Saint Sophia Axiologa worth mentioning DECEMBER 4, 2016 10 th Sunday of St. Luke
- FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXECUTIVE OFFICERS George E. Preonas, President; Dr. James A. Demetriou, Vice President & C.F.O.; Constantine M. Boukidis, Secretary; Tina Callas, Treasurer MEMBERS V. Rev. Fr. John S. Bakas, Timi Loomos Freshman, Alek Haidos, Steve Hanna, Gig Kyriacou, Diane Sakellaris Lapa, Tony Natsis, Brent Noyes, John Peterson, Jean-Paul Wardy, Jim Zaferis PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS Andrew J. Demetriou, Foundation General Counsel John G. Marakas III, Sr. Advisor to the Board ADVISOR TO THE PRESIDENT Anthony Demetriou TRUSTEES EMERITUS Andrew Evangelatos, Nicholas Bissias and John T. Pappas 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 e 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: General Assembly 2. Today: Christmas Musicfest 3. Wednesday, December 7: The Science of Spirituality 4. Thursday, December 8: Philoptochos V.I.P. Christmas Luncheon 5. Saturday, December 10: Philoptochos Light the Path 6. Sunday, December 11: AHEPA Christmas Party 7. Sunday, December 18: Sunday School Christmas Pageant 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 class is every Tuesday at 11 am. DONATIONS ARE NEEDED We are in need for donations of the Commandaria wine. The wine may be purchased across the street at Papa Christos or through the internet. The tradition in the church is for parishioners to bring the wine and make the offering bread...the Prosforo. Thank you. Donations being accepted for gracing our church with Christmas Poinsettias. Please indicate on your personal check Christmas flowers. If you need any additional information please see Jimmy in the Narthex. 2
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY AGENDA Today after Liturgy 4
Ω Ο Ν Inner Stillness Meditation Center The Science of Spirituality: Orthodox Perspective Presented by Dr. Menas C. Kafatos, V. Rev. Fr. John Bakas and Maria Baltazzi These sessions will delve into the relationship between science and Orthodox spirituality as integral aspects of our world. Science and spirituality are converging: Both science and spirituality seek unity, one by exploring the outer world, the other by exploring the inner world. Orthodox Christian spirituality is ancient, profound and applicable to today s world as a means to remove doubts of the mind and observe inner peace. The relevance of modern quantum mechanics is that we can now have meaningful dialogue between science and spirituality without the trappings of past meaningless opposition. We will explore how the findings of modern science is actually very relevant to our own everyday lives. The sessions will include practical guided contemplations of scientific truths and how we can apply them in a true spiritual awareness The vision of such a new way of seeing what is already there is profound, yet common. The session will be led by renown physicist, international speaker and writer, Dr. Menas Kafatos. Father John will share a few words. Followed by a guided Prayer of the Heart Meditation led by Parish Council Member and Meditation Teacher, Maria Baltazzi. Maria Maniatakos Pavilion Room, Huffington Center of Saint Sophia Cathedral Last session of three on December 7, 2016 Time: 6:00pm - 9:30pm New Time, dinner starts 30 minutes earlier Cost: $20 includes dinner. Dinner is at 6:00pm. Session begins at 7pm. 5
PRAYER OF THE HEART WORKSHOPS Please join Parish Council Member and Meditation Teacher, Maria Baltazzi, as she leads group sessions on an inward journey, using the Prayer of the Heart to discover how contemplative prayer meditation can benefit us and the world around us. The Prayer of the Heart is based on the Jesus Prayer. Each week will begin with a short discussion on spirituality followed by a guided meditation. The meditation workshops will be held every two weeks. Next Session: Dec 13. Also, the week before the holidays: Dec 20. After the New Year, Jan 3, 17, and 31. Maria Maniatakos, Pavilion Room Huffington Center of Saint Sophia Cathedral Time: 7pm 8pm Cost: Community Gift Questions or discussion topic suggestions can be sent to happy@pixhappiness.com. 6
PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS Saturday, December 10 th Light the Path A Christmas Luncheon "Light the Path" is the major Metropolis Philoptochos fundraiser to help with financial aid to students from our metropolis who attend Hellenic College/Holy Cross. It is a wonderful day of celebration during the Christmas season to support our future priests, pastoral assistants and educators. Philoptochos chapters from our metropolis offer beautifully decorated Christmas trees and collectable items, as well as various Christmas goodies in our boutique. We also have elegantly wrapped Mystery Santa Boxes that guests rush to purchase. Guests from all over Southern California attend this lovely event to help make a difference in the life of our students. Please respond. There is still time to join us at a Saint Sophia table. If you are not able to attend, a donation in any amount is welcomed. See you on Saturday, December 10 th at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Long Beach. Thank you and may God continue to bless you and your loved ones this Christmas Season! For Reservations: Please make out your check for $70 per person To: Metropolis of San Francisco Philoptochos Mail to: Metropolis of San Francisco P.O. Box 230516 Encinitas, CA 92023-0516 For more information, please call: 415.431.2600 or email: office@sfphiloptochos.org 7
PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS COOKIES FOR THE CONCERT RECEPTION TODAY We welcome cookies for the annual Christmas Musicfest under the Byzantine Dome for the reception afterwards. Please bring them to church either this morning or before the concert by 7:00pm. Thank you! ANGEL TREE The Angel Tree will be located in the ballroom during Coffee Hour. Pleases stop by and pick out a tag to donate to one of the needy families we are sponsoring for Christmas. For questions, please see Christina Peratsakis. POINTSETTIAS BOUND FOR THE INFIRMED OR HOME Christmas and the holidays offer more quality time to spend with family, friends and those who may need our presence. Please let us know of persons who are ill, convalescing or home bound. We will have poinsettias at church on Sunday, December 18 th for these members. Our Philoptochos chapter would like to remember these members by making occasional visits throughout the year, when we are invited to do so. MARK YOUR CALENDARS Philoptochos General Assembly ~ Sunday, January 22, 2017 8
PHILOPTOCHOS V.I.P Thursday December 8, 2016 Annual Christmas Luncheon Maniatakos Hall 11:00 am Donation $25.00 Reservations a must: Please call Mersy Loukaris phone: 323-661-1592 Make check payable to Philoptochos VIP and mail to Mersy Loukaris, 3841 Edenhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90039. As always there will be Christmas Joy, Fellowship, excellent food by Niko Begakis, entertainment, and Calanda. In His Service, Mersy Loukaris V.I.P. President SUNDAY SCHOOL PAGEANT Mark your calendars! Sunday, December 18th, the Saint Sophia Sunday School program will present its 20th annual Christmas Pageant at the end of the Divine Liturgy. Students must be ages 6 months through 12 participate. 9
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11:00 am Saturday, November 19,2016 Greek Orthodox Church of the Resurrection Castro Valley, California Saturday, December 10, 2016 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church Long Beach, California $70 per person Call: 415-431-2600 Email: office@sfphiloptochos.org Visit: sfphiloptochos.org 13
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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. 9:00am Orthros 10:00am Liturgy 15