"Curate is an English

term," explained Fr. David Epps, pastor of Christ the King,"

and means 'one who has the cure (care) of souls.' An American

equivalent might be translated as 'associate rector' or 'associate

pastor.'"

Massey will be assisting Epps

and will be planning for a future mission congregation, Church of the

Holy Cross, to be established in Fayetteville in 2004.

A former school teacher and

principal, Massey has spent the last 24 years as president of the Printing

Industry Association of Georgia, a position he vacated in December. He

served in a number of lay leadership positions in churches throughout

the years before being ordained to the diaconate in 1997 and to the priesthood

two years later. Currently, he serves as a member of The Bishop's

Council for the Diocese of Georgia and as a member of the Rector's

Council at Christ the King.

Massey received his bachelor's

degree from Carson-Newman College and his master's degree from the

University of Georgia. He also studied law at the University of Tennessee

and has taken ministerial courses at St. Michael's seminary.

Massey and his wife, Dr. Judy

Massey, have two adult children and several grandchildren.

Christ the King is at 4881

Ga. Hwy. 34 between Peachtree City and Newnan.

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