Philoptochos

The Philoptochos Society is the duly accredited international women's philanthropic organization of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The St. Andrew Chapter (SAWPS) remains active in carrying out its mission by helping those in need as well as supporting our church community.

 

2011 - 2013 Executive Board
Vonnie Karafotias - President
Shia Kapos - 1st Vice President
Fotine Bloom - 2nd Vice President
Seva Johnson - Recording Secretary
Becky Hatzopoulos - Corresponding Secretary
Marianne Nichols - Treasurer
Demetra Christus - Asst Treasurer
Peggy Papaioannou - Board Advisor

Board Members
Arlene Siavelis
Hellena Chrones
Patty Tsaoussis
Patricia Perritt
Kathy Siavelis
Marilyn Tzakis
Stephanie Vomvouras Westerbeck

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Upcoming Philoptochos Events

2012

• September 6 - Philoptochos dinner meeting - 6:30pm
Join us for our 1st Philoptochos Meeting for the New Ecclesiastical Year
Please let Vonnie know by Wednesday, September 5 at 630-378-4878 or
vonnie@karafotias.com so that we may prepare for event

• September 13 - Holy Cross Vespers (see 2012 Volunteer Form for more information)
• September 14 - Holy Cross Names Day (see 2012 Volunteer Form for more information)
• September 22 - Metropolis Luncheon - Rosewood Restaurant
• September 29 - IOCC Walk - at St. Andrew's
• October 20 - Philoptochos meeting 9:30am (breakfast) we will be doing a project
• November 16 - Prepare Thanksgiving Baskets with Youth and dinner 6:30pm
• November 29 - St. Andrew's Vespers (see 2012 Volunteer Form for more information)
• November 30 - St. Andrew's Feast Day (see 2012 Volunteer Form for more information)
• December 9 - St. Andrew's Dinner Dance - Westin O'Hare
• December 12 - Christmas Dinner Outing - At Calo Ristorante, 5343 N. Clark Street, 773-271-7782
• December 16 - Metropolis Christmas Open House

2013

• January 12 - Philoptochos Meeting 9:30am (breakfast)
• January 13 - St. Andrew's Vasilopita/Philoptochos to sponsor coffee hour
• January 29 - Soup Kitchen - Annunciation Cathedral
• February 10 - Philoptochos meeting immediately following church
• March 8 - Glendi set-up 6pm
• March 9 - Glendi - 6pm Fellowship & Children's Activities,
                           7pm Dinner, Music, & Dancing
• March 14 - Philoptochos meeting 6:30pm fellowship, 7pm meeting
• April 7 - 2nd Annual Lenten Luncheon - Stavroproskinisios
• April 18 - Philoptochos meeting 6:30pm fellowship, 7pm meeting
• April 28 - Philoptochos Bake Sale/Tsoureki Sale
• May 16 - Philoptochos ELECTIONS - 6:30pm fellowship, 7pm meeting
• June 13 - Outgoing Philoptochos Presidents Dinner Outing - Location TBD

Philoptochos Membership

Please consider renewing your membership with Philoptochos. National Philoptochos is the largest women’s Christian charitable organization in the US. Our St. Andrew’s Women’s Philoptochos Society (SAWPS) chapter supports and helps those in need here in our community, and beyond. Philoptochos assists the elderly, the sick, and the poor. We give to Orthodox missions, IOCC, St. Basil’s Academy, and UNICEF. Philoptochos works to make the lives of others better. Philoptochos is you and me making a difference.

Suggested Annual Membership Donation: $40.00
To be distributed as follows:
National Philoptochos: $15.00 & Metropolis Philoptochos: $6.00
Any additional amount supports the good works of our chapter.
Please click here for Membership Form.

Contact us at philoptochos@standreworthodox.org

For the National Philoptochos website, please visit www.philoptochos.org

NATIONAL PHILOPTOCHOS ENVIRONMENT RESPONSIBILITY COMMITTEE|CLICK HERE
Inspired by His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the National Philoptochos Environment Responsibility Committee continues to heighten the awareness of our members in their relationship with the environment

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ST. ANDREW PHILOPTOCHOS 2012/2013 VOLUNTEER FORM/MEETINGS/CALENDAR|CLICK HERE

ST. ANDREW PHILOPTOCHOS MONTHLY UPDATES|CLICK HERE

PHILOPTOCHOS PERSPECTIVE – QUARTERLY EDITION|CLICK HERE

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