Parish Council

“The aims of the parish are to keep, practice, and proclaim the Orthodox Christian Faith, pure and undefiled.”

— Uniform Parish Regulations

Parish Council members represent their parish and the Orthodox Christian faith.

As leaders of the community, Parish Council members are on the front lines and are called to work with the priests, and lead the staff and parishioners at large on areas that affect our St. Mary’s parish. To serve on the council is a ministry and a mission.

The Parish Council consists of our parish’s priests who serve as spiritual leaders, and 12 members in good standing who are elected to three-year terms by the parish stewards. Every year one-third of the council is elected. The officers of the Parish Council are selected in January of each year immediately after the oath of office, and consist of President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer and Secretary.

A Message from Nick Santrizos, Parish Council President.

Hello, St. Mary’s Parishioners,

As our new year begins, I want to take this opportunity to introduce you to the 2025 Parish Council Officers who were elected to their positions. Libby Cheolis is our Secretary, Athena Mihas is our Assistant Treasurer, Cristina Nicklow is our Treasurer, Louis Tiggas is our Vice President, and I am serving my first year as your President. Father Tim’s and the Parish Council’s top priorities this year will focus on ministry effectiveness, stewardship, and our new members. More details will be shared with you at our Spring Parish Assembly, scheduled for Sunday, May 4th. Additionally, I will offer progress updates from the new “Council Corner” letter which will be available in the monthly issue of The Messenger.

May God continue to bless you and our wonderful community at St. Mary’s!

In Christ,
Nick Santrizos
Parish Council President