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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 2009 to Jan 2011):
President: Anastasia Kourembanas
Vice President: Alexandra Handrinos
Recording Secretary: Sophie Stefanides
Corresponding Secretary: Effie Afentouides
Treasurer: Ourania Bozos
Treasurer: Sophie Paschalides
Georgia Iosifides
Nopi Tsagas
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) 210-7100.
Coffee Hour: To Sponsor the coffee hour for honoring a loved one that has passed away,
please contact Sophie Stefanidis at (203) 210-7100. The cost is $150. Philoptochos will help
setup the coffee and pastries at the fellowship room.
Up-Coming Events:
-> 03/27 - Bake Sale at Church house
-> 03/28 - Bakaliaro Luncheon at Church house
-> 04/22 - Coffee at Church house after St. George vesper services
-> 05/03 - Mothers Day Dinner:
Quattro Pazzi Restaurant at Oak Hills Park - 6:30 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
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