This Sunday's Memorials
Katherine Navrides - 6 months
Livia Goya - 5 years
Ernest Navrides - 32 years
Nicolae Hancu - 38 years
Elizabeta Hancu - 39 years
William Navrides - 52 years
As a Reminder - Face Masks are Still Required for Inside the Sanctuary
Regardless of vaccination status, it is once again time to wear a face mask while inside, i.e. - while inside our sanctuary and/or fellowship hall.
Until further notice, we, as good Orthodox Christians and as good friends and neighbors, will comply with the requirement, direction, and guidance from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the County of San Diego, to mask up while inside our sanctuary.
Besides vaccination, the face mask is the other most viable and useful weapon/tool we have to help combat the rise in covid cases. Thus, let us all comply with this new requirement and temporary minor inconvenience in our communal effort to protect ourselves and one another. ...there is no greater love than that... (John 15:12;13).
Once again, your consideration, patience, understanding, love, and support are greatly appreciated.
The Feast Day of the Presentation of the Lord Into the Temple - Wednesday, February 2nd
The divine services for the feast day of the Presentation of the Lord are as follows - Orthros/Preparation Service - 9:00 am followed by the Divine Liturgy - 10:00 am
Stewardship Corner
Our parish Stewardship ministry has begun in earnest as we enter the second month of 2022.
We, the Stewardship Committee, first, would once again like to say “thank you” for your continuing financial support of our stewardship ministry. Because of your faithful and dedicated financial giving 2021 was a successful year for the community and we, the Stewardship Committee, are most grateful.
And, as a reminder, though our parish community continues to navigate cautiously and safely along with our greater community because of the pandemic, I remind you that the “church”, as we know it, has enjoyed and prospered through every major achievement and endured and navigated through every low moment that our society has endured: the church doors remain open to all as we strive to live the great commission of becoming more “Christ-like” by living the Gospel and thus, “loving thy neighbor”. Thus, regarding our own parish history and our almost one hundred years as St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, we respectively ask you once again to do what you can do to financially support your church parish as we continue to navigate through this historic and unique time.
If you have not completed your pledge card for 2022 please do so at your earliest convenience. If you need a 2022 pledge card please call the church office and one will be sent to you. You can also go to our parish website and click on the stewardship tab to donate electronically as well.
On behalf of the Parish Council, the Stewardship Committee once again says “thank you” and God bless you during these extraordinary times and always.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
The Stewardship Committee of Saint Spyridon GOC
John Kalas - Stewardship Chair Fr. Andrew Scordalakis
Ben De La Riva, Jim Gilpin, Stephen Thiros, Spero Tzathas
Please see the 2022 Stewardship Card in the "Inserts & Fliers" section below.
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 the office: (619) 297-4165 or office@stspyridon.org. Thank you!
Icons Currently Available for February:
Sunday of the Publican & the Pharisee - February 13th
Judgment Sunday - February 27th
Greek Language Classes for Adults and Children
Spring semester begins on February 1, 2022. For more information on class schedule, tuition, and registration, please visit our school website at http://www.stspyridongreekschool.org/
Upcoming Memorials
February 6th - Gregory Star - 40 days
February 6th - Peter Kapsimalis - 16 years
Save the Date - Saturday, February 26th
GOYA will make care packages and deliver them to the homeless on February 26th. Meet at Church in the GOYA room at 9:30 am. Parents pick your kids up at Church at Noon. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. RSVP by Feb. 24th to Maggie Samouris at 619-457-3272 or maggiesamouris@gmail.com.
Philoptochos Save the Date
We invite you to attend the Annual Philoptochos Membership Drive and Luncheon on Saturday, March 5th at 11:30 a.m. in the Cypress Room. Please make your reservations with the Church office - (619)297-4165 or office@stspyridon.org
Please see the Philoptochos Membership flyer in the "Inserts & Fliers" section.
Philoptochos is Asking for Sunday 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. To sign up contact Anne Zouvas at (619) 248-6644. Thank you for your support!
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 are due by February 22, 2022. For more information, visit www.crossroadinstitute.org.
Please see the CrossRoad flyer in the "Inserts & Fliers" section.
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.