Membership is in the air!
We held our annual Membership Luncheon onSaturday, March 2nd. Warmest thanks to Melanie Anastopulos and Kelly Samouris for once again planning such a special event. We welcomed our new and returning members, and we loved hearing from our very own Lucy Simitzes who shared her personal Philoptochos experience with all of us. Lucy’s thoughtful and touching words filled the room with joyful smiles and love. We also enjoyed hearing from our guest speaker, Dana Kaland, who shared her incredible spiritual journey when she walked Spain’s Camino de Santiago.
We welcome you all--ladies and gentlemen--to help us make a difference in the lives of many by joining our Chapter. If you cannot actively participate, your membership donation helps us to continue to support many charitable endeavors within our parish, as well as local, national, and international communities. To join, please click on the Membership tab above. (The National and Metropolis Philoptochos treasuries each receive $15 of every membership donation; any amount over $30 remains in our local chapter’s treasury.) Please contact Melanie Anastopulos (melanieanastopulos@gmail.com) or Kalliopi Samouris (nyckelly@cox.net) with any questions.
Salvation Army Women of Dedication–April 26, 2024. Our very own Philoptochos sister, Christine Cremidan, will be honored as a 2024 Salvation Army Woman of Dedication. Christine is being recognized for her many years of community service, commitment and devotion to serving San Diego. We CONGRATULATE Christine! For more information about the event, visit: https://e.givesmart.com/events/y8O/
Kids ‘n’ Cancer Ministry – Agape, A Celebration of Love
Sunday, April 14th | 2:00 PM | Newport Beach Country Club
Please join us for an afternoon of inspiring messages, delectable food and good friends at this annual Metropolis fundraiser for one of our most beloved ministries. Register at www.sfphiloptochos.org, or call 415.431.2600 by April 7, 2024.
Pascha Bake Sale
It’s time to order your tsourekia and koulourakia for Pascha! Made by the loving hands of our Ladies of Philoptochos, these delicious breads and cookies will be available for pickup on Palm Sunday, April 28th. Click on the "Our Store" tab above to place your online order, or complete the form in The Shepherd newsletter to mail in with your payment. By purchasing these delicious baked goods you support the many endeavors of our chapter.
May you have a blessed Holy Week and Pascha!
Sofia Samouris
Anthousa Chapter President