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I would like to thank everyone for the most beautiful services during Holy Week and Pascha. Our members
worked together to provide not only food and fellowship, but beautiful singing and worship. It is pleasing to
God when we do this, but it is also good for us: "Behold how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell
together in unity!" (Psalm 133/134:1). May God bless you all, and thank you for blessing our lives. +Fr Brendan
LESSONS FROM FIG TREES
During Great Lent, we planted three fig trees at our house. Each one is different from the others. One is an ever-bearing tree; one bears small, brown figs; and one is a special tree adapted to Texas weather, with large watery
figs. Two of them grow to be quite tall, but one will probably spread out nearly twenty feet, providing shade under its branches.
These trees reminded me that during Holy Week, we heard much about fig trees. “From the fig tree, learn its
lesson” says Jesus (Matthew 24:32). Following the celebration of Holy Pascha, the great Feast of the Resurrection, it is also timely for us to think about what we should do now and into the future. What lessons do
fig trees provide us? In the New Testament, there are at least four:
1) We can tell when summer is near by looking at the fig tree (Matthew 24:32). When a fig tree begins to
put out new leaves and shoots, winter is over. Soon the tree will bear fruit. In the same way, we are to
look for the signs of the Day of Judgment coming upon the Earth. Jesus reminds his disciples that we do
not know when that day is, just as we cannot tell when an individual fig will appear or exactly on what
day it will be ripe; but we can have a reasonable idea that the day is coming. So today, we can recognize
many signs that the world is in distress and that it cannot last very long on its present course.
2) Jesus caused a fig tree to wither because it did not have any fruit, even though it was not the season for
figs (Mark 11:13). This reminds us of two things. One is that in the Kingdom of Heaven, the Tree of
Life will bear twelve kinds of fruit throughout the year (Revelation 22:2). The other is that we are
supposed to bear the fruit of the Spirit every day in our lives, not just sometimes. Jesus cursed the tree—
symbolic of Israel—because it was not bearing any fruit. But it should have responded to His presence
by putting forth fruit for Him. We should do the same.
3) Fig trees do not bear olives; grape vines do not produce figs (James 3:12). As Christians, we are meant
to bear spiritual fruit, not the kinds of fruit that the world brings. “Bear fruit that befits repentance,” says
John the Baptist to the Pharisees (Matthew 3:8). What is in our heart will be obvious from the way we
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St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church,
Founded in 1926
2504 N. St. Mary’s Street,
San Antonio, TX 78212-3799
Office: 210-735-5051
Emergency : 210-788-8797
May Newsletter
PAGE 2 ST. SOPHIA GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
look. St Paul reminds us that the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22).
4) Just as fig trees drop their fruit in a storm, the stars will fall and the Earth will be shaken on the Last
Day (Revelation 6:13). The vision of St John the Evangelist of the end of the world is truly frightening,
but we do not need to be afraid. We learn from it, though, that everything we know in this world is
only temporary. Nothing can withstand the hand of God. Not only will all that we possess be gone at
the Last Day, but the stars themselves will fall and the entire universe will dissolve. Therefore, we
should give more attention to how we live—so that we cultivate spiritual fruit—than what we can
acquire of the things of the world.
Finally, like the trees in my back yard, each one of us is a unique human being. Each one of us has a different
character. Each one of us is fruitful in our own ways. For the garden to be complete, every one of us needs to
be there and to bear the fruit we were created to bear. We complement each other, and no one should be left
out.
St. Sophia is a wonderful parish. Together, we make up a fine garden with much fruit. I thank you all for doing
all that you can to make ours a sweet-smelling and fruitful place, where we can enjoy worship together, and
the gifts of God “from Ages to Ages,” until the Last Day.
+Fr Brendan
2016 Camp Emmanuel
Junior Session: June 12-18, 2016 (Ages 11-14) Senior Session: June 19-25, 2016 (Ages 15-18)
Each year Camp Emmanuel offers participants ages 11-18 an opportunity to retreat away from the everyday and experience life in a nurturing Orthodox Christian community. Camp Emmanuel utilizes the Manzano Mountain Retreat facility in Torreon, New Mexico, outside of Albuquerque. Registration is now open. Go to http://youth.denver.goarch.org/events/2015-camp-emmanuel-home/
Online Camper Registration and payment must be completed by 11:59 p.m. MDT, on May 1, 2016. The Youth Essay, Medical Form, Insurance Information, and Agreement and Waiver must be received by May 15th at the Metropolis Office in order for the registration to be complete. Unfortunately, we cannot accept new registrations after May 1, under any circumstances. Thank you for your understanding.
The Regular Registration Fee is $350 ($330 for additional children in the same immediate family).
A cancellation fee of $100 will be assessed for each cancelled registration. All registration fees will be subject to forfeit for cancellations taking place after May 10, 2016.
Camp Emmanuel offers two sessions each summer (Junior Session and Senior Session), each one week in length. The Junior session is for young people ages 11-14 and the Senior Session for ages 15-18. Camp Emmanuel utilizes the Manzano Mountain Retreat facility in Torreon, New Mexico, outside of Albuquerque.
PAGE 3 ST. SOPHIA GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
Grief & Loss Support Group Sts. Constantine and Helen
In the Fall Fr. Brendan will begin a monthly
meeting for families who have lost infants or
children through miscarriage, illness or other
reasons. This will be an anonymous small-group
meeting for mutual support and discussion about
grief and loss, and how to deal with the personal
pain that results. Both men and women are
encouraged to attend. An organizational meeting
will be held on May 17 at 7 pm at St Sophia. If
you cannot attend but would like to be part of the
group, please notify Fr. Brendan
2016 Church Organizations2016 Church Organizations2016 Church Organizations2016 Church Organizations
Parish Council, Toni Grauke, President…….....210-452-3800
GOYA
Katerina Papanikolaou, President………..….…....210-452-5822
Danny Organ, Advisor…………….……….….....210-545-7597
YAL
Juleen Sanftner, President ………………..….…...210-872-0844
Stewardship Committee
Doyle Dunn…………………………………….....210-320-6343
John Lyons…………………………………......…682-556-2372
Philoptochos
Laurene Dunn, President ……………….…...…….210-320-6343
Sunday School
Tomi Papanikolaou………………………....…….210-542-5822
Outreach Committee Chair
Nena Bratianu……………………...……...……...210-651-6566
Librarian/Archivist/WEB Master
Marlene Graham…………[email protected]
Hellenic Organizations
AHEPA
Costa Sgagias, President ……….....……...………210-659-2677
Daughters of Penelope
Kathy Kaberides, President ………………...….....210-381-8135
PARISH COUNCIL
• Antoinette (Toni) Grauke
President
• Costas Sgagias
Vice-President
• Sandra Salas
Treasurer
• Pam Layden
Secretary
• Steve Brown
• Stan Masters
• Harris Papahronis
• Roger Sanftner
• Christina Welzbacher
PAGE 4 ST. SOPHIA GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
In Memory of Georg Carson
We remember our father who has passed
during this joyous season of Pascha. During the
Lenten season we learn that death is not an end, but
the continuation of a Christian relationship and a
new beginning in our journey with Christ.
Our father was a man of inspiring passion,
endless humor, a love for our church, and always
proud of his family. A long-time parishioner and
the son of a St. Sophia founding father, he served as
President of the Parish Council in 1967 and 1968
and as a one-time act as Socrates during the
FUNstival!
For his children, he never quit giving. He
encouraged us to do our best and imparted his
wisdom to us. Never short of sharing his joy of his
family with others or telling a life story, no stranger
went away from him without becoming a friend. He
had a compassionate heart for the human race and
enjoyed seeing others succeed and do well.
You could find him downtown having his
favorite oysters at the Gunter Hotel or at Milam
Building where he was passionate about his
work. At the sound of the Aggie War Hymn, he was
the first ready to Gig’em. He gave us joy at the
unforgettable first dance at the marriage of his
daughter, Penelope, when guests exclaimed, “Look
at George!” as he shook and twisted to Brown Eyed
Girl. Proud of his homeland of Greece, he would
share their virtue, Παν μέτρον άριστον, everything
in moderation, or quote that Greeks do not fight like
heroes, but heroes fight like Greeks. He would mark
in his notes “Greater love hath no man than this, that
a man lay down his life for his friends” John 15:13.
Our father, George John Carson, certainly
led a life of love and service for his friends, family,
and our church. He now continues in his journey
with Christ. Dad, you are truly missed. May your
memory be eternal.
John, Penelope, and Philip.
I would like to sincerely thank the anonymous
donors, the parish, and the Parish Council of St.
Sophia for giving me the opportunity to attend the
Metropolis level of the St. John Chrysostom
Oratorical Festival in Boulder, Colorado in April. I
think it is absolutely amazing that students from all
over our Metropolis are able to gather together in one
place to profess our faith so powerfully and to
represent our parishes at such a wonderful event. The
speaking is only a portion of the event, though. There
are also activities that bring us closer to one another
and unite us through Orthodoxy (and our Greekness,
of course!) These are friends that I’ll have forever!
We had the opportunity to speak with His Eminence
Metropolitan Isaiah to ask him questions about our
faith and how to apply it to our lives. It is truly a
learning experience, and I feel so blessed that I
received the honor of attending with your support.
So, once again, thank you so much for giving me this
chance to not only learn how to defend my faith, but
also to grow closer to God by learning so much more
about it. It is a blessing I will never forget.
Sincerely, Rini Tsounakas
Fr. Jordan, Rini and His Eminence
Thank You!
ST. SOPHIA GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH PAGE 5
Ladies Philoptochos Society
Christos Anesti, Alethos Anesti! Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those
in the tombs bestowing life. This is the day which the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!
Pascha Blessings to all of our sisters and brothers! What a glorious and beautiful time of the year. With
Spring in full bloom, Philoptochos continues to help those in need locally, nationally and globally.
At our general membership meeting April 9th, members met and prepared hygiene kits for IOCC that will be
given to those who have been displaced by natural disasters, floods, earthquakes, etc. There is still an
opportunity to help if you missed the hands on work. We are seeking monetary donations to help pay for the
cost of shipping to IOCC distribution center.
On April 18th, our Mobile Loaves and Fishes lunch prep team braved the rains to make 103 sandwiches for
sack meals given to hungry persons in need.
May 21st, Saturday 2-4:30pm “CANVAS BY YOU”
Plans are in full swing for our major fundraiser for local charities this year! Philoptochos invites all to join
us for in Mangos Hall. An afternoon of artsy fun and mingling with friends is planned with appetizers,
desserts and a cash bar. You will be guided step-by-step, by our local artist Maries-Claire Valdez, to create a
masterpiece on canvas which you will take home.
No art experience is needed… come and join us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship as we raise money for
local charities. A donation of $35 will include appetizers, desserts and all the art supplies as well as
professional instruction. You must prepay to hold your spot – tickets will be available after church on
Sundays, or contact Pam Layden (210-481-9278) or Elly Watkins (210-386-4217). Babysitting will be
available for a fee, contact Elly or Pam for reservation.
Philoptochos Dates to Remember:
Sunday, May 1 PASCHA. Christ is Risen!
Wednesday, May 4 Philoptochos Board Meeting at 6:00pm
Monday, May 16 Mobile Loaves and Fishes Lunch Prep Team 9:30 am at St Mark Catholic Church. To volunteer, contact Lauri Dunn
Saturday, May 21 Canvas by You! Fun and Fellowship as you create your own masterpiece on canvas! Make your Reservations Now!
Friday, Jun 17th Evening Class on making Koliva (boiled wheat dish) for Memorials.
With the passing of many of our YiaYias, this beautiful tradition is in danger of being lost.
Vickie Kouroumousis has agreed to offer this class to all interested parishioners,
men as well as women. Contact Vickie or Lauri Dunn if you would like to learn
how to make koliva.
ST. SOPHIA GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH PAGE 6
AHEPA A BIG thank you to the Ahepans that showed up to
help with the annual pre-Pascha cleaning of our
beloved St. Sophia on Saturday, April 23 - - but
it was disappointing that only a handful of
parishioners showed up to help.
Hopefully everyone will be able to join us on
Sunday, May 8, as we host coffee hour to
recognize “AHEPA Day”.
Don’t forget our next Blood Drive is scheduled for
Sunday, May 22. If you can, please donate the
‘gift of life’.
In June our ‘Greek Booth’ will once again be part
of the Texas Folklife Festival for the 45th straight
year. This year’s festival will be three days: Friday
- June 10, 5pm to 11pm, Saturday - June 11,
11am to 11pm, and Sunday June 12, noon to
7pm. Signup sheets are available in Mangos
Hall. We need about 20 folks per shift so please
consider signing up to help.
As we have done in the past, enclosed is a letter
asking for donations to help off-set the expenses
of our booth. Don’t forget, we share the profits
with our Beloved Church. In addition, this option
provides an excellent opportunity for those who
may not be able to work at the Folklife Festival to
make a contribution to this worthwhile event.
Thank you in advance for your support of all our
AHEPA events.
Our next AHEPA meeting will not be until
September 12, 2016, 7pm. Till then please check
your email/mail for information about our events.
God Bless,
Constantine Sgagias
Happy Mother’s Day!
April has been an extremely busy month for our Chapter. We opened the month with our meeting on April 11th. Delegates for our upcoming District convention in June were selected. This year’s representatives are Sandy Salas, Kay Sgagias, Olga Fafoutakis and me. Our slate for officers next was also established and we will vote on these positions at our May meeting. So, please, if at all possible, come show your support for these volunteers.
Congrats to George Hathaway, our raffle basket winner! I would also like to thank all of those who supported our annual Pascha Bake Sale. A very special thanks for all who came to help with the actual baking. We had wonderful support from our community, the AHEPANS and our own Chapter. It was a huge success and it couldn’t have been without your support!
For those members who have not sent in their 2016 dues, please do so now. Dues may be mailed to the church office and please annotate “2016 Dues” on the memo line. Dues for this year are $47.00. If you have not paid your 2015 dues, but want continuity in you membership, you may do so, but will also need to include your past year(s) dues at the new current rate of $47.00 for each year or you will need to complete an application for reinstatement and include the $15.00 reinstatement fee with your payment and application. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Our annual Rummage Sale will be held July 29th and 30th this year and we will begin collecting donations after the last day of Sunday school (May 15th). We also provide tax receipts for your donation. So, please go ahead and begin saving for us!
If you are interested in learning more about the Daughters of Penelope, please let us know. You do not have to be Orthodox to be a member as we are a Hellenic organization and we would love to tell you more!
Our next scheduled meeting is May 9th at 7:00pm in the double classroom. We will be wearing decorated hats in honor of Mother’s Day (the day before) and playing bingo after our business is conducted. It’s sure to be a fun evening, so please join us!!
Looking forward to a very busy summer! In Theta Pi, Kathy Kaberides, President
Daughters of Penelope
PAGE 7 ST. SOPHIA GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
Sunday Church School
St. Paisios said, “When your children are still small, you have to help them understand what is good. That is
the deepest meaning of life.” The Saint Sophia Sunday Church School is thankful that many of you have
chosen to include God and His Church as part of what is good.
This year, our wonderful teachers have prepared more than 30 lessons, lasting approximately 30 minutes each,
for your children. With preparation, that’s about 30 volunteer hours of teaching per teacher, for SCS
alone! The classroom experience can be challenging, as the teachers sometimes have to contend with kids' cell
phones, disruptive kids, and/or parents pulling children out early. But the joy that we see when our children
discover more about God is a blessing for each of us.
Our Youth Ministry is growing, and our SCS is grateful to have Father Brendan and Presvytera as devoted and
knowledgeable participants. I'd like to personally thank the Parish Council for their full cooperation with this
SCS Director’s requests. These children are the future of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, and by God’s
grace, all the time and effort that we give to our Youth Ministry will be multiplied and given back for those
that come after us.
To mark the end of our 2015-2016 SCS year, we will have a graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 15,
following the Divine Liturgy. All parents are encouraged to bring light refreshments. Looking ahead,
Vacation Church School has tentatively been scheduled for Aug 15-18, 2016, and our new SCS year will start
on September 11, 2016.
We are always looking for extra hands in our SCS. 1 Peter 4:10says, “As each one as received a gift, minister
it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” If you feel called to offer of yourself to
our Sunday Church School, please contact Father Brendan, at 735-5051, or me at [email protected].
In His Service,
Your SCS Staff: Tomi Papanikolaou, Director
Megan and Jason Crandall
Souha Diab
Kevin Dolan
George Gavallos
Amy Main
Panos Papanikolaou
Presvytera Sharon Pelphrey
Dorothy Sawyer
Georgia Zannaras
Kristen Zgonis
High School Graduates
Nathanael Hathaway will be graduating from Johnson High School and will enroll in the Physical Therapy program at St. Phillips College in San Antonio, Texas.
Lindsay Walker will be graduating from Roosevelt High School—Summa Cum Laude. She will be going to UTSA in the fall.
PAGE 8 ST. SOPHIA GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
Greetings,
It is time to get ready for the 45th Texas Folklife Festival. Our ‘Greek Booth’ has been part of the Texas Folklife Festival since 1972. The festival gives us the opportunity to keep our Greek culture ever present in the San Antonio Community. It also allows everyone from our community to come together to work, have some fun and support a worthwhile cause.
This year’s festival will be a three day festival: Friday, June 10, 5pm – 11pm, Saturday, June 11, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. and Sunday, June 12, Noon - 7 pm. Our booth will be at the same location as last year .
We work hard to keep expenses to a minimum and to maximize our profits. However, with the cost of items increasing every year it is becoming difficult to do. We have considered raising our prices but, we do not believe this is a viable option. Don’t forget we share the profits with our Beloved St. Sophia.
Another option we thought of, is to ask for donations of items that we use. For example, a case of napkin costs about $20.00. If someone was to donate the money for that case, it would reduce our expenses and increase our profit.
Also, this option does provide an excellent opportunity for those who may not be able to work at the festival to make a contribution to this worthwhile cause.
Listed on the reverse side is the approximate cost of some items we use. We ask that you consider donating the cost of one or more of the items to help offset the expenses.
Please make checks payable to “AHEPA” and mail to the Church Office, 2504 North St. Mary’s Street, San Antonio, TX 78212.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Costas Sgagias, Texas Folklife Festival Chairman
I would like to donate the cost of the following item(s) in support of the Texas Folklife Festival.
Please make checks payable to “AHEPA”
Total Donation: $ _______________
Check # Enclosed: _________________
Name: ___________________________________
Address: _________________________________
_________________________________
Email: ___________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________
Item Cost Number
Boats ( Gyro) - Case $20.00 ___________
Gyro Meat - Case $77.00 ___________
Foil Sheets - Case $45.00 ___________
Napkins - Case $20.00 ___________
Onions Diced - Case $18.00 ___________
Pita - Case $27.00 ___________
Foil $28.00 ___________
Tomatoes – Case $27.00 ___________
PAGE 9 ST. SOPHIA GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
PARISH COUNCIL CORNER
You Asked during the Spring Assembly
1. Q: What was the distribution of 2014 FUNstival proceeds? A: Below is an extract from the 2015 Spring
Assembly minutes held on Sunday, April 26, 2015
2. Q: Why the high amount for the 2015 Office Supplies (#63070)? A: The increase was due to hiring a
CPA to to re-configure all the accounts in QuickBooks. Below is a complete breakdown.
3. Q: What expenses are included in the 2015 Miscellaneous Ecclesiastical Expenses (#61130)? A: The large amount was due to the moving expenses for Fr. Brendan ($5,500). Below is a complete
breakdown.
4. Q: Why is there a GOYA donation income (#43000) line item but not an expense line item for GOYA? A: It
appears this line item is donations made to GOYA not GOYA donations to St. Sophia. GOYA
expenses are listed in (#61120), Church Sunday School, VBS & Youth Expense. We plan on meeting
with GOYA and Church Sunday School to determine what is the best way to capture income and
expenses. More to come on this.
PAGE 10 ST. SOPHIA GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
2016 Stewardship Pledges As of April 27th2016 Stewardship Pledges As of April 27th2016 Stewardship Pledges As of April 27th2016 Stewardship Pledges As of April 27th
Mr. & Mrs. Barclay Anthony
Mrs. Chrissy Anthony
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Anthony
Mr. Peter Anton
Mrs. Vasilica Arcanu
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Asvestas
Miss Stephanie Asvestas
Mr. & Mrs. Rudy Bagnato
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Bellos
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Bishop
Mr. Christopher Bond
Mr. Argie Bonduris
Mr. & Mrs. Nasr Botros
Mrs. Estelle Bournias
Mrs. Nena Bratianu
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Broadaway
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Brown
Ms. Charlotte Bullock
Mr. Steve Calamars
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Callins
Mrs. Olga Callins
Mr. Louis Cardenas
Mr. Chris Carson
Mrs. Catherine Carson
Mrs. George Carson
Ms. Niki Cascio
Mrs. Annette Cash
Mrs. Katherine Catsifas
Mrs. Katherine Copas
Mr. & Mrs. John Costa
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Costas
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Crandall
Mr. & Mrs. David Crane
Mrs. Anastasia Dale
Mrs. Lynda Dale-Roos
Mr. & Mrs. Dean Danos
Mr. John Danos
Mrs. Beatrice Demitre
Mr. Phillip G. Demitre
Mr. & Mrs. Dimitrios Dimas
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Dimitriu
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Dolan
Mr. & Mrs. James Dracopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Doyle Dunn
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Eldred
Mr. & Mrs. Kalliopi Evans
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Fadrowski
Mrs. Maggie Flannery
Mr. & Mrs. Sostenes Flores
Mr. & Mrs. John Fotopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. George Gavallos
Mr. & Mrs. James Georgoulakis
Ms. Mary Ellen Georgoulakis
Mr. & Mrs. Victor Gerleman
Mr. & Mrs. William Goodwin
Mr. Basile Goungetas
Mr. & Mrs. John Graham
Ms. Antoinette Grauke
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Green
Mrs. Christina Hamblin
Mr. Nickolas Hamblin
Mr. George Hathaway
Mrs. Aspasia Hensley
Ms. Jean Homitsky
Mrs. Athena Houghtaling
Mr. & Mrs. Marq Hughes
Col. Harry Jaffers
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Kaberides
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Karras
Mr. & Mrs. Kostantinos Kastis
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Kastis
Fr. & Mrs. John Kondratick
Mr. & Mrs. Iraklis Kouroumousis
Mr. Jerry Kouroumousis
Mrs. Eunice Kritsidimas
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Kylitis
Mr. & Mrs. Constantinos Kylitis
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph LaRochelle
Mrs. June Laurel
Mr. & Mrs. William Layden
Mr. Albert Lymberry
Mr. John Lyons
Mrs. Fran MacDonald
Mr. & Mrs. Constantine Malouf
Mr. & Mrs. Sam Maropis
Mr. & Mrs. Stan Masters
Mr. William Mastoris
Mr. & Mrs. Symeon Michaelidis
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Morrell
Mr. & Mrs. Manuel Munoz
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Nelson
Mrs. Helen Nelson
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Organ
Mr. & Mrs. Roland Oslund
Mr. & Mrs. Harris Papahronis
Mr. & Mrs. Nikos Papanikolaou
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Papatonis
Dr. Chris Paris
Fr. & Pres. Brendan Pelphrey
Mr. & Mrs. Tony Pena
Ms. Ellen Pepps
Mrs. Mary C. Petrutsas
Ms. Donna Jean Philbrick
Mrs. Carrie Postolos
Mr. & Mrs. Howard Quinton
Mr. & Mrs. Noam Rand
Mr. & Mrs. John Reeves
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Rokas
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Rosca
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Rosenkranz
Mr. & Mrs. Earl Ryburn
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Saenz
Mr. & Mrs. Luis Salas
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Sanftner
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Sauerwein
Mrs. Dorothy Sawyer
Mr. & Mrs. Costas Sgagias
Mrs. Assimo Sidler
Ms. Annie Sierra
Mr. & Dr. Peter Skountzos
Mr. & Mrs. Munther Shamieh
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Brent Smith
Mrs. Helen Stanley
Mr. & Mrs. James Stanley
Mr. & Mrs. Sotirios Stathakis
Mr. & Mrs. James Stutzman
Fr. & Prsv. Dan Suciu
Mr. & Mrs. Yeshewadar Teferra
Mr. & Mrs. Aynalem Tegene
Mr. & Mrs. Spyros Ticoras
Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Tingas
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Titerle
Mr. & Mrs. Kline Torres
Mr. & Mrs. Ioannis Tsapakis
Mrs. Aliki Tsevdos
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Tsirigotis
Ms. Beth Tsounakas
Mr. & Mrs. John Tsouvalas
Mr. James Tsouvalas
Mr. James Vamvakias
Mr. & Mrs, Augustus Vangelakos
Mr. & Mrs. James Varelas
Mr. & Mrs. John Velentzas
Mr. & Mrs. Panagiotis Velentzas
Mr. & Mrs. James Verreos
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Vlattas
Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Walker
Mr. & Mrs. John Watkins
Ms. Christy Welzbacher
Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Wiegreffe
Ms. Stephanie Wilkinson
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Wolf
Ms. Elly Xenakis
Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Yiannos
Mrs. Georgia Zannaras
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Zgonis
St. George
The Great Martyr & Triumphant
Happy Birthday!
ST. SOPHIA GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH PAGE 11
Editor’s NoteEditor’s NoteEditor’s NoteEditor’s Note Remember that the Newsletter Newsletter Newsletter Newsletter deadline is May 15 for the June/July deadline is May 15 for the June/July deadline is May 15 for the June/July deadline is May 15 for the June/July 2016 issue2016 issue2016 issue2016 issue. You may either mail, fax or e-mail your articles or items before before before before the deadline to the Church Office.
(Addresses are on the front page). If your name does not appear in the
birthday or anniversary lists, please fill
out a Church Register form located in
the Hall pamphlet rack and return it to
the office. If you know anyone who is
ill and not on the Prayer List and
would like their name listed, call the
Church Office at 735-5051.
Our Church FamilyOur Church FamilyOur Church FamilyOur Church Family May 2016May 2016May 2016May 2016
Happy Anniversary!
Please pray for the brothers and sisters listed on the this page who are sick. If you are sick, please let us know so we can pray for you as God’s family. Please let us know when you are having surgical procedures and Fr. Brendan will perform the PARAKLEISIS Service during your procedure. In the event of any hospitalization, please let us know so we can bring the Lord’s comfort in prayer or sacrament.
MEMORIALS can be announced in the newsletter calendar, however, must be recorded by the 15th in the church office prior to the printing of the following months calendar. Newsletter deadlines remain the 15th of the month.
Remember in your Prayers
Chrissy Anthony
Argie Bonduris
Katie Copas
Dora Costa
Megan Crandall
Phillip Demitre
John Dracopoulos
Doyle Dunn
Kristina Frey
Michelle Frey Gutt
Don Hucthinson
Fr. John Kondratick
Olga Kouchoukos
Fr. John Mangos
Mimi Moultrup
Katie Nelson
Tomi Papanikolaou
Tom Poulos
Harry Rokas
Mina Sidler
Sophia Sotiriou
Helen Stanley
J. Tyler Stanley
Fr. Dan Suciu
Beth Tsounaks
Ismene Valescu
Nikki Walker
Sylvia Wolf
Anthony Zannaras
1- Juliann Sakelakos
2- Christina M. Hamblin
2- Andrew Paulson
2- Christina Perdikis
2- Justin Strout
2- Panagiotis (Peter) Velentzas
3- Timothy Swainhart
3- Senia Tovar
5- Caren Alyfantis
5- Ronald Khory
7- Nina Rokas
8- Alex Barrow Jr.
8- Ralph Cortinas
8- Maria Evans
8- Matthew Oserov
9- Sam Maropis
9- Emmanuel Michaelides
10- Rolf Butler
11- Peter C. Anton Sr.
11- Nicholas Berlint
11- Arianna Brown
12- Maritsa Dinibutun
13- Stephanie Tsapakis
13- Georgia Poenitzsch
13- Diana Tsirigotis
14- Dawn Mayo
14- Abel Tegene
15- Anastasia Dale
15- Lucas Khory
15- Lisa Papadopoulos
15- Jamil Sayfi
17- Penn Brown
17- Jessica Sauerwein
17- Thomas Vlattas
18- Paula M. Dodge
18- Alexander Dracopoulos
18- John N. Fotopoulos II
18- Charles Koutras
19- Luke Butler
19- Shane Poston
20- Annette Constandine
21- Michael Boutsis
22- Cynthia Asvestas
22- Alexia Organ
23- Andrea Nichols
23- Noor Shamieh
24- Louise Anna Eldred
24- George Geer
25- James Tsouvalas
26- Elizabeth Diakogiannis
26- Sotirios Peppas
27- Helen Frank
27- Nicholas Mitran
28- Sherry Fotopoulos
28- Alexandra Harris
2 Victor & Mimi Gerleman
3 James & Karen Stanley
6 Jeffery & Maria Boehme
12 Sammy & Anna Hale
14 Christ & Judith Coteff
14 Peter & Lamar Kastis
15 Dennis & Chris Peppas
16 Ron & Michelle Gutt
17 Rudy & Michelle Bagnato
24 John & Paula Dodge
24 Thimios & Barbara Partales
24 John & Francine Zannidachis
26 Michael & Christina Albrecht
26 Constantine & Sara Malouf
31 Eddie & Stacy Bishop
31 George & Liz Diakogiannis
31 Steve & Sofia Hudkins
31 Petros & Silvana Papagerakis
31 John & Sylvia Wolf
31 Fr. & Pres. Brendan Pelphrey
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Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the
truth, and the life. No one comes to the truth, and the life. No one comes to the truth, and the life. No one comes to the truth, and the life. No one comes to the
Father, except through Me”Father, except through Me”Father, except through Me”Father, except through Me”
29- Annie Sierra
29- Myra Main
30- Ralph Erian
30- Kalliopi Evans
30- Nick Papanikolaou
30- Christos Rodriguez
31- Eleni Kylitis
31- Mark Saenz
31- John E. Zannidachis
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Sunday Epistle Reading: Acts 1:1-8 May 1 Gospel Reading: John 1:1-17 Sunday Epistle Reading: St. John 1st Letter 1:1-7 May 8 Gospel Reading: John 20:19-31 Sunday Epistle Reading: Acts 6:1-7 May 15 Gospel Reading: Mark 15:43-47; 16:1-8 Sunday Epistle Reading: Acts 9:32-42 May 22 Gospel Reading: John 5:1-15 Sunday Epistle Reading: Acts 11:19-30 May 29 Gospel Reading: John 4:5-42
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