Sunday Bulletin 5th of August 2012

9th Sunday of Matthew

“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, August 5th Orthros ………………………………………..………………..……...8:15am Studies in the Faith …………………………………………………..9:15am Memorials ……………………………………………………………..9:45am Divine Liturgy ………………………………...………...…….…..…10:00am Monday, August 6th Holy Transfiguration of our Lord Orthros ………………………………………….……………………..8:30am Divine Liturgy ………………………………...………...…….…....…9:30am 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, August 8th Hellenic Academy (Adults) …………………….closed for the summer Bible Study with Father Allan …………………..closed for the summer Thursday, August 9th Catechism with Father Allan …………….…….closed for the summer Friday, August 10th Paraclesis of the Holy Theotokos Liturgy ………………….……..………………………………………..7:30pm Saturday, August 11th Hellenic Academy (PreK – 6) …………………..closed for the summer Hellenic Academy (Adults) …………………….closed for the summer

 Coffee hour in the Huffington Center Maniatakos Fellowship Hall 

 

Coffee Hour is sponsored in loving memory of  John S. Sakellaris and Harry Vournas 

  

EPISTLE READER..... Kenyatta Smith-Wellington

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DAILY VITAMINS FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

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MEMORIALS

John S. Sakellaris - 2 years Lea Evangeline Sakellaris - 32 years Despina Gialketsis Evagoras Gialketsis Katherine Sakellaris Selas Sakellaris Anna Lapa Stanley Lapa Harry Vournas - 1 year Catherine Brotsis - 3 years

Louis Loukaris Despina Fotinou Stavros Papadogeorgakis Hariklia Papadogeorgakis Miltiadis Paschalidou Marika Paschalidou Gina Paschalidou Litsa Paschalidou Clarence Colyer - 40 days Sam Mastos - 40 years

ALTAR CANDLES Both sides offered in loving memory of Clarence "Red" Colyer by his daughter Jeanine, her husband Steve Hanna and family ALTAR TABLE CANDLES Both sides offered in loving memory of John S. Sakellaris by his grandchildren, Ryan, Damon & Melanie Lapa and his great-grandchildren, Braden Reece & Dylan John Lapa SOLEA CANDLES Both sides offered in loving memory of John S. Sakellaris by his children Diane & Donald Lapa PERPETUAL LIGHTS Offered in loving memory of Louis Loukaris, Despina Fotinou, Stavros & Hariklia Papadogeorgakis, Miltiadis & Marika Paschalidou, Gina & Litsa Paschalidou by Mersy Loukaris and family Offered in loving memory of Sam Mastos by his family COFFEE HOUR Sponsored in loving memory of John S. Sakellaris by Diane & Donald Lapa and family Sponsored in loving memory of Harry Vournas by his family

May their memory be eternal…

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HYMNS OF THE DAY The Resurrection Apolytikion, Mode 4 Plagal Descending from on high O compassionate one, to free us all from our iniquities. Humbling Thyself by dwelling three days in the tomb, our life and resurrection. Lord, Glory to Thee. Isodikon Come let us worship falling down before Christ. Save us O Son of God who didst arise from the dead sing we to Thee Alleluia. Preparation Apolytikion Let us come forth O faithful ones to welcome Christ’s Transfiguration joyfully celebrating the preparation of the feast, and let us proclaim aloud: The day of God-inspired rejoicing has arrived, the Master is ascending Mount Tabor in order that the beauty of His divinity may shine like lightning. Troparion of Saint Sophia (Holy Wisdom) 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. Preparation Kondakion Today all humanity shines God-like in the divine Transfiguration and in joy cries out; Christ is transfigured, saving all.

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EPISTLE READING

Let Us Attend..

Verse: Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them. God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.

Wisdom..

The Reading is from Saint Paul’s 1st Letter to Corinthians 3:9-17

Let us be Attentive..

BRETHREN, we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building. According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder. I laid a foundation, and another man is building upon it. Let each man take care how he builds upon it. For no other foundation can any one lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any one builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw - each man's work will become manifest; for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. If the work which any man has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If any man's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire. Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If any one destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and that temple you are.

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GOSPEL READING

The Reading is from Matthew 14: 22-34 At that time, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear. But immediately he spoke to them, saying "Take heart, it is I; have no fear." And Peter answered him, "Lord, if it is you, bid me come to you on the water." He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus; but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Lord, save me." Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, "O man of little faith, why did you doubt?" And when they entered the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.

PARACLESIS SERVICE

The 2nd Supplication Service (Paraclesis) to the Theotokos will be celebrated on Friday August 10th at 7:30 p.m. in our St. Constantine Chapel. This service is intended to seek the intercession of the Holy Theotokos and Virgin Mary for the health of those who are in need. If you wish to submit first names of individuals who are ill or struggling with physical, emotional and spiritual difficulties, you may submit their names to our office. They will be included in the petitions of the service... Miracles happen every day!

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Welcome Metropolitan Elpidophoros and Metropolitan Gerasimos  It is with distinct pleasure and spiritual joy that our Saint Sophia community welcomes His Eminence Metropolitan Elpidophoros, Metropolitan of Bursa in Turkey as well as Abbot of the Halki Holy Trinity Patriarchal Monastery. He is the guest of our own beloved Metropolitan Gerasimos who is also with us this Sunday. Metropolitan Elpidophoros is celebrating the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy today assisted by Archmandrite Apostolos, Chancelor of our Metropolis and our Dean Fr. John Bakas. Your Eminences, Saint Sophia Cathedral welcomes you with the open arms of love and respect.  

******************************************* Parents with Small Children

As many parents know, we have a wonderful Cathedral nursery for toddlers and children under 5 years old. It gives parents the opportunity to worship and pray while their children are cared for in a loving and caring way. The nursery is located on the south side of the Huffington Center, across from the chapel.

******************************************* St. Sophia Festival Cookbook

It’s Cookbook Time! It’s also time to plan the festival. That includes a new printing of our famous flip cookbook. Do you have favorite or traditional recipes you want to share? The cookbook includes everything from yummy appetizers to delectable desserts. Please e-mail your recipes to Ava Angeletopoulos (A2the3@hotmail.com) or give a copy to Bertha Angels.

******************************************* WE NEED PROSFORO… We request offerings of “Prosforo” for the cathedral anytime within the next several weeks.

mailto:A2the3@hotmail.com

COMMUNITY NEWS (continued) 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.

******************************************* ST. PAUL’S INVITES OUR SISTER PARISHES TO JOIN US FOR A TRIP TO

HEAR THE LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC IN AN ALL-HAYDN PROGRAM AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL

We invite all our parishioners and friends our sister Orthodox parishes to join us on Tuesday, August 21 at 8 pm for this all-Haydn program by the Los Angeles Philharmonic conducted by Nicholas McGegan. The program is comprised of the Symphony No. 30, Alleluia; the Trumpet Concerto with Alison Balsom on the trumpet; the Overture to Windsor Castle; and the Symphony No. 103, The Drumroll--all by Franz-Joseph Haydn (1732-1809).

Please purchase your tickets in section S, row 5 so that we may all sit together. You may purchase your tickets by calling 323-850-2000 or by going to www.hollywoodbowl.com . If section S, row 5 is sold out, please ask for tickets that are as close to that row as possible. If you wish to buy only the concert ticket and drive on your own directly to the Hollywood Bowl, the cost is $16 per person. Or you may take one of the Park and Ride express buses to the Hollywood Bowl from any of their Park and Ride locations for $5 if you pre-purchase your bus ticket or $10 if you buy your bus ticket at the bus; you may find the "Park and Ride" locations at http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/visit/getting-to-the-bowl/park-and-ride. You are welcome to bring a picnic dinner to eat at the Bowl if you wish or you may purchase food at the Bowl.

For any further information please contact Dean Langis at St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church in Irvine at 949-733-2366 or at dlangis@stpaulsirvine.org . Please join us for a lovely evening! 9

http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/visit/getting-to-the-bowl/park-and-ridehttp://www.hollywoodbowl.com/visit/getting-to-the-bowl/park-and-ridemailto:dlangis@stpaulsirvine.org

COMMUNITY NEWS (continued)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR L.A.GREEK FEST !!!

Our festival is scheduled for September 7-8-9 but it won’t happen without workers.. Please sign up at the Volunteer Table on Sundays, during Coffee hour, in the Huffington Center Foyer. There will be a Volunteer Meeting in the Huffington Center Pavilion after Divine Liturgy, on Sunday, August 19th. If you have signed up to work, please attend to get your Volunteer Packet and other important information. If you signed up online or by mail, you need to attend this meeting to receive your Volunteer Packet. If you have not signed up to work, and wish to work at the FEST, please attend the meeting to get signed up and receive your Volunteer Packet. It is important that we all hear the same information at the same time… ALL VOLUNTEERS NEED TO ATTEND THIS MEETING - PLEASE !!

******************************************* FESTIVAL BAKING

We are making Galatobouriko on Wednesday, September 5th beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Huffington Center kitchen. We need people to help all through the day. We would appreciate your help, even if it is just for a couple hours. If you don’t know how to bake, we will teach you. Learn how to make it just like Yiayia! Please call Scarlett Billis at (310) 214-6711 to schedule your work time.

******************************************* DONATION I you wish to give a donation for the Dormition of the Theotokos Ikona on August 15th, please contact Jimmy Karatsikis at the church office – extension 302. Thank You…

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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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The Resurrection Apolytikion, Mode 4 PlagalIsodikonTroparion of Saint Sophia (Holy Wisdom)

Preparation Kondakion