On Sunday, August 27, 2023, our St. Katherine’s Philoptochos treasurer Alexa Bolas and Vice president Lyna Dyer presented Father John Takahashi with our new Communion Kit. The kit was purchased with funds Alexa had faithfully collected from our donated recycled items. Many thanks to recycle donors! The kit joins other church furnishings made possible by...Read More

On Sunday, June 11, 2023, our new Philoptochos president, Aphrodite Roberts presented outgoing president Maria Thomas with a beautiful hand-painted icon of St. Katherine. This gift acknowledges Maria’s many years of love and attention to those in need, and needs of the church. We will miss her thoughtful and caring ways. She promises to visit...Read More

On Sunday, June 11, 2023, Father Milutin administered the Oath of Office to the new St. Katherine’s Philoptochos officers. (left to right) President – Aphrodite Roberts, Maria Thomas – past president and mentor, Vice president – Lyna Dyer, Secretary – Lauretta Steel, and Treasurer – Alexa Bolas. Congratulations to all our members who will continue...Read More

On Sunday, January 22, 2023, Father Angelo blessed the vasilopita that was cut in the church, which was made by Greg and Robin Sirakides. Other parishioners baked loaves and cakes for the Philoptochos auction. During Fellowship, Father Angelo encouraged parishioners to be generous and they were. All proceeds are for St. Basil’s Children’s Orphanage. Blessings...Read More

On December 10, 2022, our ladies enjoyed a festive party hosted by Sophie Polyhronakis. The event was enjoyed by those who braved a major rainstorm that night to be together. It was a lovely evening!Read More

On a cold, wet and rainy Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 10AM to 4PM, the ladies of our Philoptochos held its Christmas Bake Sale. The doors were wide open. The Christmas music filled our church with soft, instrumental traditional carols. Umbrellas were left at the door. Guests moved about the decorated Narthex to make their...Read More

On Sunday, November 20, 2022, our Philoptochos chapter honored our patron saint – St. Katherine the Great Martyr. Catalina Gomes decorated with flowers. Lara Willingham read the story of Katherine who suffered for the Faith and also enumerated all the charities our chapter supports. After the Divine Liturgy, our Philoptochos provided a Lenten luncheon for...Read More

On Sunday, January 23, 2022, Father Milutin celebrated the Divine Liturgy then the blessing of our traditional church Vasilopita that was baked by Maureen Heliotis. He started with Christ and continued cutting pieces for every ministry in the church, all hoping to get the coin. The blade found its mark for our young acolyte, Noel...Read More

A fabulous gathering at Ristorante Avanti when and where we didn’t have to prep, cook or clean up. We missed our sisters who were unable to join us. Thank you, Maria Thomas, for organizing the evening. A joyous time had by all! More backpacks for Foster Children… This delivery of 13 were gratefully received by...Read More

Our Philoptochos, under the leadership of Maria Thomas, continues to provide clothing to the needy foster children in Santa Cruz County. Many thanks to the donors of these new PJs for the littlest ones.  Read More