Philoptochos

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Our parish and Philoptochos chapter want to stay in touch by sending out care packages from time to time during the school year. Click the link below to add your student's name and mailing address so they can be included!

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The Philoptochos Society is the
Philanthropic Arm of the Greek Orthodox Church

Our Ladies Philoptochos Society of St. John the Baptist welcomes all ladies of our community to join together in continuing the charitable work that began here over 60 years ago. Our chapter is composed of a vibrant group of women of all ages coming together in sisterhood to accomplish our mission of helping those in need with love and compassion. Find our mission statement here.

We encourage EVERY woman, age 18 and over, at St. John the Baptist to help us in our efforts to bring Christ’s love to those in need. Joining is easy! Click here to join (or to donate online), contact us at philoptochos@stjohnthebaptistgoc.org or call our president, Ilioula Karanikolas.

Our Philanthropic Endeavors Include:

• St. John the Baptist Parish Families in Need
• Women and Children in Need
• Helping those that call for assistance
• The Greek American Rehabilitation & Care Center
• Philoxenia House and Ministries
• St. Basil’s Academy
• Sponsor Priests in Central America
• Aid to Greece and Cypress
• Feed the Hungry at the Cathedral
• Groceries for Des Plaines area residents
• Project HOPE
• Holy Cross Hellenic College
• Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC)
• Martha and Mary Maternity Ministry
• International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC)
• St. John the Baptist Parish and Ministries
• Scholarships based on Financial Need
• Our Guardian Angel Orthodox Day School
• Our Sunday Church School
• Our Pythagoras Greek School
• And many more

Board of Directors, 2025-2027

Youla (Ilioula) Karanikolas - President
Maria Bouloulis - 1st Vice President
Julie Douvikas - 2nd Vice President
Vivi Topalis - Corresponding Secretary
Angela Kondraros - Recording Secretary
Tina Zook - Treasurer
Angie Gelis - Assistant Treasurer
Vickie Syreggelas - Advisor
Gia Douvikas - Avenues
Kathy Ziabaras - Avenues
Christina Yannoulis – Cards
Dina Sakoufakis – College Outreach
Connie Strubulis – Decor
Kiki Michalakos - Food Drive and Grocery Deliveries
Laura Paulus - Good Samaritan
Linda Karras - Membership
Tina Psyhogios - Membership
Kathi Stamatis - Membership
Pat Kladis - Nursing Home
Sandy Sianis - Nursing Home
Irene Herr – Prison Ministry