On Sunday of the Holy Cross, March 27, 2022, Father Milutin sends blessings and Presvytera Josefina sends greetings after today’s liturgy at Transfiguration Orthodox Church in Stockholm, Sweden. Many thanks for our Virginia Voinea for her talent and time to create Father’s newest purple vestments. With great joy, we return our greetings to Father and...Read More

On March 13, 2022, Sunday of Orthodoxy, we commemorated the return of icons into Orthodox worship after the iconoclast. Our parishioners held an icon of a saint or event from scripture. Father John Takahashi led the procession and recited the prayers as we stopped around the church. Icons are a window into Heaven and promote...Read More

On March 11, 2022, His Grace Bishop Ioannis celebrated the Salutations with us. Our chanter and congregation participated in the praises to the Mother of God. Our church was dimly lit but the there was enough light to see the progress being made with our frescoes. The waiting circle or medallion will soon have the...Read More

On Forgiveness Sunday, March 6, 2022, Sunday school teacher, Angela Santiago conducts a lesson about Forgiveness as parent Theo Diamantopoulos looks on. It was a special session since Sunday school usually meets on the second Sunday of the month. Our students are Loukas Diamantopoulos, Ms. Theodosis, and Noel Santiago. Many thanks to Angela for her...Read More

On Sunday, March 6, 2022, Forgiveness Sunday, Father John Takahashi celebrated the Divine Liturgy with us. His message helped us prepare for Great and Holy Lent, which begins tomorrow. He also had a memorial service for our Departed Loved Ones and those who have been lost in Ukraine. Our lists were long, but everyone was...Read More

On Sunday, February 27, 2022, His Grace Bishop Ioannis celebrated the Divine services at Prophet Elias. We welcomed Him and shared time with Him during Fellowship outdoors. Many thanks to Dr. Nick for hosting His Grace to lunch before He returned to San Francisco. Amin!Read More

On Sunday, February 21, 2022, we welcomed the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Cyprus Mr. Nicolaos Theophanous at Father Milutin’s last liturgy and lunch at Prophet Elias. He presented Father with a colorful coffee table book about Cyprus. Their friendship goes back many years. Amin!Read More

Many thanks got the Events Committee for their excellent planning for the Farewell lunches for Father Milutin. As 2022 begins, the committee is already working toward smaller events since we will not have a big festival as in past years. All our events will be advertised on our cultural site… livelikeagreek.com. Amin!Read More

Our Stewardship Ministry is active and has set our 2024 goal. Every parishioner is invited to become a Steward, offering time, talent, and treasure for the benefit of our church home. Kostas Amberiadis continues to chair the ministry and urges everyone to do their best to participate generously. AminsRead More

Father Milutin celebrated the baptism of Krystle Robinson in the presence of her sponsor Anna Petroutsas. Krystle was given Kallista as her baptismal name. Many blessings to Krystle and Anna on their special day! Amin!Read More