Saint Sophia HERALD Volume 13 Number 2 Many Lives...One Heart February 2008 Lord we offer Unto You On January 13th, our Cathedral Parish launched the 2008 stewardship financial support drive. The Parish Council and stewardship committee treated parishioners in the Fellowship Hall with words of encouragement in giving, and with sweet loukoumades and coffee, a traditional Greek treat. The sweetness of the loukoumades and the fellowship we shared only accented the true sweet spirit of giving. All giving must be born from a spirit of love. It is in that sweet spirit of love that we ask you, our beloved parishioners and brothers and sisters in Christ, to make your best and most generous pledge to our collective ministry for this year. I can quote from scripture to make the point over and over. But essentially it is you, in prayerful consideration that infuses the ministry with loving support to not only turn on the lights in our buildings, but to most especially turn on the light of Christ to our community. I got a chuckle out of the following stewardship related anecdote and I wanted to share it with you. A very wealthy man in the community was not known for his generosity to the church. The church was involved in its stewardship program so the fund-raising committee decided they had to pay him a visit. As they met with him, they said that in view of his considerable resources they were sure that he would like to make a substantial contribution to this program. I see, he said, so you have it all figured out, have you? In the course of your investigation did you discover that I have a widowed mother who has no other means of support but me? No, they responded, they did not know that. Did you know that I have a sister who was left by a drunken husband with five children and no means to provide for them? No, they said, we did not know that either. Well, sir, did you know also that I have a brother who is crippled due to an automobile accident and can never work another day to support his wife and family? Embarrassingly, they responded, no sir, we did not know that either. Well, he thundered triumphantly, I ve never given any of them a cent so why should I give anything to you? So, people live life this way. And they will reap what they sow. Only those who love the church and believe in that for which it stands can be expected to support it with their stewardship. If Christians do not direct a good portion of their stewardship to the life and work of the church, no one else will not the disinterested person, not the community charity funds and certainly not the state. The church depends for its support solely on those who love it. May God bless and prosper you Fr. John Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral V. Rev. Fr. John S. Bakas, Dean - Fr. Bill Tragus, Assistant 1324 S. Normandie Avenue -Los Angeles, CA 90006 Tel. 323.737.2424 Fax. 323.737.7029 www.stsophia.org
PRESIDENT S MESSAGE THE PARISH COUNCIL IS A MINISTRY The president was preparing to exit Air Force One on an official visit. Before exiting the plane he took what seemed like a very long time checking his appearance in the mirror first his hair, then his tie, and then his suit. When an aid teased him about his vanity, the president replied, When I go out that door, I m not just a man I am the United States of America. In much the same way, parish council members represent their parish and the Orthodox Christian faith. As leaders of the community, parish council members are on the front lines and are able to have a positive long term effect on their parish. To serve on the parish council is a ministry and those who serve are called to represent Christ to all whom they meet in all aspects of life. MISSION OF THE PARISH COUNCIL The mission of the parish as defined in the Uniform Parish Regulations and therefore the mission of the Parish Council is to keep, practice and proclaim the Orthodox Christian Faith pure and undefiled. In the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, the rich Man walked by poor Lazarus everyday. The Rich Man didn t hate Lazarus he just ignored him, committing the sin of indifference. The opposite of love is not hate. The opposite of love is indifference. We have been blessed with great treasures of the faith and Lazarus lies at our gate. Lazarus is the visitor that walks through the doors of our church on Sunday morning. Lazarus is the non-orthodox spouse. Lazarus is the lapsed Orthodox Christian visiting the parish after a long absence. Like the Rich Man in the parable, we often walk right by without noticing, and they eat from the crumbs that fall from our table. If we believe that in Orthodoxy we have the fullness of the Truth, then we have the great responsibility the Great Commission to share it with everyone. As Jesus said, Go therefore and make disciples of All nations Copied from a pamphlet written by PARISH RENEWEL, OUTREACH & EVANGELISM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PARISH COUNCIL ROSTER I am pleased to announce to you the Parish Council Board of Directors for the year 2008: Panos A. Angels Tom Martin Loula Moschonas Stephanie Caiopoulos-Lubian Sam Konugres President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President/ Chief Financial Officer Secretary Assistant Secretary Members: Sebastian Opffer, Alexa Pagonas, Ted Pastras, Peter Pallas, Luke Richard M. Curen, Toula Kalatzis, Karen Sarames. Associates: Eleni Constantine, Angela Karavedas, Aileen Strike Preonas. In His Service, Panos A. Angels- Angeletopoulos President Parish Council
PLEASE JOIN US ALL ARE WELCOME Hidden Children of Occupied Greece A traveling exhibit from The Jewish Museum of Greece in Athens This photo exhibit presents the life of 16 Jewish children from Greece,who escaped certain death during Greece s Nazi occupation, with the help of their Christian compatriots who hid them and supplied them with false identification papers. Exhibit Premiere Event Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Levy Exhibit Center Doors open at 7pm Evening will be attended by the Greek Ambassador to the U.S., the Deputy Foreign Minister, and leaders from Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel 10500 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles 90024 Phone # 310-475-7311
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS Helene Liatsos Maria Sarantes Pauline Evangelatos Peter Fettis George Varentges Irene Kouros Nickolas Edwards, Gina Petrunick Helen Stockhausen George Zonos Ann Moore Karen Sarames Cleo Anton Juanita Elefther Nicholas James Scarlett Billis Sofia Pappatheodorou Barbara Brotsis Stephen Demopoulos Costas Azariadis Leland K. Jessop Bea Wojtyla Constantina Oldknow Angela Eagar Mary Fondas Christina Kollias Theodora Naoumovitch Jean Serfas George Bougeoklis James Alex Peter Koustas Constantine Peroulias Despina Wilson Marsha Zagorianos Mary Kay Demetriou Mersy Loukaris Keagan Gauthier FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES FEBRUARY READERS & USHERS Sunday, February 3 Sunday, February 10 READER: Gary Lee READER: Demetri Camperos USHERS Lisa Zollo John Stamatiades Electra Koutsoukos George Baln USHERS Gene Chronopoulos Alexandra Georgiou Christina Georgiou Rosemary Georgiou Sunday, February 17 Sunday, February 24 READER: Timi Freshman READER: Stephanie Lubian USHERS Niki Korbakis Fofo Panagakis Maria Pelargos Alex Markos Lulu Kappos Anastasia and Nicholas Cokas Kim Costalupes Cleo and George Andrews Sonia and Nick Stathes Christine and Steven Callas Patricia and Pete Fettis Irene and Hugo Aviles Antonia and Glenn Lianos USHERS Alexandra Guirguis Pete Pallas Dinah Wellington Shelmadine Wellington FEBRUARY SACRAMENTS Saturday, February 2 Elliot Anenberge son of Martin and Katia Anenberg Godparent: Athena Daher BAPTISMS Saturday, February 2 Nicholas Kezios son of Steve and Vannessa Kezios Godparents: Vicki Kapogiannis and Angie Kapogiannis Saturday, February 9 Nicholas Vournas, son of Yeon Yi and Jorge Vournas Godparent: Peter Vournas Saturday, February 23 Niko and Dautry Karakasidis, children of Stamie Karakasidid Godparent: Christine Crokos Sunday, February 24 Lucas Daniel Kirages, son of Daniel and Kassandra Kirages Godparents: Cynthia and Theodore Spears Sunday, February 10 Linda Wilson Godparent: Heidi Sandstrom CHRISMATION A PRAYER FOR EVERYDAY Lord, Thou knowest better than I know myself that I am growing older and will someday be old. Keep me from the fatal habit of thinking I must say something on every subject and every occasion. Release me from craving to straighten out everybody s affairs. Make me thoughtful but not moody; helpful but not bossy. With my vast store of wisdom it seems a pity not to use it all, but thou knowest, Lord, that I want a few friends at the end. Keep my mind free from the recital of endless details; give me wings to get to the point. Seal my lips on my aches and pains. They are increasing and the love of rehearsing them is becoming sweeter as the years go by. I dare not ask for grace enough to enjoy the tales of others pains, but help me to endure them with patience. I dare not ask for improved memory, but for a growing humility and lessening cocksureness when my memory seems to clash with the memory of others. Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally I may be mistaken. Keep me reasonably sweet; I do not want to be a saint. Some of them are so hard to live with, but a sour old person is one of the crowning works of the devil. Give me the ability to see good things in unexpected people. And give me, O Lord, the grace to tell them so. Amen
Dear Ladies, Philoptohos is doing great, and all the members are working hard to achieve a very successful year. January is our Membership Month. You have already received the membership renewal letter, and many members answered promptly. Please check your mail and remember to send in your dues for 2008. Don t forget that February is the month when we choose our Mother of the Year. Applications are already available in the office. Please feel free to use them! On Thursday, February 21 we will have our Evening Assembly Meeting at the home of Helen Stathatos in San Marino. We will mail you the details shortly. This year s Vassilopita was a great success. All the members of the Philoptohos board served as the Vassilopita committee, and I extend my warmest thanks and congratulations for a job well done. Our Evening with Friends event honoring Harry Pappas surpassed all of our expectations, both monetarily and attendance. This is a great testimony to our honoree. And congratulations are deserved for Mariana Politis, chairman of the event, and her outstanding committee: Dorothea Ales, Aphie Agopiantz, Helene Ballas, Scarlet Billis, Frances Bissias, Tricia Ballas Kremer, Lola Gialketsis, Mary Galanis, Polly Ladicos, Helen Lambros, Sophie Mastor, Virginia Noyes, and Voula Siafaris. Continued best wishes for the New Year, Fondly, Dina Skouras Oldknow President PHILOPTOHOS SAVE THE DATE- SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2008 The National Philoptohos Society requests all chapters and members to support the American Heart Association s campaign to promote awareness of heart disease, the No.1 killer of American Women. Philoptohos members and parishioners of Saint Sophia Cathedral are asked to join this national movement and wear red to church on Sunday, February 3rd as a symbol of support of this program. This is a National call for women, by women, to take charge of their health and live stronger, healthier lives! Remember: Sunday, February 3, 2008 GO RED SUNDAY PHILOPTOHOS V.I.P. T h i s m o n t h a g r o u p o f o u r m e m b e r s a r e g o - ing on a fifteen-day cruise to the Panama Canal. We wish them Bon Voyage, happy times and a safe return. Mark your calendars for our annual Kathara Deftera Luncheon, March 10th. As in previous years, the Compline Service will start at 11:00 a.m., followed by the Lenten Luncheon, in the Fellowship Hall DANCE GROUP The St. Sophia Dance Group is now selling an instructional DVD/CD of your favorite Greek Dances. Ever wanted to be at the front of the line leading at your friend s Greek wedding or at the LA Greek Fest? Here is your opportunity...the St. Sophia Dance Program Directors have created a very easy to follow DVD and accompanying CD with all the Greek dances you need to know to lead the lines. They will be on sale in the St. Sophia Book shop. Please help support our dance ministry. Thank you! GREEK DANCE FOR ADULTS Calling all dancers who want to relive the camaraderie and fellowship that is FDF, without the competitive pressures and the stress of competing. I want to see if any single or married people would like to go to FDF and dance in the non-competitive category reserved for the seasoned Greek dancers. This is exhibition dancing, not competitive dancing, so you are under no pressure to do these steps exactly the way they should be done. If interested please email Ramsay at ramdonseik@hotmail.com. HELLENIC ACADEMY NEWS Adult classes in GREEK CONVERSATION will start Saturday, February 2nd at 11:45am (cathedral classrooms). This class will be taught by: Helen Dumas & Angeliki Ketseoglou. For further information, please contact: Mrs. Dumas @ 310-373- 0808 OTHER NEWS PROSPHORO We are in need of Prosphoro for the cathedral. If you would like to prepare Prosphoro for the cathedral, please see Jimmy Karatsikis. We thank all those who take the time to bake Prosphoro and bring it to the cathedral.
Saint Sophia Cathedral Youth Calendar 2007-2008 February Sunday 3 * Rite of Commitment class 8 14th 18th Sunday 24th March Saturday 1 Sunday 2 Sunday 9 Monday 10 Saturday 15 Sunday 16 Sunday 23 Saturday 29 Sunday 30 April Saturday 5 Sunday 6 Sunday 13 Saturday 19 Palm Cross Assembly Sunday 20 * FDF Weekend Ontario Convention Center * GOYA Basketball begins 1st game in Anaheim * Rite of Commitment class 9 * Youth Rally (GOYA & Jr. Goya) 10 a.m. 4 p.m. @ St. Paul / Irvine Meatfare Sunday * GOYA Basketball @ St. Nicholas/Northridge Cheesefare Sunday * GOYA Basketball home game Clean Monday * GOYA Basketball @ St. Katherine/Redondo Beach Sunday of Orthodoxy Youth event - Jr. High & High School after Church * Greek Independence Day / Greek School program & Luncheon * GOYA Basketball home game * GOYA Basketball home game * GOYA Basketball Quarter Finals @ John Muir HS - Pasadena * GOYA Basketball Semi Finals @ John Muir HS - Pasadena * GOYA Basketball Finals & Banquet At Bishop Conaty & St. Sophia * Saturday of Lazarus Liturgy & Pancake Breakfast followed by * Palm Sunday Friday 25 * Holy Friday Retreat 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM (Ages 3-11, Grades Pre-K to 6), includes Easter Egg Hunt Friday 25 Saturday 26 Sunday 27 May Sunday 4 Sunday 11 Sunday 18 May 23 26 June Sunday 8 June 28 July 3 * Holy Friday GOYA Lock-In (following evening service) * Holy Saturday (Lock-in ends after morning Liturgy) * Pascha / Easter Easter Picnic following services * Sunday of Thomas Egg Hunt * Mother s Day * Godparent s Sunday * Project Mexico mission trip (invitation from St. K s youth) * Youth BBQ for youth & parents - Last Day of Sunday School * Camp Axios Week - 14 years old and up are counselors July 7 11 * Camp Axios 2nd Week 26 Aug 2 * St. Sophia Camp 1st Week (Grades 2 12) August 2 9 * St. Sophia Camp Week 2 (Grades 2 12) September 5-7 * St. Sophia Greek Fest Sunday 14 * Sunday School Registration * Folk Dance Program Annual Parent Meeting / dance program begins
October Sunday 12 Monday 20 Sunday 26 November Sunday 2 Sunday 9 * Operation Christmas Child info will be given out * Metropolitan Gerasimos Name Day * OXI Day Celebration * Parent meeting for all Youth Groups Shoe Box collection for Christmas * Last day for Christmas shoe box collection JOY 3 5 grade Jr. GOYA 6 8 grade GOYA 9 12 grades ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAINT SOPHIA BASKETBALL Our Basketball season will begin after FDF weekend & practices will begin in the near future. The 1st game is Sunday, February 24th. Children and Teenagers between 12-19, both boys and girls, are welcome to join our basketball program. Anyone interested should contact Chris Markos at chrismarkos@aol.com RITE OF COMMITMENT CLASS SCHEDULE This program is for 8th grade and up. We will meet in the Board Room on the following Sundays: February 3, 24 Dates for our outreach projects and graduation are to be announced. If there are any questions, please contact Fr. Bill Tragus at frtragus@stsophia.org. YOUTH MINISTRY LEADER TRAINING All our youth workers and parents & teachers are invited to a Pan-Orthodox Youth Ministry Leader Training Seminar on Saturday, February 9th. Fr. Mark Leondis, Director of Youth Ministries for the Greek Archdiocese, will be the featured speaker and lead us through this wonderful training event. All youth workers as well as Jr. High & high school Sunday school teachers are welcome. The event goes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch is included. Cost $15. Phone: (949) 733 2366. Address: 4949 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, 92604 WINTER FAMILY CAMP The Metropolis is sponsoring a Winter Family Camp at St. Nicholas Ranch from Feb 1st 3rd. Enjoy family activities, worship, visiting the sequoias and playing in the snow. Plus, a fireside chat with Fr. Michael Rome. For more info, please call St. Nicholas Ranch at (559) 338 2103.
PHILOPTOHOS AN EVENING WITH FRIENDS HONORING HARRY PAPPAS Harry Pappas, Dena Skouras Oldknow, President, Mariana Politis, Chairman of the evening Father John Bakas, Harry Pappas, Metropolitan Gerasimos
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DAY - SUNDAY, JANUARY 27TH Constantine Boukidis, Past Parish Council President, Eleni Yokas, Sunday School, Father John, Bessie Politis, Past Parish Council President and Panos Angels, Parish Council President CHRISMATION IN CUBA - ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH Dana Econn at her Chrismation with Fr. John Bakas
COMMUNITY NEWS SAVE THE DATE-February 23, 2008 Annual Vasilopita Dinner dance of the Hellenic Society of Constantinople at the Wilshire Country Club. They will be having the traditional gold coin & a raffle for a 10 day trip for two people to five cities of Europe (Berlin, Munich, Vienna, Budapest & Zurich). The trip includes first class hotels, city tours, breakfast & dinner to the most exclusive restaurants, sightseeing, one night at the Vienna Opera House, spa for him and her, limousine transportation and much more. For reservations please call: Mary Morrison 818-500-0904 or Jeanette Owen Benetatos 323-660-5707 CONGRATULATIONS TO ONE OF OUR OWN! Andriana Mastor has been awarded the $5,000 Drenka Willen Prize for Poetry in Translation for her translation of Greek Poets Giorgos Seferis and Yiannis Ritsos. Drenka Willen is the distinguished Senior Editor at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and among others has worked with authors Gunter Grass, Umberto Eco, Octavio Paz, Italo Calvino, Jose Saramago, and Wyslawa Szymbroska. ALEX LYRAS AT THE ASYLUM THEATER Alex Lyras play, THE COMMON AIR, has been extended at the Asylum Theater in Hollywood. The show brings together six distinct characters during an airport delay, due to possible terrorist activity. This thought-provoking comedy has received raves from reviewers. Performances run Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm from February 8th to March 8th at Theater Asylum, 6320 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood CA 90038. Tickets are available at www.plays411.com/commonair, or by calling 323.960.4443 ($20 tkts can be for 1/2 price with code 008!) PARISHIONER DOROTHY SPIRUS IN COMEDY SHOW By popular demand, Dorothy Spirus returns to the Found Theatre with her funny, one-woman show of original characters, Children of a Lesser Goddess. The debut of this comedy sold out last October; it s back with an extended run, March 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, & 29, all Friday and Saturday nights, at 8:00. Written & performed by Dorothy Spirus & directed by Mike Ross. Here s what theatre-goers had to say: Hilarious! Vannie Karavas - Unique, comical characters! Tina Callas. Spirus s wit, delivery & contemporary material is not to be missed. Anyone who sees this performance will never look at this Philoptochos member & regular church-goer the same ever again! She s one funny Goddess who has it going on! Alexia Haidos Tickets: $10. The Found Theatre, 599 Long Beach Blvd. @ 6th St., Long Beach. For information and reservations, call 562/433-3363 or visit the website, www.foundtheatre. org. Support the arts! NEW BYZANTINE ICONS IN NARTHEX A new shipment of icons has arrived at Saint Sophia Cathedral. Please visit the narthex and peruse the beautiful icons and think of them for someone on your Christmas list. PHILANTHROPIA MINISTRY NEWS USED CLOTHING AND CANNED GOODS The needs of the less fortunate are always before us. As always, we are appreciative for your caring and support, so please continue to bring your good used clothing for men, women and children. Also do not forget to bring a canned good as often as you are able. Please deposit both at the back door of the bookstore. Please place all clothing donations on the back table next to the coke machine. Do not leave in the bookstore. Thank you for your cooperation. COMPUTERS Any and all computers are welcome. If any of you are upgrading your laptops, we would appreciate the old one. Please leave in the bookstore on Fr. Peter s desk so that they will be out of the way. We wish everyone a good month of January. God bless all of you. 5 TONS OF LOVE 5 Tons of Love celebrates 5 years of service. Once again we are able to show our Love of neighbor, together with the AMNOS Ministry who will, as in the previous 4 years, be trying to fill a 5 ton truck with your donation of quality clothing to be distributed to those less fortunate. Conduct your own clothing drive at school, work or in your neighborhood. This year s 5 TONS OF LOVE clothing drive will take place over the next six weeks and finish on February 24, the weekend after Valentine s Day. You may collect and drop off clothing any time between now and then. Please contact Fr. Bill Tragus or Dean Peratsakis for drop off info @ 818-351-0122 or dotos@msn.com Volunteers needed. Thank You. ORTHODOX MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Orthodox Marriage Encounter is for any couple who wants to enrich their Marriage. The weekend is designed to expand and deepen the joys a couple share together whether they ve been married for a short time or for many years. It is a weekend of positive and personal experience for a couple, which offers them a technique of loving communication that they can use for the rest of their lives. It s an opportunity for couples to look deeply into their relationship with each other and with God. Also, it is a time to share their feelings, their hopes, fears, joys, and frustrations. February 29 March 2, 2008. For information please log into: OrthodoxMarriageEncounter.org To register, please contact: Fr. Jim & Donna Pappas Church: (559) 233-0397 Home: (559) 454-1243 or Fr. John & Ellie Alexandres Church: (661) 945-1212 Home: (909) 793-8168
100th ANNIVERSARY STORIES Due to the overwhelming response of stories for the 100th Anniversary commemorative book, we may not be able to use every one which has been submitted or...we may choose to use excerpts from certain submitted stories. Please call with any questions: Vicky Ambatielos @ 323-275-7796 or Timi Freshman @ 310-271-5895 WHERE WILL THE MONEY GO? Funds Given through Patron letter for 100th Celebration We have sent our patron letters to the whole community and we have received some very generous responses. Thank You! The funds which you send us for the signature pages (to be placed at the end of the commemorative book) will be used for the CULTURAL, EDUCATION AND SPORTS FACILITY for the Greek Orthodox Community at large. Remembering that we are honoring the past, celebrating the present and envisioning the future, we thank you for your anticipated cooperation and love. Vicky Ambatielos and Timi Freshman 100th Anniversary Co-Chairs
THE FUTURE OF OUR COMMUNITY THE PROPOSED NEW SAINT SOPHIA CATHEDRAL CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, SPORTS AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER MORE FANTASTIC SURPRISES TO BE ANNOUNCED! ================================================= THE 100th ANNIVERSARY of The Greek Orthodox Community in Los Angeles A SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY June 7, 2008 Biltmore Bowl - Downtown Los Angeles Co-Chairs Vicky Zaferis Ambatielos and Timi Loomos Freshman Vicky @ 213-627-5061 or Timi @ 310-271-5895
SAINT SOPHIA GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL MONTHLY BULLETIN February, 2008 Very Rev. Fr. John S. Bakas, Dean Rev. Fr. Bill Tragus, Assistant Constance Callinicos, Choir Director Menelaos Trigonis, Protopsaltis Christopher Yokas, Organist SAINT SOPHIA CATHEDRAL PARISH COUNCIL Tom Martin, 1st Vice President Sam Konugres, Assistant Secretary Panos A. Angels, President Loula B. Moschonas, 2nd Vice President/Chief Financial Off. Stephanie Caiopoulos Lubian, Secretary MEMBERS Sebastian Opffer Alexa Pagonas Karen Sarames Ted Pastras Peter Pallas Toula Kalatzis Luke Richard Curren Associates: Eleni Constantine, Angela Karavedas, Aileen Strike Preonas AUDITING COMMITTEE Tom Moore Anthony Demetriou SAINT SOPHIA CATHEDRAL FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Angelo L. Pappas, Exec.Vice President Dr. James A. Demetriou, Treasurer John S. Sakellaris, President MEMBERS Andrew Evangelatos, Vice President Constantine Boukidis, Secretary V. Rev. Fr. John S. Bakas Gig Kyriacou John T. Pappas Nicholas Bissias Panos A. Angels George Preonas Alek Haidos William H. Oldknow Harry C. Vournas Peter C. Latsis, Honorary Presidential Appointments John G. Marakas III - First Vice President Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor Anthony A. Demetriou Tina Callas Timi Loomos Freshman Susan Patzakis Assistant to the President Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant PHILOPTOHOS SOCIETY Dina Skouras Oldknow, President Dianne Pruett, 1st Vice President Virginia Noyes, Recording Secretary Mary Gallanis, Treasurer Maria Toczek, 2nd Vice President Lola Gialketsis, Corresponding Secretary Scarlett Billis, Assistant Treasurer Connie Cooper, Advisor MEMBERS Dorothea Ales Frances Bissias Olga Jordan Pauline Ladicos Mariana Politis Helene Ballas Pauline Evangelatos A. Electra Koutsoukos Sophie Mastor Sonia Stathes Tricia Kremer OTHER MINISTRIES Altar Boys - Fr. Bill Tragus Choir - Constance Callinicos Greek School - Helen Dumas, Director Church School - Eleni Yokas Philoptohos V.I.P. - Dorothea P. Stamatiades, President Margaret Gillespe, Principal Camp - Melanie O Regan Dance Groups - Fr. Bill Tragus G.O.Y.A. - Fr. Bill Tragus Youth - Fr. Bill Tragus Bible Study - Fr. John & Fr. Bill Book Store -Alexandra & Larry Hughes Editor in Chief - Timi Loomos Freshman
Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral 1324 S. Normandie Ave Los Angeles, CA 90006 TIME SENSITIVE FIRST CLASS MAIL ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED MEMORIALS Sunday, February 3 Maria Athas, Sotirios Billis, John Speliopoulos, George Chagares, Theo Chagares, Gus P. Kappas, Evdokia Argyri, Ioannis Argyris, Vasilios Argyris, Michael Argyris, Pericles Argyris, Konstantinos Argyris, Gus Apostolos, Jean Apostolos, Anna Masouras, Christos Masouras, Sam Masouras, George Masouras, Penny Kostarellos, Manoles Papachatzakis, Charles Trutnik. Sunday, February 10 Panayiotis Gallanis, Vasiliki Gallanis, Theodosios Arvanitis, Petroula Arvanitis. Coffee Hour offered in loving memory of Panayiotis and Vasiliki Gallanis and Theodosios and Petroula Arvanitis by their children Mary and Andreas Gallanis, their grandchildren and their great grandchildren Sunday, February 17 Ioannis Metzidis, Artemios Metzidis, Marigo L. Stamatiades, James, Freda and Frank Matinas, Anna, Steve, Dennis and Bill Evangelatos, Elene and George Metarelis, Demosthenes and Marigo Dalli, Ann and Hoyt Goucher and Kenny Jones. Sunday, February 24 Pitsa Bonorris, Marion Maniatakos, Penny Rovas, Rebecca Rovas, George Rovas and Peter Rovas OBITUARY Mary Fondas Brown Born to Gus and Margaret Fondas in Youngstown, Ohio, Mary was a sister to Ann Titangos and Christopher G. Fondas. In 1959, she was married to Buddy C. Brown, until he passed away in 1979. Both Mary and Buddy were the entrepreneurs along with Mary and Chris Fondas, of Buddy Brown Toys in Studio city, CA. She loved children and enjoyed each and every one of them, as they browsed the aisles filled with toys and delight. She was a devout Christian who served God through her church, St. Sophia Cathedral. She was the first woman president of the Parish Council, a Sunday school teacher, and summer camp counselor. Mary died on January 8, 2008. We shall miss her greatly, but find comfort in the knowledge that she is now with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her memory will be with us in our hearts, eternally.