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OCTOBER 11, 2015
Saint Sophia
Cathedral Communiqué
Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
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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PHILOPOTOHOS NEWS
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2015
Sep 17 (Thu) 10:30 am
Oct 18 (Sun) Liturgy
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
CALENDAR YEAR 2015-2016 - GENERAL MEETINGS
Executive Board
President- Judie Christopoulos
1st Vice President- Jan Pastras
2nd Vice President- Connie Cooper
Recording Secretary- Allison Stavaridis
Corresponding Secretary- Mary Tassop
Assistant Corresponding Secretary- Lola Gialketsis
Treasurer- Mary Gallanis
Assistant Treasurer- Scarlett Billis
Advisor- Virginia Noyes
Board Members
Dorothea Ales
Helene Ballas
Frances Bissias
Pauline Evangelatos
Olga Jordan
Tricia Ballas Kremer
Constance Manders
Sophie Mastor
Christina Peratsakis
Marianna Politis
Jayne Poullos
Sonia Stathes
(dates and times may be subject to change)
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MINISTRY NEWS
1. Today: Food Sale
2. Today: Greek Heritage Society 30th Anniversary Benefit Concert
3. Wed, Oct 14: Inner Stillness Meditation Workshop
4. Sun, Oct 18: Philoptohos General Assembly
5. Mon, Oct 19: 53rd Annual Golf Classic and Camp Reunion Banquet
6. Thu, Oct 29: Philoptohos V.I.P Movie and Luncheon
RECENT MAILING ERROR
Dear Parishioners,
If you have received a stewardship letter in the mail but have already pledged, please disregard. There was an error with the labeling. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you,
Saint Sophia Cathedral
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.
Men’s Faith Studies classes are every Wednesday at 10:30 am.
Women’s Faith Studies classes are every Monday at 10:30 am.
Spanakopita Pan $25
Tyropita Pan $25
Bougatsa Pan $25
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PHILOPTOHOS V.I.P
The Philoptohos V.I.P. Board has made plans for the following event. Thursday, October 29, 2015. Movie and Luncheon.
Please join us for a special Movie and Luncheon on Thursday, October 29 at 11:00 a.m. at the Huffington Center in the Assembly Room.
Please call for Reservations Chairperson Angela Ananias at (562) 695-7234 or Co-chair Vivi Demopoulos at (310) 215-3130.
You must RSVP by October 23 for catering arrangements. Donation is $10.00, Make your check payable to Philoptohos VIP and mail to:
Angela Ananias 4017 Overcrest Dr. Whittier, CA 90601.
In His Service
Athina Lolonis, V.I.P. President
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FOOD SALE
Today, after coffee hour, there will be a food and pastry sale.
Spanakopita Pan $25
Tyropita Pan $25
Bougatsa Pan $25
Pastitsio Pan $25
Mousaka Pan $25
NANNY NEEDED
A call out from Maria Baltazzi. Looking for a nanny to watch
my newborn godson, Andrew Michael Sinopoli. The parents
live in studio city, near CBS Radford Studios. References
requested please. For further details, please either call or email
Anna Damergis-Sinopoli (the mother) (818) 749-2314 or
Thank you for your help!
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, [email protected]
CONTACT: St. Sophia 323-737-2424 or 818-929-118
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SAINT SOPHIA MOMS & TOTS
St. Sophia Moms & Tots Program is a Faith, Music and
Movement infant and toddler program designed for those
with young children between the ages of 6 months - 3 years
old. If you are a parent or caregiver with a little one, please
join us!
WHEN: Thursdays, 10:00am -11:00am
Beginning on Thursday, September 17, 2015 through June,
2016
WHERE: Huffington Center at Saint Sophia, in the Nursery
Room
COST: $50 donation recommended per child
If you and your little one enjoy singing, dancing and
spending time with friends, then you will love what we have
in store for you! Our weekly gatherings center on a faith
based lesson, complete with singing, dancing and crafts/
coloring activities. We will learn how to do our cross, say our
prayers, and much more! If you are interested in participating
or have any questions please contact Sherry Mohr at
[email protected], or Katia Boudouvas at
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JOIN THE RALPHS COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION PROGRAM!
Each year we ask that you sign up for this free program and shop at RALPHS using your REWARDS card. A percentage of almost every item in your shopping cart is donated to
Saint Sophia Philoptohos.
Registering is easy! Please stop by our table in the hall at coffee hour for more information. We can register your Ralphs Card online and enroll you in the Program or you
can pick up one of our bar-coded letters to give to the clerk at checkout to be automatically enrolled.
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At the Huffington Center of Saint Sophia Cathedral
Ancient Faith Spirituality, Mindfulness and
Inner Stillness Meditation with the Prayer of the Heart
A six-session guided meditation workshop presented by
V. Rev. Fr. John Bakas, Dean of Saint Sophia Cathedral,
Maria Baltazzi , Meditation Teacher and Purveyor of Happiness, and
John Kopatsis, Huffington Center Director
Mindfulness is a movement that is gaining popularity as a practice in
daily life to promote spiritual growth, well-being and a more
compassionate society. Our goal is to present mindfulness
meditation in relation to the ancient wisdom of Orthodox Spirituality,
as well as a modern scientific perspective. Both views are just
different sides of the same coin.
In the Inner Stillness Meditation Workshop, each session consists of
a talk, covering different aspects of meditation from the physical to
the spiritual benefits, followed by a guided meditation with Maria
Baltazzi, a certified meditation teacher and purveyor of happiness.
She will lead the group on an inward journey, using the Prayer of the
Heart to discover how Inner Stillness Meditation can benefit them and
the world around them.
Workshop: Wednesdays from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (with a 15 minute
break). Time will be given at the end for everyone’s questions and
feedback. $25 per session, or $125 for all six sessions. Call 323-737-
2424 for more information and registration.
Inner Stillness
Meditation Center
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Session Date Topic
1 September
16, 2015
Introduction to Mindfulness as a daily life
practice and Inner Stillness Meditation, the
mystical tradition of meditation of the
Eastern Orthodox Church.
2 September
23, 2015
Learn ways to create a successful daily
meditation practice. Inner Stillness
Meditation is of the outmost simplicity,
accessible to everyone, but with daily
practice it leads at the same time to the
deepest mysteries of contemplation.
Sharing of experiences and answering
questions.
3 September
30, 2015
Working with physical and emotional pain,
negative emotions and modern life stress.
Inner Stillness Meditation to deal with
negative emotions.
4 October 7,
2015
Create and share happiness with Inner
Stillness Meditation to cultivate positive
mental states of faith, love, peace, and
gratitude.
5 October 14,
2015
Create and share happiness with Inner
Stillness Meditation to cultivate positive
mental states of health, forgiveness,
detachment and abundance.
6 October 15,
2015
Learn about Inner Stillness mystical
ascetic practices and higher levels of
consciousness that can be achieved
through the Prayer of the Heart meditation
practice.
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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. Classes will resume in November. To be
added to the mailing list or to suggest a
topic, contact [email protected]
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.
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SAINT SOPHIA PHILOPTOHOS -
THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON AND GENERAL
ASSEMBLY MEETING
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Complimentary Wine and Appetizer Reception
TODAY
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