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NOVEMBER 1, 2015
Saint Sophia
Cathedral Communiqué
5th 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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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. Saturday, November 7: Ten-year anniversary of his Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco
2. Sunday, November 8: Marrow Donor Registry Drive
3. Saturday, November 14: PAOI Our Veterans Past and Present
4. Thursday, November 19: Saint Sophia Philoptohos Thanksgiving Luncheaon and General Assembly
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.
Co-Ed Bible Studies classes are every Wednesday at 10:00 am.
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.
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SAINT SOPHIA PHILOPTOHOS -
THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON AND GENERAL
ASSEMBLY MEETING
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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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PHILOPTOHOS V.I.P
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) 981-6088. Please it is very important to call for 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
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
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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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