Parish Pastoral Council members

St Erconwald's Parish Pastoral Council May 2023-April 2026

Christoph Brintrup
I am the husband of my lovely wife Lydia and the father of two young girls. My family and I have been members of St. Erconwald’s parish for more than 12 years. I am passionate about people, nature, community and the Christian faith. My hope is that we can use the strong community base that we have in our parish and build it up further by spreading the good news and making it the centre of people’s lives.

Caroline Edmondson
I am a part time finance manager, mum and student. I currently lead the Alpha course at St Erconwald’s and have a passion for discovering more about Christ and His word, especially in the context of our world today and its challenges. I enjoy meeting new people and hearing different points of view. I am excited about the changes in the parish community in recent months and am looking forward to more youth and outreach activities.

Gavin Jardine
I’m married to Lucy Jardine and we've been at St Erconwald’s parish since 2004, attending Saturday evening mass with our three kids until they flew the nest, now regularly at the 9.15 mass on Sunday. I work in IT on large data projects with teams spread around the world, and love the richness of background, experience and depth of talent that that brings.

Lucy Jardine (Chair)
I've been at St Erconwald’s parish since 2004 with my husband Gavin and our three now grown-up children. I work in translation and international development and at St Ercs I've loved being involved with the liturgy as a musician and reader, youth masses and youth group. My vision for our parish is that we come together to build our faith community where no-one is a stranger, reaching out to those in need in the world around us.

John Joyce (Secretary)
My wife (Jane) and I have been members of the parish since moving to Walton in 1999. Blessed with two wonderful daughters - Hanna and Em - who attended Cardinal Newman. We attend mass most Saturdays, where I read occasionally. I’ve spent most of my career in financial services, as a management accountant and more recently, working in risk management. I am/was a keen cyclist (currently recovering from an injury) and also have a passing (waning) interest in football.

Raymond Komori
My wife and I have been attending the parish since 2012, were married here and have since been blessed with two lovely sons. I am also a regular reader at the 9.15am mass on Sundays. I am originally from Nigeria and came to study in the UK and have since made it my home. I enjoy reading (especially historical fiction) and watching football.

Helen McHugh
I moved to St Erconwald's Parish 2 years ago, having retired from the NHS. I now volunteer for SSAFA the armed forces charity, as a veteran myself having served in the WRNs, it is a way of giving back. My faith is an important part of my life, it has given me comfort at the most difficult times. I hope that my faith will guide me as part of the PPC.

Madeleine Menezes
I was born and brought up in Jarrow in the North east of England. I am married to Pravin and we have 2 wonderful sons who are now young men. I work full time as a specialist public health nurse for the NHS in Wandsworth. I work with children and young people between reception age to 19 to support their health, safety and wellbeing to allow them to access education. My vision would be for Church to once again become a thriving community comprised of all age groups.

Venita Menezes Goes
I am a collection agent in a private firm, and I am doing my further studies in Human Resources. I am passionate about the Word of God and have completed my Theological studies in Bible. The Word of God is my strength, and my aim is to do God’s will in my day-to-day life. My mantra: JOY - Jesus first - Others next - Yourself last. What keeps me going: Luke 6: 37: Nothing is impossible with God.

George Monteiro
I have been a parishioner at St Erconwalds since 1998 having also attended Christ the King parish when I lived in Weybridge for some years. I grew up in Zimbabwe; am of Goan heritage and came to the UK to teach at a College in Weybridge. I am a Chartered Engineer and currently work as a regulator. The deep Catholic faith instilled in me as a child has carried me over the challenges of life and hope that our parish can be God’s centre and lifeline in the lives of our parishioners.

Emma Whitehead
I am a mum to two young boys who were both baptised in the parish. I am a Chartered Accountant working part time as the Finance Director of a local charity and volunteering as the Parish Treasurer. I also help run the Alpha course with a team of other mums as well as getting involved in important parish tasks such as ensuring there is enough chocolate for the Easter Egg hunt.