July 15, 2012

Sunday Bulletin
15thof July 2012
Sunday of The Holy Fathers
“God’s people, serving God’s people”
Saint Sophia
Greek Orthodox Cathedral
1324 South Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles, 90006
Office: 323.737.2424 Fax: 323.737.7029
www.stsophia.org www.stsophia.org/bulletin
Very Reverend Father John S. Bakas, Dean
Reverend Father Allan Boyd, Assistant Priest
CALENDAR FOR THIS WEEK
Sunday, July 15th
Orthros ………………………………………..………………..……...8:15am
Studies in the Faith …………………………………………………..9:15am
Memorials ……………………………………………………………..9:45am
Divine Liturgy ………………………………...………...…….…..…10:00am
Monday, July 16th
Bible Studies with Father John:
Women’s Bible Study……………………….…… closed for the summer
Men’s Bible Study ………………………...………closed for the summer
Bible Study in the Faith………………...…………closed for the summer
Wednesday, July 18th
Hellenic Academy (Adults) …………………….closed for the summer
Bible Study with Father Allan …………………..closed for the summer
Thursday, July 19th
Catechism with Father Allan …………….…….closed for the summer
Friday, July 20th
Saint Prophet Elias
Orthros ………………………………………..………………..……...8:30am
Liturgy ………………….……..………………………………………..9:30am
Saturday, July 21st
Hellenic Academy (PreK – 6) …………………..closed for the summer
Hellenic Academy (Adults) …………………….closed for the summer
Coffee hour in the Huffington Center Maniatakos Fellowship Hall EPISTLE READER..... Michael Kraios
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DAILY VITAMINS
FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
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MEMORIALS
Ioannis Argyris
Evdokia Argyri
Basil Argyri
Michael Argyri
Periklis Argyri
Constantinos Argyri
Assimina Argyri
Euphrosyne Limneos - 34 years
Demetrios Limneos - 63 years
Joseph Boltinghouse - 3 years
William D. Belroy
William Oldknow - 1 year
Fred Fuller - 40 days
James C. Loomos - 20 Years
Georgia Sarantopoulos - 40 days
ALTAR CANDLES
Both sides offered in loving memory of Euphrosyne Limneos,
Demetrios Limneos, Joseph Boltinghouse by their family
ALTAR TABLE CANDLES
Both sides offered in loving memory of Fred Fuller by his family
SOLEA CANDLES
Both sides offered in loving memory of James C. Loomos by his
wife Constance Loomos and his daughter Timi Loomos Freshman
SPECIAL CANDLES
One side offered in loving memory of Ioannis Argyris; Evdokia, Basil,
Michael, Periklis, Constantinos, Assimina Argyri
PERPETUAL LIGHT
Offered in loving memory of William Oldknow by his wife and his
family and his grandchildren
ALTAR FLOWERS
Both sides offered in loving memory of William D. Belroy by the
Morphos Family
May their memory be eternal…
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Υμνος
ΑΠΟΛΥΤΙΚΙΑ
Ηχος πλ α
Τροπαριον του Ναου, Ηχος πλ δ
Ευλογητος ει Χριστε ο Θεος ημων, ο πανσοφους του αλιεις
αναδειξας, καταπεμψας αυτοις το Πνευμα το Αγιον, και δι
αυτων την οικουμενην σαγηνευσας, φιλανθρωπε, δοξα σοι.
ΚΟΝΤΑΚΙΟΝ − Ηχος β
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HYMNS OF THE DAY
Apolytikion – Fifth Tone
O Faithful, let us sing a hymn of praise and worship to the Logos
who is co-eternal with the Father and the Spirit, who was born of
the Virgin for our salvation. Of His own will, He went upon the Cross
in the flesh and suffered death, to raise the dead through His
glorious Resurrection.
Troparion - Eighth Tone
You are greatly glorified, O Christ our God, who established our
Fathers as luminaries upon the earth, and through them led us all
to the true Faith: O most Compassionate, glory to You.
Troparion of Saint Sophia (Holy Wisdom) - Eighth Tone
Blessed are You O Christ our God, Who as all wise the fishermen
You showed forth; By sending your Holy Spirit down upon them and
through them the universe You drew unto your net. O lover of
mankind Glory to You.
Kondakion Second Tone
Champion of Christians not put to shame, advocate before the
Maker always steadfast, do not spurn sinners’ voices raised in
prayer. In your goodness respond to bring help to us who devoutly
petition you. Hasten your intercession and urgently make entreaty;
for you unfailingly defend, Theotokos, those who honor you.
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ΕΠΙΣΤΟΛΗ
Πρὸς Τίτον 3:8-15
Πιστὸς ὁ λόγος, καὶ περὶ τούτων βούλομαί σε διαβεβαιοῦσθαι, ἵνα φροντίζωσιν καλῶν ἔργων προΐστασθαι οἱ πεπιστευκότες θεῷ. ταῦτά ἐστιν καλὰ καὶ ὠφέλιμα τοῖς ἀνθρώποις · μωρὰς δὲ ζητήσεις καὶ γενεαλογίας καὶ ἔριν καὶ μάχας νομικὰς περιΐστασο, εἰσὶν γὰρ ἀνωφελεῖς καὶ μάταιοι. αιῥετικὸν ἄνθρωπον μετὰ μίαν καὶ δευτέραν νουθεσίαν παραιτοῦ, εἰδὼς ὅτι ἐξέστραπται ὁ τοιοῦτος καὶ ἁμαρτάνει, ὢν αὐτοκατάκριτος. Ὅταν πέμψω Ἀρτεμᾶν πρὸς σὲ ἢ Τυχικόν, σπούδασον ἐλθεῖν πρός με εἰς Νικόπολιν, ἐκεῖ γὰρ κέκρικα παραχειμάσαι. Ζηνᾶν τὸν νομικὸν καὶ Ἀπολλῶν σπουδαίως πρόπεμψον, ἵνα μηδὲν αὐτοῖς λείπῃ. μανθανέτωσαν δὲ καὶ οἱ ἡμέτεροι καλῶν ἔργων προΐστασθαι εἰς τὰς ἀναγκαίας χρείας, ἵνα μὴ ὦσιν ἄκαρποι. Ἀσπάζονταί σε οἱ μετ ᾽ἐμοῦ πάντες. Ἄσπασαι τοὺς φιλοῦντας ἡμᾶς ἐν πίστει. ἡ χάρις μετὰ πάντων ὑμῶν. 7
EPISTLE READING
Let Us Attend..
Verse: Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our Fathers. For you are
just in all you have done.
Wisdom..
The Reading is from Saint Paul’s Letter to Titus 3: 8-15
Let us be Attentive..
TITUS, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things,
so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply
themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to
men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and
quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a
man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have
nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is
perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned.
When I send Artemas or Tychicos to you, do your best to come to
me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. Do
your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see
that they lack nothing. And let our people learn to apply
themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need,
and not to be unfruitful.
All who are with me send greeting to you. Greet those who love us
in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen
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GOSPEL READING
The Reading is from Matthew 5:14-19
The Lord said to his disciples, "You are the light of the
world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men
light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand,
and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so
shine before men, that they may see your good works
and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Think
not that I have come to abolish the law and the
prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfill
them. For truly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass
away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until
all is accomplished. Whoever then relaxes one of the
least of these commandments and teaches men so,
shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he
who does them and teaches them shall be called
great in the kingdom of heaven."
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Welcome to St. Sophia!
Is this your first time with us? We sincerely hope that your worship
experience at our cathedral brings you closer to our Lord, God,
and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please take the time to sign our guest
book at the church entrance and accept our invitation to join us
after Divine Liturgy next door in the Huffington Center Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall for Coffee Hour. If you are not familiar with
Orthodox worship, please ask one of our Parish Council members
for assistance. If you are seeking spiritual direction or would like to
know how to become a Christian or an Orthodox, please contact
Fr. John Bakas or Fr. Allan Boyd.
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NEED PROSFORO
We request offerings of “Prosforo” for the cathedral anytime within
the next several weeks.
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SAINT SOPHIA BOOKSTORE
Stop by the St Sophia Book Store and Gift Shop to find the perfect
gift for that special occasion, or to thoughtfully offer
encouragement to someone struggling.
We have gifts for Weddings, Baptisms, new Mothers,
Housewarming, honoring someone's loving Christ-like leadership,
someone commuting long distance, someone sick or recovering in
the hospital, someone struggling through difficult times, or for
someone who has found their way back to the church.
Ask Bill Striglos, or any other volunteer working behind the counter,
for gift suggestions.
Please come by the bookstore after church this Sunday July 15th
for the latest Book Signing event !!!
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For those who are sick or suffering… St. James advises us, “If anyone among you is sick, let him call for
the elders of the Church, and let them pray over him, anointing
him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will
save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has
committed sins, he will be forgiven.” (James 5:13-14)
Ensuring that St Sophia’s parishioners continue to be cared-for and
prayed-for, please list names below of those in our midst that need
prayer. Feel free to request the personal prayer of one of our
priests after services, or to schedule this with one our priests during
St Sophia Cathedral’s office hours.
As you request prayer, you may also wish to make an offering to
Saint Sophia’s Altar Fund. Label: “For the health of…”
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY:
Please submit this form to:
Saint Sophia Cathedral Office
1324 S Normandie Ave.
Los Angeles CA 90006
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