2025-2026
Parish Council
President: Lori Bothos
Vice President: Aristidis Tzannetis
Secretary: Stella Stenos
Treasurer: Frank Kontogiannis
Members:
Michael Filacouris
Nick Vallianatos
Nicholas Menis
Loula Angelidis
Peggy Dzelves
Members:
Olga Porter
George Katehis
Sophia Tsemelis
Panagioti Floratos
The Parish Council serves alongside the parish priest in the stewardship, administration, and support of the spiritual mission of our community.
A Ministry of Stewardship and Service
The Greek Orthodox Church Parish Council is an elected body of lay members who serve in cooperation with the parish priest to oversee the administrative, financial, legal, and ministry affairs of the parish.
As a ministry of the Church, Parish Council members must be in good standing and active in the worship and sacramental life of the parish. Their service reflects both responsibility and spiritual commitment.
The Priest serves as the head of the Parish and guides the Parish Council in fulfilling its sacred responsibilities. According to the Uniform Parish Regulations (UPR Chapter 2, Article XII), Parish Council members are called to:
• Attend divine services regularly
• Participate fully in the sacramental life of the Church
• Steward parish property and finances responsibly
• Support parish ministries and programs
• Set an example of Christian life within the community
To serve on the Parish Council is not merely administrative — it is a calling rooted in faith and dedication to Christ and His Church.
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, along with the District Chancellor Father Elias Villis, Father Chrysostom and Father Pedro with members of the Parish Council at the Service of the Akathyst Hymn in April 2024.
A Legacy of Leadership Since 1926
From the founding of the parish in 1926, leadership has played a vital role in shaping the identity and direction of the Transfiguration of Christ community.
George Tsitseras served as the first President of the newly formed community. Under his leadership and the dedication of early parishioners, the foundations of the parish were firmly established.
A parish that steadily grows and moves forward reflects the integrity and commitment of its leadership. Throughout the decades, devoted men and women have stepped forward to guide the parish through construction, expansion, educational growth, and renewed ministry.
Their service has strengthened the community for nearly a century.
Father Tselentakis with the Parish Council 1956-1958
His Eminence Archbishop Spyridon with members of the Parish Council, in 1998
Parish Council Presidents
Through the Years
George K. Tsitseras
1926
N. Georgakopoulos
1927
Dr. V. L. Vlachos
1928
Angelo Poll
1929 – 1931
Nicholas Vassilaros
1930
Georgios Varvaritis
1931 – 1932
Panayiote Pangalides
1934
Antonios Sopranos
1935
George Lantzounis
1936 – 1937; 1951; 1954
Demetrios Galanopoulos
1938; 1947
Peter Vergos
1943 – 1944
Stavros Em. Koumondouros
1945 – 1950; 1955 – 1958; 1962 – 1962
Jack Zarcadolas
1959 – 1960
Chris Stratakis
1963 – 1964; 1988
Alex Harisiades
1965 – 1966; 1971 – 1972
Phillip Mastros
1969 – 1970
Theodore Saliaris
1973 – 1974; 1980 – 1981
Chris Vrettos
1975; 1998
Apostolos D. Litsakis
1967 – 1968; 1976; 1991 – 1992
Nick Kalogrias
1977
Paul Alexander
1978 – 1979
Nick Tarasis
1982
Emmanuel Markakis
1983 – 1984
Paul Kochilas
1985 – 1988
James Anthros
1989 – 1990
George Georgiades
1993 – 1994; 2003 – 2004
Peter Economou
1995 – 1997
Theodore Boskinis
1998
James Psaltakis
1999 – 2000
Vasilios Livanos
2001 – 2003
Gerasimos Moutzoutzos & Eleni Zanakis
2005
Regina Papamitrou
2006 – 2010
Leonidas Korachais
2011 – 2013; 2017 – 2019
Penny Viennas
2014 – 2016
Anastasios Koularmanis
2019 – 2022
Loriann Bothos
2022 – present
As we celebrate our Centennial, we give thanks for the faithful leaders who have served this parish from its earliest days.
With gratitude for the past and hope for the future, the Parish Council continues its mission of stewardship and service for generations to come.
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