Parish Council
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The Parish Council is the administrative body of our church community elected for the purpose of working together with the Parish Priest in fulfilling the mission and goals of this particular community. Together, both the clergy and laity seek by the grace of the Holy Spirit to fulfill the mission entrusted to them to live and proclaim the Holy Gospel and the Holy Tradition of the Orthodox Church. Historically, clergy and laity have worked together in dealing with matters of the Church’s life. The Parish Council is an example of the synergy of clergy and laity; it is a vehicle for implementing the ongoing mission of the Church and planning the necessary strategies, policies, procedures, and activities that will enable the Parish to move forward in accomplishing God’s work.
Parish Council members generally serve a term of one to three years. They are active in the liturgical life of the Church, including attendance and participation in the Sunday Divine Liturgies, and other services. Members participate in these services frequently and regularly. Members of the Parish Council operate according to the theology and practices of the Holy Orthodox Church; set good examples of Orthodox Christian Stewardship, including the offering of time and talents to the church, as well as sacrificial monetary support. The Parish Council holds regular meetings once a month, usually on the second Tuesday of the month at 7pm, and special meetings as needed. Members chair a standing or special committee, and/or serve as an officer of the council. |
Parish Council OfficersChair, Suzanne Hermes
Chair@peterpaulpotomac.org Vice Chair, Gary Farha ViceChair@peterpaulpotomac.org Council Secretary, Steve Simon CouncilSecretary@peterpaulpotomac.org Treasurer, Richard Mahan Treasurer@peterpaulpotomac.org MeetingsThe Parish Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the Malooley Board Room on the lower level of the church.
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MembersAlex Cox***
Abdallah Daoud* Paul Debs** Lina Eid** Anita Elaraj* Gary Farha* Suzanne Hermes** Samer Korkor*** |
Richard Mahan** Justin Misleh*** Tony Moussa** Wayne Parr* Steve Simon* Metody Tilev*** George Zaki*** |
CommitteesAdornment – Shams Akkawi, Jamil Hermes
Building & Grounds – Nick Nahas Charities – Sam Sahouri Ghanem, Carol Laham Cultural – Bassem Haddad Festival – Barbara Abraham, Wayne Parr Finance – Gary Farha Hall Rental Coordinator – Barbara Abraham Policies & Procedures – Tony Mousa, Bassem Haddad, Wayne Parr Stewardship – Lina Taweel Eid Strategic Planning – Gary Farha, David Jackson, George Salem Technology – Wayne Parr, Deacon Christian Manasseh, Maha Jweied |
* Term expires January 2017.
** Term expires January 2018.
*** Term expires January 2019.
** Term expires January 2018.
*** Term expires January 2019.
Constitution and Bylaws pdf
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