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 call Fr. Stavroforos at the Church office and let him or Marta know which day you would prefer - either Saturday or Sunday.

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 officially starting GOYA in the fall with Advisor Deme Mekras assisted by Adult Team Members comprised of Maria & Katerina Albanis, Sheila Callesis, Jo Nell Potter, and Mina Savvides. Until then all we ask is that you our teens maintain your “Parea” with us on Sundays.


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.

FATHER MEKRAS HOSPITALIZED Father Mekras has been transferred to to South Miami Hospital once again.
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 and co-host on the radio program, invites all our faithful to tune in this Sunday and every Sunday as they travel to church services.

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 SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Mrs. Christine Callesis 305.446.7087
Ms. Irene Lirakis 305.598.1978

ADULT CONVERT & ORTHODOXY INQUIRY CLASSES
Presenter: Fr. Stavroforos 305.854.2922

ALTAR BOYS
Coordinator: Mr. Albert DeNicola 305.442.8945

ADULT CHOIR
Director: Mrs. Mary Alice Kays 305.669.1901
Tuesdays TBA at 7:00 pm in the Choir Room on the 2nd Floor of the Church Hall

YOUTH CHOIR
Director: Mrs. Nancy Poulos
Sunday Morning Practices at 10:00 am before Sunday School Classes

GOYA ADULT TEAM
Maria Albanis
Katerina Albanis
Sheila Callesis
Jo Nell Potter
Mina Savvides

YOUTH PARISH COUNCIL LIAISON
Perry Lantz

GOYA ADVISOR
Deme Mekras

2005 STEWARDSHIP CHAIRMAN
Dr. James Cosmides

COMMUNITY FAMILY NIGHTS
Co-ordinator: Fr. Stavroforos
305.854.2922

SENIOR LUNCHEONS
Coordinator: Mrs. Vange Makris
Dates: TBA Time: 12 noon

RELIGOUS BOOKSTORE AND GIFTS
Mrs. Stella Kounelis

HELLENIC PAPANICOLAOU CANCER RESEARCH UNIT
President: Mrs. Poppy Chimerakis 305.448.0289
3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 pm

ADRASTE CHAPTER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE
President: Mrs. Poppy Chimerakis 305.448.0289
2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm in the Church Hall

AHEPA MIAMI CHAPTER #14
President: Mr. Theodore (Rocky) Kays 305.669.1901
2nd Wednesday of the month at 8:00 pm in the Ahepa Room on the 2nd floor of the Church Hall






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 Greece
- military service
- educational programs
- taxation issues
- registrar: licenses, birth & death certificates
- IDs & passports
- Olympic Games 2004
Hotline Number from (USA):
011.30.210 485-7000
8:00 -10:00 pm (Greek local time)
Monday to Friday

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 volunteers to help in many different ways - not just as camp counselors but with art, crafts, food, music, etc. If you would like to help, please contact Fr. Stavros at frstavros@cs.com.
National Altar Boy Retreat forms are now available form the Metropolis. Please contact Michelle.
Materials for the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Contest are now available through our website, http://www.atlanta.goarch.org/youthsite/oratorical.htm or you may order a free packet.

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 for the Unique Journey of Faith. Sponsored by the Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries National Young Adult Ministry Committee.

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 20,2005, and identify yourself as a member of the Southeastern Federation of Greek Orthodox Choirs and Musicians Conference to receive the rate of $74.
Schedule of Events:
Thursday, July 21st at 5:00 pm registration at the Hotel.
Friday and Saturday July 22nd and 23rd -Rehearsals at the Church, with activities for youth and teens.
Friday July 22nd at 7:00 pm - Taverna Night Featuring Nick Demos and the Greek Islanders with Nick Trivelas.
Saturday, July 23rd at 7:00 pm - Grand Banquet and Orchestra Concert
Sunday, July 24th at 9:30 am - Divine Liturgy followed by Luncheon.
Registration Information:
Adult/Teen Fees: $150
Youth Fees: $90
Visit www.atlgoc.org to receive more information and to print registration to call: Christina Polizos, Conference Chairman at 404.320.6506 or Kay Nastopoulos, Registration Coordinator at 770.321.6303.

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 information available for the Archdiocese`s office of Ionian Village, 646-519-6190 or www.ionian.village.org.

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. RIGHT NOW!!! DON'T TAKE A CHANCE AND MISS CAMP THIS YEAR!
ALL CAMP FORMS AVAILABLE ON LINE: http://www.atlanta.goarch.org/youthsite/Camp%202005/Camp%202005%Info.htm

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 Eleni at 843.556.3996. Forms available online www.atlanta.goarch.org. Gerry Clonaris gclonaris@carolina.rr.com HDF Chairman.
Registration deadline June 30th. Please keep in mind that space is limited to 120 and registration will be accepted on a first come first served basis.

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 registration information contace Fr. Anthony Salzman at 706.310.1306/

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 $80/per room plus tax. Reservations may be made by calling 1-800-HILTONS (800-445-8667) and requesting the group name, "Summer Institute." For further information, visit http://www.bostondedham.hilton.com. Please return registration form(s) no later than June 2 to assist in planning of meals and accomodations.
Full Registration: $250 (Institute, 3 nights accomodations, 7 meals) Includes single accomodations in the Polemanakos Dormitory of Hellenic College-Holy Cross. Dormitory rooms are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that the dormitory rooms are not air conditioned.
Commuter Registration: $150 (Institute, 7 meals, no accomodations) For individuals who wish to attend the Institute but commute from their homes or from area hotels.
For more information contact: Rev. Dr. Frank Marangos, Institute Chairman. Department of Religious Education (800) 566-1088 http://www.holycross.hchc.edu/pages/summerinstitute

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 Day Celebration 2005 is Saturday, June 25th and Sunday June 26, and includes Church Services at the magnificent St. Photios Chapel. On Sunday, there will be the Divine Liturgy at the Chapel. The annual Greek Landing Day Celebration commemorates that historic occasion when, on 26 June 1768, the first colony of Hellenes landed in the New World. HOLY TRINITY, St. Augustine, is the sponsor of this year`s event. For more information call: 904-829-8205.