OCTOBER 25, 2015

Saint Sophia

Cathedral Communiqué

6th Sunday of Saint Luke

Saint Sophia Cathedral 1324 S. Normandie Ave Los Angeles, CA 90006

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; Peter Triantafyllos, Treasurer; Karen Sarames, Secretary; Jeanine Hanna, Corresponding Secretary

MEMBERS Bertha Angels; Jonas Metin; Costa Bargeliotes; Peter Cosfol; Mauro Metini; George Rizkalla; Dorothy Spirus; William “Bill” Striglos, Anna Yallourakis; Dinah Wellington, Chris Stavaridis; Associate Member

BOARD OF AUDITORS: Jim Ananias; Anthony A. Demetriou; Tom Moore

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.

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PHILOPOTOHOS NEWS

An exciting and informative general meeting last Sunday was

enjoyed by all who came to hear and see “Events by Kristin

Banta”. Kristin gave a lovely presentation featuring a Holiday

Tabletop Workshop -“Setting the Table in Style”. A delicious

luncheon of Greek cuisine followed the presentation. Many

thanks to our hostesses, Jan Pastras and Allison Stavarides,

door hostesses, Pauline Evangelatos, Virginia Noyes and

Sonia Stathes and hostess co-ordinator, Dorothea Ales. Our

gratitude goes to Kristin Banta, who is known in California

and throughout the nation for her unforgettable event

celebrations. Thank you to all who supported this event!

PLEASE remember to make reservations for the

Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 19th.

Philoptohos ladies will be at coffee hour after church to take

your reservations.

Also, for those who shop at Ralph’s Grocery Store, please ask

for the flier to register in their Ralph’s Community

Contribution Program to help Philoptohos with

fundraising.

October 24th -Loukoumi, “Make a Difference Day” Due to

several events this weekend, we will be collecting canned

foods TODAY to take over to the Food Bank at St. Thomas

Church. This National Philoptohos project encourages old

and young people to work together to help those in need.

We will be taking photos in the Maniatakos Hall after church.

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2015

Nov 19 (Thu) Thanksgiving Luncheon

Dec 10 (Thu evening) Christmas Party

2016

Jan 24 (Sun)

Feb 18 (Thur)

Mar 17 (Thur)

Apr (no General Meeting this month)

May 15 (Sun)

PHILOPOTOHOS NEWS

Please consider attending our general meetings and events.

We look forward to seeing you, our past members,

supporters and new prospective members as well.

Your sister in Christ,

Judith Christopoulos

President

CALENDAR YEAR 2015-2016 - GENERAL MEETINGS

(dates and times may be subject to change)

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Spanakopita Pan $25

Tyropita Pan $25

Bougatsa Pan $25

MINISTRY NEWS

1. Today: Philoptohos “Make a Difference”

2. Thu, Oct 29: Philoptohos V.I.P Movie and Luncheon

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.

Men’s and Women’s Faith Studies classes are every Wednesday

at 10:30 am.

BAPTISM

Yesterday, Fr. John S. Bakas officiated the baptism of

Constantine and Nicholas Tsircou, sons of Kyriacos and

Marika Tsircou. Panayiotis and Danielle Pelargos are sponsors

of Nicholas Tsircou. Eraclis Pelargos is the sponsor of

Constantine Tsircou.

May your children always walk in the

company of angels. Best Wishes.

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SAINT SOPHIA PHILOPTOHOS -

THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON AND GENERAL

ASSEMBLY MEETING

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PHILOPTOHOS V.I.P

The Philoptohos V.I.P. Board has made plans for the following event. Thursday, October 29, 2015. Movie and Luncheon.

Please join us for a special Movie and Luncheon on Thursday, October 29 at 11:00 a.m. at the Huffington Center in the Assembly Room.

Please call for Reservations Chairperson Angela Ananias at (562) 695-7234 or Co-chair Vivi Demopoulos at (310) 215-3130.

You must RSVP by October 23 for catering arrangements. Donation is $10.00, Make your check payable to Philoptohos VIP and mail to:

Angela Ananias 4017 Overcrest Dr. Whittier, CA 90601.

CHRISTMAS PARTY

TUESDAY, December 15th: V.I.P. Christmas Luncheon at 11:00 a.m. at the Maniatakos Fellowship Hall. Following a delicious luncheon, we will enjoy Christmas carols and other surprises to be announced. Donation is $25.00. Co-Chairs for the event are Mersy Loukaris (323) 661- 1592 and Faye Demetriou (818) 579-3035. Please make reservations by December 7, for catering arrangements. Make your check payable to Philoptohos V.I.P., and mail to: Mersy Loukaris 3841 Edenhurst, Los Angeles, CA 90039.

Thank you,

In His Service,

Athina Lolonis, VIP President

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SAINT SOPHIA MOMS & TOTS

St. Sophia Moms & Tots Program is a Faith, Music and

Movement infant and toddler program designed for those

with young children between the ages of 6 months - 3 years

old. If you are a parent or caregiver with a little one, please

join us!

WHEN: Thursdays, 10:00am -11:00am

Beginning on Thursday, September 17, 2015 through June,

2016

WHERE: Huffington Center at Saint Sophia, in the Nursery

Room

COST: $50 donation recommended per child

If you and your little one enjoy singing, dancing and

spending time with friends, then you will love what we have

in store for you! Our weekly gatherings center on a faith

based lesson, complete with singing, dancing and crafts/

coloring activities. We will learn how to do our cross, say our

prayers, and much more! If you are interested in participating

or have any questions please contact Sherry Mohr at

sherrymohr922@gmail.com, or Katia Boudouvas at

kbakas@gmail.com.

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TEN-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF HIS EMINENCE

METROPOLITAN GERASIMOS OF SAN

FRANCISCO

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FAY LYONS was diagnosed and treated for Triple Negative Breast Cancer in 2012, and in August 2015 she was diagnosed with AML Leukemia.

She is enduring monthly chemo treatments until a bone marrow donor can be found. Fay needs to find that perfect match so that she can have a life saving transplant. Fay is of Greek descent, so her match would more than likely be of Greek ethnicity. Fay is the mother of one child, Barbra who is a High School Freshman and the wife of her husband Barry.

Thousands of patients diagnosed with a blood cancer need you! You just might be a perfect match! Donating is NOT painful and relatively routine today. Please swab your cheek, join the registry, and give the gift of time to others.

TO JOIN ONLINE: http://join.marrow.org/hope4fay

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Sunday, November 8th, 2015

10:30am-2:00pm

Saint Sophia Cathedral

1324 S. Normandie Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90006

Janet Higgins: 626-202-8679

To be a donor you must be:

1.Between the ages of 18-44. 90% of doctors

choose donors within this age group as the

younger donor cells lead to more successful

transplants.

2. Be willing to help any patient in need.

Adding more diverse members increases the

likelihood that all patients will find a life-saving

match.

3.Be in general good health. Please see health

guidelines at the drive or online at bethematch.org

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SAINT SOPHIA SUNDAY SCHOOL

Saint Sophia Sunday School is currently collecting shoeboxes

filled with treasures for underprivileged children ages 2-

14. We welcome participation from our entire parish so we

may meet our goal of 100 shoeboxes for 2015. For detailed

information on Operation Christmas Child, please visit:

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/

pack-a-shoe-box. Or come by the Sunday School office to

pick up a shoebox and brochure.

HUFFINGTON CENTER AT SAINT SOPHIA

CATHEDRAL

Are you looking to impress your guests? With beautiful

rooms, ample parking and a state-of-the-art kitchen, Saint

Sophia Cathedral’s Huffington Center is well equipped to

host your next big event. Our eloquent and spacious

Maniatakos Ballroom is a perfect fit for wedding receptions,

family reunions, business meetings, or fundraisers! For a

more intimate setting the Maria Maniatakos Pavilion is a

beautiful setting to create wonderful memories. Share the

word with friends and associates. Please call the office or

send an email to events@huffingtoncenter.org to schedule a

tour and set the date for your event.

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"JOY OF PARENTING" CLASSES IN THE

HUFFINGTON CENTER RESUME IN NOVEMBER

Join your fellow parishioners in a lively discussion of

parenting children of all ages. Classes are 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. To be added to the mailing list or to suggest

a topic, contact L.A.GreekChurchLady@gmail.com.

Upcoming topics: Nov. 1 “Improving Communication,” Nov.

8 “Sibling Rivalry,” Nov. 15 “Social Media,” Nov.

22 “Gratitude,” Nov. 29 “Worry.”

ATTENTION SUNDAY SCHOOL FAMILIES

The first two pews on the left side are reserved for Sunday

School children and their parents. Please take advantage of

this up-close view of Divine Liturgy.

Planning Ahead:

Feb. 6, 2016: Greek Dance Groups Annual Glendi

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THE ART OF THE GREEK DANCE

WHEN: Saturday, September 19 to November 21, 2015

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: St. Sophia 323-737-2424 or 818-929-1180

THE FORUM: ORTHODOX YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Saint Sophia hosts a vibrant gathering of young

professionals in the General Assembly room every Tuesday

night at 7:00pm.

The Forum meets to eat, learn, and pray together; growing

in Christ-centered fellowship.

It’s a great place to meet new people for those young

professionals new to the Los Angeles area.

Get connected on Facebook by liking the page:

facebook.com/cwla.forum