HERALD. Saint Sophia Cathedral. Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral JUNE June V. Rev. Fr. John S. Bakas, Dean

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1 June 2012 Saint Sophia Cathedral Page HERALD CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF GREEK ORTHODOXY IN LOS ANGELES JUNE 2012 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Dean s Message 2 President s Message 3 Stewardship 4 Philoptohos News 5 Philoptohos VIP 6 Philanthropia News 6 Sunday School News 7 Hellenic Academy 7 Youth News 8 Sacraments/Memorials 12 Ministries List 13 Community News 14 Orthodox Calendar 19 Deadline for July Herald Friday, 15 June Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral V. Rev. Fr. John S. Bakas, Dean Rev. Fr. Allan Boyd, Assistant 1324 S. Normandie Avenue Los Angeles, CA Tel Fax Holy Pentecost June 3rd

2 Page 2 DEAN S MESSAGE Today s Martyrdom June 2012 The words we have heard so often as Orthodox Christians are: Martyrdom and Martyr. Simply stated a Martyr is a witness. It is witnessing Christ and His church. Martyrs in the early church paid a heavy price for their witness of the faith. Their life, family and fortune was sacrificed for the glory of the Lord. Our Martyrdom today in America seems to have lost its meaning and become abstract and irrelevant. What does it mean to be a Martyr today? It means that we can be witnesses of Christ and His church. Our faith depends not only on words and intentions but on prayerful spirit filled action. No one is asked to forfeit life and family for the faith. What is asked for today from the faithful is Orthodoxia (correct worship and praise) and as important Orthopraxia (correct or good works). It is living out our faith in our actions. Financial support of the Cathedral ministry through yearly stewardship gifts, inclusions in wills and trusts can also be a witness of support and love. Imagine how much can be done if people learned the joy of giving the joy of believing the joy of belonging... and encouraged others to participate. Imagine what institutions and programs could be developed if people seriously supported the financial needs of the church. Imagine if people gave in proportion to their resources and means, what could be accomplished in making Saint Sophia truly a living and vibrant Cathedral, pulsing with the goodness of the Word of God. A living vibrant Cathedral reaches out to all and is a beacon of light to the Los Angeles area and beyond. A living Cathedral would be the focus of Christ-like activity seven days a week with programs that serve our own and society in general. We have built and will continue to build ministries, by the Grace of God and the generous giving of our people. As many of us prepare for summer vacations and holidays let us not forget the support of our Cathedral. If some have not yet pledged through the 2012 stewardship program, please do so by filling out a pledge card or by calling our office. To those who have pledged we pray that your commitment is honored on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis or in a manner appropriate to your situation. All can give something. All in one form or another can participate in holy giving. Please remember your church and provide for her. BE A FINANCIAL STEWARD. Consider the church in your will and financial planning program. And don t forget your church attendance. Prayer and worship are always in season. May God bless all with a wonderful and restful summer for soul and body. In Christ,

3 June 2012 Page 3 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and proclaimed, if any one thirst, let him come to me and drink I am the light of the world, he who follows me will not walk in darkness, but he will have the light of life - Pentecost The month of June brings many wonderful events for our Cathedral. Pentecost will be celebrated on June 3 and on June 4 we will celebrate the feast day/name day of our Cathedral, St. Sophia. Both services are glorious and I hope that you will try and attend. For those who have not yet sent in their pledge, please take a moment to fill out your commitment card and send it in before you go on summer vacation In addition, during the month of June we have been doing some necessary sprucing up of our Cathedral and the grounds. The chandeliers were cleaned and the crystal is now shiny and bright. Thank-you to Alec Haidos and Jimmy Karatsikis for coordinating this effort! June also heralds the beginning of summer and the end of the school year. The 2012 graduation ceremony for our Hellenic Academy will be held on Saturday June 9 with a wonderful program of Greek song and skits and a pizza party for the children and their families. Congratulations and gratitude to our Hellenic Academy Director, Dr. Andri Christodoulidou and her Academy instructors for their dedication in educating our children in our Greek language and heritage. The graduation ceremony for our Sunday School will be Sunday June 10 and will be celebrated with a Paniyiri after church. The In-and-Out Burger truck will be there serving up Double Doubles and Cheeseburgers to all who pre-purchase tickets for the event. Congratulations and sincere appreciation to Eleni Yokas, our Sunday School Director, and to all of our Sunday School Teachers who devoted their time and love to our students, instructing them in our Orthodox faith throughout the year. In a just a couple of months our great LA Greek Fest will be returning to our Cathedral grounds. This grand and recognized premier event for the city of Los Angeles is rapidly approaching. The winning team of Ted and Jan Pastras, our L.A. Greek Fest chairpersons, and their committee are working hard to organize the affair and ensure its splendid success. Please take the time to sign up to help underwrite the food items which are listed in this issue and please send in your booth sponsorships and volunteer forms. It takes an entire parish to put on a festival! In closing, I wanted to share with you that Fr. John Bakas and I will be representing the Cathedral at the Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Phoenix, Arizona in July. I will present a formal report at the November General Assembly meeting. More details will be forthcoming. Congratulations to all of our Graduates and Happy Father s day to all of our Dads. As we enter the midpoint of the year and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our Stewards for their support and generosity. To date we have 513 families who have submitted their pledge and we have reached 45% of our stewardship goal. Thank-you!. In Christ s Service and Love, Loula B. Moschonas, Saint Sophia Parish Council

4 Page 4 June 2012 STEWARDSHIP Believe and Belong through Christian Stewardship Christian Stewardship is what we do after we say we believe. Our Church encourages all our Parishioners to be responsible caretakers or active Stewards of our Saint Sophia Cathedral, so that services and ministries are available to all who need them. All of our Parishioners use our parish services when they need them, even those considered inactive Stewards. We are grateful to the families and individuals, who have made a stewardship pledge to the parish this year, and thank them for their kind generosity. If you have not yet responded to our 2012 stewardship appeal, we kindly ask you to please do so by using one of the following methods: RETURN your PLEDGE CARD CALL us at E MAIL us at office@stsophia.org or accountant@stsophia.org VISIT our WEB SITE at stsophia.org and click on STEWARDSHIP With most gratitude for your kind consideration, Irene Frankos Stewardship Families for April 2012 $6,000 To $6,999 Marakas, Mr. & Mrs. John $4,000 To $5,999 Ambatielos, Mr. & Mrs. Evangelos* Boltinghouse, Mr. & Mrs. James Zaferis, Mr. & Mrs. Jim Anonymous $2,000 To $3,999 Aronis, Dr. & Mrs. Constantine* Christopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Gus Chrys, Mr. & Mrs. Chrys Haidos, Mr. & Mrs. Alek* Kallins, Dr. & Mrs. James G.* Pappas, Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Poulos Watson, Mrs. Irene & Poulos, Mr. John Warner, Mr. Michael Anonymous 2 $1,000 To $1,999 Attyah, Mr. Paul Bosten, Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Camaras, Mr. & Mrs. Tykye Diamantopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Chris Fondas, Mrs. Mary *Life Members Endowment Fund +Blessed Memory $1,000 To $1,999 (continued) Georgeson, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lianos, Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Ligar, Ms. Mary Moore, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Pentheroudakis, Mr. & Mrs. Panos Pruett, Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Pyle, Mr. & Mrs. Barry Roussos, Mr. & Mrs. Sakis Sideris, Mr. & Mrs. George Zaferis, Mrs. Eugenia Anonymous 2 $500 To $999 Alway, Ms. Sheryl Angels, Mrs. Bertha Boltinghouse, Ms. Mollie Defterios, Mr. & Mrs. Christo Demetrius, Ms. Dina Evangelatos, Mr. & Mrs. James Fuller, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Kades, Mrs. Christine Kalkanis, Dr. & Mrs. James Karadenes, Dr. & Mrs. Mark Khoury, Mr. & Mrs. Sam Kontes, Mr. & Mrs. Nickolas Kyriazis, Mr. Theodore & Trepinski, Mrs. Kathryn Lee, Mr. & Mrs. Nathan $500 To $999 (continued) Loisides, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lolonis, Mr. & Mrs. Anastasios Mullins, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Panagiotou, Mr. & Mrs. Georgio Pappas, Mr. Ted J. Papoutsis, Mr. & Mrs. Vasilis Peterson, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Pilichos, Mrs. Efrossini Rizopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. John Savas, Dr. Diana N. Vackrinos, Ms. Catherine Veracka, Mrs. Virginia Webster, Mr. & Mrs. John Xilas, Ms. Sophie Anonymous 6 OTHER Eliopoulos II, Mr. Thomas Giannoulis, Mr. & Mrs. Chris Latinopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Sotirios Livanis, Mrs. Marilyn Markham, Mr. Joseph Markos, Ms. Alexandria Markos, Mr. Harry Paziouros, Mrs. Petroula Psara, Mr. Kyriacos G. Psara, Ms. Maria G. Stamatiades, Mr. Ross Wojtyla, Ms. Bea

5 June 2012 Page 5 PHILOPTOHOS NEWS DEBUTANTE BALL: Plans are underway for our next big event! Chairman Katrina Beers is working hard preparing for the St. Sophia Debutante Presentation Ball on Sunday, January 20, Please mark your calendars and join us at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel for this spectacular evening! We have a group of lovely young women to present and we are very excited for their big night! MOTHER OF THE YEAR: We had a wonderful celebration at our Mother s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show honoring Mother of the Year Bess Pappas! Philoptohos offers it s deepest thanks to the committee who worked so hard for this day! To Judie Christopoulos and Tricia Kremer a huge THANK YOU for all your work putting the day together! To committee members Mary Gallanis, Marianna Politis, Sophie Mastor, Helene Ballas, Pauline Evangelatos, Sonia Stathos, Olga Jordan, Mary-Kay Demetriou, Christina Peratsakis, Tina Callas, Jeanine Dalis, Patricia Mentas, Bessie Politis, Scarlett Billis, Dorothea Ales and Jayne Poulos thank you - thank you for everything you did. Of course, there were many extra helpers and we thank all of you for stepping in and lending a hand. MOTHER S DAY: Mothers of children at The Salvin School, which cares for children who are physically and mentally disabled, were treated to a Mother s Day breakfast and a rose delivered by their children. Our team supplied the classroom teachers with ribbons and roses. The teachers helped the children tie a ribbon to a rose for each child to give it to their mom. A light breakfast was served to all the active mothers who were there, and everyone had a beautiful morning. Thank you to Maria Toczek, Olga Jordan and Paula Roussos for arranging this beautiful event once again. These mothers deserve and need the special attention on this day. Being the parent of a special needs child is a very difficult and demanding job that no one is ever prepared for. Father Allan, Presvytera Danita, Georgia Vasila, Vicki Deriyadis and Ourania Giagtzoglou all came to help that morning, and we thank them for their work and support. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGENCY: Thank you to everyone who donated towards the collection for the Domestic Violence Agency. We received over 100 packages of socks and undergarments! This agency shelters women and children from abusive husbands and fathers in safe house locations and tries to help them re-locate, find jobs and hopefully stop the cycle of abuse. Thank you for helping Philoptohos reach out to these victims and show them they are remembered and cared about. Summer is rapidly approaching. Our meetings are over until September. When we have planned the meeting calendar we will publish it in future newsletters. Please be sure to read the weekly bulletin for updated meeting information. We no longer send out post cards because of the cost. Even though we do not have meetings throughout the summer, we are always available to help anyone who needs us. You may always leave a message for Philoptohos with the church receptionist. The National Philoptohos convention, will be held in Phoenix, Arizona, June 30 th through July 4 th. We look forward to receiving new information from National that we will report to the chapter upon our return. With love in Christ s service, Virginia Noyes and the Philoptohos Board of Directors

6 Page 6 PHILOPTOHOS VIP June 2012 PHILANTHROPIA NEWS SENIOR CITIZENS OF THE YEAR: This was a beautiful event with many attendees as we honored our dear Gus and Kiki Pappas as VIP Philoptohos Senior Citizens for the year Thank you all for being part of a great afternoon and a big thank you to our Chairperson Mary Kezios and Co-chair Mersy Loukaris who planned such a special luncheon and program. JUNE ACTIVITIES Thursday, June 21 PALA CASINO SPA RESORT, Temecula The cost of this trip is $10. A minimum of fifty (50) people are required. Please arrive at church by 8:00am to insure your seat. Please call Alex Markos, Chairperson (818) or Amelia Skoutaris, Co-chair (818) by June 7th for reservations. Make checks payable to: Philoptohos VIP c/o Amelia Skoutaris 5404 Quakertown Ave. Apt 2 Woodland Hills, CA In His Service, Mary Morrison Philoptohos VIP President ANNUAL APPEAL LETTERS: The response from the Annual Appeal letters mailed prior to Christmas is awesome! Thank you for your support and contributions thus far. Please send in your donation, if you have not already done so, in order that we may honor our commitments to our projects. Thank you so much! USED CLOTHING and CANNED GOODS: Thank you for all the generous donations of used clothing during the Pascha season and beyond. This is a year-long project, so please continue your donations as there are still many we need to reach. Please identify all clothing donations on the outside of the bags by indicating whether they are for men, women or children. The two new receptacles for "used clothing" and "canned goods" are working great. They are located side by side, in the general area of the chapel. Thank you! GET ON THE BUS: Once again the response to this project enabled us to sponsor a bus for $1500 again this year. On Saturday, May 5th, 5 bus loads of children from across California visited their incarcerated mothers at the California institute for Women. Over 6 weekends in May & June, 52 additional bus loads of children will travel via bus to see their mothers and fathers at 9 other prisons in the state. Thank you for making this a special day for so many children! Thank you. THE WALL-LAS MEMORIAS PROJECT: Since the dedication of the AIDS Monument, The WALL has evolved into a social action organization that promotes wellness and prevents illness among Latino populations affected by HIV/AIDS. We continue to support Richard Zaldivar, Executive Director, in the quest to achieve the same goals we have for continued AIDS education, awareness and prevention. STREET OUTREACH: Our own Dr. Nikos Stefanidis, a Staff Psychologist at Children s Hospital, L.A., counsels and guides the throwaway children at night on Santa Monica Boulevard. With support from Philanthropia, Dr. Nikos purchases articles of clothing/personal items to try to encourage these young people to get off the street, accept shelter, care and rehabilitation at various housing centers in the city and county. PHILANTHROPIA WEBSITE: The Winter issue of the PHILANTHROPIA Newsletter is out and will be on the website: We thank Perry Lambert who is coordinating our website. (We apologize for the delay of the spring issue which should be out shortly.) God bless you! Father Peter

7 June 2012 Page 7 SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS HELLENIC ACADEMY NEWS Another academic year will soon come to an end. On Saturday June 9 th, the students of the Hellenic Academy will receive their promotion certificates and present a program to mark the completion. Parents, teachers, and our Saint Sophia parish are so very proud of them. We will applaud and cheer them for this achievement; because it is indeed an achievement. After all, our children commit many precious Saturday mornings into learning the Greek language and to diving into the deep waters of the Greek heritage. It is not my purpose to present an account of the year s goals and/or achievements. Neither to refer to the celebrations and/ or events the academy held. I will only mention that it has been our aim, and now a hope, that the children not only have enhanced and expanded their language skills and appreciation of the culture, but they have also accumulated some valuable experiences. They have felt, for instance, the warmth of companionship in classroom and recess activities and have sensed the embrace and love of our clergy. We have a good faith that has touched them by the peace of participating in the liturgy and enchanted by the colors, the smells, and the sounds. The sense of belonging into a community contributes to a healthy growth. Regardless if one returns to school, this is a collection of experiences that cannot be taken away. At any point in life, it can be a first aid box to return to and open in difficult moments. Of course, various people need to work hard in making our program a reality. And if now, reaching the end, while reflecting back to it they can be honestly confident of what has been accomplished, as it all becomes worthy and rewarding. I am thankful and deeply grateful to one and all who lovingly assisted the academy throughout this process and contributed positively towards realizing its aims; behind and not behind the scenes You know who you are. Thank you, Andri Christodoulidou, Hellenic Academy Director

8 Page 8 June 2012 YOUTH NEWS Youth Program Contacts Youth Calendar of events ALTAR BOYS Chris Halekakis cjhmgmt@gmail.com BASKETBALL Paul Cooper mrpaul599@sbcglobal.net CAMP AXIOS September Sucher sbds@cox.net CAMP ZOE Fr. John Bakas frbakas@stsophia.org GREEK DANCE Barbara Kappos Bkappos@aol.com HELLENIC ACADEMY Andri Christodoulidou, Director andri.christodoulidou@cantab.net ODOS The Way Helen Lambros HLambros@aol.com SAINT SOPHIA CAMP Melanie O Regan mell0n@aol.com saintsophiacamp.org SUNDAY SCHOOL Eleni Yokas eyokas@college.usc.edu Sunday 3 Sunday 10 JUNE Sunday School Regular Schedule Sunday School Graduation In & Out Paniyiri JULY/AUGUST Sunday 29 - Saturday 11 Saint Sophia Camp 2 weeks St. Sophia Senior Girls in GOBL Championship Game All four St. Sophia basketball teams advanced to the semifinals this year, capping an exciting Greek Orthodox Basketball League season. The Senior Girls won their game and continued to the championship on Sunday, May 6th, only to lose in the final seconds to St. Nicholas. It was a thrilling way to enjoy the new Wilson Hanks Family Cultural Center. Congratulations to all of this year s players and coaches! Left to right: Coach Perry Skaggs, Nicoletta Skaggs, Mary Begakis, Kate Columbus, Chrisoula Georgopoulos, Merisa Casaus, Kristin Begakis and Coach Gig Kyriacou. Not shown: Eleni Kourafas.

9 June 2012 Page GRADUATES Congratulations to all graduating students!! Well done.. We are so proud of you!! Michael Aaron Bornstein Son of Robert & Rena Bornstein Graduating from University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) Biopsychology major Katherine Boukidis Daughter of Constantine & Jeanne Boukidis Graduating from Crescenta Valley High School California Scholastic Federation Seal bearer Accepted into Honors Program, De Paul University Demetri Camperos Son of Suzanne & Peter Camperos Graduating from Crescenta Valley High School Accepted to University of California (UCLA) Emily Jo Chassman Daughter of Tonifaye Palomares & Mark Chassman Graduating from the Brentwood School Accepted to Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut Nicholas Cosfol Son of Peter & Denise Cosfol Graduating from Crescenta Valley High School Accepted to Cal Poly Pomona Engineering Technology major

10 Page 10 June GRADUATES Congratulations to all graduating students!! Well done.. We are so proud of you!! Katerina Crenshaw Daughter of Stavros and Ourania Giagtzoglou Graduating from California School of Forensic Studies at Alliant International University, Los Angeles with a Doctorate of Psychology in Forensic Psychology Joseph Fouad Son of Raymond & Faye Fouad Graduating from Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School Accepted to Harvard University Neurobiology Major Steven C. Hanna, Jr. Son of Steve & Jeanine Hanna Graduating from University of California Berkeley with PhD in Computer Science and Engineering Anna Korbakis Daughter of John & Niki Korbakis Graduating from University of Southern California BA in Political Science Double minors in Business Law and Spanish Accepted to Georgetown University Law Center Gabriela Kyriaki Koutantos Daughter of Emmanuel Koutantos & Barbara Kappos Graduating from Arcadia High School Accepted to Citrus College

11 June 2012 Page GRADUATES (continued) Congratulations to all graduating students!! Well done.. We are so proud of you!! Emmanuel John Mitsinikos Son of Vickie and John Mitsinikos Graduating from USC Keck School of Medicine Will begin residency in Urology at Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center Dean Paul Soteropulos Son of Gust & Rita Soteropulos Graduating from College of Design Iowa State University Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree John Peter Soteropulos Son of Gust & Rita Soteropulos Graduating from Loyola High School Accepted to University of California Berkeley Anne Maria Sandstrom Daughter of Bill & Heidi Sandstrom Graduated with a Doctorate of Bioengineering from the University of Queensland Nia Zaferis Daughter of Jim and Joanna Zaferis Graduated from University of Southern California (USC) BA in Communication and a minor in Business Accepted a position with the Department of Justice, Criminal Division, in Washington D.C., as a Healthcare Fraud Paralegal

12 Page 12 Saturday 9 Sunday 17 Saturday 2 Saturday 9 Chloe Daughter of Alexandra & Paul Moran Godparent William Yiannilos William Nichols & Dashiell Nichols Sons of Peter & Nicole Davis Koumbari Nicholas Hunter & Michael Davis Sebastian Benjamin Son of Michael & Daniella Lodge Godparent Alexandra Pavlidou Saturday 23 Wyatt William Son of Ben & Amie Lucas Godparent Michael James Navalkowsky Sunday 24 JUNE SACRAMENTS & MEMORIALS WEDDINGS Mary Constantine & Vlas Parlapanides Koumbari George & Georgia Valasakantjis Elizabeth Dowen & Georgio Panagiotou Koumbaro Anthimos Ananiadis Saturday 23 Jamie Dimitra Voudouris & Bryan Garrison Koumbari George & Gloria Mantzoros Saturday 23 Parisa Khazei & Hyrer Kaprealian Saturday 30 Siranoush Galstian & Khachik Najaryan Saturday 30 Nancy Ennabe & Iyad Hamarneh Ananias, Dean Angels, Bertha Callas, Christine (Tina) Callas, Erica Cokas, Anastasia Daglas, Alice Fotinakes, Jennie Fuller, Chrisoula Georgiou, Alexandra Hagianakes, Chrysoula Haidos, Alexia Howard, Nicholas Karavedas, Frances Kirages, Daniel Kontes, Konstantine Lambert, Presbytera Sophia Lapa, Diane Sakellaris Latsis, Lillian llauro, Valerie Manolopoulos, Katherine Mars, Irene Mellos, Donna BAPTISMS Constantine Son of Christina & Nickolas Kontes Godparent Alexander Guiruis BIRTHDAYS Miserlis, George Nichols, Georgia Noyes, Alexis Noyes, Brent O'Regan, Melanie Oxyzoglou, Alexandros Paulos, Cynthia Pentheroudakis, Angeliki Preonas, Aileen Simitzi, Susan Skoutaris, Steve Spentzos, Maria Spilos, Dean Stephanou, Rita Tragus, Father Bill Tsimahides, Zafiris Vourakis, Aki Ward, Tom June 10 Georg Fenady Shannon Fenady John Marika Andreas Eugenia Panagiota William George Deloris Dorothy Dimitrios Basili Stephen Stavro Elanie George Elizabeth Gabriel Basili Christo Moskos Vasiliki Harris Anthepe Dimitrios George John Panagioti Mary Katherine Adeeb Father Elias John John Betty Peter Goldie Igor MEMORIALS ANNIVERSARIES June 2012 Angelo Luan Zafera Alex Helen Cappos Gregory Pappas Virginia Pappas Musey Mary Katsapis June 17 Panos Angels Theodore Titonis Catherine Titonis June 24 Pres Moskovia Zagorianos Konstantina Donahue Paraskevi Sargent Michael Faklis Helen Stringos Mary Stringos Theodore Stringos Bessie Stringos Lulu Kappas Perry D. Caiopoulos EPISTLE READERS June 3 Sunday School Student June 10 Zafiris Tsimahides June 17 Bertha Angels June 24 Toula Katatzis Demetriou, Anthony A. & Helen Dres, William & Anne Julias, Chris and Katherine Konugres, George & Maria Elena Koutsos, Zissis & Demitra Miserlis, George & Charlotte Noyes, Brent A & Virginia Spirus, Kosta & Dorothy Zollo, Jim & Lisa

13 June 2012 Page 13 MINISTRIES Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral Very Reverend Father John S. Bakas, Dean Jim Kollias, Choir Director Christopher Yokas, Organist FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Executive Officers Angelo L. Pappas, President Andrew Evangelatos, Vice President Dr. James A. Demetriou, Vice President & C.F.O. George Preonas, Vice President Constantine Boukidis, Secretary Tina Callas, Treasurer Members V. Rev. Fr. John S. Bakas Nicholas Bissias Timi Loomos Freshman Alek Haidos Steve Hanna Michael Huffington Gig Kyriacou Loula Moschonas John T. Pappas Jim Zaferis Presidential Appointments Anthony A. Demetriou, Presidential Assistant John G. Marakas III, Sr. V. P. of Wells Fargo, Advisor to the Board Reverend Father Allan (Gabriel) Boyd Dimitris Liogris, Protopsaltis James Karatsikis, Sexton PARISH COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Officers Loula Moschonas, President Ted Pastras, Vice President Stephanie Caiopoulos Lubian, Recording Secretary Brent Noyes, Corresponding Secretary Michael Kraios, Treasurer & C.F.O. Members Dina Demetrius Eleni Constantine Manolelis Jeanine Hanna Karen Sarames Tom Martin Alex Oxyzolou Sebastian Opffer Peter Pallas Dean Peratsakis Zafiris (Zaf) Tsimahides Associates Irene Frankos, Stewardship Chairperson Bertha Angels Auditing Committee Tom Moore Anthony Demetriou PHILOPTOHOS SOCIETY Executive Officers Virginia Noyes, President Marianna Politis, 1st Vice President Helene Ballas, 2nd Vice President Mary Gallanis, Recording Secretary Lola Gialketsis, Corresponding Secretary Scarlett Billis, Treasurer Dina Oldknow, Advisor Honorary Life Members Jennie Doumak Christine Peratis Members Frances Bissias Judith Christopoulos Connie Cooper Pauline Evangelatos Olga Jordan Tricia Ballas Kremer Constance Manders Sophie Mastor Jan Pastras Christina Peratsakis Diane Pruett Sonia Stathes Mary Tassop Maria Toczek OFFICE STAFF Helen Ellis, Office Administrator Cindy Celis, Events Director Ann Pappas, Events Administrator Dimey Angels, Accounting Chris Halekakis, Facilities Director CUSTODIAL STAFF Leonard Hart Miguel Rosales Mauricio Mira ALTAR BOYS Chris Halekakis BASKETBALL Gig Kyriacou & Paul Cooper BIBLE STUDY Very Rev. Father John Bakas Rev. Father Allan Boyd BOOK STORE William Striglos CAMP ZOE Very Rev. Father John Bakas CHILD CARE Kathy & Marsha Zagorianos CHOIR Jim Kollias COFFEE HOUR Ann Pappas Georgia Vasila DANCE GROUPS Barbara Kappos DOCENTS Faye Demetriou EASTER PICNIC Ted Pappas Tony Dres Dean Treantafelles Toula Kalatzis Stephanie Lubian GREEKS IN HOLLYWOOD Dina Demetrius HELLENIC ACADEMY Andri Christodoulidou HOSPITALITY Niki Korbakis Maria Pelargos L.A. GREEK FEST Ted & Jan Pastras MR. & MRS. CLUB Dean & Christine Peratsakis PARENTING Nick Stefanidis Barbara Kappos PHILANTHROPIA Rev. Father Peter Lambert PHILOPTOHOS V.I.P. Mary Morrison, President SAINT SOPHIA CAMP Melanie O Regan Kathleen Kyriacou Jack Stumpus (Golf Event) Tony Mastor (Tennis Event) Mary-Kay Demetriou (Tennis Event) SUNDAY SCHOOL Eleni Yokas YOUTH Rev. Father Allan Boyd

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17 June 2012 Page 17 September VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORM NAME ADDRESS CITY ZIP PHONE ADDRESS: PRE-FESTIVAL SET-UP Come and help during pre-fest week...it s a blast! Wednesday, September 5th, 4pm 9pm Thursday, September 6th, 4pm 9pm FESTIVAL BOOTHS Church Tours Greek Coffee Pastries Soft Drinks *Wine Tasting Entrance Gate Greek Dinners Raffle *Sports Bar Zorba s Feast Food Court Gyros Saint Sophia Gifts *Taverna *Must be over 21 to work in these booths FESTIVAL DAYS/SHIFTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th Shift 1 (5pm 8pm) Shift 1 (1pm - 4pm) Shift 1 (12pm 3pm) Shift 2 (8pm-11pm) Shift 2 (4pm 7pm) Shift 2 (3pm 6pm) Shift 3 (7pm 11pm) Shift 3 (6pm-10pm) BOOTH DAY SHIFT Friday Saturday Sunday Shift 1 Shift 2 Shift 3 Friday Saturday Sunday Shift 1 Shift 2 Shift 3 Friday Saturday Sunday Shift 1 Shift 2 Shift 3 Friday Saturday Sunday Shift 1 Shift 2 Shift 3 Prior to the festival, you will be contacted by your booth captain to confirm your assignments. >> Please give this form to Stephanie, drop off at the Cathedral Office or mail directly to: << Saint Sophia Cathedral 1324 S. Normandie Ave. Los Angeles, CA Attention: Stephanie Caiopoulos Lubian

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19 June 2012 Page 19 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 3 8:30am Orthros 9:30am StudiesFaith 10am Divine Liturgy PENTECOST 7:30pm Vespers 10 8:15am Orthros 9:15am StudiesFaith 9:45am Memorials 10am Divine Liturgy All Saints 17 4 Feast Holy Spirit 8:15am Orthros 9:15am Liturgy Bible Study with Father John 10:30am, 12:30pm and 7:30pm 11 St Bartholomew 8:15am Orthros 9:15am Liturgy Bible Study with Father John 10:30am, 12:30pm and 7:30pm 5 6 7pm Hellenic Academy - Adults 7:30pm Bible Study with Father Allan am Phil.VIP Bd. 7:00pm Hellenic Academy - Adults (last day) 7:30pm Bible Study w/fr Allan 7 7:30pm Catechism w/father Allan 14 7:30pm Catechism with Father Allan 8:15am Orthros 9:15am StudiesFaith 9:45am Memorials 10am Divine Liturgy 2nd Sunday of Matthew... Apostles Fast 6/11 6/ :15am Orthros 9:15am StudiesFaith 9:45am Memorials 10am Divine Liturgy Nativity of the Forerunner John the Baptist JUNE 2012 Fast Free Week.. Apostles Fast 6/11 6/29. 1 Sat of the Souls2 8:30 Orthros 9:30 Liturgy Hellenic Academy PreK 9:30am K & 1-6 9:30am Adult 12:30pm 8 9 Hellenic Academy PreK 9:30am (last day) K & 1-6 9:30am (last day) Adult 12:30pm Hellenic Academy Adult 12:30pm (last day) Sts. Peter &Paul 8:30am Orthros 9:30am Liturgy Synaxis of the Twelve Holy Apostles 8:30am Orthros 9:30am Liturgy... Apostles Fast 6/11 6/ Strict Fast Fish Allowed Wine and Oil Allowed Dairy, Eggs, and Fish Allowed Fast Free

20 Page Saint Sophia 20 Greek Cathedral Greek Orthodox Community 1324 South Normandie Avenue Los Angeles, California TIME SENSITIVE June 2012 Phone Fax We re on the Web! Attend Saint Sophia Camp this summer! Camper Registration for both sessions is now open!! Session I - July 29 - August 4, 2012 Session II - August 4 - August 11, 2012 $450 per camper / per session (Please Note there will NOT be a Barbeque between sessions this year)