GENERAL ASSEMBLYOCTOBER 18th
Our Fall General Assembly is scheduled for October 18th
immediately following the Divine Liturgy. Please make every attempt to attend
this important meeting which will include reports, 2010 Budget, nominations for
parish council members, and many other important issues.
FATHER PAT ON VACATION
Please note that Father Pat will be on vacation from October 15th
through October 29th. If there is an emergency, please call the
Church Office.
BAPTISM
Chloe Liana, daughter of Stephen and Andrea Dallas, August 16
Maria Makres and Christopher Dallas, Godparents
WEDDINGS
Anthony Rodolakis with Laura Barelski, August 22
Chris Christopher, Koumbaros
Josiah Blair with Kiriaki Karathanasis, August 22
Theodora Mokhiber, Koumbara
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Let us cordially welcome the following new members to the St. Sophia
community. Please do not hesitate to greet our new members and offer any
assistance and/or information regarding the community and its organizations and
programs:
Theodosia Legato
"NIGHT SHIFT" – VOLUNTEER DRIVERS FOR SENIORS
We are looking for volunteers who are willing to drive seniors to evening
activities here at church such as meetings, services, dinners, and other evening
activities. Although many seniors drive during the day, a good number are not
comfortable driving after dark. This, of course, limits their evening activities
and curtails their involvement in church programs. If you are willing to sign up
to be on a list of volunteer drivers, please call the church office. And, if you
are a senior in need of occasional transportation, please call the office. Then,
if there is sufficient interest on both parts, we will develop a "telephone
tree" to match seniors with drivers. This is an opportunity to both give and
receive. For as we give, our community will gain from the participation,
experience, and knowledge of our senior members.
SENIOR EXERCISE
The City of Albany had resumed the popular senior exercise program here at St.
Sophia on September 21st. The group meets every week on Mondays and
Wednesdays at 11:00 AM.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
The Men’s Basketball program is available to all men ages high school and up.
The group meets on Monday evenings at 6:30 PM. Please call George Kotsakis at
368-3254 if you are interested in participating.
POWER OF WOMEN OCTOBER 16th
Our Philoptochos is celebrating its 80th Anniversary here in
Albany. A special dinner and recognition program is scheduled for October 16th
entitled The Power of Women. Tickets and details will be on sale shortly.
Please support our Philoptochos,
BREAST CANCER WALK
OCTOBER 18, 2009
Once again the Philoptochos as a group will be participating in the Breast
Cancer Walk on Sunday, October 18th. Anyone that would like to sign
up can see Mary Pat Googas during coffee hour. Anyone that would like to donate
money would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. ...Mary Pat Googas
SENIOR PROGRAM LUNCHEON OCTOBER 22nd
A luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, October 23rd, which as
you know is prepared by Jim Stolis and his crew.. Please call the Church Office
to make your reservation.
HALLOWEEN PARTY October 25th
The Sons of Pericles and Maids of Athena are once again sponsoring the
Halloween Party (see flyer in this issue). It is an event you should not
overlook. This group every year puts on a great party for all. So come in
costume, view the haunted house (if you dare), and enjoy the games and treats.
THANKSGIVING DANCE
Our annual Thanksgiving Dance is still being finalized. However, the day has
changed from Saturday to Friday. George Sokaris, the chairperson of the event,
again promises a memorable evening. [See flyer in thisissue.] So mark your
calendar for Friday, November 27th.
SUNDAY COFFEE HOUR SPONSORSHIP
The Sunday Coffee Hour Fellowship is a lovely time for parishioners to greet
family and friends following the Divine Liturgy. However, the expenses of the
pastries have been increasing. Therefore, the cost of sponsoring the fellowship
will now be $100 (the cost of the pastries alone is $72 per week). A
question that often arises: Why does the fee remain the same even when there
are several sponsors on a particular Sunday? The reason is that this helps
to defray the cost for the many coffee hours during the year where there are no
sponsors. We do encourage parishioners to sponsor a fellowship coffee hour which
will be recognized in the Sunday Bulletin as follows:
In Memory of ....
In Honor of ....
In Celebration of
