Holy Cross - St Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church

ΙΕΡΟΣ ΝΑΟΣ ΤΙΜΙΟΥ ΣΤΑΥΡΟΥ - ΑΓΙΟΥ ΝΕΚΤΑΡΙΟΥ

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Ladies Philoptochos

Philoptochos is a Greek word which means “friends of the poor” – not only poor in financial resources, but also the poor in spirit, the poor in health, the poor in companionship, and the poor in emotional stability.

The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, is the women’s philanthropic society of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada. The mission of the Society shall be:

  • To aid the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widowed, the handicapped, the victims of disasters, to undertake the burial of impoverished persons and to offer assistance to anyone who may need the help of the Church through fund raising efforts;
  • To promote the charitable, benevolent, and philanthropic purposes of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada, through instructional programs, presentations, lectures, seminars and other educational resources;
  • To preserve and perpetuate Greek Orthodox Christian concepts and the Greek Orthodox Christian Family, and through them, to promote the Greek Orthodox Faith and traditions, in accordance with its doctrines, canons, discipline, divine worship, usages and customs;
  • To promote participation in the activities of the Greek Orthodox community, with the cooperation of the Presiding Priest and the Church Community Council.

Youth Ministry

Holy Cross-St. Nektarios is committed to the youth and the families of our community as they are an important and integral part of our parish. Our Youth Ministry Program seeks to foster worship, fellowship, witness and service facilitating growth in the Faith.
Under the spiritual direction of our priest and with assistance from talented, dedicated volunteers, the youth of Holy Cross-St. Nektarios are given many opportunities that meet both their spiritual and social needs through the Church. Through various activities the youth can explore, think, and express their faith in a loving and safe environment.

Parish Council

Parish Council is the administrative body of a parish elected by its stewards for the purpose of working together with the Parish Priest in fulfilling the mission and goals of the parish.

Historically, clergy and laity have worked together in dealing with matters of the Church’s life. The Parish Council is an example of the synergy of clergy and laity; it is a vehicle for implementing the ongoing mission of the Church and planning the necessary strategies, policies, procedures, and activities that will enable the Parish to move forward in accomplishing God’s work.

The Parish Council is elected to serve a special ministry that requires total love, loyalty, and dedication to Christ and His Church. Parish Council members are official representatives of the Church and thus are expected to exert every effort to exemplify its sacred character and spirit. Members of the Parish Council assumed three basic obligations that will guide this ministry:

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Understand, live by, and uphold the tenets, teachings, and traditions of the Orthodox Church

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Understand & abide by the Regulations as set forth by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada.

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Live by & uphold their oath of office by utilizing their time, talents, and treasures for the spiritual progress & advancement of the parish.

Parish Council members serve as role models for parishioners and must
take their ministry very seriously. They lead by example by attending
Church and parish events, and regularly participating in the sacramental
life of the Church. By doing so, they have a powerful effect on the overall life of the community

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