ARCHDIOCESE BENEFITS COMMITTEE

8 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075
Tel.: (212) 570-3535 • Fax: (212) 774-0294
Email: benefits@goarch.org
Web: www.benefits.goarch.org


STAFF

ARCHDIOCESE BENEFITS OFFICE

Mrs. Anna Vrettos, Benefit Specialist
Email: annav@goarch.org

ARCHDIOCESE BENEFITS COMMITTEE
Rev. Fr. D. Strouzas, Chairman
Rev. Fr. J. Rousakis, Vice Chairman
Rev. Fr. J. Konugres, Secretary
Rev. Fr. S. Callos
Rev. Fr. A. Demos
Rev. Fr. S. Dorozenski
V. Rev. Fr. G. Karambis
Rev. Fr. C. Kerhulas
Rev. Fr. C. Pavlakos
Mr. J. Dimitriou
Mrs. Mary Douvres, Lay Representative

ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
V. Rev. Fr. G. Karambis, Chairman
Rev. Fr. A. Demos
Rev. Fr. C. Kerhulas
Rev. Fr. M. Kontogiorgis
Rev. Fr. C. Sitaras
Mr. J. Dimitriou

INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
Rev. Fr. C. Pavlakos, Chairman
Rev. Fr. S. Callos
Rev. Fr. M. Kontogiorgis
Rev. Fr. J. Konugres
Mr. A. Anagnos
Mr. P. Vlachos

INSURANCE PLANS COMMITTEE
Rev. Fr. A. Demos, Chairman
Rev. Fr. S. Dorozenski
Rev. Fr. M. Kontogiorgis
Rev. Fr. C. Sitaras
Mr. J. Dimitriou
Mrs. L. Peterson

BENEVOLENCE COMMITTEE
Rev. Fr. J. Rousakis, Chairman
V. Rev. Fr. G. Karambis
Rev. Fr. C. Kerhulas

As Orthodox Christians we are called to trust in the Lord for all our needs both human and spiritual. We know, however, that we must do our share. For the spiritual “security” of our souls we must pray, fast, confess and live a Christ-like life. For the physical “security” of our lives we must institute a pension, life insurance, medical and disability program.

To address the temporal needs of our clergy the Archdiocese Benefits Committeehas been established. This is the legal body of the Church in America that has the responsibility for the overall benefits of the clergy and lay employees of the Archdiocese.

The Archdiocese Benefits Committeemeets twice a year, each Spring and Fall, to receive and act on reports from its standing committees. Each standing committee consists of clergy and laypersons with particular interest and professional expertise in the areas the committee oversees.

The Administration Committeemeets at least four times a year. It is responsible for the operation of the Pension Plan. It establishes rules for its administration and acts on applications for pension benefits and related issues.

The Benevolence Committeeconsiders and acts on requests for financial assistance for clergy and their families.

The Investment Committeemeets regularly to review the investment performance of the Pension Fund against established objectives and strategies. It establishes the investment guidelines and has the power to appoint and dismiss the funding agent(s).

The Insurance Plans Committee meets as needed to consider issues related to the Archdiocese-sponsored insurance plans. It selects the insurance carrier, appoints the broker-administrator and negotiates benefits and rates.