Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral HERALD NOVEMBER 15, 2015

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1 Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral HERALD NOVEMBER 15, 2015 Page The Calling of Saints Peter and Andrew, Caravaggio Oil on Canvas, C Royal Collection, Hampton Court Palace, London, Great Britain V. Rev. Fr. John S. Bakas Dean Rev. Fr. Allan Boyd Assistant Priest 1324 S. Normandie Avenue Los Angeles, CA Tel Fax I NS ID E T H IS I SS UE Father Allan s Message 2 President s Message 3 Announcements 4 Philoptochos VIP 4 Stewardship 5 Ministries List 8 Sacraments/Memorials 9 Saint Andrew, The First Called 13 Orthodox Calendars, Nov. and Dec. 14, 15 Saint Nectarios - November 9 Saint John Chrysostom - November 13 Entrance of the Theotokos to the Temple - November 21 Saint Katherine - November 25 Saint Andrew - November 30

2 Page 2 FATHER ALLAN S MESSAGE A BITTERSWEET GOODBY experiences with you as you entrusted the lives of your families to me. With all of my heart, I pray that I have been a faithful expression of God s love into your hearts and into your families lives and I ask for your forgiveness for all those times where I still had a lot to learn about how to do that. WHERE IT ALL STARTED Father Allan s ordination to the deaconate in June of 2011 By Father Allan Boyd There are many fond memories that Presvytera Danita and I have of our days here at Saint Sophia Cathedral. When I arrived in February of 2011, a bit fearful of what may lie ahead for us here, the welcome we received from Panos Angels (of blessed memory) and the rest of the Parish Council was an exceptional manifestation of God s love. That set the theme for the love we continued to experience from all of the rest of you as we continued on our journey here, learning how to appropriately care for our beloved parishioners as a new clergy couple. Father John Bakas has been such a gracious and selfless mentor (and at times even a protector a true shepherd), allowing me to be a meaningful part of so much, that I m sure that I will continue discovering for years to come just how much he s taught me. There has also been an overabundance of joy in the many opportunities Presvytera Danita and I have had to get to know so many of you, sometimes over coffee, sometimes over a meal and sometimes in my office, or participating in some ministry together or spending time in some class I was teaching. You and I have taught each other along the way and I feel as though, through those times with you, I was the recipient of the greatest blessings of learning. We have also struggled through a good number of storms together. Several of you have called upon me to come and pray for your loved ones as they drew near to their mortality and went on to be with the Lord. The strength and peace and comfort of your families was something that concerned me and became the focus of my prayers as you struggled with those losses. Some of you have called me to the hospital beds of your children as they struggled with serious illnesses, where I anointed them with oil and prayed for their healing. We have shed tears of struggle and tears of joy together and I am grateful for all of those His Eminence, Metropolitan Gerasimos has now appointed me as the new priest of Saint Basil Greek Orthodox Church in San Jose, CA, beginning on December 1 st. While I have always known that something like this would be expected of me someday (since Saint Sophia Cathedral is basically a training ground for new assistant priests who are eventually asked to move on), and while we are actually excited about the new opportunities for ministry and growth that lie ahead, this is a bittersweet time in our lives because we will be leaving behind so many of you who have become family to us. That s really tough for us, because we have come to regard you with such affection. We hope that some of you will have the opportunity to come and visit us in San Jose. Most of all, we covet your prayers for us that God may strengthen us and give us wisdom for the challenges that lie ahead in growing a small parish. With grateful hearts, we continue to pray for God s blessings upon all of your lives as you continue growing in Christ-likeness, working together to make Saint Sophia Cathedral, like that manger in a cave so many years ago, an ever more life-giving experience of the Kingdom of Heaven here on earth.

3 Page 3 PARISH COUNCIL MESSAGE XXXX Sunday, November 22 is set for a special free luncheon for all who attend. This day has been organized to recognize and thank Father Allan Boyd and Presbytera Danita for their Ministry, service, love and friendship. As they begin their new journey to Saint Basil The Great Greek Orthodox Church in San Jose, I encourage you to come, share a note of appreciation to thank them and wish them well. If you wish to bring a gift, you may do so. At the same time, we will also use this day to thank all of you who helped us with our annual Greek Fest. So many of you helped by volunteering to work, prepare and cook, supported it financially and helped us to realize a positive and successful event. Come hear how we did and join in celebrating another job well done! Sunday, November 29 is our General Assembly and an agenda has been sent via the U.S. Mail, included in this Herald, sent via and placed in the Weekly Bulletin. To be able to participate and vote, please remember that those parishioners in attendance must be Stewards in Good Standing according to By-Laws: fulfilled stewardship financial obligation for the previous year, and fulfilled the minimum or higher stewardship financial obligation for the current year. In addition, there will be five, three year positions to be filled for the Parish Council. If you are interested in running, you must have fulfilled your stewardship financial obligation for the previous year and fulfilled the minimum or higher stewardship financial obligation for the current year. Applications are available in the Church office or by calling/ ing and requesting the necessary forms to complete. (One may be nominated also at this General Assembly meeting). There are important topics to be shared at our General Assembly and you will hear and discuss issues that are facing our Community including the replacement of Father Boyd, the purchasing and installation of a new organ and bell system, and details concerning the District Attorney s case to assist us in the return of ALL misappropriated funds. Wishes for a HAPPY THANKSGIVING are sent to all of you. May the joy, peace, and sharing that was shown to the Pilgrims from the American Indians be with you and your family and that you pass it on as they did. Share the horn of plenty with love in your heart. May your families get together and share the spirit of Thanksgiving, always giving thanks to God. St. Basil the Great shared this prayer: We bless Thee, O most high God and Lord of mercy, Who art ever doing numberless great and inscrutable things for us glorious and wonderful; Who grantest to us sleep for rest from our infirmities, and repose from the burdens of our much toiling flesh. We thank Thee that Thou hast not destroyed us with our sins, but hast loved us forever; and though we are sunk in despair, Thou hast raised us up to glorify thy power. Therefore, we implore Thine incomparable goodness: enlighten the eyes of our understanding and raise up our minds from the heavy sleep of indolence; open our mouth and fill it with Thy praise, that we may be able-without distractionto sing and confess Thee, Who are God glorified in all and by all, the eternal Father, with Thine Only-begotten Son, and thine All-Holy and good and life-giving Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. Yours in Christ, Brent A. Noyes, Parish Council President

4 Page 4 ANNOUNCEMENTS "Joy of Parenting" Classes in the Huffington Center Resume November 1. Join your fellow parishioners in a lively discussion of parenting children of all ages. Classes are held in the Work/Study Room in the Huffington Center, upstairs, near the left-side staircase, immediately following Holy Communion and concluding at 12:15 p.m. Come with your concerns and questions or just listen; there is no pressure to speak to the class. It s a wonderful way to become acquainted with other parents. There is no fee to attend. The Joy of Parenting Ministry is facilitated by Barbara Kappos, LCSW and Dr. Nik Stefanidis, Ph.D. To be added to the mailing list or to suggest a topic, contact L.A.GreekChurchLady@gmail.com. Upcoming topics: Nov. 1: Improving Communication, Nov. 8: Sibling Rivalry, Nov. 15: Social Media, Nov. 22 Gratitude, Nov. 29: Worry. Attention Sunday School Families The first two pews on the left side are reserved for Sunday School children and their parents. Please take advantage of this up-close view of Divine Liturgy. PHILOPTOCHOS VIP Please note the date change for Philoptochos VIP Christmas Party Tuesday December 15, Our annual V I P Christmas Luncheon will take place at 11:00 a. m. at the Huffington Center/ Maniatakos Fellowship Hall. We invite you to come and join us for a festive afternoon as we enter the holiday season. The event Chair-person is Mersy Loukaris (323) and co-chair is Faye Demetriou (818) Reservations are required in order to make plans with the caterer. Donation is $ Please make your check payable to Philoptohos V. I. P and mail it to: Mersy Loukaris 3841 Edenhurst Ave. Los Angeles, CA In His Service, Athina Lolonis, VIP President 18th Annual Christmas Musicfest under the Byzantine Dome, Sunday December 6, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Featuring the Saint Sophia Cathedral Choir and soloists directed by Jim Kollias; Dimitri Liogris, Protopsaltis; Michael Kontaxis, Assistant Psaltis; and introducing the Pan Orthodox Young Adult Choir directed by Jonny Braun all presenting Orthodox Christmas hymns and chants, Christmas Oratorio by Camille Saint-Saëns and traditional carols of the holiday season. Freewill offering. Reception immediately following concert. ST SOPHIA ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE SUNDAY DEC 20th Baklava, Melomakarna, Koulourakia and much, much more! Please call Anna Aronis at for all preorders. Orders for full pans of baklava please place 10 days in advance of Dec 20 All proceeds benefit the St Sophia Dance Ministry

5 Page 5 Believe and Belong through Christian Stewardship $2,000 To $3,999 Siafaris, Mr. & Mrs. George $1,000 To $1,999 Politis, Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas $650 To $999 Kousoulas, Mr. & Mrs. Gus Miserlis, Mr. George STEWARDSHIP FAMILIES SEPTEMBER 2015 Papoulias, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Saltmar, Mr. James and Stavropoulou, Mrs. Georgia Savas, Dr. Diana Stasinos, Mr. & Mrs. John Anonymous (1) OTHER Akopiantz, Mrs. Aphrodite* Anzo, Ms. Jennifer Batsakis, Mrs. Eleni J. Batsakis, Mr. Perry J. Coroneus, Mrs. Thalia Matheou, Drs. Georgios and Christodoulidou, Andri * Life Members Endowment Fund +Blessed Memory When making out your will, please include our Saint Sophia Cathedral in you estate and financial planning [City, State] Save the date The Hellenic Society of Constantinople The Hellenic Society of Constantinople will celebrate their 49th Annual Vasilopita Dinner Dance on January 23, 2016 at the Wilshire Country Club, 301 N.Rossmore Ave., Los Angeles, The evening will include music, dancing and the traditional cutting of Vasilopita with the gold coin. For information, please call Mary Morrison at (818) or Jeanette Owens Bemedatos at (323) Philoptochos Evening with Friends Dinner, Saturday, February 27, 2016 The Saint Sophia Philoptochos Society of Saint Sophia Cathedral will hold its bi-annual Evening with Friends Dinner on Saturday evening, February 27, The event will honor all Past Presidents of the Society who have served from 1919 to the present time. Please join us for a special event to honor these thirty five extraordinary women who were leaders of our future. Please call Scarlet Billis at (310) for further information. Saturday, January 9, This will be a must not miss event. Please join the Saint Sophia Cathedral Community at the Huffington Center in Celebrating the 20 th year Anniversary of Our Spiritual Leader The Very Reverend Father John S. Bakas, Dean

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7 Page 7 Ω Ο Ν Inner Stillness Meditation Center Happiness and Spirituality A monthly, eight-session expanded version of the Inner Stillness Meditation workshop at the Huffington Center of Saint Sophia cathedral, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm, presented by Maria Baltazzi, V. Rev. Fr. John Bakas and John Kopatsis Each session covers a specific topic. The talks are based on Maria s studies in the field of Happiness and Orthodox Spirituality. There will be group exercises to highlight the week's teachings, along with the discussion of the topic. We will be closing with a group Prayer of the Heart meditation to discover how Inner Stillness Meditation can benefit the participants and the world around them. Call for more information and registration. Session Date Topic 1 November 9, 2015 "Happiness and Spirituality" Faith. 2 December 7, 2015 "Happiness and Spirituality" Love 3 January 11, 2016 "Happiness and Spirituality" Health 4 February 8, 2016 "Happiness and Spirituality" Peace 5 March 7, 2016 "Happiness and Spirituality" Gratitude 6 April 4, 2016 "Happiness and Spirituality" Forgiveness. 7 May 8, 2016 "Happiness and Spirituality" Detachment 8 June 6, 2016 "Happiness and Spirituality" Abundance Science and Spirituality Four sessions of science and spirituality talks as intergral aspects of a unified world at the Huffington Center of Saint Sophia Cathedral, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm February 4, 2015, March 10, 2016, April 7, 2016 and May 12, 2016 presented by Dr. Menas C. Kafatos with Maria Baltazzi, and V. Rev. Fr. John Bakas Dr. Menas C. Kafatos, Ph. D., is a quantum physicist and international writer on science. He is The Fletcher Jones Endowed Professor of Computational Physics at Chapman University. He received his B.A. in Physics from Cornell University in 1967 and his Ph.D. in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in He is the Founding Dean of the Schmid College of Science and Technology at Chapman University, serving as dean in He directs the Center of Excellence in Earth Systems Modeling and Observations. He has published numerous books including The Conscious Universe, The Non-local Universe, Principles of Integrative Science, and the forthcoming book The Creative Cosmos with Deepak Chopra; and more than 300 articles in computational science, astrophysics, Earth systems science, hazards and global climate change, regional impacts of climate change, environmental issues, general relativity, cosmology, quantum mechanics, and consciousness. He has written and lectured extensively on the convergence between science and philosophy to promote discourse between science, spirituality, and religion.

8 Page 8 MINISTRIES Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral Very Reverend Father John S. Bakas, Dean Reverend Father Allan (Gabriel) Boyd Jim Kollias, Choir Director Dimitris Liogris, Protopsaltis Michael Kontaxis, Assistant Psaltis Christopher Yokas, Organist James Karatsikis, Sexton FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Executive Officers George E. Preonas, President Dr. James A. Demetriou, Vice President & C.F.O. Constantine M. Boukidis, Secretary Tina Callas, Treasurer Members V. Rev. Fr. John S. Bakas, Timi Loomos Freshman, Alek Haidos, Steve Hanna, Gig Kyriacou, Brent Noyes, John T. Pappas, Jim Zaferis Presidential Appointments Anthony A. Demetriou, Presidential Assistant John G. Marakas III, Sr. Advisor to the Board Andrew J. Demetriou, Foundation General Counsel PARISH COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Officers Brent Noyes, President Dean Peratsakis, Vice President Peter Triantafyllos, Treasurer Karen Sarames, Recording Secretary Jeanine Hanna, Corresponding Secretary Members Bertha Angels, Costa Bargeliotis, Peter Cosfol, Mauro Metini, George Rizkalla, Dorothy Spirus, Bill Striglos, Anna Yallourakis, Diana Wellington, Jonas Metin, Associate member Auditing Committee James Ananias Anthony Demetriou Tom Moore PHILOPTOHOS SOCIETY Executive Officers Judith Christopoulos, President Jan Pastras, 1st Vice President Connie Cooper, 2nd Vice President Allison Stavaridis, Recording Secretary Marry Tassop, Corresponding Secretary Lola Gialketsis, Assistant Corresponding Secretary Mary Galanis, Treasurer Scarlett Billis, Assistant Treasurer Pauline Evangelatos Honorary Life Members Jennie Doumak Christine Peratis Members Dorothea Ales Frances Bissias Sophie Mastor Christina Peratsakis Olga Jordan Tricia Kremer Coni Manders Sonia Stathes Maria Toczek Virginia Noyes, Advisor Marianna Politis Jayne Poullos ADMINISTRATIVE AND CUSTODIAL STAFF John Kopatsis, Huffington Center Executive Director Jessica Benitez, Admin. Assist. Oscar Castro, Mauricio Mira, Miguel Rosales, David Castillo Custodians ALTAR BOYS Chris Halekakis BASKETBALL Gig Kyriacou & Paul Cooper BIBLE STUDY Very Rev. Father John Bakas Rev. Father Allan Boyd BOOK STORE William Striglos CHILD CARE Kathy & Marsha Zagorianos CHOIR Jim Kollias COFFEE HOUR Ann Pappas Georgia Vasila DOCENTS Angela Ananias EASTER PICNIC Ted Pappas GREEK DANCE GROUPS Barbara Kappos Eleni Constantine Manolelis Demitra Koutsos HELLENIC ENTERTAINMENT COOPERATIVE Dina Demetrius HELLENIC ACADEMY Alex Oxyzoglou John Kopatsis HOSPITALITY Niki Korbakis Maria Pelargos L.A. GREEK FEST Parish Council Executive Board MR. & MRS. CLUB Dean & Christine Peratsakis ODOS The Way Helen Lambros PARENTING Nick Stefanidis Barbara Kappos PHILOPTOHOS V.I.P. Athina Lolonis, President SAINT SOPHIA CAMP Melanie O Regan Jack Stumpus (Golf Event) Tony Mastor (Tennis Event) Mary-Kay Demetriou (Tennis Event) SUNDAY SCHOOL Eleni Yokas YOUTH VR Father John S. Bakas

9 Page 9 November 7 November 14 November 14 November 28 SACRAMENTS AND MEMORIALS WEDDINGS Annie Chrys and David Kolber Koumbara: Dena Chrys Alexandra Georgiou and Vasilis Petrou Koumbaros: Peter Kyriacou BAPTISMS Nikolaos Achilleas Philippou son of Constantinos and Tiffany Philippou Sponsor: Alexis Solomou Nicola Eva Kronstadt daughter of John Kronstadt and Helen Bendix Sponsor: Demetra Culp and Catherince Richardson November 8 Steven Roumeliotis Demosthenes Caiopoulos Theofanis Vrahloti MEMORIALS November 1 Anastasios Themelis - 1 year Stanley Funk Anthony Xenopoulos Christine Xenopoulos Jenny Xenopoulos - 10 years Michael Pilichos - 1 year Stavroula Katsionis - 3 months George Katsionis Anastasios Katsionis Michael Ballas Madge Drulias Geraldine Kyriaco Sophie Vasilas - 1 year Angeliki Vrahloti Spirthoula Vrahloti Phillipos Vrahloti - 1 year Pauline Ladicos - 5 years Yianoulla Antoniades November 15 Reverend Timothy Zagorianos Michael Faklis Maria Faklis William Minford November 22 Vera Uliantzeff Leila Valentine Pappas - 40 days Panago - 44 years Stavroula - 3 years EPISTLE READERS November 1 Isaiah Wellington November 8 Dean Peratsakis November 15 Jonas Metin November 22 Mauro Metini November 29 Ourania Giagtzoglou Used Clothing and Canned Goods: Thank you for all the generous donation of used clothing. Please label all clothing donations on the outside of the bags by indicating whether they are for men, women or children. Thank you! Street Outreach: Dr. Nikos Stefanidis, Ph.D. a Staff Psychologist at Children s Hospital, L.A., is the Clinical Director of this High Risk Program. Your continued help will assure that these children are cared for year round by purchasing new items such as the following: T-Shirts (M-L), boxers (M-L) white socks, blankets, sleeping bags; sweatshirts, snacks, water and juices, bus tokens, sneakers, hygiene items (travel size), tooth brushes and toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, sun screen - be sure to label them for Dr. Nikos Stefanidis and leave them by the clothing bins. In Memory of Father Peter Lambert PHILANTHROPIA

10 Page 10 Dear Philoptochos Sisters and Brothers, It is with great joy to invite you to "Light the Path - A Christmas Luncheon" in support of the Bishop Anthony Philoptochos Student Aid Endowment Fund. Please join us for a festive afternoon in support of the Seminarians and Students attending Hellenic College/ Holy Cross from our beloved Metropolis of San Francisco.

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12 Page 12 Saint Sophia Cathedral is proud tp present special screening of a special film with a special guest Introducing the 20th Century Fox production of Rogers and Hammerstein s The Sound of Music to a new generation of families Please join us for a special Christmas presentation with guest Kym Karath, who appeared in the role of Gretl, the youngest Von Trapp daughter Saturday December 12, 2015, 2:00 pm - Free will offering

13 Page 13 SAINT ANDREW, THE FIRST CALLED By John Kopatsis Saint Andrew the Apostle (Greek: Ἀνδρέας), called in the Orthodox tradition Prōtoklētos (Πρωτόκλητος) or the Firstcalled, was a Christian Apostle and the younger brother of Saint Peter. The name "Andrew" (from Greek ἀνδρεία "manhood, valour"), like other Greek names, appears to have been common among the Jews and other Hellenized people of the region and no Hebrew or Aramaic name is recorded for him. Both he and his brother Peter were fishermen by trade. Jesus called Simon Peter and Andrew together in the Gospel of Matthew and Mark to become his disciples by saying that he will make them "fishers of men" (Greek: ἁλιεῖς ἀνθρώπων) Their weather-beaten faces and hands eloquently express astonishment, confusion and fear. Peter holds two fish skewered on sticks and starts back in surprise; His neck - strong, corded, thick, and his hands, one holding fish and the other held out in a gesture of...what? The choice is between Saint Andrew founded the See of Byzantium (later Constantinople) in AD 38, installing Stachys as bishop. This diocese would later develop into the Patriarchate of Constantinople. Saint Andrew, along with Saint Stachys, is recognized as the patron saint of the Patriarchate. The apostolic successor to Saint Andrew is Patriarch Bartholomew I, our current Ecumenical Patriarch. Saint Andrew was martyred by crucifixion at the city of Patras, Greece on the northern coast of the Peloponnese. He was crucified on a cross of the form called Crux Decussata (Xshaped cross, or "saltire"), now commonly known as a "Saint Andrew's Cross at his own request, as he deemed himself unworthy to be crucified on the same type of cross as Jesus had been. Relics of the Saint Andrew are kept at the Basilica of Saint Andrew in Patras, Greece; the Duomo di Sant'Andrea, Amalfi, Italy; Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Edinburgh, Scotland; and the Church of Saint Andrew and Saint Albert, Warsaw, Poland. In September 1964, Pope Paul VI, as a gesture of goodwill toward the Greek Orthodox Church, ordered that all of the relics of Saint Andrew that were in Vatican City be sent back to Patras. The cross of Saint Andrew was taken from Greece during the Crusades by the Duke of Burgundy. It was kept in the church of Saint Victor in Marseilles until it was returned to Patras on January 19, The relics, which consist of the small finger, the skull (part of the top of the cranium of Saint Andrew), and the cross on which he was martyred, are kept in the Basilica of Saint Andrew at Patras in a special shrine and are revered in a special ceremony every November 30th, his feast day. The Calling of Saints Peter and Andrew is a painting by the Italian Baroque master Caravaggio, taking its theme from the passage in the Gospel of Matthew describing the moment when Jesus called the two brothers to be his disciples. A young Jesus, unusually shown without a beard, gestures out of the painting in the direction in which he is moving, while turning back to the brothers, who have been fishing by the Sea of Galilee. The composition seems to imply that Christ will walk calmly off to the right, without looking back again, and that the other two figures, after a due period of astonishment and reluctance, will find themselves following. Detail of The Calling of Saints Peter and Andrew the fish and his livelihood, or the empty hands of the disciple who leaves it all and follows, and finds life. Peter's hand is at the center of the painting, and has a three dimensional effect - it is open, empty, the gesture of a reasonable man questioning an unreasonable command. Andrew points to himself incredulously. His hand is pointed at himself as if to say, Who? Me? And Jesus hands point to the future offstage, a gesture towards the unknown but travelling in the direction he points. The contrast between Christ s long, pale fingers and the weather-beaten hands with which these working fishermen, express their surprise, confusion and fear. The face of Christ and his hands are the most fully lit of the scene, while those of his disciples are in more shadow. It is only since 2006 that this painting is attributed to Caravaggio. Kept in the "Cumberland Gallery" in Hampton Court Palace, it was long believed to be a virtually worthless copy of a lost original, but after six years of restoration and examination the Royal Collection experts declared that this was, in fact, an authentic Caravaggio, worth more than $80 million. A thorough cleaning operation revealed new details that pointed to the Italian master. The presence of "incisions" into the ground of the canvas marking out St. Peter's ear and the eyes of Christ are typical of Caravaggio's technique. Also characteristic of his later work is the use of the priming color as a middle tone, visible in the completed work - in this case on the fingers of the figures, and between areas of color in Christ s greenish-blue drapery. The painting appears to date from the height of Caravaggio's Roman period, c

14 Page 14 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 5th Sunday of Luke NOVEMBER :30am Bible Study w /Fr. John th Sunday of Luke 15 Saint Nectarios 8:30am Orthros 9:30am Liturgy 7:00 pm Young Adult Forum Veterans Day Saint Sophia Campus will be closed Saint John Chrysostom 8:30am Orthros 9:30am Liturgy th Sunday of Luke 10:30am Bible Study w /Fr. John Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple 8:30am Orthros 9:30am Liturgy th Sunday of Luke 7:00 pm Young Adult Forum Saint Katherine 8:30am Orthros 9:30am Liturgy 10:30am Bible Study w /Fr. John Thanksgiving Holiday Saint Sophia Campus will be closed Thanksgiving Holiday Saint Sophia Campus will be closed th Sunday of Luke Saint Andrew the First Called 8:30am Orthros 9:30am Liturgy 7:00 pm Young Adult Forum 10:30am Bible Study w /Fr. John Strict Fast Fish Allowed Wine and Oil Allowed Dairy, Eggs, and Fish Allowed Fast Free

15 Page 15 DECEMBER 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :30am Bible Study w /Fr. John Saint Barbara 8:30am Orthros 9:30am Liturgy th Sunday of Luke 7:00 pm Young Adult Forum 10:30am Bible Study w /Fr. John Saint Spyridon 8:30am Orthros 9:30am Liturgy th Sunday of Luke 7:00 pm Young Adult Forum 10:30am Bible Study w /Fr. John Sunday before Nativity Holy Nativity of Our Lord and God Jesus Christ 9:00am Orthros Sunday after Nativity 7:00 pm Young Adult Forum 10:30am Bible Study w /Fr. John Strict Fast Fish Allowed Wine and Oil Allowed Dairy, Eggs, and Fish Allowed Fast Free

16 Page Saint Sophia 16 Greek Cathedral Greek Orthodox Community 1324 South Normandie Avenue Los Angeles, California TIME SENSITIVE Place address label here Phone Fax We re on the Web! It is evident that an acquaintance with natural laws means no less than an acquaintance with the mind of God therein expressed. James Joule (December 24, 1818 October 11, 1889) English physicist, propounder of the first law of thermodynamics