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FEBRUARY 8, 2015
Saint Sophia
Cathedral Communiqué
Sunday of the Prodigal Son
Saint Sophia Cathedral 1324 S. Normandie Ave Los Angeles, CA 90006
FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS George E. Preonas, President; Andrew Evangelatos, Executive Vice President; James A. Demetriou, PhD, Vice President & C.F.O.; Constantine M. Boukidis, Secretary; Tina Callas, Treasurer
MEMBERS V. Rev. Fr. John S. Bakas; Timi Loomos Freshman; Alek Haidos; Steven C. Hanna; Michael Huffington; 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; Irene Andreadis, Recording Secretary; Jeanine Hanna, Corresponding Secretary; Tom Ward, Treasurer
MEMBERS Bertha Angels; Costa Bargeliotes; Peter Cosfol; Glenn Lianos; Mauro Metini; George Rizkalla; Karen Sarames; Dorothy Spirus; William “Bill” Striglos, Dr. Anna Trilas Yallourakis
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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PHILOPTOHOS NEWS
GO RED FOR WOMEN DAY: Today - Sunday, February
8th, Philoptohos will be reminding women to take care of
their hearts! Heart Disease is still the Number 1 Killer of
women in the United States. One in three women will die
from a heart attack or stroke. We will be wearing ‘red’ to
remind all of us to take care of ourselves.
MOTHER’S DAY: We are happy to announce that Christina
Peratsakis and Maria Toczek are the chairmen for our
Mother’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show! They are
planning a wonderful day. Join us on Saturday, May 9 in our
Saint Sophia Maniatakos Pavilion and Ballroom! Save the
date!
GENERAL ASSEMBLY: Please join us on Sunday, March
22nd for our next general assembly meeting. Dr. John
Anastasatos, M.D. FACS, is a plastic surgeon who will be
speaking to us. Dr. John is a member of the American Society
of Plastic Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of
Surgeons. He graduated from Brown University in three years
with his Bachelors degree and was immediately accepted by
the School of Medicine. Dr. John did his general surgical
training at the Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital, an affiliate of
Columbia University, New York.
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PHILOPTOHOS NEWS
Dr. Anastasatos is an active supporter of children’s charities
and Victims Assistance Organizations in Los Angeles and
Orange County. In April 2014, he was awarded the Certificate
of Congressional Recognition for his work in plastic surgery
and philanthropy.
“For the poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me”
John 12:8.
With love in Christ’s service,
Virginia Noyes and
The Philoptohos Board of Directors
PHILOPTOHOS V.I.P
Monday, February 23: "Kathara Deftera" The Philoptohos
VIP will celebrate the first day of Lent after 10:00 am church
services with a delicious Luncheon served in the Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall prepared by the VIP Chefs. For Reservations
please call the Chairpersons, Mary Kezios (562) 923-7110 or
Irene Mitropetros (323) 346-5223. Donation $12.
In His Service
Athina Lolonis, VIP
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MINISTRY NEWS
SAVE THE DATE
1. Sat, February 21: Apokries! (Greek Mardi Gras)
2. Mon, February 23: Philoptohos V.I.P “Kathara Deftera”
COFFE HOUR
Today, coffee hour will be hosted in the Pavilion.
THE WHY’S OF ORTHODOXY FR. ALLAN BOYD
This class is for you if you would like to deepen your
understanding and practice of the Orthodox Christian Faith.
All are welcome! Join us Monday at 7:30 pm.
LIFE IN FAITH STUDIES FR. JOHN 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.
Women’s Faith Studies class is Monday’s at 10:30 am.
Men’s Faith Studies class Wednesday’s at 10:30 am.
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MINISTRY NEWS
JOY OF PARENTING CLASS
Join your fellow parishioners in a lively discussion of
parenting of children of all ages, from toddlers to teens and
beyond, Today, Feb. 1, following Holy Communion,
concluding at 12:15 p.m. Topic: "Are You a Super
Parent?" Come with your concerns and questions or just
listen; there is no pressure to speak to the class. It’s a
wonderful way to get acquainted with other parents. There is
no fee to attend. Classes are held in the Work/Study Room,
upstairs near the left-hand side staircase, in the Huffington
Center. The Joy of Parenting Ministry is facilitated by Barbara
Kappos, LCSW and Nikolaos Stefanidis, Ph.D. To be added
to the Joy of Parenting email list, please send your info
to: [email protected]. Upcoming topics:
Feb. 8, "Because I Said So," Feb. 22, "Parents vs.
Grandparents."
Planning Ahead:
Feb. 21: Apokries (Greek Mardi Gras), fun for all ages,
presented by our Parish Council
Apr. 25: Talent Show for all Ages, presented by our Parish
Council. To be a performer, email Dorothy Spirus,
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MINISTRY NEWS
ATTENTION MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!
The first Sunday of each month has been officially
named Youth Sunday. In addition to a Sunday School student
reading the Epistle, the Parish Council of St. Sophia
Cathedral invites middle and high school students to
volunteer in the Narthex during Divine Liturgy. Besides
helping out with the candles and ushering, you may also assist
in passing the baskets to the parishioners to collect their
monetary donations. You'll be paired with a seasoned Parish
Council member to train you. If you'd like to volunteer in the
Narthex and/or pass the baskets, please sign up by contacting
[email protected]. Send your name, phone
number, age and what day you'd like to volunteer. Please
arrive at church at 9:45 a.m. so you may be
trained. Upcoming dates: Feb. 1 and Mar. 1
The Parish Council
BASKETBALL IN OUR GYM
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT: Basketball in our Gym 7:30
p.m. to 10 p.m. Shoot the hoops or shoot the breeze, either
way, it's a good time. Hope to see you. Drop by for pick-up
basketball games every Monday night in our gym. Boys and
girls, men and women, ages 13 to 40.
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MINISTRY NEWS
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA) 12-STEP PROGRAM
MEETING
Meetings will resume Saturday, February 14 at 2 pm, in the
Huffington Center. AA is a fellowship of men and women
whose primary purpose is to stay sober and help other
alcoholics achieve sobriety. The scope of AA's program is to
bring recovery from alcoholism through a spiritual awakening
and it is completely in accordance with Orthodox principles
and teachings. The format will be a 15 minute speaker
followed by 45 minute sharing.
ATTENTION SUNDAY SCHOOL FAMILIES
You have special seating reserved for you right up front in the
Cathedral every Sunday. Reserved are the first two pews on
the left side. Do take advantage of this beautiful view of the
Divine Liturgy. Your children will likely be more engaged in
the service.
Ζητείται ελληνόφωνη κοπέλα για φύλαξη ή/και δημιουργική
απασχόληση παιδιών ηλικίας 6 και 10 ετών στη περιοχή Pacific
Palisades (90272). Προϋπηρεσία και συστάσεις απαραίτητες.
Ευέλικτο ωράριο. Τηλέφωνο επικοινωνίας 310 699 3358 or
email: [email protected]
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MINISTRY NEWS
THE FORUM:
ORTHODOX YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Saint Sophia hosts a vibrant gathering of young professionals
in the General Assembly room every Tuesday night at
7:00pm.
Special Guest: Monk Acheillios from Jerusalem
It’s a great place to meet new people for those young
professionals new to the Los Angeles area.
Get connected by liking the page on Facebook:
facebook.com/cwla.forum
HUFFINGTON CENTER AT SAINT SOPHIA CATHEDRAL
Are you looking to impress your guests? With beautiful
rooms, ample parking and a state-of-the-art kitchen, Saint
Sophia Cathedral’s Huffington Center is well equipped to host
your next big event. Our eloquent and spacious Maniatakos
Ballroom is a perfect fit for wedding receptions, family
reunions, business meetings, or fundraisers! For a more
intimate setting the Maria Maniatakos Pavilion is a beautiful
setting to create wonderful memories. Share the word with
friends and associates. Please call the office or send an email
to [email protected] to schedule a tour and set the
date for your event.
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Sister Vassa hosts the popular YouTube show, “Coffee With
Sister Vassa.” Dr. Sr. Vassa Larin has lived the Orthodox
monastic life for twenty-five years. She received her Masters
Degree in Orthodox Theology from Ludwig Maximilians
University of Munich, where she also received her doctorate
degree in 2008 under the direction of Robert Taft, S. J. She
teaches Liturgical Studies at the Catholic Theological Faculty
of the University of Vienna in Austria. Location: 995 N. West
Street, Anaheim, CA
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APOKRIES! (GREEK MARDI GRAS)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST
We had a blast last year and don't want you to miss out!
Costumes! Games! Dinner! Dancing! Fun for all ages!
Wear your festive costume (no gore, please), and you will be
entered into a drawing for a fabulous prize!
Here's what we have planned:
6:00 pm No-host bar & Greek dance lessons
7:00 pm Buffet dinner
8:30 pm Games (and prizes!), Costume Parade, Dancing
to live Greek music by "Synthesi" (opa!) and pop
favorites (get funky now!)
Dessert and coffee.
Purchase your tickets at www.buytickets.at/
HuffingtonCenter or on Sundays during coffee hour.
Donate an additional $100 to defray the cost of the band, and
to thank you, we will reserve a table for 10 for your party.
(Tickets for each guest must be purchased as well.) Otherwise,
tables are unreserved, first come, first served.
Tickets: Adults: $35, Ages 13-17: $15, Ages 7-12: $5,
6 & under: Free!
Questions? Email [email protected].
Sponsored by the Saint Sophia Cathedral Parish Council.
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CONTACT: ANTONIA LIANOS
310.351.7125
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FIVE SAINT SOPHIA CATHEDRAL TEENS WERE
PRESENTED AT THE PHILOPTOHOS SOCIETY OF
SAINT SOPHIA GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL’S
51ST DEBUTANTE BALL, LOS ANGELES
On Sunday January 18, 2015, the Greek Orthodox Christian
community and the Saint Sophia Philoptohos Society (SSPS)
of Los Angeles honored seventeen Debutantes from Southern
California at their 51st Bi-Annual Debutante Ball which was
held at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly
Hills.
Among the seventeen debutantes, five teens from Saint Sophia
Cathedral were honored. Miss Christina Evie Boghosian,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Boghosian of Beverly Hills;
Miss Jessica James Louise Haraden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Marshall Haraden of Westlake Village; Miss Eleni Sophia
Maglaris, daughter of Ms. Constantina Maglaris of
Chatsworth; Miss Marianna Elizabeth Politis, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Nicholas Politis of Arcadia; and Miss Sophia
Constantina Spirus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kosta Spirus
were presented as debutantes of the Greek Orthodox
Christian community.
The spectacular gala was hosted by actor and Days of Our
Lives star, Thaao Penghlis, who eloquently reminded the
guests that they were there to reaffirm their commitment to
charity and to this wonderful organization.
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The Ball is the largest fundraiser for the SSPS and raises
funds to benefit the Philoptohos Society’s sponsored local
and national charities, such as Los Angeles Mission, Kids‘n’
Cancer and International Orthodox Christian Charities. The
highlight of the ball was the debutantes’ dance performance
which culminated in a beautifully choreographed waltz with
their fathers and escorts.
Being a debutante is more than just being presented into
society; it is a demarcation that these young ladies have
embarked on a life-long journey to give back to society and
their faith. As part of their journey, these St. Sophia youths
volunteered their time and services to such worthy
organizations as Mattel Children’s Hospital, Avon Walk for
Breast Cancer, the Special Olympics, Pasadena Independent
School Foundation, Club 21, and have worked with
disadvantaged children within their communities as well as
one youth who travelled to Tanzania to volunteer as a teacher
to underprivileged children. The Ball recognizes these young
ladies as a symbol of the next generation of women who will
dedicate their lives to philanthropy.
These young ladies are active members and have participated
in St. Sophia’s Sunday school, St. Sophia Camp, and the
Greek dance programs and strive to practice their faith daily.
These high school students are not only devoted to their
church and faith, but are accomplished students. Please join
the St. Sophia Philoptohos Society in congratulating them on
their accomplishment. We are so proud of the 2015 St.
Sophia Debutantes.
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THESE ARE THE FIVE SAINT SOPHIA CATHEDRAL
TEENS WHO WERE PRESENTED AT THE
PHILOPTOHOS SOCIETY OF SAINT SOPHIA
GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL’S 51ST
DEBUTANTE BALL, LOS ANGELES
Miss Jessica James Louise Haraden, Miss Sophia Constantina
Spirus, Miss Marianna Elizabeth Politis, Miss Christina Evie
Boghosian, Miss Eleni Sophia Maglaris
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THE ART OF THE GREEK DANCE
WHEN: Saturday, January 10 to March 21, 2015
WHERE: Saint Sophia Huffington Community Center
TIME: 10 AM – 11:45 AM
FEE: $140 First Time / $120 Returning/$100 Students
INSTRUCTOR: Ramsay Seikaly, [email protected]
CONTACT: Saint Sophia 323-737-2424
Ramsay Seikaly 818-929-1180
Come and learn all the dances you need to know
for festivals, weddings and other Greek events.
Guest instructors teach specialized regional
dances in the historical context of the regions
from which they originated. Bring your dance
shoes and we will see you in January 2015.
What better way to start the New Year!
7:00 pm Young
Adult Forum