Dear Stewards,Christmas will find the Nave of Saint Sophia beautified with flowers to enhance the spirit of the holiday. Traditionally about 70 potted poinsettias are arranged throughout the Church. This year stewards of the congregation are invited to donate a poinsettia for a loved one’s health and/or in memory of loved ones.  Names will be commemorated by the Clergy at the Proskomidi (preparation of the gifts for Holy Communion) and during the Christmas Liturgy. Please

Dear Saint Sophia Parishioners, On behalf of Father Steve and Father Gabriel, and with their blessings, the Parish Council would like to provide the SSC Community with an update. Liturgical Calendar – every Sunday 8:30 Orthros and 10:00 Divine Liturgy – please see the website, website calendar, bulletins, and emails for other services. SSC Ministries – Weekly and Monthly Reoccurring Events – please see the website, website calendar, bulletins, and emails for updates. Father Steve’s

Dear Saint Sophia Parishioners, We are working diligently to ensure successful elections this year. The elections process will begin on Sunday, November 9 at the Parish Assembly meeting.  On this day, you will be able to nominate Parish Council members. Elections will then be held on Sunday, December 7, immediately following Divine Liturgy, starting at approximately 12:00 Noon and ending at 2:00 p.m. The elections process will be conducted by the Board of Elections. The

FAREWELL AND WELCOME Dear Parishioner, We have some very exciting news for our Saint Sophia Community!!! Firstly, we wish to express our most heartfelt thanks to Father Gabriel and Presbytera Samantha Galifianakis for their ministry to Saint Sophia Cathedral these past couple years, and wish them both congratulations and Godspeed as they move on to their next assignment. Together with their precious daughter, Athena, we pray God grant them every blessing as they move on

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