This Sunday's Memorial
Eva Nicolaou - 40 years
Parish General Assembly Agenda and Community Christmas Card Form
The Agenda for the Fall General Assembly, scheduled for Sunday, November 20th, was 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.
Blessed 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.
Parish Council Applications are Due Today!
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 today Friday, November 11th. Please submit your application via email at office@stspyridon.org. The application can be found in the Inserts & Fliers section below. The elections will be held on Sunday, November 20th.
See the attached application in the Inserts & Fliers section below.
Altar Boy Retreat This Saturday, November 12th
We will have an Altar Boy Retreat this 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.
The Feast Day of the Entrance of the Theotokos Into the Temple - Monday, November 21st
The divine services for the feast day of the Entrance of the holy Theotokos into the Temple are as follows - The Orthros/Preparatory service starts at 9:00 am and the Divine Liturgy follows at 10:00 am.
Project Mexico and Saint Innocent News
We wanted to let you know about a wonderful opportunity with Project Mexico and St. Innocent Orphanage in Mexico! As Father Nicholas Andruchow, executive director of Saint Innocent/Project Mexico explained to us on Sunday, Project Mexico is an amazing organization that coordinates groups of volunteers to come to Baja California, Mexico. The great news is that St. Spyridon Youth Ministries is planning a Homebuilding Trip with Project Mexico THIS summer! St. Spyridon will be going to Project Mexico July 20th - 26th, 2023. Yes, almost a whole week! But in that time, our group will build homes for people who would otherwise not have a home; in just a week! What's even better, is that we live so close to Mexico, that we can drive, and not spend money on airfare!
The work that is done by the volunteers is truly life-changing and we are excited to bring this opportunity to our community. We will organize fundraisers starting in January to help defray the cost for participants. But we need your help right now! If you and/or your children (ages 8 and up) are interested in getting more information about our trip, joining our group, or donating to our volunteers please complete this Interest Form. https://forms.gle/idCfspYPH3ckkWrx9
Please complete the Interest Form by 11/20/22 to help us start planning.
For more information, email Julie Dennis, youthministries@stspyridon.org or visit the Project Mexico website: https://www.projectmexico.org/summer-homebuilding
Unsure if you should join us? Watch this video to get a glimpse of the good works and life-changing experience of Project Mexico: https://youtu.be/BnzXpcLdaHc
Sincerely,
Julie Dennis
Youth Ministries Director
Cell. 619-940-5167
St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, San Diego
3655 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92103
“For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ” (2 Cor. 4:6).
Red Covered Divine Liturgy Books are located in the Narthex
The red-covered Divine Liturgy books are available to you and located on the right side of the Narthex near the candles.
Stewardship Reminder
Dear Faithful Steward of Saint Spyridon GOC,
The Stewardship Committee is writing to thank you and to remind you that your financial assistance helps to support the many and varied ministries of Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church – Home of the Wonder Worker!
We know that life gets hectic and sometimes complicated and that’s why we are reaching out to encourage and remind you that there is still time for you to join hands with all the other financial stewards of the parish, and make a difference by offering your financial support to your beloved parish.
May the Lord continue to richly bless you and your family in all your honorable endeavors.
Again, thank you for your prayerful and thoughtful consideration!
Yours in Christ,
The Saint Spyridon Stewardship Committee:
John T. Kalas -Chairperson Fr. Andrew Scordalakis
December 2022 Shepherd Newsletter Deadline
Please email your submissions to Tina by this Monday, November 14th. Thank you!
PHILOPTOCHOS CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Sunday, December 4th
Join us for a festive gathering as we ring in the Christmas season on Sunday, December 4th at Parc Bistro-Brasserie for $60 per person. Reserve Online at www.anthousa.org For more information, contact Marilyn Yeatts marilyny@san.rr.com. Limited Seating
HOLIDAY BAKE SALE Sunday, December 18th
The Holiday Bake Sale is our largest fundraiser of the year. We need help with baking, packaging, and distribution. Baking will take place from December 7th thru December 9th. Please contact Vicky Mellos vasilico@aol.com (858)259-9097 to sign up. Packaging of all baked goods starting at 9 am on Saturday, December 18th. Order online at www.anthousa.org Please contact Anthea Billings to sign up antheabillings@yahoo.com
ANGELS CHRISTMAS PARTY Monday, December 19th
Our Angels party is just around the corner! Marian Dougenis and her team have a beautiful party planned for our Kids N Cancer guests. Our community has always generously supported this heartfelt event. Please reach out to Marian Dougenis (619) 520-3660 to volunteer or donate in any way.
AGAPE MEALS
Philoptochos Provides meals to St. Spyridon community members in need following hospitalizations, the death of a family member, or the birth of a child. Please reach out to Marian Dougenis (619) 520-3660 if you or someone you know is in need.
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.
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.
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 21st - The Entrance of the Theotokos Into the Temple
November 30th - Saint Andrew the First-Called Apostle
Icons Available for the Month of December:
December 4th - St. Barbara
December 6th - St. Nicholas
December 12th - St. Spyridon the Wonderworker
December 25th - The Holy Nativity of the Lord
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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