This Sunday's Memorial
Georgia Afendoules - 1 year
The Feast Day of Saint Demetrios the Myhrr Streamer - Wednesday, October 26th
All the world has you, its mighty champion, * fortifying us in times of danger, * and defeating our foes, O Victorious One. * So, as you humbled Lyaios's arrogance * by giving courage to Nestor in the stadium, * thus, O holy Great Martyr Demetrius, * to Christ our God pray fervently, * beseeching Him to grant us His great mercy.
The Divine Services for the feast day are as follows -
Orthros (the Preparatory Service) starts at 9:00 am with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy to follow at St. Spyridon GOC.
GOYA Service Project Update
We will meet this Saturday, October 22nd, 2 pm - 4 pm, at the St. Spyridon Youth/GOYA Room. We will be painting a mural in the Youth/GOYA Room! And, doing a service project for the Salvation Army! Join us for a chance to serve others and paint a mural, all while having fun with the other GOYANs! Snacks and drinks provided. For questions, call/email 619-940-5167, youthministries@stspyridon.org
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Fliers section below.
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 for the 2023-2025 Parish Council term. The Parish Council is a perfect place to be a servant leader, while representing the families within our community. The deadline to submit your application is Friday, November 11, 2022. Please call 619-297-4165 or email the office at office@stspyridon.org for an application. The elections will be held on Sunday, November 20, 2022.
See the attached application in the Inserts & Fliers section below.
Philoptochos Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon - Sunday, November 13th
Bring your family and friends on Sunday, November 13th to enjoy this delicious holiday meal with all the trimmings! Share in good fellowship while supporting Philoptochos!
Reservations are now open - Adults: $25. Children: $15. Limited Seating. Reservations close on November 9th.
Reserve Online Today: https://www.anthousa.org/events-1/annual-thanksgiving-luncheon
Questions? Contact Francesca Captain at 858-336-6640 or fecaptain@yahoo.com
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Fliers section below.
OXI Dinner Dance - Reserve Now!
4th Annual OXI Day Dinner Dance next Saturday, October 29, 2022. AHEPA Chapter 223 San Diego is sponsoring an evening of live music, taverna-style mezedes, dinner and dancing, at the Church Hall beginning at 6:00 pm. Benefitting our Greek Language School. Tickets are $65/person. For reservations contact Christoforos Savvides at 619-709-6067 or sdgreekevents@yahoo.com. Sold out last year. Reserve now.
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Fliers section below.
Ancient Wisdom & Modern Coffee
Join us for our Adult Sunday School class (taught by Dn. Michael Kallas, MA, MDiv). We will be studying the Sunday Gospel Readings to learn how to hear scripture. Classes are scheduled for Sundays, October 30th, November 27th, and December 4th. We meet downstairs in the lower Education Building.
Upcoming Memorials for October
Sunday, October 30th - Georgos Gelastopoulos - 5 years
Sunday, October 30th - Chrisoula Gelastopoulos - 40 years
Sunday, October 30th - Dashai Terry - 33 years
Sunday, October 30th - Sesen Medhanie - 33 years
Join Team Anthousa on November 6th - Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk
As a member of Team Anthousa, we are each playing a part in helping Susan G. Komen® in their ONE mission to end breast cancer forever. The money raised will fund research to discover more effective treatments, as well as vital patient support to help connect people with things like breast cancer screenings, diagnostics, treatment assistance and so much more.
Philoptochos Decorated Feast Day Icons
Philoptochos invites you and your family to commemorate a special Feast Day by offering a donation towards a beautifully decorated icon which will be displayed in the Narthex for all to venerate. A suggested donation of $75 payable to the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society is much appreciated. To reserve your date, contact the office: (619) 297-4165, office@stspyridon.org.
Icons Available for the Month of November:
November 1st - Sts. Cosmas & Damianos the Holy Healing Unmercenaries
November 8th - The Synaxis of the Archangels
November 9th - St. Nektarios the Wonderworker
November 13th - St. John Chrysostom
November 21st - The Entrance of the Theotokos Into the Temple
November 30th - Saint Andrew the First-Called Apostle
Sunday Fellowship Sponsors are Needed
Many of the Sundays in November and December are available. Please consider sponsoring with your friends and family. Let's keep it simple by providing cookies or donuts, fruit, and juice. To reserve your date contact Anne Zouvas at (619) 248-6644. Thank you for supporting this long-standing tradition of our church!
Kids' Corner for Children Under Age 3
Located in the Education Building downstairs. Every Sunday after receiving Holy Communion, kids (age 3 and under) and parents can come and play, meet new friends and hang out with old friends! Toys for kids and coffee for parents are provided!
Dance Practice Schedule Times and Groups
For more information please email youthministries@stspyridon.org
Primary Group (Kinder - 3rd grade) - 12:30 – 1:00 pm
Junior Group (4th - 5th grade) - 1:00 – 1:30 pm
Middle School (6th - 8th) and High School (9th-12th) Groups - 1:00 – 2:00 pm
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Fliers section below.
The Metropolis of San Francisco Stewardship Ministry Continues the Series - “Equipping and Enriching Parish Life”
Please join us on any or all of the Monday evenings: November 21st and December 19th at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, for a special presentation on “Revitalizing Parish Health & Achieving Operational Excellence: Examining Six Critical Areas of Parish Life.”
Over the past two years, our world has shifted. And while our Orthodox theology, worship, and ethos remain intact, many parishes have struggled to adopt – or define - the “new normal” for parish life and ministry involvement. To assist our parishes in their journeys, during this segment, our speakers will:
• Explore the new context and shifting landscape facing our parishes in the post-pandemic world (and “carry-over” opportunities that our parishes were already encountering).
• Identify the six most critical areas of parish life which are vital to revitalizing Parish Health and optimizing Operational Effectiveness.
• Share new tools and an emerging Orthodox ministry dedicated to helping parishes achieve transformational change.
For more information, please email metropolis@sanfran.goarch.org or call 415-753-3075.
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Fliers section below.
Southern California Cretans' Glendi Dinner Dance
The Southern California Cretans’ Association is hosting its annual Cretan Glendi on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at St. Anthony Greek Orthodox Church in Pasadena featuring musicians from Crete. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails at 5:30 pm with dinner and dancing to follow. A percentage of the proceeds will benefit the Cretan Association's Scholarship Fund. For reservations, please contact Helen Skandale at (818) 618-4963.
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Fliers section below.