Saint Sophia Axiologa worth mentioning JUNE 10, 2018 2 nd Sunday of St. Matthew
FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXECUTIVE OFFICERS George E. Preonas, President; Dr. James A. Demetriou, Vice President & C.F.O.; Gig Kyriacou, 2 nd Vice-President; Constantine M. Boukidis, Secretary; Tina Callas, Treasurer MEMBERS V. Rev. Fr. John S. Bakas, Maria Baltazzi, Timi Loomos Freshman, Steve Hanna, Diane Sakellaris Lapa, Tony Natsis, John Peterson, Jean Paul Wardy, Jim Zaferis PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS Andrew J. Demetriou, Foundation General Counsel; Nicholas Manolelis, Associate TRUSTEES EMERITUS Andrew Evangelatos, Nicholas Bissias, John T. Pappas, Alek Haidos PARISH COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Maria Baltazzi, President; Glenn Lianos, 1 st Vice President; Peter Cosfol, 2 nd Vice President; Angela Ananias, Treasurer; Dinah Wellington, Recording Secretary; Bertha Angeles, Corresponding Secretary MEMBERS Bill Striglos; Costa Bargeliotes; Daniel Settelmayer; Dean Peratsakis, Jeanine Hanna; Paris Yatskar; Tonifaye Palomares; Anna Yallourakis, Associate Member BOARD OF AUDITORS: James Boltinghouse, Anthony Demetriou, Phillip Ruhl, Pete J. Cazacus Saint Sophia Cathedral 1324 S. Normandie Ave Los Angeles, CA 90006 Office: 323.737.2424 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: Clothing Drive 2. Sunday, June 10: Blood Drive 3. Thursday, June 21: VIP s Reagan Library Trip 4. Saturday, June 23: Prayer of the Heart Mini-Retreat 5. Sunday, June 24: Philoptochos General Assembly Meeting Coffee Hour and Blood Drive will take place in the The Wilson-Hanks Family Cultural Center LIFE IN THE STUDIES w/ 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. Class is on Tuesday at 11 am in the Huffington Center. Last day of class is June 13. YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY w/ Fr. Christopher Kolentsas Young Adult Bible Study open to the ages of thirty and under every Wednesday Evenings in the Huffington Center from 7:30 pm 8:30 pm. Required Text: The Orthodox Study Bible (For sale in the St. Sophia Bookstore) Goals: Become more conversant about the roots of Christianity Expand Bible Knowledge with commentary from Christian teachers of the first millennium 2
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SAINT SOPHIA FOUNDATION RESIDENCE Three bedroom apartment available. For more info please call 323-731-7178. PRAYER OF THE HEART MINI-RETREAT with Parish Council President, Maria Baltazzi Topic: Navigating Negative Emotions Date: Saturday, June 23rd Time: 10 am - 1pm Location: Huffington Center, Maria Maniatakos Pavilion Maria will discuss how to manage negative emotions. We will also spend time meditating, using the Jesus Prayer (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me). Wear comfortable clothes. You may want to bring a sweater in case the room is cold. Bring paper and a pen/pencil. Please RSVP at happy@pixhappiness.com 5
PHILOPTOCHOS VIP June is upon us and half of the year is gone. The VIPs have been very active the last few months. I hope we will be able to continue doing so. Thursday, June 21, 2018 we will be going to the Reagan Library in Simi Valley. The bus and the price of admission for the Library is $40.00, but your board decided to charge you only $30.00 per person and the VIP will pay the difference. Lunch will be on your own. There is an eating facility at the Library. Please make your reservations with Mary Morrison at 818-500-0904. Make checks payable to Philoptochos VIP and mail them to Mary Morrison, 1325 Valley View Rd #201, Glendale CA 91202. This event is in high demand so make your reservations as soon as possible. Please be at the church by 9:00 am as we will be departing from the church by 9:30 am and return by 4:00 pm. There will be no events in July and August so people can take their vacations. A letter will be sent out to all VIP members by next month with more information on events for the rest of the year. Happy Summer to all. Thank you for participating in these events. In His service, Angela Ananias President 6
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PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS Our MAY GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING on Sunday, May 20th STRENGTH, CONDITIONING AND NUTRITION, presented by our very own, Fr. Chris Kolentsas was very well received and attended. The audience was engaged and involved in Father Chris presentation with his previous work experience and education in this field. Many questions were answered. We thank you, Father, for teaching us how to stay more healthy and fit! THANK YOU to GEORGIA KEZIOS and her committee for presenting the beautiful 2019 Debutante Ball Information Lunch & Meeting on May 20th. Many lovely young ladies, representing several Greek Orthodox Churches in Southern California, were present and enjoyed the afternoon. Interested young ladies who will be high school juniors and seniors, 16 years and older, should contact the Presentation Ball Chair, Georgia Kezios (562)822-2229. The Debutante Ball is always an exciting and beautiful event for all families and friends! The SAINT SOPHIA PHILOPTOCHOS DEBUTANTE PRESENTATION BALL will be held on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel. *Watch for an announcement about our next GENERAL ASSEMBLY on JUNE 24th and our BACKPACK LUNCHEON in mid-july* 9
PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS MEMBERSHIP 2018 ~ Have you sent in your dues yet? If you are interested in joining our good works and philanthropy this is what Philoptochos stands for, then please send in your membership as soon as possible. Membership donations are a small way that everyone can do their part. Philoptochos chapters depend on donations to further the good works commanded by our Lord and Savior. Remember, we honor and welcome memberships from husbands and male friends as well. Please send in your membership donations to Jan Pastras: 1547 Hayworth Avenue, #102, Los Angeles, CA 90046; janpastras@gmail.com or you may bring them to church on Sundays. Visit us on Sundays at the Philoptochos Table during Coffee Hour to learn more. Please note a correction in the Mother s Day Luncheon Program on Page 15 in the highest donor category >>>ESPRESSO: From all of us at Pegasus Foods Congratulations to Philoptochos Mother of the Year Bessie Gallanis Politis! 10
The Mission of Saint Sophia Cathedral 1. Proclaim and teach the Gospel according to the Orthodox Christian Faith 2. Sanctify and enhance the spiritual life of the faithful through Orthodox Christian worship. 3. Receive persons into the Church through instruction, baptism and/or chrismation. 11