On Sunday, November 19, 2023, Very Reverend Archimandrite Amphilochios celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Prophet Elias. He also officiated a Trisagion service for the memories of Artemis Constantine and Father John Karastamatis. Artemis was the mother of our Metropolis Chancellor His Grace Bishop Ioannis of Phocaea. Father John Karastamatis was the founding parish priest of...Read More
JAMES (ELIAS) PETERSON 1927-2023 James Peterson (JP) passed away peacefully Sunday, October 22, 2023, at his home in Soquel with his family by his side. He was born on August 6, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan after his parents moved from Greece the year prior and returned there shortly after his younger brother, Mike, was born....Read More
On Saturday, October 28, 2023, St. Katherine’s held a Treasure Sale from 10:00am-3:00pm, featuring gently used items. Guests were able to browse and make their selections. It was a resounding success! Many thanks to all the ladies who prepared tables for selling their items and for our gentleman who helped set and take down the...Read More
On Sunday, October 15, 2023, His Grace Bishop Ioannis celebrated the divine services. Then He blessed our Sunday school teacher Angela Santiago and student Noel Santiago, who received His blessing for all the students who were unable to attend. Amin!Read More
On Sunday, October 8, 2023, His Grace Bishop Ioannis celebrated divine services at Prophet Elias. His message emphasised the Gospel reading about the widowed woman of Nain whose only son was raised back to physical life. Christ only raised three individuals. They were the widow’s son, Jairus’ daughter, and Lazarus. The purpose for raising these...Read More
On Sunday, August 27, 2023, Father John Takahashi blessed the cake for the Feast of St. Phanourios. He is the Saint of Lost Things. Our cake was prepared by Dimitra Gousi, the wife of our Kostas Amberiadis. Everyone enjoyed a piece of the delicious break in remembrance of St. Phanourios. Amin!Read More
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
