THE LADIES OF PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY Soteria Chapter
The Philoptochos organization is the right hand of the church and its ministry to the needy. This organization sponsors many parish, philanthropic and community projects. Open to all women, 18 years of age and over, as well as men as sponsoring friends.
The many philanthropic endeavors of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society during the past six decades demonstrate genuine expression of love and Christian Charity. This expression of love is evident in the multitude of meaningful programs and services undertaken during the past sixty five years.
THE MISSION OF THE SOCIETY
* To aid the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widow, the handicapped, the victims of disasters, to undertake the burial of the impoverished persons and to offer assistance to anyone who my need the help of the Church through fund raising efforts;
* 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 the participation in the activities of the Greek Orthodox community, with the cooperation of the Parish Priest and the Parish Council.
National Programs and Commitments:
Academy of Saint Basil
Aging
Cancer Fund
Children's Cardiac Fund
Children's Medical Fund
Ecumenical Patriarchate
Family and Society / Interfaith
General Medical Fund
Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology
HIV/AIDS Virus
International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC)
National Sisterhood of Presvyteres (NSP) Benevolent Fund
Orthodox Christian Mission Center and Support a Mission Priest
Retired Clergy Association's (RCA) Benevolence Fund
Social Services / Philanthropy
St. Photios National Shrine
United Nations
United Nations Children's Emergency Fund
LOCAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS
Spiritual Weekend.
Community Care Ministry
We serve and support the local Dayton Community through monthly charitable programs. Each month a specific charity is designated to receive the proceeds of the fundraiser, plus build awareness to the cause.
May Ladies Luncheon. A ladies only luncheon/Mother’s weekend with proceeds to benefit specific charities.
Our Services
The Sunday Divine Liturgy
will begin every Sunday at 9:30 am
The Orthros Service
will begin every Sunday at 8:30 am
From the North, West, or East: I-75 South, pass Rt 4 interchange near downtown Dayton, 1-75 will snake to the right, then proceed to left lane, and exit at left lane exit, for Salem Ave. The exit ramp twists to the left, at the bottom of ramp (there is a traffice light, turn left and proceed to Monument, turnn left, cross over the lanes so you can cross over the bridge. At the end of the bridge is a traffice light, turn right and proceed to Belmonte Park North, between Dayton Art Institute and Masonic Temple. Church driveway is 4th driveway on the right (sign at foot of driveway) (First 3 driveways belong to DAI).
From the South: I-75 North to downtown Dayton, take Salem Ave-First St. Exit. Bear left at the bottom of the ramp. Cross over the bridge and turn right at the first light, and go to second left, Belmonte Park North, between Mason Temple and Dayton Art Institute. Church driveway is 4th on the right (sign at foot of driveway). (First 3 driveways belong to DAI).
500 Belmonte Park North | Dayton, Ohio 45405-4797 | 937.224.0601 (phone) | 937.224.0173 (fax) | annunciation@donet.com
