This Sunday's Memorial
George Dougenis - 2 years
Join in and Pray the Divine Services of the Church via Our Parish LiveStream
Sunday morning Orthros - 8:30 am Weekday Orthros - 9:00 am
Divine Liturgy - 10:00 am
Light a Candle “From Afar”
Lighting a candle as we enter the narthex of the church is one real way we express our presence within the Body of Christ as we offer a prayer. If you would like to light a candle to express your presence “from afar” click on the following link below and follow the directions -
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=J55MJ576K785E&source=url
Then, Fr. Andrew will receive your message, light your candle and offer a prayer.
Outdoor Christmas Eve Services for the Birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
My Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
The service times and dates for our outside celebration for the Nativity of the Lord are as follows -
December 24th, Christmas Eve evening - Orthros will begin at 5:00 pm followed by the Divine Liturgy at 6:00 pm.
If you are planning on joining us please RSVP to the following link - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EA8A92BA7FF2-christmas
Because of the overwhelming response and out of an abundance of caution we have limited the parking lot capacity to 200 faithful. At this time there are 185 who have responded to the request to RSVP. Thus, if you are hoping to join us please do not hesitate to RSVP.
Yes, it is going to be a bit chilly (not as chilly as Western New York) so please remember to dress accordingly and don't forget to bring your favorite face mask.
Also, we will be following all the other safety protocols that we all have come accustom to over these last ten months. You will be asked to please follow the direction of our team on the ground as they safely direct you through the parking lot area. Patience and understanding are required as is encouragement, attentiveness and support.
This will be a memorable evening in the life of our parish so please help spread the word -
Christ is Born - Glorify Him!
Stewardship Corner
We, the Stewardship Committee, first and foremost, would once again like to say “thank you” for your continuing support of our stewardship ministry throughout this difficult and uncertain time.
We respectively ask you to once again do what you can do to financially support your church parish through this historic and unique time.
You may go to Parish Pay (on our parish website - stspyridon.org) - or mail in a check with your stewardship envelope or call the office or pay online through your autopay (ACH) with your bank. We, the Stewardship Committee, would like to finish our 2020 Stewardship efforts, “stewardship strong” to continue its most important work – serving you!
On behalf of the Parish Council, the Stewardship Committee once again says “thank you” and God bless you during this extraordinary season.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
The Stewardship Committee: John Kalas – Chairperson
Upcoming Memorials for December and January
Sunday, December 27: Vasilios (Bill) Xykis - 40 days
Sunday, January 10: Clem Samouris - 5 years
Sunday, January 24: Bess Michas - 1 year
Sunday, January 24: James (Dimitri) Vlachopoulos - 6 months
Greek School Director Position
Dear St. Spyridon Community,
Mrs. Athena Georges will be retiring at the end of the school year in June 2021. We are preferably seeking someone with a background in education and fluent in all aspects of the Greek and English languages.
We sincerely thank Mrs. Georges for her hard work, love for our Greek culture, heritage, and our community.
The school is currently being offered online with over 80 students by our full staff of dedicated teachers. Traditionally we have over 120 students.
For more information please email: greekschoolboard@gmail.com
Thank you,
Greek School Board
Agape Meals Program
Philoptochos has an outreach program where people can cook or deliver (or both) a meal to one of their fellow parishioners who may be 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!
Give Back 0.5% From “Amazon Smile” Foundation
We remind you to please participate in the AmazonSmile program. When you shop on Amazon, the AmazonSmile Foundation will give back 0.5% of your purchase price to St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church. That’s right, every eligible/registered purchase you or someone else makes at AmazonSmile 0.5% will be donated back to your parish!!!
It's quick and easy to 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 opportunity.
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.