Saturday of Souls - This Saturday, March 6th
The services for the Saturday of Souls will be inside and in-person this Saturday.
The Orthros/Preparatory service will begin at 9:00 am with the Divine Liturgy to follow.
Please offer a small personal bowl of koliva to take home with you as you depart after the prayers.
Inside and in-person for this Sunday's Divine Services
You can RSVP to this Sunday's inside divine services using the link below -
The Orthros/Preparatory service will still begin at 9:00 am with the Divine Liturgy to follow.
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement and for your patience and understanding.
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. We ended 2020 on a strong financial footing because of your generosity.
So, again, THANK YOU!
And further, as we enter this new year 2021, we all face the same political, economic, and health issues which roil us emotionally and physically: but, in this moment, our beloved church, St. Spyridon, continues to be a beacon of hope and an ark which shepherds us to calmer seas every day. Thus, we are blessed to have one another communally and spiritually. This is precious and irreplaceable to each of us. You know this intuitively when you attend an outdoor service and see one another and receive communion.
The Stewardship Committee respectfully reminds you once again to please take a moment to fill out a pledge card for 2021 and send it to the office and/or sign up online through “We Share” at stspyridon.org (click the Stewardship Giving button) to make a monthly payment toward your pledged amount for the year 2021.
On behalf of the Parish Council, the Stewardship Committee once again says “thank you” and God bless you during this extraordinary time.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
The Stewardship Committee: John Kalas – Chairperson
Upcoming Memorials for March
Sunday, March 14: Sarantos Christakos - 3 years
Sunday, March 14: Zoe Kaisarlis - 1 year
Sunday, March 14: Pauline (Panayiota) Kallas - 19 years
Sunday, March 21: Christiana Harrison - 6 months
Vaccines are Available - for those meeting the criteria for: Phase 1B Tier 2 - including seniors
COVID-19 vaccines are now available for individuals over the age of 65 and for educators, police officers, those who are working in transportation, etc. Seniors are encouraged to contact their doctor or healthcare provider first to request the vaccine.
The following website provides general information about COVID-19 vaccination in San Diego County:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/community_epidemiology/dc/2019-nCoV/vaccines.html
To schedule a vaccination with the County of San Diego, consult the following websites:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/community_epidemiology/dc/2019-nCoV/vaccines/COVID-19-VaxEvents.html OR https://vaccinationsuperstation.com
Appointments can be made at vaccinationsuperstationsd.com and are free of charge. If you need any help making an appointment please call Sophia Mellos at (619)855-2991.
Please see the COVID Vaccine for Seniors in the "Inserts and Fliers" section below for more details.
George M. Platis Oratorical Scholarship Award
In Memory of our son George, who proudly participated in our parish Oratorical Festival, we are offering a scholarship to our St. Spyridon Oratorical Festival participants. The first-place speaker in both the junior division and senior division will earn a $250 scholarship. In addition, we will award another $250 scholarship to those who finish in first place at the Metropolis level. These scholarships will be distributed to any post-high school educational/ job training institution of their choice.
Michael and Maria Platis
Please see the Oratorical Festival Flyer in the "Inserts and Fliers" section below for more details.
March 2021 Sheperd Newsletter
Click this link: http://theshepherdnews.com/issues/0321/index.html to view the March newsletter.
The St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church / George & Rose Papanicolaou Scholarship Fund, a 501(c)3 Not‐For‐Profit Organization
Attention: 2021 High School graduating Seniors
The scholarship application and all pertinent information is now available on the church’s website located at: http://stspyridon.org/ministries/scholarship.
The deadline for submittal of all applications is: March 31, 2021 (NO EXCEPTIONS).
Any questions please contact: Mrs. Helen Mellos at (619) 298-2070, HMM@mellos.org or
Mrs. Christine Cremidan at (619) 588-7844, cremidanac@cox.net
Zathas Foundation Scholarships
Attention: Graduating High School Seniors and College/University Students!
Completed applications must be received before May 1, 2021.
If you would like an application, please contact Spero Tzathas at spe1@cox.net.
Please see the attached Zathas Foundation Scholarship Information in the "Inserts and Fliers" section for details.
Position Available- Director of Greek School
- Paid position
- Established school and curriculum
- Accredited with the San Diego Unified School District
- Ages 4 - High School and Adults
- 9 active teachers
- Support staff
For information please email greekschoolaboard@gmail.com
Hello Friends of Philoptochos,
If you missed our Membership Event this past weekend, there is still time to renew or join. You can download the membership form below or visit Anthousa.org and click Membership and then click the Donate button.
Also, you can still support our Pampered Chef fundraiser where 15% of all sales will be donated back to our Philoptochos. Please visit the St. Spyridon Philoptochos Anthousa Chapter website for many great gift ideas, especially for Mother's Day.
Thank you!
In Christ,
Melanie Anastopulos and Kelly Samouris
Membership Chairs
Please see the attached Membership Form & Pampered Chef flyer in the "Inserts and Fliers" section for details.
Sunday School is Seeking Teachers
We are in need of two 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!
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.