Saint Sophia s Cathedral Communiqué May 18, 2014 Sunday of the Samaritan Woman
FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXECUTIVE OFFICERS George E. Preonas, President; Andrew Evangelatos, Executive Vice President; James A. Demetriou, PhD, Vice President & C.F.O.; Constantine M. Boukidis, Secretary; Tina Callas, Treasurer MEMBERS V. Rev. Fr. John S. Bakas; Nicholas Bissias; Timi Loomos Freshman; Alek Haidos; Steven C. Hanna; Michael Huffington; 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; John Kopatsis, Vice-President; Irene Andreadis, Recording Secretary; Karen Sarames, Corresponding Secretary/Legal; Michael Kraios, Treasurer & C.F.O. MEMBERS Bertha Angels; Jeanine Hanna; Glenn Lianos; Eleni Constantine Manolelis; Loula Moschonas; Peter Pallas; Dean Peratsakis; Dorothy Spirus; Tom Ward; Anna Yallourakis 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.
PHILOPTOHOS NEWS General Assembly meeting is TODAY, May 18th immediately after liturgy in the upstairs meeting room of the Huffington Center. Lunch will be available. Please come by to say hello and hear Georgia and Dean Ananias speak about their trip on the Costa Concordia. Georgia and Dean are working to improve safety and emergency disaster procedures on ships, other forms of travel, etc. After all the news we have seen recently we should all get a refresher course in disaster and emergency procedures! For the poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me John 12:8. With love in Christ s service, Virginia Noyes and The Philoptohos Board of Directors 2
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PHILOPTOHOS V.I.P. Thursday, May 22, 2014 Citizen of the Year Luncheon. We are pleased to announce that we will be honoring Stella Morris as our VIP Philoptohos Senior Citizen of the year 2014.A lovely luncheon and program have been planned to take place in the Huffington Center/Maniatakos Fellowship Hall at 11:30 a.m. for a donation of $25. The event Chairperson is Mersy Loukaris (323) 661-1592 and Co-chair Vivi Demopoulos (310) 215-3130.Please make your reservations and make your check payable to Philoptohos VIP and mail it to Vivi Demopoulos 7485 McConnell Ave. Los Angeles, CA90034. Reservations are required in order to make plans with the caterer. Thursday, June 26, 2014 Getty Villa in Malibu The VIP plans a trip to visit the extraordinary exhibition that recently arrived from Athens at the Getty Villa. This is one event you will not want to miss. The artifacts, icons, mosaics,frescoes, jewelry, sculptures and other items will be here only for few months. Please call for reservations Vickie Derryiades at (310) 279-3722. Make check payable to Philoptohos VIP and mail it to Chairman Petsa Schwartz at 4151Via Marina Del Rey, #212 CA 90292. The cost for this event is $30 and includes the bus the museum and lunch at Coogie's Restaurant in Santa Monica. Father Bakas graciously agreed to be our Docent. Please be at Church 9:00 a.m. for the bus. The VIP Board wishes to all In His Service Athina Lolonis, VIP President 4
SAVE THE DATE 1. Today, May 18th: Movie screening at Loyola Marymount University by the Hellenic University Club. 2. Thursday, May 22nd: Philoptohos Citizen of the Year Luncheon. 'OF GODS AND KINGS: THE SKYROS HORSE' SCREENS AT LMU Today, the Hellenic University Club (HUC) in association with the Basil P. Caloyeras Center for Modern Greek Studies at LMU and Los Angeles Greek Film Festival present Of Gods and Kings: The Skyros Horse, a 28-minute documentary film by Jen Miller and Sophie Pegrum. Of Gods and Kings is the first in an ongoing series of informative films celebrating rare equine breeds and the unique - and often vanishing - cultures around them. This film is part of Horsefly Films' lovingly-crafted film atlas of the horse and humanity. 4PM Social Hour 5PM Screening with Q&A Children and families welcome Loyola Marymount University University Hall 1000, Ahmanson Auditorium 1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045 Reservations required by May 16. Email hucorg@gmail.com or call 310-215-3130 to RSVP Suggested donation $20.00 (tax deductible) For parking instructions (must enter on LMU Drive) and more information, visit www.huc.org 5
MINISTRY NEWS FROM YOUR STEWARDSHIP MINISTRY: Stewardship is our active commitment to use all our time, talents and treasures for the benefit of humankind in grateful acknowledgement of Christ s redeeming love. Please don t forget to submit your yearly 2014 stewardship pledge on the red pledge card. Your pledge and participation then will be acknowledged in the Monthly Herald and will help us with forecasting our working budget for the year. Please join our important ministry and help the Saint Sophia Community in providing a loving, caring and welcoming environment where all belong and grow in the faith through worship, service, witness, and fellowship. LIFE IN FAITH STUDIES WITH FR. JOHN BAKAS Women s Faith Studies classes will continue to meet Mondays at 11:00 AM. Men s Faith Studies classes will continue to meet Wednesdays at 11:00 AM. OLD TESTAMENT WITH FR. ALLAN BOYD The Thursday night Old Testament will continue to meet Thursdays at 7:30 PM. THE WHY S OF ORTHODOXY WITH FR. ALLAN BOYD This class is for you if you would like to deepen your understanding and conviction of the Orthodox Christian Faith. All are welcome! Classes are every Monday at 7: 30 PM. 6
The Forum Tuesday Evening Fellowship The Forum meets every Tuesday to eat, prayer, and grow in our understanding and love of the Orthodox Christian life. If you re a young professional new to Los Angeles and Saint Sophia Cathedral, the Forum is a great place to make new friends. Dinner is served at 7:15 pm every Tuesday free will offering. Discussion/Presentation/Movie begins at 8:00 pm for the enrichment of our faith. Around 9:00 pm attendees enter the chapel for a beautiful evening prayer service. The Forum is open to all adults, Orthodox and non- Orthodox. Look for the Forum table during coffee hour on Sundays! 7
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SOPHIA CAMP Saint Sophia camp is happy to announce its 2014 camp season dates: Session I : Sunday, July 27 - Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014 Session II: Saturday, August 2 - Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014 Applications for staff and counselors will accepted starting April 1st. Please use the counselor/staff application to apply. Saint Sophia Camp's mission is to gather Orthodox youth in an environment in which faith, social interaction and friendships are developed through participation in sessions and activities that are rooted in the Greek Orthodox faith. Please contact SaintSophiaCamp@gmail.com for additional information. 310-869-4499. Don t forget, camper registration will begin May 1st. Join your fellow parishioners in a lively discussion of parenting children of all ages: from toddlers to teens and beyond. Classes are held in the Work/Study Room in the Huffington Center, upstairs near the left-hand side staircase, immediately following Holy Communion and concluding at 12:15 PM. 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. The Joy of Parenting Ministry is facilitated by Barbara Kappos, LCSW and Nikolaos Stefanidis, Ph.D. Upcoming classes: Today, May 18, "Empty Nest Syndrome." 9
Our very own Dimitris Liogris, chanter of St Sophia Cathedral will be performing at the Getty Center and Getty Villa for the "Heaven+Earth art of Byzantium". He will perform at the Getty Villa on June 21 at 11:30 am -12:30 pm and 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm. THE ART OF THE GREEK DANCE Come and learn all the dances you need to know for festivals, weddings and other Greek events. Ramsey will teach Pan- Hellenic dances as well as specialized regional traditional dances (Παραδοσιακα). Classes are every Saturday from 10 am 11:45 am at the Huffington Center. The fee for first time members is $140 and for returning members is $120. Contact instructor Ramsay Seikaly for further questions at ramdonseik@hotmail.com or (818) 929-1180. Classes end June 28. Bring your dance shoes and we will see you there. PLEASE NOTE Please submit all Memorial Requests and Bulletin Updates no LATER than WEDNESDAY. Thank you for your cooperation. -Saint Sophia Office Staff 10