Altar Servers
The Resurrection Altar Boy Ministry is known for the order and dignity in which our acolytes serve.
Resurrection Altar Boys are comprised of boys ages 8 and older who assist the Clergy in the Holy Altar and in various Sacraments of the Church. Young men learn respect and discipline while serving in the Holy Altar.
For more information about serving as an Altar Boy, contact Kosta Nikolaou or Father Niko Bekris. You can also call the church office at: (510) 581-8950.
Lia Forakis leads the Greek Orthodox Youth Association - GOYA - ministry and helps support our other youth and young adult ministries. Lia grew up in Modesto, California, and was a member of the Annunciation parish. She attended Modesto Junior College and Long Beach City College. Lia has served the church as a Greek dance teacher at Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Fresno; as a youth director at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Sacramento, California; and as a San Francisco Metropolis camp counselor at St. Nicholas Ranch for many years. In her spare time, she enjoys Greek dancing and playing music, and finding cool places to eat with friends.
Renée established our strategic communications plan for the parish. She manages our website and social media channels, and previously designed and produced the Resurrection monthly magazine. Renée has years of experience leading strategic communications and employee engagement for large companies. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. Renée lives in San Ramon with her husband, Brad, and in her spare time, enjoys caring for her grandson, Eddie, entertaining, and rooting for the San Francisco Giants.
Roberto Jaquez is the parish "go-to person" for all operational needs. He has worked for the parish for over 20 years and became our facilities manager in 2018. Roberto loves his job and the parish. He can be found at the church almost all hours of the day and night, while also being the primary caretaker for his father. Roberto was born in Mexico and came to the United States in 1989, where he attended Laney College in Oakland, CA. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his big, loving family, going on long hikes, and to the movies. He's a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys, dogs, and Ron Burgundy.
Father Niko was born in Seattle, Washington and was baptized at the Church of the Annunciation in Amaliada, Greece. After graduating from the University of Washington with a Bachelor’s degree in History, he enrolled at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, Massachusetts, having felt a calling from the Lord to become a priest. He finished his studies in 2008, graduating with a Master of Divinity. Upon completing his studies, he served as the Youth Director of the Metropolis of San Francisco for three years while also serving at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation in San Francisco. He was ordained to the Holy Diaconate on December 14, 2008, at his home parish and was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on August 15, 2011 at the Annunciation Cathedral, after which he began serving at the Cathedral as the full-time associate pastor.
Archdeacon Justin was ordained to the Holy Diaconate by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos on Sunday, April 18, 2021. He was elevated to Archdeacon on Sunday, December 24, 2023. He is a 2020 graduate of Deaconate program at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. Archdeacon Justin is currently the Second Vice President of the Board of Directors for Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center. He also assists the Metropolis with various legal matters. Archdeacon Justin graduated from the University of San Francisco School of Law, and is a former partner in a law firm in Oakland, CA. In addition, he earned a post-graduate Certificate from the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies in Cambridge, UK and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is currently studying toward a Master of Theology from the University of Balamand.
Altar Servers
The Resurrection Altar Boy Ministry is known for the order and dignity in which our acolytes serve.
Lia Forakis leads the Greek Orthodox Youth Association - GOYA - ministry and helps support our other youth and young adult ministries. Lia grew up in Modesto, California, and was a member of the Annunciation parish. She attended Modesto Junior College and Long Beach City College. Lia has served the church as a Greek dance teacher at Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Fresno; as a youth director at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Sacramento, California; and as a San Francisco Metropolis camp counselor at St. Nicholas Ranch for many years. In her spare time, she enjoys Greek dancing and playing music, and finding cool places to eat with friends.
Renée established our strategic communications plan for the parish. She manages our website and social media channels, and previously designed and produced the Resurrection monthly magazine. Renée has years of experience leading strategic communications and employee engagement for large companies. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. Renée lives in San Ramon with her husband, Brad, and in her spare time, enjoys caring for her grandson, Eddie, entertaining, and rooting for the San Francisco Giants.
Roberto Jaquez is the parish "go-to person" for all operational needs. He has worked for the parish for over 20 years and became our facilities manager in 2018. Roberto loves his job and the parish. He can be found at the church almost all hours of the day and night, while also being the primary caretaker for his father. Roberto was born in Mexico and came to the United States in 1989, where he attended Laney College in Oakland, CA. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his big, loving family, going on long hikes, and to the movies. He's a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys, dogs, and Ron Burgundy.
Father Niko was born in Seattle, Washington and was baptized at the Church of the Annunciation in Amaliada, Greece. After graduating from the University of Washington with a Bachelor’s degree in History, he enrolled at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, Massachusetts, having felt a calling from the Lord to become a priest. He finished his studies in 2008, graduating with a Master of Divinity. Upon completing his studies, he served as the Youth Director of the Metropolis of San Francisco for three years while also serving at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation in San Francisco. He was ordained to the Holy Diaconate on December 14, 2008, at his home parish and was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on August 15, 2011 at the Annunciation Cathedral, after which he began serving at the Cathedral as the full-time associate pastor.
Archdeacon Justin was ordained to the Holy Diaconate by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos on Sunday, April 18, 2021. He was elevated to Archdeacon on Sunday, December 24, 2023. He is a 2020 graduate of Deaconate program at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. Archdeacon Justin is currently the Second Vice President of the Board of Directors for Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center. He also assists the Metropolis with various legal matters. Archdeacon Justin graduated from the University of San Francisco School of Law, and is a former partner in a law firm in Oakland, CA. In addition, he earned a post-graduate Certificate from the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies in Cambridge, UK and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is currently studying toward a Master of Theology from the University of Balamand.
Resurrection Altar Boys are comprised of boys ages 8 and older who assist the Clergy in the Holy Altar and in various Sacraments of the Church. Young men learn respect and discipline while serving in the Holy Altar.
For more information about serving as an Altar Boy, contact Kosta Nikolaou or Father Niko Bekris. You can also call the church office at: (510) 581-8950.
Altar Servers
The Resurrection Altar Boy Ministry is known for the order and dignity in which our acolytes serve.
Lia Forakis leads the Greek Orthodox Youth Association - GOYA - ministry and helps support our other youth and young adult ministries. Lia grew up in Modesto, California, and was a member of the Annunciation parish. She attended Modesto Junior College and Long Beach City College. Lia has served the church as a Greek dance teacher at Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Fresno; as a youth director at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Sacramento, California; and as a San Francisco Metropolis camp counselor at St. Nicholas Ranch for many years. In her spare time, she enjoys Greek dancing and playing music, and finding cool places to eat with friends.
Renée established our strategic communications plan for the parish. She manages our website and social media channels, and previously designed and produced the Resurrection monthly magazine. Renée has years of experience leading strategic communications and employee engagement for large companies. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. Renée lives in San Ramon with her husband, Brad, and in her spare time, enjoys caring for her grandson, Eddie, entertaining, and rooting for the San Francisco Giants.
Roberto Jaquez is the parish "go-to person" for all operational needs. He has worked for the parish for over 20 years and became our facilities manager in 2018. Roberto loves his job and the parish. He can be found at the church almost all hours of the day and night, while also being the primary caretaker for his father. Roberto was born in Mexico and came to the United States in 1989, where he attended Laney College in Oakland, CA. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his big, loving family, going on long hikes, and to the movies. He's a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys, dogs, and Ron Burgundy.
Father Niko was born in Seattle, Washington and was baptized at the Church of the Annunciation in Amaliada, Greece. After graduating from the University of Washington with a Bachelor’s degree in History, he enrolled at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, Massachusetts, having felt a calling from the Lord to become a priest. He finished his studies in 2008, graduating with a Master of Divinity. Upon completing his studies, he served as the Youth Director of the Metropolis of San Francisco for three years while also serving at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation in San Francisco. He was ordained to the Holy Diaconate on December 14, 2008, at his home parish and was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on August 15, 2011 at the Annunciation Cathedral, after which he began serving at the Cathedral as the full-time associate pastor.
Archdeacon Justin was ordained to the Holy Diaconate by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos on Sunday, April 18, 2021. He was elevated to Archdeacon on Sunday, December 24, 2023. He is a 2020 graduate of Deaconate program at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. Archdeacon Justin is currently the Second Vice President of the Board of Directors for Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center. He also assists the Metropolis with various legal matters. Archdeacon Justin graduated from the University of San Francisco School of Law, and is a former partner in a law firm in Oakland, CA. In addition, he earned a post-graduate Certificate from the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies in Cambridge, UK and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is currently studying toward a Master of Theology from the University of Balamand.
Resurrection Altar Boys are comprised of boys ages 8 and older who assist the Clergy in the Holy Altar and in various Sacraments of the Church. Young men learn respect and discipline while serving in the Holy Altar.
For more information about serving as an Altar Boy, contact Kosta Nikolaou or Father Niko Bekris. You can also call the church office at: (510) 581-8950.
Altar Servers
The Resurrection Altar Boy Ministry is known for the order and dignity in which our acolytes serve.
Resurrection Altar Boys are comprised of boys ages 8 and older who assist the Clergy in the Holy Altar and in various Sacraments of the Church. Young men learn respect and discipline while serving in the Holy Altar.
For more information about serving as an Altar Boy, contact Kosta Nikolaou or Father Niko Bekris. You can also call the church office at: (510) 581-8950.
Altar Servers
The Resurrection Altar Boy Ministry is known for the order and dignity in which our acolytes serve.
Resurrection Altar Boys are comprised of boys ages 8 and older who assist the Clergy in the Holy Altar and in various Sacraments of the Church. Young men learn respect and discipline while serving in the Holy Altar.
For more information about serving as an Altar Boy, contact Kosta Nikolaou or Father Niko Bekris. You can also call the church office at: (510) 581-8950.
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Capital Campaign Status
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TARGET: $5M
Total Pledged: $2.9M
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FAQs
Other questions? Sens us an email at
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Where is the church property located?
The address of our property is 11200 Dublin Canyon Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588.
What is our capital campaign goal?
Our current goal is $5M. The total cost for the project is $18M. The funds for this will come from various sources: the sale of our Castro Valley property, fundraising from the capital campaign, and long-term debt/mortgage.
Why should I donate now when it may take years to build the church?
Hopefully it will not take years! We have already broken ground on the property, and the goal is for construction to follow very soon. It is important to clarify that a pledge does not mean a handover of committed cash immediately. It is expected that pledges will be made over a period of years based on the abilities of each parishioner. Some will pledge and pay a lump sum immediately or within the same year. Others will pledge and pay over 3, 5 or more years.
Why should I be expected to contribute if I don’t agree with moving the parish?
We give for our future, not for our present. Consider where our children and grandchildren will be worshiping in the years to come; where weddings and baptisms will take place; where we can grow our ministries and stewardship both in numbers and dollars; where we can reach out to unchurched Orthodox. Demographics have been consistently showing us for the last 20 years that growth will come in the tri-valley, not in Castro Valley. In a democracy such as ours it is inevitable, as well as healthy, to have opposing opinions. In the end, a majority voted to move. It is therefore incumbent on all of us to stand by our leadership and each other to make this move a reality.
With successive capital campaigns, can we afford a mortgage?
Capital campaign pledges are made over a period of one to 5 or more years. It is therefore expected that we will have to take out a mortgage for future building stages. Yes, we can afford one. At present, our parish can cover monthly interest and principal payments for a mortgage in excess of $1.5 million. That amount is likely to increase as we continue to build equity. More importantly, however, is that any mortgage will likely be short-lived with successful capital campaigns.