Dear Holy Trinity Family,
Welcome Autumn! As we began our Ecclesiastical Year in September, celebrating the Nativity of the Theotokos, and the Elevation of the Cross, our Philoptochos Chapter prepares or many activities. Starting October 13, our members will come together in the Church’s Social Hall for our first General Membership meeting, during which the chairwomen of our many Outreach Ministries, Clubs and Events, will outline the substance of each one and share how someone can get involved. This meeting will be highlighted by a Speaker from My Sister’s Place, who will provide a brief overview of the agency and the services oMered regarding domestic violence and human traMicking. From October 1 through December 1, our Ladies Philoptochos will conduct a Soap Drive along with our sister chapters within our Archdiocesan District. The soap collected (Dove soap only) will be donated to the Taconic Correctional Facility. Please see the Soap Drive flyer for more details and learn how you can contribute to this inspirational ministry. On Sunday, October 18, we will participate in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, at Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY. Our Team, Holy Trinity Go New Ro, will walk in unity, wearing pink, to raise funds for this worthy cause. Thank you to co-chairwomen Maria Kohilakis and Margaret Papademetriou for your hard work to make this event a successful one! We are looking forward to our parishioners, family, and friends to joining us. On Wednesday, October 28, volunteers are invited to join me for a visit to St. Michael’s Home in Yonkers for an OXI DAY celebration, sharing laughs, reading poems, and singing patriotic songs with the residents. On Friday, October 30, we will jointly host a MINGO Event (Bingo with Music), along with the Mr. & Mrs. Club! We had such a great time last year, that we are doing it again! Please join us! This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community, to mix and mingle with delicious food, refreshments, music and great parea. Thank you to co-chairwomen Tina Pantginis, Jennifer Curtis, Stephanie Resvanis, Roulla Kousteris, Maria Kohilakis, and Margaret Papademetriou for working to make this fun evening memorable to our community.
Our efforts will continue in November. On Sunday, November 1, Philoptochos Sunday, an Artoklasia will be oMered to commemorate Saints Cosmas and Damianos, the Patron Saints of Philoptochos. We celebrate our Philoptochos Board and Members for their dedication and philanthropy given throughout the year. On Sunday, November 8, in honor of Veteran’s Day, Philoptochos member Maria Fotiadis and I, will present grocery gift cards to a Veteran representative who will distribute the gift cards to Veterans in need. This brief presentation will include Ahepa #405 and the Scouts of our Holy Trinity Church. On Thursday, November 12, a group of volunteers along with co-chairwomen Colleen Kourakos and Elizabeth Zoulis will serve a turkey meal prepared by our own Chef Manny Louros, to cancer patients, cancer survivors, and their families at Gilda’s Club in White Plains.
Please mark your calendars! Our always popular annual Candlelight Dinner will be held in the Church’s Social Hall on Thursday, December 10. This year’s honoree is Elizabeth Zoulis! Co-chairwomen Anna Damianides and Maria Valliades are working tirelessly to make this year’s dinner magical. A few days later, Sunday, December 13, we will have our Hats, Gloves & Scarf Sale for the Homeless. Thanks to our Knitting Club, led by Sylvia Chandras and Philoptochos members George and Colleen Kourakos for donating many knitted items.
Kindly visit our Church’s website at www.holytrinitynr.org or stop by our Philoptochos bulletin board in the Church foyer (decorated by Andrea Nicholas), for dates and information for all the Outreach Ministries and Clubs. Our Chapter is Connected! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram where you can see photos, read about our ministries and our events.
As Christians, we all try to build on our faith and love of others by volunteering or donating towards a charity. Let’s not forget to do so with humility and purpose, working together with kindness to make a difference in one’s life. Thank you all for participating and continuing to support our many Philoptochos endeavors!
Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Thanksgiving!
With Love and much appreciation,
Angie Lambros
Philoptochos President
