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Assumption's St. Barbara Philoptochos

Philoptochos News & Upcoming Events 

Become a member of Philoptochos! Whether you are new to the Assumption community or you are a lifetime member of our parish, we encourage you to become a member of St. Barbara’s Philoptochos.  At last count, our chapter has 50 pledged members.  Membership is open to all women (and men) over 18 years of age who are of the Greek Orthodox faith.  If you are willing to commit any amount of time to any one of our many ministries and programs, whether it is packing backpacks for Camp Agape; collecting school supplies for Vista del Camino; reading to orphaned children; visiting the sick and elderly; adorning icons; participating in the National AIDS walk; baking Paximadia, selling raffle tickets at the CrabFest, etc., you will be greatly rewarded.  As members we get so much more than we give and we are rewarded with fellowship and lifelong friendships that enrich all our lives. 

As the philanthropic heart of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society has for over 78 years,  undertaken a multitude of philanthropic programs to aid the poor, the sick, and the elderly (www.philoptochos.org).  With over 27,500 members nationwide, Philoptochos is one of the largest Christian women’s philanthropic organizations in the United States.  The structure of Philoptochos includes the National Board, Metropolis Boards and approximately 475 Chapters in parishes throughout the Archdiocese. 

The Mission of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society

• To aid the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widowed, the handicapped, the victims of disasters, to undertake the burial of impoverished persons and to offer assistance to anyone who may need the help of the Church through fund raising efforts; and
• To promote the charitable, benevolent, and philanthropic purposes of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, through instructional programs, presentations, lectures, seminars and other educational resources;
• To preserve and perpetuate Orthodox Christian concepts and the Orthodox Christian Family, and through them, to promote the Greek Orthodox Faith and traditions, in accordance with its doctrines, canons, discipline, divine worship, usages and customs;  
• To promote participation in the activities of the Greek Orthodox community, with the cooperation of the Parish Priest and the Parish Council (www.philoptochos.org)

Social hour is the time we spend after Liturgy meeting new friends and welcoming visitors to the Assumption Greek Orthodox Community.  We are seeking social hour volunteers.  Please consider hosting an upcoming social hour with simple sweets, fruits, and juice for the children.  You may host it alone or with others.   

George, our Philoptochos volunteer, prepares the coffee and assist with set-up.  All you have to do is arrange your food items on the tables provided and clean-up afterwards (this includes removing all leftover food, cleaning any dishes used, etc.)  You don’t have to worry about the coffeepots, other than unplugging them; they are left to cool.   To volunteer, please see Michele Genetos in the community center after Liturgy or email or call Michele at mgenetos@hotmail.com or 602.692.1015.  Several October and November dates are still available.              

A Gift of Time, Talent & Treasure  Each of us through our participation in the ministries and programs of Philoptochos, have the opportunity and privilege to return to God a small portion of the time, talent and treasures with which He has so generously blessed us. 

Respectfully submitted by Michele Genetos

St. Barbara Philoptochos Chapter President

Philoptochos Master Calendar 2013

 February 

2/2/2013          Kids ‘n’ Cancer – Agape Ball @ St. Katherine Church 

2/03/2013        Go Red Sunday—Awareness for Heart Health American Heart Assoc.

2/13/2013        General Membership Meeting 7pm

2/22/2013        Crab Feast       

 March

3/6/2013          General meeting 7pm

3/31/2013        Pascha Plant Sale through 4/21/2013

TBD                 Fasoulada Sunday –During Lent

 April

4/10/2013        General Meeting 7pm- Lenten Program

4/13/2013         Pilgrimage to St. Paisius Monastery

4/28/2013        Tsourekia/Koulourakia Sale - Palm Sunday

TBD                 Loukoumades Sale

 May

5/05/2013        Pascha

5/15                 Meeting 6:30pm- Potluck/Elections

 June

5/31-6/3             Kids ‘n’ Cancer Family Camp

 July

6/30 thru          Backpacks & School Supplies for Vista Del Camino

7/28/2013      

 August

            Feast Day of Assumption: August 14 Reception following Vespers  

The  Board of Directors :

Michele Genetos –  President

Christina Dimtsios – 1st Vice President (& Interim Treasurer)

Christine Taratsas – 2nd Vice President

Christina Craig – Treasurer

Christina Pullos – 2nd Treasurer

Nicole Johnson – Recording Secretary

Heidi Konstantopoulos – Correspondence Secretary

Angie Eliades - Stewardship & Historian

Members at Large:

Denise Millstine, Maria Kostaras, Paula Nicols and Sotera Catsadimas

ASSUMPTION AGAPE ALLIANCE - A MINISTRY OF PHILOPTOCHOS

"Handling The Unexpected" - a support group

National Philoptochos Website