
Welcome to
Saint Gabriel's ~ San Gabriel

About Us
Founded in 2002 as a mission of St. James' Episcopal Church, St. Gabriel's was created to serve a growing and diverse community in Northern Virginia.
Since its founding, St. Gabriel’s has been committed to welcoming all people, offering bilingual worship, and making a meaningful impact through outreach and service. Today, this faith community continues to honor God’s presence with love, prayer, hospitality, faith formation, and service to the wider community. We invite you to join us on our journey — we will gladly walk alongside you on yours.
Meet our Clergy & Staff
Our dedicated leadership team is here to support your spiritual growth and help you connect:
Saint Gabriel's ~ San Gabriel Vestry
Meet our passionate and committed team of volunteers who work together on impactful initiatives to strengthen the spiritual life of Saint Gabriel’s ~ San Gabriel and guide us forward.

Vestry Officers &
Ex-officio Members*
Senior Warden
Eileen Shaffer, 2026
Junior Warden
Juan Miranda, 2027
Treasurer
Vestry Members
Olivia Isamar Ortega, 2026
Rebecca Upchurch, 2026
Vegaín (Abi) Hernández Cruz, 2027
Octavio Somuano, 2028
Steve Rice, 2026
Ex-officio Officers
The Very Rev. Daniel Vélez Rivera
David Cortés-Gunning, Secretary
*Commissions expire at Annual Meeting of the indicated year with option to extend an additional year
What is the Vestry?
The Vestry is the legal representation of the parish with regard to all matters pertaining to its corporate property.
The number of members and the terms of office varies from parish to parish with a maximum of four years as stipulated in diocesan canons and parish bylaws.
St. Gabriel's Vestry members hold four-year terms, the Vicar and Parish Administrator hold ex officio positions and do not have voting rights.