MAY 28, 2017

Saint Sophia

Axiologa

“worth mentioning”

Fathers of the 1st Council Sunday

Saint Sophia Cathedral 1324 S. Normandie Ave Los Angeles, CA 90006

FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXECUTIVE OFFICERS George E. Preonas, President; Dr. James A. Demetriou, Vice President & C.F.O.; Gig Kyriacou, 2nd Vice-President; Constantine M. Boukidis, Secretary; Tina Callas, Treasurer MEMBERS V. Rev. Fr. John S. Bakas, Timi Loomos Freshman, Alek Haidos, Steve Hanna, Diane Sakellaris Lapa, Tony Natsis, Brent Noyes, John Peterson, Jean Paul Wardy, Jim Zaferis PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS Andrew J. Demetriou, Foundation General Counsel John G. Marakas III, Sr. Advisor to the Board ADVISOR TO THE PRESIDENT Anthony A. Demetriou TRUSTEES EMERITUS Andrew Evangelatos, Nicholas Bissias and John T. Pappas PARISH COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Brent A. Noyes, President; Anna Yallourakis, Vice President; Jeanine Hanna, Co-Treasurer; Peter Cosfol, Co-Treasurer; Dinah Wellington, Recording Secretary MEMBERS Angela Ananias; Bertha Angels; Bill Striglos; Costa Bargeliotes; Glenn Lianos; Jonas Metin; Karen Sarames; Maria Baltazzi; Mauro Metini; Paris Yatskar. BOARD OF AUDITORS: James Boltinghouse, Anthony Demetriou

Office: 323.737.2424 Fax: 323.737.7029

www.stsophia.org/bulletin

When you write your will or update it, won’t you please remember Saint

Sophia Cathedral? Such a gift will live forever as our church ministers to

our spiritual needs. It’s an investment in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

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MINISTRY NEWS

1. Tuesday, May 30: Prayer of the Heart Meditation Workshop

2. Monday, June 5: Coffee Hour sponsored by the VIP’s after the Feast of the Holy Spirit Divine Liturgy

3. Thursday, June 22: VIP’s Prizes and Surprises

OFFICE CLOSED

The office will be closed Monday, May 29 in recognition of Memorial Day.

LIFE IN FAITH STUDIES FR. JOHN S. BAKAS

Increase your knowledge about our faith at our weekly Bible

study class. You’ll have a chance to ask Fr. John questions

and engage in interesting discussions with your fellow

parishioners in a casual setting. Don’t miss this wonderful

opportunity to grow in your faith. Classes meet in the

General Assembly Room.

Co-Ed Bible Studies classes are every Tuesday at 11:00 am.

SEEKING A FEMALE ROOMATE

To share a 2 bedroom apartment next to the church; will have own bedroom and balcony. Preferably Greek speaking. Please call Jessica at 323-737-2424

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PRAYER OF THE HEART MEDITATION WORKSHOPS

You are invited to join Parish Council Member and Meditation Teacher, Maria Baltazzi, as she continues to lead group sessions on an inward journey, using the Prayer of the Heart. Discover how contemplative prayer meditation can benefit both you and the world around you. The Prayer of the Heart is based on the Jesus Prayer. We begin with a short discussion on how to cultivate happier, more spiritual lives. Then followed by a guided meditation.

These sessions are for anyone interested in meditation; all levels are welcomed. You are encouraged to bring friends and family members.

Next Session’s Topic: How Forgiving Creates Miracles, Tuesday, May 30

*Note, this will be the last evening session until the Fall. I will be doing a retreat in either July or August, date TBD.

Location: Huffington Center Saint Sophia Cathedral, Maria Maniatakos Room

Time: 7:30 pm – 9 pm

Cost: None, this is Maria’s Community Gift

Recap May 16th Session: Living Life On Purpose

One. When you live life on purpose, you are clear about your

beliefs and values.

Two. When you live life on purpose, you set priorities each day.

How you spend your days is how you spend your life.

Three. When you live life on purpose, you follow your passion

versus someone else’s.

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Four. When you live life on purpose, you have balance. You spend the right amount of time at work and play. Relationships are important and cultivated as such.

Five. When you live life on purpose, you feel content. You relish just as much in the small joys as the big ones.

Six. When you live life on purpose, you are out making a difference; be it to one person or a cause.

Seven. When you live life on purpose, you live in the moment. You know how important they all are to your happiness.

Eight. When you live life on purpose, you meditate and pray. Your inner world is the cherished world of the divine that resides within you.

Bible Quote

O Lord, make me an instrument of Thy Peace!

Where there is hatred, let me sow love;

Where there is injury, pardon;

Where there is discord, harmony;

Where there is doubt, faith;

Where there is despair, hope;

Where there is darkness, light, and

Where there is sorrow, joy.

Oh Divine Master, grant that I may not be

so much seek to be consoled as to console;

to be understood as to understand;

to be loved, as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive;

It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;

And it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.

~ The Prayer of Saint Francis

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PHILOPTOCHOS V.I.P.

I want to thank Mary Kezios chair and Angela Ananias co-

chair of the Senior Citizen Luncheon last Tuesday. There

were about 100 people who attended the event. The delicious

food was prepared by Niko Begakis. I also want to thank Fr.

John S. Bakas for his kind words and for the beautiful song

he sang to Fotine O’ Conner. It was a beautiful event and

everyone enjoyed themselves.

Our future events are:

Monday June 5, 2017, the celebration of our church’s name

day. After the Divine Liturgy, the VIP is sponsoring coffee

hour. Ourania will be making her famous Koulouria and

Koulourakia, Angela is making Paximathia and Niko Begakis

is offering fruit. Please join us for the Divine Liturgy and

Coffee Hour.

Thursday, June 22, 2017 we will be playing our favorite game

Prizes and Surprises. Whoever brings a gift for exchange will

enter free. Otherwise, the entry fee is $10.00. Event is at

11:30 am in the Maria Maniatakos Pavilion. Food will be

prepared by Ourania and Angela.

In His service

Mersy Loukaris

VIP President.

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Monday, June 5

Feast of the Holy Spirit

Please join us for Divine Liturgy

and Coffee Hour sponsored by the

Philoptochos VIP’s.

Celebrate with us our beloved and

beautiful Saint Sophia Feast Day.

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The Mission of Saint Sophia Cathedral

1. Proclaim and teach the Gospel according to the Orthodox Christian Faith

2. Sanctify and enhance the spiritual life of the faithful through Orthodox Christian worship.

3. Receive persons into the Church through instruction, baptism and/or chrismation.

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