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



 

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BAPTISM
Demitra Maria, daughter of Jeffrey & Efrosini Hnath, October 10 –
 Angeliki Kolios, Godmother

DEATHS
Zoe Varvarousis, Age 91, September 13
Christina Sokaris, Age 40, September 24
Krisoula Christie, Age 100, October 4
Savas J. Ermides, Age 80, October 6
John C. Googas, age 88, October 12
May their memory be eternal!

 2009 STEWARDSHIP
There is still time to make a stewardship commitment for 2009. If not now, when? For your convenience we have included a 2009 Stewardship Commitment form. Please complete and return it, attention to the Financial Secretary.

 OXI CELEBRATION November 1st
Immediately following the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, November 1st, the Greek School students will be conducting its annual OXI Celebration. Light snacks, coffee and dessert will be offered, sponsored by AHEPA

 ARCHIVES & LIBRARY
The following lines are an English translation of the original that was written in Ancient Greek by Homer, in the Odyssey, Book 19. It is from the book, The Wisdom of the Ancient Greeks. The book is available in the Church Archives Library Center

 If a man is cruel by nature, cruel in action,
the mortal worlds will call down curses on his head while he is alive,
and all will mock his memory after death.
But if a man is kind by nature, kind in action,
people will carry his fame across the earth
and all will praise him from the heart.
...Christopher Kendris

GOYA
Our Goyans had their elections on September 20th, and proudly announce their newly elected officers:
Arianna Sokaris President
Maria Koutsakis Vice President
Margarita Lois Secretary
Arianna Christou Secretary

THANKSGIVING DANCE
Our annual Thanksgiving Dance is now here. Please contact George Sokaris, chairperson of the event, for tickets. This promises to be a memorable evening with a comedy hour and a live band for dancing.. [See flyer in this issue.] So mark your calendar for Friday, November 27th.

THANK YOU
Thank you so much to Father Pat, Deacon Kosta, and friends for visits to me at St. Peter’s Hospital and many get well wishes with beautiful cards. I am on the mend and hope to see you all soon. ...With love, Catherine Vavura

I want to thank Fr. Pat, the Ladies of Philoptochos, and the St. Sophia family who took time from busy schedules to visit, call, or send cards during my heart surgery hospitalization. It was your prayers and wishes that was part of my recovery. With heartfelt appreciation,....Dolores Docous

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 


 

 

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Word Scramble

Thanksgiving By Christopher Pappis

1. EVMNRBOE __________________________

2. RKYTEU __________________________

3. IFUTSFGN __________________________

4. MHA __________________________

5. NUPKMPI EPI __________________________

6. GSIPIRML __________________________

7. ALFHKNUT __________________________

8. CNOR __________________________

9. YLAFMI __________________________

                                                    10. STFAE __________________________

Answers to October’s Scramble (Halloween): 1/Apples; 2/Autumn; 3/Candy; 4/Cat; 5/Ghosts; 6/Harvest; 7/Mask; 8/October; 9/Orange; 10/Pumpkins