Saint Sophia Axiologa worth mentioning SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 Sunday after the Holy Cross
FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXECUTIVE OFFICERS George E. Preonas, President; James A. Demetriou, PhD, Vice President; Constantine M. Boukidis, Secretary; Tina Callas, Treasurer MEMBERS V. Rev. Fr. John S. Bakas; Timi Loomos Freshman; Alek Haidos; Steven C. Hanna; 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; Dean Peratsakis, Vice President; Jeanine Hanna, Treasurer; Karen Sarames, Recording Secretary; Dinah Wellington, Corresponding Secretary MEMBERS Bertha Angels; Maria Baltazzi; Jonas Metin; Costa Bargeliotes; Peter Cosfol; Mauro Metini; George Rizkalla; William Bill Striglos; Anna Yallourakis; Paris Yatskar; Chris Stavaridis BOARD OF AUDITORS: Jim Ananias; Anthony A. Demetriou; Tom Moore Saint Sophia Cathedral 1324 S. Normandie Ave Los Angeles, CA 90006 Office: 323.737.2424 Fax: 323.737.7029 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. Today: Philoptohos General Assembly Meeting 2. Today: American Kid Book Presentation 3. Thursday, September 22: Philoptohos VIP Luncheon and Movie 4. Fri, October 7: Saint Sophia Camp Golf Classic and Camp Reunion 5. Fri, Sat, Sun, October 7, 8, & 9: LA Greek Fest 6. Tues, Wed, Thu, October 18, 19, & 20: Philoptohos V.I.P trip to Laughlin Nevada LIFE IN FAITH STUDIES 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. Don t miss this wonderful opportunity to grow in your faith. Classes meet in the General Assembly Room. Co-Ed Bible Studies classes are every Tuesday at 11:00 am. HOLY BREAD We are currently accepting and are in need of "Prosforo" bread. If you have any questions please see Jimmy in the Narthex. 2
OUR 18TH ANNUAL GREEK FESTIVAL NEW DATE RENEWED CONCEPT MORE FUN We depend on our donors and volunteers that contribute their time and money to the L. A. Greek Fest and to the Saint Sophia Cathedral Community, their efforts help people grow spiritually. Please make a donation or volunteer now. 3
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PHILOPTOHOS V.I.P NEWS Luncheon and a Movie Donation of $10.00 Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 11:00 am at St. Sophia Pavilion The V.I.P. s are pleased to host the film " In the Footsteps of the Argonauts" (with English Subtitles). A powerful historical documentary that follows the fortunes of the Greeks living on the Black Sea with particular emphasis on the City of Trebizond (Trabzon in modern Turkey) was not only the longest surviving of the Byzantine successor states, but also a symbol of the Greek communities which have lived and thrive on the shores of the Black Sea since the 8th century B.C. in Eastern Pontus. Deadline for reservations: September 18, 2016 Chairman: Jayne Poullos: 310-429-3949. Reservations; Angela Ananias; 562-695-7234. Please make checks payable to Philoptohos VIP and mail to Angela Ananias at 4017 Overcrest Drive, Whittier, CA 90601. 9
PHILOPTOHOS V.I.P NEWS Philoptohos V.I.P. Trip to Laughlin Nevada October 18-20, 2016 The VIP board has planned a wonderful trip for you, 3 days 2 nights, at the Edgewater Hotel in Laughlin, Nevada. Cost is $110 per person double occupancy or $120 single occupancy. The rates include the hotel room for 2 nights, bed tax, luggage handling, bus, driver s tip, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast buffet. Please send your paid reservations payable to PHILOPTOHOS V.I.P. c/o Ourania Giagtzoglou 520 W. Buckthorn Street, Inglewood, CA 90301 (telephone 310-259 -1059) by September 10, 2016 to secure a room and your seat on the bus. Reservations will be on a first-come first servedbasis. We only have 25 rooms reserved. No refunds for cancellations after September 30, 2016, unless you find a replacement for your room. We will leave the Saint Sophia Parking area on Tuesday, October 18 at 8 AM SHARP. Please arrive at least ½ hour prior to departure for check in and luggage tags in front of the chapel. We will be returning Thursday, October 20, at about 6 pm. On our way to Laughlin and back to Los Angeles, we will stop for lunch. Everyone should be prepared to pay their own expense for lunch. You may bring your koulourakia or snacks along, we will provide the water Sincerely. Ourania Giagtzoglou, Trip Chairman Angela Ananias, Co-Chairman Mersy Loukaris, V.I.P President 10
PHILOPTOHOS NEWS Now that summer is over, we hope you will join Philoptohos in making a difference in someone's life...no matter how small. Visit us at our table during Coffee Hour. Our first General Assembly Meeting is TODAY, SEPTEMBER 18th at the Saint Sophia Community Center. Since we begin a new Ecclesiastical Year on September 1st, we will have as guest speaker, the Very Reverend Father John S. Bakas presenting, One Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. We hope you will all come to hear this special presentation. Lunch will be served at $10 per person, so as a courtesy, please call Dorothea Ales to make your reservation...818-990- 6241. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Sunday, September 18... GENERAL ASSEMBLY Sunday, October 23...GENERAL ASSEMBLY Sunday, November 20.. PHILOPTOCHOS THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON Thursday, December 8...V.I.P. CHRISTMAS PARTY 11
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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. 15