Annunciation Chapter

Ladies Philoptochos Society

 

September/October Upcoming events

The Philoptochos Society of St. John Greek Orthodox Church

Is sponsoring a Parish-Wide Retreat 

“Created in God’s Image and Likeness—

The Human Being: Body, Mind and Spirit” 

Very Reverend Archimandrite Grigorios Tatsis, Retreat Leader 

Saturday, September 27, 2008 

9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 

At St. John Greek Orthodox Church

2418 Swann Avenue

Tampa, FL 33609 

Donation: $15 (includes lunch and all retreat materials) 

R.S.V.P. to Church Office  813-876-8830 by September 20 

THIS RETREAT IS OPEN TO ALL ADULTS (MEN AND WOMEN), REGARDLESS IF YOU ARE IN PHILOPTOCHOS OR NOT.  It is also open to members of other Orthodox parishes in the area.  It is also open to anyone interested in spending a few hours growing in their faith, so invite your friends. 

 

The Philoptochos or "friends of the poor" is an organization of women of the parish, primarily dedicated to service to the poor, and to the enrichment of parish life.   

The Annunciation Chapter of Philoptochos supports the following Charities:

  • The Annual Vasilopita – all proceeds go to Saint Basil’s Academy
  • St. Photios Shrine
  • Orthodox Christian Mission Center
  • Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology
  • International Orthodox Christian Charities
  • Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology Scholarships
  • Ecumenical Patriarchate
  • Children’s Medical Fund
  • Retired Clergy Association’s Benevolent Fund
  • Cancer Fund
  • Cardiac Fund
  • Social Services
  • Tampa Metropolitan Ministries
  • Assistance to families in Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina
  • Project Mexico
  • Ronald McDonald House
  • Children's Charities of Tampa
  • Many others

    • In addition to its philanthropic endeavors, the society generously supports parish capital projects and provides numerous fellowship opportunities through social events:

     

  • Christmas Reception
  • St John Vespers Reception
  • Palm Sunday Luncheon
  • Easter Reception

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    Officers of the Annunciation Chapter for 2008/2009

    OFFICER NAME
    President Ellen Karaku
    Vice President Jamie Proctor
    Treasurer Melissa Krinos
    Corresponding Secretary Kay Kladakis
    Recording Secretary  
    Board Member Diane Trimis
    Board Member Anna Mourer
    Board Member Diane Norcross
    Advisor Cindy Xenick