Ladies Group

Holy Spirit Orthodox Church Ladies Group

The purpose of our group is to support Orthodox women through Christian love, charity, and fellowship. We encourage you to frequently visit this page to stay informed of the Ladies' events at the Holy Spirit Orthodox Church in Huntington, WV. Our Ladies Group is part of the Antiochian Women of the East Chapter of North America, which celebrated its fifty years of service in 2023.

November - Decmeber Ladies Meeting

November - December 2024 Announcements

The Ladies' monthly meeting was held on November 10, 2024. Our project for November and December is collecting donations for our local animal shelters. We ask that all donations be brought to the church before December 31, 2024. There will be a tub in our hallway where items can be placed. The following is the list of items they need.

LITTLE VICTORY’S LIST

Biggest need: Clumping Brand Cat Litter and laundry detergent
Purina Dog Chow
Kitten and cat food
Treats—Bite-sized training treats are great! We also love dental chews, bully sticks, Himalayan Yak chews, other non-rawhide chews for cleaning teeth and stimulating the mind, and peanut butter for stuffing Kongs.
Toys for dogs, cats, kittens, and puppies, especially Kongs, topples, heavy rubber toys, and soft toys for puppies. Nylabones of all sizes (esp. large), puzzle toys, enrichment games
Cat litter (we love Walmart brand scoopable multi-cat litter), cat toys, litter pans
New or used towels, blankets, leashes, cleaning rags, collars, toys, cages, crates, carriers, dog beds, cat beds, and cat trees
Cleaning supplies — floor cleaner, liquid laundry detergent, dish detergent, paper towels, Fantastic spray (no-bleach), trash bags, etc. No Clorox spray cleaner, it’s too strong for the dogs.
Office Supplies — Computer printer paper (8.5x11), bright white paper, folders, paper clips, 13-gallon trash bags, manila envelopes, mailing labels, and other office supplies
Tools (new or used) — wheelbarrows, shovels, hoes, rakes, hammers
Building materials — supplies, paint, tools
Buckets — two-gallon stainless, large, and medium stainless feeding pans
Gift Cards (Walmart, Lowes, Home Depot, Petco)
Lawn care tools — riding lawn mower, lawn mower, weed eaters
Veehoo wishlist: Beds for cats and dogs
NOTE: We no longer accept newspapers — our puppies shred them, so we are switching to reusable towels and sheets!

CABELL / WAYNE ANIMAL SHELTER LIST

We always need supplies for our furry friends. For your convenience, we have created an Amazon Wish List. Add items to your Amazon cart and have them delivered directly to the shelter.

Donation items can also be placed outside the main door in our donation bin 24/7.

Clorox Disinfecting Wipes
Clorox Clean-Up Disinfectant
Clorox Urine Remover
Pine-Sol Multi-surface Cleaner
Bleach
Latex gloves
Purina food (dog chow, puppy chow, cat chow, kitten chow) (open bags of dog food accepted)
Pate canned cat and kitten food
Kitten Milk Replacement Formula (KMR)
Miracle Nipples
Syringes
Paper towels
Mop heads (loop end)
Pine pellet bedding (used as cat litter) available at Tractor Supply
2lb food service food trays
Aluminum Half Size Steam Pans
8×11 manila envelopes
Slip leashes
Nylon collars in medium and large sizes (snap closure or martingale preferred)
Plastic crates and carriers of all sizes

Blenko Glass Orthodox Cross Suncatcher

Blenko Glass is an American company known for its beautiful, vibrant handmade glassware. Founded in 1893 in West Virginia, Blenko Glass has a long history of producing high-quality glass products that are both functional and decorative. The company is renowned for its striking colors and unique designs, achieved through traditional glassmaking techniques and innovative processes. Each piece of Blenko glass is crafted by skilled artisans, giving it a distinctive and individual character. Over the years, Blenko Glass has become a beloved brand among collectors and art glass enthusiasts, known for its timeless appeal and artistic craftsmanship.

The Orthodox cross suncatchers are more than beautiful decorations; they are symbols of hope and resilience. Handcrafted at the renowned Blenko Glass Company in Milton, WV, they were made especially for the Holy Spirit Orthodox Ladies Group. Each purchase helps support local organizations dedicated to assisting women in overcoming abusive situations and to our national AWE. To order these, please visit our link here.

*$30.00 does not include shipping and handling costs, and the hanging stand is not included. To contact us for additional information, please email Sarah Nash or Martha at antiochianwomen@holyspiritwv.org.

Do not forget how vital the Ladies' role is in our church!

The Ladies oversee events, such as the Bishop's visits, ensuring the decorations, refreshments, and food are provided.
Our ladies decorate the church with beautiful flowers during various feast days, such as Christmas, Holy Week, and Pascha.
We help those in need by collecting donations for the Cridlin Pantry, City Mission, Salvation Army, and others.
Our Ministries of Compassion works with the Information and Referral Department at the Cabell County Public Library.

Our Weekly Coffee Hours Are Filled Up Through November 2024.

Thank you to all those who have helped with our Sunday Coffee Hours!

The church only expects you to do as much as you are able. We invite you to team up with others in groups of two, three, or more. The coffee hour sign-up sheet is on the usher's stand in our church narthex. If you are unsure how to find it, please ask anyone in our church family. Coffee hour is perfect for welcoming our visitors and making new friends!

An important fact is that a church member may want to arrange dates for memorials or other occasions. If that happens and someone is already signed up, we ask those members to arrange those dates between themselves.

If you can't host the coffee hour alone, please team up with another person(s) to help you. Another idea is to pick up a bag of cookies, a quart of milk (or non-dairy creamer for fast days), tea, and/or juice. Please put a note on the item that it is for coffee hour, and let Mary Ann, Andrea Thabit, or myself know.

Andrea Thabit or Mary Ann usually makes the first couple of pots of coffee for you, so hosting coffee hour shouldn't be a significant event (unless you desire). Plenty of cookies/donuts, coffee, and juice should be available for 40-50 people.