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Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral
ldquoGodrsquos people serving Godrsquos peoplerdquo
Sunday 9th of December 2012 Tenth Sunday of Luke
1324 South Normandie Avenue Los Angeles 90006
Office 3237372424 Fax 3237377029 wwwstsophiaorg wwwstsophiaorgbulletin
Very Reverend Father John S Bakas Dean
Reverend Father Allan Boyd Assistant Priest
2
FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Executive Officers Andrew Evangelatos President Dr James A Demetriou Vice President amp
CFO George Preonas Vice President Constantine M Boukidis Secretary
Tina Callas Treasurer
Members V Rev Fr John S Bakas Nicholas Bissias Timi Loomos Freshman Alek Haidos
Steve Hanna Michael Huffington Gig Kyriacou Loula Moschonas
John T Pappas Jim Zaferis
Presidential Appointments Anthony A Demetriou Presidential Assistant John G Marakas III Sr VP 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 amp CFO
Members Dina Demetrius Eleni Constanine Manolelis Jeanine Hanna Karen Sarames
Tom Martin Alex Oxyzolou Sebastian Opffer Peter Pallas Dean Peratsakis
Zafiris (Zaf) Tsimahides
Associates Irene Frankos Stewardship Chairperson Bertha Angels
CALENDAR FOR THIS WEEK
Sunday December 9th Orthros helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip815am
Studies in the Faith helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip915am
Memorials helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip945am
Divine Liturgy helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip1000am
Monday December 10th
Catechism with Father Allan helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip730pm
Tuesday December 11th
Womenrsquos Bible Study with Fr Johnhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip1000am
Menrsquos Bible Study with Fr John helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 1130am
Wednesday December 12th ndash St Spyridon Orthros helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip800am
Divine Liturgy helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip900am
Thursday December 13th
Old Testament Bible Study with Father Allanhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip730pm
Saturday December 15th
Hellenic Academy (PreK ndash 6) helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip930am
Hellenic Academy (Adults)helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphellip1230pm
Coffee hour in the Huffington Center
Maniatakos Fellowship Hall
Sponsored in Loving Memory of Peter John Kousakis
3
DAILY VITAMINS
FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
4
Υμνος
Ἀναστάσιμο Ἀπολυτίκιον - Ἦχος βrsquo
Οτε κατῆλθες πρὸς τὸν θάνατον ἡ ζωὴ ἡ ἀθάνατος τότε τὸν
ᾍδη ἐνέκρωσας τῇ ἀστραπῇ τῆς θεότητοςmiddot ὅτε δὲ καὶ τοὺς
τεθνεῶτας ἐκ τῶν καταχθονίων ἀνέστησας πᾶσαι αἱ Δυνάμεις
τῶν ἐπουρανίων ἐκραύγαζονmiddot Ζωοδότα Χριστέ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν
δόξα σοι
Ἀπολυτίκιον Συλλήψεως Ἁγίας Ἄννης - Ἦχος δrsquo
Σήμερον τῆς ἀτεκνίας δεσμὰ διαλύονται τοῦ Ἰωακεὶμ γὰρ καὶ
τῆς Ἄννης εἰσακούων Θεός παρ ἐλπίδα τεκεῖν αὐτοὺς
σαφῶς ὑπισχνεῖται θεόπαιδα ἐξ ἧς αὐτός ἐτέχθη ὁ
ἀπερίγραπτος βροτὸς γεγονώς δι Ἀγγέλου κελεύσας βοῆσαι
αὐτῇ Χαῖρε Κεχαριτωμένη ὁ Κύριος μετὰ σοῦ
Τροπάριον του Ναού - Ἦχος πλ Δ
rsquoΕυλογητός εί Χριστέ ο Θεός ημών ο πανσόφους τούς αλιείς
αναδείξας καταπέμψας αυτοίς τό Πνεύμα τό άγιον καί δι
αυτών τήν οικουμένην σαγηνεύσας φιλάνθρωπε δόξα σοι
Κοντάκιον τῆς Συλλήψεως - Ἦχος γrsquo
Ἑορτάζει σήμερον ἡ οἰκουμένη τὴν τῆς Ἄννης σύλληψιν
γεγενημένην ἐν Θεῷ καὶ γὰρ αὐτὴ ἀπεκύησε τὴν ὑπὲρ λόγον
τὸν Λόγον κυήσασαν
5
HYMNS OF THE DAY
Resurrection Apolytikion - Tone 2
When you descended to death O immortal life you struck
Hades dead by the flash of your Divinity when you raised
the dead from under the earth all the Powers of heaven
cried out Giver of life Christ our God glory to you
Apolytikion of the Conception of St Anna - Tone 4
Against all hope the bonds of barrenness are loosed today
For God has hearkened unto Joachim and Anna clearly
promising that they would bear a godly maiden He who
commanded the angel to cry out to her Hail full of grace
the Lord is with you will be born of her the infinite One
Himself becoming man
Troparion of Saint Sophia (Holy Wisdom) ndash Tone 8
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
Kontakion of the Conception - Tone 3
Today the world rejoices in the conception of Anna wrought
by God For she bore the One who beyond comprehension
conceived the
Logos
6
MEMORIALS
Peter John Kousakis ndash 40 Days Pauline Tassop
Panos Angels ndash 1 Year John Tassop
Daniel Nick Christy- 14 Years ErnieTassop
Steve George Bonorris Nicholas Tassop
Koula Bonorris George Gialketsis
George Steve Bonorris Sandi Price
Panayiota Bonorris Helen Karnezis
Chris Polivios Bonorris George Karnezis
Katina
May their memory be eternalhellip
ALTAR CANDLES
Both sides offered in loving memory of Steve George Bonorris
Koula Bonorris George Steve Bonorris Panayiota Bonorris and
Chris Polivios Bonorris by The Bonorris Families
ALTAR TABLE CANDLES
Both sides offered in loving memory of Daniel Nick Christy by
Mrs Nick Christy and The John Peterson Family
SOLEA CANDLES
Both sides offered in loving memory of Pauline John Ernie and
Nicholas Tassop and George Gialketsis by Mary Tassop and
Lola Gialketsis and Family
PERPETUAL LIGHTS
Offered in loving memory of Sandi Price by her mother and
special friends
Offered in loving memory of Helen and George Karnezis and
Katina
ALTAR FLOWERS
Both sides offered in loving memory of Peter John Kousakis by
his children John Christina James and his grandchildren
Anastasia Kathryn Peter and Telly
COFFEE HOUR
Offered in loving memory of Peter John Kousakis by his children
John Christina James and his grandchildren Anastasia
Kathryn Peter and Telly
7
EPISTLE READING
EPISTLE READERBERTHA ANGELS
Priest Let Us Attendhellip
Reader Verse The righteous shall rejoice in the LordhellipOh
God hear my cry
Priest Wisdomhellip
Reader The Reading is from St Pauls Letter to the
Galatians 422-27
Priest Let us be Attentive
Reader BRETHREN Abraham had two sons one by a
slave and one by a free woman But the son of the slave
was born according to the flesh the son of the free
woman through promise Now this is an allegory these
women are two covenants One is from Mount Sinai
bearing children for slavery she is Hagar Now Hagar is
Mount Sinai in Arabia she corresponds to the present
Jerusalem for she is in slavery with her children But the
Jerusalem above is free and she is our mother For it is
written Rejoice O barren one who does not bear
break forth and shout you who are not in travail for the
children of the desolate one are many more than the
children of her that is married
8
GOSPEL READING
The Reading is from The Gospel of Luke 1310-17
At that time Jesus was teaching in one of the
synagogues on the sabbath And there was a woman
who had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years she was
bent over and could not fully straighten herself And
when Jesus saw her he called her and said to her
Woman you are freed from your infirmity And he laid
his hands upon her and immediately she was made
straight and she praised God But the ruler of the
synagogue indignant because Jesus had healed on the
sabbath said to the people There are six days on which
work ought to be done come on those days and be
healed and not on the sabbath day Then the Lord
answered him You hypocrites Does not each of you on
the sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger
and lead it away to water it And ought not this woman
a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen
years be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day As
he said this all his adversaries were put to shame and all
the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were
done by him
9
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MINISTRY NEWS
PHILOPTOHOS NEW
Our ldquoAngel Treerdquo is up in the Narthex for Christmas gifts for the needy Your
most generous contributions last year made a huge difference in the lives
of the families who received your presents This year we have a number
of families that need our help again and we know you will respond with
love as you have in the past The holidays are a time to pray and we can
offer a little lsquomiraclersquo in our own way We are delivering the gifts on
December 16th Please be sure you have returned your gift to the church
before the 15th and label it for ldquoPhiloptohos Angel Treerdquo
POINSETTIAS FOR THE SHUT-INS
Our Sunshine Chairman Helene Ballas will be ordering poinsettias soon
for the shut-ins Please let her know if there is someone who should be
added to our list that would like to receive a plant for some lsquoChristmasrsquo
cheer You may call Helene at 818-642-8011 The plants may be picked
up in the Maniatakos foyer at coffee hour on Sunday December 16th
Outreach
We are currently helping a number of individuals who are in financial
difficulties and others with illnesses If you would like to donate a gift card
from Target Walmart or RalphsFood for Less for $25 or more we will use it
for our outreach program to help some of these families and individuals
The holidays are always difficult for those who are suffering sick and
lonely
Donrsquot forget our new lsquocollectionrsquo for the Los Angeles Mission ldquoin and outrdquo
people they serve We are collecting lsquotravel sizersquo items such as shampoo
deodorant mouthwash and lotions in zip-lock small baggies The Mission
will hand these out to the people who come in to get cleaned up have a
meal and return to the streets You may bring your donations to church
on Sundays and put them at the front door where we will have someone
stationed to collect your item Thank you
May we truly reach out to help our fellow man and do the work of the
Lord this holiday season with loving hearts and tolerance for those who
are suffering
Please support our Debutante Ball on January 20th We hope you will
consider putting a greeting into the Program Album All of the proceeds
that Philoptohos makes from our fundraisers goes out to help people in our
community at the Los Angeles Mission and at the Salvin School
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas
With love in Christrsquos service
Virginia Noyes and the Philoptohos Board of Directors
11
MINISTRY NEWS (continued)
PHILANTHROPIA NEWS
STREET OUTREACH Childrenrsquos Hospital of Los Angeles has for many
decades reached out to help abandoned children Dr Nikos
Stefanidis PhD a Staff Psychologist at Childrenrsquos Hospital LA is
the Clinical Director of this High Risk Program You could help Dr
Nikos by purchasing new items such as the following T-Shirts (M-
L) Boxers (M-L) White Socks Blankets Sleeping
Bags Sweatshirts Snacks WaterJuices Bus Tokens
Sneakers Hygiene Items (Travel Size) Tooth Brushes amp
Toothpaste Shampoo Deodorant Sun Screen -- be sure to label
them for DR NIKOS STEFANIDIS and leave them by the clothing
bins We will make sure that he comes to pick them up Thank you
ANNUAL APPEAL LETTERS Were mailed out Wednesday December
5th to all our supporters and friends Thank you in advance for your
awesome contributions
USED CLOTHING and CANNED GOODS Please identify all
clothing donations on the outside of the bags by indicating
whether they are for men women or children The receptacles for
used clothing and canned goods are located side by side near
the chapel Thank you
PHILANTHROPIA WEBSITE wwwphilanthropiaministryorg
God bless you Father Peter
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS Donations are being accepted for the upcoming
Christmas holiday decorations Memorial names
will also be accepted Donations accepted in
any amount Please make checks payable to
Saint Sophia Cathedral and mention Christmas
flowers For additional information please see
Jimmy Thank You
APARTMENT AVAILABLE FOR RENT - Saint Sophia Residences
2 Bedroom Apartment Please call Ann Pappas at 323-737-2424
Ext 207
12
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS TODAY
Elections to the Parish Council and the Audit Committee
Immediately following Divine Liturgy in the Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall TODAY
Get to know the candidates running for the
Parish Councilhellip
Irene Andreadis - I was raised and grew up at St Sophia which has
been my parish for my entire life I sang in the Choir for 12 years and
served on the Parish Council for 9 years as Recording Secretary I
would like to resume service to my Parish as my expression of
gratitude humility and love for my Lord for his countless blessings
known and unknown I ask Him for his guidance in doing His Will and
His work for the good of our Parish our orthodox faith and community
in whatever capacity he chooses for me
Jeanine Hanna - It has been a unique honor and privilege to serve
on our Parish Council over the past 3 years allowing me to grow both
personally and spiritually After volunteering at our first Greek Festival I
continued my service by helping restructure our front office and to fill
a temporary staffing need Currently I work in our church office two
days a week I also serve as our Stewardship Volunteer Rep and our
Narthex Greeter where I believe it is one of my greatest blessings and
personal satisfaction meeting and greeting our parishioners new and
old I couldnt feel closer to my church community and I so look
forward to the opportunity to continue to serve God in any way I can
John Kopatsis - As an Orthodox Christian and a member of the St
Sophia Cathedral family I consider an honor and a privilege to be
given the opportunity to be of service as a potential member of the
Parish Council Service arises out of the need to translate Christian love
into concrete gestures and it is the vehicle with which the mission and
the goals of the St Sophia Cathedral community are accomplished
The primary element of this service for me is the spiritual growth of
others It is with helping others to grow spiritually that we can spiritually
grow ourselves If elected I am looking forward to assist our clergy in
fulfilling this goal
13
Get to know the candidates running for the
Parish Council Continuedhellip
Glenn Lianos - I have been a member of St Sophia for over 20 years
My 3 children were baptized here and we have raised them in the
faith My wife Antonia has been a Sunday school teacher for the last
seven years and my 2 sons Julian and Max serve in the alter I have
been active in Greek school and the Dance program At this point in
time I feel it is also my duty to step up and serve the church that has
served me as well as my family I would like to donate my time to help
St Sophia continue to grow and thrive with an emphasis in keeping the
youth at church Thank you for your consideration
Ted Pastras - I have been a member of St Sophia Cathedral for
more than 30 years and a member of the Parish Council since 1994mdash
currently serving as Vice President and Chairman of Civic amp Cultural
Affairs I have also served as Security Director Vice President four
terms as President (1999-2002) Chief Program Coordinator for the BLQ
Development Project President of the BLQ Business Improvement
District and continue to serve as Chief Liaison Coordinator to City Hall
amp the Mayorrsquos Office In 1999 my wife amp I created and developed the
LA Greek Fest ldquoIrsquom honored to have served in the Cathedralrsquos
development during the past twenty years and wish to continue
providing my talents and dedicated service to the future progress and
enrichment of our Saint Sophia parish communityrdquo
Karen Sarames ndash Irsquove had the honor of serving on the Parish Council
for the past 10 years I got involved as a means to serve Christ through
his church Throughout my life the church has been there for me
from the time of my baptism through the years of Sunday school
GOYA Young Adults choir adult bible study and the recent death of
my parents Christ through his church has guided me morally
and spiritually by providing education moral guidance fellowship
and love I wanted to give back to his church and to the community
the love and the support that were so freely given to me and I would
like to serve the church in the manner befitting my talents
Dorothy Spirus - As a member of St Sophia Cathedral for nearly 20
years Ive noticed a void in activities and functions offered by the
Cathedral that nurture involvement friendship and belonging for all
ages I would like to serve on the Parish Council so I may be
instrumental in developing events that range from intellectual to
outright fun My hope is to bring the entire community closer together
through increased interaction whether it be through service or
celebration Connectivity isnt just for electronic devices
14
15th Annual Christmas Musicfest Tonight
Saint Sophia Cathedral 15th Annual Christmas
Musicfest under the Byzantine Dome - Rejoice
Sunday December 9 2012 at 700 pm The program will include Orthodox Christmas
hymns and chants several selections from the
oratorio Messiah by George F Handel and
traditional carols of the holiday season The
concert will feature three chanters Carole
Choucair Oueijan Dimitri Liogris and Michael
ontaxis along with Nicole French Suzanne
Gilman Eleni Pantages Michele Patzakis
Prappas Dalia Rodriguez Karen Sarames
Estelle Skouras Kathy Spilos and Christopher
Yokas as soloists the Saint Sophia Cathedral
Choir and Chamber Ensemble under the direction of Jim H Kollias
and the Harmonies of Saint Thomas all girlsrsquo choir under the
direction of Antonio Espinal Free will offering
Reception immediately following the concert in the Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall and the Maria Maniatakos Pavilion
We rejoice in the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and we
rejoice in the first Christmas celebrated in the new Huffington
Center at Saint Sophia
SAVE THE DATE
DECEMBER 16TH FOLLOWING DIVINE LITURGY amp CHRISTMAS
PAGEANT
ST SOPHIAS GREEK FOLKDANCING GROUPS
NINTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
On Sunday December 16th following Divine Liturgy and the
Christmas pageant please join us in the Maniatakos Fellowship
Hall for our
NINTH ANNUAL FDF CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
All proceeds to benefit St Sophias Greek folk dancing groups We
will have all kinds of goodies such as baklava koulourakia
melomakarona chocolate chip cookies brownies cupcakes etc
Please help support your fellow parishioners who participate in the
folk dancing program by purchasing our homemade sweets
Thank you for your continued support and Merry Christmas
Phone orders are accepted Please call Demitra 818-903-7059
15
BOOKSTORE NEWS - Books for Advent
The forty days before Christmas (November 15-December 24) are a
time of prayer fasting and almsgiving as we anticipate the birth and
twelve days later the baptism of Christ
ldquoThe Winter Pascha Readings for the Christmas-Epiphany Seasonrdquo by
Father Thomas Hopko contains forty meditations to be read during
Advent Christmas and Epiphany The meditations reference biblical
readings liturgical hymns and verses writings of the saints Church
Fathers and teachings of more contemporary guides to the Christian
life
ldquoDaily Meditations and Prayers for the Christmas Advent Fast and
Epiphany Living the Days of Advent and Epiphany According to the
Orthodox Church Calendarrdquo by Presbytera Emily Harakas amp Father
Anthony Coniaris includes scripture readings selections from liturgical
services a Scripture verse and an inspiring meditation for each day
You will find these wonderful spiritual companions in our bookstore In
the prayer of Presbytera Harakas may they ldquogive us Christmas from
within that we may share it from without on all sides all around us
wherever there is needrdquo
DANCE FOR FUN CLASS For Everyone When Wednesdays January
9th till March 13 2013 Where St Sophia
Huffington Center Time 7pm - 9pm Fee
$150 ($15 per session) INSTRUCTOR RAMSAY
SEIKALY ramdonseikhotmailcomCome
and learn all the dances you need to know
for festivals weddings and other Greek
events Guest instructors each week will be
brought in to teach specialized regions and
historical context of the regions the dances come from Bring your dance shoes and we
will see you in January
The Hellenic Society of Constantinople will celebrate their
46th ANNUAL VASILOPITA DINNER DANCE ON JANUARY 12 2013 at the
Wilshire Country Club 301 N Rossmore Ave Los Angeles
The evening will include music dancing and the traditional cutting of
the Vasilopita with the Gold Coin Well be honoring our very dear
Agapie and Harry Pappas for their continuous support of the Hellenic
Society of Constantinople and the Ecumenical Patriarchate For more
information please call Mary Morrison at (818)500-0904 or Jeanette
Owens Benedatos at (323)660-5707 Thank you Mary
16
VIP CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
AND
41st ANNIVERSARY OF PHILOPTOHOS VIPs You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the joy of
the season and also the 41st Anniversary of Philoptohos VIPs
We will honor our founder Christine Peratis and take a
sentimental video journey from 1971-2012 We will see and
remember old friends and memorable events of the past
We are delighted and proud to hold our event in the new
Huffington Center Maniatakos Fellowship Hall at Saint
Sophia There will be door prizes Christmas Carols and great
fellowship
You wonrsquot want to miss this outstanding event
THURSDAY DECEMBER 13 2012
Buffet Luncheon - $2500 per person
Reservations ndash Required by Deadline ndash December 9th
For more information please call Vivi Demopoulos
(310)215-3130 or Mersy Loukaris (323)661-1592
Please detach this form and mail this portion with your check
to Vivi Demopoulos ndash 7485 McConnell Ave Los Angeles CA
90045 Checks payable to Philoptohos VIP
My name and address are below
Name _____________________________________________
Telephone _________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________
Listed below are the names of the guests for whom payment
is enclosed $25person _________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
17
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19
For those who are sick or sufferinghellip
St James advises us ldquoIf 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 forgivenrdquo (James 513-14)
Ensuring that St Sophiarsquos 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 Cathedralrsquos office hours
As you request prayer you may also wish to make an offering to
Saint Sophiarsquos Altar Fund Label ldquoFor the health ofhelliprdquo
PLEASE PRINT CLEARY
Please submit this form to
Saint Sophia Cathedral Office
1324 S Normandie Ave
Los Angeles CA 90006
ldquoWhen you write or update your will please remember Saint Sophia Cathedral Your gift will live into eternityrdquo
20
2
FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Executive Officers Andrew Evangelatos President Dr James A Demetriou Vice President amp
CFO George Preonas Vice President Constantine M Boukidis Secretary
Tina Callas Treasurer
Members V Rev Fr John S Bakas Nicholas Bissias Timi Loomos Freshman Alek Haidos
Steve Hanna Michael Huffington Gig Kyriacou Loula Moschonas
John T Pappas Jim Zaferis
Presidential Appointments Anthony A Demetriou Presidential Assistant John G Marakas III Sr VP 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 amp CFO
Members Dina Demetrius Eleni Constanine Manolelis Jeanine Hanna Karen Sarames
Tom Martin Alex Oxyzolou Sebastian Opffer Peter Pallas Dean Peratsakis
Zafiris (Zaf) Tsimahides
Associates Irene Frankos Stewardship Chairperson Bertha Angels
CALENDAR FOR THIS WEEK
Sunday December 9th Orthros helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip815am
Studies in the Faith helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip915am
Memorials helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip945am
Divine Liturgy helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip1000am
Monday December 10th
Catechism with Father Allan helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip730pm
Tuesday December 11th
Womenrsquos Bible Study with Fr Johnhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip1000am
Menrsquos Bible Study with Fr John helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 1130am
Wednesday December 12th ndash St Spyridon Orthros helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip800am
Divine Liturgy helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip900am
Thursday December 13th
Old Testament Bible Study with Father Allanhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip730pm
Saturday December 15th
Hellenic Academy (PreK ndash 6) helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphelliphellip930am
Hellenic Academy (Adults)helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip helliphelliphellip1230pm
Coffee hour in the Huffington Center
Maniatakos Fellowship Hall
Sponsored in Loving Memory of Peter John Kousakis
3
DAILY VITAMINS
FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
4
Υμνος
Ἀναστάσιμο Ἀπολυτίκιον - Ἦχος βrsquo
Οτε κατῆλθες πρὸς τὸν θάνατον ἡ ζωὴ ἡ ἀθάνατος τότε τὸν
ᾍδη ἐνέκρωσας τῇ ἀστραπῇ τῆς θεότητοςmiddot ὅτε δὲ καὶ τοὺς
τεθνεῶτας ἐκ τῶν καταχθονίων ἀνέστησας πᾶσαι αἱ Δυνάμεις
τῶν ἐπουρανίων ἐκραύγαζονmiddot Ζωοδότα Χριστέ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν
δόξα σοι
Ἀπολυτίκιον Συλλήψεως Ἁγίας Ἄννης - Ἦχος δrsquo
Σήμερον τῆς ἀτεκνίας δεσμὰ διαλύονται τοῦ Ἰωακεὶμ γὰρ καὶ
τῆς Ἄννης εἰσακούων Θεός παρ ἐλπίδα τεκεῖν αὐτοὺς
σαφῶς ὑπισχνεῖται θεόπαιδα ἐξ ἧς αὐτός ἐτέχθη ὁ
ἀπερίγραπτος βροτὸς γεγονώς δι Ἀγγέλου κελεύσας βοῆσαι
αὐτῇ Χαῖρε Κεχαριτωμένη ὁ Κύριος μετὰ σοῦ
Τροπάριον του Ναού - Ἦχος πλ Δ
rsquoΕυλογητός εί Χριστέ ο Θεός ημών ο πανσόφους τούς αλιείς
αναδείξας καταπέμψας αυτοίς τό Πνεύμα τό άγιον καί δι
αυτών τήν οικουμένην σαγηνεύσας φιλάνθρωπε δόξα σοι
Κοντάκιον τῆς Συλλήψεως - Ἦχος γrsquo
Ἑορτάζει σήμερον ἡ οἰκουμένη τὴν τῆς Ἄννης σύλληψιν
γεγενημένην ἐν Θεῷ καὶ γὰρ αὐτὴ ἀπεκύησε τὴν ὑπὲρ λόγον
τὸν Λόγον κυήσασαν
5
HYMNS OF THE DAY
Resurrection Apolytikion - Tone 2
When you descended to death O immortal life you struck
Hades dead by the flash of your Divinity when you raised
the dead from under the earth all the Powers of heaven
cried out Giver of life Christ our God glory to you
Apolytikion of the Conception of St Anna - Tone 4
Against all hope the bonds of barrenness are loosed today
For God has hearkened unto Joachim and Anna clearly
promising that they would bear a godly maiden He who
commanded the angel to cry out to her Hail full of grace
the Lord is with you will be born of her the infinite One
Himself becoming man
Troparion of Saint Sophia (Holy Wisdom) ndash Tone 8
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
Kontakion of the Conception - Tone 3
Today the world rejoices in the conception of Anna wrought
by God For she bore the One who beyond comprehension
conceived the
Logos
6
MEMORIALS
Peter John Kousakis ndash 40 Days Pauline Tassop
Panos Angels ndash 1 Year John Tassop
Daniel Nick Christy- 14 Years ErnieTassop
Steve George Bonorris Nicholas Tassop
Koula Bonorris George Gialketsis
George Steve Bonorris Sandi Price
Panayiota Bonorris Helen Karnezis
Chris Polivios Bonorris George Karnezis
Katina
May their memory be eternalhellip
ALTAR CANDLES
Both sides offered in loving memory of Steve George Bonorris
Koula Bonorris George Steve Bonorris Panayiota Bonorris and
Chris Polivios Bonorris by The Bonorris Families
ALTAR TABLE CANDLES
Both sides offered in loving memory of Daniel Nick Christy by
Mrs Nick Christy and The John Peterson Family
SOLEA CANDLES
Both sides offered in loving memory of Pauline John Ernie and
Nicholas Tassop and George Gialketsis by Mary Tassop and
Lola Gialketsis and Family
PERPETUAL LIGHTS
Offered in loving memory of Sandi Price by her mother and
special friends
Offered in loving memory of Helen and George Karnezis and
Katina
ALTAR FLOWERS
Both sides offered in loving memory of Peter John Kousakis by
his children John Christina James and his grandchildren
Anastasia Kathryn Peter and Telly
COFFEE HOUR
Offered in loving memory of Peter John Kousakis by his children
John Christina James and his grandchildren Anastasia
Kathryn Peter and Telly
7
EPISTLE READING
EPISTLE READERBERTHA ANGELS
Priest Let Us Attendhellip
Reader Verse The righteous shall rejoice in the LordhellipOh
God hear my cry
Priest Wisdomhellip
Reader The Reading is from St Pauls Letter to the
Galatians 422-27
Priest Let us be Attentive
Reader BRETHREN Abraham had two sons one by a
slave and one by a free woman But the son of the slave
was born according to the flesh the son of the free
woman through promise Now this is an allegory these
women are two covenants One is from Mount Sinai
bearing children for slavery she is Hagar Now Hagar is
Mount Sinai in Arabia she corresponds to the present
Jerusalem for she is in slavery with her children But the
Jerusalem above is free and she is our mother For it is
written Rejoice O barren one who does not bear
break forth and shout you who are not in travail for the
children of the desolate one are many more than the
children of her that is married
8
GOSPEL READING
The Reading is from The Gospel of Luke 1310-17
At that time Jesus was teaching in one of the
synagogues on the sabbath And there was a woman
who had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years she was
bent over and could not fully straighten herself And
when Jesus saw her he called her and said to her
Woman you are freed from your infirmity And he laid
his hands upon her and immediately she was made
straight and she praised God But the ruler of the
synagogue indignant because Jesus had healed on the
sabbath said to the people There are six days on which
work ought to be done come on those days and be
healed and not on the sabbath day Then the Lord
answered him You hypocrites Does not each of you on
the sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger
and lead it away to water it And ought not this woman
a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen
years be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day As
he said this all his adversaries were put to shame and all
the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were
done by him
9
10
MINISTRY NEWS
PHILOPTOHOS NEW
Our ldquoAngel Treerdquo is up in the Narthex for Christmas gifts for the needy Your
most generous contributions last year made a huge difference in the lives
of the families who received your presents This year we have a number
of families that need our help again and we know you will respond with
love as you have in the past The holidays are a time to pray and we can
offer a little lsquomiraclersquo in our own way We are delivering the gifts on
December 16th Please be sure you have returned your gift to the church
before the 15th and label it for ldquoPhiloptohos Angel Treerdquo
POINSETTIAS FOR THE SHUT-INS
Our Sunshine Chairman Helene Ballas will be ordering poinsettias soon
for the shut-ins Please let her know if there is someone who should be
added to our list that would like to receive a plant for some lsquoChristmasrsquo
cheer You may call Helene at 818-642-8011 The plants may be picked
up in the Maniatakos foyer at coffee hour on Sunday December 16th
Outreach
We are currently helping a number of individuals who are in financial
difficulties and others with illnesses If you would like to donate a gift card
from Target Walmart or RalphsFood for Less for $25 or more we will use it
for our outreach program to help some of these families and individuals
The holidays are always difficult for those who are suffering sick and
lonely
Donrsquot forget our new lsquocollectionrsquo for the Los Angeles Mission ldquoin and outrdquo
people they serve We are collecting lsquotravel sizersquo items such as shampoo
deodorant mouthwash and lotions in zip-lock small baggies The Mission
will hand these out to the people who come in to get cleaned up have a
meal and return to the streets You may bring your donations to church
on Sundays and put them at the front door where we will have someone
stationed to collect your item Thank you
May we truly reach out to help our fellow man and do the work of the
Lord this holiday season with loving hearts and tolerance for those who
are suffering
Please support our Debutante Ball on January 20th We hope you will
consider putting a greeting into the Program Album All of the proceeds
that Philoptohos makes from our fundraisers goes out to help people in our
community at the Los Angeles Mission and at the Salvin School
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas
With love in Christrsquos service
Virginia Noyes and the Philoptohos Board of Directors
11
MINISTRY NEWS (continued)
PHILANTHROPIA NEWS
STREET OUTREACH Childrenrsquos Hospital of Los Angeles has for many
decades reached out to help abandoned children Dr Nikos
Stefanidis PhD a Staff Psychologist at Childrenrsquos Hospital LA is
the Clinical Director of this High Risk Program You could help Dr
Nikos by purchasing new items such as the following T-Shirts (M-
L) Boxers (M-L) White Socks Blankets Sleeping
Bags Sweatshirts Snacks WaterJuices Bus Tokens
Sneakers Hygiene Items (Travel Size) Tooth Brushes amp
Toothpaste Shampoo Deodorant Sun Screen -- be sure to label
them for DR NIKOS STEFANIDIS and leave them by the clothing
bins We will make sure that he comes to pick them up Thank you
ANNUAL APPEAL LETTERS Were mailed out Wednesday December
5th to all our supporters and friends Thank you in advance for your
awesome contributions
USED CLOTHING and CANNED GOODS Please identify all
clothing donations on the outside of the bags by indicating
whether they are for men women or children The receptacles for
used clothing and canned goods are located side by side near
the chapel Thank you
PHILANTHROPIA WEBSITE wwwphilanthropiaministryorg
God bless you Father Peter
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS Donations are being accepted for the upcoming
Christmas holiday decorations Memorial names
will also be accepted Donations accepted in
any amount Please make checks payable to
Saint Sophia Cathedral and mention Christmas
flowers For additional information please see
Jimmy Thank You
APARTMENT AVAILABLE FOR RENT - Saint Sophia Residences
2 Bedroom Apartment Please call Ann Pappas at 323-737-2424
Ext 207
12
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS TODAY
Elections to the Parish Council and the Audit Committee
Immediately following Divine Liturgy in the Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall TODAY
Get to know the candidates running for the
Parish Councilhellip
Irene Andreadis - I was raised and grew up at St Sophia which has
been my parish for my entire life I sang in the Choir for 12 years and
served on the Parish Council for 9 years as Recording Secretary I
would like to resume service to my Parish as my expression of
gratitude humility and love for my Lord for his countless blessings
known and unknown I ask Him for his guidance in doing His Will and
His work for the good of our Parish our orthodox faith and community
in whatever capacity he chooses for me
Jeanine Hanna - It has been a unique honor and privilege to serve
on our Parish Council over the past 3 years allowing me to grow both
personally and spiritually After volunteering at our first Greek Festival I
continued my service by helping restructure our front office and to fill
a temporary staffing need Currently I work in our church office two
days a week I also serve as our Stewardship Volunteer Rep and our
Narthex Greeter where I believe it is one of my greatest blessings and
personal satisfaction meeting and greeting our parishioners new and
old I couldnt feel closer to my church community and I so look
forward to the opportunity to continue to serve God in any way I can
John Kopatsis - As an Orthodox Christian and a member of the St
Sophia Cathedral family I consider an honor and a privilege to be
given the opportunity to be of service as a potential member of the
Parish Council Service arises out of the need to translate Christian love
into concrete gestures and it is the vehicle with which the mission and
the goals of the St Sophia Cathedral community are accomplished
The primary element of this service for me is the spiritual growth of
others It is with helping others to grow spiritually that we can spiritually
grow ourselves If elected I am looking forward to assist our clergy in
fulfilling this goal
13
Get to know the candidates running for the
Parish Council Continuedhellip
Glenn Lianos - I have been a member of St Sophia for over 20 years
My 3 children were baptized here and we have raised them in the
faith My wife Antonia has been a Sunday school teacher for the last
seven years and my 2 sons Julian and Max serve in the alter I have
been active in Greek school and the Dance program At this point in
time I feel it is also my duty to step up and serve the church that has
served me as well as my family I would like to donate my time to help
St Sophia continue to grow and thrive with an emphasis in keeping the
youth at church Thank you for your consideration
Ted Pastras - I have been a member of St Sophia Cathedral for
more than 30 years and a member of the Parish Council since 1994mdash
currently serving as Vice President and Chairman of Civic amp Cultural
Affairs I have also served as Security Director Vice President four
terms as President (1999-2002) Chief Program Coordinator for the BLQ
Development Project President of the BLQ Business Improvement
District and continue to serve as Chief Liaison Coordinator to City Hall
amp the Mayorrsquos Office In 1999 my wife amp I created and developed the
LA Greek Fest ldquoIrsquom honored to have served in the Cathedralrsquos
development during the past twenty years and wish to continue
providing my talents and dedicated service to the future progress and
enrichment of our Saint Sophia parish communityrdquo
Karen Sarames ndash Irsquove had the honor of serving on the Parish Council
for the past 10 years I got involved as a means to serve Christ through
his church Throughout my life the church has been there for me
from the time of my baptism through the years of Sunday school
GOYA Young Adults choir adult bible study and the recent death of
my parents Christ through his church has guided me morally
and spiritually by providing education moral guidance fellowship
and love I wanted to give back to his church and to the community
the love and the support that were so freely given to me and I would
like to serve the church in the manner befitting my talents
Dorothy Spirus - As a member of St Sophia Cathedral for nearly 20
years Ive noticed a void in activities and functions offered by the
Cathedral that nurture involvement friendship and belonging for all
ages I would like to serve on the Parish Council so I may be
instrumental in developing events that range from intellectual to
outright fun My hope is to bring the entire community closer together
through increased interaction whether it be through service or
celebration Connectivity isnt just for electronic devices
14
15th Annual Christmas Musicfest Tonight
Saint Sophia Cathedral 15th Annual Christmas
Musicfest under the Byzantine Dome - Rejoice
Sunday December 9 2012 at 700 pm The program will include Orthodox Christmas
hymns and chants several selections from the
oratorio Messiah by George F Handel and
traditional carols of the holiday season The
concert will feature three chanters Carole
Choucair Oueijan Dimitri Liogris and Michael
ontaxis along with Nicole French Suzanne
Gilman Eleni Pantages Michele Patzakis
Prappas Dalia Rodriguez Karen Sarames
Estelle Skouras Kathy Spilos and Christopher
Yokas as soloists the Saint Sophia Cathedral
Choir and Chamber Ensemble under the direction of Jim H Kollias
and the Harmonies of Saint Thomas all girlsrsquo choir under the
direction of Antonio Espinal Free will offering
Reception immediately following the concert in the Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall and the Maria Maniatakos Pavilion
We rejoice in the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and we
rejoice in the first Christmas celebrated in the new Huffington
Center at Saint Sophia
SAVE THE DATE
DECEMBER 16TH FOLLOWING DIVINE LITURGY amp CHRISTMAS
PAGEANT
ST SOPHIAS GREEK FOLKDANCING GROUPS
NINTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
On Sunday December 16th following Divine Liturgy and the
Christmas pageant please join us in the Maniatakos Fellowship
Hall for our
NINTH ANNUAL FDF CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
All proceeds to benefit St Sophias Greek folk dancing groups We
will have all kinds of goodies such as baklava koulourakia
melomakarona chocolate chip cookies brownies cupcakes etc
Please help support your fellow parishioners who participate in the
folk dancing program by purchasing our homemade sweets
Thank you for your continued support and Merry Christmas
Phone orders are accepted Please call Demitra 818-903-7059
15
BOOKSTORE NEWS - Books for Advent
The forty days before Christmas (November 15-December 24) are a
time of prayer fasting and almsgiving as we anticipate the birth and
twelve days later the baptism of Christ
ldquoThe Winter Pascha Readings for the Christmas-Epiphany Seasonrdquo by
Father Thomas Hopko contains forty meditations to be read during
Advent Christmas and Epiphany The meditations reference biblical
readings liturgical hymns and verses writings of the saints Church
Fathers and teachings of more contemporary guides to the Christian
life
ldquoDaily Meditations and Prayers for the Christmas Advent Fast and
Epiphany Living the Days of Advent and Epiphany According to the
Orthodox Church Calendarrdquo by Presbytera Emily Harakas amp Father
Anthony Coniaris includes scripture readings selections from liturgical
services a Scripture verse and an inspiring meditation for each day
You will find these wonderful spiritual companions in our bookstore In
the prayer of Presbytera Harakas may they ldquogive us Christmas from
within that we may share it from without on all sides all around us
wherever there is needrdquo
DANCE FOR FUN CLASS For Everyone When Wednesdays January
9th till March 13 2013 Where St Sophia
Huffington Center Time 7pm - 9pm Fee
$150 ($15 per session) INSTRUCTOR RAMSAY
SEIKALY ramdonseikhotmailcomCome
and learn all the dances you need to know
for festivals weddings and other Greek
events Guest instructors each week will be
brought in to teach specialized regions and
historical context of the regions the dances come from Bring your dance shoes and we
will see you in January
The Hellenic Society of Constantinople will celebrate their
46th ANNUAL VASILOPITA DINNER DANCE ON JANUARY 12 2013 at the
Wilshire Country Club 301 N Rossmore Ave Los Angeles
The evening will include music dancing and the traditional cutting of
the Vasilopita with the Gold Coin Well be honoring our very dear
Agapie and Harry Pappas for their continuous support of the Hellenic
Society of Constantinople and the Ecumenical Patriarchate For more
information please call Mary Morrison at (818)500-0904 or Jeanette
Owens Benedatos at (323)660-5707 Thank you Mary
16
VIP CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
AND
41st ANNIVERSARY OF PHILOPTOHOS VIPs You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the joy of
the season and also the 41st Anniversary of Philoptohos VIPs
We will honor our founder Christine Peratis and take a
sentimental video journey from 1971-2012 We will see and
remember old friends and memorable events of the past
We are delighted and proud to hold our event in the new
Huffington Center Maniatakos Fellowship Hall at Saint
Sophia There will be door prizes Christmas Carols and great
fellowship
You wonrsquot want to miss this outstanding event
THURSDAY DECEMBER 13 2012
Buffet Luncheon - $2500 per person
Reservations ndash Required by Deadline ndash December 9th
For more information please call Vivi Demopoulos
(310)215-3130 or Mersy Loukaris (323)661-1592
Please detach this form and mail this portion with your check
to Vivi Demopoulos ndash 7485 McConnell Ave Los Angeles CA
90045 Checks payable to Philoptohos VIP
My name and address are below
Name _____________________________________________
Telephone _________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________
Listed below are the names of the guests for whom payment
is enclosed $25person _________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
17
18
19
For those who are sick or sufferinghellip
St James advises us ldquoIf 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 forgivenrdquo (James 513-14)
Ensuring that St Sophiarsquos 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 Cathedralrsquos office hours
As you request prayer you may also wish to make an offering to
Saint Sophiarsquos Altar Fund Label ldquoFor the health ofhelliprdquo
PLEASE PRINT CLEARY
Please submit this form to
Saint Sophia Cathedral Office
1324 S Normandie Ave
Los Angeles CA 90006
ldquoWhen you write or update your will please remember Saint Sophia Cathedral Your gift will live into eternityrdquo
20
3
DAILY VITAMINS
FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
4
Υμνος
Ἀναστάσιμο Ἀπολυτίκιον - Ἦχος βrsquo
Οτε κατῆλθες πρὸς τὸν θάνατον ἡ ζωὴ ἡ ἀθάνατος τότε τὸν
ᾍδη ἐνέκρωσας τῇ ἀστραπῇ τῆς θεότητοςmiddot ὅτε δὲ καὶ τοὺς
τεθνεῶτας ἐκ τῶν καταχθονίων ἀνέστησας πᾶσαι αἱ Δυνάμεις
τῶν ἐπουρανίων ἐκραύγαζονmiddot Ζωοδότα Χριστέ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν
δόξα σοι
Ἀπολυτίκιον Συλλήψεως Ἁγίας Ἄννης - Ἦχος δrsquo
Σήμερον τῆς ἀτεκνίας δεσμὰ διαλύονται τοῦ Ἰωακεὶμ γὰρ καὶ
τῆς Ἄννης εἰσακούων Θεός παρ ἐλπίδα τεκεῖν αὐτοὺς
σαφῶς ὑπισχνεῖται θεόπαιδα ἐξ ἧς αὐτός ἐτέχθη ὁ
ἀπερίγραπτος βροτὸς γεγονώς δι Ἀγγέλου κελεύσας βοῆσαι
αὐτῇ Χαῖρε Κεχαριτωμένη ὁ Κύριος μετὰ σοῦ
Τροπάριον του Ναού - Ἦχος πλ Δ
rsquoΕυλογητός εί Χριστέ ο Θεός ημών ο πανσόφους τούς αλιείς
αναδείξας καταπέμψας αυτοίς τό Πνεύμα τό άγιον καί δι
αυτών τήν οικουμένην σαγηνεύσας φιλάνθρωπε δόξα σοι
Κοντάκιον τῆς Συλλήψεως - Ἦχος γrsquo
Ἑορτάζει σήμερον ἡ οἰκουμένη τὴν τῆς Ἄννης σύλληψιν
γεγενημένην ἐν Θεῷ καὶ γὰρ αὐτὴ ἀπεκύησε τὴν ὑπὲρ λόγον
τὸν Λόγον κυήσασαν
5
HYMNS OF THE DAY
Resurrection Apolytikion - Tone 2
When you descended to death O immortal life you struck
Hades dead by the flash of your Divinity when you raised
the dead from under the earth all the Powers of heaven
cried out Giver of life Christ our God glory to you
Apolytikion of the Conception of St Anna - Tone 4
Against all hope the bonds of barrenness are loosed today
For God has hearkened unto Joachim and Anna clearly
promising that they would bear a godly maiden He who
commanded the angel to cry out to her Hail full of grace
the Lord is with you will be born of her the infinite One
Himself becoming man
Troparion of Saint Sophia (Holy Wisdom) ndash Tone 8
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
Kontakion of the Conception - Tone 3
Today the world rejoices in the conception of Anna wrought
by God For she bore the One who beyond comprehension
conceived the
Logos
6
MEMORIALS
Peter John Kousakis ndash 40 Days Pauline Tassop
Panos Angels ndash 1 Year John Tassop
Daniel Nick Christy- 14 Years ErnieTassop
Steve George Bonorris Nicholas Tassop
Koula Bonorris George Gialketsis
George Steve Bonorris Sandi Price
Panayiota Bonorris Helen Karnezis
Chris Polivios Bonorris George Karnezis
Katina
May their memory be eternalhellip
ALTAR CANDLES
Both sides offered in loving memory of Steve George Bonorris
Koula Bonorris George Steve Bonorris Panayiota Bonorris and
Chris Polivios Bonorris by The Bonorris Families
ALTAR TABLE CANDLES
Both sides offered in loving memory of Daniel Nick Christy by
Mrs Nick Christy and The John Peterson Family
SOLEA CANDLES
Both sides offered in loving memory of Pauline John Ernie and
Nicholas Tassop and George Gialketsis by Mary Tassop and
Lola Gialketsis and Family
PERPETUAL LIGHTS
Offered in loving memory of Sandi Price by her mother and
special friends
Offered in loving memory of Helen and George Karnezis and
Katina
ALTAR FLOWERS
Both sides offered in loving memory of Peter John Kousakis by
his children John Christina James and his grandchildren
Anastasia Kathryn Peter and Telly
COFFEE HOUR
Offered in loving memory of Peter John Kousakis by his children
John Christina James and his grandchildren Anastasia
Kathryn Peter and Telly
7
EPISTLE READING
EPISTLE READERBERTHA ANGELS
Priest Let Us Attendhellip
Reader Verse The righteous shall rejoice in the LordhellipOh
God hear my cry
Priest Wisdomhellip
Reader The Reading is from St Pauls Letter to the
Galatians 422-27
Priest Let us be Attentive
Reader BRETHREN Abraham had two sons one by a
slave and one by a free woman But the son of the slave
was born according to the flesh the son of the free
woman through promise Now this is an allegory these
women are two covenants One is from Mount Sinai
bearing children for slavery she is Hagar Now Hagar is
Mount Sinai in Arabia she corresponds to the present
Jerusalem for she is in slavery with her children But the
Jerusalem above is free and she is our mother For it is
written Rejoice O barren one who does not bear
break forth and shout you who are not in travail for the
children of the desolate one are many more than the
children of her that is married
8
GOSPEL READING
The Reading is from The Gospel of Luke 1310-17
At that time Jesus was teaching in one of the
synagogues on the sabbath And there was a woman
who had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years she was
bent over and could not fully straighten herself And
when Jesus saw her he called her and said to her
Woman you are freed from your infirmity And he laid
his hands upon her and immediately she was made
straight and she praised God But the ruler of the
synagogue indignant because Jesus had healed on the
sabbath said to the people There are six days on which
work ought to be done come on those days and be
healed and not on the sabbath day Then the Lord
answered him You hypocrites Does not each of you on
the sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger
and lead it away to water it And ought not this woman
a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen
years be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day As
he said this all his adversaries were put to shame and all
the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were
done by him
9
10
MINISTRY NEWS
PHILOPTOHOS NEW
Our ldquoAngel Treerdquo is up in the Narthex for Christmas gifts for the needy Your
most generous contributions last year made a huge difference in the lives
of the families who received your presents This year we have a number
of families that need our help again and we know you will respond with
love as you have in the past The holidays are a time to pray and we can
offer a little lsquomiraclersquo in our own way We are delivering the gifts on
December 16th Please be sure you have returned your gift to the church
before the 15th and label it for ldquoPhiloptohos Angel Treerdquo
POINSETTIAS FOR THE SHUT-INS
Our Sunshine Chairman Helene Ballas will be ordering poinsettias soon
for the shut-ins Please let her know if there is someone who should be
added to our list that would like to receive a plant for some lsquoChristmasrsquo
cheer You may call Helene at 818-642-8011 The plants may be picked
up in the Maniatakos foyer at coffee hour on Sunday December 16th
Outreach
We are currently helping a number of individuals who are in financial
difficulties and others with illnesses If you would like to donate a gift card
from Target Walmart or RalphsFood for Less for $25 or more we will use it
for our outreach program to help some of these families and individuals
The holidays are always difficult for those who are suffering sick and
lonely
Donrsquot forget our new lsquocollectionrsquo for the Los Angeles Mission ldquoin and outrdquo
people they serve We are collecting lsquotravel sizersquo items such as shampoo
deodorant mouthwash and lotions in zip-lock small baggies The Mission
will hand these out to the people who come in to get cleaned up have a
meal and return to the streets You may bring your donations to church
on Sundays and put them at the front door where we will have someone
stationed to collect your item Thank you
May we truly reach out to help our fellow man and do the work of the
Lord this holiday season with loving hearts and tolerance for those who
are suffering
Please support our Debutante Ball on January 20th We hope you will
consider putting a greeting into the Program Album All of the proceeds
that Philoptohos makes from our fundraisers goes out to help people in our
community at the Los Angeles Mission and at the Salvin School
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas
With love in Christrsquos service
Virginia Noyes and the Philoptohos Board of Directors
11
MINISTRY NEWS (continued)
PHILANTHROPIA NEWS
STREET OUTREACH Childrenrsquos Hospital of Los Angeles has for many
decades reached out to help abandoned children Dr Nikos
Stefanidis PhD a Staff Psychologist at Childrenrsquos Hospital LA is
the Clinical Director of this High Risk Program You could help Dr
Nikos by purchasing new items such as the following T-Shirts (M-
L) Boxers (M-L) White Socks Blankets Sleeping
Bags Sweatshirts Snacks WaterJuices Bus Tokens
Sneakers Hygiene Items (Travel Size) Tooth Brushes amp
Toothpaste Shampoo Deodorant Sun Screen -- be sure to label
them for DR NIKOS STEFANIDIS and leave them by the clothing
bins We will make sure that he comes to pick them up Thank you
ANNUAL APPEAL LETTERS Were mailed out Wednesday December
5th to all our supporters and friends Thank you in advance for your
awesome contributions
USED CLOTHING and CANNED GOODS Please identify all
clothing donations on the outside of the bags by indicating
whether they are for men women or children The receptacles for
used clothing and canned goods are located side by side near
the chapel Thank you
PHILANTHROPIA WEBSITE wwwphilanthropiaministryorg
God bless you Father Peter
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS Donations are being accepted for the upcoming
Christmas holiday decorations Memorial names
will also be accepted Donations accepted in
any amount Please make checks payable to
Saint Sophia Cathedral and mention Christmas
flowers For additional information please see
Jimmy Thank You
APARTMENT AVAILABLE FOR RENT - Saint Sophia Residences
2 Bedroom Apartment Please call Ann Pappas at 323-737-2424
Ext 207
12
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS TODAY
Elections to the Parish Council and the Audit Committee
Immediately following Divine Liturgy in the Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall TODAY
Get to know the candidates running for the
Parish Councilhellip
Irene Andreadis - I was raised and grew up at St Sophia which has
been my parish for my entire life I sang in the Choir for 12 years and
served on the Parish Council for 9 years as Recording Secretary I
would like to resume service to my Parish as my expression of
gratitude humility and love for my Lord for his countless blessings
known and unknown I ask Him for his guidance in doing His Will and
His work for the good of our Parish our orthodox faith and community
in whatever capacity he chooses for me
Jeanine Hanna - It has been a unique honor and privilege to serve
on our Parish Council over the past 3 years allowing me to grow both
personally and spiritually After volunteering at our first Greek Festival I
continued my service by helping restructure our front office and to fill
a temporary staffing need Currently I work in our church office two
days a week I also serve as our Stewardship Volunteer Rep and our
Narthex Greeter where I believe it is one of my greatest blessings and
personal satisfaction meeting and greeting our parishioners new and
old I couldnt feel closer to my church community and I so look
forward to the opportunity to continue to serve God in any way I can
John Kopatsis - As an Orthodox Christian and a member of the St
Sophia Cathedral family I consider an honor and a privilege to be
given the opportunity to be of service as a potential member of the
Parish Council Service arises out of the need to translate Christian love
into concrete gestures and it is the vehicle with which the mission and
the goals of the St Sophia Cathedral community are accomplished
The primary element of this service for me is the spiritual growth of
others It is with helping others to grow spiritually that we can spiritually
grow ourselves If elected I am looking forward to assist our clergy in
fulfilling this goal
13
Get to know the candidates running for the
Parish Council Continuedhellip
Glenn Lianos - I have been a member of St Sophia for over 20 years
My 3 children were baptized here and we have raised them in the
faith My wife Antonia has been a Sunday school teacher for the last
seven years and my 2 sons Julian and Max serve in the alter I have
been active in Greek school and the Dance program At this point in
time I feel it is also my duty to step up and serve the church that has
served me as well as my family I would like to donate my time to help
St Sophia continue to grow and thrive with an emphasis in keeping the
youth at church Thank you for your consideration
Ted Pastras - I have been a member of St Sophia Cathedral for
more than 30 years and a member of the Parish Council since 1994mdash
currently serving as Vice President and Chairman of Civic amp Cultural
Affairs I have also served as Security Director Vice President four
terms as President (1999-2002) Chief Program Coordinator for the BLQ
Development Project President of the BLQ Business Improvement
District and continue to serve as Chief Liaison Coordinator to City Hall
amp the Mayorrsquos Office In 1999 my wife amp I created and developed the
LA Greek Fest ldquoIrsquom honored to have served in the Cathedralrsquos
development during the past twenty years and wish to continue
providing my talents and dedicated service to the future progress and
enrichment of our Saint Sophia parish communityrdquo
Karen Sarames ndash Irsquove had the honor of serving on the Parish Council
for the past 10 years I got involved as a means to serve Christ through
his church Throughout my life the church has been there for me
from the time of my baptism through the years of Sunday school
GOYA Young Adults choir adult bible study and the recent death of
my parents Christ through his church has guided me morally
and spiritually by providing education moral guidance fellowship
and love I wanted to give back to his church and to the community
the love and the support that were so freely given to me and I would
like to serve the church in the manner befitting my talents
Dorothy Spirus - As a member of St Sophia Cathedral for nearly 20
years Ive noticed a void in activities and functions offered by the
Cathedral that nurture involvement friendship and belonging for all
ages I would like to serve on the Parish Council so I may be
instrumental in developing events that range from intellectual to
outright fun My hope is to bring the entire community closer together
through increased interaction whether it be through service or
celebration Connectivity isnt just for electronic devices
14
15th Annual Christmas Musicfest Tonight
Saint Sophia Cathedral 15th Annual Christmas
Musicfest under the Byzantine Dome - Rejoice
Sunday December 9 2012 at 700 pm The program will include Orthodox Christmas
hymns and chants several selections from the
oratorio Messiah by George F Handel and
traditional carols of the holiday season The
concert will feature three chanters Carole
Choucair Oueijan Dimitri Liogris and Michael
ontaxis along with Nicole French Suzanne
Gilman Eleni Pantages Michele Patzakis
Prappas Dalia Rodriguez Karen Sarames
Estelle Skouras Kathy Spilos and Christopher
Yokas as soloists the Saint Sophia Cathedral
Choir and Chamber Ensemble under the direction of Jim H Kollias
and the Harmonies of Saint Thomas all girlsrsquo choir under the
direction of Antonio Espinal Free will offering
Reception immediately following the concert in the Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall and the Maria Maniatakos Pavilion
We rejoice in the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and we
rejoice in the first Christmas celebrated in the new Huffington
Center at Saint Sophia
SAVE THE DATE
DECEMBER 16TH FOLLOWING DIVINE LITURGY amp CHRISTMAS
PAGEANT
ST SOPHIAS GREEK FOLKDANCING GROUPS
NINTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
On Sunday December 16th following Divine Liturgy and the
Christmas pageant please join us in the Maniatakos Fellowship
Hall for our
NINTH ANNUAL FDF CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
All proceeds to benefit St Sophias Greek folk dancing groups We
will have all kinds of goodies such as baklava koulourakia
melomakarona chocolate chip cookies brownies cupcakes etc
Please help support your fellow parishioners who participate in the
folk dancing program by purchasing our homemade sweets
Thank you for your continued support and Merry Christmas
Phone orders are accepted Please call Demitra 818-903-7059
15
BOOKSTORE NEWS - Books for Advent
The forty days before Christmas (November 15-December 24) are a
time of prayer fasting and almsgiving as we anticipate the birth and
twelve days later the baptism of Christ
ldquoThe Winter Pascha Readings for the Christmas-Epiphany Seasonrdquo by
Father Thomas Hopko contains forty meditations to be read during
Advent Christmas and Epiphany The meditations reference biblical
readings liturgical hymns and verses writings of the saints Church
Fathers and teachings of more contemporary guides to the Christian
life
ldquoDaily Meditations and Prayers for the Christmas Advent Fast and
Epiphany Living the Days of Advent and Epiphany According to the
Orthodox Church Calendarrdquo by Presbytera Emily Harakas amp Father
Anthony Coniaris includes scripture readings selections from liturgical
services a Scripture verse and an inspiring meditation for each day
You will find these wonderful spiritual companions in our bookstore In
the prayer of Presbytera Harakas may they ldquogive us Christmas from
within that we may share it from without on all sides all around us
wherever there is needrdquo
DANCE FOR FUN CLASS For Everyone When Wednesdays January
9th till March 13 2013 Where St Sophia
Huffington Center Time 7pm - 9pm Fee
$150 ($15 per session) INSTRUCTOR RAMSAY
SEIKALY ramdonseikhotmailcomCome
and learn all the dances you need to know
for festivals weddings and other Greek
events Guest instructors each week will be
brought in to teach specialized regions and
historical context of the regions the dances come from Bring your dance shoes and we
will see you in January
The Hellenic Society of Constantinople will celebrate their
46th ANNUAL VASILOPITA DINNER DANCE ON JANUARY 12 2013 at the
Wilshire Country Club 301 N Rossmore Ave Los Angeles
The evening will include music dancing and the traditional cutting of
the Vasilopita with the Gold Coin Well be honoring our very dear
Agapie and Harry Pappas for their continuous support of the Hellenic
Society of Constantinople and the Ecumenical Patriarchate For more
information please call Mary Morrison at (818)500-0904 or Jeanette
Owens Benedatos at (323)660-5707 Thank you Mary
16
VIP CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
AND
41st ANNIVERSARY OF PHILOPTOHOS VIPs You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the joy of
the season and also the 41st Anniversary of Philoptohos VIPs
We will honor our founder Christine Peratis and take a
sentimental video journey from 1971-2012 We will see and
remember old friends and memorable events of the past
We are delighted and proud to hold our event in the new
Huffington Center Maniatakos Fellowship Hall at Saint
Sophia There will be door prizes Christmas Carols and great
fellowship
You wonrsquot want to miss this outstanding event
THURSDAY DECEMBER 13 2012
Buffet Luncheon - $2500 per person
Reservations ndash Required by Deadline ndash December 9th
For more information please call Vivi Demopoulos
(310)215-3130 or Mersy Loukaris (323)661-1592
Please detach this form and mail this portion with your check
to Vivi Demopoulos ndash 7485 McConnell Ave Los Angeles CA
90045 Checks payable to Philoptohos VIP
My name and address are below
Name _____________________________________________
Telephone _________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________
Listed below are the names of the guests for whom payment
is enclosed $25person _________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
17
18
19
For those who are sick or sufferinghellip
St James advises us ldquoIf 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 forgivenrdquo (James 513-14)
Ensuring that St Sophiarsquos 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 Cathedralrsquos office hours
As you request prayer you may also wish to make an offering to
Saint Sophiarsquos Altar Fund Label ldquoFor the health ofhelliprdquo
PLEASE PRINT CLEARY
Please submit this form to
Saint Sophia Cathedral Office
1324 S Normandie Ave
Los Angeles CA 90006
ldquoWhen you write or update your will please remember Saint Sophia Cathedral Your gift will live into eternityrdquo
20
4
Υμνος
Ἀναστάσιμο Ἀπολυτίκιον - Ἦχος βrsquo
Οτε κατῆλθες πρὸς τὸν θάνατον ἡ ζωὴ ἡ ἀθάνατος τότε τὸν
ᾍδη ἐνέκρωσας τῇ ἀστραπῇ τῆς θεότητοςmiddot ὅτε δὲ καὶ τοὺς
τεθνεῶτας ἐκ τῶν καταχθονίων ἀνέστησας πᾶσαι αἱ Δυνάμεις
τῶν ἐπουρανίων ἐκραύγαζονmiddot Ζωοδότα Χριστέ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν
δόξα σοι
Ἀπολυτίκιον Συλλήψεως Ἁγίας Ἄννης - Ἦχος δrsquo
Σήμερον τῆς ἀτεκνίας δεσμὰ διαλύονται τοῦ Ἰωακεὶμ γὰρ καὶ
τῆς Ἄννης εἰσακούων Θεός παρ ἐλπίδα τεκεῖν αὐτοὺς
σαφῶς ὑπισχνεῖται θεόπαιδα ἐξ ἧς αὐτός ἐτέχθη ὁ
ἀπερίγραπτος βροτὸς γεγονώς δι Ἀγγέλου κελεύσας βοῆσαι
αὐτῇ Χαῖρε Κεχαριτωμένη ὁ Κύριος μετὰ σοῦ
Τροπάριον του Ναού - Ἦχος πλ Δ
rsquoΕυλογητός εί Χριστέ ο Θεός ημών ο πανσόφους τούς αλιείς
αναδείξας καταπέμψας αυτοίς τό Πνεύμα τό άγιον καί δι
αυτών τήν οικουμένην σαγηνεύσας φιλάνθρωπε δόξα σοι
Κοντάκιον τῆς Συλλήψεως - Ἦχος γrsquo
Ἑορτάζει σήμερον ἡ οἰκουμένη τὴν τῆς Ἄννης σύλληψιν
γεγενημένην ἐν Θεῷ καὶ γὰρ αὐτὴ ἀπεκύησε τὴν ὑπὲρ λόγον
τὸν Λόγον κυήσασαν
5
HYMNS OF THE DAY
Resurrection Apolytikion - Tone 2
When you descended to death O immortal life you struck
Hades dead by the flash of your Divinity when you raised
the dead from under the earth all the Powers of heaven
cried out Giver of life Christ our God glory to you
Apolytikion of the Conception of St Anna - Tone 4
Against all hope the bonds of barrenness are loosed today
For God has hearkened unto Joachim and Anna clearly
promising that they would bear a godly maiden He who
commanded the angel to cry out to her Hail full of grace
the Lord is with you will be born of her the infinite One
Himself becoming man
Troparion of Saint Sophia (Holy Wisdom) ndash Tone 8
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
Kontakion of the Conception - Tone 3
Today the world rejoices in the conception of Anna wrought
by God For she bore the One who beyond comprehension
conceived the
Logos
6
MEMORIALS
Peter John Kousakis ndash 40 Days Pauline Tassop
Panos Angels ndash 1 Year John Tassop
Daniel Nick Christy- 14 Years ErnieTassop
Steve George Bonorris Nicholas Tassop
Koula Bonorris George Gialketsis
George Steve Bonorris Sandi Price
Panayiota Bonorris Helen Karnezis
Chris Polivios Bonorris George Karnezis
Katina
May their memory be eternalhellip
ALTAR CANDLES
Both sides offered in loving memory of Steve George Bonorris
Koula Bonorris George Steve Bonorris Panayiota Bonorris and
Chris Polivios Bonorris by The Bonorris Families
ALTAR TABLE CANDLES
Both sides offered in loving memory of Daniel Nick Christy by
Mrs Nick Christy and The John Peterson Family
SOLEA CANDLES
Both sides offered in loving memory of Pauline John Ernie and
Nicholas Tassop and George Gialketsis by Mary Tassop and
Lola Gialketsis and Family
PERPETUAL LIGHTS
Offered in loving memory of Sandi Price by her mother and
special friends
Offered in loving memory of Helen and George Karnezis and
Katina
ALTAR FLOWERS
Both sides offered in loving memory of Peter John Kousakis by
his children John Christina James and his grandchildren
Anastasia Kathryn Peter and Telly
COFFEE HOUR
Offered in loving memory of Peter John Kousakis by his children
John Christina James and his grandchildren Anastasia
Kathryn Peter and Telly
7
EPISTLE READING
EPISTLE READERBERTHA ANGELS
Priest Let Us Attendhellip
Reader Verse The righteous shall rejoice in the LordhellipOh
God hear my cry
Priest Wisdomhellip
Reader The Reading is from St Pauls Letter to the
Galatians 422-27
Priest Let us be Attentive
Reader BRETHREN Abraham had two sons one by a
slave and one by a free woman But the son of the slave
was born according to the flesh the son of the free
woman through promise Now this is an allegory these
women are two covenants One is from Mount Sinai
bearing children for slavery she is Hagar Now Hagar is
Mount Sinai in Arabia she corresponds to the present
Jerusalem for she is in slavery with her children But the
Jerusalem above is free and she is our mother For it is
written Rejoice O barren one who does not bear
break forth and shout you who are not in travail for the
children of the desolate one are many more than the
children of her that is married
8
GOSPEL READING
The Reading is from The Gospel of Luke 1310-17
At that time Jesus was teaching in one of the
synagogues on the sabbath And there was a woman
who had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years she was
bent over and could not fully straighten herself And
when Jesus saw her he called her and said to her
Woman you are freed from your infirmity And he laid
his hands upon her and immediately she was made
straight and she praised God But the ruler of the
synagogue indignant because Jesus had healed on the
sabbath said to the people There are six days on which
work ought to be done come on those days and be
healed and not on the sabbath day Then the Lord
answered him You hypocrites Does not each of you on
the sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger
and lead it away to water it And ought not this woman
a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen
years be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day As
he said this all his adversaries were put to shame and all
the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were
done by him
9
10
MINISTRY NEWS
PHILOPTOHOS NEW
Our ldquoAngel Treerdquo is up in the Narthex for Christmas gifts for the needy Your
most generous contributions last year made a huge difference in the lives
of the families who received your presents This year we have a number
of families that need our help again and we know you will respond with
love as you have in the past The holidays are a time to pray and we can
offer a little lsquomiraclersquo in our own way We are delivering the gifts on
December 16th Please be sure you have returned your gift to the church
before the 15th and label it for ldquoPhiloptohos Angel Treerdquo
POINSETTIAS FOR THE SHUT-INS
Our Sunshine Chairman Helene Ballas will be ordering poinsettias soon
for the shut-ins Please let her know if there is someone who should be
added to our list that would like to receive a plant for some lsquoChristmasrsquo
cheer You may call Helene at 818-642-8011 The plants may be picked
up in the Maniatakos foyer at coffee hour on Sunday December 16th
Outreach
We are currently helping a number of individuals who are in financial
difficulties and others with illnesses If you would like to donate a gift card
from Target Walmart or RalphsFood for Less for $25 or more we will use it
for our outreach program to help some of these families and individuals
The holidays are always difficult for those who are suffering sick and
lonely
Donrsquot forget our new lsquocollectionrsquo for the Los Angeles Mission ldquoin and outrdquo
people they serve We are collecting lsquotravel sizersquo items such as shampoo
deodorant mouthwash and lotions in zip-lock small baggies The Mission
will hand these out to the people who come in to get cleaned up have a
meal and return to the streets You may bring your donations to church
on Sundays and put them at the front door where we will have someone
stationed to collect your item Thank you
May we truly reach out to help our fellow man and do the work of the
Lord this holiday season with loving hearts and tolerance for those who
are suffering
Please support our Debutante Ball on January 20th We hope you will
consider putting a greeting into the Program Album All of the proceeds
that Philoptohos makes from our fundraisers goes out to help people in our
community at the Los Angeles Mission and at the Salvin School
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas
With love in Christrsquos service
Virginia Noyes and the Philoptohos Board of Directors
11
MINISTRY NEWS (continued)
PHILANTHROPIA NEWS
STREET OUTREACH Childrenrsquos Hospital of Los Angeles has for many
decades reached out to help abandoned children Dr Nikos
Stefanidis PhD a Staff Psychologist at Childrenrsquos Hospital LA is
the Clinical Director of this High Risk Program You could help Dr
Nikos by purchasing new items such as the following T-Shirts (M-
L) Boxers (M-L) White Socks Blankets Sleeping
Bags Sweatshirts Snacks WaterJuices Bus Tokens
Sneakers Hygiene Items (Travel Size) Tooth Brushes amp
Toothpaste Shampoo Deodorant Sun Screen -- be sure to label
them for DR NIKOS STEFANIDIS and leave them by the clothing
bins We will make sure that he comes to pick them up Thank you
ANNUAL APPEAL LETTERS Were mailed out Wednesday December
5th to all our supporters and friends Thank you in advance for your
awesome contributions
USED CLOTHING and CANNED GOODS Please identify all
clothing donations on the outside of the bags by indicating
whether they are for men women or children The receptacles for
used clothing and canned goods are located side by side near
the chapel Thank you
PHILANTHROPIA WEBSITE wwwphilanthropiaministryorg
God bless you Father Peter
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS Donations are being accepted for the upcoming
Christmas holiday decorations Memorial names
will also be accepted Donations accepted in
any amount Please make checks payable to
Saint Sophia Cathedral and mention Christmas
flowers For additional information please see
Jimmy Thank You
APARTMENT AVAILABLE FOR RENT - Saint Sophia Residences
2 Bedroom Apartment Please call Ann Pappas at 323-737-2424
Ext 207
12
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS TODAY
Elections to the Parish Council and the Audit Committee
Immediately following Divine Liturgy in the Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall TODAY
Get to know the candidates running for the
Parish Councilhellip
Irene Andreadis - I was raised and grew up at St Sophia which has
been my parish for my entire life I sang in the Choir for 12 years and
served on the Parish Council for 9 years as Recording Secretary I
would like to resume service to my Parish as my expression of
gratitude humility and love for my Lord for his countless blessings
known and unknown I ask Him for his guidance in doing His Will and
His work for the good of our Parish our orthodox faith and community
in whatever capacity he chooses for me
Jeanine Hanna - It has been a unique honor and privilege to serve
on our Parish Council over the past 3 years allowing me to grow both
personally and spiritually After volunteering at our first Greek Festival I
continued my service by helping restructure our front office and to fill
a temporary staffing need Currently I work in our church office two
days a week I also serve as our Stewardship Volunteer Rep and our
Narthex Greeter where I believe it is one of my greatest blessings and
personal satisfaction meeting and greeting our parishioners new and
old I couldnt feel closer to my church community and I so look
forward to the opportunity to continue to serve God in any way I can
John Kopatsis - As an Orthodox Christian and a member of the St
Sophia Cathedral family I consider an honor and a privilege to be
given the opportunity to be of service as a potential member of the
Parish Council Service arises out of the need to translate Christian love
into concrete gestures and it is the vehicle with which the mission and
the goals of the St Sophia Cathedral community are accomplished
The primary element of this service for me is the spiritual growth of
others It is with helping others to grow spiritually that we can spiritually
grow ourselves If elected I am looking forward to assist our clergy in
fulfilling this goal
13
Get to know the candidates running for the
Parish Council Continuedhellip
Glenn Lianos - I have been a member of St Sophia for over 20 years
My 3 children were baptized here and we have raised them in the
faith My wife Antonia has been a Sunday school teacher for the last
seven years and my 2 sons Julian and Max serve in the alter I have
been active in Greek school and the Dance program At this point in
time I feel it is also my duty to step up and serve the church that has
served me as well as my family I would like to donate my time to help
St Sophia continue to grow and thrive with an emphasis in keeping the
youth at church Thank you for your consideration
Ted Pastras - I have been a member of St Sophia Cathedral for
more than 30 years and a member of the Parish Council since 1994mdash
currently serving as Vice President and Chairman of Civic amp Cultural
Affairs I have also served as Security Director Vice President four
terms as President (1999-2002) Chief Program Coordinator for the BLQ
Development Project President of the BLQ Business Improvement
District and continue to serve as Chief Liaison Coordinator to City Hall
amp the Mayorrsquos Office In 1999 my wife amp I created and developed the
LA Greek Fest ldquoIrsquom honored to have served in the Cathedralrsquos
development during the past twenty years and wish to continue
providing my talents and dedicated service to the future progress and
enrichment of our Saint Sophia parish communityrdquo
Karen Sarames ndash Irsquove had the honor of serving on the Parish Council
for the past 10 years I got involved as a means to serve Christ through
his church Throughout my life the church has been there for me
from the time of my baptism through the years of Sunday school
GOYA Young Adults choir adult bible study and the recent death of
my parents Christ through his church has guided me morally
and spiritually by providing education moral guidance fellowship
and love I wanted to give back to his church and to the community
the love and the support that were so freely given to me and I would
like to serve the church in the manner befitting my talents
Dorothy Spirus - As a member of St Sophia Cathedral for nearly 20
years Ive noticed a void in activities and functions offered by the
Cathedral that nurture involvement friendship and belonging for all
ages I would like to serve on the Parish Council so I may be
instrumental in developing events that range from intellectual to
outright fun My hope is to bring the entire community closer together
through increased interaction whether it be through service or
celebration Connectivity isnt just for electronic devices
14
15th Annual Christmas Musicfest Tonight
Saint Sophia Cathedral 15th Annual Christmas
Musicfest under the Byzantine Dome - Rejoice
Sunday December 9 2012 at 700 pm The program will include Orthodox Christmas
hymns and chants several selections from the
oratorio Messiah by George F Handel and
traditional carols of the holiday season The
concert will feature three chanters Carole
Choucair Oueijan Dimitri Liogris and Michael
ontaxis along with Nicole French Suzanne
Gilman Eleni Pantages Michele Patzakis
Prappas Dalia Rodriguez Karen Sarames
Estelle Skouras Kathy Spilos and Christopher
Yokas as soloists the Saint Sophia Cathedral
Choir and Chamber Ensemble under the direction of Jim H Kollias
and the Harmonies of Saint Thomas all girlsrsquo choir under the
direction of Antonio Espinal Free will offering
Reception immediately following the concert in the Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall and the Maria Maniatakos Pavilion
We rejoice in the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and we
rejoice in the first Christmas celebrated in the new Huffington
Center at Saint Sophia
SAVE THE DATE
DECEMBER 16TH FOLLOWING DIVINE LITURGY amp CHRISTMAS
PAGEANT
ST SOPHIAS GREEK FOLKDANCING GROUPS
NINTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
On Sunday December 16th following Divine Liturgy and the
Christmas pageant please join us in the Maniatakos Fellowship
Hall for our
NINTH ANNUAL FDF CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
All proceeds to benefit St Sophias Greek folk dancing groups We
will have all kinds of goodies such as baklava koulourakia
melomakarona chocolate chip cookies brownies cupcakes etc
Please help support your fellow parishioners who participate in the
folk dancing program by purchasing our homemade sweets
Thank you for your continued support and Merry Christmas
Phone orders are accepted Please call Demitra 818-903-7059
15
BOOKSTORE NEWS - Books for Advent
The forty days before Christmas (November 15-December 24) are a
time of prayer fasting and almsgiving as we anticipate the birth and
twelve days later the baptism of Christ
ldquoThe Winter Pascha Readings for the Christmas-Epiphany Seasonrdquo by
Father Thomas Hopko contains forty meditations to be read during
Advent Christmas and Epiphany The meditations reference biblical
readings liturgical hymns and verses writings of the saints Church
Fathers and teachings of more contemporary guides to the Christian
life
ldquoDaily Meditations and Prayers for the Christmas Advent Fast and
Epiphany Living the Days of Advent and Epiphany According to the
Orthodox Church Calendarrdquo by Presbytera Emily Harakas amp Father
Anthony Coniaris includes scripture readings selections from liturgical
services a Scripture verse and an inspiring meditation for each day
You will find these wonderful spiritual companions in our bookstore In
the prayer of Presbytera Harakas may they ldquogive us Christmas from
within that we may share it from without on all sides all around us
wherever there is needrdquo
DANCE FOR FUN CLASS For Everyone When Wednesdays January
9th till March 13 2013 Where St Sophia
Huffington Center Time 7pm - 9pm Fee
$150 ($15 per session) INSTRUCTOR RAMSAY
SEIKALY ramdonseikhotmailcomCome
and learn all the dances you need to know
for festivals weddings and other Greek
events Guest instructors each week will be
brought in to teach specialized regions and
historical context of the regions the dances come from Bring your dance shoes and we
will see you in January
The Hellenic Society of Constantinople will celebrate their
46th ANNUAL VASILOPITA DINNER DANCE ON JANUARY 12 2013 at the
Wilshire Country Club 301 N Rossmore Ave Los Angeles
The evening will include music dancing and the traditional cutting of
the Vasilopita with the Gold Coin Well be honoring our very dear
Agapie and Harry Pappas for their continuous support of the Hellenic
Society of Constantinople and the Ecumenical Patriarchate For more
information please call Mary Morrison at (818)500-0904 or Jeanette
Owens Benedatos at (323)660-5707 Thank you Mary
16
VIP CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
AND
41st ANNIVERSARY OF PHILOPTOHOS VIPs You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the joy of
the season and also the 41st Anniversary of Philoptohos VIPs
We will honor our founder Christine Peratis and take a
sentimental video journey from 1971-2012 We will see and
remember old friends and memorable events of the past
We are delighted and proud to hold our event in the new
Huffington Center Maniatakos Fellowship Hall at Saint
Sophia There will be door prizes Christmas Carols and great
fellowship
You wonrsquot want to miss this outstanding event
THURSDAY DECEMBER 13 2012
Buffet Luncheon - $2500 per person
Reservations ndash Required by Deadline ndash December 9th
For more information please call Vivi Demopoulos
(310)215-3130 or Mersy Loukaris (323)661-1592
Please detach this form and mail this portion with your check
to Vivi Demopoulos ndash 7485 McConnell Ave Los Angeles CA
90045 Checks payable to Philoptohos VIP
My name and address are below
Name _____________________________________________
Telephone _________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________
Listed below are the names of the guests for whom payment
is enclosed $25person _________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
17
18
19
For those who are sick or sufferinghellip
St James advises us ldquoIf 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 forgivenrdquo (James 513-14)
Ensuring that St Sophiarsquos 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 Cathedralrsquos office hours
As you request prayer you may also wish to make an offering to
Saint Sophiarsquos Altar Fund Label ldquoFor the health ofhelliprdquo
PLEASE PRINT CLEARY
Please submit this form to
Saint Sophia Cathedral Office
1324 S Normandie Ave
Los Angeles CA 90006
ldquoWhen you write or update your will please remember Saint Sophia Cathedral Your gift will live into eternityrdquo
20
5
HYMNS OF THE DAY
Resurrection Apolytikion - Tone 2
When you descended to death O immortal life you struck
Hades dead by the flash of your Divinity when you raised
the dead from under the earth all the Powers of heaven
cried out Giver of life Christ our God glory to you
Apolytikion of the Conception of St Anna - Tone 4
Against all hope the bonds of barrenness are loosed today
For God has hearkened unto Joachim and Anna clearly
promising that they would bear a godly maiden He who
commanded the angel to cry out to her Hail full of grace
the Lord is with you will be born of her the infinite One
Himself becoming man
Troparion of Saint Sophia (Holy Wisdom) ndash Tone 8
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
Kontakion of the Conception - Tone 3
Today the world rejoices in the conception of Anna wrought
by God For she bore the One who beyond comprehension
conceived the
Logos
6
MEMORIALS
Peter John Kousakis ndash 40 Days Pauline Tassop
Panos Angels ndash 1 Year John Tassop
Daniel Nick Christy- 14 Years ErnieTassop
Steve George Bonorris Nicholas Tassop
Koula Bonorris George Gialketsis
George Steve Bonorris Sandi Price
Panayiota Bonorris Helen Karnezis
Chris Polivios Bonorris George Karnezis
Katina
May their memory be eternalhellip
ALTAR CANDLES
Both sides offered in loving memory of Steve George Bonorris
Koula Bonorris George Steve Bonorris Panayiota Bonorris and
Chris Polivios Bonorris by The Bonorris Families
ALTAR TABLE CANDLES
Both sides offered in loving memory of Daniel Nick Christy by
Mrs Nick Christy and The John Peterson Family
SOLEA CANDLES
Both sides offered in loving memory of Pauline John Ernie and
Nicholas Tassop and George Gialketsis by Mary Tassop and
Lola Gialketsis and Family
PERPETUAL LIGHTS
Offered in loving memory of Sandi Price by her mother and
special friends
Offered in loving memory of Helen and George Karnezis and
Katina
ALTAR FLOWERS
Both sides offered in loving memory of Peter John Kousakis by
his children John Christina James and his grandchildren
Anastasia Kathryn Peter and Telly
COFFEE HOUR
Offered in loving memory of Peter John Kousakis by his children
John Christina James and his grandchildren Anastasia
Kathryn Peter and Telly
7
EPISTLE READING
EPISTLE READERBERTHA ANGELS
Priest Let Us Attendhellip
Reader Verse The righteous shall rejoice in the LordhellipOh
God hear my cry
Priest Wisdomhellip
Reader The Reading is from St Pauls Letter to the
Galatians 422-27
Priest Let us be Attentive
Reader BRETHREN Abraham had two sons one by a
slave and one by a free woman But the son of the slave
was born according to the flesh the son of the free
woman through promise Now this is an allegory these
women are two covenants One is from Mount Sinai
bearing children for slavery she is Hagar Now Hagar is
Mount Sinai in Arabia she corresponds to the present
Jerusalem for she is in slavery with her children But the
Jerusalem above is free and she is our mother For it is
written Rejoice O barren one who does not bear
break forth and shout you who are not in travail for the
children of the desolate one are many more than the
children of her that is married
8
GOSPEL READING
The Reading is from The Gospel of Luke 1310-17
At that time Jesus was teaching in one of the
synagogues on the sabbath And there was a woman
who had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years she was
bent over and could not fully straighten herself And
when Jesus saw her he called her and said to her
Woman you are freed from your infirmity And he laid
his hands upon her and immediately she was made
straight and she praised God But the ruler of the
synagogue indignant because Jesus had healed on the
sabbath said to the people There are six days on which
work ought to be done come on those days and be
healed and not on the sabbath day Then the Lord
answered him You hypocrites Does not each of you on
the sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger
and lead it away to water it And ought not this woman
a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen
years be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day As
he said this all his adversaries were put to shame and all
the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were
done by him
9
10
MINISTRY NEWS
PHILOPTOHOS NEW
Our ldquoAngel Treerdquo is up in the Narthex for Christmas gifts for the needy Your
most generous contributions last year made a huge difference in the lives
of the families who received your presents This year we have a number
of families that need our help again and we know you will respond with
love as you have in the past The holidays are a time to pray and we can
offer a little lsquomiraclersquo in our own way We are delivering the gifts on
December 16th Please be sure you have returned your gift to the church
before the 15th and label it for ldquoPhiloptohos Angel Treerdquo
POINSETTIAS FOR THE SHUT-INS
Our Sunshine Chairman Helene Ballas will be ordering poinsettias soon
for the shut-ins Please let her know if there is someone who should be
added to our list that would like to receive a plant for some lsquoChristmasrsquo
cheer You may call Helene at 818-642-8011 The plants may be picked
up in the Maniatakos foyer at coffee hour on Sunday December 16th
Outreach
We are currently helping a number of individuals who are in financial
difficulties and others with illnesses If you would like to donate a gift card
from Target Walmart or RalphsFood for Less for $25 or more we will use it
for our outreach program to help some of these families and individuals
The holidays are always difficult for those who are suffering sick and
lonely
Donrsquot forget our new lsquocollectionrsquo for the Los Angeles Mission ldquoin and outrdquo
people they serve We are collecting lsquotravel sizersquo items such as shampoo
deodorant mouthwash and lotions in zip-lock small baggies The Mission
will hand these out to the people who come in to get cleaned up have a
meal and return to the streets You may bring your donations to church
on Sundays and put them at the front door where we will have someone
stationed to collect your item Thank you
May we truly reach out to help our fellow man and do the work of the
Lord this holiday season with loving hearts and tolerance for those who
are suffering
Please support our Debutante Ball on January 20th We hope you will
consider putting a greeting into the Program Album All of the proceeds
that Philoptohos makes from our fundraisers goes out to help people in our
community at the Los Angeles Mission and at the Salvin School
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas
With love in Christrsquos service
Virginia Noyes and the Philoptohos Board of Directors
11
MINISTRY NEWS (continued)
PHILANTHROPIA NEWS
STREET OUTREACH Childrenrsquos Hospital of Los Angeles has for many
decades reached out to help abandoned children Dr Nikos
Stefanidis PhD a Staff Psychologist at Childrenrsquos Hospital LA is
the Clinical Director of this High Risk Program You could help Dr
Nikos by purchasing new items such as the following T-Shirts (M-
L) Boxers (M-L) White Socks Blankets Sleeping
Bags Sweatshirts Snacks WaterJuices Bus Tokens
Sneakers Hygiene Items (Travel Size) Tooth Brushes amp
Toothpaste Shampoo Deodorant Sun Screen -- be sure to label
them for DR NIKOS STEFANIDIS and leave them by the clothing
bins We will make sure that he comes to pick them up Thank you
ANNUAL APPEAL LETTERS Were mailed out Wednesday December
5th to all our supporters and friends Thank you in advance for your
awesome contributions
USED CLOTHING and CANNED GOODS Please identify all
clothing donations on the outside of the bags by indicating
whether they are for men women or children The receptacles for
used clothing and canned goods are located side by side near
the chapel Thank you
PHILANTHROPIA WEBSITE wwwphilanthropiaministryorg
God bless you Father Peter
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS Donations are being accepted for the upcoming
Christmas holiday decorations Memorial names
will also be accepted Donations accepted in
any amount Please make checks payable to
Saint Sophia Cathedral and mention Christmas
flowers For additional information please see
Jimmy Thank You
APARTMENT AVAILABLE FOR RENT - Saint Sophia Residences
2 Bedroom Apartment Please call Ann Pappas at 323-737-2424
Ext 207
12
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS TODAY
Elections to the Parish Council and the Audit Committee
Immediately following Divine Liturgy in the Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall TODAY
Get to know the candidates running for the
Parish Councilhellip
Irene Andreadis - I was raised and grew up at St Sophia which has
been my parish for my entire life I sang in the Choir for 12 years and
served on the Parish Council for 9 years as Recording Secretary I
would like to resume service to my Parish as my expression of
gratitude humility and love for my Lord for his countless blessings
known and unknown I ask Him for his guidance in doing His Will and
His work for the good of our Parish our orthodox faith and community
in whatever capacity he chooses for me
Jeanine Hanna - It has been a unique honor and privilege to serve
on our Parish Council over the past 3 years allowing me to grow both
personally and spiritually After volunteering at our first Greek Festival I
continued my service by helping restructure our front office and to fill
a temporary staffing need Currently I work in our church office two
days a week I also serve as our Stewardship Volunteer Rep and our
Narthex Greeter where I believe it is one of my greatest blessings and
personal satisfaction meeting and greeting our parishioners new and
old I couldnt feel closer to my church community and I so look
forward to the opportunity to continue to serve God in any way I can
John Kopatsis - As an Orthodox Christian and a member of the St
Sophia Cathedral family I consider an honor and a privilege to be
given the opportunity to be of service as a potential member of the
Parish Council Service arises out of the need to translate Christian love
into concrete gestures and it is the vehicle with which the mission and
the goals of the St Sophia Cathedral community are accomplished
The primary element of this service for me is the spiritual growth of
others It is with helping others to grow spiritually that we can spiritually
grow ourselves If elected I am looking forward to assist our clergy in
fulfilling this goal
13
Get to know the candidates running for the
Parish Council Continuedhellip
Glenn Lianos - I have been a member of St Sophia for over 20 years
My 3 children were baptized here and we have raised them in the
faith My wife Antonia has been a Sunday school teacher for the last
seven years and my 2 sons Julian and Max serve in the alter I have
been active in Greek school and the Dance program At this point in
time I feel it is also my duty to step up and serve the church that has
served me as well as my family I would like to donate my time to help
St Sophia continue to grow and thrive with an emphasis in keeping the
youth at church Thank you for your consideration
Ted Pastras - I have been a member of St Sophia Cathedral for
more than 30 years and a member of the Parish Council since 1994mdash
currently serving as Vice President and Chairman of Civic amp Cultural
Affairs I have also served as Security Director Vice President four
terms as President (1999-2002) Chief Program Coordinator for the BLQ
Development Project President of the BLQ Business Improvement
District and continue to serve as Chief Liaison Coordinator to City Hall
amp the Mayorrsquos Office In 1999 my wife amp I created and developed the
LA Greek Fest ldquoIrsquom honored to have served in the Cathedralrsquos
development during the past twenty years and wish to continue
providing my talents and dedicated service to the future progress and
enrichment of our Saint Sophia parish communityrdquo
Karen Sarames ndash Irsquove had the honor of serving on the Parish Council
for the past 10 years I got involved as a means to serve Christ through
his church Throughout my life the church has been there for me
from the time of my baptism through the years of Sunday school
GOYA Young Adults choir adult bible study and the recent death of
my parents Christ through his church has guided me morally
and spiritually by providing education moral guidance fellowship
and love I wanted to give back to his church and to the community
the love and the support that were so freely given to me and I would
like to serve the church in the manner befitting my talents
Dorothy Spirus - As a member of St Sophia Cathedral for nearly 20
years Ive noticed a void in activities and functions offered by the
Cathedral that nurture involvement friendship and belonging for all
ages I would like to serve on the Parish Council so I may be
instrumental in developing events that range from intellectual to
outright fun My hope is to bring the entire community closer together
through increased interaction whether it be through service or
celebration Connectivity isnt just for electronic devices
14
15th Annual Christmas Musicfest Tonight
Saint Sophia Cathedral 15th Annual Christmas
Musicfest under the Byzantine Dome - Rejoice
Sunday December 9 2012 at 700 pm The program will include Orthodox Christmas
hymns and chants several selections from the
oratorio Messiah by George F Handel and
traditional carols of the holiday season The
concert will feature three chanters Carole
Choucair Oueijan Dimitri Liogris and Michael
ontaxis along with Nicole French Suzanne
Gilman Eleni Pantages Michele Patzakis
Prappas Dalia Rodriguez Karen Sarames
Estelle Skouras Kathy Spilos and Christopher
Yokas as soloists the Saint Sophia Cathedral
Choir and Chamber Ensemble under the direction of Jim H Kollias
and the Harmonies of Saint Thomas all girlsrsquo choir under the
direction of Antonio Espinal Free will offering
Reception immediately following the concert in the Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall and the Maria Maniatakos Pavilion
We rejoice in the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and we
rejoice in the first Christmas celebrated in the new Huffington
Center at Saint Sophia
SAVE THE DATE
DECEMBER 16TH FOLLOWING DIVINE LITURGY amp CHRISTMAS
PAGEANT
ST SOPHIAS GREEK FOLKDANCING GROUPS
NINTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
On Sunday December 16th following Divine Liturgy and the
Christmas pageant please join us in the Maniatakos Fellowship
Hall for our
NINTH ANNUAL FDF CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
All proceeds to benefit St Sophias Greek folk dancing groups We
will have all kinds of goodies such as baklava koulourakia
melomakarona chocolate chip cookies brownies cupcakes etc
Please help support your fellow parishioners who participate in the
folk dancing program by purchasing our homemade sweets
Thank you for your continued support and Merry Christmas
Phone orders are accepted Please call Demitra 818-903-7059
15
BOOKSTORE NEWS - Books for Advent
The forty days before Christmas (November 15-December 24) are a
time of prayer fasting and almsgiving as we anticipate the birth and
twelve days later the baptism of Christ
ldquoThe Winter Pascha Readings for the Christmas-Epiphany Seasonrdquo by
Father Thomas Hopko contains forty meditations to be read during
Advent Christmas and Epiphany The meditations reference biblical
readings liturgical hymns and verses writings of the saints Church
Fathers and teachings of more contemporary guides to the Christian
life
ldquoDaily Meditations and Prayers for the Christmas Advent Fast and
Epiphany Living the Days of Advent and Epiphany According to the
Orthodox Church Calendarrdquo by Presbytera Emily Harakas amp Father
Anthony Coniaris includes scripture readings selections from liturgical
services a Scripture verse and an inspiring meditation for each day
You will find these wonderful spiritual companions in our bookstore In
the prayer of Presbytera Harakas may they ldquogive us Christmas from
within that we may share it from without on all sides all around us
wherever there is needrdquo
DANCE FOR FUN CLASS For Everyone When Wednesdays January
9th till March 13 2013 Where St Sophia
Huffington Center Time 7pm - 9pm Fee
$150 ($15 per session) INSTRUCTOR RAMSAY
SEIKALY ramdonseikhotmailcomCome
and learn all the dances you need to know
for festivals weddings and other Greek
events Guest instructors each week will be
brought in to teach specialized regions and
historical context of the regions the dances come from Bring your dance shoes and we
will see you in January
The Hellenic Society of Constantinople will celebrate their
46th ANNUAL VASILOPITA DINNER DANCE ON JANUARY 12 2013 at the
Wilshire Country Club 301 N Rossmore Ave Los Angeles
The evening will include music dancing and the traditional cutting of
the Vasilopita with the Gold Coin Well be honoring our very dear
Agapie and Harry Pappas for their continuous support of the Hellenic
Society of Constantinople and the Ecumenical Patriarchate For more
information please call Mary Morrison at (818)500-0904 or Jeanette
Owens Benedatos at (323)660-5707 Thank you Mary
16
VIP CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
AND
41st ANNIVERSARY OF PHILOPTOHOS VIPs You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the joy of
the season and also the 41st Anniversary of Philoptohos VIPs
We will honor our founder Christine Peratis and take a
sentimental video journey from 1971-2012 We will see and
remember old friends and memorable events of the past
We are delighted and proud to hold our event in the new
Huffington Center Maniatakos Fellowship Hall at Saint
Sophia There will be door prizes Christmas Carols and great
fellowship
You wonrsquot want to miss this outstanding event
THURSDAY DECEMBER 13 2012
Buffet Luncheon - $2500 per person
Reservations ndash Required by Deadline ndash December 9th
For more information please call Vivi Demopoulos
(310)215-3130 or Mersy Loukaris (323)661-1592
Please detach this form and mail this portion with your check
to Vivi Demopoulos ndash 7485 McConnell Ave Los Angeles CA
90045 Checks payable to Philoptohos VIP
My name and address are below
Name _____________________________________________
Telephone _________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________
Listed below are the names of the guests for whom payment
is enclosed $25person _________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
17
18
19
For those who are sick or sufferinghellip
St James advises us ldquoIf 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 forgivenrdquo (James 513-14)
Ensuring that St Sophiarsquos 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 Cathedralrsquos office hours
As you request prayer you may also wish to make an offering to
Saint Sophiarsquos Altar Fund Label ldquoFor the health ofhelliprdquo
PLEASE PRINT CLEARY
Please submit this form to
Saint Sophia Cathedral Office
1324 S Normandie Ave
Los Angeles CA 90006
ldquoWhen you write or update your will please remember Saint Sophia Cathedral Your gift will live into eternityrdquo
20
6
MEMORIALS
Peter John Kousakis ndash 40 Days Pauline Tassop
Panos Angels ndash 1 Year John Tassop
Daniel Nick Christy- 14 Years ErnieTassop
Steve George Bonorris Nicholas Tassop
Koula Bonorris George Gialketsis
George Steve Bonorris Sandi Price
Panayiota Bonorris Helen Karnezis
Chris Polivios Bonorris George Karnezis
Katina
May their memory be eternalhellip
ALTAR CANDLES
Both sides offered in loving memory of Steve George Bonorris
Koula Bonorris George Steve Bonorris Panayiota Bonorris and
Chris Polivios Bonorris by The Bonorris Families
ALTAR TABLE CANDLES
Both sides offered in loving memory of Daniel Nick Christy by
Mrs Nick Christy and The John Peterson Family
SOLEA CANDLES
Both sides offered in loving memory of Pauline John Ernie and
Nicholas Tassop and George Gialketsis by Mary Tassop and
Lola Gialketsis and Family
PERPETUAL LIGHTS
Offered in loving memory of Sandi Price by her mother and
special friends
Offered in loving memory of Helen and George Karnezis and
Katina
ALTAR FLOWERS
Both sides offered in loving memory of Peter John Kousakis by
his children John Christina James and his grandchildren
Anastasia Kathryn Peter and Telly
COFFEE HOUR
Offered in loving memory of Peter John Kousakis by his children
John Christina James and his grandchildren Anastasia
Kathryn Peter and Telly
7
EPISTLE READING
EPISTLE READERBERTHA ANGELS
Priest Let Us Attendhellip
Reader Verse The righteous shall rejoice in the LordhellipOh
God hear my cry
Priest Wisdomhellip
Reader The Reading is from St Pauls Letter to the
Galatians 422-27
Priest Let us be Attentive
Reader BRETHREN Abraham had two sons one by a
slave and one by a free woman But the son of the slave
was born according to the flesh the son of the free
woman through promise Now this is an allegory these
women are two covenants One is from Mount Sinai
bearing children for slavery she is Hagar Now Hagar is
Mount Sinai in Arabia she corresponds to the present
Jerusalem for she is in slavery with her children But the
Jerusalem above is free and she is our mother For it is
written Rejoice O barren one who does not bear
break forth and shout you who are not in travail for the
children of the desolate one are many more than the
children of her that is married
8
GOSPEL READING
The Reading is from The Gospel of Luke 1310-17
At that time Jesus was teaching in one of the
synagogues on the sabbath And there was a woman
who had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years she was
bent over and could not fully straighten herself And
when Jesus saw her he called her and said to her
Woman you are freed from your infirmity And he laid
his hands upon her and immediately she was made
straight and she praised God But the ruler of the
synagogue indignant because Jesus had healed on the
sabbath said to the people There are six days on which
work ought to be done come on those days and be
healed and not on the sabbath day Then the Lord
answered him You hypocrites Does not each of you on
the sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger
and lead it away to water it And ought not this woman
a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen
years be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day As
he said this all his adversaries were put to shame and all
the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were
done by him
9
10
MINISTRY NEWS
PHILOPTOHOS NEW
Our ldquoAngel Treerdquo is up in the Narthex for Christmas gifts for the needy Your
most generous contributions last year made a huge difference in the lives
of the families who received your presents This year we have a number
of families that need our help again and we know you will respond with
love as you have in the past The holidays are a time to pray and we can
offer a little lsquomiraclersquo in our own way We are delivering the gifts on
December 16th Please be sure you have returned your gift to the church
before the 15th and label it for ldquoPhiloptohos Angel Treerdquo
POINSETTIAS FOR THE SHUT-INS
Our Sunshine Chairman Helene Ballas will be ordering poinsettias soon
for the shut-ins Please let her know if there is someone who should be
added to our list that would like to receive a plant for some lsquoChristmasrsquo
cheer You may call Helene at 818-642-8011 The plants may be picked
up in the Maniatakos foyer at coffee hour on Sunday December 16th
Outreach
We are currently helping a number of individuals who are in financial
difficulties and others with illnesses If you would like to donate a gift card
from Target Walmart or RalphsFood for Less for $25 or more we will use it
for our outreach program to help some of these families and individuals
The holidays are always difficult for those who are suffering sick and
lonely
Donrsquot forget our new lsquocollectionrsquo for the Los Angeles Mission ldquoin and outrdquo
people they serve We are collecting lsquotravel sizersquo items such as shampoo
deodorant mouthwash and lotions in zip-lock small baggies The Mission
will hand these out to the people who come in to get cleaned up have a
meal and return to the streets You may bring your donations to church
on Sundays and put them at the front door where we will have someone
stationed to collect your item Thank you
May we truly reach out to help our fellow man and do the work of the
Lord this holiday season with loving hearts and tolerance for those who
are suffering
Please support our Debutante Ball on January 20th We hope you will
consider putting a greeting into the Program Album All of the proceeds
that Philoptohos makes from our fundraisers goes out to help people in our
community at the Los Angeles Mission and at the Salvin School
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas
With love in Christrsquos service
Virginia Noyes and the Philoptohos Board of Directors
11
MINISTRY NEWS (continued)
PHILANTHROPIA NEWS
STREET OUTREACH Childrenrsquos Hospital of Los Angeles has for many
decades reached out to help abandoned children Dr Nikos
Stefanidis PhD a Staff Psychologist at Childrenrsquos Hospital LA is
the Clinical Director of this High Risk Program You could help Dr
Nikos by purchasing new items such as the following T-Shirts (M-
L) Boxers (M-L) White Socks Blankets Sleeping
Bags Sweatshirts Snacks WaterJuices Bus Tokens
Sneakers Hygiene Items (Travel Size) Tooth Brushes amp
Toothpaste Shampoo Deodorant Sun Screen -- be sure to label
them for DR NIKOS STEFANIDIS and leave them by the clothing
bins We will make sure that he comes to pick them up Thank you
ANNUAL APPEAL LETTERS Were mailed out Wednesday December
5th to all our supporters and friends Thank you in advance for your
awesome contributions
USED CLOTHING and CANNED GOODS Please identify all
clothing donations on the outside of the bags by indicating
whether they are for men women or children The receptacles for
used clothing and canned goods are located side by side near
the chapel Thank you
PHILANTHROPIA WEBSITE wwwphilanthropiaministryorg
God bless you Father Peter
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS Donations are being accepted for the upcoming
Christmas holiday decorations Memorial names
will also be accepted Donations accepted in
any amount Please make checks payable to
Saint Sophia Cathedral and mention Christmas
flowers For additional information please see
Jimmy Thank You
APARTMENT AVAILABLE FOR RENT - Saint Sophia Residences
2 Bedroom Apartment Please call Ann Pappas at 323-737-2424
Ext 207
12
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS TODAY
Elections to the Parish Council and the Audit Committee
Immediately following Divine Liturgy in the Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall TODAY
Get to know the candidates running for the
Parish Councilhellip
Irene Andreadis - I was raised and grew up at St Sophia which has
been my parish for my entire life I sang in the Choir for 12 years and
served on the Parish Council for 9 years as Recording Secretary I
would like to resume service to my Parish as my expression of
gratitude humility and love for my Lord for his countless blessings
known and unknown I ask Him for his guidance in doing His Will and
His work for the good of our Parish our orthodox faith and community
in whatever capacity he chooses for me
Jeanine Hanna - It has been a unique honor and privilege to serve
on our Parish Council over the past 3 years allowing me to grow both
personally and spiritually After volunteering at our first Greek Festival I
continued my service by helping restructure our front office and to fill
a temporary staffing need Currently I work in our church office two
days a week I also serve as our Stewardship Volunteer Rep and our
Narthex Greeter where I believe it is one of my greatest blessings and
personal satisfaction meeting and greeting our parishioners new and
old I couldnt feel closer to my church community and I so look
forward to the opportunity to continue to serve God in any way I can
John Kopatsis - As an Orthodox Christian and a member of the St
Sophia Cathedral family I consider an honor and a privilege to be
given the opportunity to be of service as a potential member of the
Parish Council Service arises out of the need to translate Christian love
into concrete gestures and it is the vehicle with which the mission and
the goals of the St Sophia Cathedral community are accomplished
The primary element of this service for me is the spiritual growth of
others It is with helping others to grow spiritually that we can spiritually
grow ourselves If elected I am looking forward to assist our clergy in
fulfilling this goal
13
Get to know the candidates running for the
Parish Council Continuedhellip
Glenn Lianos - I have been a member of St Sophia for over 20 years
My 3 children were baptized here and we have raised them in the
faith My wife Antonia has been a Sunday school teacher for the last
seven years and my 2 sons Julian and Max serve in the alter I have
been active in Greek school and the Dance program At this point in
time I feel it is also my duty to step up and serve the church that has
served me as well as my family I would like to donate my time to help
St Sophia continue to grow and thrive with an emphasis in keeping the
youth at church Thank you for your consideration
Ted Pastras - I have been a member of St Sophia Cathedral for
more than 30 years and a member of the Parish Council since 1994mdash
currently serving as Vice President and Chairman of Civic amp Cultural
Affairs I have also served as Security Director Vice President four
terms as President (1999-2002) Chief Program Coordinator for the BLQ
Development Project President of the BLQ Business Improvement
District and continue to serve as Chief Liaison Coordinator to City Hall
amp the Mayorrsquos Office In 1999 my wife amp I created and developed the
LA Greek Fest ldquoIrsquom honored to have served in the Cathedralrsquos
development during the past twenty years and wish to continue
providing my talents and dedicated service to the future progress and
enrichment of our Saint Sophia parish communityrdquo
Karen Sarames ndash Irsquove had the honor of serving on the Parish Council
for the past 10 years I got involved as a means to serve Christ through
his church Throughout my life the church has been there for me
from the time of my baptism through the years of Sunday school
GOYA Young Adults choir adult bible study and the recent death of
my parents Christ through his church has guided me morally
and spiritually by providing education moral guidance fellowship
and love I wanted to give back to his church and to the community
the love and the support that were so freely given to me and I would
like to serve the church in the manner befitting my talents
Dorothy Spirus - As a member of St Sophia Cathedral for nearly 20
years Ive noticed a void in activities and functions offered by the
Cathedral that nurture involvement friendship and belonging for all
ages I would like to serve on the Parish Council so I may be
instrumental in developing events that range from intellectual to
outright fun My hope is to bring the entire community closer together
through increased interaction whether it be through service or
celebration Connectivity isnt just for electronic devices
14
15th Annual Christmas Musicfest Tonight
Saint Sophia Cathedral 15th Annual Christmas
Musicfest under the Byzantine Dome - Rejoice
Sunday December 9 2012 at 700 pm The program will include Orthodox Christmas
hymns and chants several selections from the
oratorio Messiah by George F Handel and
traditional carols of the holiday season The
concert will feature three chanters Carole
Choucair Oueijan Dimitri Liogris and Michael
ontaxis along with Nicole French Suzanne
Gilman Eleni Pantages Michele Patzakis
Prappas Dalia Rodriguez Karen Sarames
Estelle Skouras Kathy Spilos and Christopher
Yokas as soloists the Saint Sophia Cathedral
Choir and Chamber Ensemble under the direction of Jim H Kollias
and the Harmonies of Saint Thomas all girlsrsquo choir under the
direction of Antonio Espinal Free will offering
Reception immediately following the concert in the Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall and the Maria Maniatakos Pavilion
We rejoice in the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and we
rejoice in the first Christmas celebrated in the new Huffington
Center at Saint Sophia
SAVE THE DATE
DECEMBER 16TH FOLLOWING DIVINE LITURGY amp CHRISTMAS
PAGEANT
ST SOPHIAS GREEK FOLKDANCING GROUPS
NINTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
On Sunday December 16th following Divine Liturgy and the
Christmas pageant please join us in the Maniatakos Fellowship
Hall for our
NINTH ANNUAL FDF CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
All proceeds to benefit St Sophias Greek folk dancing groups We
will have all kinds of goodies such as baklava koulourakia
melomakarona chocolate chip cookies brownies cupcakes etc
Please help support your fellow parishioners who participate in the
folk dancing program by purchasing our homemade sweets
Thank you for your continued support and Merry Christmas
Phone orders are accepted Please call Demitra 818-903-7059
15
BOOKSTORE NEWS - Books for Advent
The forty days before Christmas (November 15-December 24) are a
time of prayer fasting and almsgiving as we anticipate the birth and
twelve days later the baptism of Christ
ldquoThe Winter Pascha Readings for the Christmas-Epiphany Seasonrdquo by
Father Thomas Hopko contains forty meditations to be read during
Advent Christmas and Epiphany The meditations reference biblical
readings liturgical hymns and verses writings of the saints Church
Fathers and teachings of more contemporary guides to the Christian
life
ldquoDaily Meditations and Prayers for the Christmas Advent Fast and
Epiphany Living the Days of Advent and Epiphany According to the
Orthodox Church Calendarrdquo by Presbytera Emily Harakas amp Father
Anthony Coniaris includes scripture readings selections from liturgical
services a Scripture verse and an inspiring meditation for each day
You will find these wonderful spiritual companions in our bookstore In
the prayer of Presbytera Harakas may they ldquogive us Christmas from
within that we may share it from without on all sides all around us
wherever there is needrdquo
DANCE FOR FUN CLASS For Everyone When Wednesdays January
9th till March 13 2013 Where St Sophia
Huffington Center Time 7pm - 9pm Fee
$150 ($15 per session) INSTRUCTOR RAMSAY
SEIKALY ramdonseikhotmailcomCome
and learn all the dances you need to know
for festivals weddings and other Greek
events Guest instructors each week will be
brought in to teach specialized regions and
historical context of the regions the dances come from Bring your dance shoes and we
will see you in January
The Hellenic Society of Constantinople will celebrate their
46th ANNUAL VASILOPITA DINNER DANCE ON JANUARY 12 2013 at the
Wilshire Country Club 301 N Rossmore Ave Los Angeles
The evening will include music dancing and the traditional cutting of
the Vasilopita with the Gold Coin Well be honoring our very dear
Agapie and Harry Pappas for their continuous support of the Hellenic
Society of Constantinople and the Ecumenical Patriarchate For more
information please call Mary Morrison at (818)500-0904 or Jeanette
Owens Benedatos at (323)660-5707 Thank you Mary
16
VIP CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
AND
41st ANNIVERSARY OF PHILOPTOHOS VIPs You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the joy of
the season and also the 41st Anniversary of Philoptohos VIPs
We will honor our founder Christine Peratis and take a
sentimental video journey from 1971-2012 We will see and
remember old friends and memorable events of the past
We are delighted and proud to hold our event in the new
Huffington Center Maniatakos Fellowship Hall at Saint
Sophia There will be door prizes Christmas Carols and great
fellowship
You wonrsquot want to miss this outstanding event
THURSDAY DECEMBER 13 2012
Buffet Luncheon - $2500 per person
Reservations ndash Required by Deadline ndash December 9th
For more information please call Vivi Demopoulos
(310)215-3130 or Mersy Loukaris (323)661-1592
Please detach this form and mail this portion with your check
to Vivi Demopoulos ndash 7485 McConnell Ave Los Angeles CA
90045 Checks payable to Philoptohos VIP
My name and address are below
Name _____________________________________________
Telephone _________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________
Listed below are the names of the guests for whom payment
is enclosed $25person _________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
17
18
19
For those who are sick or sufferinghellip
St James advises us ldquoIf 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 forgivenrdquo (James 513-14)
Ensuring that St Sophiarsquos 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 Cathedralrsquos office hours
As you request prayer you may also wish to make an offering to
Saint Sophiarsquos Altar Fund Label ldquoFor the health ofhelliprdquo
PLEASE PRINT CLEARY
Please submit this form to
Saint Sophia Cathedral Office
1324 S Normandie Ave
Los Angeles CA 90006
ldquoWhen you write or update your will please remember Saint Sophia Cathedral Your gift will live into eternityrdquo
20
7
EPISTLE READING
EPISTLE READERBERTHA ANGELS
Priest Let Us Attendhellip
Reader Verse The righteous shall rejoice in the LordhellipOh
God hear my cry
Priest Wisdomhellip
Reader The Reading is from St Pauls Letter to the
Galatians 422-27
Priest Let us be Attentive
Reader BRETHREN Abraham had two sons one by a
slave and one by a free woman But the son of the slave
was born according to the flesh the son of the free
woman through promise Now this is an allegory these
women are two covenants One is from Mount Sinai
bearing children for slavery she is Hagar Now Hagar is
Mount Sinai in Arabia she corresponds to the present
Jerusalem for she is in slavery with her children But the
Jerusalem above is free and she is our mother For it is
written Rejoice O barren one who does not bear
break forth and shout you who are not in travail for the
children of the desolate one are many more than the
children of her that is married
8
GOSPEL READING
The Reading is from The Gospel of Luke 1310-17
At that time Jesus was teaching in one of the
synagogues on the sabbath And there was a woman
who had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years she was
bent over and could not fully straighten herself And
when Jesus saw her he called her and said to her
Woman you are freed from your infirmity And he laid
his hands upon her and immediately she was made
straight and she praised God But the ruler of the
synagogue indignant because Jesus had healed on the
sabbath said to the people There are six days on which
work ought to be done come on those days and be
healed and not on the sabbath day Then the Lord
answered him You hypocrites Does not each of you on
the sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger
and lead it away to water it And ought not this woman
a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen
years be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day As
he said this all his adversaries were put to shame and all
the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were
done by him
9
10
MINISTRY NEWS
PHILOPTOHOS NEW
Our ldquoAngel Treerdquo is up in the Narthex for Christmas gifts for the needy Your
most generous contributions last year made a huge difference in the lives
of the families who received your presents This year we have a number
of families that need our help again and we know you will respond with
love as you have in the past The holidays are a time to pray and we can
offer a little lsquomiraclersquo in our own way We are delivering the gifts on
December 16th Please be sure you have returned your gift to the church
before the 15th and label it for ldquoPhiloptohos Angel Treerdquo
POINSETTIAS FOR THE SHUT-INS
Our Sunshine Chairman Helene Ballas will be ordering poinsettias soon
for the shut-ins Please let her know if there is someone who should be
added to our list that would like to receive a plant for some lsquoChristmasrsquo
cheer You may call Helene at 818-642-8011 The plants may be picked
up in the Maniatakos foyer at coffee hour on Sunday December 16th
Outreach
We are currently helping a number of individuals who are in financial
difficulties and others with illnesses If you would like to donate a gift card
from Target Walmart or RalphsFood for Less for $25 or more we will use it
for our outreach program to help some of these families and individuals
The holidays are always difficult for those who are suffering sick and
lonely
Donrsquot forget our new lsquocollectionrsquo for the Los Angeles Mission ldquoin and outrdquo
people they serve We are collecting lsquotravel sizersquo items such as shampoo
deodorant mouthwash and lotions in zip-lock small baggies The Mission
will hand these out to the people who come in to get cleaned up have a
meal and return to the streets You may bring your donations to church
on Sundays and put them at the front door where we will have someone
stationed to collect your item Thank you
May we truly reach out to help our fellow man and do the work of the
Lord this holiday season with loving hearts and tolerance for those who
are suffering
Please support our Debutante Ball on January 20th We hope you will
consider putting a greeting into the Program Album All of the proceeds
that Philoptohos makes from our fundraisers goes out to help people in our
community at the Los Angeles Mission and at the Salvin School
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas
With love in Christrsquos service
Virginia Noyes and the Philoptohos Board of Directors
11
MINISTRY NEWS (continued)
PHILANTHROPIA NEWS
STREET OUTREACH Childrenrsquos Hospital of Los Angeles has for many
decades reached out to help abandoned children Dr Nikos
Stefanidis PhD a Staff Psychologist at Childrenrsquos Hospital LA is
the Clinical Director of this High Risk Program You could help Dr
Nikos by purchasing new items such as the following T-Shirts (M-
L) Boxers (M-L) White Socks Blankets Sleeping
Bags Sweatshirts Snacks WaterJuices Bus Tokens
Sneakers Hygiene Items (Travel Size) Tooth Brushes amp
Toothpaste Shampoo Deodorant Sun Screen -- be sure to label
them for DR NIKOS STEFANIDIS and leave them by the clothing
bins We will make sure that he comes to pick them up Thank you
ANNUAL APPEAL LETTERS Were mailed out Wednesday December
5th to all our supporters and friends Thank you in advance for your
awesome contributions
USED CLOTHING and CANNED GOODS Please identify all
clothing donations on the outside of the bags by indicating
whether they are for men women or children The receptacles for
used clothing and canned goods are located side by side near
the chapel Thank you
PHILANTHROPIA WEBSITE wwwphilanthropiaministryorg
God bless you Father Peter
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS Donations are being accepted for the upcoming
Christmas holiday decorations Memorial names
will also be accepted Donations accepted in
any amount Please make checks payable to
Saint Sophia Cathedral and mention Christmas
flowers For additional information please see
Jimmy Thank You
APARTMENT AVAILABLE FOR RENT - Saint Sophia Residences
2 Bedroom Apartment Please call Ann Pappas at 323-737-2424
Ext 207
12
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS TODAY
Elections to the Parish Council and the Audit Committee
Immediately following Divine Liturgy in the Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall TODAY
Get to know the candidates running for the
Parish Councilhellip
Irene Andreadis - I was raised and grew up at St Sophia which has
been my parish for my entire life I sang in the Choir for 12 years and
served on the Parish Council for 9 years as Recording Secretary I
would like to resume service to my Parish as my expression of
gratitude humility and love for my Lord for his countless blessings
known and unknown I ask Him for his guidance in doing His Will and
His work for the good of our Parish our orthodox faith and community
in whatever capacity he chooses for me
Jeanine Hanna - It has been a unique honor and privilege to serve
on our Parish Council over the past 3 years allowing me to grow both
personally and spiritually After volunteering at our first Greek Festival I
continued my service by helping restructure our front office and to fill
a temporary staffing need Currently I work in our church office two
days a week I also serve as our Stewardship Volunteer Rep and our
Narthex Greeter where I believe it is one of my greatest blessings and
personal satisfaction meeting and greeting our parishioners new and
old I couldnt feel closer to my church community and I so look
forward to the opportunity to continue to serve God in any way I can
John Kopatsis - As an Orthodox Christian and a member of the St
Sophia Cathedral family I consider an honor and a privilege to be
given the opportunity to be of service as a potential member of the
Parish Council Service arises out of the need to translate Christian love
into concrete gestures and it is the vehicle with which the mission and
the goals of the St Sophia Cathedral community are accomplished
The primary element of this service for me is the spiritual growth of
others It is with helping others to grow spiritually that we can spiritually
grow ourselves If elected I am looking forward to assist our clergy in
fulfilling this goal
13
Get to know the candidates running for the
Parish Council Continuedhellip
Glenn Lianos - I have been a member of St Sophia for over 20 years
My 3 children were baptized here and we have raised them in the
faith My wife Antonia has been a Sunday school teacher for the last
seven years and my 2 sons Julian and Max serve in the alter I have
been active in Greek school and the Dance program At this point in
time I feel it is also my duty to step up and serve the church that has
served me as well as my family I would like to donate my time to help
St Sophia continue to grow and thrive with an emphasis in keeping the
youth at church Thank you for your consideration
Ted Pastras - I have been a member of St Sophia Cathedral for
more than 30 years and a member of the Parish Council since 1994mdash
currently serving as Vice President and Chairman of Civic amp Cultural
Affairs I have also served as Security Director Vice President four
terms as President (1999-2002) Chief Program Coordinator for the BLQ
Development Project President of the BLQ Business Improvement
District and continue to serve as Chief Liaison Coordinator to City Hall
amp the Mayorrsquos Office In 1999 my wife amp I created and developed the
LA Greek Fest ldquoIrsquom honored to have served in the Cathedralrsquos
development during the past twenty years and wish to continue
providing my talents and dedicated service to the future progress and
enrichment of our Saint Sophia parish communityrdquo
Karen Sarames ndash Irsquove had the honor of serving on the Parish Council
for the past 10 years I got involved as a means to serve Christ through
his church Throughout my life the church has been there for me
from the time of my baptism through the years of Sunday school
GOYA Young Adults choir adult bible study and the recent death of
my parents Christ through his church has guided me morally
and spiritually by providing education moral guidance fellowship
and love I wanted to give back to his church and to the community
the love and the support that were so freely given to me and I would
like to serve the church in the manner befitting my talents
Dorothy Spirus - As a member of St Sophia Cathedral for nearly 20
years Ive noticed a void in activities and functions offered by the
Cathedral that nurture involvement friendship and belonging for all
ages I would like to serve on the Parish Council so I may be
instrumental in developing events that range from intellectual to
outright fun My hope is to bring the entire community closer together
through increased interaction whether it be through service or
celebration Connectivity isnt just for electronic devices
14
15th Annual Christmas Musicfest Tonight
Saint Sophia Cathedral 15th Annual Christmas
Musicfest under the Byzantine Dome - Rejoice
Sunday December 9 2012 at 700 pm The program will include Orthodox Christmas
hymns and chants several selections from the
oratorio Messiah by George F Handel and
traditional carols of the holiday season The
concert will feature three chanters Carole
Choucair Oueijan Dimitri Liogris and Michael
ontaxis along with Nicole French Suzanne
Gilman Eleni Pantages Michele Patzakis
Prappas Dalia Rodriguez Karen Sarames
Estelle Skouras Kathy Spilos and Christopher
Yokas as soloists the Saint Sophia Cathedral
Choir and Chamber Ensemble under the direction of Jim H Kollias
and the Harmonies of Saint Thomas all girlsrsquo choir under the
direction of Antonio Espinal Free will offering
Reception immediately following the concert in the Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall and the Maria Maniatakos Pavilion
We rejoice in the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and we
rejoice in the first Christmas celebrated in the new Huffington
Center at Saint Sophia
SAVE THE DATE
DECEMBER 16TH FOLLOWING DIVINE LITURGY amp CHRISTMAS
PAGEANT
ST SOPHIAS GREEK FOLKDANCING GROUPS
NINTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
On Sunday December 16th following Divine Liturgy and the
Christmas pageant please join us in the Maniatakos Fellowship
Hall for our
NINTH ANNUAL FDF CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
All proceeds to benefit St Sophias Greek folk dancing groups We
will have all kinds of goodies such as baklava koulourakia
melomakarona chocolate chip cookies brownies cupcakes etc
Please help support your fellow parishioners who participate in the
folk dancing program by purchasing our homemade sweets
Thank you for your continued support and Merry Christmas
Phone orders are accepted Please call Demitra 818-903-7059
15
BOOKSTORE NEWS - Books for Advent
The forty days before Christmas (November 15-December 24) are a
time of prayer fasting and almsgiving as we anticipate the birth and
twelve days later the baptism of Christ
ldquoThe Winter Pascha Readings for the Christmas-Epiphany Seasonrdquo by
Father Thomas Hopko contains forty meditations to be read during
Advent Christmas and Epiphany The meditations reference biblical
readings liturgical hymns and verses writings of the saints Church
Fathers and teachings of more contemporary guides to the Christian
life
ldquoDaily Meditations and Prayers for the Christmas Advent Fast and
Epiphany Living the Days of Advent and Epiphany According to the
Orthodox Church Calendarrdquo by Presbytera Emily Harakas amp Father
Anthony Coniaris includes scripture readings selections from liturgical
services a Scripture verse and an inspiring meditation for each day
You will find these wonderful spiritual companions in our bookstore In
the prayer of Presbytera Harakas may they ldquogive us Christmas from
within that we may share it from without on all sides all around us
wherever there is needrdquo
DANCE FOR FUN CLASS For Everyone When Wednesdays January
9th till March 13 2013 Where St Sophia
Huffington Center Time 7pm - 9pm Fee
$150 ($15 per session) INSTRUCTOR RAMSAY
SEIKALY ramdonseikhotmailcomCome
and learn all the dances you need to know
for festivals weddings and other Greek
events Guest instructors each week will be
brought in to teach specialized regions and
historical context of the regions the dances come from Bring your dance shoes and we
will see you in January
The Hellenic Society of Constantinople will celebrate their
46th ANNUAL VASILOPITA DINNER DANCE ON JANUARY 12 2013 at the
Wilshire Country Club 301 N Rossmore Ave Los Angeles
The evening will include music dancing and the traditional cutting of
the Vasilopita with the Gold Coin Well be honoring our very dear
Agapie and Harry Pappas for their continuous support of the Hellenic
Society of Constantinople and the Ecumenical Patriarchate For more
information please call Mary Morrison at (818)500-0904 or Jeanette
Owens Benedatos at (323)660-5707 Thank you Mary
16
VIP CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
AND
41st ANNIVERSARY OF PHILOPTOHOS VIPs You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the joy of
the season and also the 41st Anniversary of Philoptohos VIPs
We will honor our founder Christine Peratis and take a
sentimental video journey from 1971-2012 We will see and
remember old friends and memorable events of the past
We are delighted and proud to hold our event in the new
Huffington Center Maniatakos Fellowship Hall at Saint
Sophia There will be door prizes Christmas Carols and great
fellowship
You wonrsquot want to miss this outstanding event
THURSDAY DECEMBER 13 2012
Buffet Luncheon - $2500 per person
Reservations ndash Required by Deadline ndash December 9th
For more information please call Vivi Demopoulos
(310)215-3130 or Mersy Loukaris (323)661-1592
Please detach this form and mail this portion with your check
to Vivi Demopoulos ndash 7485 McConnell Ave Los Angeles CA
90045 Checks payable to Philoptohos VIP
My name and address are below
Name _____________________________________________
Telephone _________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________
Listed below are the names of the guests for whom payment
is enclosed $25person _________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
17
18
19
For those who are sick or sufferinghellip
St James advises us ldquoIf 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 forgivenrdquo (James 513-14)
Ensuring that St Sophiarsquos 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 Cathedralrsquos office hours
As you request prayer you may also wish to make an offering to
Saint Sophiarsquos Altar Fund Label ldquoFor the health ofhelliprdquo
PLEASE PRINT CLEARY
Please submit this form to
Saint Sophia Cathedral Office
1324 S Normandie Ave
Los Angeles CA 90006
ldquoWhen you write or update your will please remember Saint Sophia Cathedral Your gift will live into eternityrdquo
20
8
GOSPEL READING
The Reading is from The Gospel of Luke 1310-17
At that time Jesus was teaching in one of the
synagogues on the sabbath And there was a woman
who had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years she was
bent over and could not fully straighten herself And
when Jesus saw her he called her and said to her
Woman you are freed from your infirmity And he laid
his hands upon her and immediately she was made
straight and she praised God But the ruler of the
synagogue indignant because Jesus had healed on the
sabbath said to the people There are six days on which
work ought to be done come on those days and be
healed and not on the sabbath day Then the Lord
answered him You hypocrites Does not each of you on
the sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger
and lead it away to water it And ought not this woman
a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen
years be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day As
he said this all his adversaries were put to shame and all
the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were
done by him
9
10
MINISTRY NEWS
PHILOPTOHOS NEW
Our ldquoAngel Treerdquo is up in the Narthex for Christmas gifts for the needy Your
most generous contributions last year made a huge difference in the lives
of the families who received your presents This year we have a number
of families that need our help again and we know you will respond with
love as you have in the past The holidays are a time to pray and we can
offer a little lsquomiraclersquo in our own way We are delivering the gifts on
December 16th Please be sure you have returned your gift to the church
before the 15th and label it for ldquoPhiloptohos Angel Treerdquo
POINSETTIAS FOR THE SHUT-INS
Our Sunshine Chairman Helene Ballas will be ordering poinsettias soon
for the shut-ins Please let her know if there is someone who should be
added to our list that would like to receive a plant for some lsquoChristmasrsquo
cheer You may call Helene at 818-642-8011 The plants may be picked
up in the Maniatakos foyer at coffee hour on Sunday December 16th
Outreach
We are currently helping a number of individuals who are in financial
difficulties and others with illnesses If you would like to donate a gift card
from Target Walmart or RalphsFood for Less for $25 or more we will use it
for our outreach program to help some of these families and individuals
The holidays are always difficult for those who are suffering sick and
lonely
Donrsquot forget our new lsquocollectionrsquo for the Los Angeles Mission ldquoin and outrdquo
people they serve We are collecting lsquotravel sizersquo items such as shampoo
deodorant mouthwash and lotions in zip-lock small baggies The Mission
will hand these out to the people who come in to get cleaned up have a
meal and return to the streets You may bring your donations to church
on Sundays and put them at the front door where we will have someone
stationed to collect your item Thank you
May we truly reach out to help our fellow man and do the work of the
Lord this holiday season with loving hearts and tolerance for those who
are suffering
Please support our Debutante Ball on January 20th We hope you will
consider putting a greeting into the Program Album All of the proceeds
that Philoptohos makes from our fundraisers goes out to help people in our
community at the Los Angeles Mission and at the Salvin School
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas
With love in Christrsquos service
Virginia Noyes and the Philoptohos Board of Directors
11
MINISTRY NEWS (continued)
PHILANTHROPIA NEWS
STREET OUTREACH Childrenrsquos Hospital of Los Angeles has for many
decades reached out to help abandoned children Dr Nikos
Stefanidis PhD a Staff Psychologist at Childrenrsquos Hospital LA is
the Clinical Director of this High Risk Program You could help Dr
Nikos by purchasing new items such as the following T-Shirts (M-
L) Boxers (M-L) White Socks Blankets Sleeping
Bags Sweatshirts Snacks WaterJuices Bus Tokens
Sneakers Hygiene Items (Travel Size) Tooth Brushes amp
Toothpaste Shampoo Deodorant Sun Screen -- be sure to label
them for DR NIKOS STEFANIDIS and leave them by the clothing
bins We will make sure that he comes to pick them up Thank you
ANNUAL APPEAL LETTERS Were mailed out Wednesday December
5th to all our supporters and friends Thank you in advance for your
awesome contributions
USED CLOTHING and CANNED GOODS Please identify all
clothing donations on the outside of the bags by indicating
whether they are for men women or children The receptacles for
used clothing and canned goods are located side by side near
the chapel Thank you
PHILANTHROPIA WEBSITE wwwphilanthropiaministryorg
God bless you Father Peter
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS Donations are being accepted for the upcoming
Christmas holiday decorations Memorial names
will also be accepted Donations accepted in
any amount Please make checks payable to
Saint Sophia Cathedral and mention Christmas
flowers For additional information please see
Jimmy Thank You
APARTMENT AVAILABLE FOR RENT - Saint Sophia Residences
2 Bedroom Apartment Please call Ann Pappas at 323-737-2424
Ext 207
12
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS TODAY
Elections to the Parish Council and the Audit Committee
Immediately following Divine Liturgy in the Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall TODAY
Get to know the candidates running for the
Parish Councilhellip
Irene Andreadis - I was raised and grew up at St Sophia which has
been my parish for my entire life I sang in the Choir for 12 years and
served on the Parish Council for 9 years as Recording Secretary I
would like to resume service to my Parish as my expression of
gratitude humility and love for my Lord for his countless blessings
known and unknown I ask Him for his guidance in doing His Will and
His work for the good of our Parish our orthodox faith and community
in whatever capacity he chooses for me
Jeanine Hanna - It has been a unique honor and privilege to serve
on our Parish Council over the past 3 years allowing me to grow both
personally and spiritually After volunteering at our first Greek Festival I
continued my service by helping restructure our front office and to fill
a temporary staffing need Currently I work in our church office two
days a week I also serve as our Stewardship Volunteer Rep and our
Narthex Greeter where I believe it is one of my greatest blessings and
personal satisfaction meeting and greeting our parishioners new and
old I couldnt feel closer to my church community and I so look
forward to the opportunity to continue to serve God in any way I can
John Kopatsis - As an Orthodox Christian and a member of the St
Sophia Cathedral family I consider an honor and a privilege to be
given the opportunity to be of service as a potential member of the
Parish Council Service arises out of the need to translate Christian love
into concrete gestures and it is the vehicle with which the mission and
the goals of the St Sophia Cathedral community are accomplished
The primary element of this service for me is the spiritual growth of
others It is with helping others to grow spiritually that we can spiritually
grow ourselves If elected I am looking forward to assist our clergy in
fulfilling this goal
13
Get to know the candidates running for the
Parish Council Continuedhellip
Glenn Lianos - I have been a member of St Sophia for over 20 years
My 3 children were baptized here and we have raised them in the
faith My wife Antonia has been a Sunday school teacher for the last
seven years and my 2 sons Julian and Max serve in the alter I have
been active in Greek school and the Dance program At this point in
time I feel it is also my duty to step up and serve the church that has
served me as well as my family I would like to donate my time to help
St Sophia continue to grow and thrive with an emphasis in keeping the
youth at church Thank you for your consideration
Ted Pastras - I have been a member of St Sophia Cathedral for
more than 30 years and a member of the Parish Council since 1994mdash
currently serving as Vice President and Chairman of Civic amp Cultural
Affairs I have also served as Security Director Vice President four
terms as President (1999-2002) Chief Program Coordinator for the BLQ
Development Project President of the BLQ Business Improvement
District and continue to serve as Chief Liaison Coordinator to City Hall
amp the Mayorrsquos Office In 1999 my wife amp I created and developed the
LA Greek Fest ldquoIrsquom honored to have served in the Cathedralrsquos
development during the past twenty years and wish to continue
providing my talents and dedicated service to the future progress and
enrichment of our Saint Sophia parish communityrdquo
Karen Sarames ndash Irsquove had the honor of serving on the Parish Council
for the past 10 years I got involved as a means to serve Christ through
his church Throughout my life the church has been there for me
from the time of my baptism through the years of Sunday school
GOYA Young Adults choir adult bible study and the recent death of
my parents Christ through his church has guided me morally
and spiritually by providing education moral guidance fellowship
and love I wanted to give back to his church and to the community
the love and the support that were so freely given to me and I would
like to serve the church in the manner befitting my talents
Dorothy Spirus - As a member of St Sophia Cathedral for nearly 20
years Ive noticed a void in activities and functions offered by the
Cathedral that nurture involvement friendship and belonging for all
ages I would like to serve on the Parish Council so I may be
instrumental in developing events that range from intellectual to
outright fun My hope is to bring the entire community closer together
through increased interaction whether it be through service or
celebration Connectivity isnt just for electronic devices
14
15th Annual Christmas Musicfest Tonight
Saint Sophia Cathedral 15th Annual Christmas
Musicfest under the Byzantine Dome - Rejoice
Sunday December 9 2012 at 700 pm The program will include Orthodox Christmas
hymns and chants several selections from the
oratorio Messiah by George F Handel and
traditional carols of the holiday season The
concert will feature three chanters Carole
Choucair Oueijan Dimitri Liogris and Michael
ontaxis along with Nicole French Suzanne
Gilman Eleni Pantages Michele Patzakis
Prappas Dalia Rodriguez Karen Sarames
Estelle Skouras Kathy Spilos and Christopher
Yokas as soloists the Saint Sophia Cathedral
Choir and Chamber Ensemble under the direction of Jim H Kollias
and the Harmonies of Saint Thomas all girlsrsquo choir under the
direction of Antonio Espinal Free will offering
Reception immediately following the concert in the Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall and the Maria Maniatakos Pavilion
We rejoice in the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and we
rejoice in the first Christmas celebrated in the new Huffington
Center at Saint Sophia
SAVE THE DATE
DECEMBER 16TH FOLLOWING DIVINE LITURGY amp CHRISTMAS
PAGEANT
ST SOPHIAS GREEK FOLKDANCING GROUPS
NINTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
On Sunday December 16th following Divine Liturgy and the
Christmas pageant please join us in the Maniatakos Fellowship
Hall for our
NINTH ANNUAL FDF CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
All proceeds to benefit St Sophias Greek folk dancing groups We
will have all kinds of goodies such as baklava koulourakia
melomakarona chocolate chip cookies brownies cupcakes etc
Please help support your fellow parishioners who participate in the
folk dancing program by purchasing our homemade sweets
Thank you for your continued support and Merry Christmas
Phone orders are accepted Please call Demitra 818-903-7059
15
BOOKSTORE NEWS - Books for Advent
The forty days before Christmas (November 15-December 24) are a
time of prayer fasting and almsgiving as we anticipate the birth and
twelve days later the baptism of Christ
ldquoThe Winter Pascha Readings for the Christmas-Epiphany Seasonrdquo by
Father Thomas Hopko contains forty meditations to be read during
Advent Christmas and Epiphany The meditations reference biblical
readings liturgical hymns and verses writings of the saints Church
Fathers and teachings of more contemporary guides to the Christian
life
ldquoDaily Meditations and Prayers for the Christmas Advent Fast and
Epiphany Living the Days of Advent and Epiphany According to the
Orthodox Church Calendarrdquo by Presbytera Emily Harakas amp Father
Anthony Coniaris includes scripture readings selections from liturgical
services a Scripture verse and an inspiring meditation for each day
You will find these wonderful spiritual companions in our bookstore In
the prayer of Presbytera Harakas may they ldquogive us Christmas from
within that we may share it from without on all sides all around us
wherever there is needrdquo
DANCE FOR FUN CLASS For Everyone When Wednesdays January
9th till March 13 2013 Where St Sophia
Huffington Center Time 7pm - 9pm Fee
$150 ($15 per session) INSTRUCTOR RAMSAY
SEIKALY ramdonseikhotmailcomCome
and learn all the dances you need to know
for festivals weddings and other Greek
events Guest instructors each week will be
brought in to teach specialized regions and
historical context of the regions the dances come from Bring your dance shoes and we
will see you in January
The Hellenic Society of Constantinople will celebrate their
46th ANNUAL VASILOPITA DINNER DANCE ON JANUARY 12 2013 at the
Wilshire Country Club 301 N Rossmore Ave Los Angeles
The evening will include music dancing and the traditional cutting of
the Vasilopita with the Gold Coin Well be honoring our very dear
Agapie and Harry Pappas for their continuous support of the Hellenic
Society of Constantinople and the Ecumenical Patriarchate For more
information please call Mary Morrison at (818)500-0904 or Jeanette
Owens Benedatos at (323)660-5707 Thank you Mary
16
VIP CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
AND
41st ANNIVERSARY OF PHILOPTOHOS VIPs You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the joy of
the season and also the 41st Anniversary of Philoptohos VIPs
We will honor our founder Christine Peratis and take a
sentimental video journey from 1971-2012 We will see and
remember old friends and memorable events of the past
We are delighted and proud to hold our event in the new
Huffington Center Maniatakos Fellowship Hall at Saint
Sophia There will be door prizes Christmas Carols and great
fellowship
You wonrsquot want to miss this outstanding event
THURSDAY DECEMBER 13 2012
Buffet Luncheon - $2500 per person
Reservations ndash Required by Deadline ndash December 9th
For more information please call Vivi Demopoulos
(310)215-3130 or Mersy Loukaris (323)661-1592
Please detach this form and mail this portion with your check
to Vivi Demopoulos ndash 7485 McConnell Ave Los Angeles CA
90045 Checks payable to Philoptohos VIP
My name and address are below
Name _____________________________________________
Telephone _________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________
Listed below are the names of the guests for whom payment
is enclosed $25person _________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
17
18
19
For those who are sick or sufferinghellip
St James advises us ldquoIf 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 forgivenrdquo (James 513-14)
Ensuring that St Sophiarsquos 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 Cathedralrsquos office hours
As you request prayer you may also wish to make an offering to
Saint Sophiarsquos Altar Fund Label ldquoFor the health ofhelliprdquo
PLEASE PRINT CLEARY
Please submit this form to
Saint Sophia Cathedral Office
1324 S Normandie Ave
Los Angeles CA 90006
ldquoWhen you write or update your will please remember Saint Sophia Cathedral Your gift will live into eternityrdquo
20
9
10
MINISTRY NEWS
PHILOPTOHOS NEW
Our ldquoAngel Treerdquo is up in the Narthex for Christmas gifts for the needy Your
most generous contributions last year made a huge difference in the lives
of the families who received your presents This year we have a number
of families that need our help again and we know you will respond with
love as you have in the past The holidays are a time to pray and we can
offer a little lsquomiraclersquo in our own way We are delivering the gifts on
December 16th Please be sure you have returned your gift to the church
before the 15th and label it for ldquoPhiloptohos Angel Treerdquo
POINSETTIAS FOR THE SHUT-INS
Our Sunshine Chairman Helene Ballas will be ordering poinsettias soon
for the shut-ins Please let her know if there is someone who should be
added to our list that would like to receive a plant for some lsquoChristmasrsquo
cheer You may call Helene at 818-642-8011 The plants may be picked
up in the Maniatakos foyer at coffee hour on Sunday December 16th
Outreach
We are currently helping a number of individuals who are in financial
difficulties and others with illnesses If you would like to donate a gift card
from Target Walmart or RalphsFood for Less for $25 or more we will use it
for our outreach program to help some of these families and individuals
The holidays are always difficult for those who are suffering sick and
lonely
Donrsquot forget our new lsquocollectionrsquo for the Los Angeles Mission ldquoin and outrdquo
people they serve We are collecting lsquotravel sizersquo items such as shampoo
deodorant mouthwash and lotions in zip-lock small baggies The Mission
will hand these out to the people who come in to get cleaned up have a
meal and return to the streets You may bring your donations to church
on Sundays and put them at the front door where we will have someone
stationed to collect your item Thank you
May we truly reach out to help our fellow man and do the work of the
Lord this holiday season with loving hearts and tolerance for those who
are suffering
Please support our Debutante Ball on January 20th We hope you will
consider putting a greeting into the Program Album All of the proceeds
that Philoptohos makes from our fundraisers goes out to help people in our
community at the Los Angeles Mission and at the Salvin School
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas
With love in Christrsquos service
Virginia Noyes and the Philoptohos Board of Directors
11
MINISTRY NEWS (continued)
PHILANTHROPIA NEWS
STREET OUTREACH Childrenrsquos Hospital of Los Angeles has for many
decades reached out to help abandoned children Dr Nikos
Stefanidis PhD a Staff Psychologist at Childrenrsquos Hospital LA is
the Clinical Director of this High Risk Program You could help Dr
Nikos by purchasing new items such as the following T-Shirts (M-
L) Boxers (M-L) White Socks Blankets Sleeping
Bags Sweatshirts Snacks WaterJuices Bus Tokens
Sneakers Hygiene Items (Travel Size) Tooth Brushes amp
Toothpaste Shampoo Deodorant Sun Screen -- be sure to label
them for DR NIKOS STEFANIDIS and leave them by the clothing
bins We will make sure that he comes to pick them up Thank you
ANNUAL APPEAL LETTERS Were mailed out Wednesday December
5th to all our supporters and friends Thank you in advance for your
awesome contributions
USED CLOTHING and CANNED GOODS Please identify all
clothing donations on the outside of the bags by indicating
whether they are for men women or children The receptacles for
used clothing and canned goods are located side by side near
the chapel Thank you
PHILANTHROPIA WEBSITE wwwphilanthropiaministryorg
God bless you Father Peter
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS Donations are being accepted for the upcoming
Christmas holiday decorations Memorial names
will also be accepted Donations accepted in
any amount Please make checks payable to
Saint Sophia Cathedral and mention Christmas
flowers For additional information please see
Jimmy Thank You
APARTMENT AVAILABLE FOR RENT - Saint Sophia Residences
2 Bedroom Apartment Please call Ann Pappas at 323-737-2424
Ext 207
12
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS TODAY
Elections to the Parish Council and the Audit Committee
Immediately following Divine Liturgy in the Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall TODAY
Get to know the candidates running for the
Parish Councilhellip
Irene Andreadis - I was raised and grew up at St Sophia which has
been my parish for my entire life I sang in the Choir for 12 years and
served on the Parish Council for 9 years as Recording Secretary I
would like to resume service to my Parish as my expression of
gratitude humility and love for my Lord for his countless blessings
known and unknown I ask Him for his guidance in doing His Will and
His work for the good of our Parish our orthodox faith and community
in whatever capacity he chooses for me
Jeanine Hanna - It has been a unique honor and privilege to serve
on our Parish Council over the past 3 years allowing me to grow both
personally and spiritually After volunteering at our first Greek Festival I
continued my service by helping restructure our front office and to fill
a temporary staffing need Currently I work in our church office two
days a week I also serve as our Stewardship Volunteer Rep and our
Narthex Greeter where I believe it is one of my greatest blessings and
personal satisfaction meeting and greeting our parishioners new and
old I couldnt feel closer to my church community and I so look
forward to the opportunity to continue to serve God in any way I can
John Kopatsis - As an Orthodox Christian and a member of the St
Sophia Cathedral family I consider an honor and a privilege to be
given the opportunity to be of service as a potential member of the
Parish Council Service arises out of the need to translate Christian love
into concrete gestures and it is the vehicle with which the mission and
the goals of the St Sophia Cathedral community are accomplished
The primary element of this service for me is the spiritual growth of
others It is with helping others to grow spiritually that we can spiritually
grow ourselves If elected I am looking forward to assist our clergy in
fulfilling this goal
13
Get to know the candidates running for the
Parish Council Continuedhellip
Glenn Lianos - I have been a member of St Sophia for over 20 years
My 3 children were baptized here and we have raised them in the
faith My wife Antonia has been a Sunday school teacher for the last
seven years and my 2 sons Julian and Max serve in the alter I have
been active in Greek school and the Dance program At this point in
time I feel it is also my duty to step up and serve the church that has
served me as well as my family I would like to donate my time to help
St Sophia continue to grow and thrive with an emphasis in keeping the
youth at church Thank you for your consideration
Ted Pastras - I have been a member of St Sophia Cathedral for
more than 30 years and a member of the Parish Council since 1994mdash
currently serving as Vice President and Chairman of Civic amp Cultural
Affairs I have also served as Security Director Vice President four
terms as President (1999-2002) Chief Program Coordinator for the BLQ
Development Project President of the BLQ Business Improvement
District and continue to serve as Chief Liaison Coordinator to City Hall
amp the Mayorrsquos Office In 1999 my wife amp I created and developed the
LA Greek Fest ldquoIrsquom honored to have served in the Cathedralrsquos
development during the past twenty years and wish to continue
providing my talents and dedicated service to the future progress and
enrichment of our Saint Sophia parish communityrdquo
Karen Sarames ndash Irsquove had the honor of serving on the Parish Council
for the past 10 years I got involved as a means to serve Christ through
his church Throughout my life the church has been there for me
from the time of my baptism through the years of Sunday school
GOYA Young Adults choir adult bible study and the recent death of
my parents Christ through his church has guided me morally
and spiritually by providing education moral guidance fellowship
and love I wanted to give back to his church and to the community
the love and the support that were so freely given to me and I would
like to serve the church in the manner befitting my talents
Dorothy Spirus - As a member of St Sophia Cathedral for nearly 20
years Ive noticed a void in activities and functions offered by the
Cathedral that nurture involvement friendship and belonging for all
ages I would like to serve on the Parish Council so I may be
instrumental in developing events that range from intellectual to
outright fun My hope is to bring the entire community closer together
through increased interaction whether it be through service or
celebration Connectivity isnt just for electronic devices
14
15th Annual Christmas Musicfest Tonight
Saint Sophia Cathedral 15th Annual Christmas
Musicfest under the Byzantine Dome - Rejoice
Sunday December 9 2012 at 700 pm The program will include Orthodox Christmas
hymns and chants several selections from the
oratorio Messiah by George F Handel and
traditional carols of the holiday season The
concert will feature three chanters Carole
Choucair Oueijan Dimitri Liogris and Michael
ontaxis along with Nicole French Suzanne
Gilman Eleni Pantages Michele Patzakis
Prappas Dalia Rodriguez Karen Sarames
Estelle Skouras Kathy Spilos and Christopher
Yokas as soloists the Saint Sophia Cathedral
Choir and Chamber Ensemble under the direction of Jim H Kollias
and the Harmonies of Saint Thomas all girlsrsquo choir under the
direction of Antonio Espinal Free will offering
Reception immediately following the concert in the Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall and the Maria Maniatakos Pavilion
We rejoice in the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and we
rejoice in the first Christmas celebrated in the new Huffington
Center at Saint Sophia
SAVE THE DATE
DECEMBER 16TH FOLLOWING DIVINE LITURGY amp CHRISTMAS
PAGEANT
ST SOPHIAS GREEK FOLKDANCING GROUPS
NINTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
On Sunday December 16th following Divine Liturgy and the
Christmas pageant please join us in the Maniatakos Fellowship
Hall for our
NINTH ANNUAL FDF CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
All proceeds to benefit St Sophias Greek folk dancing groups We
will have all kinds of goodies such as baklava koulourakia
melomakarona chocolate chip cookies brownies cupcakes etc
Please help support your fellow parishioners who participate in the
folk dancing program by purchasing our homemade sweets
Thank you for your continued support and Merry Christmas
Phone orders are accepted Please call Demitra 818-903-7059
15
BOOKSTORE NEWS - Books for Advent
The forty days before Christmas (November 15-December 24) are a
time of prayer fasting and almsgiving as we anticipate the birth and
twelve days later the baptism of Christ
ldquoThe Winter Pascha Readings for the Christmas-Epiphany Seasonrdquo by
Father Thomas Hopko contains forty meditations to be read during
Advent Christmas and Epiphany The meditations reference biblical
readings liturgical hymns and verses writings of the saints Church
Fathers and teachings of more contemporary guides to the Christian
life
ldquoDaily Meditations and Prayers for the Christmas Advent Fast and
Epiphany Living the Days of Advent and Epiphany According to the
Orthodox Church Calendarrdquo by Presbytera Emily Harakas amp Father
Anthony Coniaris includes scripture readings selections from liturgical
services a Scripture verse and an inspiring meditation for each day
You will find these wonderful spiritual companions in our bookstore In
the prayer of Presbytera Harakas may they ldquogive us Christmas from
within that we may share it from without on all sides all around us
wherever there is needrdquo
DANCE FOR FUN CLASS For Everyone When Wednesdays January
9th till March 13 2013 Where St Sophia
Huffington Center Time 7pm - 9pm Fee
$150 ($15 per session) INSTRUCTOR RAMSAY
SEIKALY ramdonseikhotmailcomCome
and learn all the dances you need to know
for festivals weddings and other Greek
events Guest instructors each week will be
brought in to teach specialized regions and
historical context of the regions the dances come from Bring your dance shoes and we
will see you in January
The Hellenic Society of Constantinople will celebrate their
46th ANNUAL VASILOPITA DINNER DANCE ON JANUARY 12 2013 at the
Wilshire Country Club 301 N Rossmore Ave Los Angeles
The evening will include music dancing and the traditional cutting of
the Vasilopita with the Gold Coin Well be honoring our very dear
Agapie and Harry Pappas for their continuous support of the Hellenic
Society of Constantinople and the Ecumenical Patriarchate For more
information please call Mary Morrison at (818)500-0904 or Jeanette
Owens Benedatos at (323)660-5707 Thank you Mary
16
VIP CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
AND
41st ANNIVERSARY OF PHILOPTOHOS VIPs You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the joy of
the season and also the 41st Anniversary of Philoptohos VIPs
We will honor our founder Christine Peratis and take a
sentimental video journey from 1971-2012 We will see and
remember old friends and memorable events of the past
We are delighted and proud to hold our event in the new
Huffington Center Maniatakos Fellowship Hall at Saint
Sophia There will be door prizes Christmas Carols and great
fellowship
You wonrsquot want to miss this outstanding event
THURSDAY DECEMBER 13 2012
Buffet Luncheon - $2500 per person
Reservations ndash Required by Deadline ndash December 9th
For more information please call Vivi Demopoulos
(310)215-3130 or Mersy Loukaris (323)661-1592
Please detach this form and mail this portion with your check
to Vivi Demopoulos ndash 7485 McConnell Ave Los Angeles CA
90045 Checks payable to Philoptohos VIP
My name and address are below
Name _____________________________________________
Telephone _________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________
Listed below are the names of the guests for whom payment
is enclosed $25person _________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
17
18
19
For those who are sick or sufferinghellip
St James advises us ldquoIf 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 forgivenrdquo (James 513-14)
Ensuring that St Sophiarsquos 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 Cathedralrsquos office hours
As you request prayer you may also wish to make an offering to
Saint Sophiarsquos Altar Fund Label ldquoFor the health ofhelliprdquo
PLEASE PRINT CLEARY
Please submit this form to
Saint Sophia Cathedral Office
1324 S Normandie Ave
Los Angeles CA 90006
ldquoWhen you write or update your will please remember Saint Sophia Cathedral Your gift will live into eternityrdquo
20
10
MINISTRY NEWS
PHILOPTOHOS NEW
Our ldquoAngel Treerdquo is up in the Narthex for Christmas gifts for the needy Your
most generous contributions last year made a huge difference in the lives
of the families who received your presents This year we have a number
of families that need our help again and we know you will respond with
love as you have in the past The holidays are a time to pray and we can
offer a little lsquomiraclersquo in our own way We are delivering the gifts on
December 16th Please be sure you have returned your gift to the church
before the 15th and label it for ldquoPhiloptohos Angel Treerdquo
POINSETTIAS FOR THE SHUT-INS
Our Sunshine Chairman Helene Ballas will be ordering poinsettias soon
for the shut-ins Please let her know if there is someone who should be
added to our list that would like to receive a plant for some lsquoChristmasrsquo
cheer You may call Helene at 818-642-8011 The plants may be picked
up in the Maniatakos foyer at coffee hour on Sunday December 16th
Outreach
We are currently helping a number of individuals who are in financial
difficulties and others with illnesses If you would like to donate a gift card
from Target Walmart or RalphsFood for Less for $25 or more we will use it
for our outreach program to help some of these families and individuals
The holidays are always difficult for those who are suffering sick and
lonely
Donrsquot forget our new lsquocollectionrsquo for the Los Angeles Mission ldquoin and outrdquo
people they serve We are collecting lsquotravel sizersquo items such as shampoo
deodorant mouthwash and lotions in zip-lock small baggies The Mission
will hand these out to the people who come in to get cleaned up have a
meal and return to the streets You may bring your donations to church
on Sundays and put them at the front door where we will have someone
stationed to collect your item Thank you
May we truly reach out to help our fellow man and do the work of the
Lord this holiday season with loving hearts and tolerance for those who
are suffering
Please support our Debutante Ball on January 20th We hope you will
consider putting a greeting into the Program Album All of the proceeds
that Philoptohos makes from our fundraisers goes out to help people in our
community at the Los Angeles Mission and at the Salvin School
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas
With love in Christrsquos service
Virginia Noyes and the Philoptohos Board of Directors
11
MINISTRY NEWS (continued)
PHILANTHROPIA NEWS
STREET OUTREACH Childrenrsquos Hospital of Los Angeles has for many
decades reached out to help abandoned children Dr Nikos
Stefanidis PhD a Staff Psychologist at Childrenrsquos Hospital LA is
the Clinical Director of this High Risk Program You could help Dr
Nikos by purchasing new items such as the following T-Shirts (M-
L) Boxers (M-L) White Socks Blankets Sleeping
Bags Sweatshirts Snacks WaterJuices Bus Tokens
Sneakers Hygiene Items (Travel Size) Tooth Brushes amp
Toothpaste Shampoo Deodorant Sun Screen -- be sure to label
them for DR NIKOS STEFANIDIS and leave them by the clothing
bins We will make sure that he comes to pick them up Thank you
ANNUAL APPEAL LETTERS Were mailed out Wednesday December
5th to all our supporters and friends Thank you in advance for your
awesome contributions
USED CLOTHING and CANNED GOODS Please identify all
clothing donations on the outside of the bags by indicating
whether they are for men women or children The receptacles for
used clothing and canned goods are located side by side near
the chapel Thank you
PHILANTHROPIA WEBSITE wwwphilanthropiaministryorg
God bless you Father Peter
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS Donations are being accepted for the upcoming
Christmas holiday decorations Memorial names
will also be accepted Donations accepted in
any amount Please make checks payable to
Saint Sophia Cathedral and mention Christmas
flowers For additional information please see
Jimmy Thank You
APARTMENT AVAILABLE FOR RENT - Saint Sophia Residences
2 Bedroom Apartment Please call Ann Pappas at 323-737-2424
Ext 207
12
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS TODAY
Elections to the Parish Council and the Audit Committee
Immediately following Divine Liturgy in the Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall TODAY
Get to know the candidates running for the
Parish Councilhellip
Irene Andreadis - I was raised and grew up at St Sophia which has
been my parish for my entire life I sang in the Choir for 12 years and
served on the Parish Council for 9 years as Recording Secretary I
would like to resume service to my Parish as my expression of
gratitude humility and love for my Lord for his countless blessings
known and unknown I ask Him for his guidance in doing His Will and
His work for the good of our Parish our orthodox faith and community
in whatever capacity he chooses for me
Jeanine Hanna - It has been a unique honor and privilege to serve
on our Parish Council over the past 3 years allowing me to grow both
personally and spiritually After volunteering at our first Greek Festival I
continued my service by helping restructure our front office and to fill
a temporary staffing need Currently I work in our church office two
days a week I also serve as our Stewardship Volunteer Rep and our
Narthex Greeter where I believe it is one of my greatest blessings and
personal satisfaction meeting and greeting our parishioners new and
old I couldnt feel closer to my church community and I so look
forward to the opportunity to continue to serve God in any way I can
John Kopatsis - As an Orthodox Christian and a member of the St
Sophia Cathedral family I consider an honor and a privilege to be
given the opportunity to be of service as a potential member of the
Parish Council Service arises out of the need to translate Christian love
into concrete gestures and it is the vehicle with which the mission and
the goals of the St Sophia Cathedral community are accomplished
The primary element of this service for me is the spiritual growth of
others It is with helping others to grow spiritually that we can spiritually
grow ourselves If elected I am looking forward to assist our clergy in
fulfilling this goal
13
Get to know the candidates running for the
Parish Council Continuedhellip
Glenn Lianos - I have been a member of St Sophia for over 20 years
My 3 children were baptized here and we have raised them in the
faith My wife Antonia has been a Sunday school teacher for the last
seven years and my 2 sons Julian and Max serve in the alter I have
been active in Greek school and the Dance program At this point in
time I feel it is also my duty to step up and serve the church that has
served me as well as my family I would like to donate my time to help
St Sophia continue to grow and thrive with an emphasis in keeping the
youth at church Thank you for your consideration
Ted Pastras - I have been a member of St Sophia Cathedral for
more than 30 years and a member of the Parish Council since 1994mdash
currently serving as Vice President and Chairman of Civic amp Cultural
Affairs I have also served as Security Director Vice President four
terms as President (1999-2002) Chief Program Coordinator for the BLQ
Development Project President of the BLQ Business Improvement
District and continue to serve as Chief Liaison Coordinator to City Hall
amp the Mayorrsquos Office In 1999 my wife amp I created and developed the
LA Greek Fest ldquoIrsquom honored to have served in the Cathedralrsquos
development during the past twenty years and wish to continue
providing my talents and dedicated service to the future progress and
enrichment of our Saint Sophia parish communityrdquo
Karen Sarames ndash Irsquove had the honor of serving on the Parish Council
for the past 10 years I got involved as a means to serve Christ through
his church Throughout my life the church has been there for me
from the time of my baptism through the years of Sunday school
GOYA Young Adults choir adult bible study and the recent death of
my parents Christ through his church has guided me morally
and spiritually by providing education moral guidance fellowship
and love I wanted to give back to his church and to the community
the love and the support that were so freely given to me and I would
like to serve the church in the manner befitting my talents
Dorothy Spirus - As a member of St Sophia Cathedral for nearly 20
years Ive noticed a void in activities and functions offered by the
Cathedral that nurture involvement friendship and belonging for all
ages I would like to serve on the Parish Council so I may be
instrumental in developing events that range from intellectual to
outright fun My hope is to bring the entire community closer together
through increased interaction whether it be through service or
celebration Connectivity isnt just for electronic devices
14
15th Annual Christmas Musicfest Tonight
Saint Sophia Cathedral 15th Annual Christmas
Musicfest under the Byzantine Dome - Rejoice
Sunday December 9 2012 at 700 pm The program will include Orthodox Christmas
hymns and chants several selections from the
oratorio Messiah by George F Handel and
traditional carols of the holiday season The
concert will feature three chanters Carole
Choucair Oueijan Dimitri Liogris and Michael
ontaxis along with Nicole French Suzanne
Gilman Eleni Pantages Michele Patzakis
Prappas Dalia Rodriguez Karen Sarames
Estelle Skouras Kathy Spilos and Christopher
Yokas as soloists the Saint Sophia Cathedral
Choir and Chamber Ensemble under the direction of Jim H Kollias
and the Harmonies of Saint Thomas all girlsrsquo choir under the
direction of Antonio Espinal Free will offering
Reception immediately following the concert in the Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall and the Maria Maniatakos Pavilion
We rejoice in the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and we
rejoice in the first Christmas celebrated in the new Huffington
Center at Saint Sophia
SAVE THE DATE
DECEMBER 16TH FOLLOWING DIVINE LITURGY amp CHRISTMAS
PAGEANT
ST SOPHIAS GREEK FOLKDANCING GROUPS
NINTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
On Sunday December 16th following Divine Liturgy and the
Christmas pageant please join us in the Maniatakos Fellowship
Hall for our
NINTH ANNUAL FDF CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
All proceeds to benefit St Sophias Greek folk dancing groups We
will have all kinds of goodies such as baklava koulourakia
melomakarona chocolate chip cookies brownies cupcakes etc
Please help support your fellow parishioners who participate in the
folk dancing program by purchasing our homemade sweets
Thank you for your continued support and Merry Christmas
Phone orders are accepted Please call Demitra 818-903-7059
15
BOOKSTORE NEWS - Books for Advent
The forty days before Christmas (November 15-December 24) are a
time of prayer fasting and almsgiving as we anticipate the birth and
twelve days later the baptism of Christ
ldquoThe Winter Pascha Readings for the Christmas-Epiphany Seasonrdquo by
Father Thomas Hopko contains forty meditations to be read during
Advent Christmas and Epiphany The meditations reference biblical
readings liturgical hymns and verses writings of the saints Church
Fathers and teachings of more contemporary guides to the Christian
life
ldquoDaily Meditations and Prayers for the Christmas Advent Fast and
Epiphany Living the Days of Advent and Epiphany According to the
Orthodox Church Calendarrdquo by Presbytera Emily Harakas amp Father
Anthony Coniaris includes scripture readings selections from liturgical
services a Scripture verse and an inspiring meditation for each day
You will find these wonderful spiritual companions in our bookstore In
the prayer of Presbytera Harakas may they ldquogive us Christmas from
within that we may share it from without on all sides all around us
wherever there is needrdquo
DANCE FOR FUN CLASS For Everyone When Wednesdays January
9th till March 13 2013 Where St Sophia
Huffington Center Time 7pm - 9pm Fee
$150 ($15 per session) INSTRUCTOR RAMSAY
SEIKALY ramdonseikhotmailcomCome
and learn all the dances you need to know
for festivals weddings and other Greek
events Guest instructors each week will be
brought in to teach specialized regions and
historical context of the regions the dances come from Bring your dance shoes and we
will see you in January
The Hellenic Society of Constantinople will celebrate their
46th ANNUAL VASILOPITA DINNER DANCE ON JANUARY 12 2013 at the
Wilshire Country Club 301 N Rossmore Ave Los Angeles
The evening will include music dancing and the traditional cutting of
the Vasilopita with the Gold Coin Well be honoring our very dear
Agapie and Harry Pappas for their continuous support of the Hellenic
Society of Constantinople and the Ecumenical Patriarchate For more
information please call Mary Morrison at (818)500-0904 or Jeanette
Owens Benedatos at (323)660-5707 Thank you Mary
16
VIP CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
AND
41st ANNIVERSARY OF PHILOPTOHOS VIPs You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the joy of
the season and also the 41st Anniversary of Philoptohos VIPs
We will honor our founder Christine Peratis and take a
sentimental video journey from 1971-2012 We will see and
remember old friends and memorable events of the past
We are delighted and proud to hold our event in the new
Huffington Center Maniatakos Fellowship Hall at Saint
Sophia There will be door prizes Christmas Carols and great
fellowship
You wonrsquot want to miss this outstanding event
THURSDAY DECEMBER 13 2012
Buffet Luncheon - $2500 per person
Reservations ndash Required by Deadline ndash December 9th
For more information please call Vivi Demopoulos
(310)215-3130 or Mersy Loukaris (323)661-1592
Please detach this form and mail this portion with your check
to Vivi Demopoulos ndash 7485 McConnell Ave Los Angeles CA
90045 Checks payable to Philoptohos VIP
My name and address are below
Name _____________________________________________
Telephone _________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________
Listed below are the names of the guests for whom payment
is enclosed $25person _________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
17
18
19
For those who are sick or sufferinghellip
St James advises us ldquoIf 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 forgivenrdquo (James 513-14)
Ensuring that St Sophiarsquos 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 Cathedralrsquos office hours
As you request prayer you may also wish to make an offering to
Saint Sophiarsquos Altar Fund Label ldquoFor the health ofhelliprdquo
PLEASE PRINT CLEARY
Please submit this form to
Saint Sophia Cathedral Office
1324 S Normandie Ave
Los Angeles CA 90006
ldquoWhen you write or update your will please remember Saint Sophia Cathedral Your gift will live into eternityrdquo
20
11
MINISTRY NEWS (continued)
PHILANTHROPIA NEWS
STREET OUTREACH Childrenrsquos Hospital of Los Angeles has for many
decades reached out to help abandoned children Dr Nikos
Stefanidis PhD a Staff Psychologist at Childrenrsquos Hospital LA is
the Clinical Director of this High Risk Program You could help Dr
Nikos by purchasing new items such as the following T-Shirts (M-
L) Boxers (M-L) White Socks Blankets Sleeping
Bags Sweatshirts Snacks WaterJuices Bus Tokens
Sneakers Hygiene Items (Travel Size) Tooth Brushes amp
Toothpaste Shampoo Deodorant Sun Screen -- be sure to label
them for DR NIKOS STEFANIDIS and leave them by the clothing
bins We will make sure that he comes to pick them up Thank you
ANNUAL APPEAL LETTERS Were mailed out Wednesday December
5th to all our supporters and friends Thank you in advance for your
awesome contributions
USED CLOTHING and CANNED GOODS Please identify all
clothing donations on the outside of the bags by indicating
whether they are for men women or children The receptacles for
used clothing and canned goods are located side by side near
the chapel Thank you
PHILANTHROPIA WEBSITE wwwphilanthropiaministryorg
God bless you Father Peter
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS Donations are being accepted for the upcoming
Christmas holiday decorations Memorial names
will also be accepted Donations accepted in
any amount Please make checks payable to
Saint Sophia Cathedral and mention Christmas
flowers For additional information please see
Jimmy Thank You
APARTMENT AVAILABLE FOR RENT - Saint Sophia Residences
2 Bedroom Apartment Please call Ann Pappas at 323-737-2424
Ext 207
12
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS TODAY
Elections to the Parish Council and the Audit Committee
Immediately following Divine Liturgy in the Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall TODAY
Get to know the candidates running for the
Parish Councilhellip
Irene Andreadis - I was raised and grew up at St Sophia which has
been my parish for my entire life I sang in the Choir for 12 years and
served on the Parish Council for 9 years as Recording Secretary I
would like to resume service to my Parish as my expression of
gratitude humility and love for my Lord for his countless blessings
known and unknown I ask Him for his guidance in doing His Will and
His work for the good of our Parish our orthodox faith and community
in whatever capacity he chooses for me
Jeanine Hanna - It has been a unique honor and privilege to serve
on our Parish Council over the past 3 years allowing me to grow both
personally and spiritually After volunteering at our first Greek Festival I
continued my service by helping restructure our front office and to fill
a temporary staffing need Currently I work in our church office two
days a week I also serve as our Stewardship Volunteer Rep and our
Narthex Greeter where I believe it is one of my greatest blessings and
personal satisfaction meeting and greeting our parishioners new and
old I couldnt feel closer to my church community and I so look
forward to the opportunity to continue to serve God in any way I can
John Kopatsis - As an Orthodox Christian and a member of the St
Sophia Cathedral family I consider an honor and a privilege to be
given the opportunity to be of service as a potential member of the
Parish Council Service arises out of the need to translate Christian love
into concrete gestures and it is the vehicle with which the mission and
the goals of the St Sophia Cathedral community are accomplished
The primary element of this service for me is the spiritual growth of
others It is with helping others to grow spiritually that we can spiritually
grow ourselves If elected I am looking forward to assist our clergy in
fulfilling this goal
13
Get to know the candidates running for the
Parish Council Continuedhellip
Glenn Lianos - I have been a member of St Sophia for over 20 years
My 3 children were baptized here and we have raised them in the
faith My wife Antonia has been a Sunday school teacher for the last
seven years and my 2 sons Julian and Max serve in the alter I have
been active in Greek school and the Dance program At this point in
time I feel it is also my duty to step up and serve the church that has
served me as well as my family I would like to donate my time to help
St Sophia continue to grow and thrive with an emphasis in keeping the
youth at church Thank you for your consideration
Ted Pastras - I have been a member of St Sophia Cathedral for
more than 30 years and a member of the Parish Council since 1994mdash
currently serving as Vice President and Chairman of Civic amp Cultural
Affairs I have also served as Security Director Vice President four
terms as President (1999-2002) Chief Program Coordinator for the BLQ
Development Project President of the BLQ Business Improvement
District and continue to serve as Chief Liaison Coordinator to City Hall
amp the Mayorrsquos Office In 1999 my wife amp I created and developed the
LA Greek Fest ldquoIrsquom honored to have served in the Cathedralrsquos
development during the past twenty years and wish to continue
providing my talents and dedicated service to the future progress and
enrichment of our Saint Sophia parish communityrdquo
Karen Sarames ndash Irsquove had the honor of serving on the Parish Council
for the past 10 years I got involved as a means to serve Christ through
his church Throughout my life the church has been there for me
from the time of my baptism through the years of Sunday school
GOYA Young Adults choir adult bible study and the recent death of
my parents Christ through his church has guided me morally
and spiritually by providing education moral guidance fellowship
and love I wanted to give back to his church and to the community
the love and the support that were so freely given to me and I would
like to serve the church in the manner befitting my talents
Dorothy Spirus - As a member of St Sophia Cathedral for nearly 20
years Ive noticed a void in activities and functions offered by the
Cathedral that nurture involvement friendship and belonging for all
ages I would like to serve on the Parish Council so I may be
instrumental in developing events that range from intellectual to
outright fun My hope is to bring the entire community closer together
through increased interaction whether it be through service or
celebration Connectivity isnt just for electronic devices
14
15th Annual Christmas Musicfest Tonight
Saint Sophia Cathedral 15th Annual Christmas
Musicfest under the Byzantine Dome - Rejoice
Sunday December 9 2012 at 700 pm The program will include Orthodox Christmas
hymns and chants several selections from the
oratorio Messiah by George F Handel and
traditional carols of the holiday season The
concert will feature three chanters Carole
Choucair Oueijan Dimitri Liogris and Michael
ontaxis along with Nicole French Suzanne
Gilman Eleni Pantages Michele Patzakis
Prappas Dalia Rodriguez Karen Sarames
Estelle Skouras Kathy Spilos and Christopher
Yokas as soloists the Saint Sophia Cathedral
Choir and Chamber Ensemble under the direction of Jim H Kollias
and the Harmonies of Saint Thomas all girlsrsquo choir under the
direction of Antonio Espinal Free will offering
Reception immediately following the concert in the Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall and the Maria Maniatakos Pavilion
We rejoice in the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and we
rejoice in the first Christmas celebrated in the new Huffington
Center at Saint Sophia
SAVE THE DATE
DECEMBER 16TH FOLLOWING DIVINE LITURGY amp CHRISTMAS
PAGEANT
ST SOPHIAS GREEK FOLKDANCING GROUPS
NINTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
On Sunday December 16th following Divine Liturgy and the
Christmas pageant please join us in the Maniatakos Fellowship
Hall for our
NINTH ANNUAL FDF CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
All proceeds to benefit St Sophias Greek folk dancing groups We
will have all kinds of goodies such as baklava koulourakia
melomakarona chocolate chip cookies brownies cupcakes etc
Please help support your fellow parishioners who participate in the
folk dancing program by purchasing our homemade sweets
Thank you for your continued support and Merry Christmas
Phone orders are accepted Please call Demitra 818-903-7059
15
BOOKSTORE NEWS - Books for Advent
The forty days before Christmas (November 15-December 24) are a
time of prayer fasting and almsgiving as we anticipate the birth and
twelve days later the baptism of Christ
ldquoThe Winter Pascha Readings for the Christmas-Epiphany Seasonrdquo by
Father Thomas Hopko contains forty meditations to be read during
Advent Christmas and Epiphany The meditations reference biblical
readings liturgical hymns and verses writings of the saints Church
Fathers and teachings of more contemporary guides to the Christian
life
ldquoDaily Meditations and Prayers for the Christmas Advent Fast and
Epiphany Living the Days of Advent and Epiphany According to the
Orthodox Church Calendarrdquo by Presbytera Emily Harakas amp Father
Anthony Coniaris includes scripture readings selections from liturgical
services a Scripture verse and an inspiring meditation for each day
You will find these wonderful spiritual companions in our bookstore In
the prayer of Presbytera Harakas may they ldquogive us Christmas from
within that we may share it from without on all sides all around us
wherever there is needrdquo
DANCE FOR FUN CLASS For Everyone When Wednesdays January
9th till March 13 2013 Where St Sophia
Huffington Center Time 7pm - 9pm Fee
$150 ($15 per session) INSTRUCTOR RAMSAY
SEIKALY ramdonseikhotmailcomCome
and learn all the dances you need to know
for festivals weddings and other Greek
events Guest instructors each week will be
brought in to teach specialized regions and
historical context of the regions the dances come from Bring your dance shoes and we
will see you in January
The Hellenic Society of Constantinople will celebrate their
46th ANNUAL VASILOPITA DINNER DANCE ON JANUARY 12 2013 at the
Wilshire Country Club 301 N Rossmore Ave Los Angeles
The evening will include music dancing and the traditional cutting of
the Vasilopita with the Gold Coin Well be honoring our very dear
Agapie and Harry Pappas for their continuous support of the Hellenic
Society of Constantinople and the Ecumenical Patriarchate For more
information please call Mary Morrison at (818)500-0904 or Jeanette
Owens Benedatos at (323)660-5707 Thank you Mary
16
VIP CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
AND
41st ANNIVERSARY OF PHILOPTOHOS VIPs You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the joy of
the season and also the 41st Anniversary of Philoptohos VIPs
We will honor our founder Christine Peratis and take a
sentimental video journey from 1971-2012 We will see and
remember old friends and memorable events of the past
We are delighted and proud to hold our event in the new
Huffington Center Maniatakos Fellowship Hall at Saint
Sophia There will be door prizes Christmas Carols and great
fellowship
You wonrsquot want to miss this outstanding event
THURSDAY DECEMBER 13 2012
Buffet Luncheon - $2500 per person
Reservations ndash Required by Deadline ndash December 9th
For more information please call Vivi Demopoulos
(310)215-3130 or Mersy Loukaris (323)661-1592
Please detach this form and mail this portion with your check
to Vivi Demopoulos ndash 7485 McConnell Ave Los Angeles CA
90045 Checks payable to Philoptohos VIP
My name and address are below
Name _____________________________________________
Telephone _________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________
Listed below are the names of the guests for whom payment
is enclosed $25person _________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
17
18
19
For those who are sick or sufferinghellip
St James advises us ldquoIf 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 forgivenrdquo (James 513-14)
Ensuring that St Sophiarsquos 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 Cathedralrsquos office hours
As you request prayer you may also wish to make an offering to
Saint Sophiarsquos Altar Fund Label ldquoFor the health ofhelliprdquo
PLEASE PRINT CLEARY
Please submit this form to
Saint Sophia Cathedral Office
1324 S Normandie Ave
Los Angeles CA 90006
ldquoWhen you write or update your will please remember Saint Sophia Cathedral Your gift will live into eternityrdquo
20
12
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS TODAY
Elections to the Parish Council and the Audit Committee
Immediately following Divine Liturgy in the Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall TODAY
Get to know the candidates running for the
Parish Councilhellip
Irene Andreadis - I was raised and grew up at St Sophia which has
been my parish for my entire life I sang in the Choir for 12 years and
served on the Parish Council for 9 years as Recording Secretary I
would like to resume service to my Parish as my expression of
gratitude humility and love for my Lord for his countless blessings
known and unknown I ask Him for his guidance in doing His Will and
His work for the good of our Parish our orthodox faith and community
in whatever capacity he chooses for me
Jeanine Hanna - It has been a unique honor and privilege to serve
on our Parish Council over the past 3 years allowing me to grow both
personally and spiritually After volunteering at our first Greek Festival I
continued my service by helping restructure our front office and to fill
a temporary staffing need Currently I work in our church office two
days a week I also serve as our Stewardship Volunteer Rep and our
Narthex Greeter where I believe it is one of my greatest blessings and
personal satisfaction meeting and greeting our parishioners new and
old I couldnt feel closer to my church community and I so look
forward to the opportunity to continue to serve God in any way I can
John Kopatsis - As an Orthodox Christian and a member of the St
Sophia Cathedral family I consider an honor and a privilege to be
given the opportunity to be of service as a potential member of the
Parish Council Service arises out of the need to translate Christian love
into concrete gestures and it is the vehicle with which the mission and
the goals of the St Sophia Cathedral community are accomplished
The primary element of this service for me is the spiritual growth of
others It is with helping others to grow spiritually that we can spiritually
grow ourselves If elected I am looking forward to assist our clergy in
fulfilling this goal
13
Get to know the candidates running for the
Parish Council Continuedhellip
Glenn Lianos - I have been a member of St Sophia for over 20 years
My 3 children were baptized here and we have raised them in the
faith My wife Antonia has been a Sunday school teacher for the last
seven years and my 2 sons Julian and Max serve in the alter I have
been active in Greek school and the Dance program At this point in
time I feel it is also my duty to step up and serve the church that has
served me as well as my family I would like to donate my time to help
St Sophia continue to grow and thrive with an emphasis in keeping the
youth at church Thank you for your consideration
Ted Pastras - I have been a member of St Sophia Cathedral for
more than 30 years and a member of the Parish Council since 1994mdash
currently serving as Vice President and Chairman of Civic amp Cultural
Affairs I have also served as Security Director Vice President four
terms as President (1999-2002) Chief Program Coordinator for the BLQ
Development Project President of the BLQ Business Improvement
District and continue to serve as Chief Liaison Coordinator to City Hall
amp the Mayorrsquos Office In 1999 my wife amp I created and developed the
LA Greek Fest ldquoIrsquom honored to have served in the Cathedralrsquos
development during the past twenty years and wish to continue
providing my talents and dedicated service to the future progress and
enrichment of our Saint Sophia parish communityrdquo
Karen Sarames ndash Irsquove had the honor of serving on the Parish Council
for the past 10 years I got involved as a means to serve Christ through
his church Throughout my life the church has been there for me
from the time of my baptism through the years of Sunday school
GOYA Young Adults choir adult bible study and the recent death of
my parents Christ through his church has guided me morally
and spiritually by providing education moral guidance fellowship
and love I wanted to give back to his church and to the community
the love and the support that were so freely given to me and I would
like to serve the church in the manner befitting my talents
Dorothy Spirus - As a member of St Sophia Cathedral for nearly 20
years Ive noticed a void in activities and functions offered by the
Cathedral that nurture involvement friendship and belonging for all
ages I would like to serve on the Parish Council so I may be
instrumental in developing events that range from intellectual to
outright fun My hope is to bring the entire community closer together
through increased interaction whether it be through service or
celebration Connectivity isnt just for electronic devices
14
15th Annual Christmas Musicfest Tonight
Saint Sophia Cathedral 15th Annual Christmas
Musicfest under the Byzantine Dome - Rejoice
Sunday December 9 2012 at 700 pm The program will include Orthodox Christmas
hymns and chants several selections from the
oratorio Messiah by George F Handel and
traditional carols of the holiday season The
concert will feature three chanters Carole
Choucair Oueijan Dimitri Liogris and Michael
ontaxis along with Nicole French Suzanne
Gilman Eleni Pantages Michele Patzakis
Prappas Dalia Rodriguez Karen Sarames
Estelle Skouras Kathy Spilos and Christopher
Yokas as soloists the Saint Sophia Cathedral
Choir and Chamber Ensemble under the direction of Jim H Kollias
and the Harmonies of Saint Thomas all girlsrsquo choir under the
direction of Antonio Espinal Free will offering
Reception immediately following the concert in the Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall and the Maria Maniatakos Pavilion
We rejoice in the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and we
rejoice in the first Christmas celebrated in the new Huffington
Center at Saint Sophia
SAVE THE DATE
DECEMBER 16TH FOLLOWING DIVINE LITURGY amp CHRISTMAS
PAGEANT
ST SOPHIAS GREEK FOLKDANCING GROUPS
NINTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
On Sunday December 16th following Divine Liturgy and the
Christmas pageant please join us in the Maniatakos Fellowship
Hall for our
NINTH ANNUAL FDF CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
All proceeds to benefit St Sophias Greek folk dancing groups We
will have all kinds of goodies such as baklava koulourakia
melomakarona chocolate chip cookies brownies cupcakes etc
Please help support your fellow parishioners who participate in the
folk dancing program by purchasing our homemade sweets
Thank you for your continued support and Merry Christmas
Phone orders are accepted Please call Demitra 818-903-7059
15
BOOKSTORE NEWS - Books for Advent
The forty days before Christmas (November 15-December 24) are a
time of prayer fasting and almsgiving as we anticipate the birth and
twelve days later the baptism of Christ
ldquoThe Winter Pascha Readings for the Christmas-Epiphany Seasonrdquo by
Father Thomas Hopko contains forty meditations to be read during
Advent Christmas and Epiphany The meditations reference biblical
readings liturgical hymns and verses writings of the saints Church
Fathers and teachings of more contemporary guides to the Christian
life
ldquoDaily Meditations and Prayers for the Christmas Advent Fast and
Epiphany Living the Days of Advent and Epiphany According to the
Orthodox Church Calendarrdquo by Presbytera Emily Harakas amp Father
Anthony Coniaris includes scripture readings selections from liturgical
services a Scripture verse and an inspiring meditation for each day
You will find these wonderful spiritual companions in our bookstore In
the prayer of Presbytera Harakas may they ldquogive us Christmas from
within that we may share it from without on all sides all around us
wherever there is needrdquo
DANCE FOR FUN CLASS For Everyone When Wednesdays January
9th till March 13 2013 Where St Sophia
Huffington Center Time 7pm - 9pm Fee
$150 ($15 per session) INSTRUCTOR RAMSAY
SEIKALY ramdonseikhotmailcomCome
and learn all the dances you need to know
for festivals weddings and other Greek
events Guest instructors each week will be
brought in to teach specialized regions and
historical context of the regions the dances come from Bring your dance shoes and we
will see you in January
The Hellenic Society of Constantinople will celebrate their
46th ANNUAL VASILOPITA DINNER DANCE ON JANUARY 12 2013 at the
Wilshire Country Club 301 N Rossmore Ave Los Angeles
The evening will include music dancing and the traditional cutting of
the Vasilopita with the Gold Coin Well be honoring our very dear
Agapie and Harry Pappas for their continuous support of the Hellenic
Society of Constantinople and the Ecumenical Patriarchate For more
information please call Mary Morrison at (818)500-0904 or Jeanette
Owens Benedatos at (323)660-5707 Thank you Mary
16
VIP CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
AND
41st ANNIVERSARY OF PHILOPTOHOS VIPs You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the joy of
the season and also the 41st Anniversary of Philoptohos VIPs
We will honor our founder Christine Peratis and take a
sentimental video journey from 1971-2012 We will see and
remember old friends and memorable events of the past
We are delighted and proud to hold our event in the new
Huffington Center Maniatakos Fellowship Hall at Saint
Sophia There will be door prizes Christmas Carols and great
fellowship
You wonrsquot want to miss this outstanding event
THURSDAY DECEMBER 13 2012
Buffet Luncheon - $2500 per person
Reservations ndash Required by Deadline ndash December 9th
For more information please call Vivi Demopoulos
(310)215-3130 or Mersy Loukaris (323)661-1592
Please detach this form and mail this portion with your check
to Vivi Demopoulos ndash 7485 McConnell Ave Los Angeles CA
90045 Checks payable to Philoptohos VIP
My name and address are below
Name _____________________________________________
Telephone _________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________
Listed below are the names of the guests for whom payment
is enclosed $25person _________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
17
18
19
For those who are sick or sufferinghellip
St James advises us ldquoIf 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 forgivenrdquo (James 513-14)
Ensuring that St Sophiarsquos 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 Cathedralrsquos office hours
As you request prayer you may also wish to make an offering to
Saint Sophiarsquos Altar Fund Label ldquoFor the health ofhelliprdquo
PLEASE PRINT CLEARY
Please submit this form to
Saint Sophia Cathedral Office
1324 S Normandie Ave
Los Angeles CA 90006
ldquoWhen you write or update your will please remember Saint Sophia Cathedral Your gift will live into eternityrdquo
20
13
Get to know the candidates running for the
Parish Council Continuedhellip
Glenn Lianos - I have been a member of St Sophia for over 20 years
My 3 children were baptized here and we have raised them in the
faith My wife Antonia has been a Sunday school teacher for the last
seven years and my 2 sons Julian and Max serve in the alter I have
been active in Greek school and the Dance program At this point in
time I feel it is also my duty to step up and serve the church that has
served me as well as my family I would like to donate my time to help
St Sophia continue to grow and thrive with an emphasis in keeping the
youth at church Thank you for your consideration
Ted Pastras - I have been a member of St Sophia Cathedral for
more than 30 years and a member of the Parish Council since 1994mdash
currently serving as Vice President and Chairman of Civic amp Cultural
Affairs I have also served as Security Director Vice President four
terms as President (1999-2002) Chief Program Coordinator for the BLQ
Development Project President of the BLQ Business Improvement
District and continue to serve as Chief Liaison Coordinator to City Hall
amp the Mayorrsquos Office In 1999 my wife amp I created and developed the
LA Greek Fest ldquoIrsquom honored to have served in the Cathedralrsquos
development during the past twenty years and wish to continue
providing my talents and dedicated service to the future progress and
enrichment of our Saint Sophia parish communityrdquo
Karen Sarames ndash Irsquove had the honor of serving on the Parish Council
for the past 10 years I got involved as a means to serve Christ through
his church Throughout my life the church has been there for me
from the time of my baptism through the years of Sunday school
GOYA Young Adults choir adult bible study and the recent death of
my parents Christ through his church has guided me morally
and spiritually by providing education moral guidance fellowship
and love I wanted to give back to his church and to the community
the love and the support that were so freely given to me and I would
like to serve the church in the manner befitting my talents
Dorothy Spirus - As a member of St Sophia Cathedral for nearly 20
years Ive noticed a void in activities and functions offered by the
Cathedral that nurture involvement friendship and belonging for all
ages I would like to serve on the Parish Council so I may be
instrumental in developing events that range from intellectual to
outright fun My hope is to bring the entire community closer together
through increased interaction whether it be through service or
celebration Connectivity isnt just for electronic devices
14
15th Annual Christmas Musicfest Tonight
Saint Sophia Cathedral 15th Annual Christmas
Musicfest under the Byzantine Dome - Rejoice
Sunday December 9 2012 at 700 pm The program will include Orthodox Christmas
hymns and chants several selections from the
oratorio Messiah by George F Handel and
traditional carols of the holiday season The
concert will feature three chanters Carole
Choucair Oueijan Dimitri Liogris and Michael
ontaxis along with Nicole French Suzanne
Gilman Eleni Pantages Michele Patzakis
Prappas Dalia Rodriguez Karen Sarames
Estelle Skouras Kathy Spilos and Christopher
Yokas as soloists the Saint Sophia Cathedral
Choir and Chamber Ensemble under the direction of Jim H Kollias
and the Harmonies of Saint Thomas all girlsrsquo choir under the
direction of Antonio Espinal Free will offering
Reception immediately following the concert in the Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall and the Maria Maniatakos Pavilion
We rejoice in the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and we
rejoice in the first Christmas celebrated in the new Huffington
Center at Saint Sophia
SAVE THE DATE
DECEMBER 16TH FOLLOWING DIVINE LITURGY amp CHRISTMAS
PAGEANT
ST SOPHIAS GREEK FOLKDANCING GROUPS
NINTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
On Sunday December 16th following Divine Liturgy and the
Christmas pageant please join us in the Maniatakos Fellowship
Hall for our
NINTH ANNUAL FDF CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
All proceeds to benefit St Sophias Greek folk dancing groups We
will have all kinds of goodies such as baklava koulourakia
melomakarona chocolate chip cookies brownies cupcakes etc
Please help support your fellow parishioners who participate in the
folk dancing program by purchasing our homemade sweets
Thank you for your continued support and Merry Christmas
Phone orders are accepted Please call Demitra 818-903-7059
15
BOOKSTORE NEWS - Books for Advent
The forty days before Christmas (November 15-December 24) are a
time of prayer fasting and almsgiving as we anticipate the birth and
twelve days later the baptism of Christ
ldquoThe Winter Pascha Readings for the Christmas-Epiphany Seasonrdquo by
Father Thomas Hopko contains forty meditations to be read during
Advent Christmas and Epiphany The meditations reference biblical
readings liturgical hymns and verses writings of the saints Church
Fathers and teachings of more contemporary guides to the Christian
life
ldquoDaily Meditations and Prayers for the Christmas Advent Fast and
Epiphany Living the Days of Advent and Epiphany According to the
Orthodox Church Calendarrdquo by Presbytera Emily Harakas amp Father
Anthony Coniaris includes scripture readings selections from liturgical
services a Scripture verse and an inspiring meditation for each day
You will find these wonderful spiritual companions in our bookstore In
the prayer of Presbytera Harakas may they ldquogive us Christmas from
within that we may share it from without on all sides all around us
wherever there is needrdquo
DANCE FOR FUN CLASS For Everyone When Wednesdays January
9th till March 13 2013 Where St Sophia
Huffington Center Time 7pm - 9pm Fee
$150 ($15 per session) INSTRUCTOR RAMSAY
SEIKALY ramdonseikhotmailcomCome
and learn all the dances you need to know
for festivals weddings and other Greek
events Guest instructors each week will be
brought in to teach specialized regions and
historical context of the regions the dances come from Bring your dance shoes and we
will see you in January
The Hellenic Society of Constantinople will celebrate their
46th ANNUAL VASILOPITA DINNER DANCE ON JANUARY 12 2013 at the
Wilshire Country Club 301 N Rossmore Ave Los Angeles
The evening will include music dancing and the traditional cutting of
the Vasilopita with the Gold Coin Well be honoring our very dear
Agapie and Harry Pappas for their continuous support of the Hellenic
Society of Constantinople and the Ecumenical Patriarchate For more
information please call Mary Morrison at (818)500-0904 or Jeanette
Owens Benedatos at (323)660-5707 Thank you Mary
16
VIP CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
AND
41st ANNIVERSARY OF PHILOPTOHOS VIPs You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the joy of
the season and also the 41st Anniversary of Philoptohos VIPs
We will honor our founder Christine Peratis and take a
sentimental video journey from 1971-2012 We will see and
remember old friends and memorable events of the past
We are delighted and proud to hold our event in the new
Huffington Center Maniatakos Fellowship Hall at Saint
Sophia There will be door prizes Christmas Carols and great
fellowship
You wonrsquot want to miss this outstanding event
THURSDAY DECEMBER 13 2012
Buffet Luncheon - $2500 per person
Reservations ndash Required by Deadline ndash December 9th
For more information please call Vivi Demopoulos
(310)215-3130 or Mersy Loukaris (323)661-1592
Please detach this form and mail this portion with your check
to Vivi Demopoulos ndash 7485 McConnell Ave Los Angeles CA
90045 Checks payable to Philoptohos VIP
My name and address are below
Name _____________________________________________
Telephone _________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________
Listed below are the names of the guests for whom payment
is enclosed $25person _________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
17
18
19
For those who are sick or sufferinghellip
St James advises us ldquoIf 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 forgivenrdquo (James 513-14)
Ensuring that St Sophiarsquos 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 Cathedralrsquos office hours
As you request prayer you may also wish to make an offering to
Saint Sophiarsquos Altar Fund Label ldquoFor the health ofhelliprdquo
PLEASE PRINT CLEARY
Please submit this form to
Saint Sophia Cathedral Office
1324 S Normandie Ave
Los Angeles CA 90006
ldquoWhen you write or update your will please remember Saint Sophia Cathedral Your gift will live into eternityrdquo
20
14
15th Annual Christmas Musicfest Tonight
Saint Sophia Cathedral 15th Annual Christmas
Musicfest under the Byzantine Dome - Rejoice
Sunday December 9 2012 at 700 pm The program will include Orthodox Christmas
hymns and chants several selections from the
oratorio Messiah by George F Handel and
traditional carols of the holiday season The
concert will feature three chanters Carole
Choucair Oueijan Dimitri Liogris and Michael
ontaxis along with Nicole French Suzanne
Gilman Eleni Pantages Michele Patzakis
Prappas Dalia Rodriguez Karen Sarames
Estelle Skouras Kathy Spilos and Christopher
Yokas as soloists the Saint Sophia Cathedral
Choir and Chamber Ensemble under the direction of Jim H Kollias
and the Harmonies of Saint Thomas all girlsrsquo choir under the
direction of Antonio Espinal Free will offering
Reception immediately following the concert in the Maniatakos
Fellowship Hall and the Maria Maniatakos Pavilion
We rejoice in the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and we
rejoice in the first Christmas celebrated in the new Huffington
Center at Saint Sophia
SAVE THE DATE
DECEMBER 16TH FOLLOWING DIVINE LITURGY amp CHRISTMAS
PAGEANT
ST SOPHIAS GREEK FOLKDANCING GROUPS
NINTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
On Sunday December 16th following Divine Liturgy and the
Christmas pageant please join us in the Maniatakos Fellowship
Hall for our
NINTH ANNUAL FDF CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
All proceeds to benefit St Sophias Greek folk dancing groups We
will have all kinds of goodies such as baklava koulourakia
melomakarona chocolate chip cookies brownies cupcakes etc
Please help support your fellow parishioners who participate in the
folk dancing program by purchasing our homemade sweets
Thank you for your continued support and Merry Christmas
Phone orders are accepted Please call Demitra 818-903-7059
15
BOOKSTORE NEWS - Books for Advent
The forty days before Christmas (November 15-December 24) are a
time of prayer fasting and almsgiving as we anticipate the birth and
twelve days later the baptism of Christ
ldquoThe Winter Pascha Readings for the Christmas-Epiphany Seasonrdquo by
Father Thomas Hopko contains forty meditations to be read during
Advent Christmas and Epiphany The meditations reference biblical
readings liturgical hymns and verses writings of the saints Church
Fathers and teachings of more contemporary guides to the Christian
life
ldquoDaily Meditations and Prayers for the Christmas Advent Fast and
Epiphany Living the Days of Advent and Epiphany According to the
Orthodox Church Calendarrdquo by Presbytera Emily Harakas amp Father
Anthony Coniaris includes scripture readings selections from liturgical
services a Scripture verse and an inspiring meditation for each day
You will find these wonderful spiritual companions in our bookstore In
the prayer of Presbytera Harakas may they ldquogive us Christmas from
within that we may share it from without on all sides all around us
wherever there is needrdquo
DANCE FOR FUN CLASS For Everyone When Wednesdays January
9th till March 13 2013 Where St Sophia
Huffington Center Time 7pm - 9pm Fee
$150 ($15 per session) INSTRUCTOR RAMSAY
SEIKALY ramdonseikhotmailcomCome
and learn all the dances you need to know
for festivals weddings and other Greek
events Guest instructors each week will be
brought in to teach specialized regions and
historical context of the regions the dances come from Bring your dance shoes and we
will see you in January
The Hellenic Society of Constantinople will celebrate their
46th ANNUAL VASILOPITA DINNER DANCE ON JANUARY 12 2013 at the
Wilshire Country Club 301 N Rossmore Ave Los Angeles
The evening will include music dancing and the traditional cutting of
the Vasilopita with the Gold Coin Well be honoring our very dear
Agapie and Harry Pappas for their continuous support of the Hellenic
Society of Constantinople and the Ecumenical Patriarchate For more
information please call Mary Morrison at (818)500-0904 or Jeanette
Owens Benedatos at (323)660-5707 Thank you Mary
16
VIP CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
AND
41st ANNIVERSARY OF PHILOPTOHOS VIPs You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the joy of
the season and also the 41st Anniversary of Philoptohos VIPs
We will honor our founder Christine Peratis and take a
sentimental video journey from 1971-2012 We will see and
remember old friends and memorable events of the past
We are delighted and proud to hold our event in the new
Huffington Center Maniatakos Fellowship Hall at Saint
Sophia There will be door prizes Christmas Carols and great
fellowship
You wonrsquot want to miss this outstanding event
THURSDAY DECEMBER 13 2012
Buffet Luncheon - $2500 per person
Reservations ndash Required by Deadline ndash December 9th
For more information please call Vivi Demopoulos
(310)215-3130 or Mersy Loukaris (323)661-1592
Please detach this form and mail this portion with your check
to Vivi Demopoulos ndash 7485 McConnell Ave Los Angeles CA
90045 Checks payable to Philoptohos VIP
My name and address are below
Name _____________________________________________
Telephone _________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________
Listed below are the names of the guests for whom payment
is enclosed $25person _________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
17
18
19
For those who are sick or sufferinghellip
St James advises us ldquoIf 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 forgivenrdquo (James 513-14)
Ensuring that St Sophiarsquos 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 Cathedralrsquos office hours
As you request prayer you may also wish to make an offering to
Saint Sophiarsquos Altar Fund Label ldquoFor the health ofhelliprdquo
PLEASE PRINT CLEARY
Please submit this form to
Saint Sophia Cathedral Office
1324 S Normandie Ave
Los Angeles CA 90006
ldquoWhen you write or update your will please remember Saint Sophia Cathedral Your gift will live into eternityrdquo
20
15
BOOKSTORE NEWS - Books for Advent
The forty days before Christmas (November 15-December 24) are a
time of prayer fasting and almsgiving as we anticipate the birth and
twelve days later the baptism of Christ
ldquoThe Winter Pascha Readings for the Christmas-Epiphany Seasonrdquo by
Father Thomas Hopko contains forty meditations to be read during
Advent Christmas and Epiphany The meditations reference biblical
readings liturgical hymns and verses writings of the saints Church
Fathers and teachings of more contemporary guides to the Christian
life
ldquoDaily Meditations and Prayers for the Christmas Advent Fast and
Epiphany Living the Days of Advent and Epiphany According to the
Orthodox Church Calendarrdquo by Presbytera Emily Harakas amp Father
Anthony Coniaris includes scripture readings selections from liturgical
services a Scripture verse and an inspiring meditation for each day
You will find these wonderful spiritual companions in our bookstore In
the prayer of Presbytera Harakas may they ldquogive us Christmas from
within that we may share it from without on all sides all around us
wherever there is needrdquo
DANCE FOR FUN CLASS For Everyone When Wednesdays January
9th till March 13 2013 Where St Sophia
Huffington Center Time 7pm - 9pm Fee
$150 ($15 per session) INSTRUCTOR RAMSAY
SEIKALY ramdonseikhotmailcomCome
and learn all the dances you need to know
for festivals weddings and other Greek
events Guest instructors each week will be
brought in to teach specialized regions and
historical context of the regions the dances come from Bring your dance shoes and we
will see you in January
The Hellenic Society of Constantinople will celebrate their
46th ANNUAL VASILOPITA DINNER DANCE ON JANUARY 12 2013 at the
Wilshire Country Club 301 N Rossmore Ave Los Angeles
The evening will include music dancing and the traditional cutting of
the Vasilopita with the Gold Coin Well be honoring our very dear
Agapie and Harry Pappas for their continuous support of the Hellenic
Society of Constantinople and the Ecumenical Patriarchate For more
information please call Mary Morrison at (818)500-0904 or Jeanette
Owens Benedatos at (323)660-5707 Thank you Mary
16
VIP CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
AND
41st ANNIVERSARY OF PHILOPTOHOS VIPs You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the joy of
the season and also the 41st Anniversary of Philoptohos VIPs
We will honor our founder Christine Peratis and take a
sentimental video journey from 1971-2012 We will see and
remember old friends and memorable events of the past
We are delighted and proud to hold our event in the new
Huffington Center Maniatakos Fellowship Hall at Saint
Sophia There will be door prizes Christmas Carols and great
fellowship
You wonrsquot want to miss this outstanding event
THURSDAY DECEMBER 13 2012
Buffet Luncheon - $2500 per person
Reservations ndash Required by Deadline ndash December 9th
For more information please call Vivi Demopoulos
(310)215-3130 or Mersy Loukaris (323)661-1592
Please detach this form and mail this portion with your check
to Vivi Demopoulos ndash 7485 McConnell Ave Los Angeles CA
90045 Checks payable to Philoptohos VIP
My name and address are below
Name _____________________________________________
Telephone _________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________
Listed below are the names of the guests for whom payment
is enclosed $25person _________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
17
18
19
For those who are sick or sufferinghellip
St James advises us ldquoIf 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 forgivenrdquo (James 513-14)
Ensuring that St Sophiarsquos 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 Cathedralrsquos office hours
As you request prayer you may also wish to make an offering to
Saint Sophiarsquos Altar Fund Label ldquoFor the health ofhelliprdquo
PLEASE PRINT CLEARY
Please submit this form to
Saint Sophia Cathedral Office
1324 S Normandie Ave
Los Angeles CA 90006
ldquoWhen you write or update your will please remember Saint Sophia Cathedral Your gift will live into eternityrdquo
20
16
VIP CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
AND
41st ANNIVERSARY OF PHILOPTOHOS VIPs You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the joy of
the season and also the 41st Anniversary of Philoptohos VIPs
We will honor our founder Christine Peratis and take a
sentimental video journey from 1971-2012 We will see and
remember old friends and memorable events of the past
We are delighted and proud to hold our event in the new
Huffington Center Maniatakos Fellowship Hall at Saint
Sophia There will be door prizes Christmas Carols and great
fellowship
You wonrsquot want to miss this outstanding event
THURSDAY DECEMBER 13 2012
Buffet Luncheon - $2500 per person
Reservations ndash Required by Deadline ndash December 9th
For more information please call Vivi Demopoulos
(310)215-3130 or Mersy Loukaris (323)661-1592
Please detach this form and mail this portion with your check
to Vivi Demopoulos ndash 7485 McConnell Ave Los Angeles CA
90045 Checks payable to Philoptohos VIP
My name and address are below
Name _____________________________________________
Telephone _________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________
Listed below are the names of the guests for whom payment
is enclosed $25person _________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
17
18
19
For those who are sick or sufferinghellip
St James advises us ldquoIf 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 forgivenrdquo (James 513-14)
Ensuring that St Sophiarsquos 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 Cathedralrsquos office hours
As you request prayer you may also wish to make an offering to
Saint Sophiarsquos Altar Fund Label ldquoFor the health ofhelliprdquo
PLEASE PRINT CLEARY
Please submit this form to
Saint Sophia Cathedral Office
1324 S Normandie Ave
Los Angeles CA 90006
ldquoWhen you write or update your will please remember Saint Sophia Cathedral Your gift will live into eternityrdquo
20
17
18
19
For those who are sick or sufferinghellip
St James advises us ldquoIf 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 forgivenrdquo (James 513-14)
Ensuring that St Sophiarsquos 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 Cathedralrsquos office hours
As you request prayer you may also wish to make an offering to
Saint Sophiarsquos Altar Fund Label ldquoFor the health ofhelliprdquo
PLEASE PRINT CLEARY
Please submit this form to
Saint Sophia Cathedral Office
1324 S Normandie Ave
Los Angeles CA 90006
ldquoWhen you write or update your will please remember Saint Sophia Cathedral Your gift will live into eternityrdquo
20
18
19
For those who are sick or sufferinghellip
St James advises us ldquoIf 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 forgivenrdquo (James 513-14)
Ensuring that St Sophiarsquos 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 Cathedralrsquos office hours
As you request prayer you may also wish to make an offering to
Saint Sophiarsquos Altar Fund Label ldquoFor the health ofhelliprdquo
PLEASE PRINT CLEARY
Please submit this form to
Saint Sophia Cathedral Office
1324 S Normandie Ave
Los Angeles CA 90006
ldquoWhen you write or update your will please remember Saint Sophia Cathedral Your gift will live into eternityrdquo
20
19
For those who are sick or sufferinghellip
St James advises us ldquoIf 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 forgivenrdquo (James 513-14)
Ensuring that St Sophiarsquos 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 Cathedralrsquos office hours
As you request prayer you may also wish to make an offering to
Saint Sophiarsquos Altar Fund Label ldquoFor the health ofhelliprdquo
PLEASE PRINT CLEARY
Please submit this form to
Saint Sophia Cathedral Office
1324 S Normandie Ave
Los Angeles CA 90006
ldquoWhen you write or update your will please remember Saint Sophia Cathedral Your gift will live into eternityrdquo
20
20