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July 13, 2014 Saint Sophia’s Cathedral Communiqué Sunday of the Holy Fathers
July 13, 2014
Saint Sophia’s
Cathedral Communiqué
Sunday of the Holy Fathers
Saint Sophia Cathedral 1324 S. Normandie Ave Los Angeles, CA 90006
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
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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PHILOPTOHOS NEWS
PACK A BACKPACK FOR CHILDREN: We are planning to do another collection for the homeless along with a Philoptohos luncheon. This time we are planning to collect new backpacks and school supplies for homeless children. You may bring color pencils, pens, erasers, notebook paper and pencils and/or backpack. The collection will begin in July and the lunch will be August 17 after liturgy in the Maniatakos Hall. We hope you will join us. So many children start school early that we felt it was important to have the lunch in August rather than later in the fall. DEBUTANTE BALL: SAVE THE DATE ! Our Debutante Ball will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Please plan to join us for a beautiful evening. Chairman Katrina Beers and her committee are planning a wonderful event. Philoptohos is still handling a large outreach program to help many people who are unemployed, struggling on social security, or are ill. If you would like to donate a gift card to our program from Target, Trader Joe’s or Wal-Mart it would be greatly appreciated. You can be an‘angel’ to someone by helping Philoptohos in their work.
“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
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COMMUNION WINE NEEDED The Church exists as a community
of individuals coming together and
offering their time, talents, and
treasures. One of the most sacred
gifts to offer the Lord in the Church
is the wine for Holy Communion.
Saint Sophia Cathedral uses KEO’s
Commandaria St. John which can
be purchased across the street at Pa-
pa Cristos’ Greek market. The Altar
is running low on this wine. Wine
offerings may be submitted in honor
or in memory of your loved ones.
Bring the wine and names to Jimmy
in the Narthex or to the church of-
fice Monday through Friday, 8:30am
-4:30pm.
PHILOPTOHOS V.I.P
The V.I.P is planning a trip on Thursday October 23, 2014 to
visit Harrah’s Rincon Casino at Valley Center near Temecula.
Please call Chairman Irene Mitropetros for reservations at
(323) 346-5223 or Co-chair Mary Kezios at (562)923-7110.
Write your check to Philoptohos VIP for $10.00 per person
and mail it to Mary Kezios at 10409 Casanes Avenue, Downey,
CA, 90241-2910 or Irene Mitropetros at 2318 4th Av.enue,
Los Angeles CA 90018. Make sure to include your name,
address and date of birth.
In His Service Athina Lolonis, VIP President
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.
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COMMUNION WINE NEEDED The Church exists as a community of individuals coming
together and offering their time, talents, and treasures. One
of the most sacred gifts to offer the Lord in the Church is the
wine for Holy Communion. Saint Sophia Cathedral uses
KEO’s Commandaria St. John which can be purchased across
the street at Papa Cristos’ Greek market. The Altar is running
low on this wine. Wine offerings may be submitted in honor
or in memory of your loved ones. Bring the wine and names
to Jimmy in the Narthex or to the church office Monday
through Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm.
GREEK FEST VOLUNTEERS
The 16th annual L.A. Greek Fest will be held on September 5,
6 and 7, 2014. This is our community’s biggest and most
important expression of cultural and spiritual identity, as well
as a critical fundraiser for our operational costs. Our
participation as volunteers is needed again. It is the act of
coming together and working for a common goal that defines
us as the Saint Sophia Cathedral Community.
Please join us at the coffee hour after the Liturgy and sign up
wi th Irene Andread is,ce l l :310 -418-3804 ,emai l :
[email protected], our volunteer coordinator.
Do not forget that individuals benefit of volunteerism:
community improvement, relaxation, socialization, stimulating
conversation, self satisfaction, altruism, potential learning,
acquisition of new skills, and career opportunities.
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MINISTRY NEWS
SAVE THE DATE
1. July 19, At the Byzantine Table: Greek
Traditions, Roman Tastes at the Getty Villa
2. September 5, 6, 7 L.A Greek Fest
LIFE IN FAITH STUDIES WITH FR. JOHN BAKAS
Women’s Faith Studies class is not in session during
Summer. Will resume Monday, September 15th.
Men’s Faith Studies class is not in session during Summer.
Will resume Wednesday, September 17th.
THE WHY’S OF ORTHODOXY WITH FR. ALLAN BOYD
This class is for you if you would like to deepen your
understanding and practice of the Orthodox Christian Faith.
All are welcome! Classes are every Monday at 7:30 PM.
OLD TESTAMENT WITH FR. ALLAN BOYD
Class is not in session during Summer. Will resume
September 18th.
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SEEKING FOR A GREEK SPEAKING NANNY Seeking for a part-time and full time nanny that can read and speak Greek. If you are interested or know someone that is, please contact Jessica at 323-737-2424 or email [email protected] for more information.
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. Wedding receptions, family reunions, business meetings, fundraisers…we do it all! Share the word with friends and associates. Please call the office or send an email to [email protected] to schedule a tour and set the date for your event.
Noah Johnson Events Administrator [email protected] (323)737-2424 huffingtoncenter.org facebook.com/HCVenue
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AT THE BYZANTINE TABLE: GREEK TRADITIONS, ROMAN TASTES Indulge in the unique culinary pleasures of Byzantium with a dinner inspired by foods of ancient Greece and flavors of Rome, and set outdoors against the backdrop of the Getty Villa. Historian Andrew Dalby sets the stage with a lecture on the distinctive cuisine of this distant empire. Accomplished Greek musicians Mario Lazaridis, Dimitri Mahlis, and Toss Panos provide the soundtrack for enjoying a delicious meal, performing music derived from ancient Greece and tranformed and embellished during the Byzantine Empire. Tickets are $175 each, wine and complimentary parking is included. This event is entirely private. The Getty Villa Museum and Gardens will be open only to those enjoying this feast on Saturday, July 19, 5:30-10:00 p.m. To purchase tickets visit:
http://www.getty.edu/museum/programs/lectures/at_the_byzantine_table.html
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