The Philoptochos of Saint Sophia |
Philoptochos is the official Ladies Philanthropic Organization of the Saint Sophia community. The word Philoptochos itself means "Friend of the poor." The purpose of the Philoptochos is to aid the poor, the sick, the unemployed and other victims of misfortune. This organization is open to women over the age of 18. Meetings are held on the first Monday at 7:00pm of each month.
Saint Sophia Philoptochos News
Executive Board
President: Anna
Panagiotopoulos
1st Vice President: Kathy Katrakis
2nd Vice President: Francine Kott
Recording Secretary: Angelike Ajroja
Corresponding Secretary: Vasiliki Constantine
Treasurer: Georgia Scott
Assistant Secretary: Polly Gorski
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PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS |
ST. SOPHIA PHILOPTOCHOS
SOCIETY NEW YEAR HIGHLGHTS Saint Sophia Philoptochos prays that everyone started out the
New Year with a refreshed outlook filled love, good health and another step
further in your journey of faith. On January 13, we gathered with our fellow parishioners for
the cutting of the Vasilopita. We thank Francine Kott for planning the
festivities that followed church services. Everyone who attended made generous
donations totaling over $1,600.00 that went directly to St. Basil’s Academy in
New York. We are very appreciative of the many families who have signed up to
provide sweets for the Sunday fellowship. Dates are still available for 2008.
Francine Kott would be happy to provide you with all the details and pencil you
in. During the month of February, a “Girl’s Night Out” was greatly enjoyed
by over 50 people. The event, featuring food, fun and Bunko, was planned by
Kathy Katrakis for our annual Philoptochos membership drive. We were quite
pleased to welcome many new members. For those that couldn’t join us, we
invite you to join us for our next meeting on March 3rd at 7pm. SAVE THE DATE October may seem far off, but the 2008 festival of tables
co-chairs, Dr. Kanella Mathioudis and Bess Pappas are already putting together
committees as they begin planning this highly anticipated event. Please mark
your calendars for October 11. We can hardly wait to once again transform our
community center with the amazing creativity provided by our table hostesses!
Please see Kanella or Bess if you are interested in lending your time and talent
for this always memorable afternoon. SEASON OF GREAT LENT During the season of Great Lent, St. Sophia Philoptochos
continues to undertake many projects to serve others and honor Christ. On March
15, we will be planning a visit to the Greek American Nursing Home. Please see
Kathy Skoulakaris for further information and to sign up for this outing. April
begins with a Loukoumades Sale coordinated by Georgia Scott on April 6. Please
let Georgia know if you are interested in helping out that day. Fani Kalamaras
and Maria Vourazeris will once again, offer their talent & expertise for our
Pascha Bake Sale on April 20. Our Community always looks forward to the
delicious offerings prepared and offered by these devoted ladies. We will also
be offering Lambades for purchase throughout the Lenten season. Our Palm Sunday
Fish luncheon will take place on April 20. We thank Pam Argyris, Matina
Caribacas and Francine Kott for coordinating this luncheon and we look forward
to sharing the afternoon with everyone. PASCHA BLESSINGS . St. Sophia Philoptochos wishes everyone a truly
meaningful and most blessed Pascha. Our entire community looks forward to our special fellowship
time immediately after Anastasi service on the 26/27. All of the families of the
community are urged to bring something to share. Please see Angy Ajroja or
Georgia Scott if you can contribute to this very special gathering. Your help is
greatly appreciated and will be enjoyed by all. All the darkness of the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candl
March - April, 2008 Newsletter
-St. Francis