The Reverend David Pennylegion - Rector (Senior Pastor)
Father David was born and raised in Burlington, Ontario, and lived in Ottawa, Pittsburgh (PA), and Baltimore (MD), before moving to Windsor in 2019. He received a BA(Hons) in History from the University of Ottawa, and an MDiv from Trinity School for Ministry.
Before being called to be Rector of St. Aidan’s, Father David served as a Pastoral Resident (Curate) at Church of the Resurrection in Baltimore, and as a Pastoral Intern at St. Peter and St. Paul’s Ottawa. At these and other churches, Father David has led many different ministries including Bible studies, young adults’ ministry, discipleship and accountability groups, and men’s ministries. Father David is passionate about people growing in their faith. He loves preaching and teaching Scripture and helping people to grow as disciples as they faithfully follow Jesus. He also loves talking theology, playing board games, and Notre Dame football. Father David and his wife, Christine, have three young children.
The Reverend Josiah Henderson - Honorary Assistant
Pastor Josiah was born and raised in Montreal, where he also met and married his wife Alicia; they are now the proud parents of two daughters.
Josiah received a BTh Honours from McGill University, and an MDiv from Wycliffe College. He served as curate for children’s and students’ ministries at St. Aidan’s from 2021–2024. He loves to see people of all ages growing in their knowledge and love of God, and in their faithful response to his Word. He also enjoys field sketching, making maps of imaginary places, and reading almost anything.
Mandy Head - Director of Music Ministries
Mandy Head was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario. She received her BMus(Hons) from the University of Windsor, her MA in Speech Language Pathology from Wayne State University, and her MA in Theology at McMaster University. Mandy has served in the area of music for a number of years and is excited to serve in this ministry role at St. Aidan’s, as she offers back to God the gifts he has given her. She is passionate about leading people to an authentic offering of music, with Jesus at the center. Her greatest adventure has been marrying Kevin Head and raising their two children, Bethany and Calum.
Haylee Gonzalez - Children’s Ministry Director
Haylee was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario where she also met her husband, Kevin Gonzalez. She received her BSc in Biology (Honours) from the University of Windsor and an English as a Second Language tutoring certificate from Renison University College (University of Waterloo).
As the Sunday School ministry lead, Haylee hopes to see each child at St Aidan’s grow in their faith, love and knowledge of God and to have fun while doing it!
Delia Plante - Administrative Assistant
Delia arrived in Windsor from South Africa in 1979, with her parents and five siblings. She has always had a deep love of family. She is married to Joe and has two children, Matthew and Lindsay, and a son-in-law, Jason.
Her love of helping people led Delia to spend 33 years with the National Bank of Canada in numerous leadership positions. Since retirement, Delia has continued to serve others through opening her home and entertaining as well as by volunteering at West Gate Elementary school to ensure children get a good meal to start the day.
Delia has been a part of St. Aidan’s since 2008, serving others on Vestry and as People’s Warden. On top of her current role as Administrative Assistant (and making sure the Rector eats lunch!) Delia helps to lead the Usher ministry where she helps new comers feel welcomed and a part of St. Aidan’s.
Wardens
Rector’s Warden: Alan Purves
People’s Warden: Tom Dumouchelle
Parish Council and Synod Delegate
Olga Almond, Karen Barnes, Jan Baynton, Kevin Gonzalez, Terry Matthews, Frank McGorman, David Mercer and Karen Petahtegoose.