National Philoptochos' in reach program committed to meeting the needs of the families within our parishes.

The Family and Society umbrella embraces and supports interfaith marriages, newcomers, single parents, youth involvement, and parenting.

Our church family will be strengthened spiritually and socially by its participation in these programs.

For further inquiries on the Family and Society / Interfaith programs, please contact Helen Lavorata, National Philoptochos Director, at 212-744-4390 or at PhilosNY@aol.com.

National Philoptochos Society Endorses Family Outreach Sunday

A new program developed by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Department of Outreach and Evangelism is Family Outreach Sunday. This special Sunday, set aside preferably in November, is meant to encourage inactive family members and Orthodox friends to participate in a special day of Christian fellowship. The National Philoptochos Society Family and Society Standing Committee's program and mission is committed to meeting the needs of the families within our parishes. It embraces and supports interfaith marriages, newcomers, single parents, youth involvement, and parenting. Family Outreach Sunday will make inactive Orthodox Christians aware of the need for Christ in their hearts and lives and their importance as members of the body of Christ, the Church.