PHILOPTOCHOS. Philoptochos means Friends of the Poor

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2 PHILOPTOCHOS Philoptochos means Friends of the Poor National Philoptochos Sunday is the first Sunday of November declared by our National Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. On this day the Philanthropic works of Philoptochos the yearly commitment to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate are recognized. November 1 st commemorates the feast day of SS Cosmas and Damianos, the unmercenaries, helpers for those in need, and patron saints, of the Philoptochos chapters. Philoptochos is one of the largest philanthropic religious organizations in the United States and the only women s group recognized arm of the Greek Orthodox Church. What is this organization about? "To promote charitable, benevolent and philanthropic outreach, to preserve the sanctity of life and family, and to perpetuate and to promote our Orthodox faith and traditions." The charitable work of the Society is performed with discretion, courtesy, kindness, and with LOVE and COMMITMENT to those in need. The philanthropic, charitable, educational projects and programs benefit in many ways. Donations and contribution funds are distributed to local, national and international communities. Do you know where funds go? Listed are just a few of the many funds that our chapter with your help and support benefit: Vasilopita ~~ Benefits the Children of St. Basil Academy Social Services ~~ benefits and assist those in need ; Feed the hungry meals Orthodox Christian Mission Center ~~ Benefits the global missions in spreading the word of God IOCC ~~ International Orthodox Christian Charities, for official international humanitarian efforts Hellenic College, Holy Cross ~ Assisting with the needs at the Theology School Founders Fund ~~ benefit those facilities for the aging Cancer Fund & Cardiac Fund~~ Assisting medical programs, needs and research efforts National Emergency Fund ~~ benefits those with national disasters UNICEF ~~ benefits United Nations Children s needs What s in this for me? By contributing your time, talent and treasures you contribute to the betterment of someone in need. Perhaps I can set the example for generations to come. Help, be involved, keep this philanthropy growing and exposed to our young people to take notice and understand and to get involved!! May God s Blessings be upon all of us! To Learn more about Philoptochos please visit our web site

3 Dear Parishioners, SAINT GEORGE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CARD Our annual campaign for the SAINT GEORGE CHURCH CHRISTMAS CARD has started. In keeping with the Blessed Season, a very beautiful Christmas card has been designed especially for our church, to be sent to 350 members. You, as a family unit, or an individual, will wish to be listed in the card for a nominal donation of $ In this manner, you will benefit your Sunday School, send greetings to our parish families and friends, save yourself the expense of buying cards and stamps, and especially, the time spent addressing and mailing many cards. If you wish to be listed in our Christmas Card, please complete the form below, enclosed your check for $17.00 payable to Saint George Sunday School and return it as soon as possible to the church office or drop it in the Community Christmas Card box located in the lobby. DEADLINE IS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 TH Αγαπητοι Ενοριτες, Εαν θελετε να συµπεριληφθη και το ονοµα σας στη Κοινοτικη µας Χριστουγεννιατικη καρτα που θα αποσταλη σε 350 µελη του Αγιου Γεωργιου συµπληρωσετε τη φορµα που ευρισκεται στο δελτιο. Με δωρεα 17 δολλαριων θα ευχηθητε σε ολους και θα υποστηριζετε το Κατηχητικο Σχολειο. ΠΡΟΘΕΣΜΙΑ Κυριακη 6 ΕΚΕΜΒΡΙΟΥ. Εαν θελετε να συµµετασχετε, στειλετε το κατω κοµµατι µε το ονοµα σας (στα Αγγλικα) η την επιχειρηση σας, την διευθυνση, και το τηλεφωνο πισω στο Κατηχητικο Σχολειο η στο γραφειο της Εκκλησιας, µεχρι της 6 ΕΚΕΜΒΡΙΟΥ, µαζι µε ενα τσεκ γραµµενο ως εξης: St. George Sunday School. YES, INCLUDE MY NAME ON THE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CARD! Please complete the form as you would like the card to be signed. NAME (ΟΝΟΜΑ ΣΤΑ ΑΓΓΛΙΚΑ) ADDRESS ( ΙΕΥΘΥΝΣΗ) TELEPHONE (ΤΗΛΕΦΩΝΟ) Make checks payable to: St. George Sunday School. MAIL TO: SAINT GEORGE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CARD TH AVENUE SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375

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6 Saint George Greek Orthodox Church 528 West 77th Avenue Schererville, IN SR.GOYA OFFICERS FOR 2009/2010