Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral

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1 Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral God s people, serving God s people 3rd of November, th Sunday of St. Luke 1324 South Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles, Office: Fax: Very Reverend Father John S. Bakas, Dean Reverend Father Allan Boyd, Assistant Priest Office Hours 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday 1

2 FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Executive Officers George E. Preonas, President; Andrew Evangelatos, Executive Vice President; James A. Demetriou, PhD, Vice President & C.F.O.; Constantine M. Boukidis, Secretary; Tina Callas, Treasurer Members V. Rev. Fr. John S. Bakas; Nicholas Bissias; Timi Loomos Freshman; Alek Haidos; Steven C. Hanna; Michael Huffington; Gig Kyriacou; Brent A. Noyes; 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; Andrew J. Demetriou, Foundation General Counsel PARISH COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Officers Brent A. Noyes, President; John Kopatsis, Vice- President; Irene Andreadis, Recording Secretary; Karen Sarames, Corresponding Secretary/Legal; Michael Kraios, Treasurer & C.F.O. Members Bertha Angels; Jeanine Hanna; Glenn Lianos; Eleni Constantine Manolelis; Loula Moschonas; Kouji Nakata; Alex Oxyzolou; Peter Pallas; Dean Peratsakis; Dorothy Spirus Board of Auditors: Jim Ananias; Tony Demetriou; Tom Moore 2

3 MINISTRY NEWS HUFFINGTON PICTURES PRESENTS Huffington Pictures presents a film produced by our beloved parishioner Michael Huffington called Geography Club. It opens on the weekend of Nov at the Laemmle Music Hall Theater located at 9036 Wilshire Blvd in Beverly Hills. Let s support Michael with our presence at this grand opening. This is a thought provoking movie about the issue of the day. See you at the Laemmle Music Hall Theater. -Father John S. Bakas PHILOPTOHOS V.I.P. DECEMBER 12 - OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY in the Maniatakos Fellowship Hall. This will be a very exciting event, with Christmas Carols and great fellowship, as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, so save the date! Chairperson is Pitsa Schwartz and co-chair Mersy Loukaris. The price for the luncheon is $ Paid reservations are required and must be received by December 8th. Mail your check payable to Philoptohos VIP to Vivi Demopoulos, 7485 McConnell Ave., Los Angeles CA 90045, tel.(310) In His Service, Mary Morrison VIP President 3

4 PHILOPTOHOS NEWS THE PATRON SAINTS OF PHILOPTOHOS - COSMAS & DAMIANOS - are remembered on the first Sunday of November in all Greek Orthodox Churches. The Ladies Philoptohos Society are asked to contribute to the services and programs for the orphans, the elderly, the sick and the poor. As a ministry, we are asked to join together and share the joys and sorrows of the members of our parishes as well as the faithful throughout the world. Our Lord gave Cosmas and Damianos the power and ability to preach and heal, to bring comfort to those who were sick, hungry, and infirmed. The two brothers, who were physicians, would not accept payment for their service. It is for that reason they are the Patron saints of Philoptohos. Our Archbishop Demetrios and the Holy Archdiocese ask for your help today in the tray collection for our Ecumenical Patriarchate. THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON: Be sure to mail in your reservation for our Thanksgiving Luncheon, on Sunday, November 17 beginning at 12:30 p.m. after church. Reservations are $30 per person. Last year we were sold out so be sure you get your reservations into us as soon as possible. Sadly, more than 20,000 people will be lined up on Skid Row at the Missions on Thanksgiving, to get their one and only meal of the day. While we are out shopping and debating over turkey versus ham, sweet potatoes, and what to eat, we should remember so many people don t have a meal to eat. Imagine that for each of those 20,000 people who make it to the shelters, how many thousands of other people do not get there. Remember these people in your prayers. 4

5 PHILOPTOHOS NEWS AN EVENING WITH FRIENDS DINNER honoring James (Jim) Demetriou, Anthony (Tony) Demetriou and Andrew (Andy) Evangelatos will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2014 in the Maniatakos Hall. Chairman Marianna Politis and her committee are already making plans for this spectacular evening. Please save the date and plan to join us! SALVIN SCHOOL FOOD BOXES: Philoptohos is once again helping to donate the cost of 76 holiday food boxes for the poorest of families at the Salvin School which services students with extreme special needs. The food boxes will contain basic staple food items such as canned fruits and vegetables, rice, canned milk, coffee, sugar and more. If you wish to donate to this most worthy cause, please send your donation to Philoptohos at the Saint Sophia office. BLANKETS FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: This winter we are asking for donations of new blankets for women and children in the Domestic Violence Agency safe houses. Women ages 18 to 25 are the largest group targeted for abuse. If you knit - sew - or shop - this is for you! As we approach the holidays we should remember these women and their children who are hiding from abusive husbands, fathers and boyfriends. If you wish to bring a donation to church or to a Philoptohos meeting, the blankets will be delivered before Christmas to the agency. For the poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me John 12:8 With love in Christ s service, Virginia Noyes and The Philoptohos Board of Directors 5

6 MINISTRY NEWS 16TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MUSICFEST UNDER THE BYZANTINE DOME "The Great Choruses of Christmas" Hosted at Saint Sophia Cathedral Sunday, December 8, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. The program will include Orthodox Christmas hymns and chants, traditional carols of the holiday season and several choruses from works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, Camille Saint-Saëns, Cesar Franck and George Frederick Handel. The concert will feature three chanters: Carole Choucair Oueijan, Dimitri Liogris and Michael Kontaxis along with the Saint Sophia Cathedral Choir and Chamber Ensemble under the direction of Jim H. Kollias, and the Harmonies of Saint Thomas all Girls Choir, under the direction of Antonio Espinal. Freewill offering. Reception immediately following the concert in the Maniatakos Fellowship Hall and the Maria Maniatakos Pavilion. JOY OF PARENTING CLASSES IN THE HUFFINGTON CTR. Join your fellow parishioners in a lively discussion of parenting children of all ages: from toddlers to teens and beyond. Today, November 3, "Developing a Close Parent-Child Relationship." Classes are held in the Work/Study Room in the Huffington Center, upstairs near the left-hand side staircase, immediately following Holy Communion and concluding at 12:15. Come with your concerns and questions or just listen; there is no pressure to speak to the class. It's a wonderful way to get acquainted with other parents. There is no fee to attend. The Joy of Parenting Ministry is facilitated by Barbara Kappos, LCSW and Nikolaos Stefanidis, Ph.D. Mark your calendars for upcoming classes: Nov. 10, "Manners," Nov. 17 "Orthodoxy in the Home," Nov. 24, "Gratitude." EVERY MONDAY NIGHT: BASKETBALL IN OUR GYM 7:30-10:00P Drop by for pick-up basketball games every Monday night in our gym. Boys and girls, men and women, ages 13 to 30. Shoot the hoops or shoot the breeze, either way, it's a good time. Hope to see you. 6

7 MINISTRY NEWS RESTORING MEMORIES As time passes, memories become more important in our lives. Many of us have old photos of parents, grandparents, and family members from the past. We d love to get them restored and larger prints made for others to enjoy without the old stains and blemishes that time puts on them. Our Cathedral photographer and photo restorer can do this work for very reasonable prices. Call him at (310) or him at allen@holdthatsmile.com Preserve photo memories from the past. SAVE THE DATES: *Nov. 9*: PAOI Women's Board of Southern California hosts its biennial recognition celebration. For more info & reservations, call Bess Pappas 818/ Feb. 1: The Philoptochos presents, "An Evening with Friends," honoring parishioners Jim Demetriou, Tony Demetriou, & Andy Evangelatos. Feb. 22: Apokreas (Greek Mardi Gras), fun for all ages, in the Maniatakos Hall. Sponsored by the Parish Council. ATTENTION MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS! Have you ever wondered what those people working in the Narthex do every Sunday? Probably not. But we want you to find out anyway! The first Sunday of each month has been officially named Youth Sunday. In addition to a Sunday School student reading the Epistle, the Parish Council invites middle and high school students to volunteer in the Narthex during Divine Liturgy. Besides helping out with the candles and ushering, you may also assist in passing the baskets to the parishioners to collect their monetary donations. You'll be paired with a seasoned Parish Council member to train you. If you'd like to volunteer in the Narthex and/or pass the baskets, please sign up by contacting: L.A.GreekChurchLady@gmail.com. Send your name, phone number, age and what day you'd like to volunteer. Please arrive at church at 9:45 a.m. so you may be trained. Upcoming date: Dec. 1 and Jan. 5 7

8 MINISTRY NEWS THE AMERICAN LEGION LEONIDAS POST TH ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Celebration and luncheon next Sunday, November 10th at TAIX French Restaurant 1911 West Sunset Boulevard (1 block east of Alvarado Blvd.) Immediately following dismissal from the Divine Liturgy at Saint Sophia Cathedral. Join and honor those who served our great nation! For reservations please call or YOUNG ADULT FELLOWSHIP: TUESDAYS 7:00PM Dine together, learn together, grow together in Christ. Join the Forum this Tuesday November 5th in the Maniatakos Pavilion at 7:00pm. BOOKSTORE NEWS Many newly arrived icons are available in the bookstore. These icons vary from standard prints, to sterling silver, and even hand-painted works from Greece. Very reasonable prices, get them while they last as early Christmas presents or to adorn your own prayer corner at home. Stop in and see the newest crosses and medallions from the Holy Land made in gold and silver and blessed at the Holy Tomb of Christ in Jerusalem. 8

9 MINISTRY NEWS PHILANTHROPIA MINISTRY NEWS: THANK YOU: To all of you for supporting Philanthropia s projects year-round and for your prayers and well wishes for our family. CITY OF HOPE PEDIATRIC Booklet & Service: For children who have died of cancer Is scheduled for Thursday, November 14th at the City of Hope Medical Center. We are currently accepting donations for sponsoring this event. STREET OUTREACH: Children s Hospital of Los Angeles has for many decades reached out to help abandoned children. Dr. Nikos Stefanidis, Ph.D. a Staff Psychologist at Children s Hospital, L.A., is the Clinical Director of this High Risk Program. You could help Dr. Nikos by purchasing new items such as the following: T-Shirts (M-L); Boxers (M-L); White Socks; Blankets; Sleeping Bags; Sweatshirts; Snacks; Water/Juices; Bus Tokens; Sneakers; Hygiene Items (Travel Size); Tooth Brushes & Toothpaste; Shampoo; Deodorant; Sun Screen -- be sure to label them for DR. NIKOS STEFANIDIS and leave them by the clothing bins. We will make sure that he comes to pick them up. Thank you. USED CLOTHING and CANNED GOODS : Please identify all clothing donations on the outside of the bags by indicating whether they are for men, women or children. The receptacles for "used clothing" and "canned goods" are located side by side, in the general area of the nursery. Thank you! PHILANTHROPIA WEBSITE: God bless you! With love, Father Peter 9

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11 ORTHODOX BIBLE BLAST Have you picked up your Orthodox Study Bible yet?. The St Sophia Bookstore has stocked up on Orthodox Study Bibles and for a short time only we are offering them below cost for your benefit. Benefactors who want to help students in need may sponsor 10 Bibles for $275. Benefactors will be recognized in the weekly bulletin for their generosity. Just send a check to the church and write Bible Blast in the memo or call the office to make a gift over the phone. SPECIAL LOW PRICE of $

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