“Let Today Be the Start of Something New!”

FEBRUARY NEWS BRIEFS This year’s projects continue so let’s highlight a couple for February.

BLANKETS FOR MOTT CHILDREN’S

HOSPITAL Philoptochos along with GOYA will be making fleece blankets for the children at Mott. A workshop on February 11 will show everyone how to make the blankets. Please bring scissors, and if you don’t care to make a blanket, you can purchase 1-1/2 yards of fleece, and we will make them. Check JoAnn Fabrics’ website for store coupons. You can also make them at home and bring them in. Contact Tula or Vangie if you have questions.

SHOES FOR ST. ANDREW’S

We continue to collect men’s shoes for St. Andrew’s. There is a great deal of need in our area especially during the winter. Please bring men’s shoes to the bin in the hallway so that homeless men don’t go without proper foot covering. All sizes are welcome. Thank you!

DATES TO REMEMBER

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Philoptochos Coffee Hour

“Wear Red Sunday”

American Heart Month

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Monthly Meeting – 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Blankets for Mott Children’s Hospital

Joint “Learning Session” with GOYA

10 a.m.-noon

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 First Day of Great Lent

Clean Monday

Καθαρή Δευτέρα

Great Compline and Forgiveness - 6:30 p.m.

Strict Fast Supper – 7:30 p.m.

PHILOPTOCHOS CORNER

February 2017 Nationa

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church 3109 Scio Church Road Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103

WORDS OF WISDOM

I've learned that . . .

No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow

You can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights

Regardless of your relationship with

your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life

Making a "living" is not the same thing as "making a life”

Life sometimes gives you a second chance

You shouldn't go through life with a

catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back

Whenever I decide something with an open heart I usually make the right decision

Even when I have pains, I don't have to

be one Every day you should reach out and

touch someone. People love a warm hug or just a friendly pat on the back

I still have a lot to learn

People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel

--Maya Angelou

THE BOOK NOOK

As you can see, we have added a new column to our newsletter, and we welcome your suggestions so that each month our book list will grow.

If you would like us to list a recent book that you have enjoyed reading, please send info to philopcorner@gmail.com

This month we are starting with these readings.

THE FIRST WOMEN: The Grace and Power of America’s First Ladies by Kate Anderson Brower

One of the most underestimated—and challenging—positions in the world, the First Lady of the United States must be many things

COOKING FOR JEFFREY A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten

Ina’s latest and most personal cookbook yet, Cooking for Jeffrey is filled with the recipes that her husband Jeffrey and their friends enjoy

A NATION OF IMMIGRANTS by John F. Kennedy

As continued debates on immigration engulf the nation, this praise to the importance of immigrants to our nation's prominence and success is as timely as ever

THE WHISTLER by John Grisham

The latest electrifying novel by America’s #1 author takes you on a high-stakes thrill ride through the darkest corners of the Sunshine State

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO by Alexandre Dumas

This classic’s timeless and irresistible appeal employs all of the elements of compelling drama—suspense, intrigue, love, vengeance, rousing adventure, and the triumph of good over evil

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Raspberry Chocolate Truffles

1 tbsp. butter

2 tbsp. heavy whipping cream

1-1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips

7-1/2 tsp. seedless raspberry jam

6 oz. white candy coating or dark chocolate candy coating coarsely chopped

2 tsp. shortening

In small heavy saucepan combine butter, cream, and chocolate chips

Cook over low heat for 4-5 minutes or until chocolate is melted

Remove from heat; stir in jam until combined Transfer to small freezer container; cover and

freeze until mixture thickens and can be scooped Drop by teaspoons onto foil-lined baking sheet Freeze for 15 minutes Roll into balls; freeze until very firm Place a wire rack over a large sheet of waxed

paper In microwave, melt candy coating and

shortening; stir until smooth Cool slightly, spoon over balls; place on prepared

wire rack Let stand 15 minutes or until set Store in airtight container in refrigerator

Take time to . . . LOVE AND BE LOVED

It is a God-given privilege

DID YOU KNOW THAT. . .

The red rose was the favorite flower of Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love Red roses are considered the flower of love because the color red stands for strong romantic feelings

On Valentine’s Day . . .

1 billion cards are exchanged

Over $1 billion of chocolate is purchased each year

189 million stems of roses are sold

FEBRUARY HAS . . .

4 Mondays

4 Tuesdays

4 Wednesdays

4 Thursdays

4 Fridays

4 Saturdays

4 Sundays

MEMBERSHIP TEA

What a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon—at a Tea Party! And to add to the

event, it was “springtime in January”—sunny and mid-50’s. We had a great turnout, and

everyone enjoyed sipping tea from very elegant, dainty tea cups and savoring finger

sandwiches, delicate lemon cookies, mini-eclairs, and much, much more.

Our next generation Philoptochos—Alexa Webber, Evelyn and Theadora Yocum—had fun

right along with us!! Just look at their smiles!