Contact Information

8 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075-0106
Tel.: (212) 570-3535 • Fax: (212) 774-0294
Email: [email protected] 
Web: benefits.goarch.org

Mercer Administration assistance contact number: (877) 261-8694
Available Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm ET
Website: thegoa.mypensioncenter.com

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• Mission
• Committees
• Documents and Additional Resources

Mission

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 Committee was established to direct and manage the Archdiocesan Benefits Program for clergy and lay employees.

Committees

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

The Administration Committee meets 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 Committee considers and acts on requests for financial assistance for clergy and their families.

The Investment Committee meets 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. 

• Archdiocese Benefits Committee

  Rev. Fr. J. Greanias, Chairman
  Rev. Fr. M. Pakes, Vice-Chairman
  Rev. Fr. N. Anctil
  Rev. Fr. B. Arabatzis
  Rev. Fr. S. Baroody
  Rev. Fr. N. Karloutsos
  Rev. Fr. J. Mamangakis
  Rev. Fr. C. Pavlakos
  Rev. Fr. J. Retelas
  Rev. Fr. C. Simeonidis
  Rev. Fr. S. Thomas
  Rev. Fr. J. Touloumes
  Mrs. M. Costidis, Lay Representative
  H.E. Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago - Liaison of the Holy Eparchial Synod

• Administration Committee

  Rev. Fr. C. Pavlakos, Chairman
  Rev. Fr. N. Anctil
  Rev. Fr. S. Baroody
  Rev. Fr. N. Karloutsos
  Rev. Fr. J. Mamangakis
  Rev. Fr. J. Touloumes

• Investment Committee

  Rev. Fr. M. Pakes, Chairman
  Rev. Fr. B. Arabatzis
  Rev. Fr. S. Baroody
  Rev. Fr. N. Karloutsos
  Rev. Fr. J. Mamangakis
  Rev. Fr. C. Simeonidis

• Insurance Plans Committee

  Rev. Fr. S. Thomas, Chairman
  Rev. Fr. S. Baroody
  Rev. Fr. N. Karloutsos
  Rev. Fr. J. Mamangakis
  Rev. Fr. J. Retelas
  Rev. Fr. C. Sitaras
  Rev. Fr. J. Touloumes 

• Benevolence Committee

  Rev. Fr. J. Retelas, Chairman
  Rev. Fr. B. Arabatizis
  Rev. Fr. S. Baroody
  Rev. Fr. N. Karloutsos
  Rev. Fr. J. Mamangakis
  Rev. Fr. C. Pavlakos