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Assumption Philoptochos Ladies Society

Philoptochos, meaning "friend of the poor," is an organization within many Greek Orthodox Churches nationally.  Here at the Assumption, we are fortunate to have a great group of Women who continually strive to provide the missions of Philoptochos within our parish.  Since the 1950's, our Philoptochos Chapter has donated funds towards our beloved Parish, helped parishoners in need, contribute to charities both Orthodox & non-Orthodox related.  The missions of Philoptochos nationally are:

  • to aid the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widow, the handicapped, the victims of disasters, to undertake the burial of the impoverished persons and to offer assistance to anyone who my need the help of the Church through fund raising efforts; and
  • 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 the participation in the activities of the Greek Orthodox community, with the cooperation of the Parish Priest and the Parish Council.
  • Our organization continues to work towards these missions as well as spread philanthropy within the parish and community.

    We hope to gain more members in the coming year to help us raise more funds thus providing more to charities and those in need.  Please sign up below for more information or to become a member!

    For more information regarding Philoptochos Nationally, log onto http://www.philoptochos.org


    Our Philoptochos Board

    President: Helena Brown,  Vice- President: Rose Marie Harpole, 2nd Vice-President: Lila Nicholas, Recording Secretary: Flora Dimitriou, Treasurer: Donna Magafas, assistant Treasurer: Pat Contis, & Corresponding Secretary: Stella Afentoullis

                                                          The Board of Directors includes:

    Eleftheria Afentoullis, Stella Afentoullis, Dessie Bellos, Helena Brown, Pat Contis, Flora Dimitriou, Keve Gialouris, Rose Marie Harpole, Irene Kases, Jean Kotakis, Angie Koulouriotis, Donna Magafas, Soula Marcou, Lila Nicholas & Eugenia Pavlopoulos


    Message from our Chapter President

    Dear Members & future members,

    A more detailed message will arrive shortly but for now, I wanted to remind you all about our next meeting on August 5, 2007.  After a long summer break, it is time to get back into the swing of things.

    Thank you,  Helena


    E-mail Helena at:  yaiyabrown@yahoo.com


    Upcoming Events:

    Next Meeting--  SUNDAY, August 5, 2007


    2007 Coffee Hour Schedule

    January: Helena Brown & Pat Contis February: Georgia Antonopoulos & Sophia Flynn March: Stephanie Clifton & Christine Gardner April: Sophia Evangelopoulos & Chrisoula Makos May: Flora Dimitriou & Mary Tully June: Stella Afentoullis & Keve Gialouris July: Pam Bohling & Valerie Kopecky August: Rose Maria Harpole & Beverly Leon September: Voula Karagiannis & Amy Loli October: Aliki Malek & Maria Humphrey November: Xeny Simpson & Beri Paradissis December: Irene Kases & Angie Koulouriotis

    **IF YOU CAN NOT MAKE YOUR MONTH PLEASE FIND SOMEONE TO COVER!**


    History of Our Chapter

    History of our Assumption Chapter   more...

    Click here to see a list of organizations & charities we have helped:   more...

    ONLY $20.00 a year to become a member!!!


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    We accept cash or check, which can be made payable to Assumption Philoptochos.  If you are signing up via website, please mail payment to: 

    Assumption Philoptochos    1755 Des Peres Road     Town & Country, MO   63131

    You can also bring your membership to Church any time and provide to a current member.


    Click here to e-mail us with your questions & comments:  assumptionphiloptochos@hotmail.com


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