Saint Sophia Cathedral Greek Orthodox Community

“God’s people, serving God’s people”

Weekly Bulletin

Sunday, 27 March 2011

Sunday of The Elevation of the Holy Cross

Very Rev. Father John S. Bakas Allan Boyd, Pastoral Assistant

CALENDAR OF THE WEEK

Sunday, March 27th Orthros ………………………………………..………..……...8:00am Studies in Faith …………………………………...…………..9:15am Memorials ……………………………...……………………...9:45am Divine Liturgy ………………………………...……….…..…10:00am Monday, March 28th There will be no Bible Study Class during March and April in observance of Great Lent. Bible Study will resume on May 2nd. Tuesday, March 29th There will be no Bible Study Class during March and April in observance of Great Lent. Bible Study will resume on May 3rd. Wednesday, March 30th Pre-Sanctified Liturgy………………………...……….…..…7:30pm There will be no Bible Study Class during March and April in observance of Great Lent. Bible Study will resume on May 4th. Friday, April 1st Pre-Sanctified Liturgy………………………...……….…..…9:30am Salutations…………....….………………..…...……….…..…7:30pm Saturday, April 2nd Hellenic Academy - children……………………...…….…9:00am Hellenic Academy – adults ……………………....………11:30am

Coffee Hour will be held in our Fellowship Tent

EPISTLE READER USHERS Jayne Poullos Alexandra Georgiou, Christina Georgiou, Rosemary Georgiou

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Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral 1324 South Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles, 90006

323.737.2424 www.stsophia.org

DAILY VITAMINS FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

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MEMORIALS

Menelaos Desby, Irene Desby, George Desby, Symeon Zagorianos (3 months), Theano Zagorianos, Eleni Nicholas, John P. Nicholas, Eugene Jebbia, George A. Lambros, Chris Lambros, Laima Tumas (40 days), Kostas Melonopoulos (40 days), Yannoula, Eleftherios, Vasilios, Nikolaos, Athanasios, Stavroula, Panayiotis, Matthew, Mary Jane, Lydia Deryiades, Antonis Deryiades, Kyrikoula Orfanou, Coralie Soylamaz, Burk ALTAR FLOWERS Offered in loving memory of Menelaos, Irene and George by the Desby family ALTAR CANDLES Offered in loving memory of Eleni & John P. Nicholas, by their daughter, Stella N. Morris Offered in loving memory of Eugene Jebbia, by his dear friend, Stella N. Morris Offered in loving memory of my mother, Coralea, by her son, Michael CHANCEL CANDLE Offered in loving memory of George A. & Chris Lambros, by his sister and niece, Electra Koutsoukos PERPETUAL LIGHTS Offered in loving memory of Symeon and Theano Zagorianos, by the Zagorianos family

THANK YOU JOHN L. & DOROTHEA STAMATIADES Thank you to John L. & Dorothea Stamatiades for the donation of flowers for the icon of the Annunciation, given for the health and well-being of the Golf & Stamatiades families.

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Υμνος

Τροπαριον του Ναου, Ηχος πλ δ

Ευλογητος ει Χριστε ο Θεος ημων, ο πανσοφους του αλιεις αναδειξας, καταπεμψας αυτοις το Πνευμα το Αγιον, και δι αυτων την οικουμενην σαγηνευσας, φιλανθρωπε, δοξα σοι.

ΚΟΝΤΑΚΙΟΝ − Ηχος πλ δ

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HYMNS OF THE DAY First Tone Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting our rulers to prevail over adversaries, and protecting Your commonwealth by Your Cross. Dismissal Hymn – Third Tone Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord, by His Mighty Arm, has created a Dominion. He has conquered death by death, and become the first born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades, and has granted the world great mercy. 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. Kondakion - Eighth Tone To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: “Hail, unwedded bride.”

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PRAY FOR PANOS ANGELS: Panos and his family want to thank the community for all the

prayers, kind thoughts and support we have received during his illness. It is hard to express in words how much your support has

meant to all of us. Please accept our most sincere gratitude and deepest appreciation. Love, the Angels Family

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ΕΠΙΣΤΟΛΗ

Πρὸς Ἑβραίους 4:14-16; 5:1-6

Ἀδελφοί,  ἔχοντες  οὖν  ἀρχιερέα  μέγαν,  διεληλυθότα  τοὺς οὐρανούς, Ἰησοῦν τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ θεοῦ, κρατῶμεν τῆς ὁμολογίας. Οὐ γὰρ ἔχομεν ἀρχιερέα μὴ δυνάμενον συμπαθῆσαι ταῖς ἀσθενείαις ἡμῶν,  πεπειραμένον  δὲ  κατὰ  πάντα  καθ�  ὁμοιότητα,  χωρὶς ἁμαρτίας.  Προσερχώμεθα  οὖν  μετὰ  παρρησίας  τῷ  θρόνῳ  τῆς χάριτος,  ἵνα  λάβωμεν  ἔλεον,  καὶ  χάριν  εὕρωμεν  εἰς  εὔκαιρον βοήθειαν. Πᾶς γὰρ ἀρχιερεύς, ἐξ ἀνθρώπων λαμβανόμενος, ὑπὲρ ἀνθρώπων καθίσταται  τὰ πρὸς τὸν θεόν,  ἵνα προσφέρῃ δῶρά τε καὶ  θυσίας  ὑπὲρ  ἁμαρτιῶν∙  μετριοπαθεῖν  δυνάμενος  τοῖς ἀγνοοῦσιν καὶ πλανωμένοις, ἐπεὶ καὶ αὐτὸς περίκειται ἀσθένειαν∙ καὶ  διὰ  ταύτην  ὀφείλει,  καθὼς  περὶ  τοῦ  λαοῦ,  οὕτως  καὶ  περὶ ἑαυτοῦ, προσφέρειν ὑπὲρ ἁμαρτιῶν. Καὶ οὐχ ἑαυτῷ τις λαμβάνει τὴν τιμήν, ἀλλὰ καλούμενος ὑπὸ τοῦ θεοῦ, καθάπερ καὶ Ἀαρών. Οὕτως  καὶ  ὁ  χριστὸς  οὐχ  ἑαυτὸν  ἐδόξασεν  γενηθῆναι  ἀρχιερέα, ἀλλ�  ὁ  λαλήσας  πρὸς  αὐτόν,  Υἱός  μου  εἶ  σύ,  ἐγὼ  σήμερον γεγέννηκά σε. Καθὼς καὶ ἐν ἑτέρῳ λέγει, Σὺ ἱερεὺς εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Μελχισεδέκ. 

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EPISTLE READING

The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6

BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "Thou art my Son, today I have begotten thee"; as he says also in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek."

GOSPEL READING

The Reading is from Mark 8:34-38; 9:1

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."

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MINISTRY NEWS PHILANTHROPIA MINISTRY NEWS

CONFESSIONS: A blessed spiritual voyage during this great Lenten season. Father Peter will be available on all Wednesdays during lent for confessions from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m., in the St. Demetrios Chapel. Please make an appointment with the church office.

USED CLOTHING and CANNED GOODS: Thank you for all the wonderful used clothing and canned goods. The two new receptacles, for “used clothing” and “canned goods”, are working great. They are located side by side, in the general area of the chapel. Please identify your clothing donations by indicating whether they are for men, women or children, on the outside of the bags. Thank you!

"GET ON THE BUS": Mothers Day is coming on May 8th and we are reminding you that once again we will support the "Get on the Bus" program that takes bus loads of children to visit their mothers who are incarcerated. Any donation you can offer to Philanthropia will be greatly appreciated.

Take care and God Bless. Father Peter

******************************************* PHILOPTOHOS NEWS EASTER LILIES: Sunshine Chairman Helene Ballas (818-642-8011) will be ordering Easter lilies for the shut-ins again this year. Please call her with the names of anyone that should be added to our list. We are always looking for volunteers to help deliver the plants as well. The lilies will be available for pick-up after church on Palm Sunday in the chapel. MOTHER OF THE YEAR: Please join us, with your families, at our annual Mother's Day Luncheon and Fashion Show. On Saturday, May 7th at the Universal Sheraton Hotel we are honoring MARIANNA POLES POLITIS. Marianna is a hardworking, dedicated Philoptohos member and we look forward to recognizing her efforts on this special day. Tricia Ballas Kremer and her committee are hard at work putting together a wonderful afternoon. Solicitation letters have been sent out in the mail so that you may place a greeting in the program book, in honor of or in memory of someone special. If you did not receive a letter and you want to place a greeting, please call Virginia at 562-436-8201. GENERAL ASSEMBLY: There is no general assembly in the month of April due to Holy Week and Easter. If you wish to volunteer to help at the Easter picnic selling pastries, or to help dye the Easter eggs for Anastasi, please contact Philoptohos.

With love, Philoptohos Board of Directors

MINISTRY NEWS (continued)

PHILOPTOHOS NEWS (continued)

Change from the Heart Contribute to Pennies & Prayers

A penny is a gift, a prayer of thanks, a reminder that we come together to further the work of Christ our Lord. Pennies & Prayers is a Commission for Orthodox Missions and Evangelism (C.O.M.E.), which is all about bringing Christ to our neighbor. Without these funds our missions throughout the world will not be able to preach the gospel or provide for many needy people. Your family’s spare change can help support our current mission parishes and begin new ones. Keeping a jar in the home is a way to remind ourselves of Christ’s calling to go to all people everywhere and make them His Disciples. How to Participate in “Pennies & Prayers” • Please make a donation today! Any amount is welcome. • Take home a “Pennies & Prayers” canister and place your

spare change into the canister. The whole family is encouraged to participate, especially during the Lenten Season.

• Return the filled canisters by Pentecost Sunday, June 12, to the church office in care of Philoptochos. All proceeds will be sent to “Pennies & Prayers” to continue this valuable work for our Orthodox missions. Make this valuable work a family project!

If you have any questions or need further information, please

call Sophie Mastor, Chairman, at (310) 476-4638.

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MINISTRY NEWS (continued)

YOUNG ADULT FELLOWSHIP BOOK STUDY The "Brown Bag Book Study" continues this Sunday, March 27, through Palm Sunday. It is being held in the Nursery Classroom inside the Sunday school portable building after the Liturgy. We will be discussing Chapter 1 of "Beginning to Pray," by Anthony Bloom. The book can be purchased through Amazon.com (ISBN-10: 9780809115099). Bring something to eat and invite your friends!

PAN-ORTHODOX YOUNG ADULT LENTEN RETREAT (AGES 18-35) SATURDAY, APRIL 9, from 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. SAINT STEVEN’S SERBIAN ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL 1621 W. Garvey Avenue, Alhambra. Registration deadline: April 4th Please register online: www.orthodoxy.biz/ststevens/ Retreat Master Fr. Chad Hatfield will be presenting, "M & M's: CHRISTIAN BASICS - Mary, Mysteries and Mission." Archpriest Chad Hatfield is the Chancellor of St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in Crestwood, New York.

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HELLENIC ACADEMY NEWS Greek Independence Day Celebration and Luncheon/Bake Sale

The Hellenic Academy of St. Sophia Cathedral celebrates Hellenic Independence TODAY, immediately following the Divine Liturgy. We invite you to join us for this wonderful program led by Theodora Kokkinou featuring Hellenic Academy students.

Immediately following the program, the Hellenic Academy will be serving coffee in the Fellowship tent. A light lunch of baked fish and skorthalia, as well as sweet and savory baked goods will be available for purchase. Please stop by for some delicious Greek fare including Lenten, sweet and savory treats in support of our Hellenic Academy!

A NOTE OF THANKS

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The Hellenic Academy expresses its gratitude to C&K Importing (Papa Christos), Le Petit Greek (Restaurant), St. Sophia Ladies Philoptohos and Michael Furs for their generous donations in support of this event. In addition, we would like to express our deep appreciation to AHEPA for their ongoing support of St. Sophia's Hellenic Academy.

http://www.orthodoxy.biz/ststevens/

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MINISTRY NEWS (continued)

PHILOPTOHOS VIP NEWS Senior Citizen of the Year Luncheon We are happy to announce that on Thursday, May 26, 2011,we will honor Dorothea and John Stamatiades as our VIP Philoptohos Senior Citizens of the Year 2011. Please plan to attend this special day honoring Dorothea and John, who both have served our community in various activities for many years. In addition to honoring these loyal and generous parishioners, you will enjoy a delicious luncheon and meet with many friends. COST: $25.00 TIME: 11:30 am LOCATION: TAIX Restaurant 1911 West Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, (between Alvarado & Glendale Blvd, on the North side of Sunset Blvd). For directions to the restaurant, call (213) 484.1265 or visit their website at www.taixfrench.com. For reservations please call Kiki Pappas at (310) 472-6591 or our Event Chairperson, Petsa Schwartz at (310) 577-7517. Send your check to Kiki Pappas, 920 Roscomare Road, LA, 90077.

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BRAVO EVAN BOUKIDIS On Saturday, March 19, 2011, Evan Boukidis was awarded the highest rank available from the Boy Scouts of America, the rank of Eagle Scout. At 14½ years old, he is a very young Eagle Scout. In addition to being a leader in his Troop, Evan also attended the National Boy Scout Jamboree at Ft. A.P. Hill, Virginia last summer when the 100th Anniversary of Boy Scouts in America was celebrated and was a Patrol Leader for the Jamboree Troop from the Verdugo Hills Council. Evan is an example of the type of young man who is an Eagle Scout… trustworthy, cheerful, loyal, friendly and courteous. Congratulations Evan on a great accomplishment!

******************************************* Attention parishioners: There are only 11 plaques remaining for the Walk of the Blessing Hand. Reserve yours now before it’s too late!

http://www.taixfrench.com/

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COMMUNITY NEWS

THE HONOR OF SPONSORING THE 2011 EPITAPHIO If you &/or a group of your friends are interested in underwriting the flowers for the Epitaphio on Holy Friday, in full or in part, in memory of your loved ones, please contact Ann Pappas or Jimmy Karatsikis for more information. They can be reached through the cathedral office.

******************************************* Caring Funeral Service In time of need, we suggest you call Terry Harmon (626.358.3244) from Caring Funeral Service. He is the owner of many funeral homes and can accommodate us from any location. He has taken time to know our Greek Orthodox traditions and has become a supporter of the Cathedral by sponsoring the yearly calendar, putting an ad in the Festival book and the monthly Herald. He keeps his prices affordable for families, is easy to work with and very respectful. http://www.caringfuneralservice.com

******************************************* Our Own Noah Johnson Needs Your Help Noah Johnson, a fellow parishioner and graduating senior at Biola University will be writing a research paper (an ethnography) about our community for his anthropology thesis. In order to get a better understanding of the broader St. Sophia experience, he may ask for your participation in interviews and surveys. Please have no concern over privacy, as no names or personal information are required for his research. In case anyone may have concerns about his research, or if you have a particular interest in helping Noah, please e-mail him at NJnoah@gmail.com. Providing data for his research would be much appreciated.

******************************************* HAPPY BIRTHDAY FUTURE FATHER ALLAN !

Our future Assistant Priest, Father Allan Boyd, is celebrating his 51st birthday today. We wish him a very happy & blessed birthday. We are happy to have Allan & Danita serving our beloved parish.

mailto:NJnoah@gmail.com

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COMMUNITY NEWS (continued)

THE AMERICAN HELLENIC COUNCIL CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO ATTEND

THE 2011 ANNUAL HONORS AWARDS DINNER

Saturday, April 9, 2011

AT THE OMNI HOTEL IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES 251 South Olive Street Los Angeles, CA 90012

VIP Reception 5:00 PM Reception 6:00 PM

Dinner and Award Ceremony 7:00 PM Music and Dancing

RSVP By March 31, 2011 Tel: 323-651-3507 Fax: 323-658-6306

E-Mail: info@americanhellenic.org

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THE HERALD NEWSLETTER To All Stewards: If your anniversary/birthday is not already listed in our monthly Herald newsletter and you wish for it to be listed in the appropriate issue for your month, please e-mail your information to: Stephanie Caiopoulos Lubian (secretary@stsophia.org). Please note the deadline due date is listed on the front cover of each issue. Thank you. If you wish to view the Herald online, please go to the cathedral website: stsophia.org and click on the HERALD link. WEEKLY BULLETIN Please note the deadline for articles is Wednesday at noon of each week. The Weekly Bulletin is now accessible online at the cathedral website: stsophia.org. To navigate from the Home page, hover over the HERALD link, and then select WEEKLY from the drop-down tab.

http://www.americanhellenic.org/upcoming_events/ahc_awards_dinner_2011/2011-04-09_ahc_awards_dinner_2011_invite.phphttp://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/LosAngelesCaliforniaPlaza.aspxhttp://maps.google.com/maps?q=251+South+Olive+Street+Los+Angeles,+CA+90012&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=251+S+Olive+St,+Los+Angeles,+California+90012&gl=us&ei=wgZyS_VCjNy2A7OIha8I&ved=0CAoQ8gEwAA&z=16http://maps.google.com/maps?q=251+South+Olive+Street+Los+Angeles,+CA+90012&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=251+S+Olive+St,+Los+Angeles,+California+90012&gl=us&ei=wgZyS_VCjNy2A7OIha8I&ved=0CAoQ8gEwAA&z=16mailto:info@americanhellenic.orgmailto:secretary@stsophia.org)

PREPARE FOR LENT, HOLY WEEK & EASTER 2011 “To fall in love with God is the greatest of all romances, to seek Him the greatest adventure, to find Him the greatest human accomplishment.” St. Augustine Lent, Holy Week, & Easter is yet another time in our life’s journey to “fall in love” with The Lord. Seek Him, find Him and commit to Him. On the next page is a schedule of Lenten services. Attending these services will give you an opportunity to find the Lord in a very personal and special way. Mark your calendar and please make every effort to attend these holy services this Lenten season.

Schedule of Lenten Services

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Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Wed. March 30 7:30 p.m.

Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Fri. April 1 9:30 a.m.

Salutations Fri. April 1 7:30 p.m.

Sunday of Saint John of Climacus

Sun. April 3 Orthros 8:30 Liturgy 10:00

Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Wed. April 6 7:30 p.m.

Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Fri. April 8 9:30 a.m.

Akathist Hymn Fri. April 8 7:30 p.m.

Sunday of Saint Mary of Egypt

Sun. April 10 Orthros 8:30 Liturgy 10:00

Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Wed. April 13 7:30 p.m.

Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Fri. April 15 9:30 a.m.

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First ToneDismissal Hymn – Third ToneLet the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord, by His Mighty Arm, has created a Dominion. He has conquered death by death, and become the first born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades, and has granted the world great mercy.Troparion of Saint Sophia (Holy Wisdom)

Kondakion - Eighth Tone