This Sunday's Memorial
Alexandru Dinescu - 23 years
My Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
We continue with this Sunday's divine services offered outside in our parking lot. Please take note that the Orthros/Preparatory service will begin at 9:00 am with the Divine Liturgy to follow.
We are still 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 we are compiling a list of volunteers so please call Soula in the church office.
Also, the lower/backside of the parking lot will accommodate approximately 60/70 parked vehicles so please feel free to use this area to park your vehicle. If you would like to use the parking lot on Sunday mornings please enter from the closest entry off Park Blvd. (near the backside of our parking lot).
You can RSVP to Sunday's outside services using the link below - It's quick and easy to do.
We are still following all of the coronavirus safety protocols. So, please bring your favorite face mask with you, follow and keep six feet of distance, and wash/disinfect your hands regularly. Also, you can still watch our divine services via our parish LiveStream.
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
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.
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 for the new year 2021 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.
As we look toward a brighter 2021 we, the Stewardship Committee, would like to say thank you for helping the parish finish 2020 strong in our 2020 Stewardship efforts, which helps us continue our 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 and always.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
The Stewardship Committee: John Kalas – Chairperson
Upcoming Memorials for January
Sunday, January 24: Bess Michas - 1 year
Sunday, January 24: James (Dimitri) Vlachopoulos - 6 months
Sunday, January 24: Christos Tsopanoglou - 7 years
Sunday, January 24: Mary Chrisos - 1 year
Sunday, January 24: Sultana (Nitsa) Crosby - 17 years
Sunday, January 24: Ray Crosby - 45 years
Sunday, January 31: Tesfamichael Semera - 16 years
St. Basil’s Vasilopita Cutting
God’s blessing the New Year to those who received the blessed coins, from last week’s Vasilopita, and notified the church office: Angelo Cappos, George Dougenis, Angel Gilpin, Angie Gozum, Michael Haddad, Dn. Michael Kallas, Kathy Meck, and Haralambos Terpo.
Sunday School Begins this Sunday, January 17th
Online Sunday School begins for the new year today, January 17th, at 11:45 a.m. Be sure to check your email for updated Zoom links for this semester. We are excited to see your children and teens for the remainder of the school year! If your children have not registered for Sunday School, the registration form can be accessed on our website: http://stspyridon.org/ministries/sunday-school
As we start this semester, we are in need of 2 Sunday School teachers. Please email Julie Dennis at sundayschool.stspyridon@gmail.com if you are interested. It is a fun and fulfilling way to contribute to our church family! We will provide training and the curriculum! Join our Sunday School Team today!
Weekly Pledge Offering Envelopes
If you are using weekly pledge offering envelopes, your designated box is available at the church office. Please call the office to make arrangements for pick-up. Thank you!
Ministry Position Available
Greek School Director
Preferably with an Education background
- This is a paid position
- Current enrollment approximately 70 children and 40 adults
- Current staff of 9-10 teachers
- Office support
- School is in session from September to June
If interested or for additional information email: greekschoolboard@gmail.com
Register Now for Online Greek Language Classes
Registration is now open for Spring semester classes! Classes begin January 20 to May 29, 2021. For more information, registration, and tuition information, please visit the school website at www.stspyridongreekschool.org
Class Schedule
Adults: Semester begins January 20 to May 29, 2021
Adult Tuition: $300 (for 18 sessions)
- Beginners A - Thursdays 6:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
- Beginners B - Saturdays 10 a.m. -11:45 a.m.
- Beginners B - Thursdays 6:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
- Intermediate -Wednesdays - 6:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Children: Semester begins January 22 to May 28, 2021 (Ages 4 to High school)
Child Tuition: 1st Child ...$230, 2nd Child ...$180, 3rd Child ... $150
- Children's classes of all levels will run only on Fridays between 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Primary grades run approximately 1 hour
- Mid and Upper grades run approximately 90 minutes
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.