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
Frances Tsaoussis
Stephanie Vomvouras Westerbeck
• Sunday, February 5, 2012, Philoptochos/PTO Meeting immediately after Divine Liturgy in Presidents Room.
• Saturday, February 18, 2012 Glendi/ Fellowship begins at 6pm Cocktails and 7pm dinner30 pm in the auditorium
• Wednesday, March 21, 2012, Philoptochos meeting after Pre-Santicfied Liturgy in the Presidents Room
• Thursday, April 19, 2012, Philoptochos meeting in Presidents Room 6:30pm Fellowship followed by a meeting at 7pm
• Wednesday, May 16, 2012, Philoptochos meeting in Presidents Room 6:30pm Fellowship followed by a meeting at 7pm
• Thursday, June 14, 2012, Philoptochos End of Year Party. Time and Location TBD
Please consider renewing your membership with Philoptochos for the calendar year 2011. National Philoptochos is the largest women’s Christian charitable organization in the U.S. 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.
Our suggested membership pledge is a minimum of $25. Please note that the first $21 of your stewardship supports National Philoptochos ($15), the Chicago Metropolis Philoptochos ($4) and the Bishop’s Philanthropy fund ($2). Any additional amount supports the good works of our chapter. We thank you for your continued generosity and support.
Contact us at philoptochos@standreworthodox.org
For the National Philoptochos website, please visit www.philoptochos.org
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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
METROPOLIS OF CHICAGO CALENDAR OF EVENTS|CLICK HERE