Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral God s people, serving God s people 11th of August, 2013 7th Sunday of Matthew 1324 South Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles, 90006 Office: 323.737.2424 Fax: 323.737.7029 www.stsophia.org www.stsophia.org/bulletin Very Reverend Father John S. Bakas, Dean Reverend Father Allan Boyd, Assistant Priest Office Hours 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday 1
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FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Executive Officers George E. Preonas, President; Andrew Evangelatos, Executive Vice President; James A. Demetriou, PhD, Vice President & C.F.O.; 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; Brent Noyes; John T. Pappas; Jim Zaferis Presidential Appointments Anthony A. Demetriou, Presidential Assistant; John G. Marakas III, Sr. V.P. of Wells Fargo, Advisor to the Board PARISH COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Officers Brent Noyes, President; John Kopatsis, Vice-President; Irene Andreadis, Recording Secretary; Karen Sarames, Corresponding Secretary/Legal; Michael Kraios, Treasurer & C.F.O. Members Bertha Angels; Jeanine Hanna; Glenn Lianos; Eleni Constantine Manolelis; Loula Moschonas; Kouji Nakata; Alex Oxyzolou; Peter Pallas; Dean Peratsakis; Dorothy Spirus Board of Auditors Jim Ananias; Tony Demetriou; Tom Moore CALENDAR FOR THIS WEEK Sunday, August 11th Orthros...............8:15am Studies in the Faith.....9:15am Memorials..... 9:45am Divine Liturgy............ 10:00am Monday, August 12th Catechism with Father Allan......7:30pm Open Gym Night....7:30pm Wednesday, August 14th Vespers at Assumption in Long Beach.. 7:30pm Compline & Jesus Prayer Vigil (Chapel).8:00pm 8:00am Thursday, August 15th Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos Orthros...............8:30am Divine Liturgy.............. 9:30am Old Testament with Father Allan..... 7:30pm Coffee Hour in the Huffington Center Maniatakos Fellowship Hall 3
MEMORIALS Nicholas Katsapis, Maria Paplexis Koutoulas, Dino Paplexis, Xenia Desby 35 years, Dino Desby 8 years, Alexios, Maria, Dorothy, Tom, Michele, Elias, Constantina, Marie, Dino, Merv But the souls of the righteous are in the hands of the Lord, and there shall no torment touch them. Wisdom 3:1 May their memory be eternal ALTAR CANDLES Both sides offered in loving memory of Maria Papalexis Koutoulas and Dino Papalexis by Bill & Vergie Papalexis and family. PERPETUAL LIGHTS Offered in loving memory of Xenia Desby (35 years) and Dino Desby (8 years) by Neal Desby. 4
AMEN, AMEN, AMEN Fr. John and Fr. Allan encourage you to participate with your Amen in the most vital part of the service the blessing of, or consecration of the gifts. When the priest says, And make this bread the precious Body of Your Christ, with reverent enthusiasm you offer your key affirmation by saying, Amen! And when the priest says, And that which is in this cup the precious Blood of Your Christ, you respond there again with, Amen! And then when he says, Changing them by Your Holy Spirit, you respond three times, Amen! Amen! Amen! In so doing, let us pray that not only are the Gifts, but we as well will be transformed in Christ! TECH TIP FOR THE SOUL Ever feel like modern technology is disconnecting people from the spiritual life? Try this beneficial tech tip for the soul: Set an alarm on your phone for 9:00am, Noon, 3:00pm, 6:00pm, and 9:00pm (the traditional hours of prayer) and have it be a reminder to say a quick prayer the Jesus prayer, the Our Father, or just a simple Δοξα τω Θεω! Use modern technology to recover the ancient practice of continual prayer. Try it this week and tell someone how it s helped you. COMPLINE AND JESUS PRAYER VIGIL Wednesday, Aug 14 Spend time connecting to God through prayer and stillness before the great Feast of the Dormition. The Jesus Prayer Vigil will begin with a Small Compline service at 8pm Wednesday night and you may come any hour thereafter to pray and be still with God until 8am. It will be a fulfilling time of cleansing and tranquility. For questions or to sign up for an hour contact John Kopatsis kopatsis@gmail.com, (818)445-3364 or Noah Johnson clerk@stsophia.org, (626)594-6053. DORMITION OF THE THEOTOKOS Thursday, August 15 Donations are being accepted for the decoration of the Icon for the Falling Asleep of the Panagia. Please contact Helen or Jimmy at the office: (323)737-2424 SAINT SOPHIA BOOKSTORE Newly arrived sterling silver & 24k gold Byzantine crosses blessed at the Tomb of Christ in Jerusalem for sale in the bookstore. Very reasonable prices. Stop by after Liturgy while supplies last! 5
HYMNS OF THE DAY FIRST ANTIPHON For you are the fountain of life: in Your life, we shall see light. Save us, O Son of God, O Good Paraclete as we sing to You, Alleluia. APOLYTIKION OF THE TRANSFIGURATION TONE 7 You were transfigured upon the mountain, O Christ our God, showing to Your disciples Your glory as much as they could bear. Do also in us, sinners though we be, shine Your everlasting light, at the intercession of the Theotokos, O Giver of light. Glory to You. RESURRECTION APOLYTIKION TONE 6 Angelic powers attended at Your grave, and those who were on guard became as dead. And Mary stood in the tomb, seeking Your pure body. You have despoiled Death and not been touched by him; you met the Virgin and gave us life. O Lord who rose from the dead, glory to you. TROPARION OF SAINT SOPHIA (HOLY WISDOM) Blessed are You O Christ our God, Who as all wise the fishermen You showed forth; By sending Your Holy Spirit down upon them and through them the universe You drew unto Your net. O lover of mankind Glory to You. KONTAKION OF THE TRANSFIGURATION TONE 7 You were transfigured upon the mount, O Christ our God, and Your disciples, in so far as they could bear, beheld Your glory. Thus, when they see You crucified, they may understand Your voluntary passion, and proclaim to the world that You are truly the effulgence of the Father. 6
ΥΜΝΟΣ ἉΓΙΑΝ ΜΕΤΑΜΟΡΦΩΣΙΝ Ὅτι παρά σοί πηγὴ ζωῆς, Κύριε, ἐν τῶ φωτί σου ὀψόμεθα φῶς. Σῶσον ἡμᾶς, Υἱὲ Θεοῦ, ὁ ἐν τῷ ὄρει τῷ Θαβὼρ μεταμορφωθείς, ψάλλοντάς σοι Ἀλληλούϊα. ἈΠΟΛΥΤΙΚΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΜΕΤΑΜΟΡΦΩΣΕΩΣ ΗΧΟΣ ΒΑΡΥΣ Μετεμορφώθης ἐν τῷ ὄρει, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, δείξας τοῖς Μαθηταῖς σου τὴν δόξαν σου, καθὼς ἠδύναντο. Λάμψον καὶ ἡμῖν τοῖς ἁμαρτωλοῖς, τὸ φῶς σου τὸ ἀΐδιον, πρεσβείαις τῆς Θεοτόκου, Φωτοδότα, δόξα σοι. ἈΝΑΣΤΑΣΙΜΟ ἈΠΟΛΥΤΙΚΙΟΝ ΗΧΟΣ ΠΛ. Β Ἀγγελικαὶ δυνάμεις ἐπὶ τὸ μνῆμά σου, καὶ οἱ φυλάσσοντες, ἀπενεκρώθησαν καὶ ἵστατο Μαρία ἐν τῷ τάφῳ, ζητοῦσα τὸ ἄχραντόν σου σῶμα. Ἐσκύλευσας τὸν ᾍδην, μὴ πειρασθεὶς ὑπ' αὐτοῦ ὑπήντησας τῇ Παρθένῳ, δωρούμενος τὴν ζωήν. Ὁ ἀναστὰς ἐκ τῶν νεκρῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι. ΤΡΟΠΑΡΙΟΝ ΤΟΥ ΝΑΟΥ ἉΓΙΑ ΣΟΦΙΑ Ευλογητός 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. ΚΟΝΤΑΚΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΜΕΤΑΜΟΡΦΩΣΕΩΣ ΗΧΟΣ ΒΑΡΥΣ Ἐπὶ τοῦ ὄρους μετεμορφώθης, καὶ ὡς ἐχώρουν οἱ Μαθηταί σου τὴν δόξαν σου, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἐθεάσαντο, ἵνα ὅταν σὲ ἴδωσι σταυρούμενον, τὸ μὲν πάθος νοήσωσιν ἑκούσιον, τῶ δὲ κόσμω κηρύξωσιν, ὅτι σὺ ὑπάρχεις ἀληθῶς, τοῦ Πατρὸς τὸ ἀπαύγασμα. 7
EPISTLE READING EPISTLE READER...CHRISTOS THEOPHANOUS Priest: Let Us Attend Reader: O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God. Priest: Wisdom... Reader: The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans (15:1-7) Priest: Let us be Attentive BRETHREN, we who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves; let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to edify him. For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached thee fell on me." For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of your Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. 8
GOSPEL READING The Reading is from The Gospel of St. Matthew (9:27-35) At that time, as Jesus passed on from there, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, "Have mercy on us, Son of David." When he entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to him, "Yes, Lord." Then he touched their eyes, saying, "According to your faith be it done to you." And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly charged them, "See that no one knows it." But they went away and spread his fame through all that district. As they were going away, behold, a dumb demoniac was brought to him. And when the demon had been cast out, the dumb man spoke; and the crowds marveled, saying, "Never was anything like this seen in Israel." But the Pharisees said, "He casts out demons by the prince of demons." And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people. 9
PHILOPTOHOS NEWS OPERATION LACE UP: Our Philoptohos chapter is spearheading the drive with FOCUS to distribute shoes to the homeless students in the Los Angeles Unified School District. We need volunteers to sign up and help us sort, pack and get the shoes ready for distribution to the schools. There are 60,000 children registered as homeless in LAUSD, more than in any other city in the United States. We will be doing this in the month of August. Please see the information in the Herald newsletter for sign up procedures or you may call Judie Christopoulos at 626-840-7508. Our fall meetings will begin September 22nd. Please mark your calendars and join us for our first meeting of the year. We have two amazing speakers planned. First we are pleased to announce we have Dr. Dennis Holmes, MD, head of the Los Angeles Woman s Center and was the Chief of Breast Surgery at USC Norris Cancer Center for 7 years. Dr. Holmes is a pioneer in the treatments of breast cancer and teaches his methods to other doctors. Along with Dr. Holmes will be Dr. Lacy Le, MD. Dr. Le is a specialist in Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery. Her main field is reconstruction after mastectomy and she works very closely with Dr. Holmes. They will speak after our lunch and meeting so we hope you will try to join us. Philoptohos must continue to reach out and do the work of our Lord. The poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, those who may need assistance. That is what Philoptohos is here for. For the poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me John 12:8. With love in Christ s service, Virginia Noyes and The Philoptohos Board of Directors 10
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MINISTRY NEWS SCHOLARSHIP FOR MEDICAL & DENTAL STUDENTS: Hellenic American Medical and Dental Society of Southern California The S. James Vamvas Scholarship Fund allows the society to provide financial assistance to medical and dental students of Hellenic descent who are from California or attend medical or dental school in California. For application and guidelines visit the HAMDS website: http://hamds.org/programs/scholarship/ DEADLINE: August 31st OPERATION LACE UP Please sign up to help with the FOCUS Operation Lace Up shoe project ASAP. Work will take place at: Sofa Warehouse, 5901 Corvette St. Commerce, CA 90040. We will provide water and few snacks. Feel free to bring a sack lunch. If you are having trouble signing up online, please call Judie (626) 840.7508. We need to know how many volunteers are coming to help on any given day, SO PLEASE REGISTER and pass this information on. Tell you friends and family. We welcome all the help we can get. High school students are encouraged to help IF accompanied by an adult. Thank you. Hope to see you at the warehouse. Judie Christopoulos Volunteer Coordinator FOCUS North America LA GREEK FEST DONATIONS Thank you for considering a donation for our annual Greek Festival. Please email us if you would like to sponsor any of the items below at lagreekfest@gmail.com or make a donation online at www.stsophia.org/donate For more details and to volunteer please see co-chairs Eleni Constantine or John Boudouvas. 12
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LA GREEK FEST NEEDS LIST GREEK FEST PROGRAM ADS Could your business use a HUGE advertising boost? The LA Greek Fest is accepting solicitations for the program book, please call Eleni Constantine at 310/420-8374 for pricing information or email lagreekfest@gmail.com 15
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