Saint Sophia Axiologa worth mentioning MAY 22, 2016 Sunday of the Paralytic
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; 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: LAPD Olympic Division Greek Policemen Uniform Presentation 2. Tuesday, May 24: Philoptohos V.I.P. Senior Citizen of the Year Luncheon 3. Saturday, June 4: Come Fly With Me! 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. JOY OF PARENTING CLASS Join your fellow parishioners in a lively discussion of parenting children of all ages. Class will be held in the Work/ Study Room in the Huffington Center, upstairs, near the left -side staircase, immediately following Holy Communion and concluding at 12:15 p.m. Come with your concerns and questions or just listen; there is no pressure to speak to the class. It s a wonderful way to become acquainted with other parents. There is no fee to attend. The Joy of Parenting Ministry is facilitated by Barbara Kappos, LCSW and Dr. Nik Stefanidis, Ph.D. Barbara and Nik are stepping down from their duties as facilitators and this will be their final session. Please join us for discussion and to thank them for their years of service to our community. 2
"Come Fly With Me!" A New Supersonic Musical Revue Come fly with us as we travel through the Sammy Cahn Songbook - the most recorded songwriter of the 20th Century. Featuring songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Mario Lanza, Doris Day, Bing Crosby, Jo Stafford, and more. Features songs such as "Come Fly With Me", "Three Coins in the Fountain", "High Hopes", and "All the Way." Starring Mindy Montavon, Perry Lambert, Samantha Dunn, and David Zack Featuring the piano artistry of Wayne Moore! Saturday, June 4th at Saint Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church Showtime: 7:30PM A reception after the program. Flight plan: A musical journey through the lyrics of Sammy Cahn! Weather: Perfect! Conditions: Light and breezy, no air pockets over this vocal paradise. Never found the flying better with a free-and-easy musical take off! Pilot log: Come Fly With Me, Heard That Son Before, Time After Time, Day by Day, Be My Love, Three Couns In The Fountain, All The Way, High Hopes, Call Me Irresponsible, It s Been a Long, Long, Time, Love and Marriage, The Second Time Around, The Tender Trap, MY Kind of Town and many, many, more! Destination: A supersonic evening of music and fun! 3
OUR 18TH ANNUAL GREEK FESTIVAL NEW DATE RENEWED CONCEPT MORE FUN 4
A special presentation on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 12:30 pm at the Maniatakos Hall of the Huffington Center Saint Sophia Cathedral Greek Orthodox Community will present a Greek policemen uniform from Olympia, Greece, the home of the Olympic Games Presented to the Olympic Station of LAPD and to Captain Palazzolo as a celebration of the connection and special relationship of the Greek Community of Saint Sophia Cathedral to the Olympic Division of LAPD 5
PHILOPTOHOS VIP May 24, 2016, Tuesday. Senior Citizen of the Year Luncheon, Honoring Faye & Jim Demetriou 11:30 am at the Maniatakos Fellowship Hall. Donation $25.00. Reservations are required by May 18, 2016. Please call Mary Kezios 562-923-7110 or Angela Ananias at 562-695- 7234. Make checks payable to Philoptohos VIP and mail to Mary Kezios, 10409 Casanes Ave. Downey, CA 90241. June 23, 2016, Thursday, at 11:00 AM, Luncheon and Book Presentation We are honored to have Connie Constant as our guest to present her new book, American Kid, Nazi-Occupied Greece Through a Child s Eyes. Connie is a local author and a parishioner of Saint Katherine s at Redondo Beach. Please come and join us for Connie s presentation of the book. Books will be available for signing and purchase. Lunch will be served free of charge at the Huffington Center. Everyone is welcomed but reservations are required so we can plan for the luncheon. Please RSVP with Vivi at (310) 215-3130 or Angela Ananias at 562-695-7234. In His service; Mersy Loukaris VIP President 6
PHILOPTOHOS \ Saint Sophia Philoptohos Debutante Presentation Ball 2017 Plans are underway for the SAINT SOPHIA PHILOPTOHOS DEBUTANTE PRESENTATION BALL to be held on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Interested young ladies who will be high school juniors (aged 16) and older should contact the Presentation Ball Co-Chairmen, Katrina Beers (714)936-7900 or Georgia Kezios (562)865-7700. An informational meeting will be held at the Saint Sophia Cathedral Huffington Center THIS Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. 2016 NATIONAL PHILOPTOCHOS CONVENTION JULY 3-8, 2016 Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Nashville, Tennessee For more information contact: judie.christopoulos@gmail.com We will be sending delegates from our Philoptohos, but ladies may attend as a non-delegate as well. Our Philoptochos will be working with FOCUS to serve the needy school children during summer. Please see flyer enclosed in bulletin. We would love to have you be a part of this philanthropy. 7
5 TONS OF LOVE As we celebrate during this beautiful Paschal season, let us once again show our Love of neighbor. Please join the AMNOS Ministry and the students of our St. Sophia Sunday School, in an attempt to fill a 5 ton truck with your donation of quality clothing which will be distributed to those less fortunate. Conduct your own clothing drive at school, work or in your neighborhood. This, St. Sophia's 13th annual!, 5 TONS OF LOVE clothing drive will take place over the next four weeks. Clothing may be dropped off at the St. Sophia Sunday school office. For more info please contact Eleni Yokas (eleniyokas@gmail.com), Dean & Christina Peratsakis (818-351-0122 or dotos@msn.com) or any one of our Sunday school teachers. Volunteers needed. Thank you. 8
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PACK A BACKPACK FOR CHILDREN! The Philoptohos Society will be collecting NEW backpacks for homeless children who pass through the Los Angeles Mission. On Sunday, July 31 after liturgy, join us in the Maniatakos Ballroom for lunch. Your admission price into the luncheon will be one NEW backpack (or more if you want) - OR a monetary donation for the Mission. You may purchase backpacks for boys or girls, from Kindergarten through college age. A different choice, instead of a backpack, would be to donate items to put into the backpacks, such as Kleenex packages, notebook paper, pencils or pens. (Please NO markers). Imagine the circumstances for children living on the streets, in abandoned buildings or alleys. Getting up every day and trying to focus on school is hard enough, let alone for someone who has no bed to sleep in, little food and struggling every day just to stay alive. If you have any questions, please contact Virginia Noyes at Ginoyes@aol.com. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! No donation is too small! We hope to see you at the luncheon!! FOUNDATION RESIDENCE There is a 2 bedroom apartment available. If interested, please call the church s office at 323-737-2424 and leave a message. 10
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