This Sunday's Memorial
James Theodorelos - 40 days
The Divine Services for Saturday of Souls
This Saturday morning, March 9th - the Orthros/Preparatory Service will begin at 9:00 am with the Divine Liturgy to follow.
2024 Great and Holy Lent Weekday Service Schedule
I) Great Compline (Prayer After the Evening Meal)
Monday, March 18th - 6:00 pm
II) The Liturgy of the PreSanctified Gifts on Wednesdays (EVENING) at 6:00 pm
Wednesday evening, March 20th
Wednesday evening, April 3rd
Wednesday evening, April 17th
The Liturgy of the PreSanctified Gifts on Wednesdays (MORNING) at 10:00 am
Wednesday morning, March 27th
Wednesday morning, April 10th
III) The (4) Salutations to the Theotokos on Friday evenings at 6:00 pm
1) Friday evening, March 22nd - First Salutation
2) Friday evening, March 29th - Second Salutation
3) Friday evening, April 5th - Third Salutation
4) Friday evening, April 12th- Fourth Salutation
Friday evening, April 19th at 6:00 pm - The Akathist Hymn (The Hymn Without Sitting)
See the attached PDF version in the Inserts & Flyers section.
April 2024 Shepherd Newsletter Deadline
This Monday, March 11th. Please email all submissions to Soula at office@stspyridon.org.
Spring General Assembly
Our Spring General Assembly is next 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.
See the attached Agenda in the Inserts & Flyers section.
March 10th Festival Kick-Off
Festival Kick-Off this Sunday, March 10th! Please join us 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 delicious complimentary lunch, great music, and activities for the kids!
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section.
HOPE and JOY Beach Picnic and Kite Flying!
This Sunday, March 10th is Beach Day and Kite Flying! 1:00 - 3:00pm. Meet in the Hall right after Sunday School to have some lunch (provided by the Festival Committee) before we leave for the beach. We will have carpools leaving from Church around 12:40pm. Parents and siblings welcome! We will meet at Voltaire Street Beach in Ocean Beach. Text Julie if needed 619-618-5116.
See attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section.
Seniors’ St. Patrick’s Event
Please join us this 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 sponsoring 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.
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 Children under 12. Contact Christoforos Savvides, 619-709-6067 for tickets or visit https://sdgreekschool.square.site/. No ticket sales at the door!
Spring See's Candy Fundraiser
See's Candy makes a great Pascha treat or gift. Order before March 15th! 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 the 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 UTC mall, Amazing Race Style on Saturday, March 16th, 5:00pm. GOYA teens, don’t miss this event! RSVP via email youthministries@stspyridon.org or text, Julie Dennis, 619-940-5167.
See attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section.
Upcoming Memorials for March
March 17: Eleftheria Koultourides – 2 years
March 17: Odysseas Koultourides – 10 years
GOYA Palm Sunday Luncheon
Join us on Sunday, April 28th for the GOYA Palm Sunday Luncheon in the Church Hall following the celebration of the Divine Liturgy. Luncheon tickets are $25 for Adults, and $10 for children under 12. Tickets will not be sold at the door. If payment is received by April 21st you will be entered in an opportunity drawing. Please see any GOYA member in the Church Hall to purchase tickets today. For more information, please contact Bill Navrides at 619-992-6775 or bill.navrides@sharp.com. Thank you for always supporting the GOYA ministry at St. Spyridon GOC!
See attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section.