On Sunday, March 1, 2026, Father Angelo Pappas officiated and led the procession as we celebrated the return of icons to Orthodox worship. We venerate our icons and did so by bringing our icons to church and held them while Father read the prayers. It was a was a wonderful morning. Amin!Read More
On Sunday, January 25, 2026, Jose and Summer Mendoza made a surprise visit to Prophet Elias. Our parish held a surprise birthday party for Jose. He served as our able-bodied auctioneer with his most-capable assistant Vagelis. The successful auction was a fundraiser for our St. Katherine Philoptochos. Our members will meet soon to discuss how...Read More
On Sunday, January 25, 2026, our St. Katherine Philoptochos held its annual vasilopita auction. Father Angelo blessed the loaves and cut the large loaf baked by Christine Thorne in the church. Father cut and distributed the pieces, as is customary, the first slice for our Lord. Afterward, all in the congregation adjourned for coffee hour...Read More
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
