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 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, July 5, 2025, Father Milutin officiated the Sacraments of Baptism and Chrismation for infants Kolter given the name Michael and Marcella given the name Anna in the presence of many family members. Featured in the photo is Father Milutin and the family members (left to right): Kyler Svardel, Korey Svardel (holding baby Kolter),...Read More
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, Father Milutin officiated the Sacraments of Baptism and Chrismation for Nova with her Godmother Rada Yovovich and Godfather Milan Runic. Parents, Kaia (left), Nova, and Nikola (right) attended with Grandparents John and Nev Kordic and Dan and Sharon Grgich. Many blessings to little Nova and her family. Amin. Read More
On Saturday, June 28, 2025, Father Milutin officiated the christening of Robert Dimitris Coburn. Irini and Eleni Pateras and Mariella Hadjipateras were godmothers. Also, in attendance were parents Brian and Calliopi Coburn, Yiayia Anna Petroutsas and Great Yiayia Eleni Petroutsas. Many blessings to all. Amin! Read More
Before Orthros on Sunday, November 24, 2024, Father Milutin celebrated the Sacraments of Baptism, Chrismation and Holy Communion for Charlie Frederick Plate. His sponsor Shirley Manis gave him the name Romanos. Charlie’s special day was witnessed by his significant other Adrian Valentine and several early bird parishioners. Many blessings for Charlie as he put on...Read More
On August 15, 2024, Father John Takahashi celebrated the Dormition feast at Prophet Elias. The icon of the Dormition, depicting the death of our Most Holy Theotokos – Mother of God, was adorned by Dena and Helen Mitropoulos. Note in the icon Christ is standing and holding the Soul of Theotokos, depicted as a babe....Read More
In the wee hours of Sunday, May 5, 2024, Father John Kariotakis brought forth the Light and shouted the first “Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!” in several languages. He led us in the hymn Christos Anesti, three times, which will be chanted at every service for the next 40-days until Holy Pentecost. A...Read More
