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

             Ecclesiastical Calendar For 2025 - 2026 

 Fall Family Western Event in Partnership with Youth Council, Saturday, October 4th, 2025

Co-Chairs: Gigi Glafkides & Kathy Roque

Christmas Tea, Sunday, December 14th, 2025

Co-Chairs: Christine Hopkins & Alicia Frangos

Vasilopita Luncheon, Sunday, January 11th, 2026

Co-Chairs: Laura Jadelrab & Hana Keilo

Kids ‘N’ Cancer Fundraising Coffee Hour, Sunday, February 22nd, 2026

Co-Chairs: Mary Peros & Nina Azar

Membership Event, Saturday, March 7th, 2026

Co-Chairs: Diane Harris & Sophia Markoulakis

Fashion Show, Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

Co-Chairs: Cathy Pereira & Barbara Karvelis

Father’s Day Luncheon, Sunday, June 21st, 2026

Co-Chairs: Mary Bazigos & Emmy Denton

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