This Sunday's Memorials
Eugenia Krutuliene - 9 months
Elena Panayiotou - 32 years
George Makrides - 9 days
As a reminder: The pews on the front right side of the church as you walk in are reserved for the family/families who are having a Memorial Service for their loved ones. Thus, please allow one pew per Memorial family on any given Sunday. Thank you for your understanding.
The Divine Services for Saturday of Souls
Saturday morning, March 9th - the Orthros/Preparatory Service will begin at 9:00 am with the Divine Liturgy to follow.
Spring General Assembly
Our Spring General Assembly is Sunday, March 17th in the Fellowship Hall following the celebration of the Divine Liturgy. We hope you will come to hear the current parish news and updates.
Parish Oratorical Festival
This Sunday, March 3rd, immediately following Divine Liturgy. We hope that you enjoy the speeches presented by our St. Spyridon Youth. Thank you for continuing to support the hard work they put in to reflect, research, write, and present their original work on Orthodoxy to our entire St. Spyridon community.
Coffee and Conversation for High School Juniors and Seniors
Next session is this Sunday, March 3rd in the Hall Lounge from 12:10-1:00. Light lunch and coffee or hot chocolate provided! We are working in the second book in the Relationship Project, an Orthodox Curriculum designed for teens to talk about hard topics such as Understanding Identity, Intimacy, and Mental Health. Register via email to youthministries@stspyridon.org.
Seniors’ St. Patrick’s Event
Please join us Tuesday, March 12th at 11am, to find out why St. Patrick is considered an Eastern Orthodox saint. Fr. Andrew will present the life of St. Patrick. The Pan Arcadians are sponosring a fish lunch. We’ll continue to collect dues, pass out membership forms, and do a short and easy stretch session led by Eleni. Please arrive promptly by 11am. Please RSVP to Cynthia Samarkos (619-582-4109) by 5pm Sunday, March 10th.
March 10th Festival Kick-Off
Please join us next Sunday, March 10th following the Divine Liturgy for fun and fellowship while supporting our largest fundraiser of the year. The Steering Committee has planned an afternoon with a complimentary delicious lunch, great music, and activities for the kids! See you then!
See attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section.
HOPE and JOY Beach Picnic and Kite Flying!
March 10th, 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Meet at the parking lot at the end of Brighton Avenue in Ocean Beach. We will also have carpools leaving from church. Parents and siblings are welcome. Email youthministries@stspyridon.org for more information.
See attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section.
Greek Independence Day Luncheon
Join the Greek School for a wonderful program on Sunday, March 24th to honor our students and commemorate over 200 years of Greek Independence. Tickets are $25 for Adults - $15 for Kids under 12. Contact Christoforos Savvides, 619-709-6067 for tickets. No ticket sales at the door!
Spring See's Candy Fundraiser Begins Today
Sees Candy makes a great Pascha treat or gift! Proceeds from See’s Candy sales go to support the Dance and Choral School. Candy is shipped directly to your (or your recipient’s) home. Fundraiser ends March 15th. Order online: http://tinyurl.com/42breaud.
See attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section.
Stewardship Reminder
Dear Faithful Steward of Saint Spyridon:
Recently, I saw a documentary on the making of the song “We Are the Children” with Michael Jackson, “The Boss,” Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross, and thirty-five other performers, which has raised over one hundred million dollars for hungry children throughout the world. The following day, I was pleasantly “su-prised” to hear Father Andrew give a sermon on what twelve apostles achieved and, pondering on this, he asked what five hundred parishioners could accomplish.
The Stewardship Committee takes this opportunity to remind you that your stewardship pledge helps to support the many and varied ministries of Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church. Your financial stewardship provides the foundation for our services in the Lord and has a direct effect and impact on encountering the challenges of not only the present but those that will surely follow in the future as well.
And, pondering on the question that Father Andrew posed, I wonder what we, 450 strong, working together, could achieve in our parish and our local community, if we all worked together toward fulfilling our thirty-seven ministries with our Time, Talent and Treasurer.
Consequently, as a valued steward, supporter and praying member of our parish, we need your help. The Stewardship Committee respectfully reminds you that as of this writing we have not received your annual 2024 stewardship pledge card commitment.
Please take a moment to pray and reflect upon your 2024 financial pledged commitment to your parish community. Through your positive response today you will join hands with all those who are committed to the enhancement of the spiritual (and physical) growth of our parish and its many ministries entrusted to our care.
May the Lord continue to richly bless you and your family and our wonderful parish in all our/your stewardship endeavors.
Respectfully,
The Stewardship Committee:
John Kalas – Stewardship Chair
GOYA Mall Scavenger Hunt
Join us for a fun adventure through the mall, Amazing Race Style on March 16th, 5:00pm. GOYA teens, don’t miss this event! RSVP via email youthministries@stspyridon.org or text, Julie Dennis, 619-940-5167.
Upcoming Memorials for March
March 17: Eleftheria Koultourides – 2 years
March 17: Odysseas Koultourides – 10 years