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LADIES PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY
The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, the official philanthropic organization of the Greek Orthodox Church in America, was established in November 1931, by the late Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras I, who was then serving as Archbishop of North and South America . The members of the National Board of Philoptochos are dedicated church women who offer countless hours to the philanthropic, humanitarian, and Christian mission of the Church. There are 475 Philoptochos chapters in the United States . The structure of the Philoptochos includes the National Board, Metropolitan Boards, and Chapters in every parish of the Archdiocese.
 Our St. Christopher parish established its Philoptochos Chapter in 2004. Since its establishment, we have been blessed with our parishioners support and participation. We contribute to Metropolis, and Archdiocese charity endeavors, as well as various local outreach efforts. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Dina Kearns, 770/632-0011, Chapter President.
Our 2011-2012 Philoptochos Board:
President - Dina Kearns; 1st Vice President - Helen Psihountas; 2nd Vice President - Katie Wilson; Recording Secretary, Gail Ericsson; Corresponding Secretary, Claudia Sliwinski; Treasurer, Julie Skouteris; Assistant Treasurer, Pat MacDougall; Advisor to the Chapter Board (Immediate Past President), Julie Skouteris; Zenais Bassett; and Presbytera Marinda Tsahakis. Special thanks to all of our members and supporters!
As a parish, we are blessed to have a dedicated group of Philoptochos members who serve our local, Metropolis, and Archdiocese Charities. At its January 29, 2012 General Meeting, members reviewed the following support efforts for 2011. Glory to God for guiding us to assist those in need. We pray for their welfare and ask that you support our future endeavors.
Click Here to View our 2011 Support of Local, Metropolis, and Archdiocese Charities!
National Philoptochos Society Commitments and Programs
Academy of St. Basil
Autism Assistance Fund
Cancer Fund
Children's Medical Fund
Ecumenical Patriarchate
National Philoptochos Emergency Fund
General Medical Fund
Hellenic College & Holy Cross School of Theology
International Orthodox Christian Charities
National Sisterhood of Presvyteres
Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF)
Orthodox Christian Mission Center and Support a Mission Priest
Saint Photios Shrine
Seventy-Fifth Anniversary Founders Fund
Social Services
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
Local Commitments and Programs
Fayette County DFCS
Fayette Samaritans
Operation Homefront
One Roof Outreach Ministry
St. John the Wonderworker Loaves & Fishes Program
Our Philoptochos members' provide philanthropy to these and other special ministries. Your support helps us fulfill our mission as Orthodox Christian women and men and we express our appreciation for your assistance.
The Patron Saints of our National Philoptochos Society are Saints Cosmas and Damian, the Unmercenaries. They remembered on November 1st. They were brothers who healed sickness and illness without charging their patients, and for this they are called "Unmercenaries." In emulation, our Philoptochos members contribute to the "needs of the poor" - hence the name of their charity - Philoptochos - Greek for "friends of the poor."
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PHILOPTOCHOS HANDS OF LOVE
Special Project for Febuary, 2012
Souper Bowl of Caring to benefit Fayette Samaritans (click to view)
Click to view Summary Schedule
for February, 2012 - July, 2012
Click to view Detailed Schedule
for February, 2012 - July, 2012
2012 Appetizer/Dessert Sale Announced!
St. Christopher Church Greek Appetizers/Desserts Sale (Click to download Order Form)
All proceeds benefit our Philoptochos Society's local and national charities. (Philoptochos is our philanthropic organization and means "friends of the poor.")
Greek Appetizers & Desserts Fundraising Sale - 2012
2012 Greek Appetizer and Dessert Sale Prices
Spanakopita $ 10.00 per dozen
Tiropita $ 10.00 per dozen
Baklava $18.00 per dozen
Kourambiethes $ 15.00 per dozen
Melomakarona $15.00 per dozen
Koulourakia $8.00 per dozen
SAMPLER (Decorative Package containing 4 each of Baklava, Kourambiethes, Melomakarona, and Koulourakia) $18.00 Per dozen
Order Deadline - November 2, 2012
Pick-Up Dates for Pre-Orders:
Friday, November 16, 2012, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Church Address
Saturday, November 17, 2012, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Church Address
After this date, please telephone Helen Psihountas, 770/486-6580 to place order(s) and arrange pick-up.
Click here to download 2012 Order Form
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Our Newly Published Philoptochos Cookbook Available Now!
 Our Philoptochos Society has completed its new Cookbook, entitled Let's Eat GREEK, Y'all! It is available for sale now. All proceeds will be contributed to charity.  It includes 380 recipes from our parishioners and their families, and we appreciate our parishioners' tremendous support in sharing family recipes.
For additional information, please telephone our Cookbook Chairman, Cynthia Cromartie, at 770/487-7384 or email her at cynthiacromartie@bellsouth.net. We appreciate your great assistance.
Sample Pages . . .
LET FREEDOM RING IN A VERY WARM WAY
Quilts for Soldiers Project
 The Ladies Philoptochos Society has completed making quilts for our American soldiers and their families. Project Chairman, Presbytera Marinda Tsahakis thanks all our ladies who loaned their sewing machines for this project, along with all those who quilted, tied, and assisted in so many valuable ways. The wool for the backs was donated by Coldwater Creek. We completed a total of 15 quilts. We had some of our men from the parish assist and are grateful to them as well. The quilts were sent to Operation Homefront and to Soldiers Angels. All supplies, including the use of sewing machines were donated. For additional information on future efforts, please contact Presbytera Marinda Tsahakis, 770/381-1842.
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