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Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church
PHILOPTOCHOS
St. Photini Chapter of the Greek
Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society
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Our Family Helping Your Family
The Parish's Philoptochos is dedicating to helping our parish family. Indeed, "Philoptochos" or philanthropic arm of the parish. Members of the Philoptochos are responsible for raising funds, maintaining communication with parish members, visiting the sick, providing food to the needy as well as helping in a large variety of activities within the parish.
The Philoptochos plans a variety of activities each year, inlcuding the annual church picnic in May and an annual dinner-dance in February. Rummage Sales, Bake Sales and special luncheons throughout the year allow the Philoptochos to perform its philanthropic functions while simultaneously provide for the communities social activities.
Please offer your support and assistance to the Philoptochos. If you would like more information, please contact the Philoptochos President: Mrs. Alice Poulos, [352] 746-5469
Members of the 2008 Philoptochos Board of Directors are:
The Officers:
Alice Poulos, President
Diane Minnelli, Secretary
Tina Quad, Treasurer
Members of the Board:
Sylvia Lovelace
Alice Poulos, Past President
Fanny Phillians, Sunshine Chairman. e-mail Sunshine Chairperson now.
The Philoptochos is also very much involved through the Parish Outreach Ministry in creating work groups based on geographic areas in order to assist the Parish in maintaining active communication with all members of the parish family.
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The Philoptochos Board of Directors invites all the Ladies of our Parish to participate in our activities.
COFFEE HOUR
The Philoptochos is looking for women to volunteer as hostesses for coffee hour in 2008. The rotation is approximately every 13 weeks. Two hostesses are needed for each Sunday. Each hostess is asked to bring in orange juice, cakes, muffins, cookies etc. for 30-40 people. You need not bake; goodies can be store bought. Paper goods and cream will be provided by the Philoptochos.
To sign up for the Coffee Hour or for further information contact Diane Minnelli Email moinani@atlantic.net or Phone 746 4234.
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PHILOPTOCHOS ACTIVITIES
Important dates to remember:
April 20th- Palm Sunday Luncheon
Gifts to Archangel Michael
The Phlioptochos has made a commitment of $10,000.00 to the capital campaign fund to be paid over the next 5 years.
Rummage/Bake Sale,
Saturday, January 26th Need volunteers to set up week of 1/21 to 1/25
Need volunteers to work tables on sale day,Saturday, 1/26
Need volunteers to bake one or two "scratch"homemade cakes.
Please provide copy of recipe for those who may be allergic to some products. Please call Amy Mirialakis at 352-422-6189 and leave message with name and phone # to be placed on volunteer bake list. If unable to bring cakes on sale morning, please call Amy Thursday or Friday to make delivery arrangements. Thank you and may God bless our fabulous cooks as they work for the benefit of our Parish community. We are now accepting donations for the rummage sale. We need clothing ( clean and in good condition); linens; kitchenware; small appliances; electronics; shoes; handbags; white elephant items; books: (hard covers only), no magazines, no Reader Digests.
Speak with a Philoptochos member if you have questions.
Diane Minnelli is in the process of compiling next year's coffee hour schedule. If anyone would like to volunteer as a hostess (rotation time is approximately every 3 months) please contact Diane. Tel: 746 4234; Email moinani@atlantic.net.
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| Philoptochos Officers take Oath of Office |
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| Planned Activities for 2008
January 26th: Rummage Sale
February 26th: Matins and Div. Liturgy 9:00 A.M.
April 19th: Making of Palms
April 20th: Palm Sunday Fish Lucnheon
April 27th: Agape Buffet following Anastasis Services
November 7th: Vesper Buffet following Archangel Michael Vespers
For more information: e-mail Ladies of Philoptochos now
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| Philoptochos Ladies enjoy Luncheon together |
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| Come Have Fun - Greek Style |
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Parish Picnic
May 8th, 2006
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Ticket prices: $10.00 for Adults and $5.00 ages 6 to 12.
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Menu: Lamb on spit, Greek Style Chicken, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Yevetsi, Greek Salad, Green Beans Greek Style, Galacobourico.
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Music: Will be available for general listening and dancing.
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Drinks: Soda will be available, open bar (donations) for beer and wine
Please join us for some fun and socializing.
Philoptochos March 1st, 2003 Greek-American Dinner-Dance in Pictures
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| On-Going Programs
CASA Food Drive.
CASA is the Citrus Abuse Shelter Association and represents one of the philanthropic causes undertaken by the Philotoptochos. Our Women's group is constantly accepting Food (non-perishable), paper goods, baby supplies etc. to assist CASA in its mission. Please help. If you would like any further information, please feel free to contact anyone of the Philoptochos Board Members.
Prosforo:
The Philoptochos also sponsor the making of Prosforo should you wish to offer the bread and/or wine for Liturgy. Please contact Fr. Jim to arrange to have the Prosforo made and you provide the names of those you wish to be commemorated. A donation of your choice should be made to the Philoptochos.
Kolyva:
The Philoptochos also sponsor the preparation of Kolyva for a memorial you may wish to offer. Please contact Helen DiMaio to arrange for the preparation of the Kolyva and Fr. Jim to arrange for the Memorial. If you would like the memorial service to be posted on our web-site and or an e-mail sent to all members, please notify Fr. Jim. A donation of your choice should be made to the Philoptochos.
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| Our Ladies prepare baked goods for the festival |
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