On Sunday, August 27, 2023, our St. Katherine’s Philoptochos treasurer Alexa Bolas and Vice president Lyna Dyer presented Father John Takahashi with our new Communion Kit. The kit was purchased with funds Alexa had faithfully collected from our donated recycled items. Many thanks to recycle donors! The kit joins other church furnishings made possible by...Read More
On Saturday, August 26, 2023, our team of volunteers emptied the delivery truck of materials and equipment for our upcoming Food Faire on September 8 & 9. By noon, the truck was emptied and lunch was served by the aproned kitchen angels. Many, many thanks to Connie Mellis who directed the efforts. Everyone put in...Read More
On Sunday, August 20, 2023, Very Reverend Archimandrite Amphilochios Gravalas (Father Phil for short) served divine services at Prophet Elias. He is originally from Thessaloniki and resides at the UCSF Medical Center where he is enrolled in the Clinical Pastoral Education program. Our community graciously welcomed him. He followed the liturgy with a warm message...Read More
On Sunday, August 13, 2023, our kitchen crew rolled dolmathes for our upcoming Food Faire on September 8 & 9. By their faces you can see there was joy and camaraderie in the kitchen. Blessings to Sophie Polyhronakis, Rebecca Hernandez, Connie Mellis, Georgia Chronopoulos and Jose (Iosif) Mendoza for their time and talent. Now, they...Read More
On Thursday, July 20, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos and His Grace Bishop Ioannis and many guest clergy gathered to celebrate the Feast of Prophet Elias. Father Aris Metrakos of Holy Trinity in San Francisco, Father Tom Zaferes of Ascension Cathedral in Oakland, Father Ion Coman of St. John the Baptist in Carmel, Father Nebojsa...Read More
On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, His Grace Bishop Ioannis along with Father Ion of St. John the Baptist and Father Tom Zaferes of Ascension in Oakland celebrated our Festal Vespers at Prophet Elias. Joanna Stebbins prepared the Artoklasia for the congregation. Many blessings to all who attended to begin our Feast Day. Amin! Read More
On Sunday, July 16, 2023, Father Stephen Scott, Abbot of the Holy Cross Monastery in Castro Valley, celebrated divine services at Prophet Elias. His message to us emphasised the importance and results of the Ecumenical Councils. Father Stephen greeted everyone during our Fellowship hour. We hope to welcome Father Stephen again soon. Amin!Read More
On Sunday, June 18, 2023, which was also Father’s Day, our visiting priest Father Milutin celebrated services with us. He enjoyed seeing all of his Prophet Elias church family and getting in a few days of surfing too. His contribution to Meet the Saints was to share his heartfelt story about how he decided to...Read More
On Sunday, June 18, 2023, Father Milutin celebrated the Sacraments of Baptism, Chrismation and Holy Communion for baby Jochum. Her godmother Erika Roberts gave her the name Penelope. In the family’s heirloom baptismal dress, Penelope’s special day was witnessed by her parents Kristi and Brandon Jochum, grandparents Aphrodite and Bob Roberts, uncle John Roberts, Erika’s...Read More
