Saint Barbara's Philoptochos Society

St. Barbara’s Philoptochos

Our Mission: To promote charitable, benevolent and philanthropic outreach; to preserve the sanctity of life and family; and to perpetuate and promote our Orthodox faith and traditions. Oakmont's Saint Barbara's Philoptochos is comprised of adult women from the parish who function as the charitable and philanthropic heart of the parish.

Philoptochos Officers:

President - Cathy Champagne

Vice President - Olympia Arthur

Secretary - Joyce Diacopoulos

Treasurer - Diane Lingeris

 

Coffee Hour Sponsors Needed! 

Our Sunday coffee hour gives us a chance to visit with friends, but also to exercise our philoxenia, or hospitality, towards our guests and newcomers to the parish, who have just participated in the Divine Liturgy with us.  We are currently in need of hosts for Sunday coffee hours for many dates (see below).  Two families can share the cost.  If you are unable to purchase the items for coffee hour, consider donating the necessary amount to Philoptochos, who will then arrange for purchases and setup.  How to sign up to sponsor a coffee hour?  Contact Mary McCrady at (412) 828-7549.  What to purchase:  Coffee Hour Shopping List

Available Coffee Hour Dates:

2025 May (all Sundays)

2025 June 15 and 22

2025 July through September (all Sundays)

Need to find a Sunday to sponsor a coffee hour?  View a 2025 Calendar

Upcoming Events:

May 1 - Last day to order your Spring Flower and Plants:  Use the Printable Order Form or Order Online with Debit/Credit Card.  IMPORTANT! During ONLINE checkout, and before you complete your order, you will probably want to change the ZEFFY donation (calculated at 17%) to $0.

May 17 - Spring Flower Basket Orders Pickup Day.  If you ordered any items, please pick up at Church Social Hall entrance between 10 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

June 30-July 2 - Retreat for Metropolis, National Convention in Cleveland.  Meeting will be online (Zoom).  Our chapter will be responsible for contribution, as well as having attendees.

August 23 - Annual FLEATIQUE

To learn about our mission & activities, please join us at a meeting and/or speak with one of our members.

 

Get Involved:  Become a Philoptochos Member!  To join or renew your membership, proceed to the Membership Form or scan the QR Code below.

If you prefer to pay by check, send your $30 check made payable to:  St. Barbara’s Philoptochos Society Membership Drive, 12 Washington Avenue, Oakmont, PA  15139.  Please be sure to include your name, address, telephone number and email address.

I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger, and you took me into your home.

Matthew 25:35

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