Saint Sophia Axiologa worth mentioning DECEMBER 30, 2018 Sunday after Nativity
FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXECUTIVE OFFICERS George E. Preonas, President; Gig Kyriacou, 2 nd Vice-President; Constantine M. Boukidis, Secretary; Tina Callas, Treasurer MEMBERS V. Rev. Fr. John S. Bakas, Maria Baltazzi, Timi Loomos Freshman, Steve Hanna, Diane Sakellaris Lapa, Tony Natsis, John Peterson, Jean Paul Wardy, Jim Zaferis PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS Andrew J. Demetriou, Foundation General Counsel; Nicholas Manolelis, Associate TRUSTEES EMERITUS Andrew Evangelatos, Nicholas Bissias, John T. Pappas, Alek Haidos, Dr. James A. Demetriou PARISH COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Maria Baltazzi, President; Glenn Lianos, 1 st Vice President; Peter Cosfol, 2 nd Vice President; Angela Ananias, Treasurer; Dinah Wellington, Recording Secretary; Bertha Angeles, Corresponding Secretary MEMBERS Bill Striglos; Costa Bargeliotes; Daniel Settelmayer; Dean Peratsakis, Jeanine Hanna; Paris Yatskar; Tonifaye Palomares; Anna Yallourakis, Associate Member BOARD OF AUDITORS: James Boltinghouse, Anthony Demetriou, Phillip Ruhl, Pete J. Cazacus Saint Sophia Cathedral 1324 S. Normandie Ave Los Angeles, CA 90006 Office: 323.737.2424 www.stsophia.org/bulletin 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.
MINISTRY NEWS 1. Monday, December 31: New Years Eve Glendi 2. Sunday, January 6: Holy Theophany and Vasilopita Celebration 3. Sunday, January 20: Debutante Presentation Ball, Beverly Wilshire Hotel YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY w/ Fr. Christopher Kolentsas Young Adult Bible Study open to the ages of thirty and under every Wednesday evenings in the Huffington Center from 7:00 pm 8:00 pm. Please see schedule on calendar. Required Text: The Orthodox Study Bible (For sale in the St. Sophia Bookstore) BIBLE STUDIES - w/ Fr. John Bible Studies will resume Tuesday, January 8, 2019. CHRISTMAS NATIVITY ICON We thank Dr.. Michael and Mrs. Susan Patzakis for their donation. SAINT SOPHIA CATHEDRAL PARISH COUNCIL -ELECTION RESULTS- Greg Beers, Jeanine Hanna, Peter Kouvelis, Kathleen Kyriacou, Dinah Wellington, Anna Yallourakis Congratulations to all of our newly elected Parish Council members! Oaths and swearing in to be held on Sunday January 13, 2018 after Liturgy. Many thanks to our election chairman, Jack Stumpus and assistant, Jim Ananias. 2
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PHILOPTOCHOS VIP NEWS HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! We had a wonderful Christmas luncheon. Even though we were missing a few people because of the trip to Israel with Fr. John, the attendance was great. The food was delicious as always. Thanks to Niko Begakis. The white table cloths and red poinsettias as center pieces gave the event a holiday feeling. Now let s welcome the New Year with Faith, Love, and Adventure to what it will bring us. The VIP board has some changes. We thank Faye Demetriou for her love, dedication and encouragement all the years that she has been part of the VIP board. Also, Mary Gallanis, as we thank her for her guidance. I would like to welcome the new members to the board Donna Mellos, Karla Gregg and Michele Panayiota Olivar. I know that they will be very beneficial to our organization. I am looking forward to working with all of our members in the new, fun and active new year. As always, the first event of the year is our famous Prizes and Surprises which will take place on January 24, 2019 at the Maniatakos Pavilion. More details to follow. Keep reading your church bulletin for further details. In His service, Angela Ananias President 5
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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. 4 7