Following the Pre-sanctified Divine Liturgy, dedicated to our Ladies Philoptochos Society, a Lenten supper and retreat was held in the social hall with the topic "Iconography and the Role of Women Saints'" in the Orthodox Church.
The Ladies Philoptochos Society sponsored "Go Red For Women" health lecture this morning hosted by Donna Brown a clinical nutritionist and food coach.
Bishop Sebastian of Zela celebrated Divine Liturgy this morning assisted by Fr. Nick and Fr. Patrick and welcomed the Direct Archdiocesan District Philoptochos Board including National Philoptochos President Maria Logus and and DAD President Jennifer Constantine. Bishop Sebastian gave the ladies present at a luncheon, following the service, an icon of the Saints Anargyroi commissioned by Archbishop Demetrios for the Philoptochos.
At the luncheon, our Philoptochos president Marina Sirras presents His Grace Bishop Sebastian with a $5,000 check from the New Rochelle Philoptochos Society for Apostoli, the largest food relief organization in Greece, distributing food to 10,000 families each month.
The Holy Trinity Philoptochos welcomes Presvytera Jessica O'Rourke to our parish at its fall meeting held on October 25th. Fr. Nick presented an icon of the Panagia to Presvytera Jessica together with chapter president Marina Sirras.
