Philoptochos
The missions of the Philoptochos are:1. To aid the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widow, the handicapped, the victims of disasters, to undertake the burial of the impoverished persons and to offer assistance to anyone who my need the help of the Church through fund raising efforts; and
2. To promote the charitable, benevolent and philanthropic purposes of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, through instructional programs, presentations, lectures, seminars and other educational resources;
3. To preserve and perpetuate Orthodox Christian concepts and the Orthodox Christian Family, and through them, to promote the Greek Orthodox Faith and traditions, in accordance with its doctrines, canons, discipline, divine worship, usages and customs;
4. To promote the participation in the activities of the Greek Orthodox community, with the cooperation of the Parish Priest and the Parish Council.
The Philoptochos Society has a new cookbook out. The cookbook is a little different than most ethnic cookbooks. It is made for someone living in America while keeping in mind the special interests that Americans have for example: Breakfast recipes, many appetizers ideas, a wine suggestion for each entrée, and an expanded chapter on lenten or vegetarian food ideas.
The cookbook has 285 recipes and includes all the food that is made for the festival.The cost is $17.00
Purchase yours today by calling St Demetrios Church at 520-888-0505.
Philoptochos