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March 2012 Page Saint Sophia Cathedral

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E

Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox

Cathedral

V. Rev. Fr. John S. Bakas, Dean

Rev. Fr. Allan Boyd, Assistant

1324 S. Normandie Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90006

Tel. 323-737-2424 Fax. 323-737-7029 www.stsophia.org

Deadline for April Herald

Thursday, 15 March

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS

OF GREEK ORTHODOXY IN LOS ANGELES

HERALD MARCH 2012

Dean’s Message 2 President’s Message 3

Foundation News 8 Philoptohos News 9 Philoptohos VIP 10 Philanthropia News 10 Hellenic Academy 11 Youth News 13 Sacraments 14 Ministries List 15 Community News 16 Orthodox Calendar 22

Stewardship 4

Annunciation of the Theotokos

March 25th

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DEAN’S MESSAGE “Growing up in God’s Love During Lent (Psalm 51)”

Lent has begun with Kathara Deftera, (Clean Monday), February 27th. The journey of spiritual self-examination, repentance and renewal is the focus. Lent was created as a time for devoting greater personal attention towards two goals:

1) maturing in our love for God; and 2) maturing in our intentional, acts of love to all others around us.

Those two simple goals are the essence of what the word “repentance” means.

The following Psalm 51 (or 50 in the Septuagint) was written by King David as a result of his sin with Bathsheba. Consumed by a self-absorbed flurry of his own passions, he committed adultery, then in an effort to cover it up he committed murder (2nd King-doms, chapters 11 & 12). After King David was confronted about his sin by the Prophet Nathan, he finally chose to repent. It was during that time of repentance and soul searching that David wrote this Psalm. In these following verses, he expresses all of our heartfelt need to be right with God.

In the spirit of growing up in God’s Love through Lent, we recommend that each adult and teenage member of our Saint Sophia family, commit King David’s prayer (just 19 little verses) to your daily life…memorizing it if you can.

1 Have mercy upon me, O God, According to Your loving kindness;

According to the multitude of Your tender mercies, Blot out my transgressions.

2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, And cleanse me from my sin.

3 For I acknowledge my transgressions, And my sin is always before me.

4 Against You, You only, have I sinned, And done this evil in Your sight—

That You may be found just when You speak, And blameless when You judge.

5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me.

6 Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts, And in the hidden part You will make me to know

wisdom. 7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

8 Make me hear joy and gladness, That the bones You have broken may rejoice.

9 Hide Your face from my sins, And blot out all my iniquities.

10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me.

11 Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Your generous Spirit.

13 Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, And sinners shall be converted to You.

14 Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, The God of my salvation,

And my tongue shall sing aloud of Your righteousness. 15 O Lord, open my lips,

And my mouth shall show forth Your praise. 16 For You do not desire sacrifice, or else I would give it;

You do not delight in burnt offering. 17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit,

A broken and a contrite heart— These, O God, You will not despise.

18 Do good in Your good pleasure to Zion; Build the walls of Jerusalem.

19 Then You shall be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness,

With burnt offering and whole burnt offering; Then they shall offer bulls on Your altar.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

February was a bustling month for Saint Sophia! The Huffington Center was dedicated with a grand and beautiful ceremony. Trumpets played and our new building was blessed by M e t r o p o l i t a n G e r a s i m o s w i t h a n “agiasmos” (Holy water blessing). Our grand donors, Mr. Michael Huffington, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Maniatakos, Mrs. Wilson representing Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks, and Mr. and Mrs. Rallis, along with dignitaries Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Councilman Ed Reyes honored us with their pres-ence. Many thanks to Timi Loomos Freshman who chaired the event and her committee for creating a memorable gathering.

We also hired two new employees for the Huffington Center. Mr. Chris Halekakis is our new Facilities Director, responsible for all the working facets of our building; and Mrs. Cindy Celis is our new Events Director, responsible for booking and scheduling events in our new facilities. (A short biography on both individuals will be presented in the April edition of the Herald.)

Our ladies of Philoptohos honored Rev. Fr. Peter Lambert at their annual Evening with Friends. Fr. Peter has been an advocate of outreach to our community through his Philanthropia organiza-tion and a dedicated servant to Saint Sophia Cathedral for decades. His contributions have been many! “Panta Axios Fr. Peter!”

A hearty congratulations to all of our Saint Sophia dance groups which participated in this year’s Folk Dance Festival in Anaheim, California. Our dance groups competed in various catego-ries with dances ranging from the mountains of Pontos and Macedonia to the islands of Crete and Carpathos. Our children numbered 65 in all and ranged in ages from 4 years old to 26 years old. They all came back winners! Congratula-tions to their directors for their dedication in instructing these beautiful dances to our youth and for perpetuating our Greek culture.

This coming month of March, we as Orthodox Chris-tians will participate in the observance of Lent—the forty day period of fasting, prayer and reflection. “Kathara Deftera” (Clean Monday) was on February 27. Once again it was celebrated with Divine Liturgy in the morning followed by a Lenten luncheon lovingly prepared by our ladies of Philoptohos. Some of our most beautiful services are held during Lent, from the Heretismoi held on Friday evenings, to the Saturdays of the Souls to the Pre-Sanctified Gifts held on Wednesday evenings. I urge all of you to please make some time in your busy schedules and attend one of these services. They are uplifting and inspiring as we prepare ourselves for Easter.

In addition, we will be celebrating a dual holiday on March 25th—Evangelismos and Greek Independence Day. Our Saint Sophia Greek School will be presenting a wonderful program and luncheon to celebrate these events on Sunday, March 25th. Our Consul General of Greece, Mrs. Elizabeth Fotiadou, will be in attendance to speak about the history and meaning of Greek Independence Day.

“Καλω μηνα” (Good Month) for the month of March and “Καλη Τεσσαρακοστη” (Good Lent).

In Christ’s Service and Love,

Loula B. Moschonas

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STEWARDSHIP

Believe and Belong through Christian Stewardship

2011 STEWARDSHIP FAMILIES

$20,000 + Marcus, Mr. & Mrs. George $10,000 - $19,999 Pappas, Mr. Alex Rallis, Mr. and Mrs. John* Stavaridis, Mr. & Mrs. Chris Yallourakis, Drs. Stephen & Anna Anonymous 2 $8,000 – 9,999 Dameris, Mr. & Mrs. Peter Demetriou, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony* $6,000 - $7,999 Holcomb, Mr. & Mrs. James C. Maniatakos, Mr. & Mrs. Ted* Perdis, Mr. & Mrs. Napoleon Preonas, Mr. & Mrs. George Soteropulos, Mr. & Mrs. Gust Stathes, Mr. & Mrs. Nick*

$4,000 To $5,999 Ambatielos, Mr. & Mrs. Evangelos* Bartzokis, Drs. George and Kelly Benekos,Petros,Mr. Boltinghouse, Mr. & Mrs. James Bonorris, Dr. & Mrs. Jim Steve Callas, Mr. & Mrs. Greg Caras, Mr. & Mrs. Chris William* Choumas, Mr. & Mrs. Jackie Doumak, +Alex and Jennie* Duncan, Dr. and Mrs. Jan W. Edgerton, Mr. James & Moschonas, Ms. Loula Fields, Ms. Corinna Gomez, Mr. Ian and Vardalos, Ms. Nia Hughes, Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Kolokotrones, Mr. & Mrs. James* Kolovos, Mr. & Mrs. George*

$4,000 To $5,999 continued Markulis, Mr. and Mrs. John G. Nikias, Dr. & Mrs. Chrysostomos Oldknow, Mr. & Mrs. William Papalexis, Mr. & Mrs. Bill A.* Patzakis, Dr. and Mrs. Michael* Poulos, Mrs. Rena Sandstrom, Mr. & Mrs. William Stathatos, Mr. & Mrs. Savas Jerry Tangalakis, Mr. & Mrs. Dan Webster, Mr. and Mrs. Dante P. Zaferis, Mr. & Mrs. James E.* Anonymous 3

$2,000 To $3,999 Antholis, Mr. & Mrs. Kary W. Aronis, Dr. and Mrs. Constantine* Bakas, Rev. Fr. John and Presv. Maria Bornino, Mr. James A. Boukidis, Mr. & Mrs. Constantine M. Callas, Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. Christopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Gus Contois, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Demetriou, Dr. & Mrs. James* Doumakes, Mr. Robert M.* Evangelatos, Dr. & Mrs. Dennis* Evangelatos, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew* Flokas, Mrs. Constance S.* Freshman, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Gallanis, Mr. & Mrs. Andreas* George, Mr. Joseph A. Georgiou, Mr. Nickolas Haidos, Mr. and Mrs. Alek* Hanna, Mr. & Mrs. Steven Helm, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kallins, Dr. & Mrs. James* Kirages, Mr. & Mrs. John T.

$2,000 To $3,999 continued Kollias, Mr. & Mrs. Jim Korbakis, Dr. & Mrs. John P.* Kraios, Mr. Michael G. Krantz, Mrs. Mary Ann Kyriacou, Mr. & Mrs. Gig* Lambros, Mrs. Helen* Lapa, Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Ledbetter, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Manolopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Peter H. Marakas, Mr. & Mrs. John Mellos, Mr. & Mrs. Tony Mellos, Mr. Peter Miserlis, Mr. & Mrs. George O’Connor, Mrs. Fotine Drulias O’Regan, Mr. & Mrs. Charles P. Pappas, Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Pappas, Mr. & Mrs. George Pappas, Mr. & Mrs. Gus J. Pappas, Mr. & Mrs. John H. Poulos, Mr. & Mrs. John Pyle, Mr. & Mrs. Barry L. Romm, Dr. & Mrs. John* Schwalm, Mr. & Mrs. James Siafaris, Mr. & Mrs. George Stumpus, Mr. Achilles Theodore, Mr. Steve P. Toczek, Mr. & Mrs. Andrzej Vasila, Mrs. Georgia Vidalis, Mr. Marco P. Wardy, Mr. & Mrs. Jean-Paul* Warner, Mr. Michael Wellington, Mrs. Shelmadine Zarocostas, Mr. Peter Zonos, Mr. & Mrs. Ted* Anonymous (3)

Thank you for your continued

sacrificial generosity.

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continued

$1,000 To $1,999

Achilles, Mr. Achilles

Ananias, Mr. & Mrs. James Anast, Mr. & Mrs. Ernest W. Anastassiou, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Anderson, Mr. & Mrs. Dave Andrei, Mr. & Mrs. John Andrews, Mr. & Mrs. George J. Angels, Mr. & Mrs. Panos Aronis, Mr. & Mrs. Vas Attyah, Mr. Paul M. Auerbach, Drs. Art and Maria Bargeliotes, Mr. Costa P. Billis, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen E. Boghosian, Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Boller, Ms. Jeannette Boltinghouse, Mrs. Helen* Bornstein, Dr. & Mrs. Robert Camaras, Mr. & Mrs. Tykye Caras, Mr. & Mrs. Chris T.* Chistolini, Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Columbus, Mr. & Mrs. Peter Cosfol, Mr. & Mrs. Peter Courlas, Ms. Marianna Daglas, Mr. & Mrs. Chris* Dalis, Mr. John* Dembegiotes, Mr. Pantele Demetriou, Ms. Mary-Kay Demopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Peter Dimitriadis, Mr. Andre

Drakos, Mrs. Eugenia

Dres, Mr. & Mrs. William A. Econn, Mr. James Wm. Edwards, Mr. & Mrs. Nickolas W. Eliopulos, Mrs. Georgia Fenady, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew J. Fettis, Mr. & Mrs. Peter G.* Flatos, Mr. & Mrs. Anthony M. Flokas, Ms. Dena Fondas, Mrs Mary Fossati, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Frankos, Mr. & Mrs. Kyriakos

$1,000 To $1,999 continued

Gilman, Brian and Suzanne

Greitzer, Mr. & Mrs. Steven Griggs, Dr. & Mrs. Benjamin III Halekakis, Mr. & Mrs. Steve Halikis, Mrs. Rosalind F.* Hawatmeh, Mr. and Mrs. Ayed Hondas, Ms. Alida Kalban, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Kapogiannis, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Kapur, Mr. & Mrs. Theano Karagianis, Mr. Lou Karavas, Mr. & Mrs. Dan Kirages, Dr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Kitsos, Mr. & Mrs. Petros Kostos, Mrs. Virginia Koukis, Mr. & Mrs. Pandelis Kousoulas, Mr. & Mrs. Gus Lambros-McCaslin, Mrs. Eleni Landers, Mr. & Mrs. Jay Liappas, Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Ligar, Ms. Mary Asteriou Manders, Ms. Constance Maniatis, Ms. Mary Marentes, Mr. James C. Marinos, Mr. & Mrs. George Martin, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Mastor, Dr. & Mrs. Anthony* Mihalas, Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence S. Moore, Mr. & Mrs. Tom

Moskos, Ms. Ilca

Nahmoulis, Ms. Vida Nakata, Drs. Kouji & Mary Natsis, Mr. & Mrs. Anton Noyes, Mr. & Mrs. Brent O’Donnell, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Opffer, Mr. & Mrs. Sebastian Pantazis, Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Papadopoulos, Mr. Alek Papageorge, Mr. & Mrs. George Paschalidou, Ms. Dorothea Patzakis Prappas, Michele, Eva, Ariana and Michael

$1,000 To $1,999 continued

Peratis, +Paul M. and Christine* Peratsakis, Mr. & Mrs. Dean Perris, Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Peterson, Mr. & Mrs. John* Pruett, Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Roussos, Mr. & Mrs. Harry T. Roussos, Mr. & Mrs. Theodosios Saigh, Mark & Maria Scofield, Mrs. Frances Selimos, +Dr. & Mrs. James* Sotos, Mr. & Mrs. Efthimios P. Stasinos, Mr. John & Mavromati, Ms. Eleni Stephanou, Dr. & Mrs. Stephen E. Stevens, Mr. Robert Suchy, Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Tasulis, Mrs. Chris Jr.* Thanos, Mr. & Mrs. Terry Thimakis, Mr. Stanley Toczek, Dr. Ariadne Toczek, Dr. Maria Tripodes, Mr. Dean Tsimahides, Mr. & Mrs. Zafiris, Tsircou, Mr. & Mrs. Kyriacos Valaskantjis, Mr. & Mrs. George Venetos, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ward, Mr. Thomas J. Yokas, Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Zaferis, Mrs. Eugenia* Zalavras, Dr. Charalampos

Zinelis, Mr. Panagiotis A.

Zouras, Mr. & Mrs. Tashi Anonymous (13)

$500 To $999 Adamopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Alexopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Panagiotis Ananias, Mr. & Mrs. Dean Ananias, Ms. Debbie Anastassiou, Mr. Thomas P. Jr. Andreadis, Ms. Irene Apostolos, Dr. Margo K. Arvanitis, Mr. & Mrs. Komnas Athans, Artie Athans, Mrs. Tina

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$500 To $999 continued Balis, Ms. Chrysanthy Ballas, Ms. Helene Batsakis, Mr. Perry J. Berk, Mr. & Mrs. Artistid Batsakis, Mrs. Eleni Begakis, Nicholas Bicos, Ms. Bessie Bolaris, Mr. Michael Boltinghouse, Ms. Mollie Bonduris, Mr. Sam Bosten, Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Botsford, Mr. Ryan Bougioukos, Mrs. Maria Boukidis, Mr. George A. Bouras, Mr. & Mrs. Sotirios Boyiazis, Ms. Anna Brice, Mr. & Mrs. Timothy

Brotsis, Mrs. Barbara Vera

Caiopoulos, Mrs. Ann D. Callas, Ms. Joanna Cappos, Mr. George Carvaines, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cazacus, Mr. Pete Chagares, Ms. Kiki Chaldaris, Mr. & Mrs. George Chiochios, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Christofides, Mr. & Mrs. Panagiotis Chrys, Ms. Annie Collias, Mr. & Mrs. Stephanos Columbis, Mr. & Mrs. Paul and Family

Constance, Mr. & Mrs. Spiro

Constantine, Ms. Eleni Constantinou, Mr. & Mrs. Costas Dalkas, Mr. & Mrs. Anthony P. Dascalu, Mr. & Mrs. George Defterios, Mr. & Mrs. Christos Della Corna, Mr. & Mrs. Alberto Demetrius, Ms. Dina Deryiades, Mr. Stephen Deryiades, Mrs. Vickie Deryiades, Ms. Maria Diakoumopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Dimitrios Diamantidis, Dr. Thomas Dimitrakopoulos, Mr. Pete

$500 To $999 continued Eagar, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Eliopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Nick Ellis, Mrs. Vasiliki Ellis, Ms. Helen Emmanouilides, Dr. & Mrs. George C. Erwin, Mrs. Catherine Fenady, Mr. John Fenady, Mrs. Katherine Fenady, Ms. Georgea, Shamus & Clayton Fovos, Mrs. Zoi Fuller, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Galanakis, Mr. & Mrs. Apostolos Garrity, Mrs. Sophia George, Mr. Gregory V. Georgeson, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Giagtzoglou, Ms. Katerina Gialketsis, Mrs. Lola* Gianoukakis, Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Gilreath, Mr. & Mrs. Shane E. Glavas, Mr. & Mrs. George Gritsonis, Mr. Nick Halekakis, Mr. Christo Harros, George, Cameron, Alex & Kyle Hawkey, Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Houndalas, Mr. & Mrs. Dimitrios Hrebeniuk, Mr. Jamin Carl & Sellis, Ms. Maria Christina Hronis, Ms. Soteria James, Mr. & Mrs. Nicolas Jones, Mrs. Mary E. Jordan, Ms. Olga Judge, Mrs. Julia Kades, Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Kades, Ms. Christine Kalivas, Mr. & Mrs. George Kaplanis, Mr. & Mrs. George Karabatos, Mr. Tere Karavedas, Ms. Frances Kastas, Mr. Lewis Keramidas, Mr. & Mrs. George Kezios, Mr. & Mrs. Nick Kitchens, Mr. & Mrs. Russell Klapsis, Mr. & Mrs. Christos Konstantopoulos, Ms. Eva Korasidis, Mr. & Mrs. Vangelis Kostas, Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Kourafas, Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Kouros, Dr. & Mrs. Philip

$500 To $999 continued Koustas, Mr. & Mrs. Peter Koutsoukos, Mrs. A. Electra Kruger, Mr. Michael & Psaros, Ms. Georgiann Kyriacou, Mr. & Mrs. Charalambos Kyriacou, Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Kyriazis, Mr. & Mrs. Jim Kyriazis, Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Lambros, Mr. Ponti and Abadou, Ms. Sabine Latsis, Mrs. Peter Lepinski, Dr. Sarah Loisides, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lolonis, Mr. & Mrs. Anastasios Makri, Mr. & Mrs. George Maniatis, Ms. Mary Manolelis, Mr. Nicholas Marinakos, Mr. Anthony Mastor, Ms. Adriana McDemas Family McKinney, Mrs. Helen G. Metini, Mr. & Mrs. Mauro Michael, Mr. Mike Michaels, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Michalas, Dr. Stephanie Mikirelos, Mrs. Helen Mitsinikos, Mr. & Mrs. John Montalbano, Mr. Paul & Kootsikas, Ms. Maria Morris, Ms. Stella N.*

Morrison, Mr. & Mrs. Chase

Nicolaou, Mr. Carl & Hawkins, Ms. Deborah Oxyzolou, Drs. Alexandros & Areti Pallas, Mr. Peter Palomares, Mrs. Sophia Panagiotou, Mr. George and Dowen, Ms. Elizabeth Papadeas, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Papagiannis, Mr. & Mrs. Ted Papavasiliou, Mr. & Mrs. Sotirios Papoutsis, Mr. & Mrs. Vasilis Pappas, Mr. & Mrs. James Gregory Pappas, Mr. & Mrs. Marcus Pappas, Mr. & Mrs. Tony

Pappas, Ms. Irene

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continued

$500 To $999 continued

Parkos, Mrs. Nadine* Pastras, Mr. & Mrs. Ted Patzakis, Mr. Peter Pavlidou-Daher, Mrs. Alexandra Peters, Mrs. Elpida Peterson, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Peterson, Mr. Christopher D. Pilichos, Ms. Efrossini Pitsos, Mr. & Mrs. George Politis, Mr. & Mrs. John Poulakidas, Mr. Dean Poullos, Ms. Jayne S. Powell, Mr. Andy & Tsapatsaris, Ms. Melinda Price, Mr. & Mrs. Ben Pruett, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Psaltiras, Mr. & Mrs. Eftychios Revels, Mr. Angelo* Rico, Mr. Carlos Rizopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. John Russos, Mr. & Mrs. Emmanuel Sabatakos, Mr. & Mrs. Panagiotis Saigh, Mr. & Mrs. Mark Saloom, Ms. Nadia Saltmar, Mr. James & Mrs. Georgia Stavropoulou Savas, Dr. Diana N. Schartz, Mr. Peter Schwartz, Mrs. Petsa Cockinos Sehremelis, Mr. & Mrs. Andy Shults, Mr. Roy L. & Manolakas, Ms. Dale E. Siraef, Mrs. Alexandra Skoutaris, Mr. Steve Smith, Mr. Kenyatta Sogas, Mrs. Constance Spanos, Mr. & Mrs. George Spiropoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy* Spirus, Mr. & Mrs. Kosta Stamatiades, Mr. & Mrs. John L. Stamos, Mr. & Mrs. Andy Stathes, Mr. & Mrs. Margus Stefanidis, Dr. Nikolaos Stumpus, Mr. Arthur Stumpus, Mr. Jack W. Stumpus, Mrs. Elizabeth Syrengelas, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Szekely, Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel

Pappatheodorou, Dr. Sofia $500 To $999 continued

Tassop, Ms. Mary

Tasulis, Ms. Christina

Tetradis, Mr. & Mrs. Sotirios

Themelis, Mr. & Mrs. Anastasios

Travis, Mr. Michael

Treantafelles, Mrs. Kitsa

Tsambunieris, Mr. & Mrs. Konstantinos

Tsarouchas, Mr. & Mrs. Angelo

Tsoutsas, Ms. Tina

Valaskantjis, Mr. & Mrs. Nikiforos

Varentges, Mr. & Mrs. George

Varentges, Ms. Kalli

Vasilion, Mr. & Mrs. Peter

Vaughn, Mr. & Mrs. Ryan and Polychronis, Ms. Thalia

Vera, Mr. & Mrs. Julio

Veracka, Mrs. Virginia

Veselic, Mr. & Mrs. Kevin

Veys, Mr. & Mrs. Pandelly

Waldron, Mr. William

Webster, Mr. & Mrs. Gregory

Webster, Mr. & Mrs. John P.

Wellington, Mr. Isaiah

Wellington, Mr. Joshua

Woloschinowisch, Mrs. Mary

Xilas, Ms. Sophie

Yaitanes, Eugenia Ambatielos

Yee, Ms. Kelly

Yeotis, Ms. Gina

Zachario, Mr. & Mrs. Bill

Zagorianos, Ms. Kathleen

Zagorianos, Ms. Marsha

Zaharopoulos, Mr. Konstadinos

Zanetos, Mr. & Mrs. John

Zarbis, Ms. Theodora

Zarras, Dr. & Mrs. Peter

Anonymous (38)

OTHER Agaronian, Ms. Nora

Anastas, Mr. & Mrs. Louis

Athans, Mr. & Mrs. Alex

Athens-Orginos, Ms. Mary Augoustatos, Ms. Juliana

Ayers, Mr. & Mrs. Scott

Berry, Mr. & Mrs. James

Braswell, Mr. & Mrs. John Camaras, Ms. Elena and Abramson, Mr. Joe Catalano, Daniel and Katherine

Chapralis, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew G.

Chapralis, Tula

Chialtas, Mr. George

Coroneus, Mrs. Thalia

Cosfol, Mrs. Ero

Christy, Nick and Constance Daskalos, Mr. George C.

Dimakos, Ms. Maria

Diorio, Mr. Carl J.

Doukas, Mr. & Mrs. George

Dres, Mr. Tony

Emery, Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan

Evangelo, Ms. Elena

Gatsoulis, Mr. & Mrs. Philip Giagtzoglou, Mr. & Mrs. Stavros

Giannoulis, Mr. & Mrs. Chris

Goss, James

Gregg, Ms. Karla

Habib, Mr. Matthew

Hannallah, Dr. Hoda

Hutchings, Mrs. Pamela

Kades, Mr. John Peter Kappos, Mrs. Barbara

Kappos, Mrs. Kiki

Karamanos, Ms. Elaine

Katsoulis, Mr. John

Klapsis, Mr. & Mrs. Michael

Kontes, Konstantine

Koufoudakis, Mrs. Evridiki

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2011 STEWARDSHIP FAMILIES—continued

OTHER continued Koukos, Mr. & Mrs. Aristides Kremer, Mr. & Mrs. Max Laros, Mr. George M. Lellos, Ms. Fay Efrosini Litchfield, Ms. Jodi Lou, Mr. & Mrs. Boyuen Loukaris, Mrs. Mersy Lucas, Mr. Mrs, Benjamin Lyons, Mr. & Mrs. Barry Maniskas, Ms. Anastasia Manolis, Mr. & Mrs. Danny Markos, Ms. Alexandria Markos, Mr. Harry Mars, Mrs. Irene Mavros, Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Melko, Ms. Eugenia

OTHER continued Scholler, Mrs. Elennie C. Sinanis, Mrs. Virginia Singas, Mr. & Mrs. Jim Sirakides, Mr. Leo Sorley, Mr. & Mrs. Philip Spears, Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Spence, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Spyrou, Ms. Helen Stamatiades, Mr. Ross Stavarkis, Mr. Dimitris Tassop, Mrs. Gus Thrapas, Ann Topetzes, Ms. Joanna Travassaros, Ms. Frances Zagorianos, Mrs. Bertha Anonymous 11 *Life member and active Steward +Blessed memory

Mihu, Ms. Maria Mitropetros, Mr. & Mrs. Constantine Mouzas, Ms. Alexandra Namouvitch, Ms. Theodora Nazari, Virginia and Shahin Nicolaidis, Mr. Nicolas Nicolaidis, Ms. Maria Nikos, Theodora Panagiotopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Mario

OTHER continued

Panayi, Mrs. Rena Pappas, Mr. Andrew Paulos, Cynthia Pavlidou-Daher, Mrs. Athina Paziouros, Mrs. Petroula Petros, Mr. & Mrs. John Rangel, Mr. & Mrs. Armando Rodinos, Mr. & Mrs. Evangelos

Be a Part of the Legacy If you have not yet participated in the building project,

you can still be part of this once‐in‐a‐lifetime legacy –

a legacy that will stand for generations to come.

The Saint Sophia Foundation invites you to support our new Community Center. Every gift makes a difference.

Your generous gift will be recognized with other donors, acknowledging your role in this extraordinary project. Donors contributing $1,000 or more will be listed on the honor wall.

Donations may be sent to the Saint Sophia Foundation. Please indicate how you would like your name listed.

Contact the Foundation office for additional information at 323.737.2424 Extension 202

Deadline to be included on donor wall is fast approaching.

SAINT SOPHIA FOUNDATION NEWS

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PHILOPTOHOS NEWS

We are pleased to announce that the MOTHER OF THE YEAR for 2012 is BESS PAPPAS. Bess will be honored at the Philoptohos Mother’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show on Saturday, May 12th at the Universal Sheraton Hotel. The solicitation letters for the program book are going out in the mail and invitations will be following soon. We hope you will join us in honoring a woman who has given so much time to the church, her family and Philoptohos.

The National Philoptohos has released its donations for the 2011 calendar year. A total of $1,479,825 was donated to Ministry commitments/programs and special collections! This covers a huge range of programs, from International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), Emergency Funds, Cancer Funds, the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Retired Clergy and Widowed Presbyteres Funds, General Medical Funds, Holy Cross/Hellenic College and Saint Basil Academy plus more. Thank you for all the donations you make throughout the year that help our chapter make our contributions to these programs.

Plans are underway for the next Debutante Ball, to be held in January 2013. Chairman Katrina Beers is already working on details and has an informational meeting planned this month. For more information, you may call Katrina at 714-936-7900.

Our FEED THE NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT is being changed for the moment. We are going to work with the Los Angeles Mission on this effort. We will be taking our donated lunches to the Mission who will gladly accept the donations, but we need hundreds of sand-wiches to hand out. On the days that we do not receive enough sandwiches we will leave them at the Mission or we may drop them off where we see people gathered for food. If you wish to be an angel and join in this project, look for the ‘collection day’ announce-ment in the weekly bulletins and please bring the lunch sacks ready made to the bench closest to the parking lot at the bottom of the stairs at the church entrance. We will leave promptly at 11:30 A.M. for the Mission. Please DO NOT go into the church kitchen or ask the maintenance staff for help with this project.

BLANKETS FOR CHILDREN: If you are a talented woman who can knit or sew a little 'blankie' for children who are in the hospital then this is a project for you. Miller's Chil-dren's Hospital of Long Beach will gladly accept your donation of a small blanket that children can hold onto for comfort or that can be placed in the bassinet with the tiniest of preemie babies. Blankets can be 6x6, 8x8, 12 inches, 24 inches for toddlers. Items should only be made of cotton or cotton fleece and stitches should be a 'tight knit stitch'. You may bring your donation to the church narthex in a bag marked for Philoptohos. These little blankets often end up comforting the parents of these little babies and children who are so critically ill. Anything you wish to make would be a wonderful donation.

KIDS 'N CANCER CAMPS FUNDRAISER: Beginning on Sunday, March 18th we will be selling See’s Candy Easter items after church. This is also our first General Assembly Meeting in the new Huffington Center! We will have the See’s candy available for purchase at the meeting. All proceeds will go to our donation for the Metropolis Kids 'n Cancer Camps in May. We will be selling for four Sundays and the last day for purchases will be on Palm Sunday, April 8th. Maybe you could do some of your Easter candy shopping from Philoptohos and help support the Kids 'n Cancer camps at the same time.

CHANGE FROM THE HEART: PENNIES AND PRAYERS PROGRAM is a Commission for Orthodox Missions and Evangelism that spreads the word of our faith through Missions. You may make a donation of any amount at any time or you can pick up a Pennies and Prayers canister in the church office. Take it home and fill it up. Your family’s spare change can help support our current mission parishes and begin new ones. Canisters should be returned to the office in care of Philoptohos on or before the Sunday of Pentecost, June 3rd.

With love in Christ’s service,

Virginia Noyes and the Philoptohos Board of Directors

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PHILOPTOHOS VIP

MARCH ACTIVITIES

Thursday, March 22nd - THE GETTY VILLA

We will be visiting the beautiful Getty Villa in Malibu, followed by a luncheon at a near by restaurant. Paid reservations are a must. Please call chairperson Vickie Deryiades (310)279.3722 or co-chair Alex Markos (818)703-5040. Make checks payable to Philoptohos VIP and mail them to Alex Markos 5720 Wilhelmina Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. Cost of the trip is $26.00 which includes the bus, museum and lunch.

The bus will depart from church at 9:30am. Please be at church by 9:15. We will be returning at 3:00pm.

In his Service, Mary Morrison Philoptohos VIP President

PHILANTHROPIA NEWS

ANNUAL APPEAL LETTERS: The Annual Appeal letters were mailed prior to Christmas and we thank you for your support and contributions thus far. Please send in your donation if you have not already done so. USED CLOTHING and CANNED GOODS: Thank you for all the generous donations of used clothing during the holidays. This is a year-long project, so please continue your donations as there are still many we need to reach. Please identify all clothing donations on the outside of the bags by indicating whether they are for men, women or children. 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. Thank you! GET ON THE BUS: This project is coming and will be observed on Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day respectively. We will keep you posted as the day approaches. Thank you. THE WALL-LAS MEMORIAS PROJECT: We continue to support Richard Zaldivar, Executive Director, in their struggle to achieve the same goals we have for continued AIDS education, awareness and prevention. STREET OUTREACH: Our own Dr. Nikos Stefanidis, a Staff Psychologist at Children’s Hospital, L.A., and an instructor of doctorate candidates, is involved in many social programs. One of his programs is to counsel and guide the “throwaway children” at night on Santa Monica Boulevard. With support from Philanthropia, Dr. Nikos purchases articles of clothing/personal items to try to encourage these young people to get off the street, accept shelter, care and rehabilitation at various housing centers in the city and county. PHILANTHROPIA WEBSITE: The “Fall” issue of the PHILANTHROPIA Newsletter was mailed in hard-copy recently. You can also find it on the website at: www.philanthropiaministry.org . We thank Perry Lambert who is coordinating our website. God bless you! Father Peter

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Hellenic Academy

Saint Sophia Cathedral Hellenic Academy cordially invites you

to commemorate the Greek Revolution

Sunday, the 25th of March, 2012

following Divine Liturgy

for a luncheon and the Academy’s program

Saint Sophia Cathedral Huffington Center Maniatakos Fellowship Hall

The luncheon is sponsored by the NEPSIS Foundation.

Tickets will be available at the entrance of the Maniatakos Fellowship Hall.

Adults: $12

Children: $6

Greek Independence Day

Celebration

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Hellenic Academy

On the 25th of this month, the Orthodox Christians around the globe are commemorating one of the most significant occasions of our faith; The Ευαγγελισμος της Θεοτόκου (Eyaggelismos tis Theoto-kou). Derived from the verb αγγέλω, which means bring a message, and the adverb eu which means good, it refers to the good-joyful message that was brought to the Virgin Mary. The announcement, by the angel Gabriel, that she would conceive the Son of God. Despite her very young age, Mary, a teenager then, humbly accepted and freely and consciously embraced God’s will that she would carry and give birth to our Lord. On the same day, we also celebrate the Greek revolution. The March, 25h, has been officially designated as the anniversary of the outset of the war of independence against the Ottoman Empire which ruled Greece for nearly four centuries. According to folklore and several academic resources on the 25 March 1821, Bishop Germanos of old Patras blessed the Greek banner at Agia Lavra to signal that what was coming to be a nation’s long and demanding battle, was starting of with a plea and good faith to God’s loving support.

Interestingly, despite the fact that almost 2000 years set apart the Evangelismos of the Theotokos and the outset of the Greek revolution, the two are related to some level. The joyful message that was brought to Virgin Mary had, and still does up to date, the most profound impact into the history of humanity. It was the message of the greatest gift and act of love from God to us. The Enantropisi of God, born as human, through Virgin Mary meant the liberation of humans from the original sin. It brought the possibility to one and all to rise up and follow the difficult but fruitful path of fighting over the evil and conquering internal freedom; the gift of being able to choose between eternal life and death.

The message of the beginning of the Greek independ-ence war signaled a long-hard battle that would liberate the nation from the slavery. It marked a new era in the trajectory of Greek and European history. It had been a seminal event in the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. Whereas previously only large na-tions (such as the British, the French, or the Germans) were judged worthy of national self-determination by the Great Powers of Europe, the Greek Revolt legitimized the concept of small ethnically based nation-states and emboldened movements among other subject peoples against the Ottoman Empire (e.g Bulgars, Serbs, Romanians).

On the 25th of March, I would think, that we celebrate the opportunity endowed to us to make our own destine, determine our trajectory in life, and remain free in both an internal and external level; as individu-als and altogether as a nation. Within the course of life, as we are exposed to sort of circumstances and interactions, and as we are challenged between the good and the evil, our true freedom is shaken and tested. Unless we stay focused on the one whose miracle birth was announced by an Angel, and His way has set the example of how to truly be free and rebellious, we can very easily find ourselves fallen into traps. Because, as Elder Paisios mentioned ‘the true freedom is to be found near God’…

Hronia Polla se olous

Andri Christodoulidou

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Sunday School Sunday 4 Sunday of Orthodoxy Students participate in the Procession of Icons; bring your favorite icon ! Sunday 11 Regular Schedule Sunday 18 Regular Schedule Sunday 25 Regular Schedule

YOUTH NEWS

Youth Program Contacts Youth Calendar of events

ALTAR BOYS Chris Halekakis

[email protected] BASKETBALL Paul Cooper

[email protected] CAMP AXIOS

September Sucher [email protected]

CAMP ZOE Fr. John Bakas

[email protected]

GREEK DANCE Barbara Kappos

[email protected]

HELLENIC ACADEMY Andri Christodoulidou,

Director [email protected]

RITE OF COMMITMENT Helen Lambros

[email protected]

SAINT SOPHIA CAMP Melanie O’Regan [email protected]

saintsophiacamp.org

SUNDAY SCHOOL Eleni Yokas

[email protected]

Saint Sophia Moms N’ Tots

St. Sophia Moms N' Tots Program is a Faith, Music and Movement program designed for Moms and/or Dad's with infants/toddlers between the ages of 6 months - 4 years old. If you are a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle with a little one, please join us!

WHEN: Thursday, March 1st through Thursday, June 7th

TIME: Thursdays, 10:30am -11:30am

WHERE: Huffington Center at Saint Sophia Cathedral, in the Nursery Room

COST: $20 registration fee 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 gathering will consist of singing (both religious and secular), dance and move-ment activities, followed by story time and finally an activity based on our church calendar, be it a Feast Day or a Saints day, etc. We will learn how to do our cross, say our prayers, and much more! It will be a great opportunity for both parents and children to connect and share with one another in the spirit of Christian unity! If you have any questions please contact the St. Sophia Moms N’ Tots coordinator, Katia Boudouvas at [email protected]

2012 Greek Orthodox Basketball League Schedule

March 2012 Page 14

Saturday 3rd Theodore Son of Leanne & Mario Panagiotopoulos Godparent Katina Panagiotopoulos

BAPTISMS

BIRTHDAYS

MEMORIALS

ANNIVERSARIES WEDDINGS

March 4

Sunday School Student

March 11 Steve Hanna

March 18 John Stamatiades

March 25 Helene Liatsos Tsimahides

March 11

Diane B. Morphos

Panos P. Morphos

William D. Belroy

Angela Karavedas

Vasilios Lambros

March 18 Tom Kezas

Julia Kezas

Antigone Econn

Leon Econn

Richard Econn

William Econn

Yolanda Evangelia Katsoulis

Petros Evangelia Katsoulis

Sotiros Katsoulis

Louis & Marianna Flor

George Gialketsis

EPISTLE READERS

Please note…

If your birthday or anniversary is not listed in the monthly Herald newsletter and you would like it to be listed, please e-mail Stephanie at [email protected]

MARCH SACRAMENTS

If you wish to view the Sunday Bulletin online, please log into the cat hedra l webs i te : stsophia.org and click on NEWSLETTERS. Then select SUNDAY BULLETIN from the drop-down menu.

Xronia Polla!!

Saturday 3rd Christina Azinian & Steve Thomas Yazeji Saturday 24th Natalie Iwaz & Eric Field

If you wish to view the Herald online, please log into the cathedral website: stsophia.org and click on NEWSLETTERS. Then select the HERALD link from the drop-down menu.

Andrews, George Camperos, Peter Cooper, Connie Demetrius, Dina Dres, Tony Edwards, Pamela Fenady, Georgea Fettis, Pat Flowers, Matthew Fossati, Sophia Fotinakes, Chris French, Nicole Gallanis, Mary Gritsonis, Nick

Howard, Christos Howard, Helen Jessop, Irene (Desby) Kontes, Christina Kostos, Virginia Kouros, Philip Makkar, Elaine Mellos, Tony Miranda, Danielle Papadopoulos, Alek Parkos, Nadine Politis, Bessie Gallanis Psaltis, Joanne Ratzenburger, Georgia Revels, Angelo Sarantes, Catherine Sarantes, Evangelia Schartz, Peter Sorley, Alison Spears, Cynthia Suchy, Raymond Szekely, Florina Topetzes, Joanna Vasilion, Tina Woloschinowisch, Mary Zaferis, Joanna Zagorianos, Kathleen

Harros, Cameron

Akrotirianakis, Nicholas and Barbara

Gallanis, Andreas & Mary

Petros, John & Margo

Sarantes, Nicholas & Mary

Harros, George & Cameron

March 18 continued

Chris Romeo

Catherine Romeo

George Romeo

Alex Nickols

Don G. Metevelis

Paul C.A. Balafas

John Doumakes

Dean Roumeliotis

Katherine Roumeliotis

Andreas Vakis

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MINISTRIES Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Very Reverend Father John S. Bakas, Dean Reverend Father Allan (Gabriel) Boyd Jim Kollias, Choir Director Dimitris Liogris , Protopsaltis Christopher Yokas, Organist James Karatsikis, Sexton

FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Executive Officers

Angelo L. Pappas, President Andrew Evangelatos, Vice President

Dr. James A. Demetriou, Vice President & C.F.O. George Preonas, Vice President Constantine Boukidis, Secretary

Tina Callas, Treasurer

Members V. Rev. Fr. John S. Bakas Nicholas Bissias

Timi Loomos Freshman Alek Haidos Gig Kyriacou Loula Moschonas John T. Pappas

Presidential Appointments Anthony A. Demetriou, Presidential Assistant

Steve Hanna, Presidential Assistant John G. Marakas III, Sr. V. P. of Wells Fargo,

Advisor to the Board

PARISH COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Officers

Loula Moschonas, President Ted Pastras, Vice President

Stephanie Caiopoulos Lubian, Recording Secretary Brent Noyes, Corresponding Secretary

Michael Kraios, Treasurer & C.F.O.

Members Dina Demetrius Eleni Constantine Manolelis

Jeanine Hanna Karen Sarames Tom Martin Alex Oxyzolou Sebastian Opffer Peter Pallas

Dean Peratsakis Zafiris (Zaf) Tsimahides Associates

Irene Frankos, Stewardship Chairperson

Auditing Committee Tom Moore Anthony Demetriou

PHILOPTOHOS SOCIETY Executive Officers

Virginia Noyes, President Marianna Politis, 1st Vice President Helene Ballas, 2nd Vice President

Mary Gallanis, Recording Secretary Lola Gialketsis, Corresponding Secretary

Scarlett Billis, Treasurer Dina Oldknow, Advisor

Honorary Life Members Jennie Doumak Christine Peratis

Members Frances Bissias Judith Christopoulos Connie Cooper

Pauline Evangelatos Olga Jordan Tricia Ballas Kremer Constance Manders Sophie Mastor Jan Pastras

Christina Peratsakis Diane Pruett Sonia Stathes Mary Tassop Maria Toczek

ALTAR BOYS Chris Halekakis

BASKETBALL Chris Markos & Paul Cooper

BIBLE STUDY Very Rev. Father John Bakas

Rev. Father Allan Boyd BOOK STORE

William Striglos CAMP ZOE

Very Rev. Father John Bakas CHILD CARE

Kathy & Marsha Zagorianos CHOIR

Jim Kollias COFFEE HOUR Ann Pappas

Georgia Vasila DANCE GROUPS Barbara Kappos

DOCENTS Faye Demetriou EASTER PICNIC

Ted Pappas Tony Dres Dean Treantafelles

Toula Kalatzis Stephanie Lubian

GREEKS IN HOLLYWOOD Dina Demetrius

HELLENIC ACADEMY Andri Christodoulidou,

Director HOSPITALITY Niki Korbakis

Maria Pelargos L.A. GREEK FEST

Ted & Jan Pastras MR. & MRS. CLUB

Dean & Christine Peratsakis PARENTING

Nick Stefanidis Barbara Kappos PHILANTHROPIA

Rev. Father Peter Lambert PHILOPTOHOS V.I.P.

Mary Morrison, President SAINT SOPHIA CAMP

Melanie O’Regan Kathleen Kyriacou

Jack Stumpus (Golf Event) SUNDAY SCHOOL

Eleni Yokas YOUTH

Very Rev. Father John Bakas Rev. Father Allan Boyd

OFFICE STAFF Christina Ajalat, Office Manager Chris Halekakis, Facilities Director

Cindy Celis, Events Director Ann Pappas, Events Administrator

Dimey Angels, Accounting

CUSTODIAL STAFF Leonard Hart

Miguel Rosales

March 2012 Page 16

COMMUNITY NEWS

March 2012 Page 17

COMMUNITY NEWS

Saint Sophia Cathedral

Greek Orthodox Community of Los Angeles invites you to celebrate Pascha (Easter) at the

90th Annual Greek Easter Picnic

Brookside Park (at the Rose Bowl) Pasadena, CA

Sunday April 15th - 1pm to 7pm

Fabulous Food and Desserts: Souvlakia, Lamb Chops, Gyro, Vegetarian dinners

Baklava, Loukoumades, Galatoboureko, Kataifi Beer, Greek Wines, Soft Drinks, Coffee, Water

Free Parking Live Greek Music and Dancing

Activities for the Kids – Free Rides, Easter Egg Hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny

Admission Adults 13 & up $10

Children 12 & under FREE !! Credit cards accepted at admission gate

Please – no pets allowed

Please note: park will not open until 1pm

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COMMUNITY NEWS

HOLY WEEK FLOWERS

Donations are being accepted for floral arrangements, Icons and all related flowers for Holy Week & Easter.

Altar plants donations may be made in any amount in memory of loved ones.

Please call Cathedral office 323.737.2424 for specific floral arrangements and candles throughout the week.

Please contact Ann Pappas 323.737.2424 Ext 207 or Jimmy Karatsikis 323.737.2424 Ext 302 for additional information.

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Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Friday, March 2 9:30 AM

Akathist Hymn to the Theotokos Friday, March 2 7:30 PM

3rd Saturday of the Souls Saturday, March 3 Orthros 8:30 AM Divine Liturgy 9:30 AM

Sunday of Orthodoxy (Right Worship) Pan-Orthodox

Sunday, March 4 Orthros 8:15 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM

Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

Wednesday, March 7 7:30 PM


Friday, March 9 9:30 AM

Akathist Hymn to the Theotokos

Friday, March 9 7:30 PM

Sunday of St Gregory Palamas


Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Wednesday, March 14 7:30 PM

Pre-Sanctified Liturgy Friday, March 16 9:30 AM

Akathist Hymn to the Theotokos Friday, March 16 7:30 PM

Sunday of the Holy Cross [Marking ½ Way Through Lent]








Annunciation of Christ Sunday Sunday, March 25 Orthros 8:15 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM







Sunday of St Mary of Egypt Sunday, April 1 Orthros 8:15 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM


Wednesday, April 4 7:30 PM


Friday, April 6 9:30 AM

St Sophia Cathedral Lenten Schedule - 2012

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Saint Sophia Bookstore

and Gift Shop Is Proud to Announce

The Saint Sophia Book Club

With our first selection of

The Jesus Prayer: The Ancient Desert Prayer that Tunes the Heart to God

by Frederica Mathewes‐Green

First Meeting Monday, March 12th at 7:30pm Huffington Center Bookstore

We look forward to a wonderful discussion and fellowship.

Future books to be decided as a group.

Book available in the Bookstore or on Amazon.com

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Walk in the Light: Spiritual Exercises in Great Lent for Young Adults by Father F.M. (Michael) Courey

This is a guidebook designed to take you on a forty day journey of spiritual transformation. The journey takes place on a path paved upon the firm foundation of one book in the Holy Bible, the First Epistle of John. The au-thor states, “I pray that your journey will be led by the Holy Spirit, that you will develop a deeper love and re-newed commitment to Christ Jesus through the love of God the Father.”

Daily Lenten Meditations for Orthodox Christians by Presbytera Emily Harakas

According to the author, “The purpose of this book…is to be of some assistance as a personal daily guide or for family devotions for the faithful. Especially for…all whose time is very limited, but still want and need to dedicate those precious moments to the spiritual part of daily living. The book can be used in the morning, by reading the Hymn for the day, the Quotation from the Fathers, and the Prayer; and in the evening, by reading the Bible Passages and Meditation.”

The Lenten Spring: Readings for Great Lent by Fr. Thomas Hopko

“The Church welcomes the Lenten spring with a spirit of exultation...with the enthusiasm of a child... The tone of the church services is one of brightness and light.” Thus the author begins the first of forty meditations on Great Lent, casting out the gloom and darkness with which many Christians approach this holy season and reveal-ing, in a simple, clear and beautiful manner, its true meaning. All Christians who undertake the yearly jour-ney to the blessed Pascha of our Lord will find inspiration and guidance in these meditations.

Ascending the Heights: A Layman's Guide to "The Ladder of Divine Ascent" by Fr. John Mack

In the sixth century, a monk named John Climacus (which means “ladder”) wrote a book, now a classic of Orthodox Christianity, outlining the stages of the spiritual life. He based his entire work on the image of a ladder of thirty rungs, stretching from earth to heaven. Each rung described a step to help us reach the goal of fol-lowing Christ and to show His love to others. This book is written to help those in a non-monastic setting under-stand how to apply "The Ladder of Divine Ascent" to their lives. Each chapter contains many direct quotes from St. John's writings, in addition to commentary on St. John's words.

When You Fast: Recipes for Lenten Seasons by Catherine Mandell

This balanced and helpful book was born out of the au-thor’s nearly decade-long quest to attain a rule of fast-ing for her family in accordance with the traditional Or-thodox Christian discipline. Sprinkled among the deli-cious recipes are sayings from the Mothers and Fathers of the early Church regarding how the body and soul are affected by eating habits—pithy illuminations to ac-company the appetizing recipes. A forward and after-ward by two Orthodox Christian priests provide excellent explanations for the underlying principles and effects of fasting.

First Fruits of Prayer: A Forty-Day Journey Through the Canon Of St. Andrew by Frederica Mathewes-Green

Join Frederica Mathewes-Green on a guided retreat through the classic Great Canon, a poetic hymn written in the eighth century and still chanted by Orthodox Christians during Lent.

Great Lent: Journey to Pascha by Fr. Alexander Schmemann

This Lenten classic examines the meaning of Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, the Prayer of St Ephraim the Syr-ian, the Canon of St Andrew of Crete and other ne-glected or misunderstood treasures of Lenten worship. Schmemann draws on the Church's sacramental and liturgical tradition to suggest the meaning of Lent in our life. The Lenten season is meant to kindle a 'bright sad-ness' within our hearts. Its aim is precisely the remem-brance of Christ, a longing for a relationship with God that has been lost. Lent offers the time and place for recovery of this relationship. The darkness of Lent allows the flame of the Holy Spirit to burn within our hearts until we are led to the brilliance of the Resurrection.

Orthodox Lent, Holy Week and Easter: Liturgical Texts With Commentary by Hugh Wybrew

The English Anglican (Episcopalian) priest Hugh Wybrew has long been fascinated by Orthodox Christianity and is interested in giving Western Christians a better under-standing of this little-known tradition. In this book, Wy-brew describes the elaborate traditions of this crucial period of the year in Orthodoxy, and how it differs from the traditions with which Western Christians are familiar.

The bookstore hours: Sundays – after Div ine L iturgy unt i l 1:30pm

Thursday – 1pm – 3pm Fr iday dur ing Lent - open immediately fol lowing Pre-Sanct i f ied L iturgy unt i l noon.

This Lenten season, take advantage of the wisdom and guidance found in the pages of these excellent books. The descriptions below use either the words of the author or are found on the back cover of the book itself. All titles are in stock at the Saint Sophia Bookstore and Gift Shop. Stop by and pick up one or two for YOUR journey to Pascha!

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Every Wednes. Pre-Sanctified Liturgy—7:30pm

1 Catechism with Fr. Allan cancelled during Lent until 4/26

2 Pre-Sanctified Liturgy—9:30am Akathist Hymn 7:30pm

3

Saturday of the Souls 8:30am Orthros 9:30am Liturgy Hellenic Academy regular schedule

4 8:15am Orthros 9:15am StudiesFaith 9:45am Memorials 10am Divine Liturgy Sunday of Orthodoxy

5

10:30am & 12:30pm Bible Study w/ Fr. John

Evening Bible Study with Fr. John cancelled during Lent until 4/23

6

7

7:00pm Hellenic Academy - Adults

Bible Study with Fr. Allan cancelled during Lent until 4/25

8 Catechism with Fr. Allan cancelled during Lent until 4/26


10 Hellenic Academy PreK—9:30am K & 1-6—9:30am Adult—12:30pm

11 8:15am Orthros 9:15am StudiesFaith 9:45am Memorials 10am Divine Liturgy Sunday of Saint Gregory Palamas

12 10:30am & 12:30pm Bible Study w/ Fr. John


13

14 7:00pm Hellenic Academy - Adults

10am VIP Board

Bible Study with Fr. Allan cancelled during Lent

15

Catechism with Fr. Allan cancelled during Lent until 4/26



18 8:15am Orthros 9:15am StudiesFaith 9:45am Memorials 10am Divine Liturgy Sunday of the Holy Cross



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21 7:00pm Hellenic Academy - Adults


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23

Pre-Sanctified Liturgy—9:30am Akathist Hymn 7:30pm


25 8:15am Orthros 9:15am StudiesFaith 9:45am Memorials 10am Divine Liturgy Annunciation of the Holy Theotokos



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28 7:00pm Hellenic Academy-Adults


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Saint Sophia Herald Saint Sophia Greek School will be presenting a wonderful program and luncheon to celebrate these events on Sunday, March 25th. Our Consul General of Greece, Mrs