St. Sophia Cathedral, Miami, FL PUBLISH DATE: June 12, 2005

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 20:16-18,28-36

IN THOSE DAYS, Paul had decided to sail past Ephesos, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 17:1-13
Fathers of the 1st Council

At that time, Jesus lifted up his eyes to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify ...Read Full Text >

Fathers of the 1st Council
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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

 
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.

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 ...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 >
Archbishop Demetrios to Receive Honorary Degree from National and Capodistrian University of Athens

June 2, 2005
The National and Capodistrian University of Athens will confer upon His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the Department of Philology of the School of Philosophy at a ceremony which will take place on June 8, 2005 at the Official Ceremonial Hall of the University of Athens. ...Read Full Text >

Archbishop Demetrios attends OCMC Board Meeting

June 1, 2005
The Orthodox Christian Mission Center’s Board of Directors welcomed Archbishop Demetrios, Chairman of the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA) and primate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America to its Spring 2005 Board Meeting and Banquet. The meeting was held in the Washington D.C. area at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Falls Church, Virginia from May 24 to 26, 2005.  ...Read Full Text >

2005 Summer Institute of Theological Education to feature National Church Music Program

June 1, 2005
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THANK YOU FROM NELLY AND MICHAEL KOURTZIS
When we came to Miami seven months ago for Michael`s liver Transplant you welcomed us very warmly. We felt immediately among friends, willing to help. This is not to be forgotten.
Thanks to Dr. Andreas Tzakis and his team everything went quickly, smoothly and well. That was so much more than we expected. We were lucky to have such a doctor and a compassionate man.
John and Evan Scurtis with Fr. Mekras, as a rescue team rushed to the hospital from day one. Stacy Prevolis was of great help as a continuous backup.
All this happy story could never been real today if Basil Yanakakis was not assuming the role of strategic planner, even before our arrival. His continuous support, both moral and practical goes on up to today. We will always be grateful to him and to dear Nancy.
We are about to go back to Athens now, but maybe in a way we will still be in Miami. Our son Panos is coming eventually to study here, with the strong ...Read Full Text >
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