On Sunday, January 25, 2026, Father Angelo Pappas joyfully officiated the 40-Day Blessing service for three infants. Kristi with her twin boys, Felix and Hugo, and father Brandon Jochum with older sister Juniper, grandparents Aphrodite and Bob Roberts in attendance. Shawna with her daughter, Evangeline, and father Costas Hadjipateras with older brother Nicholas, great-grandmother Eleni...Read More
On January 18, 2026, Father John Takahashi administered the Oath of Office to the 2026-2027 Parish Council. We pray for their strength and wisdom as they govern the business of our parish. Pictured from left to right are: Kostas Amberiadis, Petka Hernandez, Sondra Lee, Theo Diamantopoulos, Georgia Chronopoulos, Father John, Bob Rible, Connie Mellis, Angelo...Read More
On Sunday, January 25, 2026, Father Angelo Pappas will bless and cut the parish Vasilopita. Our parishioner Christine Thorne will bake the large loaf. Our St Katherine Philoptochos members and all parishioners are invited to bake a recipe for the auction/fundraiser to be held during coffee hour. The blessings for 2026 await! Amin!Read More
On Sunday, January 11, 2026, Philoptochos president Aphrodite Roberts presented belated Christmas gift cards to our Sunday school students and faithful teacher, Angela Santiago. Pictured are (l) Kostaki Diamantopoulos and (r) Noel Santiago. Angela and student Loukas Diamantopoulos who are not in the photo, but present. Many good wishes for their continued studies about the...Read More
On Sunday, January 11, 2026, Father Angelo Pappas blessed the waters at Prophet Elias. He ensured everyone received every possible blessing, especially our church home. He told a story about a man who repented and changed his attitude, a universal lesson for renewal. After services, all gathered for coffee and snacks. Amin! Read More
On Saturday, January 10, 2026, our Philoptochos sisters gathered for a festive party after an abbreviated business meeting. Nibbles and coffee kept everyone warm and chatty. The afternoon was filled with friendship and , above all, the creative gift exchange. Many giggles, especially for the pickled hard-boiled eggs. Everyone departed with hugs and commitments to...Read More
On Saturday, December 6, 2025, our St. Katherine Philoptochos members will host a day of sweets for sale. It will also coincide with the Downtown Christmas Parade. Enjoy two wonderful events all at once! Stop by! Read More
STEPS BEYOND HEALING Father Meletios, who served for nine years as the full-time parish priest at Prophet Elias, sends his greetings to all who remember him as Father Mel or more formally as Archimandrite Meletios Webber. He has written another book titled: Steps beyond Suffering. (see Special Announcements) However, he published this new book under...Read More
On Sunday September 7, 2025, our parish will welcome the return of Father Angelo to serve at Prophet Elias as his schedule permits. Father Angelo and Presbytera Mary look forward to seeing everyone again in Santa Cruz. Please attend and surely welcome them both that Sunday. Many joyful parishioners await! Amin! Rev. Protopresbyter Angelo Pappas...Read More
