My Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Christ is Born! Glorify Him!
With overwhelming response, our dedicated Parish Council has decided to continue with Sunday's divine services offered outside in our parking lot. We will begin celebrating outside services starting Sunday, January 10th - Orthros - 9:00 am with the Divine Liturgy to follow.
Also, we will move our annual Philoptochos St. Basil's Vasilopita Cutting to Sunday, January 10, 2021.
To set up properly - a proper and dedicated outside sound system, a proper and dedicated camera for our LiveStream ministry, portable chairs, a raised platform, a tent, etc. will require approximately $5,000. If you would like to donate toward this proper setup, the Parish (Council) would appreciate your financial help.
We are also looking for members of the parish to help out on Sunday mornings with some setup and takedown, etc. If you are interested in helping out one Sunday a month please call Soula in the church office.
Also please know that the lower/backside of the parking lot will accommodate approximately 60/70 parked vehicles.
You can RSVP to Sunday's outside services using the link below. It is quick and easy to do.
Spread the Word - Christ is Born! Glorify Him!
God's continued blessing, +A
Or You Can Join in and Pray the Divine Services of the Church via Our Parish LiveStream
Sunday morning Orthros - 9:00 am
Divine Liturgy - 10:00 am
The Divine Services for Epiphany will be LiveStreamed Only and are as Follows
Wednesday, January 6th - Orthros - 9:00 am with the Divine Liturgy to follow. Then, the Blessing of the Waters to follow.
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.
Upcoming Memorials for January
Sunday, January 10: Clem Samouris - 5 years
Sunday, January 24: Bess Michas - 1 year
Sunday, January 24: James (Dimitri) Vlachopoulos - 6 months
Sunday, January 24: Christos Tsopanoglou - 7 years
2021 Virtual Young Adult League (YAL) Conference!
DATE: Jan 9 - 10, 2021
TIME: All Day
WHO: Open to all Orthodox Young Adults ages 18-35.
WHERE: Online - You MUST pre-register to attend the event and receive the unique passcode.
REGISTER: https://cvent.me/ZQ2bzr
COST: THERE WILL BE NO COST TO ATTEND THE EVENT
CONTACT: YALconfMetropolisSF@gmail.com
Welcome to the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco 2021 Virtual Young Adult Conference! We are excited to host you and young adults from across the nation virtually. We are blessed that technology allows us to continue our great mission of connecting Greek Orthodox young adults, on a large scale through faith, fellowship, worship, and service. The virtual YAL Conference will serve as an opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new ones while growing together in our faith. The theme of this year’s conference is RECLAIM! As young adults, we want to begin the New Year by recognizing the unique difficulties of 2020, learning how to reclaim our faith and how to propel our personal and spiritual growth. You will also be enriched by amazing convos from your favorite clergy and church leaders, intimate small groups, a special musical performance by Greek American recording artist Stavros Piperis, and much more. Wherever you come from, I invite you to join us for an incredible weekend. We are excited to continue advancing this ministry forward. As such, this Conference will be free of charge. Donations are welcome.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on Zoom!
George Anagnostopoulos, Chairman
2021 Virtual Young Adult Conference
Please see the attached 2021 YAL Conference flier in the "Inserts and Fliers" section below.
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.
On December 10, 2020, the Saint Basil Academy children and staff welcomed Archbishop Elpidophoros for their socially distant Christmas celebration. Traditionally, in the past, the Greek Orthodox Archbishop visits the Academy for the annual Christmas celebration: His Eminence is welcomed by hundreds of guests who come to watch the annual Christmas pageant, to celebrate the spirited gift opening and to pay homage to their spiritual leader.