Rev. Roberta Knowles, aka Rev. Bobbie, has been at St. Philip's since June 2007. Rev. Bobbie joined us from St. James Episcopal Church in Houston where she served as the Assistant Priest.

Rev Bobbie, grew up in the Bahamas, and received her B.S from Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach, FL and her Master of Divinity from Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry. Prior to joining the priesthood, she was a teacher, school administrator, and insurance salesperson.

Rev. Bobbie believes that home groups are essential because they foster close personal relationships within a congregation. In addition, one of her main passions is outreach. Not only that, but she also has extensive knowledge of Scripture and a strong teaching background. This knowledge, along with her strong work ethic, her gift of pastoral care and her ability to inspire others to serve Christ, has created a new energy within our congregation.

Catherine LaGrone is the Director of Youth and Children’s Ministries at St. Philip's Episcopal Church. She and her husband, Riley, have been doing our Children’s Music Ministry since 2003 and began leading the youth and children’s programs in late 2007. They live in Kyle, TX, and have a little girl, June Anne, who is the light of their lives! Catherine received her Master’s in Education and teaching certificate in early 2008 and loves working with children in any capacity. She is grateful for the opportunity God has given her family to serve Him through this small but spirit-filled church.

Our Bishop's Warden Jennifer Mann is originally from Tennessee where she completed her BS at The University of the South in Sewanee, TN. Her previous church homes include All Saints, Sewanee, TN, St Francis Episcopal Church, Tallahassee, FL and St George's and St Patrick's Episcopal Church, Houston, TX. After completing her MS in biomedical mathematics and her PhD in mathematics from Florida State University in 2007, she moved to Austin to begin a postdoctoral position at the University of Texas at Austin in the mathematics department. In August of 2007 she began attending St Philip's. At St Philip's she serves on the Altar Guild, hosts a home group, and enjoys participating in Wednesday bible study, Moments with the Lord, VBS, Parents Night Outs, Community of Hope and Feast Sundays. Jennifer shares: “My life choices and my academic career have meant multiple physical moves for me, but I have always known that it was vital for me to both nourish and develop myself spiritually and for me this involves connecting and committing myself to a church family. I receive many blessings from the Church and am eager and willing to serve the Church in any way that I may as a member of the Bishop's Committee of St Philip's Episcopal Church.”

Lannie Hilboldt is our Music Director. Originally from Upstate New York, Lannie moved to texas in 1980.  Lannie has been a professional bassist and singer for over 30 years and has traveled the United States and Asia as a bassist and musical director for many varying musical and theatrical acts.  Lannie has had the priviledge of being a guest performer at the White House for President and Mrs. George W Bush (twice) and has also been a guest performer with the Duke Ellington Orchestra.  For the past 15 years Lannie has worked as bassist and conductor for various theaters in and around Austin as well as working as a freelance bassist state wide.  Lannie is very happy with becoming a member of the St Phillips family.