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
On Saturday, June 17, 2023, Father Milutin celebrated the Sacraments of Baptism, Chrismation and Holy Communion for baby Nicholas. His co-godmothers Irini and Eleni Pateras sponsored Nicholas. Parents Shawna and Costas Hadjipateras, little Wyatt Neely, grandmother Anna Petroutsas, great-grandmother Eleni Petroutsas, and guests were in attendance. Many blessings for baby Nicholas (Nico) Hadjipateras and his...Read More
On Sunday, June 11, 2023, our new Philoptochos president, Aphrodite Roberts presented outgoing president Maria Thomas with a beautiful hand-painted icon of St. Katherine. This gift acknowledges Maria’s many years of love and attention to those in need, and needs of the church. We will miss her thoughtful and caring ways. She promises to visit...Read More
