“One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.” Proverbs 11:24-25
Letter from the President of the Ladies Philoptochos Society of Saint George
Dear Sisters and Parishioners,
As we embrace 2026, let us renew our commitment to being an Army of Agape. Our goals for this year are to ‘Rise and Build’ by expanding our local outreach to the needy, and to grow our membership. You can help by joining our membership drive, volunteering for our upcoming fundraisers, or attending our next meeting to share your ideas.
May this New Year find us united in faith and service.
With love in Christ,
Efti Sereti, President
Ladies Philoptochos Society
St. George Tropeoforos Greek Orthodox Church
Meet the Philoptochos Board!
On Sunday, February 1, the Philoptochos board held their swearing in ceremony following Divine Liturgy. We are grateful for the dedication of this group of women!
2026 Philoptochos Board
| Efti Sereti | President |
| Gina Georgiou | Advisor |
| Marilena Lekas | First Vice President |
| Maria Daniskas | Second Vice President |
| Nafsika Michael | Treasurer |
| Irini Aristotelous | Assistant Treasurer |
| Dafina Davidhi | Recording Secretary |
| Margarita Neocleous | Corresponding Secretary |
| Metaxia Sideris | Executive Member |
| Soula Lolis | Executive Member |
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, June 30: Marilena’s Meals & Philoptochos’ “Feed the Hungry” Program
Join us for a special evening on Tuesday, June 30, as Marilena’s Meals and Philoptochos’ “Feed the Hungry” program partner up. This month’s Meals program is sponsored with love by a steward of Saint George Greek Orthodox Church!
We will meet at the basement level of Saint George at 6 PM to prepare sandwiches and clothing donations, then head to Macy’s on 35th and Broadway at 7:30 PM to set up our tables for distribution
Thank you all for your support. We are excited to see you there!
Past Events
Sunday, May 31, 2026: Afternoon Tea – “Spring into Wellness”
The Ladies Philoptochos Society at Saint George held their first annual tea party following Divine Liturgy on Sunday, May 31! Special Guest Speaker, Gina Sereti, MSN, FNP-BC, board certified endocrine nurse practitioner shared tips on health and wellness. Guests enjoyed lovely sandwiches and pastries, and some won raffle prizes! It was great to celebrate spring with the Ladies Philoptochos!
March 25 – May 25, 2026: Veteran’s Drive
Thank you for donating to the Veterans Drive this spring! We are so appreciative of all the items that you donated to this important cause. May God bless all veterans! 🇺🇸
March 2026: Lenten Luncheon
On March 15, the Philoptochos hosted a Lenten Luncheon after Divine Liturgy. The community enjoyed delicious gemista (stuffed peppers) made by the hardworking ladies in Philoptochos! We even had a lucky raffle winner. It was a wonderful day at Saint George.
2026 Annual Vasilopita Luncheon
On Sunday, February 1, the Ladies Philoptochos hosted their Annual Vasilopita Luncheon. They served a delicious meal and Father Sophronios cut the Vasilopita. The lucky winner of the coin received a beautiful icon of Saint Basil. We look forward to more events in 2026!
November 2026: Fasolada Luncheon
The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society of Saint George Tropeoforos on West 54th Street hosted a fasolada luncheon on Sunday, November 23. The soup was absolutely delicious and the community loved it!
2025 Annual Vasilopita Cutting
The Philoptochos luncheon for the annual cutting of the Vasilopita was very successful! We are thankful to Saint George parishioners’ support and community as well as to the members of the Ladies Philoptochos who made it happen!
Christmas Sock Drive
The Ladies Philoptochos of Saint George on West 54th Street hosted a Christmas Sock Drive in December 2024. On Christmas Eve, the Philoptochos partnered with the Archdiocesan Philoptochos Social Services Committee in the “Feed the Hungry” program to distribute meals and socks to those in need. Thank you to all who donated socks for this cause!
October 2024: Mental Health Lecture
The Ladies Philoptochos Society of St. George Tropeoforos Greek Orthodox Church hosted an enlightening lecture on mental health and well-being on Sunday, October 6, featuring licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Alexandra Petrou. The event was a great success, providing valuable insights and fostering important discussions.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this meaningful conversation. We look forward to future events that promote mental health awareness and well-being in our community.
May 2024: Sisterhood of the Traveling Philoptochos
Our chapter hosted fellow chapters of Ladies Philoptochos on Saturday, May 11 in the second floor space at Saint George. It was a wonderful day of fellowship and community about the Philoptochos sisters! We look forward to more events with local chapters in the future.
March 2024: Bingo Fundraiser Night
Our Bingo Fundraiser Nighter, our inaugural fundraising event took place on Friday, March 22 at 7 p.m. at Saint George!
We had Bingo, food, fellowship, and a raffle drawing. Many thanks to all who attended and those who supported the event by providing the prizes and food. It was a wonderful evening, and we can’t wait for more events in the future!
