2022 Greek Festival Planning Has Begun
I pray that this message finds you all healthy and blessed. Your Greek Festival Planning Committee has begun its work in preparing for our Annual Greek Festival. We have many people that are enthusiastic about holding a great festival this summer and all of us believe that it is time to once again welcome the San Diego community into our home to share our faith, our traditions, and our hospitality. The dates for our Greek Festival are June 18th- 19th and we have a lot of work to do if we are going to be successful.
Our primary challenge will be getting our community involved so we will need to see firm commitments, up front, to ensure that we can support the festival that we would like to host. We will need faithful volunteers, generous sponsors, and dedicated booth chairs. We will be sharing more information shortly on the planning progress, but the committee asks everyone to spread the word to all of those who have supported the festival in the past and ask them to attend our next meeting on Wednesday, March 9th at 6:30 pm via Zoom/phone.
To get an invite and to get involved, please call or email your name and email address to Ben De La Riva 619-253-7559, ben.delariva@cox.net or Francesca Captain 858-336-6640, fecaptain@yahoo.com.
Together in Christ,
Ben De La Riva, Festival Planning Chair
Metropolis Summer Camp - Get excited... SUMMER IS BACK!
Remember, St. Spyridon families, our very own Bill Navrides coordinates the BUS to Summer camp for week #1 Sunday, July 10 – Saturday, July 16th. For only $150 per camper, Bill will take your child back and forth on the bus saving you FOUR driving trips. The bus fills up fast so please contact Bill soon at 619-992-6775 or navridesfamily@gmail.com.
For more extensive information visit the website: https://gosfyouth.org/summer-camp
2022 SUMMER CAMP IN-PERSON DATES for OUR PARISH
Session I: July 10 - 16
PRICE: $575 Regular Registration (Opens March 1 – March 31)
*A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to register. See the camp website for cancellation and refund policies.
Our parish Stewardship ministry has begun in earnest as we enter the third 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 www.stspyridon.org and click on the Stewardship Giving button 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, and Spero Tzathas
Please see the 2022 Stewardship Card in the "Inserts & Fliers" section below.
The County of San Diego Covid Inside Mask Wearing Update
As a reminder, we are still following the most updated and current guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and more specifically the county of San Diego's requirements, recommendations, and guidelines.
Thus, the county of San Diego has just lifted the requirement to wear a face-covering while indoors for those who have been fully vaccinated. Consequently, and until further notice, we are still recommending that a face-covering be worn but we are not requiring it to be inside our Sanctuary or fellowship hall.
For those who have not yet been vaccinated (for whatever reason) the CDC and County of San Diego still require that they continue to wear a mask while indoors. We are still using the "honor system" and respectfully ask that if you have not been fully vaccinated to wear your face covering while in the Sanctuary and fellowship hall.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration, understanding, and patience as we continue to safely navigate our way through the pandemic.
Ancient Wisdom & Modern Coffee
Please join us for our Adult Sunday School class (taught by Dn. Michael Kallas, MA, MDiv). We are studying the Gospel of Matthew on March 6th and March 13th. We will meet downstairs in the Education Building following the Divine Liturgy.
"Man of God" Film on the Life of St. Nektarios
Man of God is the highly anticipated award-winning film based on the inspiring life of beloved Saint Nektarios the Wonderworker, Bishop of Pentapolis, who won the hearts of the people in Greece, Russia, and Serbia. The movie features Aris Servetalis, Alexander Petrov, and Mickey Rourke. It is coming to theatres near you on March 21st for one-night only.
To buy your tickets visit: https://www.fathomevents.com/events/Man-of-God.
The trailer is on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcgnbVlQ7Tc
Please see the Man of God flyer in the "Inserts & Fliers" section.
Philoptochos Beautifully Decorated Icons for Veneration Inside the Church