Philoptochos Sponsors Women's Lenten Retreat, March 18th

How can we serve others, especially those most in need, from a place of love, humility and wisdom? This retreat will look to Christ and His saints to explore what holy, self-sacrificial giving looks like for our context, the spiritual implications of this kind of love, and some challenges we face in our lives.

The retreat, sponsored by St. Barbara's Philoptochos, is Saturday, March 18. The schedule for the retreat is:

  • 9:00 a.m. Registration & continental breakfast
  • 9:30 a.m. Prayer
  • 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Session 1 & Breakout 1
  • 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. Lunch
  • 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Session 2 & Breakout 2

Presbytera Athanasia Mellos Kostakis has a Master of Social Work license, a Master of Divinity from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, and is a Doctor of Ministry candidate at Boston University. She has served vulnerable populations in various settings including at an outpatient mental health clinic and a center for underprivileged and homeless mothers. Pres. Athanasia, Fr. Peter and their two boys attend Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, in Dallas where Fr. Peter serves as the assistant priest.

The registration fee of $20 includes breakfast and lunch. You can register online at LentenRetreat2017.eventbrite.com. If you have questions, contact Marilyn Martin at 972-974-5560.