{"id":24073,"date":"2024-07-10T15:44:53","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T15:44:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/htclearwater.com\/Staging\/?p=24073"},"modified":"2025-02-27T17:38:46","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T22:38:46","slug":"philoptochos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/htclearwater.com\/Staging\/philoptochos\/","title":{"rendered":"Philoptochos"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Holy Trinity Ladies Philoptochos Society<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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The mission of The Holy Trinity Ladies Philoptochos Society is to promote charitable, benevolent and philanthropic purposes of our church. \u00a0 In addition to these standing ministries, The Philoptochos continues to do fund raising, educational programs & retreats along with helping the Parish Priests & Parish Council with the needs of the church.\u00a0 If you would like any additional information or any questions, please call our Philoptochos President Kathy Pantelis at 727-430-0196.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ministries of Philoptochos<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Outreach Visitation<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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A group of dedicated volunteers visit our shut-ins and elderly on a regular basis and keep them part of our community. Sonja Stefanides, Chair<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Food Drive<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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A food drive is held on the last Sunday of each month.\u00a0 Please bring food or monetary donations with you and drop them off at the grocery cart on your way into church.\u00a0 All food and donations go to the RCS Food Pantry in Clearwater.\u00a0 For more information about the food drive, please contact Church Office.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Support Our Troops<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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We collect needed items anytime for our Troops serving overseas.\u00a0 A trunk in in the foyer of Matheos Hall where you can drop off your donations. For more information, please contact Church Office.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Religious Booth<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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We purchase and display, for sale, religious books, icons, prayer books and various items on Sundays, after Liturgy, for the convenience of our parishioners, to aid in their spiritual lives. Fran Mastorides, Chair<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sunshine Committee<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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Sends notes & cards to the ill and bereaved to extend community love & caring.\u00a0 Despina Catsikopoulios, Chair<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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College Outreach<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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Collects and forwards information on our college students, living away from home to the parish in their college area, in an effort to stay connected to these students and aid in their spiritual lives.\u00a0 Kathy Pantelis & Despina Garos, Chairs<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Easter Card<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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In order to help our Community, The Philoptochos raises money, with an Easter Card project.\u00a0 All proceeds benefit the Clearwater Free Clinic, which provides free medical services for the uninsured in our Community.\u00a0 Ava Kostantinides, Chair<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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Education, Awareness & Community outreach is achieved by distributing pink ribbons before Liturgy, guest Speakers and distribution of educational material.\u00a0 Elaine White, Chair<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Vasilopita<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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Provide Vasilopita and forward monies to National Philoptochos, for the benefit of St. Basil\u2019s Academy.\u00a0 Jeannie Demas, Chair<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Fanouropita<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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Provide and forward monies to Metropolis of Atlanta, for the benefit of Diakonia Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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