CLERGY
The Very Rev. Timothy Baclig has served as the church Pastor since August 15, 1990
His Beatitude John X
Patriarch of Antioch and all the East
Father Minas Sarchizian assists with the services and Sacraments
Most Reverend Saba Isper
Archbishop of New York and Metropolitan of All North America
Additionally, the clergy are assisted by
Deacon Andrew Monsue (retired) has served St. Michael Church in various capacities since 1986
Subdeacon Richard (Mitry) Ajalat Pastoral Assistant
Subdeacon Richard Tamoush
Reader Art (John) Danks
Reader Michael Paraskevas
Reader William (Athanasius) Grundler
MINISTRIES
CHURCH SCHOOL
The Church School is led by Cooper Rowe, Superintendent who organizes the curriculum for Sunday classes that convene following Holy Communion. The classes include: Pre-school, 1st and 2nd Grades, 3rd and 4th Grades, Junior Class (pre-teens) and Teen (High School) Class.
Teen Society of Orthodox Youth (SOYO)
Teens, ages 12-19 organize parish activities and are involved in Diocesan and Archdiocesan Conferences and Retreats. The group’s purpose is to integrate each young person fully into the total life of the Church. The teens are led by a Youth Director, Cooper Rowe, who is also their Sunday Church School instructor.
Church Choir
Members of the choir are volunteers who participate in the liturgical services and chanting in the church. The parish Choir Director is the Reader Art (John) Danks, assisted by the Reader William (Athanasius) Grundler.
YOUNG ADULTS
The Young Adults of our parish plan and organize service activities in the church and gather for fellowship in social events throughout the year.
Young parents’ ministry
The Young Parents’ Ministry builds bonds of fellowship among young parents in prayer, worship and by working together. One of their goals is to also learn about raising children as children and not as adults in the church and to provide the guidance needed during church services.
ORGANIZATIONS
order of st. ignatius
The Order of St. Ignatius of Antioch is a fellowship of clergy and laity who are committed to supporting the work of the Archdiocese and its ministries through generous financial contributions. Fulfilling one's annual support of their local parish membership is a prerequisite.
THE Antiochian women
A sisterhood, established in 1974 by Metropolitan PHILIP to serve the parish needs but also to provide charitable service to the church community and beyond. The Antiochian Women also hold regular spiritual retreats for the women of our parishes.
PARISH COUNCIL
The Parish Council consists of nine parishioners who serve a three-year term, elected by the membership of the church each year. In addition, three Council members are appointed by the Pastor and Chair to serve a one-year term. Ex-officio voting members of the Council include: the Choir Director, Church School Superintendent and President of the Antiochian Women. The Parish Council is responsible for the fiscal management of the parish and with the Pastor, assumes the administrative duties of the church.