This Sunday's Memorial
Michael Rosenmayer - 7 years
Patricia Umberson - 8 years
Holy Communion Reception Procedure
At the time of Holy Communion we ask that you approach the Cup from the center aisle and then return to your pew by the side aisle to await the Thanksgiving Prayers. Once again, we will allow the Sunday School children and their teachers to approach the Cup first, then the Choir and then you the faithful approach at the direction of the Parish Council. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
This Sunday's Acolyte Serving Team
St. John: Captain: Michael Angeles, Luke Billings, Luke Georggin, Theo Huntalas, Konstantino Mellos, Alexios Savvides, John Savvides, Nektarios Sissons
From the Office of the Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Dear Clergy and Faithful,
Fr. Andreas Vithoulkas
Chancellor
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
8 East 79th street, New York, NY 10075
phone: 212.774.0283 Fax:212.774.0495
Philoptochos Newsletter
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Ring in 2020 with Daily Lives, Miracles and Wisdom of the Saints and Fasting Calendar; it includes insightful quotes from the saints, saint commemorated each day, Gospel and Epistle readings, and fasting guidelines.
Philoptochos and Fellowship
Fellowship and Coffee hour: If you partake in the weekly coffee hour after the Divine Liturgy, you witness this beautiful long-standing tradition as a time to enjoy a light snack with family and friends. Philoptochos has simplified the guidelines and has created a very easy to use sign-up genius, which will be emailed to you on a regular basis. We ask that you please think of offering for a name day, birthday, memorial, anniversary, etc. The donations collected help Philoptochos serve the needy, unless you are a ministry in which you keep the donations.
Thank you for your support!
St. Spyridon Dance & Choral Presents - FDF Show The Love
This Saturday, February 8th at 6:00 PM in the Cypress Room. Come and support or Dance & Choral groups and preview their FDF compitition sets. Beer & Wine, Appertizers, Desserts. $10 Suggested Donation.
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Dance & Choral Practice News
Practice times and locations are as follows: Youth Choir (3rd-12th grade) - 12:20-1:00 p.m. in Choir loft; Ta Pedakia (K-2nd grade) - 12:30 - 1 pm in Preschool room; Levani (8th-12th grade) - 1:00 - 1:30 pm in Choir loft; Ionians (3rd-6th grade) - 1:00-2:15 in GOYA room; Aegeans (7th-12th grade) - 1:30-3:00 p.m. in Church hall; Pelagos (adult group) - 3:30-5:30 p.m.in church hall.
Seniors Gathering
Our next gathering will be this Tuesday, February 11th at 11:00 am in the Cypress Room.
Lunch will be hosted by The Ladies Philoptochos. Please call or email Cynthia Samarkos at (619) 582 - 4109 or tedcynsam@cox.net No Later than Sunday, February 9th. Thank you!
Kefi - The Story of FDF the Greek Folk Dance Festival
Please join us for the World Premiere Friday, February 21, 2020 at 7:00 PM Joan & Irwin Jacobs Theater at the Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) Located in Balboa Park 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101. Watch the Kefi Documentary Trailer -- fdfdocumentary.com
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SAVE THE DATE - GOYANS
GOYANS join us on Saturday, February 22nd at 5:00 pm in Mira Mesa for “Bowling and Fellowship”. First game starts promptly at 5:20 pm at Mira Mesa Bowl with dinner to follow at Filippi’s Pizza Grotto on Mira Mesa Blvd. Parents please pick your kids up at Filippi’s at 8 pm. Please bring $20 for bowling and shoe rental, GOYA will cover dinner. RSVP no later than February 19th to Bill Navrides at bill.navrides@sharp.com or (619) 992-6775.
Festival Kickoff Luncheon
Please join us Sunday, February 23rd for our annual Festival Kickoff! We need the help of our entire community to start the planning for Southern California’s Best Greek Festival. Stop by after the Divine Liturgy to enjoy a complimentary lunch with music and fellowship. You can also sign up to chair a booth, volunteer your time, become a sponsor, or do all three. Please spread the word and remember that “many hands make light work.”
Human Trafficking Forum
Saturday, February 29th at 10:00 a.m. in the Cypress Room. All ages are invited to come learn about the Human Trafficking crisis and how you can take action. This complimentary event is hosted by our Philoptochos Anthousa Chapter.
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SAVE THE DATE - Greek Independence Day Program & Fundraiser
St. Spyridon Greek School Invites you to
The 2020 Annual Greek Independence Day
Program & Fundraiser
Sunday March 22nd
Immediately Following the Divine Liturgy
Our Greek School students are working hard to present a wonderful program that will include poems, songs, skits and dances dedicated to our Greek heroes and independence!
$25 for Adults • $10 for Children 5- 12 • $4 for Children 2-4 • Greek School Students FREE
SEATING IS LIMITED AND ALWAYS SELLS OUT!
Tickets will be sold in the church hall following the Divine Liturgies leading up to the event beginning Sunday February 2nd. or buy your tickets online at: www.stspyridongreekschool.org
Save the Date - GOYA Palm Sunday Luncheon
Join us on Sunday, April 12th 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 6th 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!
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The Hellenic Cultural Society
The Hellenic Cultural Society invites you join us for a fun-filled family event celebrating the ancient Olympics and upcoming Tokyo Olympics. On July 19th, at UCSD... Run, walk or stroll while dressed in costume or tennis shoes! Greek food, drink and music included. Funds raised will help scholarships and fellowships for our students. Go to http://www.olympusrunsd.com to sign up today!
Agape Meals
Philoptochos has an outreach program where people can cook or deliver (or both) a meal to one of their fellow parishioners who may facing a difficult or stressful time in their life (illness, new baby, etc). If you would like more information on how you can participate, or know of someone in our community who could use a meal or two, please contact Stella Weil at (858)694-0570 or 4weils@sbcglobal.net. Please join us as we come together as a community to help one another. Thank you.
Decorated Feast Day Icons
Philoptochos invites you and your family to commemorate a special Feast Day by offering a donation towards the cost of a beautifully decorated icon which will be displayed in the church Narthex for all to venerate. This is a perfect way to honor both your family member(s) as well as an important day in the life of the Church. A suggested donation of $75 is much appreciated.
Please contact Stella Weil at 4weils@sbcglobal.net or (858) 694-0570 to reserve your icon/date or if you have any questions. Thank you.
The following Saints and Feast Days will be celebrated during February, March, and April and have icons that can be displayed:
2/16 - Sunday of the Prodigal Son
3/17 - St. Alexios - Man of God
3/22 - Sunday of the Adoration of the Holy Cross
3/25 - Annunciation of the Theotokos
3/29 - Sunday of St. John Climacus
4/5 - St. Mary of Egypt
4/10 - St. Miltiadies
4/11 - Saturday of Lazarus
4/12 - Palm Sunday
4/12-4/14 - Icon of the Bridegroom
4/15 - Mystical Supper
4/16 - Crucifixion
4/17 - Descent from the Cross
4/18-4/19 - Great and Holy Pascha/Resurrection
4/25 - St. Mark the Apostle
4/26 - St. George
4/26 - Theotokos of the Life-Giving Spring
4/26 - Sunday of St. Thomas
Your Legacy and Your Church
...to whom much is given; from them much more is required (Luke 12:48).
Please remember to include your Saint Spyridon parish in your estate plan and bequest.
Receive Back 0.5% From “Amazon Smile” Foundation
We are pleased to announce that St. Spyridon GOCnow participates in AmazonSmile. When you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church. That’s right, every eligible purchase you or someone else makes at AmazonSmile 0.5% will be donated back to our parish!!!
Register by visiting AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com) and select “St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church” before you make your first purchase (be sure to select St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church - San Diego, California).
For more information about AmazonSmile, go to http://smile.amazon.com/about
We hope you’ll consider this easy way to support your beloved parish. Everyone is eligible to participate so tell your friends and relatives and spread the word about this wonderful program.
Live Stream Broadcast
If you know someone who may be in the hospital or home bound or for whatever reason just cannot get to church, don’t forget about the Live Stream Broadcast of our Divine Services. You can watch our Live Broadcast by going to our parish website and clicking on the “Live Broadcast” tab on the top tool bar. Remember, our Live Stream Broadcast is for those who absolutely cannot physically make the divine services of the church and is not a substitute for being present. Also, please be aware that conversations, crying babies, etc. can be heard on the broadcast. We have a wonderful cry room facility, which is located off the Narthex behind the candle stand, and is comfortable and provided for your convenience.
The Live Stream divine services of Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church of San Diego, CA may not be recorded, retransmitted or reproduced without the express written consent of the Parish Council of Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church of San Diego, CA. Thank you for your consideration.
Donations toward the digital ministries of the parish are warmly welcomed. If you would like to help support the ministries of Saint Spyridon please contact the church office. Again, thank you.