St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church
440 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208
Tel: (518)489-4442



 

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BAPTISM
 Nicholas, son of George N. and Maria Cholakis, Oct..17
Paul and Nafsika Stavis, Godparents

Katerina, daughter of Michael and Krista Christakis, November 7
Stratis Christakis, Godfather

CHRISMATION
Christa Nyman, November 7
Stratis Christakis, Witness

DEATHS
 Prodromos (Robert) Anastas, Age 79, October 16
George Genos, Age 82, October 23
 May their memory be eternal!

ELECTIONS | PARISH COUNCIL DECEMBER 6th
On December 6th following the Divine Liturgy, the Election committee will be conducting the elections for six (6) members to the Parish Council. In order to be eligible to vote you must be in good standing and your Stewardship 2009 Commitment must be 100% paid (you may fulfill your obligation that day prior to voting); you must be Orthodox; dependent students age 18 and over are also eligible to vote. New members must have enrolled 90 days (i.e. September 6) prior to December 7th. In any event, if you are not sure of your status, drop in the Church Office on that day and see Bessie Malamas, Financial Secretary, to verify your eligibility.

ST. BARBARA’S DAYCHRISTMAS PARTY DECEMBER 6th
The Philoptochos is once again sponsoring its St. Barbara’s Day Christmas Party on December 6th from 1 PM to 4 PM. here in the Parish Hall. Children of all ages are welcome. The crafts will include decorating tabletop Christmas trees and hanging wreaths decorated by the children which will be distributed to various homeless shelters for veterans. There no charges but we do ask that you bring mittens, hats or scarves for the Christmas Tree – these items will be given to the Albany Co. Dept. of Social Services for distribution. See flyer in this issue.

SENIOR CITIZEN DINNER SPONSORED BY GOYA DECEMBER 12th
In honor of everyone, age 55 or older, the GOYA is sponsoring once again the Holiday Dinner on Saturday, December 12th at 5:00 PM. Please call the Church Office to place your reservation. See flyer in this issue.
...Arianna Sokaris, President

AHEPA Family Christmas Party DECEMBER 13th
The entire AHEPA Family cordially invites the community to enjoy a festive evening of food, drink, music, merriment and holiday warmth among family and friends on Sunday, December 13th. See flyer in this issue.

ARCHIVES & LIBRARY
We have recently cataloged the following two books and they are available in the Church Archives & Library Center for your use:

 A New Introduction to Greek, third edition, revised and enlarged by Alston Hurd Chase, Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, and Henry Phillips, Jr., Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire. Published by Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1961. Call Number: 488.2/CHA/PHI/1961.

 Greek, Basic Course, Volume 1, by S. Obolensky, P. Sapountzis and A. Sapountzis, Of the Foreign Service Institute, Washington, D.C., 1967, Department of State. Call Number: 488.2/OBO/SAP/1967.
...Christopher Kendris

THANK YOU
 I wish to thank everyone for your support and encouragement, along with your cards and calls, during my recent illness. ...Mary Ermides

Members of the Googas (Gianakos) Family would like to extend their deep appreciation to the members of St. Sophia for their support and kind thoughts during the recent loss of our Father ( Papou). He was dedicated to the Church and served on the Parish Council for more than 30 years. He would be proud and humbled by the number of people who chose to honor him with their presence. ...Googas and Gianakos Family

SONS OF PERICLES and MAIDS OF ATHENA
The Sons and Maids will be Christmas Caroling at parishioners’ homes this year on Saturday, December 19th. To sign up, please call Chris Pappis at (518) 461-4608 or e-mail him at cpappis@nycap.rr.com

 


In the Community

 

 

Word Scramble
Christmas By Christopher Pappis

1. LEBSL __________________________

2. CDARS __________________________

3. OYTFSR __________________________

4. KOCTSGISN __________________________

5. HRAETW __________________________

6. RTEE __________________________

7. NEMHCIY __________________________

8. SLEVE __________________________

9. NOTRH OEPL __________________________

10. DIEERRNE __________________________

11. DOPLUHR __________________________

12. ASATN CAUSL __________________________

Answers to November’s Scramble (Thanksviging): 1/November; 2/Turkey; 3/Stuffing; 4/Ham; 5/Pumpkin Pie; 6/Pilgrims; 7/Thankful; 8/Corn; 9 /Family; 10/Feast.