1324 S. Normandie Avenue -Los Angeles, CA 90006 Tel. 323.737.2424 Fax. 323.737.7029 www.stsophia.org

V. Rev. Fr. John S. Bakas, Dean - Fr. Bill Tragus, Assistant Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Saint SophiaHERALD

Volume 12 Number 10 Many Lives...One Heart November 2007

THE DEAN’S MESSAGE

Two Wolves“So far today, dear God, I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, haven’t lost my temper, and haven’t been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish, or overindulgent. But in a few minutes I’m going to get out of bed and I’m probably going to need a lot more help.”

This humorous prayer has a lot of truth in it. We all struggle with what the church calls “passions.” Passions are obses-sive emotions, attitudes desires and ways of thinking and acting that blind our dealings with ourselves, with each other and with God. They are perversions of the good and useful impulses which take away our freedom for genuine love.

With the holiday season just around the corner our emotions are heightened with stresses, temptations and pressures that are symp-tomatic of the season. We must take care to truly make it a “Happy Holiday Season.” That is why I share with you the following parable which I have used in several sermons in the past few years. It bears repeating, because we indeed need a lot of help from God.

“One day a Holy father told his disciple about a battle that goes on inside people. He said: “my son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all.”

One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, pride, superiority, and ego.

The other is God…It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.

The disciple thought about it for a moment and asked his mentor “which wolf wins?”

The Holy Father simply replied: “THE ONE YOU FEED”

Let us feed our soul and heart with Jesus during the holidays and always. He alone satisfies.

In Christ,

Fr. John

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

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CHRISTMAS MUSICFEST UNDER THE BYZANTINE DOME

Sunday, December 9, 2007

November 2007

We give thanks to God always for you, making mention of you in our prayers, remembering without ceas-ing your work of faith, labor of love and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Thessalonians 1:3)

I would like to convey my heartfelt appreciation for your recent donations to the Greek Fire Relief Fund and to the California Disaster Relief Fund. Your magnanimous generosity makes it possible for our Cathedral to respond to the urgent need of so many people who were adversely impacted by these catastrophes. No doubt, your thoughtful benefaction, which we know, is a work of faith and a labor of love will greatly help alleviate their suffering and set them on the road to recovery.

On behalf of the Parish Council Board of Directors, I take this opportunity to congratulate Chris Julias who was honored on Oct.19th by the Saint Sophia Camp’s Golf Tournament Committee for his support, dedication and years of contributions to our beloved Cathedral. Yia sou Chris!!

Congratulations to the children of the Hellenic Academy – aka – Greek School, for their wonderful presentation on the occasion of “OXI” Day. The program was very moving with the traditional patriotic songs and poems.Our thanks to all the teachers, administrators and volunteers who put the program together, as always, job well done. Thank you.

The Holidays are rapidly approaching and the excitement of giving will reach new heights.On your gift list please don’t forget to support the “CASH FOR CHRISTMAS 2007” campaign, a ticket or two will make a great gift and an original stocking stuffer while you are supporting a very worthy cause.It is the 28th anniversary that our Foundation has administered this campaign. The proceeds are primarily used to pay the Insur-ance Premiums on ALL Cathedral properties except the Foundation’s Apartment Residence Building; thus providing great finan-cial support to the Parish Council Budget and to the General Fund Account. We all must do our best to sell or buy as many tickets as possible. The Committee, under the Chairmanship of Mr. Angelo Pappas, consists of volunteer parishioners who have worked each and every year to make this a successful fundraising campaign.

On the occasion of the 1,600th anniversary of the Repose of St. John Chrysostom, a Pan Orthodox Divine Liturgy will be celebrat-ed on Nov. 13th in the Cathedral followed by a reception for the Clergy in the Hall.On the same evening, His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos will be conducting the FDF Regional Meeting in the Hall. Please find time to bring your children and attend this important FDF Ministry meeting.

On Sunday, November 18th, after Liturgy, the ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY will take place. All eligible members are invited to come and participate in this important function; the Budget for the year 2008 will be presented for approval.A series of reports will also be on the Agenda and the final numbers –net income- from the Easter Picnic and the LA Greek Fest will be announced. A light lunch to be served at the break

Please remember that we must have a quorum in order to vote and approve the Budget. Your cooperation and support will be greatly appreciated.Hronia Polla to all Cosmas and Damianos on their November 1st name day.Don’t forget that Daylight Savings time ends on Nov. 4th

Happy Thanksgiving to all

In His Service

Panos A. Angels-AngeletopoulosPresident Parish Council

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Nicholas Begakis George CapposJayne Poullos Joseph BoltinghouseHannes Hannesson Jessica CluteRichard M. Curren Thalia KorkosMarlene Nicholas Jimmy SpiropoulosJorge Liauro Nicholas SarantesTed Pastras Elpida PetersMichael Patzakis Eleni ConstantineDorothy Spirus Virginia NoyesOrion Aeneas Tripodis George BalnMichael Papajohn Debbie BerryWhitney O’Regan Frances TravassarosJames Xanthos Stephanie LubianThomas Lappas Georgia AnaniasCatherine Vackrinos Margo ApostolosAnthony Zoolakis Kassandra KiragesPanos Angels Andreas GallanisDorothea Stamatiades Francisco MakkarGeorgia Suchy Richard Wuerth

NOVEMBER READERS & USHERS

Sunday, November 4 Sunday, November 11

READER: Pete Pallas READER: Panos Angels USHERS USHERSAlexandra Guirguis Lisa ZolloPete Pallas John StamatiadesDinah Wellington Electra KoutsoukosShelmadine Wellington

Sunday, November 18 Sunday, November 25

READER:Tony Demetriou READER: Stephanie Lubian

USHERS USHERSGene Chronopoulos Niki KorbakisAlexandra Georgiou Fofo PanagakisChristina Georgiou Maria PelargosRosemary Georgiou Alex MarkosGeorge Baln Lulu Kappas

NOVEMBER SACRAMENTS

NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

Aspasia and Russell KitchensDoraly and Jimmy Spiropoulos

Michelle and Will Prappas

WEDDINGS

Friday, November 16 Medea Torres Petrides and Isidro Almanza Sponsor: Yolanda Petrides

Saturday, November 24 Angie Dasakis and Dimitrios Alexiou Sponsors: Konstantinos and Marina Kokonis

HONOR ROLLOtherMassalas, Ms. MaryPapoutsis, Mr. and Mrs. VasilisRivera, Mr. Daniel

$250-$499Fleming, Mr. and Mrs. TedSarantos, Mr. and Mrs. GeorgeTsioutsias, Mrs. Neka

$500-$999French, Mr. and Mrs. Wm and Ellen KranidasGriggs, Dr. and Mrs. BenjaminTrussell, Mr. and Mrs. Steven

$1,000-$1,499Koukis, Mr. and Mrs. PandelisManders, Ms. ConstanceManiatis, Ms.Mary

MEMORIALSSunday, Novmber 4Christina Maniskas, Michael Maniskas, Evaggelia Kolatou, Nick Ninios, Aspasia, Stavros and George Stathoulopoulos, Thelma Alexander, Stavroula, James, Nikolas, George, Steven Gus Roumeliotis.

Coffee Hour will be offered in loving memory of Thelma Alexander by the family.

Sunday, November 11Mandia Chagares, Penelope Faklis, Kalliope and Ioannis Va-rentges, Theofanis, Angeliki and Spiridoula Vrahliotis, Thomas and Peter Judge, Maria, Peter and Lefteri Pappas, Emmanouel, Hrisanthi, Irini and Eleftherios Drakakis, Kathy, Maria and George Morse, Andrew, Katina and Lucas Mitchell, Irene and John Drikas, Martha Robbins, Eraclis and Thecla Hadjidamianou.

November 25Gus Kavras, Melia Zaferis, Lucille Koulentis, Basile Fovos,Maria, Yiannis and Yiorgos Fovos, Konstantinos, Evdoxia and Michael Koumbanios, Smaragda and Anastasios Panos, ThanoChrist.

NIXON LIBRARY and KNOTT’S BERRY FARMOn Thursday, January 24, the VIP’s have planned a funday for your enjoyment. We will first visit the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda. This will be followed with a short hop to Knott’s Berry Farm where we will be served a complete chicken dinner which includes their famous boysenberry pie. There will also be time to visit their shops. The total cost per person is $25.00. For reserva-tions, please call Kiki Pappas at 310- 472-6591. Each reserva-tion must be accompanied with a check. The bus will leave the Cathedral at 9:00 AM and will return approximately 5:30 PM

GENERAL ASSEMBLYSunday, November 18th

The Saint Sophia Annual Parish General Assembly Nov. 18th, After Liturgy in the Community Hall.

A light luncheon will be served.*In order to approve the Parish Council Budget, we must have a

General Assembly quorum*

PARISH COUNCIL NOMINATIONS

We will be having the Parish Council Elections on Dec. 2, 2007.We are now accepting nominations and applications for the 2008 Parish Council Board.

Members of the Parish Council shall be elected by parishioners in good standing of the Parish in accordance with the Regulations and the Parish Bylaws.

A candidate for the Parish Council must be a parishioner in good standing of the Parish for at least (1) one year immediately preceding the date of the election and must live his or her life in accordance with the Faith and canons of the Church.

Please contact Panos Angels at 323-737-2424.

Dear Philoptochos Ladies:

How the time flies. Now we are preparing for Thanksgiving. This year Thanksgiving is early so we are having our Thanksgiving tradi-tional meeting and luncheon on Thursday, November 15 at 10:30 A.M.I am looking forward to a very beautiful and happy luncheon.We will also have a visit from our friend Maria Props, showing her beautiful collection of jewelery and other lovely Christmas gifts.

If you would like to do your shopping, come early so that you can have a better selection.

Once again I would like to remind you of the Children’s Medical Fund Luncheon that is being held for the first time in California. The National Philoptohos board is hosting this Luncheon in Newport Beach at the Fairmont Hotel on Saturday, November 10. It promises to be a very special and exciting time for all the Philoptohos women.

Take a friend and carpool together down to beautiful Newport Beach. Hope to see you there. This is one of our most worthy activities.

With love in Christ,

Dina Skouras OldknowPresident

PHILOPTOHOS

COMMUNITYCHRISTMAS CARD

Once again the Cathedral will send cards expressing Season’s Greetings on behalf of those who wish to contribute $30.00 or more to the Cathedral. Your greetings will go to the entire con-gregation, thereby, saving you valuable time, expense of cards and postage during the forthcoming Christmas Season. You may call the Cathedral office to be included in the card. Remember the deadline for submission of names is Monday, December 3rd.

PHILOPTOHOS V.I.P.

PHILOPTOHOS VIP OUTINGThe November 27th trip to the Lawrence Welk Resort for lunch and theater is sold out, but we are taking names on a wait list in case of cancellations. Call: Faye Demetriou (818) 981-6088.There will be no refunds after November11.

ARTOCLASIAArtoclasia will be sponsored by the VIP’s on Nov. 4th.A r t o c l a s i a i s f o r t h e h e a l t h o f t h e P h i l o p -tohos VIP members, (senior citizens) and their families.Chair: Helen Varentges and Mary Morrison

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEONAnnual Philoptohos VIP Christmas Luncheon party will be on Thurs-day, Dec. 13th at 11:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. Come and enjoy a delicious luncheon and hear the beautiful sounds of the VIP carolers.If you have not paid your VIP dues please do so, no later than Nov. 5th. All paid members are free. Non-members will pay $14.00. Don’t miss the festivities of joy, fun, music & fellowship. For reservations call:Cathy Erwin 818-783-4811 or Helen Varentges 818-848-2434Chair: Amelia Skoutaris Co-chair: Kiki Pappas

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Saint Sophia Cathedral Sunday School Calendar 2007-2008

Regular Schedule for Sunday School classes is from dis-missal at Communion to 12:15 PM, unless otherwise noted.

NovemberSunday 4 Regular Schedule and Narrator rehearsalSunday 11 Regular ScheduleSunday 18 Regular Schedule and Narrator rehearsalSunday 25 Regular Schedule/Pageant sing ing rehearsal 12:15 to 12:30 pm.

DecemberSunday 2 Regular Schedule/Pageant sing ing rehearsal 12:15 to 12:30 pm.Sunday 9 Regular Schedule/Pageant sing ing rehearsal 12:15 to 12:30 pm.Saturday 15 Communion Breakfast and Pag- eant Dress Rehearsal 9:00 am. ATTENDANCE MANDATORY!!!

Sunday 16 Christmas Pageant (participants report to St. Basil‘s Room at 10:00 am)Sunday 23 No ClassesSunday 30 No Classes

WINTER CAMPAfter Christmas and before the New Year we will be having Win-ter Camp from December 26-29th. We will leave from Church on Wednesday and return on Sunday. Transportation by bus. If you are interested, please contact Fr. Bill Tragus at Church. Counselors are invited as well and are encouraged to sign up

CAMP NEWSST. SOPHIA CAMP TENNIS MIXERThe St. Sophia Camp Tennis Mixer wishes to thank the players, sponsors, and volunteers who helped make the an-nual event a success.Sponsors:Faye & Jim Demetriou, Richard Donovan, Dennis Evan-gelatos, Peter Ioannou, George & Maria Elena Konugres, Tony & Sophie Mastor, Sharon C. McNeil, Sharon Matty, Tom Moore, Angelo Revels, Stephanie Speliopoulos, Peter Vasilion, Kari Willcockson, Mary-Kay Demetriou.Volunteers:Allen Altchech, Angelo Datis, Alexandria Ingraham, Toula Kalatzis,Maria Prekeges, Stephanie Speliopoulos.Tennis Mixer Committee:Chuck Carrillo, Tony Mastor, Mary-Kay Demetriou.

DANCE GROUPThe St. Sophia Dance Group is now selling an instructional DVD/CD of your favorite Greek Dances. Ever wanted to be at the front of the line leading at your friend’s Greek wedding or the LA Greek Fest? Here is your opportunity...the St. Sophia Dance Program Directors have created a very “easy to follow” DVD and accompanying CD with all the Greek dances you need to know to lead the lines. They will be for sale in the St. Sophia Book shop. Please help support our dance ministry. Thank you!

ATTENTION DANCERS, DIRECTORS & PARENTSOur Metropolitan Gerasimos is requesting your presence at an FDF Regional meeting that he is holding at St. Sophia Cathedral Hall on Tuesday, November 13, 7pm-9pm. He will be discussing the FDF ministry as it pertains to all of us and the entire Metropolis. Please find the time to bring your kids and attend this meeting with his Eminence. Thank You!

PARENTING CLASS 2007-08Founder: Jeanne Lyons Facilitators: Voula Baliotis, Ph.D, Barbara Kappos, MSW, Katina Kostoulas, Ph.D, Nikos Stefanidis, Ph.D

Nov. 04 ~ Attachment Nov. 11 ~ Sibling Rivalry Nov. 18 ~ Ethical Decision Making Without Conflict Nov. 25 ~ Self Esteem Dec. 02 ~ Development of Peer Groups Dec. 09 ~ Punishment Vs. Discipline Dec. 16 ~ Helping Our Children Embrace the Orth. Faith Dec. 23 ~ No Group Dec. 30 ~ No Group

As always, the class takes place immediately after Holy Com-munion in Saint John’s room. The classes are for anyone who is interested in attending and they are free of charge.

HELLENIC ACADEMY NEWSA two-month Greek Conversation class for TEENAGERS will be offered at the Cathedral starting November 3 (from 11:45 to 1:15). This class is designed for beginners who are between the ages of 12 and 16. The goal of this class is basic Greek communication. We use the Phonetic Method (using the English alphabet). The teaching of this special TEENAGE CLASS will be shared between Mrs. Helen Dumas & Mrs. Angeliki Ket-seoglou. They are both first rate, experienced teachers. For details contact Helen Dumas at: (310) 373-0808 E-mail: speakgreeknow@aol.com

COMMUNITY NEWS A VISIT TO HAVANA CUBA....You’re Invited..!!!Under a US Government approved license, our Dean, Father John Bakas will be leading a group from St. Sophia Cathedral and sur-rounding area on a journey of “adventure” to Havana, Cuba, from January 18 to January 25, 2008. This is a continuation of outreach and supports our Greek Orthodox brothers and sisters in the Greek Orthodox Community there. This trip continues the relationship which began when a group from St. Sophia attended the consecration celebration of the new Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Havana by our Patriarch Bartholomew in January 2004. Greg Parkos active member of our congregation, who has visited Cuba 5 times in the last 3 years, will be coordinating administrative details of the tour for St. Sophia with the assistance of the expert travel group “Cuba Tours and Travel” which is based in LA. IF YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING WHAT WILL BE AN EXCITING AND UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE, CALL OR EMAIL GREG at GregParkos@aol.com or call him at 310-827-7667 for detailed price and itinerary. SAINT SOPHIA CATHEDRAL DOCENTS Are you looking to serve the Cathedral in a unique way?We have a very dedicated group of parishioners who come faithfully one day a month for four hours to be hosts or hostesses for visitors who come to see the Cathedral.Saint Sophia Cathedral Docents perform a very worthwhile service. They welcome people, play an audiotape which informs the visitors about the iconography and history of our beautiful church, answer any questions they may have, and generally extend a warm welcome to all who come. The reward for their service is that they meet very interesting people and also learn many things about our own faith.No special training is required. You will receive all the materials needed, and you will be partnered with another docent on the day of the month which you select to serve. Docents are needed Tuesday through Fridays, but you will only be assigned for one day each month. If you want to help our Cathedral by being a part of this group, please contact Faye Demetriou 818-981-6088. PHILANTHROPIA NEWS USED CLOTHING AND CANNED GOODSThe needs of the less fortunate are always before us. As always, we are appreciative for your caring and support, so please continue to bring your good used clothing for men, women and children. Also do not forget to bring a canned good as often as you are able. Please deposit both at the back door of the bookstore.

COMPUTERS - When bringing a computer, please let us know if you have removed a component. Please tape a memo to the com-puter, telling us what part has been removed.

IOCC METROPOLITAN COMMITTEE OF L.A.The Metropolitan Committee of Los Angeles invites you to a special evening in support of the humanitarian aid and development work of International Orthodox Christian Charities.

When: Sunday, Nov.18, 2007 5:00pmWhere: St Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral 2308 West Third St. Los AngelesReservations: ioccnov18la@yahoo.com or 626-445-6645

AUTUMN RETREATThe Metropolis of San Francisco invites you to its annual retreat for men and women, young and old. Retreat Director Paul Schroeder will be the Retreat Director and the theme will be “Holy Simplicity: Small Choices for a Better World.” November 16-18, 2007The Retreat will be held at St. Nicholas Ranch Conference Center in Dunlap, Ca. (209) 338-2103.The cost is $160 per person or $260 per couple or $150 for dorms For more information, please call:Fofo Olson, Seminar Coordinator at (925) 687-8337

CRETAN DINNER DANCESaturday, November 3, 2007 at SAINT SOPHIA CATHEDRAL FELLOWSHIP HALLFeaturing Music and Dance from Crete and the MainlandDelicious Hors d’ oeuvres, Complete Lamb DinnerDonation $60.00 Children 12 & under $30.00Call now to purchase your tickets, proceeds will be donated to the fire victims in Greece.6:00pm Cocktails 7:00pm DinnerSponsored by The Southern California Cretan Association

Save the Date: Saturday, January 19, 2008Annual Dance Program Glendi at Saint Sophia Cathedral Hall. Don’t miss the chance to eat, drink, and dance while helping support our Dance Groups.

THE 100th ANNIVERSARY of

The Greek Orthodox Community in Los Angeles

“A SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY”

June 7, 2008

Biltmore Bowl - Downtown Los Angeles

Co-Chairs Vicky Zaferis Ambatielos and Timi Loomos Freshman

Vicky @ 213-627-5061 or Timi @ 310-271-5895

THE FUTURE OF OUR COMMUNITY

THE PROPOSED NEW SAINT SOPHIA CATHEDRAL CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, SPORTS AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

MORE FANTASTIC SURPRISES TO BE ANNOUNCED!

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100th Anniversary of the Greek Orthodox Community

of Los Angeles

“A Sentimental Journey”

100 STORIES NEEDED

We are so honored and enthusiastic about planning the 100th Anniversary of our Greek Community and we would like all of you to participate in the produc-tion of this very special event. In the Commemorative Book we will place 100 short stories of something that happened during your lifetime involving you and the Greek Community that would be interesting and reminiscent of the times between 1908 and the present. Please think about this and submit your brief writings to us as soon as possible. (NO MORE THAN 175 WORDS PLEASE)

IN ADDITION TO “100 STORIES” WHICH WILL APPEAR IN THE COM-MEMORATIVE BOOK, WE WILL BEGIN INTERVIEWING THE “OLD TIMERS” SO THAT THEY CAN APPEAR ON THE VIDEO THE EVE-NING OF OUR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. THEY CAN RELATE TALES OF THE “GOOD OLD DAYS”! PLEASE ASK YOUR LOVED ONES TO THINK ABOUT THEIR STO-RIES...WE WILL BEGIN INTERVIEWING IN OCTOBER.

Thank you and we are looking forward to the coming year of composing “A SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY”.

In His Name,

Vicky Zaferis Ambatielos & Timi Loomos Freshman Co-Chair Persons

SAINT SOPHIA GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL MONTHLY BULLETIN NOVEMBER 2007 Very Rev. Fr. John S. Bakas, Dean Rev. Fr. Bill Tragus, Assistant Constance Callinicos, Choir Director Menelaos Trigonis, Protopsaltis Christopher Yokas, Organist

SAINT SOPHIA CATHEDRAL PARISH COUNCIL

Panos A. Angels, PresidentTom Martin, 1st Vice President Loula B. Moschonas, 2nd Vice PresidentSam Konugres, Recording Secretary Stephanie Caiopoulos Lubian, Treasurer MEMBERSLawrence Hughes Alexa Pagonas Karen Sarames Ted Pastras Heidi Sandstrom Sebastian Opffer

Associates: Eleni Constantine, Angela Karavedas, Luke Richard Curren AUDITING COMMITTEE Tom Moore Anthony Demetriou

SAINT SOPHIA CATHEDRAL FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES John S. Sakellaris, President

Angelo L. Pappas, Exec.Vice President Andrew Evangelatos, Vice President Dr. James A. Demetriou, Treasurer Constantine Boukidis, Secretary MEMBERS

V. Rev. Fr. John S. Bakas Gig Kyriacou John T. PappasNicholas Bissias Panos A. Angels George PreonasAlek Haidos William H. Oldknow Harry C. Vournas Peter C. Latsis, Honorary Presidential Appointments

John G. Marakas III - First Vice PresidentMorgan Stanley Financial Advisor

Anthony A. Demetriou Tina Callas Timi Loomos Freshman Susan PatzakisAssistant to the President Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant

PHILOPTOHOS SOCIETY Dina Skouras Oldknow, President

Dianne Pruett, 1st Vice President Virginia Noyes, Recording Secretary Mary Gallanis, TreasurerMaria Toczek, 2nd Vice President Lola Gialketsis, Corresponding Secretary Scarlett Billis, Assistant Treasurer Connie Cooper, Advisor

MEMBERSDorothea Ales Frances Bissias A. Electra Koutsoukos Coni Manders Sonia Stathes Helene Ballas Pauline Evangelatos Tricia Kremer Sophie Mastor Lisa Zollo Olga Jordan Pauline Ladicos Mariana Politis

Altar Boys - Fr. Bill Tragus Choir - Constance Callinicos Greek School - Helen Dumas, DirectorChurch School - Eleni Yokas Philoptohos V.I.P. - Alex Markos, President Margaret Gillespe, Principal Camp - Melanie O’Regan Dance Groups - Fr. Bill Tragus G.O.Y.A. - Fr. Bill Tragus Youth - Fr. Bill Tragus Bible Study - Fr. John & Fr. Bill Book Store -Alexandra & LarryHughes L.A. Greek Fest - Jan & Ted Pastras Philanthropia - Fr. Peter Lambert Art Class - George Williams Editor in Chief - Timi Loomos Freshman Assistant Editor - Dean James Loomos

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Harry Vournas Celebrates His 90th Birthday

H a r r y Vo u r n a s , l o n g t i m e s e c r e t a r y o f T h e B o a r d o f T r u s t e e s a n d o n e of the oldest members of the Greek Community celebrated his 90th birthday on October 8th.H a r r y g r a d u a t e d f r o m U C L A a s a n a c c o u n t a n t m a j o r i n 1 9 3 9 a n d m a r r i e d Angie DeMangus in 1942. They had two sons, George and Ted. George was a parish council Presi-dent at Saint Sophia Cathedral in 1984. Harry was an altar boy at Assumption Church on San Julian Street and also was a secretary of the Parish Organization on San Julian Street for several years. Af-ter Saint Sophia Cathedral was dedicated, Harry was the elected secretary of the Board of Trustees from 1964- 2005. He is still a Director of the Board of Trustees and is well loved by all who know him.