PANAGIA CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL PHILOPTOCHOS 

Philoptochos means "Love of the Poor"

OCTOBER - DECEMBER PHILOPTOCHOS Activities and Calendar

Our mission: "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.  See calendar of events  

ON_GOING:  Membership drive from September through December 31 for the coming 2021 membership year. We strongly urge all Greek-Orthodox faithful of our parish, 18 years of age and older, to join the Ladies Philoptochos Society and become members, whether active or supportive. The success of our local chapter will be greatly enhanced with the wide embrace of all members.  Complete the membership form below and send with a check for $35 to be a member of our Panagia Chapter $10--the Metropolis $10--and National $15)

NOVEMBER 8 Deadline for ordering for Thanksgiving delivery on November 22. To order click on THANKSGIVING BAKE SALE ORDER FORM.  Fill out and mail with your check to the Philoptochos Treasurer - her address is on the form.  

NOVEMBER 10:  ZOOM general Philoptochos meeting at 7:30 pm.  A link will be sent to all 2020 members.  If not a member, send a request for a link to PhilPres@gnvorthodox.com.  Click on the link sent to your e-mail between 7:15 and 7:30 to join the meeting.  We'll discuss ways to continue our philanthropic work during this time when it is needed more than usual.

NOVEMBER 22, Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive (non-perishable items) AND new or gently used warm clothing for the homeless school children in Alachua County.   We ask that you bring your donations to place in boxes provided in front of the church (in good weather) or if raining, in the garage. Philoptochos will deliver the items to the Food of the Mighty Food Bank and Homeless School Children Program.
AND that day, will be pick-up day for a new Thanksgiving Bake Sale                                                                                                                                       

NOVEMBER 29:  Deadline for sponsoring our annual Christmas Card from you to your fellow church members.  To sponsor a card, complete the Signature card and send it with $15.00 to the address provided on the signature card.   

DECEMBER 8:  DEADLINE FOR CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE:  For Christmas Delivery on December 20, order by 12/8/20 and choose CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE ORDER FORM.  Because of Covid, we are not able to repackage or prepare bake sale items ourselves.  So, all items will be sold in the sizes and packaging provided by our vendors.        
   

Boxes of Baklava	Spanakopita	Tiropita	NEW
in 60 and 30 pieces	24 pieces	24 pieces	Baklava Cheese Cake

Proceeds from the Bake Sales are used throughout the year to support church activities , the needy in our church and our community as well as mission sponsored by the Metropolis and National Philoptochos. 

FOOD DRIVE:  A few volunteers to help direct folks to the boxes with their food donations.  One or two people with vans or trucks to take the food to the Break of the Mighty Food Bank.

CHRISTMAS CARD:  Marilyn Santos and Fern Glavin have graciously volunteered to prepare and mail the card to everyone.  Just be sure we have your signature card and your address to receive it. 

DECORATING THE CHURCH:

WHAT WE NEED:  Someone to pick-up the poinsettias and place them in the church before 5:00 on December 24th before the Christmas service begins at 6:00 pm.

REFRESHMENTS AFTER THE CHRISTMAS SERVICE

WHAT WE NEED:  Volunteers to prepare (safely) a wrapped goodie for parishioners to receive after the service to enjoy at home.

HEADS-UP FOR VASILOPITA ON JANUARY 3 - BLESSING OF PARISHIONERS CARS BY FR. PAUL AFTER THE SERVICE.  

WHAT WE NEED: 

1.  Volunteer to bake a large Vasilopita for the celebration,

2. A spray of basil - Anyone\ have basil growing in their yard?

SITE WILL BE UPDATED FOR JANUARY THROUGH MARCH ACTIVITIES