February 2011 - St. Sophia Cathedral

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Saint Sophia Cathedral
Herald
HERALD
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS
OF GREEK ORTHODOXY
IN LOS ANGELES
February 2011
INSIDE
THIS ISSUE
Dean‘s Message
2
President‘s Message
3
Stewardship News
4
Philoptohos News
9
Philoptohos VIP News
10
Philanthropia News
10
Youth News
10
Foundation News
11
Hellenic Academy
12
Sacraments
13
Ministries List
14
Orthodox Calendar
15
Community News
16
Due Date for
March Herald
Friday, 11 February
Saint Sophia
Greek Orthodox
Cathedral
V. Rev. Fr. John S. Bakas,
Dean
Rev. Fr. Bill Tragus,
Associate
1324 S. Normandie Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90006
Tel. 323-737-2424
Fax. 323-737-7029
www.stsophia.org
The Presentation of our Lord
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DEAN’S MESSAGE
We must be the Church
leading the people to salvation and
to a personal living relationship with
Jesus Christ. Anything less tramples
upon the priesthood and all that is
sacred in our Holy Orthodox Church.
Most of us may not realize that Saint
Sophia Cathedral, as well as all
churches in our archdiocese, regulate
their policies, administrative activities
and religious life under the Charter of
the Archdiocese of America.
This
charter is also known as the Uniform
Parish Regulations (UPRs). You can
read the entire document on the Archdiocese website: www.goarch.org. In
the Charter or UPRs, the mission of the
Church is clear. It is stated in Article 2,
as follows:
“The mission of the Archdiocese is to
proclaim the Gospel of Christ, to teach
and spread the Orthodox Christian
faith, to energize, cultivate and guide
the life of the Church in the United
States of America according to the
Orthodox Christian faith and Sacred
Tradition.”
It seems clear cut and simple. But who
pays attention to it?
How many
parishes work at making it happen?
Someone once said that many
churches are ―social clubs‖ that play
at church and others are ―churches
that also have social activities.‖ As we
enter the new year of 2011, let‘s ask
ourselves the all important question:
Into which category does Saint Sophia
fall? I hope you will pray that our
Cathedral is first a church that also has
dynamic Christ-filled parishioners who
enjoy a variety of social and cultural
activities. The mission is clear. As I
stand before God as a priest,
especially when I hold in my hands the
Holy of Holies in the form of Holy Communion, I first must be the Pastor of the
church and Dean of the community,
This is why I am so committed to
getting people involved in singing
the Divine Liturgy, participating in the
sacramental life of the church, embracing one another in love and
encouraging all to consciously
understand what is going on in all of
our life-enhancing and life-giving
services. Nothing is more dreadful
than a dead church with robotic
people going thru the automatic
motions of religiosity. In our multireligious society, people have
choices as far as church is
concerned, and they register their
choices with their feet.
Parishioners either come and
connect with church or leave the
church. And many have left us over
the years because they could never
connect or be involved for a variety
of reasons. Let us address one of the
reasons: ―the language barrier.‖ For
nearly 8 years now, on the first Sunday of each month, the Divine Liturgy has been celebrated in English.
Has this increased attendance?
That is in God‘s hands. But at least
for those who are there, the service
will be universally understood. It is an
attempt to reach out to be relevant
to all. Language should not be a
barrier in our relationship with Jesus
Christ. It ought to usher us into His
presence, opening our hearts and
minds to Him. The church cannot be
just a nostalgic guardian of the past.
It must shine its light upon the future
as well. Whether we like it or not, the
growth of our church in America will
not be made up of newly arrived
immigrants. It will be generations
born in America and will include
more converts and more interfaith
marriages. Just look at your own
family and ask yourself, where are
my adult children & grandchildren?
Are they connected to church and
faith? And if not, why not? This is
my concern.
When it comes to those who left us,
the church simply must find them
and fill their spiritual needs. We
must find their spiritual hurt and heal
it; find their spiritual thirst and
quench it. We all must play a role
in ministry and outreach, not just
the professional ordained clergy. I
will work even harder to strengthen
our Sunday School and the content
of all our programs. In the very
near future we will train adult religious catechists (religious educators) to tutor and mentor returning
adults and prospective converts.
Our Bible Study Program is open to
all at 7:30pm Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. We also offer Monday morning Women‘s Bible Study
at 10:30am and Men‘s Bible Study
at 12:30pm. Why not join one of
these groups and bring a friend? It
is just one hour a week. As most
everyone knows, every Sunday
morning before Liturgy, I conduct a
―Studies in the Faith‖ discussion at
9:15am in the Cathedral. Here is
yet another opportunity to grow
spiritually. And there is much more
to do to make us a Christ-centered
faith community. I pray you will get
involved. I will be calling on you
and asking for your help.
Looking to the future, Saint Sophia
Cathedral must become a sanctuary that embraces all people who
wish to embrace Jesus Christ and
His Holy Orthodox Church. There is
true joy in belonging… and participating. “The harvest is truly plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to
send out laborers into His harvest.”
Matthew 9:37-38. Please join the
Lord’s labor force right here in His
vineyard at Saint Sophia Cathedral.
“When you write or update your will, please remember Saint Sophia Cathedral. Your gift will live into eternity.”
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
IT IS ALL ABOUT YOU, AND IT IS ABOUT TIME
Our heart-felt appreciation to all
Stewards who have sent in their
pledge cards. If you have not yet
done so, please send us your pledge
card so we can plan our expenses for
the year 2011. Thank you in advance
for your generosity and support to our
Stewardship Ministry.
As we begin the New Year I would like
to take the opportunity to thank the
entire Board of Directors for their
diligent work and dedication to our
ministry.
This is going to be another exciting
year, full of challenges, opportunities,
sacrifices, and the best of all, the
completion of our new CULTURAL,
EDUCATION, SPORTS AND PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER - the future of our
Community.
I am proud to formally introduce this
year‘s Officers, Parish Council Members and Associates, Ministry Leaders
and Volunteers of our Cathedral:
2011 Parish Council Officers
Panos A. Angels-Angeletopoulos
President
Loula Moschonas
Vice President
Stephanie Caiopoulos Lubian
Recording Secretary
Karen Sarames
Corresponding Secretary
Michael Kraios
CFO – Treasurer
Parish Council Members
Dina Demetriou, Jeanine Hanna, Toula
Kalatzis, Tom Martin, Sebastian Opffer,
Alex Oxyzolou, Peter Pallas, Dean
Peratsakis, Ted Pastras, Zafiris Tsimahides
Parish Council Associate
Irene Frankos
Stewardship Committee Chair
Stewardship
Committee
Jackie Callas, Joanna Callas, Tina
Callas, Helene Dameris, Vickie
Deryiades, Helen Ellis, Jeanine
Hanna, Stephanie Caiopoulos
Lubian, Loula Moschonas, Ann
Pappas, Aileen Preonas, Melina
Webster Pyle, Allison Shuman
Stavaridis, and Christina Tasulis
Welcoming Committee
Niki Korbakis, Maria Pelargos
Sunday Coffee Hour
Frances Karavidas, Ann Pappas,
Tina Peterson, Georgia Vasila
Altar Boys Coordinator
Chris Halikakis
Sunday School Coordinator
Eleni Yokas
Additionally, I would like to thank all
the Sunday School Teachers, our
Dance program parents, all the
Dance Directors and all the parents
and volunteers of our Basketball
Program.
Congratulations to all Dance
Groups for doing a splendid job at
their annual Glendi. It was a
delightful evening of dancing,
sharing cultural heritage, good
food and wonderful company. This
year the event took place at Saint
Steven‘s Serbian Cathedral. If there
is a will, there is a way.
The annual Folk Dance Festival
(FDF) will take place in Ontario this
month. Please come and show your
support to our groups.
We look forward to another fantastic year. I share the excitement and
confidence that we, as a Parish, will
meet any challenges that arise and
that we will continue to grow and
flourish. Thank you for your support.
In His Service
Panos A. Angels-Angeletopoulos
“For
where
your
treasure
is, there
your
heart will
be also.”
Matthew
6:21
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The Joy of Belonging
through Christian Stewardship
ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP REPORT 2010
OPERATING BUDGET: $1,600,000
STEWARDSHIP FAMILIES: 742 or 57% of mailing list
STEWARDSHIP REVENUES: $820,059 or 51% of operating budget
We sincerely thank all our Stewards for their devoted
financial commitment to our Saint Sophia Ministry.
Special thanks goes to my Stewardship Committee members, who have contributed to the progress and growth of
our Stewardship Program by offering their love, time and talent: Jackie Callas, Joanna Callas, Tina Callas, Helene
Dameris, Vickie Deryiades, Helen Ellis, Jeanine Hanna, Stephanie Caiopoulos Lubian, Loula Moschonas, Ann Pappas,
Aileen Preonas, Melina Webster Pyle, Allison Shuman Stavaridis, and Christina Tasulis.
With love and appreciation,
Irene Frankos
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Constantinou, Costas C. & Marilyn
James, Nicolas G. & Hilda
Natsis, Anton & Demetra
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Daher, Ms. Athina Pavlidou
Jeen, Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas
Nichols, Dina
Adamou, Mr. & Mrs. Miltiades
Dascalu, George & Elena
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Nichols, Ms. Christene
Adams, Bill & Shannon
Davis, Mr. & Mrs. Symeon
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Pakkidis-Rodriguez, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph
Akrotirianakis, Joseph N.
Defterios, Christo
Jordan, Ms. Olga
Pallas, Peter
Alexopoulos, Panagiotis & Sia
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Zaharopoulos, Konstadinos
Gillespie, Margaret
Zanetos, Dean & Alison
Halekakis, Mr. Christo
Zanetos, John & Rachel
Hamwey, Mrs. Katherine
Zarras, Peter
Hronis, Ms. Soteria
Spanos, Mr. George
Spears, Ted & Cynthia
*Spiropoulos, Jimmy & Doraly
Spizzirri, Mr. Dean
Stamatiades, John L & Dorothea
Stamos, Mr. and Mrs. Andy
Stavaridis, Chris & Ms. Allison Shuman
Stefanidis, Dr. Nickolaos
Stevens, Mr. Robert
Stokes, Ms. Penny
Stumpus, Arthur & Judy
Stumpus, Elizabeth
Tassop, Mary M.
Tetradis, Mr. and Mrs. Sotiros
Themelis, Anastasios & Jennie
Thomas, Kristin
Thomas, Ms. Tatum Ann
Travassaros, Frances
Treantafelles, Mrs. Nicholas
Tsoutsas, Tina
Varentges, George & Helen
Veselic, Kevin & Patty
Vourakis, Mr. and Mrs. Michael
Ward, Mr. Thomas
Webster, John P & Jennifer
Wellington, Mr. Isaiah
Wellington, Mr. Joshua
Xilas, Sophie
Yeotis, Ms. Gina
Zachario, Bill & Helen
Zagorianos, Kathleen
OTHER
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Hutchings, Pamela
Kappos, Barbara
Karadenes, Mark
* life member & active steward
O'Donnell, Jim & Tricia
Palomares, Sophia Dagres
Panayi, George & Rena
Panayi, Helen
Panopoulos, Mr. John F. Gregory
Papadopoulos, A & T. Rock
Papangellin, Mr. Daniel
Papayianis, Zoe
Pappas, James Gregory & Leila
Pappas, John T & Bess
Katsoulis, John
Parker, Anastasia-Jean
Kazandjian, Jeanette
Patsaoura, Sevasti
Please forgive us if we have
omitted your name in error.
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Stewardship
The Joy of Belonging
through Christian Stewardship
LIFE MEMBERSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND
In the early 1980s, our Parish Council introduced a novel idea in an economic environment when interest
rates were 8-10%. If people would make a single gift of $10,000 to the Cathedral, they would become Life
Members, and the interest of $800 to $1,000 from that gift would be counted as yearly membership.
Those were the days when the word ‗stewardship‘ was not yet used and defined, as it is today. Of course
the high interest rates and dividends of the early 80s are a nostalgic memory.
Today, the Life Membership Fund has become the Endowment Fund to support our Ministry when
emergencies may arise. Thank God we have it, especially this year, as we are challenged with a $400,000
deficit due to the loss of the Parish Hall rentals and Festival revenues.
The Endowment Fund is still viable, and periodically parishioners become Life Members and add to the
principal or corpus of the Fund, which is conservatively invested and growing. Life Members are
prominently recognized on our ―Walk of the Blessing Hand‖ Donor Wall.
In addition to their one time gift, most Life Members have been generous yearly stewardship participants
as well. We are deeply grateful to them and pray for the participation of all Life Members, as the
Stewardship Program is the life-blood of our Saint Sophia Ministry.
LIFE MEMBERS
+Dr. Lee & Aphie Akopiantz
+Mr. George Farmasonis
Mr. & Mrs. James Kolokotrones
Mr. & Mrs. George Preonas
Mr. & Mrs. Evangelos Ambatielos
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Fettis
Mr. & Mrs. George Kolovos
Mr. & Mrs. John Rallis
Mr. & +Mrs. Nicholas G. Ananias
+Mr. & Mrs. Dino Flokas L.
Dr. & Mrs. John P. Korbakis
Mr. & +Mrs. Angelo Revels
Dr. & Mrs. Constantine Aronis
Mr. & Mrs. Andreas Gallanis
Mr. Christ Krantz
+Mr. & + Mrs. John S. Sakellaris
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Bissias
+Mr. George George
Mrs. Mary Lou Krantz
Dr. & Mrs. James G. Selimos
+Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Boltinghouse
Mr. Joseph George
Mr. & Mrs. Gig Kyriacou
Mr. & Mrs. Harry G. Siafaris
Georgia K. & Chris T. Caras
+Mr. & Mrs. George Gialketsis
Dr. & Mrs. Vasilios Lambros
Soudenioton Omonoia Society
Mr. & Mrs. Chris W. Caras
+Mrs. Ann Goucher
+Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Lyons
Jimmy & Doraly Spiropoulos
Mr. Chris W. Caras, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Alek Haidos
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Maniatakos
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Stathes
+Mr. & Mrs. George Caras
Mr. Peter Haidos
Dr. & Mrs. Anthony A. Mastor
Tom & Helen Stratos
Mr. & Mrs. George Chacopoulos
+Dr. & Mrs. Michael N. Halikis
+Dr. & Mrs. Frank G. Nicholas
+ Dr. & Mrs. Chris T. Tasulis, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Daglas
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Hanks
+ Mrs. Helen Nicholas
Ms. Theoni Trangas
Harry & Athena Daglas
Dr. Sam Harkiss
+ Dr. & +Mrs. S. James Vamvas
Mr. & Mrs. Archie Defterios
& Stella Nicholas Morris
The Hellenic Society of Constantinople Mr. & Mrs. Nick A. Nichols
+ Mr. & + Mrs. Robert Hogan
Mr. & Mrs. Bill A. Papalexis
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony A. Demetriou
Mr. & Mrs. Chris J. Julias
Mr. & Mrs. John T. Pappas
+ Mr. & Mrs. Ernest J. Zaferis
Dr. & Mrs. James A. Demetriou
Dr. Alex W. Kalionzes
Mr. Alex Pappas
Mr. & Mrs. James E. Zaferis
Mrs. Alexander J. Doumak
Dr. & Mrs. James Kallins
Harry & Agopie Pappas
Mr. & Mrs. Ted G. Zonos
+Mr. & Mrs. John Doumakes
+Mr. & +Mrs. Ted Kamas
+Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Parkos
Mr. & +Mrs. Robert M. Doumakes
+ Mr. Paul Karres
Mr. & Mrs. John Peterson
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Evangelatos
+ Mr. & Mrs. George Kastas
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Patzakis
Ms. Cathy Evangelatos
Mr. & Mrs. Evans Kitsigiannis
John & +Anne Antonia Dalis
Dr. Dennis Evangelatos
+Dr. & Mrs. William Evangelatos
Ms. Goldie Peratis
+Lt. Col. Wm. L. & Katherine Kokenes + Mr. & Mrs. Paul Peratis
Ms. Joyce Kokkinides
+ Mr. & Mrs. Spiros G. Ponty
+ Andrew Vasila
Mr. & Mrs. Jean-Paul Wardy
of blessed memory
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PHILOPTOHOS NEWS
Dear Philoptohos Ladies,
Sunday, January 16th was a magical night for the 23
Debutantes of our Saint Sophia Cathedral.
The
Beverly Wilshire Ballroom has never looked so fantastic
or so very crowded.
Our elegant and very
accomplished 23 young ladies were presented—
making their curtsy in front of their fathers. It was a
sight to behold. The fathers looked at them with pride,
deep love and admiration. It was a very emotional
and wondrous moment in the life of all these lovely
and inspiring young girls.
The Debutante Ball is really a ―Daddy‘s night‖. The
fathers couldn‘t believe that their darling little girls of
yesterday were the gorgeous young women of tonight.
My congratulations and fondest love to all, especially
to their gorgeous young mothers who worked so hard
in the background to insure that the girls looked
perfect.
What kind of praise can one give to the awe-inspiring
chairman, her outstanding Ball Committee and the
Philoptohos women who have worked so endlessly and
happily for this event? All these ladies are working
mothers and wives, and they amaze us every single
time with the energy they have left over, offering their
great talents with kind hearts to the endeavours of
Philoptohos. The committee includes: Katrina Beers,
Jeanine Dalis Klima, Bessie Politis, Mary Kezios, Georgia
Kezios, Maria Psara, Marianna Politis, Judie Christopoulos, Patricia Mentas, Mary Ann Mallis, Bess Pappas, Rita
Stephanou, Scarlett Billis, Mary Galanis, Olga Jordan,
Angela Karavedas, Sophie Mastor and myself, Dina
Oldknow. Special mention to Tanya Grafos and Zoe
Vidalakis for their great talents in producing the most
graceful and beautiful dance for the debs.
We
express our deepest thanks for a Ball that will remain in
our hearts forever.
February is the month when we hold nominations for
the ―Mother of the Year‖. If there is anyone you would
like to nominate, please call Lola Galketsis (323) 4659664 before Monday, February 7th.
Remember to pay your 2011 membership dues. Our
next General Assembly meeting will be held in the
Fellowship Tent on February 17th at 10:30 a.m. Please
come to learn about all of our plans for this year.
With love in His service,
Dina Skouras Oldknow
PHILOPTOHOS OUTREACH
Philoptohos has been helping a very large number of
people since January.
Many people in our own
community are struggling through the economic
downturn and with personal issues. We have been
helping those who are close to losing their homes, their
apartments and their jobs. Meanwhile, families are
struggling to put food on the table and buy clothes and
school supplies, for their children. Additionally, Philoptohos continues to help those with medical bills, funeral
expenses for the poor and still support our own church.
The costs are tremendous every month.
We feel that many people in our community would like
to help those in need, even though they may not be in
Philoptohos. Therefore, we are giving you the opportunity to ‗help others‘.
We give families grocery cards, store cards for clothing
and gasoline debit cards to help people get to the jobs
they have. If you would like to donate toward the
purchase of one or more cards, please mail your
donation to the church office, with PHILOPTOHOS OUTREACH on the memo line. Please include how many
cards of $20 each, you would like us to purchase. We
would be very grateful. If you prefer to purchase/
donate the gift cards yourself, below is a list of stores
with whom we are
currently working:
FOOD: RALPHS/FOOD 4 LESS, VON‘S, ALBERTSONS &
TRADER JOES
CLOTHING: TARGET, WAL-MART, K-MART
PHARMACIES: CVS, WALGREENS
GASOLINE STATIONS: ANY COMPANY
A minimum donation of $20 would help people more
than you can imagine. You may remain anonymous if
you prefer. This is strictly voluntary on your behalf.
With the holidays approaching, we know many families
will struggle to have a nice holiday dinner or to buy
Christmas presents for their children. Philoptohos also
keeps track of many elderly people who are alone and
need a helping hand at this time of the year. Your
donation could bring real happiness to someone right
now.
Please send your monetary or gift card donation to the
cathedral, attention: Philoptohos.
Our deepest appreciation for any donation.
THANK YOU!! Saint Sophia Philoptohos
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PHILOPTOHOS VIP NEWS
Our first event of the New Year, Prizes and Surprises, gave
us the opportunity to get accustomed to using the
temporary Fellowship Tent for an afternoon of fun and
fellowship. A big ―thank you‖ to our chair Stella Morris and
co-chair Irene Mitropetros for a well planned event and
to everyone who came and supported us and made our
party special.
Thursday February 24th
Experience an exciting trip to
the “Gene Autry Museum of the American West” at Griffith Park. We will depart Saint Sophia in front of the chapel
9:30 a.m., returning about 3 p.m. Please be on time.
Donation is $30 per person, which includes bus transportation, museum entry and lunch at the Wilson Harding
Country Club. Choice of Lunch: Cobb Salad, Club Sandwich, or Cheeseburger with Fries. Choice of Drinks:
Lemonade, Ice Tea or Coffee. Dessert: Ice cream
For reservations please call Mary Kezios 562-923-7110 or
Faye Demetriou at 818-981-6088. Paid reservations are
required. Please address your check to: Philoptohos VIP,
and indicate on the check your choice of lunch. Please
mail your check to: Mary Kezios, 10409 Casanes Avenue,
Downey, CA 90241
Kathara Deftera – Monday, March 7th
On this first day of Lent, refreshments will be served in
the Fellowship Tent, following church services.
Seven Day Mexican Riviera Princess Cruise – March 19th
There is still time to join the VIP‘s of Philoptohos for a
beautiful and fun-loving 7-day Princess Cruise, departing from San Pedro and sailing roundtrip, to Puerto
Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas. The following
prices apply, PER PERSON, based on double occupancy
and include port taxes and government fees: Inside
Cabin $750.52, Ocean View $800.52, Ocean View with
balcony $950.52, Mini-Suite with Balcony $1150.52. To
make a deposit and reserve your space, please call
Catherine Erwin at 818-783-4811.
Hope to see you at our events.
In His Service
Vivi Demopoulos, VIP President
PHILANTHROPIA NEWS
RECEPTACLES HAVE ARRIVED: Two new receptacles,
one for ―used clothing‖ and one for ―canned
goods‖, are now available for your donations. They
are located in the general area of the chapel, side
by side.
We thank you for your patience during our search
for these receptacles… now you can start an early
―Spring Cleaning!‖
ANNUAL APPEAL: Our annual appeal letter was
mailed over three weeks ago and your generous
donations continue to arrive on a daily basis. We
thank you with sincere appreciation for your
generosity, which enables us to help several needy
families and individuals throughout the year. God
Bless you for your love and support.
Father Peter
YOUTH NEWS
Contacts for Youth Programs
ALTAR BOYS
Fr. Bill Tragus
[email protected]
BASKETBALL
Paul Cooper
[email protected]
CAMP AXIOS
September Sucher
[email protected]
CAMP ZOE
Presvytera Mia Tragus
[email protected]
GOYA
Fr. Bill Tragus
[email protected]
Mary Sarantes
[email protected]
GREEK DANCE
Barbara Kappos
[email protected]
HELLENIC ACADEMY
Helen Dumas, Director
[email protected]
RITE OF COMMITMENT
Helen Lambros
[email protected]
SAINT SOPHIA CAMP
Melanie O‘Regan
[email protected]
saintsophiacamp.org
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Eleni Yokas
[email protected]
Calendar of events
FEBRUARY
Saturday 19-20
Sunday 20
Saturday 26
Sunday 27
FDF Sunday
No Sunday School Classes
GOYA Basketball
GOYA Basketball
MARCH
Saturday 5-6
Saturday 12
Sunday 13
Saturday 26
Sunday 27
Lenten Retreat
GOYA Basketball
Sunday of Orthodoxy
GOYA Basketball
GOYA Basketball
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Saint Sophia Foundation
Dear Parishioners,
I wish to express my deep appreciation to all of you for once again contributing to our Cash for
Christmas Raffle. You did a great job! Even in these difficult economic times we were able to raise
enough money for the prizes and cover most of the insurance premium for the Cathedral. Our 2nd prize
winner, Joyce Kokkinides, very graciously gave her $10,000 prize money back to the church to be put
toward her Life Membership. Maria & Ted Maniatakos also returned their $500 prize money to the church.
Cash for Christmas 2010 Results
A TRIBUTE TO ANGELO PAPPAS WHO CHAIRED OUR RAFFLE FOR 30 YEARS
Grand Prize Winner –
2nd Prize Winner –
3rd Prize Winner –
4th Prize Winner –
5th Prize Winner –
6th Prize Winner –
7th Prize Winner –
8th Prize Winner –
9th Prize Winner –
10th Prize Winner –
11th Prize Winner –
12th Prize Winner –
13th Prize Winner –
14th Prize Winner –
15th Prize Winner –
John Fovos
Joyce Kokkinides
Kathy and Chris Julias
Aphie Akopiantz
Mia Makris
Lannie Julias
John Stamatiades
Victor‘s Market Co.
Sophia Whiddon
Kathy and Chris Julias
Mary and Andy Gallanis
Mariana Papdopoulos
Maria and Ted Maniatakos
Milton Pappas
Demetrios Zaferis
No. of Tickets Sold
$25,000
$10,000
$5,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$500
$500
$500
$500
1121
Cash Total
$112,100
Prize Money Paid Out
($50,000)
Cash Balance
$62,100
Prize Money donated from Joyce Kokkinides
$10,000
Prize Money donated from Ted & Maria Maniatakos
$500
Revised Cash Balance
$72,600
Expenses: Printing and Small Tent Rental
Net Profit
($1,057)
$71,543
The ―Cash for Christmas‖ Committee thanks all of you for your very kind support for our Cathedral.
Timi Loomos Freshman-Chairperson, Harry Vournas, Panos Angels, Nick Bissias, Tina Callas, Chris Daglas,
John Dalis, Jim Demetriou, Tony Demetriou, Irene Frankos, Andy Gallanis, Alek Haidos, Chris Julias, Jim
Karatsiskis, Joyce Kokkinides, Gig Kyriacou, Ilca Moskos, Bill Papalexis, Ann Pappas, Susan Patzakis, Chris
Pelonis, George Preonas, Harry Siafaris, John Stamatiades Parish Council, Clergy and Leonard Hart
In His Service,
Timi Loomos Freshman, 2010 Cash for Christmas Chair
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Saint Sophia Hellenic Academy
HELLENIC ACADEMY ADMINISTRATORS
KINDERGARTEN & FIRST GRADE: 9:30—11:30am
HELEN DUMAS, DIRECTOR
Students are introduced to the Greek
alphabet, simple reading, and grammar.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 310-800-6338
SARA PALASKAS, ASST DIRECTOR
Email: [email protected]
Welcome to our Saint Sophia Hellenic
Academy. Classes began on Saturday,
September 18. The Academy‘s mission is to
teach children the Greek language, culture,
heritage, customs, traditions and religion in the
context of the Greek Orthodox faith.
CURRICULUM
The Academy‘s curriculum is designed for 10
academic classes preferably for 8 to 10
students per class, and children are grouped
according to age and level of Greek. We
welcome children from the age of 3 and up.
PRE-SCHOOL: 9:30—11:30am
Students learn through music, arts & crafts,
poems, prayers and games.
HIGHER GRADES: 9:00—11:30am
As students progress, they learn to read and
write in Greek, and also learn about Greek
history,
mythology,
literature,
religion,
geography, culture and traditions.
ADULT CLASSES: 11:45am-1:30pm
Classes are specifically designed for adults.
The most important addition to our curriculum
last year was a course preparing students in
advanced classes for the yearly examinations.
Candidates are prepared on any of four levels
of linguistic proficiency. The Certificate of
Attainment in Greek, issued by the Greek
Ministry of National Education and Religion is
earned by those who pass.
Become an active Steward at Saint Sophia – join a Ministry !!
Altar Service
Festival
Parish Council
Basketball
Foundation
Philanthropia
Bookstore/Gift Shop
GOYA, JR.GOYA
Philoptohos Society
Bible Studies
Greek Folk Dancing
Philoptohos VIP
Hellenic Academy
Stewardship Program
Camp Zoe
Hospitality - Coffee Hour
Summer Camp
Childcare
Hospitality – Welcome
- Golf
Choir
Mr. & Mrs. Club
- Tennis
Docents
Narthex Service
Sunday School Program
Parenting Support
18-30 Fellowship
BLQ
Easter Picnic
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FEBRUARY SACRAMENTS
BIRTHDAYS
WEDDINGS
At time of publication,
Alex, James
there were no weddings scheduled for February.
Anton, Cleo
Billis, Scarlett
BAPTISMS
February 5
MEMORIALS
February 6
George Chagares
Theo Chagares
Gus Marentes
Marie Marentes
Panagiotitsa Marentes
Demetrios Marentes
Elizabeth Bunch
Walton Bunch
Fotini Bayz
James Bayz
EPISTLE
READERS
February 13
Vickie Deryiades
February 20
Estelle Skouras
February 27
Helene Ballas
Bill Bayz
Harry Bayz
Constantinos Reveliotis
Panagiotis Tragus
James Perparas
Aspacia Perparas
Sylvia Soulis
ushers
Evangelia Meares
Michael Meares
Edwards, Nickolas
Donovan, James & Marie
Egar, Angela
Fettis, Peter & Patricia
Evangelatos, Pauline
Gallanis, Pete & Danica
Fondas, Mary
James, Nicholas
Lianos, Glenn & Antonia
Lubian, Daniel & Stephanie
Jessop, Leland
Maniatakos, Ted & Maria
Kollias, Christina
Pappas, Angelo & Ann
Kouros, Irene
Stathes, Nick & Sonia
Koustas, Peter
Loukaris, Mersy
Maniatakos, Ted
Moore, Ann
Pappatheodorou, Sofia
Peroulias, Constantine
February 6
Niki Korbakis
Maria Pelargos
February 13
Alexandra Guirguis
Dinah Wellington
Shelmadine Wellington
Petrunick, Gina
Russos, Emmanuel
Sarames, Karen
Sarantes, Maria
Sarantopoulos, Michael
Serfas, Jean
Tsimahides, Helene Liatsos
Varentges, George
Peter Arvan
Alexandros Meares
Demetriou, Andrew J & Evelyn
Oldknow, Constantina (Dina)
Angeliki Tragus
Bessie Revels
Cokas, Nicholas & Anastasia
Naoumovitch, Theodora
Tommy Bayz
Gus Bayz
Brotsis, Barbara
Fettis, Peter
February 6
Dinah Wellington
Aviles, Hugo & Irene
Callas, Steven & Christine
Demetriou, Mary-Kay
February 19 Anastacia Pucillo
Andrews, George & Cleo
Bougeokles, George
Demepoulos, Stephen
Alec Salatin
ANNIVERSARIES
February 20
Electra Koutsoukos
Gene Chronopoulos
Wilson, Despina
Wojtyla, Bea
Zagorianos, Marsha
Zonos, George
February 20
John Metzidis
Artemios Metzidis
George Panayi
February 27
Alexandra Georgiou
Christina Georgiou
Rosemary Georgiou
Please note…
If your birthday or anniversary is not listed in the monthly
Herald newsletter and you would like it to be listed,
please e-mail Stephanie at [email protected]
Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Very Reverend Father John S. Bakas, Dean
Reverend Father Bill Tragus, Assistant
Jim Kollias, Choir Director
Menelaos Trigonis, Protopsaltis
Christopher Yokas, Organist
James Karatsikis, Sexton
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Executive Officers
Angelo L. Pappas, President.
Andrew Evangelatos, Vice President
Dr.. James A. Demetriou, Vice President & C.F.O.
Constantine Boukidis, Secretary
Tina Callas, Treasurer
Members
V. Rev. Fr. John S. Bakas Panos A. Angels
Nicholas Bissias
Timi Loomos Freshman
Gig Kyriacou Alek Haidos William H. Oldknow
John T. Pappas
George Preonas
Harry C. Vournas, Trustee Emeritus
Peter C. Latsis, Honorary
Presidential Appointments
Anthony A. Demetriou, Presidential Assistant
Steve Hanna, Presidential Assistant
John G. Marakas III, Sr. V. P. of Wells Fargo,
Advisor to the Board
PHILOPTOHOS SOCIETY
Executive Officers
Dina Skouras Oldknow, President
Marianna Politis, 1st Vice President
Dr. Maria T. Toczek, 2nd Vice President
Dorothea Ales, Recording Secretary
Virginia Noyes, Corresponding Secretary
Lola Gialketsis, Asst. Corresponding Secretary
Scarlett Billis, Treasurer
Mary Gallanis, Assistant Treasurer
Connie Cooper, Advisor
Honorary Life Members
Jennie Doumak
Christine Peratis
Members
Helene Ballas Frances Bissias Judith Christopoulos
Pauline Evangelatos Olga Jordan A. Electra Koutsoukos
Tricia Kremer Constance Manders Sophie Mastor
Diane Pruett Sonia Stathes
Rita Stephanou
OFFICE STAFF
Christina Ajalat, Office Manager
Suzanne Gilreath, Accounting
Ann Pappas, Facilities Coordinator
CUSTODIAL STAFF
Leonard Hart Miguel Rosales
PARISH COUNCIL
Executive Officers
Panos A. Angels, President
Loula B. Moschonas, Vice President
Stephanie Caiopoulos Lubian, Recording Secretary
Karen Sarames, Corresponding Secretary
Michael Kraios, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer
Members
Dina Demetrius Jeanine Hanna Toula Kalatzis
Tom Martin
Alex Oxyzolou Sebastian Opffer
Peter Pallas Ted Pastras
Dean Peratsakis
Zafiris (Zaf) Tsimahides
Associates
Irene Frankos, Stewardship Chairperson
Auditing Committee
Tom Moore
Anthony Demetriou
OTHER MINISTRIES
ALTAR BOYS
Rev. Father Bill Tragus
Chris Halekakis
BASKETBALL
G.O.Y.A.
Rev. Father Bill Tragus
Mary Sarantes
HELLENIC ACADEMY
Chris Markos & Paul Cooper
BIBLE STUDY
Helen Dumas, Director
Sara Palaskas, Asst Director
Joanna Papachristou,
Parent Representative
HOSPITALITY
Rev. Father John Bakas
Rev. Father Bill Tragus
BOOK STORE
William Striglos
CAMP AXIOS
Andrea Boerger
CAMP ZOE
Rev. Father Bill Tragus
CHURCH SCHOOL
Eleni Yokas
CHOIR
Jim Kollias
COFFEE HOUR
Ann Pappas & Georgia Vasila
DANCE GROUPS
Barbara Kappos
DOCENTS
Mrs. Faye Demetriou
EASTER PICNIC
John T. Pappas Ted Pappas
Dean Treantafelles
Tony Dres
Niki Korbakis
Maria Pelargos
L.A. GREEK FEST
Ted & Jan Pastras
MR. & MRS. CLUB
Dean & Christine Peratsakis
PARENTING
Nick Stefanidis
Barbara Kappos
PHILANTHROPIA
Rev. Father Peter Lambert
PHILOPTOHOS V.I.P.
Vivi Demopoulos, President
SAINT SOPHIA CAMP
Melanie O‘Regan
Kathleen Kyriacou
Vicki Kades
YOUTH
Rev. Father Bill Tragus
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FEBRUARY 2011
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
1
7:30pm Bible
Study with Fr.
John
6
7
8am Orthros
10:30/12:30 Bible
9:15am Studies in the Study w/Fr. John
Faith
9:45am Memorials
10am Divine Liturgy
13
20
27
(3-Judgement)
Meatfare Sunday
8am Orthros
9:15am Studies in the
Faith
9:45am Memorials
7:30pm Bible
Study with Fr.
John
3
4
5
Hellenic Academy
9am, 9:30 am, &
11:45am
9
10
11
12
Hellenic Academy
9am, 9:30 am, &
11:45am
7:30 pm Bible
Study with Fr. Bill
10:00am Philoptohos VIP Board
Meeting
15
7:30pm Bible
Study with Fr.
John
21
(2-Prodigal Son)
10:30/12:30 Bible
8am Orthros
Study w/Fr. John
9:15am Studies in the
Faith
9:45am Memorials
10am Divine Liturgy
2
Sat
Presentation of
Our Lord
8:30am Orthros
9:30am Divine
Liturgy
8
14
Triodion Begins
10:30/12:30 Bible
(1-Publican & the
Study w/Fr. John
Pharisee)
8am Orthros
9:15am Studies in the
Faith
9:45am Memorials
10am Divine Liturgy
Fri
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22
7:30pm Bible
Study with Fr.
John
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18
24
25
7:30 pm Bible
Study with Fr. Bill
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7:30 pm Bible
Study with Fr. Bill
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Hellenic Academy
9am, 9:30 am, &
11:45am
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Saturday of the
Souls
Hellenic Academy
9am, 9:30 am, &
11:45am
Hellenic Academy
9am, 9:30 am, &
11:45am
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Cheesfare
Monday
10:30/12:30 Bible
Study w/Fr. John
Strict Fast
Fish Allowed
Wine and Oil
Allowed
Dairy, Eggs,
and Fish
Allowed
Fast Free
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Herald
COMMUNITY NEWS
Greek Obituary Service is now available
for Saint Sophia Cathedral
We are working with a service called Greek Obituary.
This service will add a valuable optional service for
Cathedral members and friends. Too often when a
loved one passes, we may not have an easy and
straight-forward method to contact everyone in the
community about Trisagion and funeral services.
Traditional newspapers can cost over $600 for a death
notice with a photograph. Fortunately, Greek Obituary‘s fee is much less than publishing a notice in the
newspaper. For only $50, patrons can include a photo
and a much longer biography. Like large national
obituary services, visitors have the option of signing a
complimentary online guest book. One of the major
improvements over the large national services is that
Greek Obituary‘s obituary list and guest books are free
to access and read. They will not expire after a year or
require you to pay for access to an obituary. This is not
only a wonderful remembrance for our community, but
a portion of the proceeds will benefit Saint Sophia Cathedral. Standard obituaries can have one (1) page of
obituary text, about 350-400 words, and one photo for
their tribute. If a more extravagant obituary with multiple photos or more text is desired, enhanced obituaries
are also available. Obituary text should be sent either
by standard e-mail, or as a Word/WordPerfect attachment to [email protected]. Enhanced obituaries can also have an optional background image as a
tribute, including the cross and military branch logos.
Greek Obituary is managed by one of our Cathedral
members, Dean Tripodes. After working with several
churches, AHEPA chapters, and the national PanIcarian Brotherhood, it was determined there was a
need for reasonable cost Greek obituaries. Greek
Obituary is
integrated into our Cathedral website,
and includes obituaries and tributes from several communities throughout the United States. Greek Obituary
welcomes all Philhellenes too, non-Greeks (including
spouses) who are family members and friends of the
Greek community. Most importantly, the service welcomes everyone who has been a part of the Greek Orthodox Church.
Please go online to our Cathedral website at
stsophia.org and click on the Events menu tab, and
then on Obituaries.
FAREWELL TO OUR BELOVED FATHER BILL !
Our beloved and much respected Father Bill
Tragus is being transferred by Metropolitan
Gerasimos to the mission parish in San Juan
Capistrano, effective March 1st, 2011.
Father Bill and Presvytera Mia have been with
us for the last 5 years. He and his family are
much loved and appreciated. We will miss
him. He has served our cathedral and our
large cathedral family honorably and faithfully.
We are grateful to him for his devotion to all
aspects of the ministry. Although we will miss
him very much, we wish him every blessing with
his new assignment as pastor of his own parish.
This is an exciting time for him. It is a new
beginning with many challenges and opportunities. Above all, he knows that he will be
serving the Lord and leading the faithful into
God‘s embrace.
We will honor and say farewell to Father Bill
and Presvytera Mia on his last Sunday with us,
February 27th. A simple reception will be held
for them following the Divine Liturgy in our
Fellowship Tent. Please join us.
IN DEPTH EXPLANATION OF THE DIVINE LITURGY
Please join us on Sunday, February 6th and 13th
for Divine Liturgy. Father John will use his
sermon to explain and physically demonstrate,
step-by-step, our ultimate community expression of prayer & worship: The Divine Liturgy.
On a special stand, he will face the congregation to do a ‗show-and-tell.‘ Understanding
the purpose and content of the Divine Liturgy
will bring us closer to the Lord and enhance our
living relationship with Him, as we celebrate
Christ‘s presence in our midst. Come and bring
a friend. It will be informative and inspirational.
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Saint Sophia Cathedral
Of Los Angeles
Invites you to celebrate Pascha (Easter)
at our
89th Annual Greek Easter Picnic
Brookside Park (at the Rose Bowl) Pasadena, CA
April 24, 2011
11:30am - 7pm
Fabulous Food and Desserts:
Souvlakia, Paidakia (Lamb Chops), Gyro,
Vegetarian dinners, Baklava, Loukoumades,
Galatoboureko, Diples
Beer, Greek Wines, Soft Drinks, Coffee, water
Great seating under trees
Greek Music and Dancing
More information to follow….
Let us all celebrate
the resurrection of our Lord
together
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