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The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, the official philanthropic organization of the Greek Orthodox Church in America, was established in November 1931, by the late Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras I, who was then serving as Archbishop of North and South America. The members of the National Board of Philoptochos are dedicated church women who offer countless hours to the philanthropic, humanitarian, and Christian mission of the Church. There are 475 Philoptochos chapters in the United States. The structure of the Philoptochos includes the National Board, Metropolitan Boards, and Chapters in every parish of the Archdiocese.

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Our St. Christopher parish established its Philoptochos Chapter in 2004, with the help and assitance of Dee Nicolaou and blessings of Metropolitan Alexios. Since its establishment, we have been blessed with our parishioners' support and participation. We contribute to Metropolis, and Archdiocese charity endeavors, as well as various local outreach efforts.

Saturday, April 13th was a blessed day. Philoptochos sisters had a wonderful time visiting Southland Nursing & Rehab Center. They delivered silk flowers to appreciative residents and were filled with joy to see the blankets that had been donated to residents before Christmas last year. Dedee Panayis reported that her, Pat Macdougall, Jeanie Ellinas and Georgia Lungaro offered "thanks to our Lord and Savior" as they served the residents. In turn, our St. Christopher family thanks them for their wonderful ministry. Glory to God in all things! May he bless and protect the residents and their families always.