St. Sophia Cathedral, Miami, FL PUBLISH DATE: June 5, 2005

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 16:16-34

IN THOSE DAYS, as we apostles were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 9:1-38
Sunday of the Blind Man

At that time, as Jesus passed by, he saw a man blind from his birth. And his disciples asked ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Blind Man
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6th Thursday after Pascha/Ascension
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Matins
9:00 am

Liturgy
10:00 am to 11:30 am

Bible Study
Mini-Series on the Lenten Spiritual Disciplines
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm -3/22 "Prayer & Fasting"
3/29 "Holy Confession"
4/5 "The Akathyst"

Parish Information
St. Sophia Cathedral
2401 S.W. 3rd Avenue
Miami, FL 33129

Phone: (305) 854-2922
Fax: (305) 858-1854
Email: stsophia@bellsouth.net

Proistamenos: Very Rev. Archimandrite Stavroforos Mamaies

Other Parish Info
Wednesday Pre-sanctified Liturgies at 7:00 pm
Friday - Salutation & Akathyst to the Virgin Mary
the Theotokos Mother of God at 7:00 pm

 
May 19, 2005
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS REPORT ON THE HOLY SYNOD
My dearly beloved Metropolis of Atlanta family,

I bring you greetings from His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios and the members of the Holy Synod. As was mentioned last week, at this meeting we welcomed all the abbots and abbesses of our Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and introduced the ...Read Full Text >
PLANS FOR BOWLING AS A SAINT SOPHIA SOCIAL ACTIVITY
We would like to start a bowling club for all of our interested prishioners. Possible days would be Saturdays at 4:00 pm or Sundays at 3:00 pm. Teams would comprise of 4 to a team either all adults, all youth, or adults and children mixed.
If you are interested in joining the Saint Sophia Bowlling Club ...Read Full Text >

GOYA PAREA TABLES AT SUNDAY COFFEE HOUR IN THE CHURCH HALL
The 'PAREA' tables that have been set aside for them in the Hall during the Sunday Coffee Hour. All that we ask is that all GOYANS between the ages of 12-18 join the Parea. Adult Hosts will include Katerina & Maria Albanis, Jo Nell Potter, Sheila Callesis, & Mina Savvides among others. We look forward to ...Read Full Text >

COMMUNITY PICNIC - SAVE THE DATE
Saint Sophia Community Picnic will be held on Saturday September 10, 2005 at Tropical Park - Pavillion #10. Mark your calendars now to make sure you can attend this fun-filled event for the whole family. Details to follow ...

MIAMI CHAPTER #14 SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE
Order of AHEPA, Miami Chapter #14, offers scholarship to qualified students who are associated with the AHEPA family. Interested applicants may contact the chapter president, T. G. Kays 305.669.1901, or chairman of the educational committee, Patrick Zervas 305.444.8090 for informaation or applications.

VICAR`S PLANNING MEETING
Please be aware that we have changed the date of the planning meeting due to the Clergy-Laity of our Metropolis which has been scheduled for June 2-6, 2005 in Mobile, AL. Our meeting will therefore be held on June 11, 2005 with the following schedule for calendar issues to be discussed:
Clergy 9:00 am to ...Read Full Text >

FATHER MEKRAS HOSPITALIZED
Father Mekras has been transferred to the rehabilitation program of South Miami Hospital. Visitors are welcomed at this time so the family wants you to know that your presence and support will be greatly appreciated.
It is also asked that you keep Father and Presbytera Toula in your prayers.



COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT IN SOUTH FLORIDA
Come receive the Light, the National Orthodox Christian media program has a new radio station home and a new time for airing in South Florida. Starting Sunday, December 4th. Come Receive the Light will be heard in South Florida on WCNO FM 89.5 AT 9:30 AM every Sunday Morning. Fr.Chris Metropulos, the founder ...Read Full Text >

STANDARD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING DATES AND CONTACTS:
PARISH COUNCIL
President: Mr. Gus Efthimiou, Jr. 305.661.0112
3rd Tuesday of the Month at 6:30 pm in the Parish Council Room

PHILOPTOCHOS SAINT SOPHIA CATHEDRAL CHAPTER #5006
President: Mrs. Betty Lantz 305.666.7079
1st Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm locations TBA

SUNDAY ...Read Full Text >

NEW `INFO` LINE FOR HELLENES LIVING ABROAD
Now all Greeks living abroad can easily be informed via telephone for telephone for any public administration procedure concerning them, including:
- citizenship, immigration, naturalization
- customs exemptions & expediting
- social security & pensions
- social benefits
- investments in ...Read Full Text >

METROPOLIS YOUTH NEWS AND COMING EVENTS
Want to receive email information and updates about Youth, Education and Culture? Send your email address to Michelle Cassimus, youth@atlmetropolis.org.
Interested in being a counselor or helping with St. Stephen Camp for this July. Fr. Stavros Akrotirinakis and Michelle Cassimus are looking for ...Read Full Text >

NATIONAL YOUNG ADULT PILGRIMAGE
Annoouncing the National Young Adult Pilgrimage - a ministry for young adults 18-35. Rome and Constantinople. November 4-11, 2005. Pilgrimage details, registration, information, as well as 2004 Pilgrimage Pictures and Articles are available at www.yal.org or Email us at youthoffice@goarch.org. Please join us ...Read Full Text >

SFGCOM ANNUAL CONFERENCE JULY 21-24
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, Atlanta GA. featuring the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, arranged and conducted on George S. Raptis.
Hotel Information: The Atlanta Marriott Century Hotel, 2000 Century Blvd., NE. Phone: 404.325.0000 or 800.228.9290. You must register by June ...Read Full Text >

IONIAN VILLAGE 2005
A wonderful opportunity, this travel abroad summer camp program of the Archdiocese enables our youth to form long lasting friendships with Greek Orthodox peers and experience their culture in a unique way. Summer sessions dates are July 1-9 for Grades 7-9 and July 25-August 13 for Grads 10-12. Additional ...Read Full Text >

CROSS/ROAD 2005
A summer vocations exploration program for High School Seniors Saturday, June 25 - Tuesday, July 5, Hellenic College/Holy Cross Campus, Brookline Mass.

SAINT STEPHEN`S SUMMER CAMP
FILLED Session 1: Sunday, July 10-Saturday July 16, 2004 - Session 2, Sunday July 17 - Satuday, July 23,2005 -Session 3: Sunday July 24 - Saturday, July 30, 2005
FYI: The second and third sessions are already half full and filling up quickly.
Please send in your applications as soon as possible. ...Read Full Text >

GOYA ADVENT REATREAT 2005
Friday, Saturday, Sunday November 4,5, & 6. Diakonia Center-Salem, SC www.diakoniacenter.org. Daniel Miles-chairman Greenville, SC 864-233-8531. dkmiles@bellsouth.net. Registration opens: Monday August 22, 2005. www.atlanta.goarch.org

HDF
Invites all Hellenic Dance Groups to The HDF Annual "Panegyri" Festival Religious Retreat, Dance & Music Workshops Friday, Saturday, Sunday August 26-28, 2005. $25/person. Diakonia Center - www.diakoniacenter.org. Eleni Hopes, HDF Panegyri Chairman hopes406@knology.net. If you have any questions you can call ...Read Full Text >

FALL ICONOGRAPHY WORKSHOP AT DIAKONIA CENTER
With Iconographer Fr. Anthony Salzman at the Diakonia Center September 22, 23, 24, 2005. A three day intensive course. Sign up now. Class size limited to 15.
- students will write an icon in egg tempera
- includes materials, lodging, meals, and instruction
- cost $250 per person
For ...Read Full Text >

HOLY CROSS SUMMER INSTITUTE: MINISTERING TO THE ORTHODOX FAMILY
The 2005 Summer Institute will take place on the campus of Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, MA on June 16-18. Hotel Information: Guest rooms have been blocked at the Hilton/Dedham Hotel, 25 Allied Drive, Dedham, MA 02026, (781)329-7900 at a special group rate of ...Read Full Text >

ST. PHOTIOS HOSTS GREEK LANDING DAY CELEBRATION JUNE 25-26
Bring the whole family to participate in this festive tribute and commemoration of the arrival of the First colony of Greeks in North America. This popular annual festival includes Greek food, folk music and crafts, and is held at St. Photios National Greek Orthodox Shrine in St. Augustine. The Greek Landing ...Read Full Text >
Charles Powell Named New Director of Development for Orthodox Christian Networks

May 20, 2005
Rev. Dr. Christopher T. Metropulos, founder and executive director of Orthodox Christian Network (OCN), announced today that the Executive Board of OCN has named Charles Powell the director of the newly established Development office of the national media outreach ministry of the Standing Conference of Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA). ...Read Full Text >

Parish Location Analysis Published by the Department of Outreach and Evangelism

May 26, 2005
The Department of Outreach & Evangelism of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces the release of a new booklet titled, PARISH LOCATION ANALYSIS: A Step-by-Step Process to Assess the Feasibility of Establishing, Sustaining & Growing a Greek Orthodox Parish. ...Read Full Text >

Members of Eparchial Synod and Heads of 19 Monasteries Hold First Meeting

May 18, 2005
On Wednesday, May, May 11, 2005, on the occasion of the recent meeting of the Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, the hierarchs of the Synod, under the chairmanship of Archbishop Demetrios, had the opportunity to meet for the first time, as a body, with the Abbots and Abbesses of the nineteen monasteries functioning presently under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese. ...Read Full Text >

Archdiocesan Council Holds Spring Meeting in New York City

May 18, 2005
The Spring Meeting of the Archdiocesan Council of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America was held at the Marriott East Side in New York City on Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14, 2005. The Council Meeting was preceded by the Executive Committee Meeting on Thursday, May 12.  ...Read Full Text >
TODAY`S MEMORIAL
1 year - Nicholas Tsakrios

TODAY`S COFFEE HOUR
Hosted by the family of Nicholas Tsakrios.

TODAY`S SCHEDULED HONOREES
ALTAR BOYS:
Peter Lounadakis, Demetri Godur, Steven De Nicola, Michael Pitsoulakis, Alexander Hados,Nicholas Kallergis, Gerry Gregor, Jonathan Savvides, Christopher Cosmides, Cory Sasloglu
ALTAR BOY COORDINATORS:
Albert De Nicola, George Panagakos
ORATORICAL WINNERS:
Nicholas Kallergis, Emmanuella Prevolis (Greece)
GRADUATE:
Evangelia Prevolis (Greece), Bachelor Degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Miami.

TODAY`S SCHEDULED USHERS
William Petros, Andrew Robinson, Kostas Sasloglu

TODAY`S SCHEDULED ALTAR BOYS
Nick Kallergis, Christopher Cosmides, Christopher George Gregor, Jerry Gregor

SERVICES OF THE WEEK:
Thursday, June 9th
The Ascension of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Matins and Divine Liturgy starting at 9:00 am.
 
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