Holy Trinity "Omonea" Chapter Officers for 2009/2010

• President - Kay Balouris
• Vice President - Despina Ladakos
• Second Vice President - Angie Roman
• Treasurer - Joyce Countouris
• Recording Secretary - Sondra A. Balouris
• Corresponding Secretary - Georgia Brennen
• Other Board Members - Connie Chapas, Helen Chapas, Tina Fiedler, Joanne Germanos, Areta Kalageres, Penelope Kominos, Canella Lalikos, Persephone Zozos

To contact any Philoptochos Board member, please contact the Church Office at 412-321-9282 or the Philoptochos Corresponding Secretary at philoptochos@HolyTrinityPgh.org.

What is the the Philoptochos Society?

The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, Inc., is the duly accredited women's philanthropic society of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

What is the Mission of the Philoptochos Society?

As described by the National Philoptochos, the mission of the Society shall be:

• To aid the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widowed, the handicapped, the victims of disasters, to undertake the burial of impoverished persons and to offer assistance to anyone who may need the help of the Church through fund raising efforts; and
• To promote the charitable, benevolent, and philanthropic purposes of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, through instructional programs, presentations, lectures, seminars and other educational resources;
• To preserve and perpetuate Orthodox Christian concepts and the Orthodox Christian Family, and through them, to promote the Greek Orthodox Faith and traditions, in accordance with its doctrines, canons, discipline, divine worship, usages and customs;
• To promote participation in the activities of the Greek Orthodox community, with the cooperation of the Parish Priest and the Parish Council.

Additionally, the National Philoptochos states that "the charitable work of the Society shall be performed with discretion, courtesy and kindness."

Where can I find more information on the Philoptochos Society?

The National Philoptochos maintains a web site with information and reports on the national Philoptochos ministry at www.Philoptochos.org.

What ministries and philanthropic causes does the Holy Trinity Philoptochos support?

National Philoptochos Charities & Programs

• Membership
• St. Photios National Shrine
• St. Basil Academy
• St. Basil Sisterhood
• St. Basil Graduation and Awards
• Cardiac Fund
• Missions Program
• OCMC Support a Mission Priest
• Hellenic College/Holy Cross
• HC/HC Scholarships
• International Orthodox Christian Charities
• Retired Clergy Association
• Cancer Fund
• Ecumenical Patriarchate
• Patriarchatal Soup Kitchen
• National Sisterhood of Presvyteras
• UNICEF
• General Medical Fund
• HelleniCare

Metropolis Of Pittsburgh

• Membership
• The Illuminator
• Emergency Fund
• Nativity of Theotokos Monastery
• Saint Gregory Palamas Monastery
• Holy Protection Monastery
• Saint Theodore the Studite Monastery
• Saint Mary of Egypt Monastery
• Special Care Fund
• Metropolis Home
• The Camp at Mt. Tabor
• MEFGOX (Mid-East Choir Federation)
• Zoe for Life

Our Own Local Charities

• Holy Trinity Building Fund
• Holy Trinity Cemetery Fund
• The Caring Foundation
• Women’s Shelter
• Salvation Army
• Children’s Hospital
• Metropolis Summer Camp
• Three Hierarchs Eastern Orthodox School
• Holy Trinity Festival
• Local Needy Families
• Allegheny Valley School

How can I become involved in the Holy Trinity Philoptochos Society?

Please contact philoptochos@HolyTrinityPgh.org.