This Sunday's Memorials
Sesen Medhanie - 32 years
Dashai Terry - 32 years
Socrates Kaitson - 37 years
Helen Kaitson - 11 years
Helen Meine - 10 years
Sarantos Christakos - 3 years
Zoe Kaisarli - 1 year
Philoptochos Beautifully Decorated Icons for Veneration Inside the Church
Philoptochos invites you and your family to commemorate a special Feast Day by offering a donation towards the cost of a beautifully decorated icon which will be displayed in the church Narthex for all to venerate. This offering, a floral adornment around the blessed icon, is a perfect way to honor both your family member(s) as well as an important day in the life of the Church. Throughout the liturgical year there are many opportunities to select a decorated icon, so please reserve your dates now. A suggested donation of $75 is much appreciated. To reserve your date, please contact Soula at the office: (619) 297-4165 or office@stspyridon.org. Thank you!
Below is a list of icons still available for the month of November.
Synaxis of the Archangels
Saint Nektarios
Saint John Chrysostom
The Entrance of the Theotokos
Saint Andrew the First-Called Apostle
Philoptochos Thanksgiving Luncheon - Available for Purchase Until November 10th
Bring your family and friends to enjoy this delicious holiday meal with all the trimmings. Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 12:00 PM. Adults $25 | Children 12 & Under $15. Dine-in or Take-out. Seating is limited to the first 150 reservations and the first 50 take-out orders received. Prepaid reservations only! Please make your check payable to "St. Spyridon Philoptochos" and send it to the church office along with your completed reservation form. Questions? Please call Maria Stokes (619) 992-1500.
Please see the Philoptochos Thanksgiving Reservation Form in the "Inserts & Fliers" section.
Sign Up to Sponsor Fellowship and Coffee Hour
We need your help in providing the refreshments that we share during this time of fellowship. Please consider sponsoring with your friends and family. Let's keep it simple by providing cookies or donuts, fruit and juice. You can sign-up online at: https://bit.ly/3CXKbRw or contact Sofia Samouris at (619) 518-4537. Thank you for your support!
St. Spyridon Bookstore Re-opens
Welcome back to the Bookstore! Our bookstore has a fresh new look - come in, take a peek and see our improvements!
Ancient Wisdom & Modern Coffee
Mark your calendars for our adult Sunday School classes (taught by Dn. Michael Kallas) that will meet on Sundays, November 28th, December 5th and 26th. Please join us as we study the bible readings from the Gospel of Matthew heard on the Sundays during the Pentecost Season. We meet on the first floor of the Educational Building following the Diving Liturgy.
Upcoming Memorials for November
Sunday, November 7th - Gregory Gallanis - 5 years
Sunday, November 14th - Ted Huntalas - 5 years
Sunday, November 14th - Mary Samios - 26 years
Sunday, November 14th - Panayiotis Limperis - 11 years
Sunday, November 14th - Vasilios (Bill) Xykis - 1 year
Sunday, November 14th - Kalliope Xykis - 3 years
Military Appreciation Sunday - November 7th
We wish to invite all of our military veterans for a special day of appreciation as we reveal our new, hand-stitched, Post-WWII Veterans Banner in the Church Hall on Sunday, November 7, 2021.
All fellowship proceeds will benefit the Armed Services YMCA. For any questions contact Soula De La Riva at (760) 521-0471 or soula.delariva@cox.net. We hope to see you all there!
Please see the Military Appreciation flyer in the "Inserts & Fliers" section.
GOYA Game Night and Handprints on the Wall
On Saturday, November 13th GOYA will meet at Church (upstairs in the GOYA room) for Game Night/Handprints on the Wall. Game Night is always a big hit so please join us! For those GOYAns that have not placed their handprints on the wall, this will be your chance. The GOYA handprints in the wall have been a wonderful tradition for teens which has taken place for 10 years now. Please join us and your fellow GOYAns as we break bread together and enjoy fellowship time. We will meet in the GOYA room at 5:15 pm beginning with dinner on November 13th. Parents, you can pick up the kids at 8 pm. Please RSVP to Maggie Samouris at (619) 457-3272 or maggiesamouris@gmail.com by November 10th.
College Connection
Attention College Students: St. Spyridon Philoptochos wants to keep you connected with your faith and home church. Send us your information so that we can stay in touch. Please email Erika Couris at ecouris70@gmail.com with your name, college address, and year of graduation.
Metropolis Philoptochos Women’s Wellness and Awareness Seminar
The Philoptochos Women’s Wellness and Awareness Ministry invite you to a virtual event, “Stories of Struggle and Resilience Amidst the Pandemic” to be held on Thursday, November 11th from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. PST. Dr. Ann Bezzerides, Director, Office of Vocation and Ministry at Hellenic College Holy Cross will be the featured presenter. Participation is complimentary, however, advance registration is required to obtain the Zoom link. Register today!
Please see the Philoptochos Wellness flyer in the "Inserts & Fliers" section.
OrthoTalks for Youth is Back in November
All Junior High AND High School students are invited to join Father Gary Kyriacou, Metropolis Pastor of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Family Wellness Ministry team for an in-depth discussion on ZOOM! The gathering will focus on the Orthodox Christian response to bullying and how to deal with someone that is mean. This two-part series is scheduled for: Tuesday, November 16th and Tuesday, November 30th at 6:30 p.m. PST. Register online to receive the Zoom link.
Hellenic College Holy Cross - CrossRoad is Coming to San Francisco: Summer 2022
Through the leadership of Metropolitan Gerasimos and the generosity of The George and Judy Marcus Family Foundation, CrossRoad will host one of its three sessions in San Francisco, California. The CrossRoad Summer Institute is a 10-day summer program, offered through the Office of Vocation and Ministry at Hellenic College Holy Cross, which invites high school juniors and seniors to “explore their faith like never before.” Applications coming soon – limited availability! For more information, visit www.crossroadinstitute.org.
Please see the CrossRoad flyer in the "Inserts & Fliers" section.
Stewardship Corner
We, the Stewardship Committee of Saint Spyridon, first and foremost, would once again like to say “thank you” for your continuing support of our stewardship ministry. As we near the end of 2021 we are on strong financial footing because of your generous stewardship giving.
So, again, THANK YOU!
And further, as we enter the month of October 2021, we all face the same political, economic and health issues which can roil us emotionally, spiritually, 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 thankful and blessed to have one another communally and spiritually week in and week out. This is a precious and irreplaceable gift to each of us. You know this intuitively when you attend the divine services of the Church: little else provides the sense of peace and encouragement following the celebration of the morning Orthros, the Divine Liturgy, and time in fellowship with fellow members in our church hall.
The Stewardship Committee respectfully reminds you to once again take a moment to fulfill your pledged commitment for 2021 so we can continue to move forward in a strong financial position to meet the new year with all of its challenges and joys.
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,
John T. Kalas, Stewardship Chair Father Andrew Scordalakis, Parish Priest
Armatus Youth Protection Training and Background Check
If you are a Youth Worker of Saint Spyridon (Sunday School, Greek School, GOYA, Dance & Choral) you must complete the required annual Archdiocese Youth Protection Training online as well as your biennial (every 2 years) background check.
An email has been sent to you directly with your login credentials. For any questions, contact the Parish Youth Safety Administrator, Soula De La Riva, at the church office (619) 297-4165 or office@stspyridon.org. Thank you for helping to keep our youth safe and protected!
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.