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 - Kay Doas

Vice President - Olympia Arthur

Secretary - Ida Labella

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 September 21 and 28

2025 October (all Sundays)

2025 November 2, 16, 23 and 30

2025 December 14, 21 and 28

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

Upcoming Events:

September 14 - Philoptochos Kickoff Meeting after Divine Liturgy.  Let's jump-start the membership drive by sharing the Member Welcome Kit and New Membership Enrollment form.

September - In addition to the Monthly Lunch Bunch, we will begin the Trauma Teddies Collection Drive and the Hygiene Supplies Collection Drive.

October 12 - Philoptochos Meeting after Liturgy.  Christmas Card sign-ups begin, Sip & Paint, Cake Kit Supplies Collection Drive, and the Beverly PGH Give Back.

November 9 - Philoptochos Meeting after Liturgy.  Monthly Lunch Bunch to be determined.  Thanksgiving Luncheon and Philoptochos Fundraiser to begin. 

November 30 - Gather and Give:  Sister Philoptochos Get Together.

December 7 - St. Barbara's Nameday and Memorial for all members no longer with us.

December 14 - Philoptochos Meeting after Liturgy.

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

View the Master Philoptochos Calendar

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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