Fr. Craig has been with us since June, 2025 and brings with him big and hopeful energy for the people of St. John’s and bold dreams for its future. His homilies are extemporaneous and seek to warm the heart and inspire the mind. He believes deeply that we find in the Episcopal Church what we have called The Middle Way, the Via Media, where we can find a home that embraces both tradition and authentically being present in our (post) modern culture.
Fr. Craig invites you to join us for a “pre-coffee hour” at 8:30 am where we meet over coffee and something of the breakfast pastry pursuasion. Our service starts at 9:00 and ends at 10:04 🙂 with a classic Episcopal Eucharistic service every Sunday.
“My name is Anthony Ho, and I was born and raised in San Jose, California. I began playing piano at the age of six and studied privately throughout my childhood and early teenage years. My journey as a church musician began in 2011 when I started playing during Mass alongside my older brother, learning the art of accompaniment through shared ministry and experience.
I earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and have served as a pianist in Catholic churches throughout the Bay Area for over a decade. During that time, I have accompanied congregations, choirs, and soloists at various parishes in San Jose and Fremont. I also served for two years as a pianist at St. Philip the Apostle Episcopal Church in Scotts Valley under the leadership of Rev. Katherine Doar. In addition to piano and organ, I also play a bit of bass guitar.
I enjoy a wide range of musical styles, including classical, sacred, and contemporary worship music. What I value most about accompanying is the opportunity to support others through music. Whether working with a congregation, choir, or soloist, I appreciate the sense of connection that develops when musicians and worshippers move together with a shared purpose—it often feels like breathing together.
Church music has always held a special place in my life because it allows me to unite my passion for music with my faith. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as a pianist and organist and look forward to helping lead worship through music. Outside of church, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing video games, and volunteering in the community.”
In 2015, St. John’s was fortunate to receive the gift of a wonderful two-manual pipe organ that was donated by a family in Morgan Hill who appreciated the work and music ministry of St. John’s and its commitment in leading Christian worship. The inspiration for the beautiful cherry hardwood organ case came from the Metzler organ at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Medina, WA., where Richard Proulx was Minister of Music during the 1970’s and was a mentor to the builder when he was a student in Seattle. This lovely small instrument, perfect for the size of our sanctuary, has added a significant and meaningful dimension to our music ministry.
