode Island. Joyce has expressed her love of directing choirs, plorking (playing + working) with children, and in general, making music with a community of believers as “food for my soul.”
In addition to her music ministry at St. Mark’s, she teaches music at Central High School in Providence, RI. and attends Salve Regina University where she will graduate in May.
Joyce welcomes all children, teens and adults who wish to share their musical gifts on a one-time, seasonal, or permanent basis at liturgical celebrations.
Most notably, Joyce is grateful to be a part of this welcoming, vibrant parish and is honored to serve as Music Director/Music Minister.
Josh Tevya – Sexton
Josh grew up in Rhode Island. He helps to maintain the building and the grounds and we are so grateful for his service to the St. Mark’s family.