Philoptochos
On behalf of St. Katherines Philoptochos, I would like to thank all the ladies who helped decorate our church for holy week. Fr. Costas was highly impressed by all the hard work we did to make holy week a spiritually and wondrous occasion.
We could not have made it without the generous donations made by our fellow parishioners. I would like to thank Maria and Charlie Keutman for donating the beautiful Easter lilies, Des brose for the gorgeous roses for the Laverum, Tasso and Teri Petroutsas for the lovely flowers for the Epitaphio, Jim and Eleni Petroustas for donating the flowers for the Stephani, and everyone who helped decorate the church with flowers.
Thank you all !
Annie Gouskos,
Philoptochos President
Easter Picnic:
Thank you all who attended, and Presbytera for cooking a delicious lunch. Thank you for all who helped make it happen.
Philoptochos means ” the friend of the poor”.
This is one of the Largest Womens Philanthropic and Religious Organizations in the United States. The Archdiocese has proclaimed Philoptochos the mothers of the Greek Orthodox church. It is dedicated to the community and committed in helping our parish grow. May 3rd postponed, will be rescheduled
The Ladies Philoptochos provides assistance to the needy within and outside the Greek Orthodox community, by special fund- raisers.
The National Philoptochos projects include helping victims of heart disease, cancer, Aids, drug abuse, as well as assistance to the elderly, orphans, social services, national disasters and more.
Our local chapter has been involved not only in these worthy causes, but also busy providing vital services to our church and community, from decorating the church for religious holidays, Palm Sunday , helping the needy of our community, and the ecclesiastical needs of our church.
New members are warmly welcomed.
Upcoming meetings:
June 14th- election day for Philoptochos board