MAY 8, 2016

Saint Sophia

Axiologa

“worth mentioning”

St. Thomas Sunday

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; Jeanine Hanna, Treasurer; Karen Sarames, Recording Secretary; Dinah Wellington, Corresponding Secretary

MEMBERS Bertha Angels; Jonas Metin; Costa Bargeliotes; Peter Cosfol; Mauro Metini; George Rizkalla; William “Bill” Striglos; Anna Yallourakis; Dinah Wellington; Paris Yatskar; Associate Member; Chris Stavaridis

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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MINISTRY NEWS

1. Sunday, May 15: Philoptohos General Assembly

2. Sunday, May 22: LAPD Olympic Division Greek

Policemen Uniform Presentation

3. Tuesday, May 24: Philoptohos V.I.P. Senior Citizen of

the Year Luncheon

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. Co-Ed Bible Studies classes are

every Tuesday at 11:00 am.

JOY OF PARENTING CLASS TO CONCLUDE MAY 15

Join your fellow parishioners in a lively discussion of

parenting children of all ages. Class will be 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. Upcoming topic: May 15, “Transitions.”

Barbara and Nik are stepping down from their duties as

facilitators and this will be their final session. Please join us

for discussion and to thank them for their years of service to

our community.

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Inner Stillness Meditation Workshop with the Prayer of the

Heart, Topic: Detachment

at the Huffington Center of Saint Sophia Cathedral

Monday, May 9, 2016, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

presented by Maria Baltazzi and V. Rev. Fr. John Bakas

Call 323-737-2424 for more information and registration.

Science and Orthodox Spirituality

Lecture 4: Experiencing Inner Awareness in Practice

at the Huffington Center of Saint Sophia Cathedral, Wednesday, May

11, 2016, 6:00 - 9:30 pm

Price: $20. Dinner buffet and refreshments served at 6:00

pm

presented by Dr. Menas C. Kafatos, V. Rev. Fr. John

Bakas and Maria Baltazzi

How can the experience of Inner Peace and Love of Orthodox Spirituality

can be scientifically described? How can science, while retaining its

objectivity and present day success, accept the inner realms? This is a true

dialogue between the two great systems of human experience Science and

Spirituality.

This lecture explores the role of the mind in making the world feel full of

separation as in the classical physics view. It is the veiling by the mind that

clouds experience and hides the underlying awareness. When we become

aware of our own minds we can go beyond time and understand the

Orthodox teachings of impermanence of physical world appearances and

the reality of pure inner stillness.

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OUR 18TH ANNUAL GREEK FESTIVAL

NEW DATE • RENEWED CONCEPT •

MORE FUN

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A special presentation on

Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 12:30 pm

at the Maniatakos Hall of the Huffington Center

Saint Sophia Cathedral Greek Orthodox Community will

present

a Greek policemen uniform from Olympia, Greece,

the home of the Olympic Games

Presented to the Olympic Station of LAPD and

to Captain Palazzolo

as a celebration of the connection and special

relationship of the Greek Community of Saint Sophia

Cathedral

to the Olympic Division of LAPD

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PHILOPTOHOS VIP

May 24, 2016, Tuesday. Senior Citizen of the Year

Luncheon, Honoring Faye & Jim Demetriou 11:00 am at

the Maniatakos Fellowship Hall. Donation $25.00.

Reservations are required by May 18, 2016. Please call

Mary Kezios 562-923-7110 or Angela Ananias at 562-695-

7234. Make checks payable to Philoptohos VIP and mail to

Mary Kezios, 10409 Casanes Ave. Downey, CA 90241.

June 23, 2016, Thursday, at 11:00 AM, Luncheon and Book Presentation

We are honored to have Connie Constant as our guest to

present her new book, American Kid, Nazi-Occupied

Greece Through a Child’s Eyes. Connie is a local author

and a parishioner of Saint Katherine’s at Redondo Beach.

Please come and join us for Connie’s presentation of the

book. Books will be available for signing and purchase.

Lunch will be served free of charge at the Huffington

Center. Everyone is welcomed but reservations are

required so we can plan for the luncheon. Please RSVP with

Vivi at (310) 215-3130 or Angela Ananias at 562-695-7234.

In His service;

Mersy Loukaris

VIP President

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PHILOPTOHOS

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PHILOPTOHOS NEWS

CHRISTOS ANESTI! TRULY HE HAS RISEN!

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C ongratulations to our… Presbytera Maria Ximena Bakas

Mother of the Year 2016

MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON – SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2016

Saint Sophia Cathedral Huffington Center

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MAY GENERAL ASSEMBLY ~ SUNDAY, MAY 15TH, 12:30 pm

Maria Maniatakos Pavilion ~ “The Mysteries of Floral Arranging Revealed”

Featuring the talented “Ruben” MATISSE FLOWERS

Lunch will be provided for a $10 Donation; Everyone is welcome.

Please RSPV to Dorothea Ales 818-990-6241 alesd@att.net

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PHILOPTOHOS

SAINT SOPHIA PHILOPTOHOS DEBUTANTE

PRESENTATION BALL – 2017 Plans are underway for the SAINT SOPHIA

PHILOPTOHOS DEBUTANTE PRESENTATION BALL to be held on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at the Four

Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Interested young ladies who will be high school juniors (aged 16) and older should contact the Presentation Ball Co-Chairmen, Katrina

Beers (714)936-7900 or Georgia Kezios (562)865-7700. An informational meeting will be held at the Saint Sophia

Cathedral Huffington Center on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 12:30 p.m

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2016 NATIONAL PHILOPTOCHOS BIENNIAL CONVENTION ~ JULY 3-8, 2016

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

Nashville, Tennessee

For more information contact: judie.christopoulos@gmail.com

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Beautiful Red Easter Eggs

A special thank you to the Philoptohos ladies who helped dye the beautiful red Easter eggs that are given at the

Anastasi Service ~Mary Kezios, Sophia Kapagiannis, and Doraly Spiropoulos. And many thanks to the ladies who

packaged the eggs in little organza bags ~ Pauline Evangelatos, Sonia Stathes, Connie Cooper, Helen

Evangelatos, Maureen Halikis, Jayne Poullos,

Mersy Loucaris and Judie Christopoulos.

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