See's Candy and Tsoureki Available through Philoptochos
Two Great Ways to Support our Philoptochos and Show Your Appreciation for Your Loved Ones
See’s Candy
It’s time for our annual See’s Candies fundraiser. These are a perfect hostess/teacher gift or
Christmas gift for all the special children in your life. Help support Ascension Philoptochos while treating those you care about!
Choose from one of the two items to the left. Both boxes are $8.00 each.
Immediate curbside pick-up or delivery available. Quantities are limited – order today!
Please contact Zoe Vlahiotis at (925)286-6749 or sweetpeazoev@yahoo.com, or Maria Delvizis at (925)413-5226 or mpdelvizis@hotmail.com to make arrangements.
TSOUREKI FOR CHRISTMAS
Ascension Philoptochos is taking orders for Christmas Tsoureki made by Glyka Sweets. Please place your order by Friday, December 18th.
To order Call Jane Silva at 925-376-6049 or via at email greeknoule@yahoo.com
Tsoureki is $15.00 each
Payable to: Ascension Philoptochos
Philoptochos Christmas Poinsettias
This Nativity Season help decorate our Cathedral, remember your loved ones and assist those in need by donating a poinsettia. You can participate by make a donation of any amount. The funds you donate help cover the cost of the poinsettias and helps the poor in our community. We will be accepting donations through Christmas Eve.
This Nativity Season help decorate our Cathedral, remember your loved ones and assist those in need by donating a poinsettia. You can participate by make a donation of any amount. The funds you donate help cover the cost of the poinsettias and helps the poor in our community. We will be accepting donations through Christmas Eve.
Donations can be offered via check or through our parish Venmo account (@ascension-cathedral) noting Poinsettias, or please make checks payable to Ascension Philoptochos, noting Poinsettias in the memo and mail to:
Ascension Philoptochos
4700 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
2nd Annual Angel Tree
The Ascension Dance Ministry invites you to help light up the lives of families less fortunate, by providing gifts for some families in local shelters. We teamed up with FESCO (Family Emergency Shelter Coalition) who helps support homeless families and move them from crisis to stability. Through FESCO, we were given two families. Both are single mothers with 2 children who are trying to get back on their feet. Our goal is to try and provide 4-5 gifts for each person.
“Hope for the Holidays”
The Ascension Dance Ministry invites you to help light up the lives of families less fortunate, by providing gifts for some families in local shelters. We teamed up with FESCO (Family Emergency Shelter Coalition) who helps support homeless families and move them from crisis to stability. Through FESCO, we were given two families. Both are single mothers with 2 children who are trying to get back on their feet. Our goal is to try and provide 4-5 gifts for each person.
If you would like to participate, simply sign up for one or more of the gifts on our SignUpGenius. Please return wrapped and labeled gifts to the church by Friday, December 11. If it is more convenient to drop off in Castro Valley or Lafayette, we can also arrange that, just let us know.
For questions, please contact:
Maria Woods at 925-408-6300 or
Athanasia Yfantis at 510-913-6118
Merry Christmas and God Bless!
Philoptochos Christmas Fundraiser
Please join us for our one-and-only Christmas fundraiser! This is a cause that is very special to us, since it benefits needy students in MDUSD! Mount Diablo Unified School District includes the cities of Walnut Creek, Concord, Martinez and Bay Point. We are asking for monetary donations from $1 - $25 to help our Homeless Outreach Program for Education (HOPE) students have a special, warm and safe holiday season.
Dear Philoptochos Society and Ascension Community,
The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society is a non-profit organization affiliated to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. It is one of the largest Christian women's philanthropic organizations in America. The word Philoptochos means friend of the needy. Since its inception, the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society has embodied and exemplified Christian stewardship in every area of its involvement.
Please join us for our one-and-only Christmas fundraiser! This is a cause that is very special to us, since it benefits needy students in MDUSD! Mount Diablo Unified School District includes the cities of Walnut Creek, Concord, Martinez and Bay Point. We are asking for monetary donations from $1 - $25 to help our Homeless Outreach Program for Education (HOPE) students have a special, warm and safe holiday season.
There are two ways to donate. You may give any amount directly to our Ascension Venmo: @Ascension-Cathedral account, and we will purchase gift cards and deliver on December 4. Please clearly note “HOPE” or “Philoptochos.” Alternately, you may drop off or mail a gift card to Ascension Cathedral, c/o Zoe Vlahiotis from the stores below by December 3rd and we will personally deliver them the next day. The HOPE program is requesting gift cards from the following places where kids can purchase something just for themselves: Target, Walmart, 99cents, Dollar Tree, Old Navy, GAP, or any Fast Food Restaurants. Please give in denominations of $25, with the amount clearly marked on the cards with a Sharpie so recipients know how much is available for them to spend. Please make any donations by December 3, since we need to deliver December 4.
If you need any additional information, please feel free to call or email me. Thank you for helping us help kids in MDUSD! We appreciate your love and support! Merry Christmas to you and your families!
Sincerely,
Zoe Vlahiotis, President of Philoptochos