Sunday Bulletin. Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral. 29 th of July th Sunday of Matthew. God s people, serving God s people

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1 Sunday Bulletin 29 th of July th Sunday of Matthew God s people, serving God s people Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral 1324 South Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles, Office: Fax: Very Reverend Father John S. Bakas, Dean Reverend Father Allan Boyd, Assistant Priest

2 CALENDAR FOR THIS WEEK Sunday, July 29th Orthros :15am Studies in the Faith..9:15am Memorials..9:45am Divine Liturgy :00am Monday, July 30 th Bible Studies with Father John: Women s Bible Study. closed for the summer Men s Bible Study... closed for the summer Bible Study in the Faith... closed for the summer Wednesday, August 1 st Dormition Fast Begins Hellenic Academy (Adults).closed for the summer Bible Study with Father Allan..closed for the summer Thursday, August 2 nd Catechism with Father Allan..closed for the summer Friday, August 3 rd Paraclesis of the Holy Theotokos Liturgy.....7:30pm Saturday, August 4 th Hellenic Academy (PreK 6)..closed for the summer Hellenic Academy (Adults).closed for the summer Coffee hour in the Huffington Center Maniatakos Fellowship Hall EPISTLE READER... John Stamatiades 2

3 DAILY VITAMINS FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH 3

4 MEMORIALS Fotini Mitsinikos - 16 years Emmanuel Mitsinikos 4 ½ years Dimitrios Laloudakis - 19 months ALTAR CANDLES Both sides offered in loving memory of Fotini Mitsinikos, Emmanuel Mitsinikos, Dimitrios Laloudakis by John & Vasiliki, Fotini & Emmanuel Mitsinikos May their memory be eternal PARACLESIS SERVICES The Supplication Service (Paraclesis) to the Theotokos will be celebrated on Friday evenings August 3 rd and 10 th at 7:30 p.m. in our St. Constantine Chapel. These services are intended to seek the intercession of the Holy Theotokos and Virgin Mary for the health of those who are in need. If you wish to submit first names of individuals who are ill or struggling with physical, emotional and spiritual difficulties, you may submit their names to our office. They will be included in the petitions of the services... Miracles happen every day. 4

5 Υμνος ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΙΜΑ ΑΠΟΛΥΤΙΚΙΑ Ηχος βαρυζ Τροπαριον του Ναου, Ηχος πλ δ Ευλογητος ει Χριστε ο Θεος ημων, ο πανσοφους του αλιεις αναδειξας, καταπεμψας αυτοις το Πνευμα το Αγιον, και δι αυτων την οικουμενην σαγηνευσας, φιλανθρωπε, δοξα σοι. ΚΟΝΤΑΚΙΟΝ Ηχος βαρυζ 5

6 HYMNS OF THE DAY The Resurrection Apolytikion, Seventh Tone By Your cross, O Christ our God, You destroyed death. You opened paradise to the thief. You transformed the lament of the Myrrh-bearing women, and You commanded the Apostles to proclaim You are risen, granting the world Your great mercy. Troparion of Saint Sophia (Holy Wisdom) - Eighth Tone 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. Kondakion, 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

7 ΕΠΙΣΤΟΛΗ Πρὸς Κορινθίους α' 1:10-17 Ἀδελφοί, παρακαλῶ δὲ ὑμᾶς, ἀδελφοί, διὰ τοῦ ὀνόματος τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, ἵνα τὸ αὐτὸ λέγητε πάντες, καὶ μὴ ᾖ ἐν ὑμῖν σχίσματα, ἦτε δὲ κατηρτισμένοι ἐν τῷ αὐτῷ νοῒ καὶ ἐν τῇ αὐτῇ γνώμῃ. Ἐδηλώθη γάρ μοι περὶ ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοί μου, ὑπὸ τῶν Χλόης, ὅτι ἔριδες ἐν ὑμῖν εἰσιν. Λέγω δὲ τοῦτο, ὅτι ἕκαστος ὑμῶν λέγει, Ἐγὼ μέν εἰμι Παύλου, Ἐγὼ δὲ Ἀπολλώ, Ἐγὼ δὲ Κηφᾶ, Ἐγὼ δὲ Χριστοῦ. Μεμέρισται ὁ Χριστός; Μὴ Παῦλος ἐσταυρώθη ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν, ἢ εἰς τὸ ὄνομα Παύλου ἐβαπτίσθητε; Εὐχαριστῶ τῷ θεῷ ὅτι οὐδένα ὑμῶν ἐβάπτισα, εἰ μὴ Κρίσπον καὶ Γάϊον ἵνα μή τις εἴπῃ ὅτι εἰς τὸ ἐμὸν ὄνομα ἐβάπτισα. Ἐβάπτισα δὲ καὶ τὸν Στεφανᾶ οἶκον λοιπὸν οὐκ οἶδα εἴ τινα ἄλλον ἐβάπτισα. Οὐ γὰρ ἀπέστειλέν με Χριστὸς βαπτίζειν, ἀλλ εὐαγγελίζεσθαι οὐκ ἐν σοφίᾳ λόγου, ἵνα μὴ κενωθῇ ὁ σταυρὸς τοῦ Χριστοῦ. 7

8 EPISTLE READING Let Us Attend.. Verse: The Lord will give strength to His people. Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory. Wisdom.. The Reading is from Saint Paul s Letter to Corinthians 1:10-17 Let us be Attentive.. BRETHREN, I appeal to you by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and that there be no dissensions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. For it has been reported to me by Chloe's people that there is quarreling among you, my brethren. What I mean is that each one of you says, "I belong to Paul," or "I belong to Apollos," or "I belong to Cephas," or "I belong to Christ." Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispos and Gaius; lest any one should say that you were baptized in my name. (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas. Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized any one else.) For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. 8

9 GOSPEL READING The Reading is from Matthew 14:14-22 At that time, Jesus saw a great throng; and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, "This is a lonely place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves." Jesus said, "They need not go away; you give them something to eat." They said to him, "We have only five loaves here and two fish." And he said, "Bring them here to me." Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass; and taking the five loaves and the two fish he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and broke and gave the loaves to the crowds. And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Then he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 9

10 St. Sophia Festival Cookbook COMMUNITY NEWS It s Cookbook Time! It s also time to plan the festival. That includes a new printing of our famous flip cookbook. Do you have favorite or traditional recipes you want to share? The cookbook includes everything from yummy appetizers to delectable desserts. Please your recipes to Ava Angeletopoulos (A2the3@hotmail.com) or give a copy to Bertha Angels. ******************************************* Building Project News The deadline for making a pledge to the Building is July 31 st! Don t miss being included on the donor wall!! Please contact Tina Callas ******************************************* NEED PROSFORO We request offerings of Prosforo for the cathedral anytime within the next several weeks. ******************************************* SAINT SOPHIA BOOKSTORE Stop by the St Sophia Book Store and Gift Shop to find the perfect gift for that special occasion, or to thoughtfully offer encouragement to someone struggling. We have gifts for Weddings, Baptisms, new Mothers, Housewarming, honoring someone's loving Christ-like leadership, someone commuting long distance, someone sick or recovering in the hospital, someone struggling through difficult times, or for someone who has found their way back to the church. Ask Bill Striglos, or any other volunteer working behind the counter, for gift suggestions. ******************************************* SAINT SOPHIA CAMP NEWS We need female counselors!! You may register on the camp website: stsophiacamp.org/signup/ for: Session I 7/29 thru 8/4 and/or Session II 8/4 thru 8/11 You must be at least 18 years of age.. Don t hesitate! It s fun!! 10

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15 For those who are sick or suffering St. James advises us, If 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 forgiven. (James 5:13-14) Ensuring that St Sophia s 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 Cathedral s office hours. As you request prayer, you may also wish to make an offering to Saint Sophia s Altar Fund. Label: For the health of PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY: Please submit this form to: Saint Sophia Cathedral Office 1324 S Normandie Ave. Los Angeles CA

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