This Sunday's Memorials
Eleftheria Koultourides – 2 years
Odysseas Koultourides – 10 years
Rose Sissons - 6 months
As a reminder: The pews on the front right side of the church as you walk in are reserved for the family/families who are having a Memorial Service for their loved ones. Thus, please allow one pew per Memorial family on any given Sunday. Thank you for your understanding.
2024 Great and Holy Lent Weekday Service Schedule
I) Great Compline (Prayer After the Evening Meal)
Monday, March 18th - 6:00 pm
II) The Liturgy of the Pre-Sanctified Gifts on Wednesdays (EVENING) at 6:00 pm
Wednesday evening, March 20th
Wednesday evening, April 3rd
Wednesday evening, April 17th
The Liturgy of the Pre-Sanctified Gifts on Wednesdays (MORNING) at 10:00 am
Wednesday morning, March 27th - this service has been canceled because of a funeral.
Wednesday morning, April 10th
III) The (4) Salutations to the Theotokos on Friday evenings at 6:00 pm
1) Friday evening, March 22nd - First Salutation
2) Friday evening, March 29th - Second Salutation
3) Friday evening, April 5th - Third Salutation
4) Friday evening, April 12th- Fourth Salutation
Friday evening, April 19th at 6:00 pm - The Akathist Hymn (The Hymn Without Sitting)
See the attached PDF version in the Inserts & Flyers section.
Spring General Assembly this Sunday
Our Spring General Assembly is this Sunday, March 17th in the Fellowship Hall following the celebration of the Divine Liturgy. We hope you will come to hear the current parish news and updates.
See the attached Agenda in the Inserts & Flyers section.
Great and Holy Lenten Patriarchal Encyclical
The Great and Holy Lenten Patriarchal Encyclical can be read in the Inserts and Flyers section below.
Spring See's Candy Fundraiser
Today is the last day to order! See's Candy makes a great Pascha treat or gift! Proceeds from See’s Candy sales go to support the Dance and Choral School! Candy is shipped directly to your (or your recipient’s) home. Order online: http://tinyurl.com/42breaud.
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section.
Greek Independence Day Luncheon
Join the Greek School for a wonderful program on Sunday, March 24th to honor our students and commemorate over 200 years of Greek Independence. Tickets are $25 for Adults - $15 for Children under 12. Contact Christoforos Savvides, 619-709-6067 for tickets or visit https://sdgreekschool.square.site/. No ticket sales at the door!
Festival Cooking Dates
Come join the fun as we prepare the delicious food and pastries that our Greek Festival is famous for. Any amount of time you can contribute is greatly appreciated! Thursday, March 28th at 9:00 am for Pastisio Prep and Friday, March 29th at 9:00 am for Pastisio Assembly. Questions? Call Julie Karagianides at 619-846-7635.
YAL National Conference 2024
Registration is open for the National YAL Conference on July 3-7, 2024! All 18-35 year olds are welcome to attend! If you have any questions please contact Katherine Anastopulos at (619)846-3989.
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section.
Stewardship Reminder
Dear Faithful Steward of Saint Spyridon:
Recently, I saw a documentary on the making of the song “We Are the Children” with Michael Jackson, “The Boss,” Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross, and thirty-five other performers, which has raised over one hundred million dollars for hungry children throughout the world. The following day, I was pleasantly “su-prised” to hear Father Andrew give a sermon on what twelve apostles achieved and, pondering on this, he asked what five hundred parishioners could accomplish.
The Stewardship Committee takes this opportunity to remind you that your stewardship pledge helps to support the many and varied ministries of Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church. Your financial stewardship provides the foundation for our services in the Lord and has a direct effect and impact on encountering the challenges of not only the present but those that will surely follow in the future as well.
And, pondering on the question that Father Andrew posed, I wonder what we, 450 strong, working together, could achieve in our parish and our local community, if we all worked together toward fulfilling our thirty-seven ministries with our Time, Talent and Treasure.
Consequently, as a valued steward, supporter and praying member of our parish, we need your help. Please take a moment to pray and reflect upon your 2024 financial pledged commitment to your parish community. The Stewardship Committee respectfully reminds you to complete your annual 2024 stewardship pledge commitment card. Through your positive response today you will join hands with all those who are committed to the enhancement of the spiritual (and physical) growth of our parish and its many ministries entrusted to our care.
May the Lord continue to richly bless you and your family and our wonderful parish in all our/your stewardship endeavors.
Respectfully,
The Stewardship Committee:
John Kalas – Stewardship Chair
GOYA Mall Scavenger Hunt
Join us for a fun adventure through the UTC mall, Amazing Race Style this Saturday, March 16th, 5:00pm. GOYA teens, don’t miss this event! RSVP via email youthministries@stspyridon.org or text, Julie Dennis, 619-940-5167.
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section.
GOYA Palm Sunday Luncheon
Join us on Sunday, April 28th for the GOYA Palm Sunday Luncheon in the Church Hall following the celebration of the Divine Liturgy. Luncheon tickets are $25 for Adults, and $10 for children under 12. Tickets will not be sold at the door. If payment is received by April 21st you will be entered in an opportunity drawing. Please see any GOYA member in the Church Hall to purchase tickets today. For more information, please contact Bill Navrides at 619-992-6775 or bill.navrides@sharp.com. Thank you for always supporting the GOYA ministry at St. Spyridon GOC!
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section.