Parish Council
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 7:30 pm, and special meetings as needed. Members chair a standing or special committee, and/or serve as an officer of the council.
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 7:30 pm, and special meetings as needed. Members chair a standing or special committee, and/or serve as an officer of the council.
Our Leadership Team
Steve Simon
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Jamil Hermes
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Sarah Shamess
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Scott George
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Thomaseena Cox
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Elizabeth El-Hage
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Abe Fannoney
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Joe Gavin
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Zaki Horany
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James Isaac
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Leah Makhoul
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Nicholas Nahas
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Hala Paskaleva
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Maria Zacharias
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Stephen Zolnerowich
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CommitteesBuilding & Grounds – Jumana Misleh*, Abe Fannoney, Sam Khalil, Michele Forzley
Charities – Stephen Zolnerowich*, Abe Fannoney, Sam Khalil, Samia Zolnerowich, Donna Gavin, Denise Bolus, Paula Massouh, Serene Jweied, Ann Marie Moses Festival – Alex Cox*, Thomaseena Cox*, Michael El-Hage*, Lorna Malooly, John Abraham, Jerry Audi, Sam Khalil, Sam Ghanem, George Rados, Rida Boulos, Melanie Abdow, Denise Bolus, Nadia El-Hage Finance – Frank Abdow*, George Salem, Sami Boulos, Abe Fannoney, David Jackson, Carol Laham, Scott George, Michael El-Hage Hall Rental – Denise Bolus*, Sarah Shamess, Leah Makhoul, George Rados, Melanie Abdow, Michael El-Hage Stewardship – Zeina Manasseh*, Serene Jweied, Jumana Misleh, Alex Jackson, Ken Bailey, Marleine Zacharia, Algi Piechocinski Technology – Ken Bailey, Mazen Manasseh, Dn. Christian Manasseh, Michael El-Hage Outreach - Caroline Emad*, Nabil Emad, David Browning, Dolly Browning, Paula Massouh, Steve Simon, Dn. Christian, Donna Gavin, Nadia El-Hage Security - Publicity - Steve Simon*, Rida Bolus, Elias El-Hage, Sarah Shamess |
MeetingsThe Parish Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Malooley Board Room on the lower level of the church. These meetings are open to all parishioners. If you are interested in attending, please let us know.
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