STS. CONSTANTINE AND HELEN GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
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​President: Renna Lemberis - 708-974 3400 or rtlemberis211@gmail.com
Membership: Open to women of the Greek Orthodox faith, at least 18 years old.
Annual Stewardship of $35.00 for membership in the organization.

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To print an application for membership, click here.

 

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ST. HELEN  WOMEN’S PHILOPTOCHOS
 
The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society is an organization unique to the Greek Orthodox Church.  It is the largest women’s  organization in the United States and the second largest women’s religious philanthropic organization in the world.  Each Greek Orthodox Church has a Philoptochos chapter that contributes to charities and responds to disasters on local, national and international levels. 
 For 94 years, our St. Helen Women’s Philoptochos has assisted the poor, the victims of disease, disasters, and other catastrophic events.  Additionally, we support other charitable organizations. As Philoptochos members, we are able to fulfill our mission by virtue of the women who support us...our members. St. Helen supports the many activities of the parish both through member volunteer time as well as financial means. We encourage all women of our parish, over 18 years of age, to become members. We meet monthly from September thru May. Please contact us for additional information.
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​​Congratulations to our winners!!!

We would like to thank all our Philoptochos members and our parish family for the support and generosity towards the raffle drawing. We far exceeded our expectations and we have YOU to thank for our success. Thank you for allowing us to do the necessary and important philanthropic work that is needed both locally, nationally and may times throughout the world! 
 
WINNERS
$500              Ioanna Kouvelis (donated back to Philoptochos)
IPad               Angela Ladias
$300              Helen Lekas
$200              Janet Koliopoulos (donated back to Philoptochos)
Smart TV      Juanita Marx (donated back to Philoptochos)               
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​2019 – 2021 Officers
  • President – Renna Lemberis
  • 1st Vice President – Maria Visvardis
  • 2nd Vice President – Chris Privosnik
  • Recording Secretary –Joanna Tsoukalas
  • Corresponding Secretary – Dianne Kotsogiannis
  • Treasurer – Sandra Chakonas
  • Assistant Treasurer – Deanne Savide
  • Advisor –  ​Alexandra Smirniotis                       ​
​​2019 - 2021 Board Members
  • Pat Boundas
  • Antigone Campobasso
  • Joanne Costopoulos
  • Richa Drougas
  • Elaine Roupas
  • Mary Ann Ganzer
  • Bessie Gianakas
  • Anastasia Kaftantzis
  • Susan Kamberos
  • Nicki McDonald
  • Katherine Pazoles
  • Penny Vitogiannis
Some of the yearly Philoptochos activities include:  Holiday Arts & Crafts Show, Easter Bake Sale, Pastry Booth at the Greek Festival, coffee hours/bake sales after divine liturgy through the year, and other fundraising events. In addition, the organization sponsors many social and philanthropic outings for its members.

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St. Helen Women’s Philoptochos Is Proud to Support the following projects among others over the years:
Aid to Greece and Cyprus
Alzheimer’s Association
American Cancer Society
American Heart Association Go Red For Women
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School Scholarship Program
Autism Assistance Fund
Ecumenical Patriarchate Charities Fund
Greek American Rehabilitation & Care Center
Hellenic Fire Relief Fund
Hardship Support for Local Families
Hellenic College/Holy Cross Seminary Scholarships
Hellenic College/Holy Cross Seminary Building Fund
Major Hurricane Relief Funds
IOCC
Metropolis of Chicago Junior Olympics
Metropolis of Chicago Oratorical Festival
Metropolis of Chicago Philanthropy Fund (Aid to the Poor)
National Feed the Hungry
National Philoptochos Children’s Cancer Fund
National Philoptochos Children’s Medical Fund
Nursing Home Visitations
Orthodox Christian Mission Center
Retired Clergy Benevolent Fund
Saint Basil’s Academy
​St. Nicholas Shrine
St. Photios Shrine
Support a Mission Priest Program
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund


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​A message from the Christianiki Philoxenia parishes to all participants and attendees…
 
“Our monthly events begin in September. Due to the pandemic, all events are postponed until we can all meet safely. Meanwhile, we pray for everyone’s safety and wellbeing.”
 
​ Christianiki Philoxenia was founded in 2010 and is hosted by five parishes on the Southwest side of Chicago including: SS. Constantine and Helen Church, Palos Hills; IL, St. Spyridon, Palos Heights, IL; St. Nicholas, Oak Lawn, IL; Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Homer Glen, IL; Holy Cross, Justice, IL.  
Their mission: “We will honor our community of seniors with church service and hospitality filled with lunch, education, and entertainment to gather and meet with old and new friends for conversation, fellowship, and comfort.”


​Summer 2020 “Feed the Hungry”
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Nothing stops the St. Constantine & Helen Philoptochos Members of Palos Hills, IL from helping their communities! During our summer pandemic crisis, with their masks and careful sanitizing procedures, our members distributed bagged lunches and bottles of water to “very appreciative” homeless and hungry members in the downtown Chicago streets as part of our “Feed the Hungry” program.  We are blessed to have dedicated members who always assist and support! Thank you, always.

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​Over 1200 Masks Created & Delivered to Our Community!
 
Even during “our stay at home” mandates, individually, Philoptochos Members of Saint Constantine & Helen, Palos Hills, IL have been busy this summer to help keep our community safe! Over 1200 masks were made and delivered to adults and children. Recipients included Philo members, parishioners, South Suburban Women's Crisis Center, Almost Home Kids, Bed's Plus, Pillars Community Health, Deborah's Place, Shriners Hospital for Children, Ronald McDonald House, Helping Hand Center, Feed the Hungry at Annunciation Church, Chicago, Dreamcatcher Foundation,  and Loyola University Child Life Center.  
Special thanks to our talented and dedicated members who supported this effort including Joanne Costopoulos, Hrisi Koliopoulos, Kathy Gofis, Rena Kopitas, Georgia Speredakos, Richa Drougas, Gloria Demes, Anthoula Peiralis and Alexandra Smirniotis. 
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Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church
11025 South Roberts Road, Palos Hills, Illinois, 60465, USA
Telephone (708) 974-3400     Fax (708) 974-0179  
 
Email: sschpaloshills@gmail.com

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    • Jr. Olympics
    • Super Bowl Party
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      • Toddler Group
      • Camp St. Constantine
      • Sights & Sounds Festival
    • Young Adult Ministry
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      • Joy Basketball
      • Goal
      • Men's Basketball
      • Joy Soccer
    • St. Helen Women's Philoptochos
    • The Parea
  • Faith
    • Religious Education
    • Church Customs and Etiquette
    • Youth During Great Lent
  • Church Service Groups
    • Altar Boys
    • St. Tatiana's Handmaidens
    • Youth Choir
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    • 2018 Photos
    • 2019 Photos >
      • Palm Sunday
      • Holy Wednesday
      • Holy Thursday
      • Good Friday
      • Anastasi Service
      • Agape Service
      • Greek Independence Day Parade
      • Feast Day Vespers
      • Feast Day
      • Jr. Olympics
      • Festival
      • Brunch with Santa
    • 2020 Photos >
      • Greek Fest To-Go
      • Golf Outing
      • Sunday School