Saint Sophia Axiologa worth mentioning JUNE 12, 2016 Sunday of the Fathers of the 1 st Council
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. Monday, June 13: Prayer of the Heart Guided Meditation Webminar 2. Thursday, June 23: Philoptohos V.I.P Luncheon and Book Presentation 3. Thursday, June 30: Philoptohos with FOCUS North America 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. 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. 2
Inner Stillness Meditation PRAYER OF THE HEART GUIDED MEDITATION WEBMINAR Monday, June 13 th at 7 pm Listening method Phone+Web Simullcast To attend visit: http://iteleseminar.com/85756764 Phone Number: (425) 440-5100 Local Numbers: http://instantteleseminar.com/local/ Pin Code:343015# Spiritual, emotional and mental well-being can be achieved through guided meditation with The Prayer of the Heart that will also result in relaxation, improving your focus and reducing stress, more important though it can lead to an understanding of the Union with the Lord. Presented by Maria Baltazzi 3
PENTECOST VESPERS KNEELING SERVICE: Sunday, June 19 at 7:00 pm Let us rejoice together as we celebrate the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives and worship the Holy Trinity. Join us for Vespers and take some time to reflect on the many blessings we receive from God. The strength we draw from the Holy Spirit allows Him to dwell in and work through us. We will kneel in prayer for the first time since Holy Week. SAINT SOPHIA FEAST DAY LITURGY Monday, June 20 - Orthros 8:30 am - Divine Liturgy 9:30 am We will continue our Cathedral Name Day Celebration and once again have the opportunity for a beautiful weekday liturgy in our Cathedral. May the Holy Wisdom of God lead us as we thank Him on our feast day for all the progress we have made in our community. Come and be part of a special day of prayer and be blessed. 4
OUR 18TH ANNUAL GREEK FESTIVAL NEW DATE RENEWED CONCEPT MORE FUN 5
PHILOPTOHOS VIP Our May event, the Senior Citizens Luncheon honoring Faye and Jim Demetriou, was a great success. I would like to thank Vivi Demopoulos and her committee for an excellent job. The food was delicious, the piano player provided a beautiful music during the event, and the serenate of Father John and Marios our St. Sophia cantor were the icing of the cake. Thank you to all of my board members for your help. 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 The story is about a Greek American family during the American depression and the occupation of Greece by Germany during World War II. The father decided to send the mother and their 3 young children to Greece. He stayed behind to search for work. Their reunion and survival was miraculous. 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. There will be no meetings or events for the months of July and August so everyone can enjoy their vacations. 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. 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
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SATURDAY OF THE SOULS June 18 th Prayers for the Souls of the Dead Please commemorate the souls of the blessed dead, who names are here written: I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord; He who believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. *Please turn in to Jimmy in the Narthex* 9
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!! THE ART OF THE GREEK DANCE WHEN: Saturday, June 4 to August 13, 2016 WHERE: St. Sophia Huffington Community Center TIME: 10 AM 11:45 AM FEE: $140 First Time / $120 Returning / $100 Students INSTRUCTOR: Ramsay Seikaly, ramdonseik@hotmail.com CONTACT: Ramsay Seikaly 818-929-1180 10
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