Once upon a time, a festival was to be held in a certain village. To ensure there would be enough wine for the celebration, each member of the village agreed to pour one bottle of his best wine into a large cask. “If I fill my bottle with water,” reasoned one villager, “the dilution will be so slight, who will notice?” But when the feast and time for merrymaking commenced, and the cask was tapped, nothing but water poured forth. Every member in the village had reasoned alike: “My portion will not be missed!”
Scripture is filled with passages of God’s call for us to be generous, loving, compassionate givers. The priority of compassionate stewardship is not to pay the bills. It is about how we, as a community, can do God’s work with love and compassion. It is less about the parish’s need to receive, and more about our need to give. It is our generosity with the gifts and blessings God has entrusted to us. Compassionate stewardship is an attitude and a way of life.
We thank the 174 Stewards that have joined so far in 2021. As we journey through this new year, let us continue to serve our community and support our beloved Saint Spyridon parish. Your stewardship offering may be submitted by mail to the church office. We have also made online giving available on our church website (www.Saint-Spyridon.net) for one-time and periodic giving.
FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS for Easter Food Baskets
Our parish will be distributing Food Baskets to needy families on Saturday, April 3rd, 2021.
Your generous donations will enable us to purchase all necessary items to assemble each food basket. This year, we are asking for monetary donations (in any amount), OR if you wish to sponsor a basket, each backet is valued at $60.
Cash/check donations may be dropped off in the church office: Monday – Friday from 9am to 2pm Checks to “St. Spyridon” & “Food Pantry” in the MEMO section or online at: https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/1390651
(Please select “Food Pantry Donation” from the dropdown menu)
Donation Deadline is Wednesday, March 31st THANK YOU!
Spring into Action to Help Kids Fighting Cancer!
Saint Spyridon’s Lenten Toy Drive
All proceeds to benefit: The Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation
Suggested Donations by Age:
School Age: Action Figures, Barbie Dolls and accessories, Trucks and Cars, Snaptite Models, Board Games, Arts/Crafts, Playdough, Coloring Books, Crayola Markers/Crayons, Activity Sets/Prepackaged Crafts.
Adolescent: Journals, Jewelry, Nail Polish Kits, Cosmetic Bags, Purses/Wallets, Scarves/Hats, DVD’s/CD’s, Board Games, Gift Cards ($5 increments)
Infant/Toddler/Preschool: Fischer-Price/Playskool toys, Play Dish Sets & Play Food, Baby Dolls & accessories, Wooden & Plastic Puzzles, Activity Books
Drop off all NEW, unwrapped donations in boxes near the office and gym.
Donation Deadline is Sunday, April 25th
Cash/Check donations may be dropped off in the church office: Monday – Friday from 9am to 2pm
Checks payable to “St. Spyridon” & “Toy Drive” in the Memo section, or Donate online: https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/1390651
(Please Select “Toy Drive – Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest” from the dropdown menu)
For questions, please contact: Stella Parhas at 708.717.2518 or Demetria Papadopoulos at 708.870.2783 Thank you for donating!
TAKE & BAKE
Let St. Spyridon Philoptochos help you with your family meal planning with our delicious ready to bake Greek delicacies. From our hearts to your home. Fall in love with our Greek delicacies. Order before March 22nd.
Online Orders:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/springtake-bake-tickets-142800765935
Or Pay by check or cash at St. Spyridon Church Office
Pick up date: Saturday April 3rd, 10 am – 2 pm
The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society of St. Spyridon, Palos Heights offers a $1,000 scholarship to one high school senior OR college student who is a member of our parish. This is a competitive scholarship based on need and merit with the award winner to be selected upon recommendation by the Scholarship Committee. Applicants must be accepted into an accredited college, university or vocational program OR currently attending an accredited college, university or vocational program.
APPLICATION & ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO CHURCH OFFICE BY JUNE 15, 2021
Download the application at: http://nebula.wsimg.com/1992141ef4e88656fd560b19dde15f51?AccessKeyId=2C76C7C685C924A52032&disposition=0&alloworigin=1
Monthly bulletin of Saint Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church
Parents and Prospective Students please join us on Thursday, March 25th, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for a fun evening of meeting the teachers, touring the classroom and learning about our wonderful Archangels Academy. For more information, visit www.ArchangelsAcademy.org.
Save the Date
Saint Spyridon's 24th Annual Golf Outing will take place on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 at the Odyssey Country Club
