About our Parish Council

Saint Nicholas' Parish Council serves as an advisory and collaborative body within the church, working to support the spiritual, administrative, and communal needs of the congregation. Its primary purpose is to assist in guiding the parish's mission, fostering a sense of community, and ensuring the church’s resources and activities align with its spiritual goals. The council typically consists of elected or appointed members from the congregation who represent diverse perspectives, offering insights on matters such as liturgy, outreach programs, financial planning, and facility maintenance. By facilitating open communication between the clergy and parishioners, the parish council helps to discern the needs of the community and implement initiatives that promote faith, fellowship, and service.

Additionally, the parish council acts as a steward of the church’s vision, helping to develop long-term plans that strengthen the parish’s role in both spiritual growth and social outreach. It may organize events, oversee ministries, or address practical concerns like budgeting and property upkeep, all while ensuring decisions reflect the values and teachings of the church. The council bridges the gap between leadership and laity, creating a vibrant, engaged parish community that lives out its faith in meaningful ways.

2025 Parish Council

• Rev. Fr. James Kumarelas, Proistamenos
• Rev. Fr. Nebojsa Pantic, Assistant Priest
• Nektarios Matheou, President
• George Spilios, Vice President
• Vicki Ryan, Secretary
• Eire Gemellos, Treasurer
• Petros Balaskas
• Shawn Cartwright
• Roula Demertzis
• Joanna Dunn
• Dimitris Lymberopoulos
• Angeliki Markolefas
• Larry Mattheakis
• Stacy Panayotopoulos
• George Panos
• Nicki Poulos
• Nicholas Taptelis
• Nick Tsolis