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
On December 10, 2022, our ladies enjoyed a festive party hosted by Sophie Polyhronakis. The event was enjoyed by those who braved a major rainstorm that night to be together. It was a lovely evening!Read More
On a cold, wet and rainy Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 10AM to 4PM, the ladies of our Philoptochos held its Christmas Bake Sale. The doors were wide open. The Christmas music filled our church with soft, instrumental traditional carols. Umbrellas were left at the door. Guests moved about the decorated Narthex to make their...Read More
On Sunday, November 20, 2022, our Philoptochos chapter honored our patron saint – St. Katherine the Great Martyr. Catalina Gomes decorated with flowers. Lara Willingham read the story of Katherine who suffered for the Faith and also enumerated all the charities our chapter supports. After the Divine Liturgy, our Philoptochos provided a Lenten luncheon for...Read More
On Sunday, January 23, 2022, Father Milutin celebrated the Divine Liturgy then the blessing of our traditional church Vasilopita that was baked by Maureen Heliotis. He started with Christ and continued cutting pieces for every ministry in the church, all hoping to get the coin. The blade found its mark for our young acolyte, Noel...Read More
A fabulous gathering at Ristorante Avanti when and where we didn’t have to prep, cook or clean up. We missed our sisters who were unable to join us. Thank you, Maria Thomas, for organizing the evening. A joyous time had by all! More backpacks for Foster Children… This delivery of 13 were gratefully received by...Read More
Our Philoptochos, under the leadership of Maria Thomas, continues to provide clothing to the needy foster children in Santa Cruz County. Many thanks to the donors of these new PJs for the littlest ones. Read More
Blessings to Dena Culbertson, our Philoptochos sister, who suffered a stroke. She cannot speak to us, but her hugs and hums tell us she is happy! Read More
Congratulations! Our backpack project just topped 89 packs since we started supporting the Foster Children in Santa Cruz County. Many thanks to Maria Thomas who shops the sales and scours the internet to find the best prices. Our TIp Jars at Festivals and parishioner donations have been most generous. And, most recently, thanks to Dr....Read More
