On Friday, March 22, 2024, the first week of Great and Holy Lent and the next five Fridays, are dedicated to Salutations to the Theotokos. Our St. Katherine Philoptochos member Joanna Stebbins and chanter Maia Tamanakis decorated the icon for the evening of solemn and prayerful verses. Salutations begin at 6:00pm…all are welcome to attend....Read More

On Sunday, January 28, 2024, we celebrated the blessing and cutting of our parish Vasilopita with Father John Takahashi. All the many loaves were auctioned during Fellowship. New Parish Council member Jose Mendoza was the auctioneer and made the morning so joyful. We shouted our bids which finally totalled more than our donations from last...Read More

On Epiphany, January 6, 2024, our Philoptochos sisters gathered for our first meeting of the new year. We planned our upcoming Vasilopita event discussed our philanthropic giving for the next month, and set our next meeting for February 11, 2024. Our goal this year is to increase our membership. After the meeting, we shared a...Read More

On Saturday, December 2, 2023, our Philoptochos sales team gathered at the church and welcomed guests to purchase our pastries and holiday items. Music filled the church with Christmas carols. It was a  joyful afternoon with plenty of eager shoppers. Many guests had never been inside our church or an Orthodox church. All guests were...Read More

Join us on Saturday, December 2, 2023, to purchase pastry gift boxes, hot chocolate and special gift items will be on sale. All proceeds support our charities. Get into the spirit and share the sweets!   Read More

On Saturday, October 28, 2023, St. Katherine’s held a Treasure Sale from 10:00am-3:00pm, featuring gently used items. Guests were able to browse and make their selections. It was a resounding success! Many thanks to all the ladies who prepared tables for selling their items and for our gentleman who helped set and take down the...Read More

On Sunday, August 27, 2023, our St. Katherine’s Philoptochos treasurer Alexa Bolas and Vice president Lyna Dyer presented Father John Takahashi with our new Communion Kit. The kit was purchased with funds Alexa had faithfully collected from our donated recycled items. Many thanks to recycle donors! The kit joins other church furnishings made possible by...Read More

On Sunday, June 11, 2023, our new Philoptochos president, Aphrodite Roberts presented outgoing president Maria Thomas with a beautiful hand-painted icon of St. Katherine. This gift acknowledges Maria’s many years of love and attention to those in need, and needs of the church. We will miss her thoughtful and caring ways. She promises to visit...Read More

On Sunday, June 11, 2023, Father Milutin administered the Oath of Office to the new St. Katherine’s Philoptochos officers. (left to right) President – Aphrodite Roberts, Maria Thomas – past president and mentor, Vice president – Lyna Dyer, Secretary – Lauretta Steel, and Treasurer – Alexa Bolas. Congratulations to all our members who will continue...Read More

On Sunday, January 22, 2023, Father Angelo blessed the vasilopita that was cut in the church, which was made by Greg and Robin Sirakides. Other parishioners baked loaves and cakes for the Philoptochos auction. During Fellowship, Father Angelo encouraged parishioners to be generous and they were. All proceeds are for St. Basil’s Children’s Orphanage. Blessings...Read More