FINDING YOUR MINISTRY

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In expression of your thankfulness to God, please consider offering from the abundance of His blessings your commitment to serve in ministry. Parents and other parishioners who become involved assisting in ministries teach by example how Faith becomes Life... growing in Christ. Use this form to choose ministries of interest to you. If you have strong feelings about some other community need, please use the last space provided.

 

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Ministry

Leader

Description

Frequency

Yes

Philoptochos

Michele Genetos

"Philoptochos" means friend of the poor. Philoptochos sponsors fund raising activities and service opportunities.

Approximately six meetings a year

 

AGAPE

Christina Craig

This is a service oriented ministry that visits shut-ins, feeds the homeless and assists families in crisis.

Periodic

 

ROC

Victoria Keegan

"Rest On Christ" ministry visits juveniles in prison and offers them hope.

Visits are done twice a month with a rotation of volunteers

 

Narthex Greeters

Bettie Neckopulos

The narthex greeters assist visitors on Sundays and introduce them to parishioners.

Rotation every week

 

New Member Integration

Mike Ristagno

New member integration helps assimilate new parishioners in the community.

Periodically

 

Narthex Volunteers

Mariellena Politis

The narthex volunteers assist the Parish Council on Sundays.

A weekly rotation

 

Prayer Ministry

Janet Cummings-Geiser

The prayer ministry participants receive a weekly email with prayer requests. Prayers are said privately and not as a group.

As often as one prays.

 

Praying the Akathist for Children

Fran Gallo

On Thursday evenings the group meets in church and prays for children in our community.

Weekly or as often as you would like

 

Parish Council

Dr. Jack David

This ministry seeks competent, compassionate and committed Christians to assist the Church.

 

Monthly

 

 

Women's Book Club

Presvytera Andrea

Reading and discussion of books from various genres.

Monthly

 

Bible Study Group

Fr. Andrew

A discussion group on the bible.

 

Weekly

 

 

Ministry

Leader

Description

Frequency

Yes

Stewardship Ministry Team

Georgia Valos

The Stewardship Ministry Team is a focus group that assists in development and church growth.

Periodically

 

Moms 'N' Tots

Eleni Sommerschield

This is an educational play group for newborns to four years old.

Weekly or as often as you would like

 

JOY

Mindy Spelius

JOY is for K-5 grades. Parents are needed to help organize activities.

Periodic

 

Junior GOYA

Mary Deffigos

Jr. GOYA is for 6-8 grades. Parents are needed to help organize activities.

Periodic

 

GOYA

Allan Boyd

GOYA is for 9-12 grades. Parents are needed to help organize activities. 

Twice a month

 

Altar Servers/Myrrh-bearers

Allan Boyd & Helen Tangalos

Boys seven and older can serve in the altar. Girls can become readers and myrrh-bearers during holy week.

Weekly rotation

 

Sunday School

Allan Boyd

The Sunday School program invites parents to assist with various activities.

Weekly

 

Vacation Bible School

Allan Boyd

VBS is a fun week of learning for K-5 grades. Parents are instrumental in implementing the program.

One week and periodically for planning.

 

Greek Dance Group

Joanne Lewandowski

The youth group is for preschoolers up to high school seniors.

Weekly in the Fall and additional performances

 

Choir

Athena Anastos

The Assumption Choir sings at the Sunday liturgy and offers a Christmas Concert.

Weekly

 

Handling the Unexpected

Dee Unks

Led by a licensed counselor and parishioner, this ministry addresses life's challenges.

Monthly Discussions

 

Greek Festival

John Kostaras

Our annual Festival takes place the first weekend in November every year. Organizers and volunteers are needed.

Frequently in the Fall and periodically at other times

 

Society of Wisdom

Angelo Pateras

The Society of Wisdom meets on Fridays and takes various excursions throughout the year.

Weekly

 

YOUR SUGGESTIONS

What community need do you see?