Philoptochos Society
“Philoptochos” means “Friend of the Poor”. For more than 80 years, the women of St. Sophia Church have joined together to work for our church, assist individuals in need, contribute to charitable projects and medical research.
At our recent National Convention, we were “Chosen and Appointed by God to Go and Bear Fruit”. Our local St. Barbara’s Chapter is part of the National Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, Inc. – the largest Christian women’s philanthropic organization in the United States. Ongoing programs include but are not limited to: Informational Programs, Brown Bag Lunches for the Homeless, Breast Cancer Walk, Cooking Class, Cancer Fund, St. Barbara’s Day Party, Lenten Luncheon, Nursing Home and Hospital Visitations, Makaria lunches, St. Sophia Feast Day and many Church Events. We offer events/projects of interest to everyone. Because of these efforts, we are able to support local, national and worldwide charities.
Meetings are generally held the second Tuesday of the month according to our current calendar. Business meeting/refreshments at 6:15 pm with a program follows at 7:00 pm.
Philanthropy Witness - March 2013
Philanthropy Witness - April 2013
Philanthropy Witness - May 2013
GOYA Sock Donation to the HAC Photos
Washington, DC Trip Photos
Five Guys Fundraiser Photos
Philoptochos Executive Board 2012 – 2013
President: Janet Gallas
Vice President: Dora Mokhiber
Secretary: Elaine Sokaris
Treasurer: Theo Karatzou
Assistant Treasurer: Shalyn Docous
Corresponding Secretary: Kathleen Nucci
Advisor: Margaret Danes
Member: Helen Fallon
Member: Vicki Lembesis
Member: Tina Marathakis
Member: Maria Patelos
Member: Mary Sokaris
The Knitters of St. Sophia
We are a group of volunteers who knit/crochet for local charities. Our purpose is fellowship, learning to knit/crochet and make a difference in our community. We have donated handmade items to The Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center, Grassroot Givers, Capital City Rescue Mission, Samaritan Hospital Maternity Unit, Samaritan Hospital Cancer Care Center, Veterans’ families among others. We meet every Wednesday from 12:30-4:00 pm – come and go as you wish. Want to learn to knit?? We’ll teach you. Need a refresher lesson?? We’ll help you brush up. Yarn/needles/supplies all available within the group. Join us to continue our mission. Monetary donations to purchase yarn are always welcome and well received.
