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

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