WELCOME

Maria Karalis, Chapter President

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Dear Philoptochos Sisters and Friends,

As we continue this sacred season of Great Lent, we are reminded that this is a time to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with God. Through prayer, fasting, worship, and acts
of charity, we prepare our hearts for the joy of Christ’s Resurrection.

For Philoptochos, this sacred season is also a time of meaningful service. We are currently preparing for two of our most important annual fundraisers:  our Annual Bake Sale, and the beloved Pascha Glendi. These events celebrate our traditions and fellowship while helping us raise funds to support the philanthropic work and ministries of Philoptochos.

Click here to see how to get involved with the Bake Sale: 2026 Philoptochos Pascha Bake Sale. Check out the Glendi section to lock in your early bird pricing that ends
March 15.

As we look ahead to spring, we also invite parishioners to begin thinking about charitable organizations that are meaningful to you. Our annual disbursement process will take place in May, and we welcome recommendations for organizations that align with the Philoptochos mission of philanthropy and service. Deadline to submit nominations is March 26.

Lastly, Lent also offers beautiful opportunities to participate in the life of our church. We warmly invite anyone interested in learning how to decorate icons to join us. Throughout Lent, there will be several opportunities to help decorate icons and prepare the church for the sacred services of Holy Week, including Palm Sunday and Holy Friday, when we lovingly decorate the Kouvouklion for the Lamentations service. Please reach out to me if you are interested in learning more. 

Thank you for your continued support and participation in the ministries of Philoptochos. May this Lenten season be one of renewal, reflection, and spiritual growth for you and your families.

With agape and gratitude, 
Maria Karalis, President
Ascension Philoptochos
mariamkaralis@gmail.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

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BAKE SALE WEBPAGE

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PASCHA GLENDI WEBPAGE

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VISIT OUR PARISH PHOTO ALBUM!

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Philoptochos Donation Request for Annual Disbursements

Dear Philoptochos Sisters,

At the end of each year, Ascension Philoptochos distributes funds raised throughout the year to philanthropic organizations that align with our mission.

To support this process, we use an online Ascension Philoptochos Donation Request Form for Annual Disbursements to gather the information needed for thoughtful and prayerful disbursement decisions.

If you would like to recommend a charitable organization that is meaningful to you, please complete the online form using this link: https://form.jotform.com/253143486143051

Before submitting your recommendation, we ask that you review the organization on the Charity Navigator website to ensure the information needed for evaluation is available.  Charity Navigator is a free, independent tool that helps you evaluate nonprofits by reviewing their financial stewardship, accountability, and impact. You can use it to quickly research charities to ensure their support aligns with Philoptochos’ mission of responsible, faithful stewardship. The donation request form includes a direct link to Charity Navigator along with brief instructions to assist you.

As you consider a recommendation, please keep in mind our Philoptochos mission (included on the form) and the National Philoptochos initiatives, which include Veterans Outreach, Human Trafficking, Operation Classroom, and the IOCC Partnership Program. Additional information can be found on the National Philoptochos website at https://www.philoptochos.org/.

All submissions are due by March 26, 2026. Approved disbursements will be made in May 2026. While we are grateful for every recommendation, please note that we may not be able to fulfill all requests.

If you have questions or need assistance with the form, please contact Andrea Rogers at abrogers3@gmail.com.

With love in Christ,
Faye Kopplin and Andrea Rogers
Philanthropy Co-Chairs

Recommend a Charitable Organization

National Philoptochos Website

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