Chapter News - March 2026

WE ARE PHILOPTOCHOS!

Now is the time to join the Anthousa Chapter of Philoptochos or renew your membership if you haven’t already. All ladies and gentlemen are invited to join to help us make a difference in the lives of many. Even if you cannot actively participate, your membership donation helps us continue to support many charitable endeavors within our parish, as well as local, national and international communities.

Last month we had our annual membership luncheon, which corresponded with National Women’s Heart Health Month, and I was truly honored to welcome our members to our luncheon. Thank you to co-chairs Maria Platis and Kelly Samouris for planning the festive event, as we all wore red to bring awareness to women’s heart health. A delicious luncheon was enjoyed, and we were treated to a truly inspirational talk by Dr. Liz Wang-Giuffre, a pediatric cardiologist from Rady’s Children’s Hospital who spoke to us about the importance of taking care of and listening to our bodies, both physically and spiritually. Let’s remember Dr. Wang-Giuffre’s important advice, after all we women are the caretakers of the world.

HELLENIC COLLEGE HOLY CROSS TRAY PASSING: On Sunday March 15th, Philoptochos will be having a special tray collection for Hellenic College Holy Cross. Please make checks payable to Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society.

PASCHA BAKE SALE: The season is almost upon us to enjoy fresh tsourekia and koulourakia for Pascha! Made by our Ladies of Philoptochos, these delicious breads and cookies will be available for pickup on Palm Sunday, April 5th. Please visit Our Store on this website to place your order.

AGAPE- A CELEBRATION OF LOVE: Save the date, Sunday April 19th, 2:00 PM at the Newport Beach Country Club.This special event will benefit the Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Ladies Philoptochos Kids’n’Cancer Ministry.

Our annual membership drive is in full swing!

Philoptochos has so much to offer. By joining Philoptochos you have the opportunity to meet new people, share fun and rewarding experiences, along with the joy of helping those who desperately need our support.

Who can join Philoptochos?

• Women of Greek Orthodox Faith of at least 18 years of age

• 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

As you can see,YOU can join Philoptochos!

Please visit the Membership page on this website to join or renew for this year. Please note that 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 Maria Platis at mplatis@hotmail.com with any questions about membership.

In Christ’s Sisterhood,

Michelle Defelippi

Anthousa Chapter President