This Sunday's Memorials
Sarantos Christakos - 3 years
Zoe Kaisarlis - 1 year
Pauline (Panayiota) Kallas - 19 years
Inside the Sanctuary for Sunday's In-Person Divine Services
My Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
It has been so wonderful to see so many of you over the past few months for in-person prayer and worship on Sunday mornings. As our situation here in San Diego County continues to progress I also look forward to being with you and praying with you the Great and Holy weekly Lenten services. A schedule of Lenten services is posted below for your convenience.
As a reminder, we are currently only permitted 25% of our capacity inside the Sanctuary. That is approximately 40 -100 individuals, and/or family group seating, depending on the size of the group, hence the recommendation to RSVP for Sunday's divine services.
The RSVP link opens at 6:00 pm on Sunday evenings and closes on Friday afternoons at 1:00 pm. This will allow the time needed to complete the Sanctuary seating chart for that Sunday. The good news is that we have prepared our fellowship hall to handle any overflow and "walk-ins" with the services being broadcast live on our big screen projector. This will allow you to be "present" and then to receive Holy Communion afterward if you so desire. So, given our current circumstances, we have the means and have provided the space; now all we need is your presence.
If you need help or have questions please contact Soula in the church office - 619-497-4165.
God's continued blessing, +A.
Great & Holy Lent - Indoor Weekly Services
Monday, March 15th - Great Compline: 6:30 pm
Wednesday, March 17th - Paraklesis: 11:00 am
Friday, March 19th - 1st Salutations: 6:30 pm
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
Saint Spyridon Sunday School News
We are pleased to announce that In-Person Sunday School will begin this Sunday, March 14th! In-Person Class will be held outdoors in the Sunday School Courtyard from 11:15 am – 11:45 am, for All Grade Levels. When you arrive for Divine Services, please let the volunteer know that your children will be attending outside In-Person Sunday School.
We have implemented a number of safety measures including being outdoors for class, hand sanitizer stations, six feet of social distancing, and masks requirement. For a full list of safety measures, please email sundayschool.stspyridon@gmail.com
We continue to offer Online Sunday School Classes as well, each Sunday from 11:50 am – 12:20 pm via Zoom.
Please use the Zoom ID provided by your teacher.
If you would like to be on the Sunday School Re-opening Team and help once per month, contact Julie Dennis at sundayschool.stspyridon@gmail.com
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.
The Stewardship Committee respectfully reminds you once again to please take a moment to complete your 2021 pledge card and send it to the office today. We can also 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 21: Christiana Harrison - 6 months
Sunday, March 21: Spyridon Lolis - 1 year
Sunday, March 21: Presv. Manthoula Karetsou - 3 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 Shepherd 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
Philoptochos Membership
In honor of Women's History Month, we invite you to join or renew your Philoptochos Membership so we can continue to make history together! For any questions, please reach out to the Membership Chairs.
Thank you,
Melanie Anastopulos (619) 218-9778, melanie@anastopulos.com
Kelly Samouris (619) 871-4702, nyckelly@cox.net
Membership Chairs
Please see the attached Membership Form and 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.