Philoptochos Board
Philoptochos Announcements
Aid to Greece and Cyprus Fundraising Appeal
Philoptochos invites all chapters and Metropolis Boards to mark this sacred day by participating in our Aid to Greece and Cyprus fundraising appeal. Through coffee hours, commemorative luncheons, Greek heritage events, or activities with your Greek school students, every effort supports families, children, and the elderly facing ongoing challenges due to economic hardship, natural disasters, and limited resources.
For more info, click here.
Great Lent 2026
As we enter the sacred season of Great Lent, we are blessed to share a message from His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos, Spiritual Advisor of the National Ladies Philoptochos Society.
In addition, we invite you to deepen your spiritual journey through two meaningful resources prepared for this holy season:
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Our Lenten Journey: Meditations and Challenges (Sundays of Lent)
A thoughtful guide offering reflections and spiritual challenges for each Sunday of Great Lent, helping us grow in faith, prayer, and repentance. -
Our Lenten Journey: Meditations and Challenges (Akathist Hymn Series)
A series of weekly reflections centered on the Akathist Hymn and the person of the Theotokos, guiding us to a deeper understanding of her role in our salvation and her presence in our spiritual lives.
May these resources inspire and strengthen you throughout this Lenten journey.
👉 Read the Message
👉 View Meditations (Sundays of Lent)
👉 View Akathist Reflections
For last year’s Lent Reflections and to receive upcoming Meditations click here
Philoptochos Meetings
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Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00p.m. in the Hellenic Center room 2206
Philoptochos General meeting are open to all Annunciation parishioners. Voting is reserved for Philoptochos Members only. If you are not a Philoptochos member but would like to receive announcements and meeting agendas please contact Despina Demas at Despinademas@outlook.com
OUR FOUNDATION
ABOUT PHILOPTOCHOS
The mission of Philoptochos is to aid the poor and hungry, the aged and sick, and those who have fallen on hard times. Philoptochos promotes charitable, benevolent, and philanthropic services on the National, Diocese, and Local levels. Their goal is to preserve and perpetuate Orthodox Christian concepts and the Orthodox Christian family and to promote the Greek Orthodox Faith and traditions. “The charitable work of Philoptochos shall be performed with discretion, courtesy and kindness,” as stated in the Philoptochos Mission Statement.
WHAT WE DO
Since 1925, the Annunciation Philoptochos Society of Sacramento has channelled its Orthodox Christian faith into tangible service — partnering locally with organizations such as Loaves & Fishes, Bishop Gallegos Maternity Home and the Salvation Army for shelter, food-and-clothing drives, youth programs, homelessness and anti-trafficking efforts; executing special projects like weekend snack backpacks for students and holiday baskets for elders; and extending support beyond Sacramento through national and international relief programs. Fund-raising efforts (pastry sales, cookbooks, fashion-shows, breakfasts) sustain the work, and all women (and men as associates) are invited to join in the spirit of charity, courtesy and compassion.
FUNDRAISERS
Our fundraisers bring the community together while supporting meaningful causes. From our beloved Dial a Baklava pastry sale to cookbooks, raffles, and themed events, every effort helps us raise funds for families in need, medical aid, education, and community programs. With every treat sold or ticket bought, you're helping us do more good.
Explore our upcoming events to stay informed about what’s next.