Saint Sophia Axiologa worth mentioning APRIL 24, 2016 Palm Sunday
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; Dinah Wellington; Paris Yatskar; Associate Member; 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: Palm Sunday Lenten Luncheon 2. Today: Annual Easter Bake Sale 3. Sunday, May 1: Greek Easter Picnic 4. Saturday, May 7: Mother s Day Luncheon 5. Sunday, May 15: Philoptohos General Assembly 6. Tuesday, May 24: Philoptohos V.I.P. Senior Citizen of the Year Luncheon LIFE IN FAITH STUDIES Fr. John S. Bakas The Tuesday Faith-Bible study program is discontinued until Tuesday, May 10th. Happy Holy Week and Easter. 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. LOOKING FOR A FEMALE ROOMATE Looking for an Orthodox single female roommate to share a two bedroom apartment at the Mariposa Apartments. Please email Jessica at secretary@stsophia.org. HOLY WEEK FLOWERS We are now receiving requests for Holy Week Flowers. Please contact Jessica at the office 323-737-2424 ext 103. 2
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PHILOPTOHOS LENTEN FOOD DRIVE - The Sunday School along with the Philoptohos are STILL collecting dry goods for the food pantry at Saint Thomas Church to benefit our needy neighbors. Please bring a grocery bag or two (see list of food items on flier) on or before Holy Thursday evening (by April 28 th ). If you wish to make a monetary donation visit our Philoptohos Table at Coffee Hour or donate online at: https:saintsophia2016lentfooddrive.eventbrite.com and we will shop on your behalf. A special thank you to all those who have donated so far, but we would need to fill more bags. MOTHER S DAY LUNCHEON SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2016 Everyone is welcome to join us as we honor our beloved Presbytera Maria Ximena Bakas Mother of the Year 2016 Saint Sophia Cathedral Huffington Center Be sure to make your reservation by contacting Jeannie Boukides (818) 389-7661. If you did not receive an invitation, send your address to: judie.christopoulos@gmail.com Hurry Seating is limited! 5
PHILOPTOHOS MAY GENERAL ASSEMBLY ~ SUNDAY, MAY 15TH, 12:30 pm Maria Maniatakos Pavilion ~ The Mysteries of Floral Arranging Revealed Featuring the talented Ruben MATISSE FLOWERS Lunch will be provided for a $10 Donation; Everyone is welcome. Please RSPV to Dorothea Ales 818-990-6241 alesd@att.net 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 on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 12:30 p.m 2016 NATIONAL PHILOPTOCHOS BIENNIAL CONVENTION ~JULY 3-8, 2016 Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Nashville, Tennessee 6
PHILOPTOHOS VIP May 24, 2016, Tuesday. Senior Citizen of the Year Luncheon, Honoring Faye & Jim Demetriou 11:00am 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 welcome 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 7
EASTER PICNIC VOLUNTEERS NEEDED SUNDAY MAY 1 st.. In order for our annual picnic to be a success, we need your help!! If you would like to volunteer to help set up at Brookside Park, Pasadena on Saturday, April 30 th, please call Ted at 818.515.4095 If you would like to volunteer to work a 90- minute shift at the picnic on Sunday, May 1 st, please see Jan Pastras at the sign-up table during Coffee Hour after church on Sundays, or call Jan 323.459.4006 or Stephanie 714.313.9027 We need people to cashier or serve in the following booths: Dinners, Gyro, Loukoumades, Pastries, Soda/Water If you have any other questions regarding the 2016 Easter Picnic, please call Ted Pappas 818.515.4095 or Stephanie Caiopoulos Lubian 714.313.9027 8
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Saint Sophia Cathedral Greek Orthodox Community of Los Angeles invites you to celebrate Pascha (Easter) at the 94 th Annual Greek Easter Picnic Brookside Park (at the Rose Bowl) Pasadena, CA Easter Sunday May 1 st - 1pm to 7pm Fabulous Food and Desserts: Souvlakia, Lamb Chops, Gyro, Vegetarian dinners Baklava, Loukoumades, Galatoboureko, Kataifi Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks, Coffee, Water Free Parking Picnic Tables Live Greek Music and Dancing Activities & Easter Bunny for the Kids Admission: Adults $10 Children 16 & under FREE!! Credit cards accepted at admission gate Please note: Park entrance will not open until 1pm.. For health and safety, no pets allowed in the park.. 10
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PALM SUNDAY ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ Start the Holy Week by joining Father John Bakas and the Parish Council for a Lenten Luncheon and Fellowship Today after the Liturgy on Palm Sunday, April 24th, in the Maniatakos Fellowship Hall Tickets $10 YOUTH VOLLEYBALL This year's annual GOYA volleyball tournament will be hosted by St. Anthony Church in Pasadena on Saturday, May 7th, 2016. We are looking for girls who are interested in playing for the St. Sophia team that day. This is a great way to have fun and meet new kids. Please contact Stavroula Kyriazis if you are interested in playing or have any question at 310-738-9575 or email stavroula.kyriazis@gmail.com. Registration is due May 1st, 2016. 12
Saint Sophia Foundation Scholarships John S. Sakellaris Scholarship - (for College/Post-Graduate Students) Angelo L. Pappas Scholarship - (for Graduating High School Seniors) The Saint Sophia Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the creation of four $2,500 scholarships for eligible students within our community. These scholarships are offered to a graduating high school and college or post-graduate students. We have increased the amount and number of scholarships this year. These scholarships are in honor of two of the greatest leaders of our community from the San Julian church, to the founding of our Saint Sophia community up through the Community Campaign for Building Expansion. John and Angelo were true leaders, visionaries and stalwart servants on behalf of Saint Sophia Cathedral and its community. They were also the best of friends. To receive an application please contact Tina Callas by email (calset@aol.com) or phone (818-388-7818) or Gig Kyriacou by email (gigk@mediate.com) or phone (818-613- 4412) COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 6, 2016 13
NAMES TO BE OFFERED GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER It is an integral part of our Faith to continually offer prayers for both the living and the dead. Especially during Holy Week the faithful offer the names of the deceased to be read on Good Friday at the Epitaphios service. The names of the living for whom we may want special supplication will be offered at the Divine Liturgy of Holy Saturday. Include the names you wish offered on this form and return them to Jimmy in the Narthex or Jessica in the office by Good Friday. GOOD FRIDAY (Prayer for the dead) RESURRECTION/EASTER (Prayers for the living) 14
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