Philoptochos

The Philoptochos Society of Holy Cross provides the women of our parish with opportunities to use their God-given gifts in the service of their Church and Community.

Our 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 improvised persons and to offer assistance to anyone who may need help of the Church”.

The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, Inc. is the philanthropic arm of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America that has offered 90 years of philanthropy, Fellowship and Faith in action, through a multitude of programs that make a difference in the lives of people in the United States and throughout the world.

Should you like to join us, please click on "join our group" online link above or to receive more information email Cathyzamenes@sbcglobal.net.

Events Brought To You By The Holy Cross Philoptochos

             Tentative Dates of Ecclesiastical Calendar For 2026- 2027

 Christmas Tea, Sunday, December 13th, 2026

Vasilopita Luncheon, Sunday, January 10th, 2027

Kids ‘N’ Cancer Fundraising Coffee Hour, Sunday, February 21st, 2027

Co-Chairs: Mary Peros & Nina Azar

Membership Event, Saturday, TBD, 2027

Fashion Show, Saturday, May 15th, 2027

Father’s Day Luncheon, Sunday, June 20th, 2027

Executive Board

 Angela Koros, President

 Barbara Karvelis, 1st Vice President

Emmy Denton, 2nd Vice President

Laura Jadelrab, Treasurer

Cathy Zamenes ,Assistant Treasurer

Mary Peros, Recording Secretary

Cathy Pereira, Corresponding Secretary

Laura Jadelrab, Past President Advisor

Board Members

Nina Azar

Mary Bazigos

Stella Charonis

Gihan Gabor

Gigi Glafkides

Diane Harris

Christine Hopkins

Hana Keilo

Tula Kourtoglou

Othonia Makris

Sophia Markoulakis

Helene Nemchik