1. SHOE BOXUse an empty shoe box (standard size, please) or a small plastic container. You can wrap the box (lid separately), but wrapping is not required. Most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your gift.2. BOY OR GIRL?Determine whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl, and the child’s age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14. Make an appropriate boy/girl label, including the age category, and tape the label to the top of your box. 3. FILL WITH GIFTSFill the box with a variety of gifts that will bring delight to a child. **Gift ideas listed below** 4. INCLUDE YOUR DONATIONPlease donate $7 or more for each shoe box you prepare to help cover shipping and other project costs. 5. DROP OFF Box in designated area of the Fellowship Hall before November 1st.Further information and printable box labels available at: http://www.samaritanspurse.org/pdf/PackABoxwithLabels.pdf Gift Ideas TOYS small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky®, etc. SCHOOL SUPPLIES pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc. HYGIENE ITEMS toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc. OTHER Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries) A PERSONAL NOTE In a separate envelope, you may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. (If you include your name and address, the child may write back.) ***DO NOT INCLUDE: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass ontainers; aerosol cans
REGULAR MEETINGS 2nd Sunday Sep and Apr; 1st Sunday Oct-Mar and May. Noon, church hall. (No meetings June, July, & August.) HIGH TEA Saturday, September 19, 2009, 4:00-6:00 pm. BUNCO FUNDRAISER November 12th or 17th. BELK FUNDRAISER A Saturday in November. Awaiting date from Belk. DINNER/CHARITY COLLECTION/GIFT EXCHANGE December 10th, 6:00 pm, church hall. ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN COOKING SERIES 2010. All classes 3:00-4:30 pm. - January 23rd: Kolyva (Boiled Wheat for Memorial Services). Learn to make Kolyva to serve 15 people – just the right size for Saturday of Souls in 2 weeks. - February 13th: Artoklasia (5 Loaves) Bread. See how to prepare the bread for Artoklasia services. - March 13th : Prosfora (Holy Bread). Demonstrations begin promptly at 3:00 pm in the church kitchen. All ages welcome. Each session $10 per person (waived for Philoptochos and GOYA members) or $20 per household. BELK FUNDRAISER 2 A Saturday in May. Awaiting date from Belk.
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The Philoptochos of Saints Markella and Demetrios reached out and helped a local single parent and her child with autism this Pascha/Easter. The project was spearheaded by Mrs. Angela McBroom. Philoptochos members collected food items, clothing, an Easter basket with goodies, and gift certificates to Walmart. Thanks to everyone who was involved and helped! We also plan to help a family this Christmas and to continue doing this every year.
The Mission of the Society
The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, Inc., is the duly accredited women’s philanthropic society of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The mission of the Society shall be:
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 persons and to offer assistance to anyone who my need the help of the Church through fund raising efforts; and
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 the 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.
Membership Qualifications
Full Membership
Women of the Greek Orthodox Faith, of at least 18 years of age, shall be eligible for full membership in the Society.
Associate Membership
An Associate Member shall enjoy all privileges of membership, except the right to vote or hold office
The following persons shall be eligible for associate membership:
A non-Greek Orthodox woman, married to a Greek Orthodox man.
Greek Orthodox men.
A non-Greek Orthodox man, married to a Greek Orthodox woman.
We invite you to join Philoptochos. Together we can accomplish good things. Please contact the church office at 244-0822
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