Mission Statement:

The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptohos Society is an organization composed of women who are trying to return to God a portion of the time, talents, and resources with which he has gifted us.

The philanthropic endeavours of the Philoptohos Society during the past seven decades are a genuine expression of Christian charity, which has embraced an enormous manifestation of love. This manifestation of love has been evident in the multitude of meaningful programs and activities undertaken during the seventy years of its existence.

The Mission of the Society - Through many fund raising efforts, the Philoptohos is capable to support the following:

• The poor,
• The destitute,
• The hungry,
• The aged,
• The sick,
• The unemployed,
• The orphaned,
• The widow,
• The handicapped.

The Philoptochos Society of Saint George consists of 9 volunteers and meets on the 1st Thursday of every month.

Members of the Philoptochos Society (Jan 2005 to Jan 2007):

President: Sophie Stefanides
Vice President: Nopi Tsagas
Recording Secretary: Anastasia Kourembanas
Corresponding Secretary: Effie Afentouides
Treasurer: Ourania Bozos
Treasurer: Sophie Paschalides

Alexandra Handrinos
Georgia Iosifides
Ioanna Tsilfidis

Event Instructions:

Memorial Service: For information on how to schedule or make arrangements for a memorial service, click on this link ---> Memorial Services

Church House: To rent or reserve the Church Hall, please contact Sophie Stefanidis at (203) 761-0775.

Coffee Hour: To Sponsor the coffee hour for honoring a loved one that has passed away, please contact Nopi Tsagas at (203) 847-9665 or Effie Afentoulides at (203) 354-9214. The cost is $150. Philoptochos will help setup the coffee and pastries at the fellowship room.

Up-Coming Events:

-> 03/31 - Bake Sale at Wal-Mart
-> 04/01 - Bakaliaro Luncheon
-> 05/?? - Tag Sale
-> 05/10 - Mothers Day Dinner:

Quattro Pazzi Restaurant at Oak Hills Park - 7 p.m. - $35 / person
Menu selections: Mixed greens salad; Appertizers
Entrees (3 choices of): Breast of chicken; Flank Steak; Tilapia Francese over spinach;
Coffee/Tee and Dessert; Cash Bar

-> 05/25 - New York Cruise:

For more information regardins this fun event contact Sophie Paschalides.