Saint Barbara's Philoptochos Society

St. Barbara’s Philoptochos

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. Oakmont's Saint Barbara's Philoptochos is comprised of adult women from the parish who function as the charitable and philanthropic heart of the parish.

Philoptochos Officers:

President - Cathy Champagne

Vice President - Olympia Arthur

Secretary - Joyce Diacopoulos

Treasurer - Diane Lingeris

 

Coffee Hour Sponsors Needed! 

Our Sunday coffee hour gives us a chance to visit with friends, but also to exercise our philoxenia, or hospitality, towards our guests and newcomers to the parish, who have just participated in the Divine Liturgy with us.  We are currently in need of hosts for Sunday coffee hours for many dates (see below).  How to sign up to sponsor a coffee hour?  Contact Mary McCrady at (412) 828-7549.  What to purchase:  Coffee Hour Shopping List

Available Coffee Hour Dates:

2024 December 29

2025 January 05, 12, 19

2025 February 09, 16, 23

2025 March, April and May (all Sundays)

2025 June 15 and 22

2025 July through September (all Sundays)

Upcoming Events:

December 15, 2024 - next meeting

December 18, 2024 - Reminder, Church Cleaning at 10:00 a.m.  Please bring cleaning supplies.  Lunch is planned after this event.

January 2025 - St. Barbara's Philoptochos will be sponsoring their annual Membership Drive.  Check back later for more details on how to renew your membership or become a member of St. Barbara's Philoptochos.

January 2025 - Look also for upcoming communication on volunteering more often at Beverly's Birthdays.  Possible starting date is Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

January-February 2025 - We start our Sox Collection.  Jean Walter will coordinate this outreach program for shelters.

To learn about our mission & activities, please join us at a meeting and/or speak with one of our members.

 

Get Involved:  Become a Philoptochos Member!  To join or renew your membership, proceed to the Membership Form or scan the QR Code below.

If you’d rather send a $30 check instead for your membership, it should be made payable to:  St. Barbara’s Philoptochos Society Membership Drive, 12 Washington Avenue, Oakmont, PA  15139.  Please include your name, address, telephone number and email address.

I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger, and you took me into your home.

Matthew 25:35

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