Fall General Assembly this Sunday in the Fellowship Hall
Please join us for our Fall General Assembly this Sunday in the fellowship hall following the divine services. The agenda for this Sunday's General Assembly has already been sent to your homes.
Office Update
The office will be closed this Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26th, in observance of Thanksgiving.
Our Beautiful Choir has Returned to the Choir Loft
It has been a long while since our dedicated choir has offered the responses to the divine services of the Church. However, they have returned to the choir loft and still sound great - and you can't even tell they are wearing "singing masks."
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 (see below). A suggested donation of $75 payable to St. Spyridon Philoptochos 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 Available for the Month of December
Saint Barbara
Saint Nicholas
Saint Spyridon
Parish Council is Seeking Candidates for Nomination to Serve on the Parish Council
The Church is looking for a few good people who would like to serve the Church. By doing this you can know the self-satisfaction of doing everything possible to make St. Spyridon a better community. Remember, “Don't ask what your church can do for you, but what you can do for your church.”
The deadline to submit your application is today, Friday, November 19, 2021.
The elections will be held on Sunday, December 5, 2021.
Please see the Parish Council Application for Nomination in the "Inserts & Fliers" section.
Community Christmas Card
Once again, the beautiful Christmas season is approaching and you have the chance to include your family names in the community Christmas Card. Please print your name(s) on the form that was recently mailed to you, clearly and exactly the way you wish it to appear. Then, mail the form back to the office in the envelope provided. Your form must be received by the office no later than Thursday, December 2, 2021. Thank you.
Philoptochos Christmas Bake Sale
Join us for the 2nd annual A Taste of Greek Christmas! Order your favorite holiday Greek pastries while supporting the many ministries of Philoptochos! Our decorative packages are perfect for gift-giving (and save one for yourself!). Place your pre-paid orders online at greekbake.org by December 10th for pick-up on Sunday, December 19th. Questions? email greekbake@anthousa.org
Please see the A Taste of Greek Christmas flyer in the "Inserts & Fliers" section.
Attention St. Spyridon GOYANS
Please join us for the GOYA Christmas Party on Saturday, December 18th at the home of George and Jack Dougenis (3323 Nutmeg St, San Diego, 92104 619-520-3660), beginning at 6 pm. This year we will be stuffing Christmas stockings for Kids 'n' Cancer. The Dougenis family will provide the main course and GOYA families will bring the rest. Please RSVP by December 12th to navridesfamily@gmail.com or (619) 825-6750 to let us know you're coming and what you can bring!
2022 Epiphany Cross Dive Luncheon
Please join us on Sunday, January 9, 2022 for the 43rd Annual Epiphany Cross Dive and Luncheon at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. Leon Balaban Honorees are Spiro and Nancy Chaconas. Tickets MUST be purchased by January 4th – Adults $65 and Children 12 and under $35. Divers needed must be 7-12th grade and attend Divine Liturgy and stay for the luncheon - contact Bill Navrides at navridesfamily@gmail.com or (619) 992-6775 by December 15th.
Philoptochos is Asking for Fellowship Sponsors
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.
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 approach the month of December 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
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.