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 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 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

On Sunday, July 6, 2025, our St. Katherine Philoptochos held a birthday party for visiting Emilia Janjic who turned eight years old while on her visit to California. We celebrated with pizza, cake, and ice cream sandwiches. Emilia is fond of unicorns, glitter and rainbows. Also in attendance were our parish congregation, friend Paraskevi Pantic,...Read More

On Sunday, June 15, 2025, Father John Takahashi administered the Philoptochos Oath to our newly elected 2025-2026 officers. Father emphasized the role of women have played from the earliest days in the Church. Father blessed each member for strength to continue to do good work for our parish and all  the charities they support. Amin!Read More

Our St. Katherine Philoptochos ladies met with success in their Prosphora baking class. Joanna Stebbins  and photographer Aphrodite Roberts instructed Alexa Bolas and Lauretta Steel to create these final loaves. The precious loaves will be blessed and used in an Orthros services to prepare The Gifts. Many thanks to the ladies who have offered their...Read More