Saint Sophia. Axiologa. worth mentioning NOVEMBER 12, th Sunday of St. Luke

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1 Saint Sophia Axiologa worth mentioning NOVEMBER 12, th Sunday of St. Luke

2 FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXECUTIVE OFFICERS George E. Preonas, President; Dr. James A. Demetriou, Vice President & C.F.O.; Gig Kyriacou, 2 nd Vice-President; Constantine M. Boukidis, Secretary; Tina Callas, Treasurer MEMBERS V. Rev. Fr. John S. Bakas, Timi Loomos Freshman, Alek Haidos, Steve Hanna, Diane Sakellaris Lapa, Tony Natsis, Brent Noyes, John Peterson, Jean Paul Wardy, Jim Zaferis PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS Andrew J. Demetriou, Foundation General Counsel ADVISOR TO THE PRESIDENT Anthony A. Demetriou TRUSTEES EMERITUS Andrew Evangelatos, Nicholas Bissias and John T. Pappas PARISH COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Brent A. Noyes, President; Anna Yallourakis, Vice President; Jeanine Hanna, Co-Treasurer; Peter Cosfol, Co-Treasurer; Dinah Wellington, Recording Secretary MEMBERS Angela Ananias; Bertha Angels; Bill Striglos; Costa Bargeliotes; Glenn Lianos; Karen Sarames; Maria Baltazzi; Paris Yatskar BOARD OF AUDITORS: James Boltinghouse, Anthony Demetriou, Phillip Ruhl, Pete J. Cazacus Saint Sophia Cathedral 1324 S. Normandie Ave Los Angeles, CA Office: Fax: When you write your will or update it, won t you please remember Saint Sophia Cathedral? Such a gift will live forever as our church ministers to our spiritual needs. It s an investment in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

3 MINISTRY NEWS 1. Today: Philoptochos VIP Artoklasia 2. Friday and Saturday, November 17 & 18: Sound and the Sacred 3. Saturday, November 18: Light the Path 4. Sunday, November 19: Philoptochos Thanksgiving Luncheon 5. Sunday, November 26: General Assembly LIFE IN FAITH STUDIES w/ Fr. John S. Bakas Increase your knowledge about our faith at our weekly Bible study class. You ll have a chance to ask Fr. John questions and engage in interesting discussions with your fellow parishioners in a casual setting. Classes meet in the General Assembly Room. Co-Ed Bible Studies classes are every Tuesday at 11:00 am. SAFE LANDINGS: WHY THE ORTHODOX FAITH Please join our new class taught by our Fr. Chris Kolentsas every Tuesday at 7 pm. This class is an introduction to the Orthodox Faith. 2

4 PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS Thank you to Virginia Noyes and all who donated for Breast Cancer Awareness in October. Through your generosity and a donation from our Philoptochos chapter, we were able to send $500 to the American Cancer Society for research and early detection programs. Thank you again! NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 TH ANNUAL PHILOPTOCHOS THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON EVERYONE IS INVITED TO JOIN US in the Ted & Maria Maniatakos Ballroom. What wonderful way to start off the Holiday season by enjoying a delicious Turkey luncheon to share with family and good friends! WE WILL BE TAKING PAYMENT AND RESERVATIONS THIS SUNDAY. SEE US AT THE PHILOPTOCHOS TABLE DURING COFFEE HOUR. THE CATERER NEEDS TO KNOW HOW MANY PERSONS WILL BE ATTENDING BY THIS TUESDAY!!! Reservations strongly requested! For more info: Dorothea Ales (661) ; alesd@att.net (see page 11) 3

5 PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS A special feature at our luncheon. St. Sophia parishioner Joanna Topetzes will be at the Thanksgiving Luncheon, with her jewelry line EVA - Exclusive Vintage Accessories. Joanna is an award winning TV, film and Broadway producer, who first started her line to provide unique, couture jewelry for celebrity and fashion photo shoots. She made her press debut on the runways of LA Fashion Week in She has now expanded her line of couture vintage jewelry to offer it to women everywhere. Follow her on and please join us for her trunk show! Great for holiday gifts! 4

6 PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 th ~ LIGHT THE PATH Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Church, Long Beach We encourage you to attend this beautiful Philoptochos event to support our seminarians and students of the Metropolis of San Francisco. Chance tickets to win Christmas trees and lovely boutique items will be for sale at the event. Please indicate if you would like to be seated at our Saint Sophia Philoptochos table! Your support will give scholarships to assist financially and to further the education of our future priests. (see page 9) MEMBERSHIP DUES if you have forgotten to pay your 2017 dues, please stop by the Philoptochos table. Men are also invited and welcomed to join our organization. The MORE members we have, the MORE service we can provide to those in need. Last year we had 202 paid members. Perhaps there was an oversight on your part but we are still hoping to get at least 202 or MORE paid members by the end of 2017! Please do your part! This is a wonderful and dedicated philanthropic group of women who serve the church and dedicated to serving those in need. We need your support. SAVE THE DATE Saturday, January 27, 2018 Philoptochos presents a delicious evening and Journey with Friends featuring special guest chef Peter Minaki. 5

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9 PHILOPTOCHOS V.I.P. NEWS Today It is the VIP anniversary and we have the Artoklasia. Following the church service the VIP are hosting the coffee hour. November 19, 2017, Sunday Philoptochos is hosting Thanksgiving Luncheon. Please make your reservations as soon as possible. December 14, 2017, Thursday It is the VIP Christmas Luncheon. Details to follow. In His service Angela Ananias 1st Vice president SAINT SOPHIA CHRISTMAS CONCERT This year s Saint Sophia Christmas Concert will take place on Sunday, December 3, 7 pm. 8

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13 Please mark your calendars and register today < cmrs.ucla.edu/event/sound-and-the-sacred/> for the UCLA- CMRS Conference Sound and the Sacred < cmrs.ucla.edu/event/sound-and-the-sacred/>, organized by Professor Sharon Gerstel and taking place Friday, November 17 Saturday, November 18 in Royce Hall 314. This symposium will showcase projects on the acoustical measurement of ancient, Early Christian, Byzantine, Western Medieval, Islamic and Renaissance temples, churches, and mosques, and engage scholars in innovative explorations of sound and its reception, particularly within sacred landscapes. The full program is attached for reference; register today by clicking below, and hope to see you there! 12

14 Dear Parishioners: This is to inform you that your General Assembly will be held on Sunday, November 26, 2017 in the Maniatakos Pavilion after Liturgy. A light luncheon will be served to those who attend. Attendees must be Members in Good Standing and have fulfilled 90% of their Stewardship Pledge by November 24, The AGENDA is as follow: SAINT SOPHIA CATHEDRAL PARISH COUNCIL GENERAL ASSEMBLY November 26, 2017 AGENDA 1. Call to Order and Opening Prayer 2. Election of Officers for the Day (Chair Pro-Tem and Secretary Pro-Tem) 3. Reading/Approval of MINUTES (June 25, 2017) 4. Reading of Correspondence 5. REPORTS: Clergy Board of Trustees Philoptohos Parish Council President Board of Auditors Parish Council Treasurer Proposed and approval of 2018 budget 2017 Greek Fest Parish Council Elections 6. Old Business 7. New Business 8. Closing Prayer/Adjournment 13

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16 5t The Mission of Saint Sophia Cathedral 1. Proclaim and teach the Gospel according to the Orthodox Christian Faith 2. Sanctify and enhance the spiritual life of the faithful through Orthodox Christian worship. 3. Receive persons into the Church through instruction, baptism and/or chrismation. 15