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Mission Statement The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, Inc., is the duly accredited women's philanthropic society of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The mission of the Society shall be: - To aid 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 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 participation in the activities of the Greek Orthodox community, with the cooperation of the Parish Priest and the Parish Council.
The charitable work of the Society shall be performed with discretion, courtesy and kindness
The Philoptochos Society Assumption Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago Heartfelt thanks and appreciation for your unwavering support of the Assumption Philoptochos charitable activities. Without your participation and generosity we could not continue our vital philanthropic mission. The calendar below lists the remaining 2010 Philoptochos meetings and events that we hope you will attend! Thank you again for your loyal dedication. Best wishes for a safe and happy summer!
2010 Calendar of Events
May - 16 Assumption Sunday School Graduation and Oratorical Contest Awards
- 20 General Meeting, luncheon, and bingo • St. Catherine’s Chapel • 10:30 a.m.
- 22 Metropolis Presidents’ Meeting • St. Iakovos Retreat Center, Brighton, WI
June - 17 Drury Lane Theater lunch and musical, Sugar • tickets $40 • contact Elaine Vassiliades • 708-366-1067
- 24 Greek American Rehab & Nursing Centre visit
July - 4 – 7 40th Biennial Clergy-Laity/National Philoptochos Conference, Atlanta, GA
- 22 Board and General Meetings • Plato Hall • 10:30 a.m.
August - 5 Baking Day for Coffee Fellowship • Melomakarona
- 14 The Dormition of the Theotokos Vesper Services and Coffee Fellowship
- 15 Feast of The Dormition of the Theotokos Services and Fellowship
- 21 Baking Day for Festival • Melomakarona and Kourambethes
- 28 Baking Day for Festival • Diples
September - TBA Membership 2011 Drive – details are forthcoming
- 5 – 6 Assumption Church Festival
- 16 General Meeting • St. Catherine’s Chapel • 10:30 a.m.
- 18 Annual Metropolis Luncheon • Rosewood Banquets, Rosemont
October - 17 Assumption Church 85th Anniversary Gala Dinner Dance
November - 7 Philoptochos Artoklasia and Coffee Hour
- 18 General Meeting • St. Catherine’s Chapel• 10:30 a.m.
- 21 Philoptochos Bake Sale
- 24 St. Catherine’s Vesper Services and Coffee Fellowship
- 25 Feast of St. Catherine
December - 4 Philoptochos Christmas Party • Greek Islands Restaurant, Lombard • Noon
- 12 Metropolis of Chicago Christmas Open House • 5:00 p.m.
- 14 Feed the Hungry Program • Annunciation Cathedral • 9:00 a.m.
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