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).  Two families can share the cost.  If you are unable to purchase the items for coffee hour, consider donating the necessary amount to Philoptochos, who will then arrange for purchases and setup.  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:

2025 April 13 (Palm Sunday), 20 (Easter), 27

2025 May (all Sundays)

2025 June 15 and 22

2025 July through September (all Sundays)

Need to find a Sunday to sponsor a coffee hour?  View a 2025 Calendar

Upcoming Events:

March/April -

  • Soup Ministry for Lent, coordinated by Judi Contes.  We will continue with Lentil soup and maybe some other food items for shut-ins.
  • Purchase your Spring Flower Baskets and Plants now!  Paper order forms will be available in the Narthax, Print the Order Form, or Place Your Order Online with a debit or credit card.  (Deadline:  May 1, 2025)  IMPORTANT! During ONLINE checkout, and before you complete your order, you will probably want to change the ZEFFY donation (calculated at 17%) to $0.

April 16 - Red Eggs for Easter.  This year, member please provide one dozen, delivered Good Friday.

April 26 - Fleatique may or may not occur, depending on hall renovation schedule.  Table cost will be $35.  Will try to schedule food trucks.  If held, we need help April 25 for setup.  Plan your household items you might offer for sale at the Philoptochos Fleatique table.

May 3 - St. Photios Awards.  Please see https://www.pittsburgh.goarch.org/st-photios-awards-banquet for details.

May 1 - Last day to order your Spring Flower and Plants:  Use the Printable Order Form or Order Online with Debit/Credit CardIMPORTANT! During ONLINE checkout, and before you complete your order, you will probably want to change the ZEFFY donation (calculated at 17%) to $0.

May 17 - Spring Flower Basket Orders Pickup Day.  If you ordered any items, please pick up at Church Social Hall entrance between 10 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

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 prefer to pay by check, send your $30 check made payable to:  St. Barbara’s Philoptochos Society Membership Drive, 12 Washington Avenue, Oakmont, PA  15139.  Please be sure to 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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