This Sunday's Memorials
Antiopi (Ann) Trompas - 40 days
Dimitrios (Jim) Trompas - 25 years
Dionesia (Denise) Apostol - 1 year
Arthur Apostol - 8 years
Community Christmas Card Form is Due by Next Thursday
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 1st.
The Feast Day of Saint Andrew the First-Called Apostle - Wednesday, November 30th
The Divine Services for the feast day of St. Andrew the First-Called are as follows - The Orthros/Preparatory service begins at 9:00 am with the Divine Liturgy to follow at 10:00 am.
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 this Sunday, November 27th and Sunday, December 4th. We meet downstairs in the lower Education Building.
Philoptochos Christmas Luncheon - Reserve by Monday, November 28th
Join us for a festive gathering as we ring in the Christmas season at Parc Bistro-Brasserie on December 4th. The cost is $60 per person, and seating is limited. Please reserve by November 28th: online at www.anthousa.org or with the attached flyer.
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Fliers section below.
See's Candies Fundraiser Ends Friday, December 2nd
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! 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 before December 2nd, go to HTTPS: / /TINYURL.COM/4XCBZKWW
See the attached letter in the Inserts & Fliers section below.
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
Philoptochos Bake Sale - A Taste of Greek Christmas
Our talented Ladies of Philoptochos are fabulous bakers, so it’s no wonder that our Christmas Bake Sale is so popular and has become our biggest fundraiser of the year! So, we need help with baking, packaging, and distribution. Baking days will be on December 7, 8, and 9th. Contact Vicky Mellos (vasilico@aol.com or 858-259-9097) to sign up to help with baking. Packaging of pastries will take place on Saturday, December 17th, starting at 9:00 am. Contact Anthea Billings (antheabillings@yahoo.com) to sign up to help with packaging.
And, don’t forget to place your prepaid orders for these delicious Greek sweets by Sunday, December 11th for pickup on December 18th! Order online at www.anthousa.org or submit the attached flyer below.
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Fliers section below.
Angels Christmas Party - Monday, December 19th
Our Philoptochos Angels Christmas party is just around the corner on Monday, December 19th! 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.
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, attend Divine Liturgy, and stay for the luncheon. Contact Bill Navrides at navridesfamily@gmail.com or (619) 992-6775 by December 15th.
Dance and Choral News - Instructors Still Needed!
Have you heard? The Greek Dance and Choral School year is in full swing! Kids meet every Sunday after Divine Liturgy in the Upstairs Youth Room - TK to 3rd grade: 12:30 to 1:00 pm and 4th to 12th grade from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. The kids are progressing quickly and we are excited to start showcasing their talents later this year!
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 will train you and provide the music and dances. Instructor's Assistants are also needed! For info, stop by or contact us at stspyridondance@gmail.com.
Read a letter below from our St. Spyridon Dance and Choral Board President.
See the attached letter in the Inserts & Fliers section below.
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.
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.
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 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
Several Sundays in December and January 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!
Project Mexico Homebuilding Trip 2023
We wanted to let you know about a wonderful opportunity with Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage in Mexico! As Father Nicholas Andruchow, executive director of Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage explained to us last 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 coming 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 to help us start planning.
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
For more information, call 619-940-5167 or email our Youth Ministries Director, Julie Dennis, youthministries@stspyridon.org or visit the Project Mexico website: https://www.projectmexico.org/summer-homebuilding
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!
The Metropolis of San Francisco Stewardship Ministry Continues the Series - “Equipping and Enriching Parish Life”
Please join us on Monday evening, 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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