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LIVING THE GOOD LIFE WELCOME!

National Charity League Monterey Bay Inc. The Reverend

Brian Cleary
BY VIRGINIA MAXWELL, TORO SUNSHINE

Joins Good

Over the
past six Shepherd Church
years they’ve
completed a

combined 4,991
philanthropy
hours with
29 local “The core of my ministry

philanthropies is love, that’s what God
in Monterey is and calls to live into.”
County. —- BRIAN CLEARY

“Congratulations to the National Charity League of Monterey Bay, Beck, Indian Springs; Hannah Brown, Las Palmas; Nicola Chasen,
Inc., Class of 2025! We had an amazing celebration at The Quail Toro Estates; Jessica Cisneros, Toro Estates; Addy Cremers, River
for this class of 22 young ladies, along with their moms. Over the Road; Olivia Garcia, South Salinas; Ava Kittel, Las Palmas; Ashley Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd and Pre-School are
past six years, they’ve completed a combined 4,991 philanthropy Norman, Las Palmas; Jaclyn Norman, Las Palmas; Natalie Powell, excited to welcome the Reverend Brian Cleary as the new Rector.
hours with 29 local philanthropies in Monterey County. Twelve Toro Sunshine; Hanna Southard, Toro Estates; and Emma Tackett, A “cradle Episcopalian,” Brian is originally from
of the 22 graduating Seniors live on the Hwy 68 Corridor: Emma Toro Estates. Wishing them all the best on their futures!” Connecticut. He attended college at Northeastern University
in Boston, MA. While in undergraduate studies, Brian lived in
Spain, studying at ICADE University in Madrid and working Silent Auction, Reception & Raffle
for Mercedes Benz. After earning his Bachelor of Science in September 12th | 6 to 9 PM
International Business, Brian worked in the pharmaceutical
industry before starting his own company, which focused on
renewable energy and green construction, in 2007.
Elli’s Great involved at a church in Southwest Florida. In 2017, God
Brian was called to church ministry in 2011 and got
American Restaurant called Brian to take a leap of faith and enter discernment
for the priesthood.
After graduating from seminary, Brian moved to California
and worked as a priest with the San Francisco Night Ministry.
In October 2022, Brian was asked to return to Florida and help
the church in Naples recover from a hurricane. He completed
his work and is excited to return to California.
Brian is an avid golfer and worked as a PGA teaching
professional while living in Marin County. He enjoys carpentry,
Open Daily at 7am landscaping, reading, photography, music and art. Brian makes
his home in Toro Park. “The core of my ministry is love. That’s
what God is and calls to live into,” Brian shares. He invites you
1250 SOUTH MAIN ST to church at 10AM on Sunday. And to the summertime BBQs
SALINAS,CA
every Wednesday night at 6:00. Bring something to grill and a
dish to share with other diners in the church’s barbecue area.

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