Philoptochos Society: St. John the Baptist Chapter

"Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can. " - John Wesley.

Philoptochos Mission:

To help 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 fundraising efforts;

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 Philoptochos of Saint John the Baptists has dedicated itself to this mission.

We look forward to you joining us on our mission to help those in need.  

 

 2025 STEWARDSHIP FORM

 

2025 Philoptochos Society Scholarship Application

 

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION TO THE PHILOPTOCHOS 

 

2023-2025 Board of Directors

President: Raza Kitsigianis
1st Vice President: Dena Mavritsakis
2nd Vice President: Mary Ohanian
Treasurer: Connie Adraktas-Zepeda
Assistant Treasurer: Julie Sarres
Recording Secretary: Pennie Contos
Corresponding Secretary: Patricia Bangos
Advisor: Dena Mavritsakis
Board:
Joyce Attard
Dawn Davis
Christina Dourbetas
Rania Giannakou-Ariqat
Dimitra Kapogianis
Cynthia Kezos
Marina Medenas
Marcia Melanitis
Ruth Mulligan
Christine Pappas

Ministries of Ladies Philoptochos Society

  • Philoptochos Meetings: Check the Parish Calendar to confirm meetings.
  • Vasilopita Sunday: Luncheon to raise funds for St. Basil's Academy and Philoptochos Charities
  • Stewardship Tea
  • Philoptochos Sunday/ Humanitarian Award
  • Philoptochos Society Scholarship
  • Golden Stars Senior Luncheon - 1st Tuesday of the month at 11:30 am
Contact: stjohnanaheimphiloptochos@gmail.com

 

For more information about our Philoptochos Chapter's on-going activities, programs, community support, please see the Church's weekly Bulletin and monthly Vineyard.  

You can also visit our Metropolis of San Francisco Philoptochos Society and National Philoptochos websites for more information.

 

 

 

 

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