Philoptochos

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SUPPORT OUR MISSION

To promote charitable, benevolent, and philanthropic outreach; to preserve the sanctity of life and family; and to perpetuate and promote our Orthodox faith and traditions. Within our sisterhood, you will find meaningful efforts and meaningful friendships. The faithful, kind, and engaging women of Philoptochos welcome you to join us!

The Board of Directors 2024 – 2026 term

Janet Kamataris — President
Nancy Sferes — Vice President
Diana Markos — Treasurer
Bonnie Nawfel — Recording Secretary
Luci Nanos — Corresponding Secretary
Fotini Eberhard — Advisor
Jackie Tselikis — Advisor

Photos from the Swearing-In of Officers on Sunday, February 25th, 2024

Philoptochos passionately supports local and national organizations.
Monthly Local Commitments for 2024

  • January — Hospice of Southern Maine
  • February — Ronald McDonald House
  • March — Maine Children’s Cancer Program
  • April — Autism Society
  • May — Center for Grieving Children
  • June — Camp Sunshine
  • July — The Iris Network
  • August — Liberty Bay Recovery Center
  • September — Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough
  • October — Through These Doors (domestic violence)
  • November — Good Shepard Food Bank
  • December — Habitat of Humanity of Portland

*The Metropolis of Boston Summer Camp for children ages 8-18
*Holy Trinity Greek Festival    
*The Maine Community Foundations, supporting the Lewiston victims and families
*IOCC- International Orthodox Christian Charities

Philoptochos continues to host Fellowship the third Sunday of each month.

Orthodox Easter is May 5th and Western Easter is March 31st
Easter Bread Baking schedules, ordering, and payment:

Thurs, Fri. baking – March 28 and 29, March 30th, Sat. pickup
Thurs, Fri. baking – April 25, 26, April 27th, Sat. pickup

We are working toward electronic ordering and prepayment. We will keep you informed, and phone orders and payment will always be accepted. More information to come.

Palm Sunday Luncheon will be co-hosted by AHEPA and Philoptochos following Liturgy on April 28th. The cost is $20/person, and $10/children,12 years and younger.

Spring Church Cleaning will be scheduled in April, date to be determined.

Philoptochos Scholarships will be available to two qualifying candidates as of March 1st for Maine HS Seniors who belong to Holy Trinity. Contact Luci at Holy Trinity for applications and the submission deadline is May 20, 2024. For more information contact Jackie Tselikis at: 207-939-2260.