Philoptochos Tray Pass
Philoptochos will pass a tray this Sunday for Sts. Cosmas and Damianos, the Holy Unmercenaries. The benevolent ministries of our beloved Ecumenical Patriarchate continue to offer compassionate services through programs for orphans and the poor. Thank you for your support! Any monetary donation is appreciated. Please make checks payable to the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society.
Sincerely, Stella Pappas and Francesca Captain
General Assembly Agenda and Community Christmas Card Form
The Agenda for the Fall General Assembly, scheduled for Sunday, November 20th, has been mailed to your home, together with the Community Christmas Card form (both in one envelope) to be efficient and cost-effective. As in years past, you have the chance to include your family names in the beautiful Community Christmas Card. Please print your name(s) on the form that was mailed to you, clearly and exactly the way you wish it to appear, and then mail the form back to the office in the envelope provided. Your form must be received no later than Thursday, December 1, 2022.
Seniors Gathering
We will be gathering next Tuesday, November 8th at 11 a.m. in the Church Hall. Please join us for a complimentary festive ham luncheon. In order to help us plan and prepare, please contact Cynthia Samarkos by Sunday, November 6th at tedcynsam@cox.net or 619-582-4109. We hope to see you there!
Happy Veterans Day - November 11th
This Veterans Day, we salute our military men and women, past, present, and future, for their faithful dedication and service to our country. Our heartfelt gratitude to you all! May God bless you abundantly.
Altar Boy Retreat Next Saturday, November 12th
We will have an Altar Boy Retreat next Saturday, November 12th at 11:00 am, in the Church and then lunch will follow in the lower Education Building. For more information, please contact, Angel Gilpin at 858-457-2723.
Philoptochos Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon - Sunday, November 13th
Bring your family and friends next Sunday, November 13th to enjoy this delicious holiday meal with all the trimmings! Share in good fellowship while supporting Philoptochos. Reserve your seats now! 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.
Dance and Choral School See's Candies Fundraiser
Give the sweet gift of Candy for the Holidays while supporting our Dance and Choral School! Perfect for those friends and family members who are hard to shop for! The fundraiser starts November 1st through December 2nd. Orders will be shipped directly to you and proceeds will go to the Dance and Choral School to help fund upcoming performances and dance activities. To order, go to HTTPS: / /TINYURL.COM/4XCBZKWW
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Fliers section below.
Join Our Greek Dance Instructors Team - We Need You!
Greek Dance is up and running at St. Spyridon each Sunday! But we need your help. Right now, we ONLY have TWO Dance Instructors! Please consider joining our Dance Instructor Team! Do you love Greek Dance? Would you like to see this wonderful tradition passed down to the next generation? We would love to have you join us! We will train you and provide the music and dances. Instructor's Assistants are also needed! We practice each Sunday from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Contact stspyridondance@gmail.com or 619-940-5167 to help!
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Fliers section below.
2023 Epiphany Cross Dive Luncheon
Please join us on Sunday, January 8, 2023, for the 44th Annual Epiphany Cross Dive and Luncheon at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. Leon Balaban Honorees are Jim and Stella Pappas. Tickets MUST be purchased by January 3rd – 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.
Parish Council is Seeking Candidates for Nomination to Serve on the Parish Council
The Church is looking for dedicated volunteers who would like to serve on the 2023-2025 Parish Council. 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 or find it below. The elections will be held on Sunday, November 20, 2022.
See the attached application 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, November 27th and December 4th. We meet downstairs in the lower Education Building.
Join Team Anthousa This Sunday, 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. We're stronger together. United as ONE, we can support those who need help today, while fearlessly searching for tomorrow's cures. Please join Team Anthousa this Sunday, November 6th as we honor our community members who have survived and those we have lost in this fight! Join here: https://secure.info-komen.org/site/TRR/RacefortheCure/SAN_SanDiegoAffiliate?pg=tfind&fr_id=9199
Upcoming Memorials for November
Sunday, November 20th - April (Brigid) Hoare - 1 year
Sunday, November 20th - Panyioti Limperis - 12 years
Sunday, November 27th - Antiopi Trompas - 40 days
Sunday, November 27th - Dimitrios (Jim) Trompas - 25 years
Sunday, November 27th - Dionesia (Denise) Apostol - 1 year
Sunday, November 27th - Arthur Apostol - 8 years
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!
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. To reserve your date, contact the office: (619) 297-4165, office@stspyridon.org.
A suggested donation of $75 (check or cash) payable to the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society is much appreciated.
Icons Available for the Month of November:
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!
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.
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