Philoptochos Society
The Ladies Philoptochos Society is the duly accredited philanthropic society of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The mission of the society is as follows:
- To aid the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the widowed, the handicapped, the victims of disasters; to undertake the burial of impoverished persons and to offer assistance to anyone who may need the help of the Church through fund raising efforts
- To promote the charitable, benevolent, and philanthropic purposes of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, through instructional programs, presentations, lectures, seminars and other educational resources
- To preserve and perpetuate Orthodox Christian concepts and the Orthodox Christian Family, and through them, to promote the Greek Orthodox faith and traditions, in accordance with its doctrines, canons, discipline, divine worship, usages and customs
- To promote participation in the activities of the Greek Orthodox community, with the cooperation of the Parish Priest and the Parish Council
- The charitable work of the Society shall be performed with discretion, courtesy and kindness
2009 - 2010 Executive Board
| Patricia Mahoney, President | Christine Faneros, Corresponding Secretary |
| Olivia Sintros, 1st Vice President | Soula Spaziani, Treasurer |
| Annmarie Tsitsipas, 2nd Vice President | Jill Laganas, Assistant Treasurer |
| Cathy Economou, Recording Secretary |
News & Events
Literacy Program: Parishioners and friends of the Transfiguration are once again being asked to donate new or gently used children’s books. This year the children of the Murkland School in Lowell will be the recipients of the books and book bags. Collection is ongoing. Book collection bins are located in the upper and lower lobby of the church. The books and bags will be distributed to the children next spring. Last year, more than 1,200 books were collected and donated to the children of the Washington School in Lowell.
Nursing Home/Shut In Visitations: Our "Visiting Angels" continue to visit our nursing home and shut in parishioners. If you know of anyone who could use a visit or would like to volunteer, please contact Christine Faneros or the church office.
House of Hope: For many years, Philoptochos has provided volunteers to serve dinner to the moms and children on the four Thursday of the month. If you’re your family, and/or friends are interested in volunteering, please contact coordinator Iris Malliaros (978-452-1363 or Iris-Malliaros@uml.edu) for available dates and details.
Contact
Patricia Mahoney, President
(978) 436-0998
philoptochos@transchurch.org