The Seating Capacity for This Sunday's Divine Services has Reached its Capacity
This Sunday's seating capacity for this Sunday's divine services has reached its capacity. 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.
The Orthros/Preparatory services begin at 9:00 am with the Divine Liturgy to follow at 10:00 am. Please arrive in time to be seated by the start of the Divine Liturgy.
Please know that the RSVP link opens at 6:00 pm on Sunday evenings and closes on Friday afternoons at 1:00 pm. Your seat(s) will be held until 10:10 am on Sunday mornings and then released to "Walk-ins."
Should you need to cancel your reservation after Friday, please respond to the confirmation email you received from Sign-up Genius. This will allow the narthex team to be notified so they can then offer your seat/slot to someone else on Sunday morning.
If you need help, please contact Soula in the church office - 619-297-4165.
Thank you for your patience and understanding and your continued support and encouragement.
Great & Holy Lent - Indoor Weekly Lenten Services
This Friday evening, March 26th - The 2nd Salutations to the holy Theotokos - 6:30 pm
Monday evening, March 29th - The Great Compline service - 6:30 pm
Wednesday morning, March 31st - The Paraklesis service to the Theotokos for health - 11:00 am
Next Friday evening, April 2nd - The 3rd Salutations to the holy Theotokos - 6:30 pm
Or, You Can Join in and Pray the Divine Services of the Church via Our Parish LiveStream
Saint Spyridon Sunday School News
We are pleased to announce that In-Person Sunday School has started. In-Person Class will be held outdoors each Sunday, in the Sunday School Courtyard from 11:15 am – 11:45 am, for All Grade Levels. When you arrive for Sunday's 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.
Philoptochos Pascha Bake Sale…Order Now!
Order our fragrant and delicious Tsoureki bread and tasty Koulorakia just in time for Pascha!
These delicious treats are handmade with love by our ladies of Philoptochos who are following all the coronavirus protocols.
Koulourakia (1 doz) $10.00 | Tsoureki Loaf $15
Place your prepaid orders online at greekbake.org or mail your order and check to:
St. Spyridon Philoptochos |3655 Park Blvd | San Diego, CA 92103
Orders must be received by Friday, April 16th. Pick up your orders after church on Palm Sunday, April 25th, 12-3 pm
Questions: Contact Sofia Samouris at 619.518.4537 or greekbake@anthousa.org
We appreciate your support!
Please see the Pascha Bake Sale form in the "Inserts and Fliers" section for details.
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
Bicentennial Celebration - 200 Years After the Greek Revolution
San Diego Greek School is inviting you to a Zoom gathering to celebrate and honor 200 Years After the Greek Revolution.
When: This Sunday, March 28th at 1:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada). Our celebration is scheduled to last one hour.
Please see the Greek School flyer "Inserts and Fliers" below for more information.
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.
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: This Wednesday, 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 Zathas Foundation Scholarship Information in the "Inserts and Fliers" section for details.
Upcoming Memorials for April
Sunday, April 11: Stephanie Navrides - 9 months
Sunday, April 11: Niki Moises - 11 years
Sunday, April 18: Milton Kromydas - 15 years
Sunday, April 18: Helen Psaros Kromydas - 6 years
COVID Vaccine Information
Please see the COVID Vaccine for Seniors in the "Inserts and Fliers" section below for more 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
To apply or for more information, please email greekschoolaboard@gmail.com
Kids 'n Cancer - Agape Virtual Celebration
Hello St. Spyridon Families,
Please join us on Sunday, April 11th at 2 pm on Zoom for our Kids 'n' Cancer virtual celebration. Everyone is welcome to join and as always, this event will touch your heart. Hope you can join us.
There is no cost to attend, however advance registration is required on www.sfphiloptochos.org or call the Metropolis Philoptochos Office at 415-431-2600. After you register, you will receive the Zoom link login information which will be sent to you via email prior to the event.
In Christ,
Marian Dougenis
Anthousa President
Philoptochos Membership & Pampered Chef Sale
Happy Spring!
Please consider joining or renewing your Philoptochos membership so that we can all grow and blossom our beautiful Anthousa chapter together! Please see our attached flyer for details.
Also, this is your LAST CHANCE to order Pampered Chef Products for Easter and Mother's Day gifts! See the flyer below for more information. 15% of sales will benefit our Anthousa chapter!
We thank you in advance for your continued support!
Melanie Anastopulos (619) 218-9778, melanie@anastopulos.com
Kelly Samouris (619) 871-4702, nyckelly@cox.net
Membership Chairs
Please see the Membership Form and 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.