Saint Innocent Parish Organizations

The overall ministry of Saint Innocent Orthodox Church is accomplished through the service of a variety of  organizations. Parishioners are encouraged to take an active role in the life of the parish through involvement in these organizations. Photos are forthcoming.

Parish Council
The ‘Council’ consists of the pastor and parish members who have been elected or appointed to serve the parish as coordinators of the spiritual and temporal life of the Church. The responsibility of the ‘Council’ includes such areas as: regular parish life, Christian education, property, maintenance, budgeting, finance, parish growth, and the supervising of parish programs and organizations.

The ‘Council’ usually meets on the first Tuesday of every month. Elections to the ‘Council’ are held each March and parishioners in good standing (spiritual & financial) are encouraged to serve in this unique and important capacity.

Women of Saint Innocent Church
Orthodox women have a special ministry in the life of a parish. Their role as messengers of the Gospel, teachers and sustainers of the faith has been central to Church growth since the time of Christ.

Our Ladies promote religious, humanitarian and social programs that affect the life and growth of our community. As part of the archdiocesan women’s organization (AOCWNA), they participate in local and regional activities designed to raise awareness and funds for Orthodox orphanages throughout the world and scholarships for young women continuing education.

Teen SOYO
We are blessed to have a very active group of teenagers in the parish who provide a number of programs aimed at creating a closer fellowship for the teens and offering service to the Church.

With the support of our Priest and church body, Teen SOYO sponsors food drives for the poor, retreats, outings, assistance for children, community service and social events.

Sunday School
Our Church School program provides our children with the basic knowledge of the Christian Faith and Orthodox way of life. The curriculum is designed to introduce the student to essential concepts of the Faith while reviewing and reinforcing Orthodox teaching from one year to the next. We have a very well prepared teaching staff and we encourage the role of the parents in teaching and implementing at home what our students learn in class. Our Church School begins on the first Sunday (September) after Labor Day through the last Sunday before Memorial Day (May). Classes range from age 4 through college.

Choir
“I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to God while I have my being.” (Psalm 103:33-34) The Choir & Chanters sing the responses for the Liturgical Services of the Church. Their singing emulates the Choirs of Angels at the Throne of God. The Choir practices every Saturday at 5:20pm. in the Church fellowship hall.

Chanters
“I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to God while I have my being.” (Psalm 103:33-34) The Choir & Chanters sing the responses for the Liturgical Services of the Church. Their singing emulates the Choirs of Angels at the Throne of God.