Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral God s people, serving God s people Sunday, 10th of February 2013 16 th Sunday of Matthew 1324 South Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles, 90006 Office: 323.737.2424 Fax: 323.737.7029 www.stsophia.org www.stsophia.org/bulletin Very Reverend Father John S. Bakas, Dean Reverend Father Allan Boyd, Assistant Priest
FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Executive Officers Andrew Evangelatos, President; Dr. James A. Demetriou, Vice President & C.F.O.; George Preonas, Vice President; Constantine M. Boukidis, Secretary; Tina Callas, Treasurer Members V. Rev. Fr. John S. Bakas; Nicholas Bissias; Timi Loomos Freshman; Alek Haidos; Steve Hanna; Michael Huffington; Gig Kyriacou; Brent 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 PARISH COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Officers Brent Noyes, President; Ted Pastras, Vice President; Stephanie Caiopoulos Lubian, Recording Secretary; Irene Andreadis, Corresponding Secretary; Michael Kraios, Treasurer & C.F.O. Members Jeanine Hanna; John Kopatsis; Glenn Lianos; Eleni Constantine Manolelis; Loula Moschonas; Alex Oxyzolou; Peter Pallas; Dean Peratsakis; Karen Sarames Dorothy Spirus Board of Auditors Jim Ananias; Tony Demetriou; Tom Moore CALENDAR FOR THIS WEEK Sunday, February 10th Orthros.............8:15am Studies in the Faith..........9:15am Memorials....... 9:45am Divine Liturgy............... 10:00am Monday, February 11th Catechism with Father Allan....7:30pm Tuesday, February 12th Women s Bible Study with Fr. John...... 10:00am Men s Bible Study with Fr. John.....11:30am Thursday, February 14th Old Testament Bible Study with Father Allan... CANCELLED Saturday, February 16th FDF Weekend Hellenic Academy (PreK 6)..... CANCELLED Hellenic Academy (Adults)......,,,CANCELLED Coffee Hour in the Huffington Center Maniatakos Fellowship Hall Sponsored in loving memory of Peter Mellos Sponsored in loving memory of Steven and Minnie Kirlakitsis, Achilles and Diamond Siokos and Sophia Salapatas 2
WECOME ARCHBISHOP DEMETRIOS and LEADERSHIP 100 We are honored to have in our midst our spiritual Father, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios who is celebrating the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy today here at Saint Sophia Cathedral. His Eminence is visiting the southland in connection with the annual meeting of Leadership 100 being held this weekend in Dana Point. His Eminence is being assisted by Archdeacon Panteleimon and our own Metropolis Chancellor Archimandrite Apostolos Koufallakis. We are also pleased to welcome members of Leadership 100 who are driving up from Dana Point to attend the Divine Liturgy. His Eminence will be greeting our parishioners in the Maniatakos Hall and members of Leadership 100 will also join us for refreshments and fellowship. Join us in welcoming His Eminence, visiting clergy and the dynamic members of Leadership 100. Welcome to all! We are brothers and sisters in faith and tradition and share in the sacred mysteries of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Lord s Prayer How wonderful it would be for all to learn phonetically to say the Lord s Prayer in Greek. Remarkably, it is the same sound and words written and used by the Apostles as they taught the prayer to newly baptized Christians. The sound and spirit continue to be the same.in English Phonetics of the Greek Pa-ter ee-mon oh en tees ou-ra-nees... --Our Father who art in heaven... a-ghi-as-thee-toe toe oh-no-ma sue... --Hallowed be Thy name... el-theh-toe ee va-see-lee-a sue yen-nee-thee-toe toe thel-ee-ma sue, --Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done... ohs en oo-ran-no kay eh-pee tees yees --On earth as it is in heaven... Tone ar-tone ee-mon ton eh-pee-oo-see-on thos ee-mean see-meh-ron --Give us our daily bread... kay ah-fes ee-mean ta o-phay-lee-ma-ta ee-mon, os kay ee-mees ah-fee-ehmen tees oh-fee-leh-tais ee-mon... --And forgive our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us... kay me ees-eh-nen-ghis ee-mas ees pee-raz-mon, ah-la ree-say ee-mas ah-po two po-neeh-roo --and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. 3
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MEMORIALS Pete Mellos - 1 Year, George Halax 1 Year Sophia Salapatas - 40 Days Christine Halax Minnie Kirlakitsis - 15 Years Michael Halax Steven Kirlakitsis - 17 Years Annetta Halax Diamond Siokos - 45 Years Kamwah Lou Achilles Siokos - 66 Years Hing Wei Wong Doris Noyes Nicole Frank Joseph Noyes May their memory be eternal ALTAR CANDLES One side offered in loving memory of Sophia Salaptas and Pete Mellos by Vera Brotsis and his God-Daughter Janelle Brotsis Gale One side offered in loving memory of Doris and Joseph Noyes by Brent and Virginia Noyes and Family ALTAR TABLE CANDLES Both sides offered in loving memory of Sophia Salapatas by Crystal Salapatas and Family SOLEA CANDLES Both sides offered in loving memory of Peter Mellos by Tony, Donna and Anthony Tyler Mellos PERPETUAL LIGHTS Offered in loving memory of George, Christine, Michael, Annetta Halax; Kamwah Lou; Hing Wei Wong; Nicole Frank by the Lou and Halax Family ALTAR FLOWERS Both sides offered in loving memory of Peter Mellos by Tony, Donna and Anthony Tyler Mellos COFFEE HOUR Sponsored in loving memory of Peter Mellos by Tony, Donna and Anthony Tyler Mellos Sponsored in loving memory of Steven and Minnie Kirlakitsis; Achilles and Diamond Siokos; Sophia Salapatas by Nick and Angela Siokos ****************************************************************** SAINT SOPHIA RESIDENCE AVAILABLE FOR RENT One Bedroom apartment and three bedroom apartment available. If interested please call 323/731-7178 or 323/737-2424 ext. 207 5
Υμνος Ἀναστάσιμο Ἀπολυτίκιον - Ἦχος γ Εὐφραινέσθω τὰ οὐράνια, ἀγαλλιάσθω τὰ ἐπίγεια, ὅτι ἐποίητε κράτος ἐν βραχίονι αὐτοῦ ὁ Κύριος ἐπάτησε τῷ θανάτῳ τὸν θάνατον. πρωτότοκος τῶν νεκρῶν ἐγένετο, ἐκ κοιλίας ᾍδου ἐρρύσατο ἡμᾶς, καὶ παρέσχε τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος. Ἀπολυτίκιον τοῦ Ἁγίου Χαραλάμπους - Ἦχος δ Ὡς στῦλος ἀκλόνητος, τῆς Ἐκκλησίας Χριστοῦ, καὶ λύχνος ἀείφωτος τῆς οἰκουμένης σοφέ, ἐδείχθης Χαράλαμπες, ἔλαμψας ἐν τῷ κόσμῳ, διὰ τοῦ μαρτυρίου, ἔλυσας τῶν εἰδώλων, τὴν σκοτόμαιναν μάκαρ διὸ ἐν παρρησίᾳ Χριστῷ, πρέσβευε σωθῆναι ἠμας. ς Κοντάκιον - Ἦχος β Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία πρὸς τὸν Ποιητὴν ἀμετάθετε, Μὴ παρίδης ἁμαρτωλῶν δεήσεων φωνάς, ἀλλὰ πρόφθασον, ὦς ἀγαθή, εἰς τὴν βοήθειαν ἡμῶν, τῶν πιστῶς κραυγαζόντων σοί. Τάχυνον εἰς πρεσβείαν, καὶ σπεῦσον εἰς ἱκεσίαν, ἡ προστατεύουσα ἀεί, Θεοτόκε, τῶν τιμώντων σε. 6
HYMNS OF THE DAY Resurrection Apolytikion - Tone 3 Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord has done a mighty deed with His arm; by death He has trampled on death. The first born of the dead He has become. From Hades depths He has delivered us; and granted to the world His great mercy. Apolytikion of St Haralambos - Tone 4 O wise Haralambos, you were proven an unshakable pillar of the Church of Christ; an ever-shining lamp of the universe. You shone in the world by your martyrdom. You delivered us from the moonless night of idolatry O blessed one. Wherefore, boldly intercede to Christ that we may be saved. Troparion of Saint Sophia (Holy Wisdom) Tone 4 Plagal Blessed are You O Christ our God, Who as all wise the fishermen You showed forth; By sending your Holy Spirit down upon them and through them the universe You drew unto your net. O lover of mankind Glory to You. Kontakion - Tone 2 Protector of Christians, champion undefeated, mediator most sure with our creator, disregard not the voice of prayer of sinners, but come quickly in your goodness, to help us who cry out to you with faith:be swift to intercede, make haste to supplicate, Theotokos, protector always of those who honour you. 7
EPISTLE READING EPISTLE READER...DINAH WELLINGTON Priest: Let Us Attend Reader: The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord.Oh God, hear my cry. Priest: Wisdom Reader: The Reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 2:1-10 Priest: Let us be Attentive... Reader: TIMOTHY, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier on service gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to satisfy the one who enlisted him. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. It is the hardworking farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over what I say, for the Lord will grant you understanding in everything. Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, as preached in my gospel, the gospel for which I am suffering and wearing fetters like a criminal. But the word of God is not fettered. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus with its eternal glory. 8
GOSPEL READING The Reading is from The Gospel of Matthew 25:14-30 The Lord said this parable: "A man going on a journey called his servants and entrusted to them his property; to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. He who had received the five talents went at once and traded with them; and he made five talents more. So also, he who had the two talents made two talents more. But he who had received the one talent went and dug in the ground and hid his master's money. Now after a long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them. And he who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, 'Master, you delivered to me five talents; here I have made five talents more.' His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a little, I will set you over much; enter into the joy of your master.' And he also who had the two talents came forward, saying, 'Master, you delivered to me two talents; here I have made two talents more.' His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a little, I will set you over much; enter into the joy of your master.' He also who had received the one talent came forward, saying, 'Master, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not winnow; so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.' But his master answered him, 'You wicked and slothful servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sowed, and gather where I have not winnowed? Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have received what was my own with interest. So take the talent from him, and give it to him who has the ten talents. For to everyone who has will more be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who has not, even what he has will be taken away. And cast the worthless servant into the outer darkness; there men will weep and gnash their teeth." As he said these things he cried out: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!" 9
MINISTRY NEWS PHILOPTOHOS NEWS GO RED FOR WOMEN TODAY! Heart Disease is still the Number 1 killer of women in America! The Heart Association and Philoptohos are reminding you to have regular check-ups with your doctor ask about heart disease - and take care of yourself. A nice walk once in a while is a great way to relax and is good for your heart. MEMBERSHIP: Don t forget to join Philoptohos if you have not done so. ELECTIONS: This is an election year for the Board of Directors. The election meeting will be held on May 23rd. If you wish to run, please send your name to us before April 12th. Qualifications: in order to run you must be over 18 years of age; a baptized or chrismated Orthodox Christian woman; a steward in good standing with our Philoptohos chapter and with Saint Sophia Cathedral, and have attended 4 general meetings from May 2012 through April 2013. SPRING DONATIONS: We will be joining with the Sunday School in collecting canned foods for the Los Angeles Mission during Lent in the month of April. Canned vegetables and fruits, coffee, rice, juices, instant potatoes and canned meats are all welcome. We also will be collecting socks and undergarments for the women and children in the safe houses that are run by the Domestic Violence Agency. Let s give them hope for a better tomorrow. Spring is a renewal of life for the Earth and for our souls as we prepare for Easter. We must never forget that the victims of poverty and violence need hope that their lives will be renewed. Get ready for April and start stocking up on some of these items when you see them on sale or specials in the stores. Our next meeting will be on Sunday, March 17th right after liturgy. There is no general assembly meeting in February. With love in Christ s service, Virginia Noyes and the Philoptohos Board of Directors 10
MINISTRY NEWS (continued) PHILOPTOHOS VIP NEWS HARRAHS RINCON CASINO, TEMECULA - Tuesday, February 26th Chairperson Pitsa Schwartz at (310) 822-6527 or co-chair Athina Lolonis at (818) 846-1357. Please make checks in the amount of $10.00 payable to Philoptohos VIP c/o Pitsa Schwartz, 4151 Via Marina #212, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. Paid reservations by Feb 12th. Please arrive at church by 8:00 am to insure your seat. KATHARA DEFTERA - Monday, March 18th Keep this day open to attend morning compline and a delicious Lenten luncheon prepared by the VIP Board at the start of our Lent. The cost is $12.00 per person. For reservations please call chairperson Vicky Deryiades at (310)279-3722 or co-chair Irene Metropetros at (323)346-5223. In His Service, Mary Morrison Philoptohos VIP President ******************************************** Pan-Arcadian Federation of America Nea Mantineia Chapter #102 Cordially invites you to their Apokriatiko Dinner Glendi Saturday March 9th, 2013 Huffington Center at Saint Sophia Cathedral Maniatakos Ballroom No host cocktails 6:00 P.M. Dinner 7:30 P.M. Donation $70.00 per person Students with I.D. $50.00 per person Music by Takis Kokotas "Costumes are Optional with Best Costume Award" Please make your paid reservation by March 3rd, 2013 Mail to Mary Kezios: c/o Nea Mantineia Chapter #102 P.O. Box 147, Downey CA 90241 For Information please call: Mary Kezios (562)923-7110 Gregory Roumpos (562) 596-4900 11
BOOKSTORE NEWS Newly arrived from the Life Giving Spring Monastery are handcrafted products from the nuns including fruit preserves, olives, soaps and komboskini. Also, as recommended by Fr. John, are copies of the book Proof of Heaven, a neurosurgeon s fascinating and inspiring account of his spiritual journey during a life threatening illness. Other books recommended in stock of special interest are: Thirsting for God by Gallatin and The Mountain of Silence by Markides. ******************************************* Sign Up For Our Home Building Trip With Project Mexico This Summer July 11th-17th For 25 years, teams going to Project Mexico have been building weather-tight homes for families in Tijuana, Mexico. Project Mexico homes are constructed entirely with volunteer labor like ours. All of the families we build for are carefully interviewed. The most impoverished families in Tijuana are selected, based entirely on their current and future needs. The families that we build for are often migrants from rural towns who generally make only about $4.50/day. Thus, when we drive through the communities where they live and where we ll be building, we ll see numerous homes made of old garage doors, wooden pallets, tarps, tires or cardboard, with dirt floors inside that turn to mud when it rains (a perfect environment to grow bacteria & disease). Our mission is to replace these shanties with solid structures. Four days after our group's arrival, families are given a home with a health-sustaining concrete floor, solid walls, a watertight roof, a warm interior, a locking door, and a new way of life. In short, we get to offer our neighbors the love of Christ in very tangible ways. One mother of seven was quoted as saying, This house will make a very big difference in my life! I used to worry all the time that my house would fall down on my children. Now I will have peace because I know that won't happen...god has sent you in answer to my prayers. What s the cost? The work trip fee for the week is $490 per person. This covers food, lodging, and building materials. Groups will also need a vehicle to transport them for the week with Mexican Car Insurance, which runs about $100 per vehicle. The balance of our fees must be turned in by, *March 31, 2013.* It s time to start filling out our registration packets and get going on fund raising for our trip. See Fr Allan Boyd 12
SAVE THE DATE: LMU'S 2013 HUFFINGTON ECUMENICAL SYMPOSIUM: "ICONS AND IMAGES" 13 Feb. 22-23, 2013 Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Meals be and refreshments will provided. Loyola Marymount University University Hall, Ahmanson Auditorium, 1 LMU Drive Los Angeles, CA 90045 The 2013 Huffington Ecumenical Symposium: "Icons and Images" is the first of a three-year series exploring the contribution of the liturgical arts to the lives of the Orthodox and Catholic churches. "Icons and Images" will examine the living tradition of iconography and sacred art and cover topics such as praying with icons, the ritual use of icons, beauty in sacred art and the ministry of the liturgical artist. Participants will learn about the past and future of sacred art from world-renowned scholars, including Archimandrite Robert Taft, S.J., Thomas Lucas, S.J., Sister Vassa Larin and Bissera Pentcheva, among others. This free public event is a collaboration with the Henry Luce Foundation and the Virginia H. Farah Foundation and includes ecumenical prayer, fellowship, meals and a reception. Invitation to follow in January 2013. Questions? Call 310.338.1917 ******************************************** Joy of Parenting Classes-Today in the Work Study Room Join your fellow parishioners in a lively discussion of parenting children of all ages: from toddlers to teens and beyond. Today, following Holy Communion. We conclude at noon. Today's topic: "Personal Memories of being a Child." Come with your concerns and questions or just listen; there is no pressure to speak to the class. It s a wonderful way to get acquainted with other parents. There is no fee to attend. Classes are held in the Huffington Center, Work/Study Room, upstairs near the left-hand side staircase. The Joy of Parenting Ministry is facilitated by Barbara Kappos, MSW and Nikolaos Stefanidis, Ph.D. Upcoming class: Feb. 24 "Raising Children in the 21st Century."
St. Sophia's own acolyte and example of Orthodox Christian faithfulness, Kenyatta Smith, is featured on the cover of one of Harvard's publications for ranking second in his league for blocking percentage. God bless you Kenyatta! We love you! 14
For those who are sick or suffering St. James advises us, If anyone among you is sick, let him call for the elders of the Church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. (James 5:13-14) Ensuring that St Sophia s parishioners continue to be cared-for and prayed-for, please list names below of those in our midst that need prayer. Feel free to request the personal prayer of one of our priests after services, or to schedule this with one our priests during St Sophia Cathedral s office hours. As you request prayer, you may also wish to make an offering to Saint Sophia s Altar Fund. Label: For the health of PLEASE PRINT CLEARY: Please submit this form to: Saint Sophia Cathedral Office 1324 S Normandie Ave. Los Angeles CA 90006 When you write or update your will, please remember Saint Sophia Cathedral. Your gift will live into eternity. 15
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