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NOVEMBER 18, 2018
Saint Sophia
Axiologa
“worth mentioning”
9th Sunday of St. Luke
Saint Sophia Cathedral 1324 S. Normandie Ave Los Angeles, CA 90006
FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
George E. Preonas, President; Gig Kyriacou, 2nd 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, Dr. James A. Demetriou
PARISH COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Maria Baltazzi, President; Glenn Lianos, 1st Vice President; Peter Cosfol, 2nd 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
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.
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MINISTRY NEWS
1. Today: Philoptochos Thanksgiving Luncheon
2. Today: Israel Pre-Trip Meeting
3. Sunday, November 25: Volunteer Appreciation Day
LIFE IN THE FAITH STUDY w/ Fr. John 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. Everyone is welcome to attend every
Tuesday at 11 am at the Huffington Center.
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. Please see schedule on calendar. Required
Text: The Orthodox Study Bible (For sale in the St. Sophia Bookstore)
BAKE SALE
The church is selling baked goods at a reduced cost. Come by
Coffee Hour to take home some delicious Greek treats.
Tiropita and Spanakopita $25 per tray
Moussaka and Pastitsio $35 per tray
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SAVE THE DATE
Dear Stewards of Saint Sophia Cathedral,
Please note the date change**
We will be having our General Assembly on December 2,
2018 after services. pledged members are welcome to
attend.
Thank you,
Parish Council
2019 PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS
Dear St Sophia Parishoners,
Giving back to our community can be very rewarding. If
you would like to serve our community by joining the Parish
Council, please submit your name, email and phone number
to Jack Stumpus at [email protected]. You must be a
member in good standing and let us know by Sunday
December 2nd.
Elections will take place Sunday, December 9th.
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FR. BAKAS TO BE HONORED BY ARMENIAN CHURCH
His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian has announced
that our own Fr. John Bakas will be honored for his ministry
and general outreach to the community on December 4th at
7:00pm at St. Leon Armenian Cathedral, 3325 N. Glenoaks
Blvd., Burbank, CA 91504.
Our Saint Sophia choir will be singing a number of our Greek
Orthodox hymns, joined by the St. Leo Armenian choir.
Please attend this unique event, as we celebrate common
traditions with our Armenian brothers and sisters. As we say
here in our Byzantine Latino Quarter, “We are each angels
with one wing and we can only fly embracing one another.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
21st Annual Christmas Musicfest under the Byzantine Dome,
Sunday December 2, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. featuring the Saint
Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral Choir and soloists directed
by Jim Kollias; the POYAC - Pan-Orthodox Young Adult
Choir directed by Jonny Braun; and the Western Diocese of
the Armenian Church Khachaturian Choir directed by
Deacon Stephan Gozumian all presenting Orthodox
Christmas hymns and chants, plus several selections from the
English Christmas Carol repertoire and traditional sing-along
carols of the holiday season. Freewill offering.
Reception immediately following concert.
It is a wonderful and joyous way to begin the Christmas
holiday season.
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We Appreciate You All
To my brothers and sisters in Christ the Lord,
We extend our deepest thanks for all of your efforts in
making our LA Greek Fest a great event. Indeed we are
extremely grateful for the time offered by our faithful
volunteers, the financial contributions made by our
generous donors, and the publicity extended by our social
media experts.
This year’s event was a success in a number of ways. Our
patrons greatly enjoyed the vocal talents of Father John
Bakas and our musicians, the home cooked dishes of our
parishioners, the delicious foods offered by the kitchen
staff of John Kopatsis, and the informative tours offered in
our beloved Cathedral by our clergy and volunteers.
Good Christian stewards are more precious than vaults of
rubies; more valuable than mountains of gold. Thank you
again for your service to the Lord and His Church.
We will be hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Day Sunday,
November 25. Please RSVP by email Jessica
[email protected] or call Vickie 310-279-3722.
In Christ the Lord,
The Clergy of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral and
Parish Council
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PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS
TODAY Sunday
PHILOPTOCHOS
THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON and SHOPPING
COME ONE, COME ALL to our annual Thanksgiving
Luncheon for a traditional and delicious turkey dinner with
all the trimmings! It will be held in the Maniatakos
Ballroom.
ALSO…For Your Shopping Pleasure… come and visit
these talented women with their designer
merchandise…just in time for the Holidays.
Saint Sophia parishioner, Joanna Topetzes, will be at the
Thanksgiving Luncheon with her jewelry line EVA -
Exclusive Vintage Accessories. Find some unique and
one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts, and some fabulous jewelry
pieces for you! Follow her on Instagram @evavintagejewelry
and please join us for this fabulous trunk show!
KITTENTEES by Donnalee Austen, a Philoptochos
member, is selling cute little kids T-shirts and baby onesies.
Kittentees was born on September 30, 2016 in Los Angeles,
CA. The line consists of Anti-bully and Inspiring Clothing
for Babies and Kids. Kittentees believes that if a baby or a
child wears a shirt with a strong statement, it will resonate
more than an adult wearing it.
www.kittentees/myshopify.com
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PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS
SHAGBAGG, designer created handbags and apparel from
soft cotton “shag” by Nicola Angelos. ShagBagg is a concept
inspired from the 1960’s, designed for today. Although
Nicola started with bags, she now has branched into jackets,
coats, bikinis, halter tops and shorts. Her main focus is on
creating fun, sensory experiences that you won’t find on
other products. www.shagbagg.com
SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 2019 - DEBUTANTE
PRESENTATION BALL We now have 19 lovely young
ladies from communities throughout Southern California
who will be presented that evening. It is will be a night to
remember! We invite you to attend this very memorable
event! Georgia Kezios, Ball Chairman Sponsorships are
needed to make this event a success! Invitations will be out
soon.
MEMBERSHIP – We need membership dues for 2018 paid
up by December 1st. Have you paid yours yet? Sometimes
we are too busy to take care of the little things, but your dues
help in a BIG way. We appreciate your support to continue
our outreach to the needy and those less fortunate. We are at
about 178 members today, but we would like to reach for
more! Visit our table at Coffee Hour on Sundays to learn
more about our organization and ministries. Remember, we
honor and welcome memberships from husbands and male
friends as well. For more information, please contact our
new Membership Chair, Maria Toczek, at
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PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS
PHILOPTOCHOS IS STILL LOOKING FOR … a
PASTRIES COORDINATOR(S)
Philoptchos is seeking an individual or two who will help
coordinate and organize baking events for the Greek
Festival, Easter Picnic, Vasilopita Celebration, Prosphoro,
etc. throughout the year. Duties include: soliciting and
organizing volunteers, scheduling baking dates/sessions with
the kitchen and sourcing recipes. If you have this talent or
know of someone, please contact [email protected].
PLEASE NOTE UPCOMING EVENTS: (see fliers)
TODAY -November 18 - St. Sophia Philoptochos
Thanksgiving Luncheon, Maniatakos Ballroom
December 13 – VIP Christmas Party
January 6, 2019 – Holy Theophany and Vasilopita
Celebration
January 20, 2019 – Debutante Presentation Ball,
Beverly Wilshire Hotel
THE PHILOPTOCHOS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OUR MEMBERS WISH EVERYONE A WONDERFUL
AND BLESSED THANKSGIVING!
Our hearts and payers go out to those who have suffered loses in the horrific California fires.
May God keep everyone safe!
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PHILOPTOCHOS VIP NEWS
The Holiday Season is upon us so get ready for all coming festivities. .
Today is the Philoptochos Thanksgiving Luncheon. See details under Philoptochos info.
Thursday, December 13, the VIP Christmas Luncheon starts at 11:30 am serving lunch at 12:00 pm in the Maniatakos Hall. Chair of this event is Irene Mitropetros, Co-chair is Anne Dres and reservations are taken by Mary Morrison at 818-500 -0904. Donation is $25.00. Please make your reservations as soon as possible.
This will conclude this year’s events. If you are able to be part of the VIP board, please contact anyone from the VIP and offer your services.
In His service,
Angela Ananias President
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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.
