Our Parish Ministries

We welcome you to learn about and consider joining some of our parish ministries. There are many great ways to get involved.

Parish Council

President: Ioannis Ioannou
Email: Contact the Parish Council

The Parish Council is composed of faithful men and women who are dedicated Orthodox Christians and who sacrifice their time, talents, and resources for the Church. We represent the parish, as clergy and laity together, and seek to fulfill the mission ascribed to us by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Learn More »

Altar Servers

In the Eastern Orthodox Church, altar servers assist the higher clergy during services. They might carry the cross, candles or liturgical fans in processions and entrances. Learn More »

Bible Study Group

Join us on alternating Thursdays from 7:00pm – 8:30pm (see our calendar for exact dates) for a fun and interesting Orthodox Bible Study @ St. Mary Orthodox Church. Our group is open to all, and meets every other Thursday in the Church library. Learn More »

Sunday School

Director: Stephanie Stephanides
Email: Contact the Sunday School Director

The Church School program fosters spiritual learning through age-appropriate lessons, which may include an introduction to church feasts, fasts and liturgical practices, prayers, Bible stories, crafts and projects, and liturgical songs. Learn More »

Music Ministries

Choir Director: Evangelos Evangelides
Email: Contact the Choir Director

Music plays an integral role in the liturgical life of the Orthodox Church. Learn more about the mixed voice choir for Divine Liturgy or the Byzantine Choir for Vespers, Orthros, and other services.

Youth Ministry

Youth Director: Petros Petropoulos
Email: Contact the Youth Director

We believe that the Goal of Orthodox Christian Youth Ministry is the integration of each young person fully into the total life of the Church. We believe that Orthodox Christians must commit themselves to living the Orthodox Faith daily. Worship, Witness, Service and Fellowship are the natural expressions of that commitment. Learn More »