Holy Trinity-Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit

 Philoptochos - "ZOODOCHOS PEGHE" Chapter # 7026
 
  About Us
 
The Ladies Philoptochos Society has been the philanthropic arm of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese and the local Parish in the United States since its founding in 1931. There are over 400 chapters nationwide. The ZOODOCHOS PEGHE chapter here at Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas was chartered on March 16, 1944. The local chapter is governed by the By-laws of the National Philoptochos of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. The mission of the Society is to be a "friend of the poor," which is its meaning in Greek. It fulfills its mission by aiding the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the sick, the orphaned, the widowed, the aged and infirm, the handicapped and the victims of disaster. Philoptochos also offers assistance to those who may need the help of the Church through special funds or solicitations on the National, Metropolitan and local levels. In addition to these philanthropic endeavors, the Philoptochos chapters strive to perpetuate and promote the Greek Orthodox faith and traditions and to preserve the sacredness of the Orthodox Christian family. Educational programs, lectures and seminars are another service of the organization. The Philoptochos participated in the activities of the Parish with the cooperation of the Parish Priest and Parish Council. To visit our National Philoptochos website, please click here !
 
 Our Mission Statement
 "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 the impoverished person and to offer assistance to anyone who may need the help of the Church..."
 
 Officers
Diane Kevin, President
Vera Manolakas, 1st Vice President
Dede Humbert, 2nd Vice President
Tina Zaferes, Recording Secretary
Elaine Snyder, Corresponding Secretary
Matina Trivett, Treasurer
Melanie McNulty, Asst. Treasurer
Catherine Nadaud, Advisor
 
Upcoming Events
Name
Date
Description
BAKE SALE
11-13 December 2009
For a list of this year's goodies, please click here !
ALZHEIMER'S MEMORY WALK 2009
OCTOBER 3, 2009
Registration begins at 8:30 A.M.; the walk begins at 10:00 at Saywer Point, Cincinnati.  Onlie information can be found at www.alz.org/cincinnati   Registration can be on line or after church on Sundays.  Sign up for the Greek Team.  See you all there!
FESTIVAL OF TABLES
NOVEMBER 1, 2009
In honor of our patron saints, Cosmas and Damian.  Come see the beautiful table decorations, have a tasty meal and dance with us!
VASILOPITA BRUNCH
JANUARY 10, 2010
Stay and have brunch with us and bid on vasilopites baked by our talented ladies.  Proceeds to benefit St. Basil's Academy.
PALM SUNDAY LUNCHEON
MARCH 28, 2010
Celebrate Palm Sunday with us in preparation for Holy Week.  Fish and pasta will be the menu selections.
            AIDS WALK
MAY 2, 2010
National Philoptochos' second annual walk to benefit those with aids.
             BAZAAR
MAY 16, 2010
  
 PENTECOST SUNDAY
MAY 23, 2010
Continental breakfast after church.
     

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Sponsored Charities

Church Women United, Our Daily Bread, Cystic Fibrosis, N.A.M.I., Alzheimer's Association, Care packages for soldiers, Cardiac Fund, Cancer Fund, Bethany House, Kids Kafe, International Orthodox Charities, Neediest Kids of All, UNICEF, Wheelchair  Foundation, St. Basil's Academy, Children's Medical Fund, General Medical Fund, Retired Clergy Benevolence Fund, St. Photio's National Shrine, Ecumenical Patriarchate, Bishops' Task Force on AIDS, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Disaster Relief Funds, Literacy Outreach Program, Hellenic College Holy Cross Seminary, Support a Mission Priest, Social Services, G.O.Y.A., Visiting Angels, Asia Disaster Relief Fund, Bessie Pappas Children's Charities, Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Church, Greek Fire Relief Fund.