2009 - 2010 Philoptochos

On behalf of the Philoptochos Board of the Church of the Transfiguration I would like to invite you to join our wonderful group of women!

Mission Statement

The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, Inc., is the duly accredited women’s philanthropic society of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The mission of the Society shall be:

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.

The charitable work of the Society shall be performed with discretion, courtesy and kindness.

Judith Eagle, Current Philoptochos President at Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church

August News

• Philoptochos is gathering our members for the 2010-2011 year.  If you haven’t filled our a form as yet stop by the Philoptochos nook during our pre-membership drive and get all of your information.  We have lots of good things planned for this year and our first is a tea at Ellen Apostolakis’ home on October 2nd.  It will be a great time to meet other women who are able to help as well as to hear of our upcoming events.  We will also be enjoying some terrific foods, fellowship and prizes!  We need your help.
• Scrip cards are at the Philoptochos nook ready for you.  Think of doing your part to help Transfiguration with renovations by purchasing these cards.

~ Judy Eagle, Philoptochos President