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FROM THE DESK OF FATHER ANDREWMy Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

January 6th marks the (major) feast day of the Baptism of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the ecclesiastical calendar. This year, 2013,

the 6th falls on a Sunday and thus on Sunday, January 6, 2013 we will celebrate that major feast day. We have several events planned for that weekend and for that day specifically. We have an all day Epiphany Cross Dive Youth Retreat planned for Saturday, January 5th; and the divine

services for the feast day itself (Sunday, January 6th). Of course on Sunday there will be the celebration of the Divine Liturgy beginning at 9:00 am instead of 10:00 am in order to accommodate the Epiphany Cross Dive for our youth at the Sheraton; with the Blessing of the Waters to follow the Divine Liturgy on that day as well. Please consult this Newsletter (and past Newsletters) for more information regarding these events, or call the church office.

The word Epiphany / Theophany means God revealing Himself to man. From Old Testament accounts we see there that God revealed Himself many times in many

different ways, but not fully because God the Father cannot be seen (Ex. 33:20-23; John 1:1-28). This theme can be found in the New Testament as well and from the Gospel of Matthew we read about God the Son (Jesus) being baptized in the river Jordan; about God the Holy Spirit descending upon Him in the form of a dove; and we hear the voice of God the Father (Matt. 3:12-17). Thus, through this Biblical event (Christ’s Baptism) God once again reveals Himself to us. He reveals Himself as a Trinity: three persons of one substance, just as the Nicene Creed of the Orthodox Church states – I believe in one God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) … of one essence… Thus, God the Father speaks, God the Son (Incarnate) is Baptized and is proclaimed to be thus, and God the Holy Spirit descends and remains ever present in the physical world.

The following hymn of the Church, chanted during the service of the Blessing of the Waters, puts these spiritual Biblical truths to song: From above you appeared today, to

the earth’s people, and your light, O Lord, has been marked upon us, who in true knowledge we sing to you: You came, You appeared, O Light unapproachable. In the Old Testament God appeared in different forms i.e. a cloud of smoke, through the voice of a prophet, etc. However, the New Testament is all about Christ (as the Second Person of the Holy Trinity) coming to earth, taking on flesh in the form of a servant and dwelling among His creation (Phil. 2:5-8).

As Orthodox Christians, Christ’s Baptism is an ever-present reality and is thus the reason why the hymnology of the Church uses the word today over and over again.

It is indeed an event that took place some two thousand years ago, but Christ’s Baptism is a very real way for Orthodox Christians to recommit themselves and one another to

t h e s h e p h e r d n e w s . c o m

IN THIS ISSUE

FROM THE DESK OF

FR. ANDREW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 1

FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE

PARISH COUNCIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 2

DIVINE SERVICES AND

HOLY SACRAMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 3

SUNDAY SCHOOL, GREEK SCHOOL,

HOPE/JOY, BABY & TODDLER

PLAYGROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 4

PAPANICOLAOU SCHOLARSHIP . . p. 5

PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . p. 6

CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 8

PERSONAL GREETINGS . . . . . . . . . . . p. 11

CONTACT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . p. 12

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Happy New Year2013

2 THE SHEPHERD • JANUARY 2013 • SAINT SPYRIDON GREEK OR THODOX CHURCH OF SAN DIEGO

FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE PARISH COUNCIL

Christ is Born! Glorify Him!

Happy New Year everyone! I hope and pray God brings all of us, peace, good health, prosperity and a renewed sense of love for our beloved St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church. I look forward to worshipping the Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil the Great with many of you on December 31st beginning at 6 PM. I cannot think of a better way to end/start the New Year than to thank God for all the Blessings he has bestowed on each and every one of us.

I would like to thank all of you for the opportunity to serve as your Parish Council President for 2012. A special thank you to my beautiful wife Stephanie for all the love and support these past two years while I led this very important Church ministry. I also want to thank the Parish Council members who like me have terms that ended in 2012: Francesca Captain, Jim Gilpin, Ken Kleinhenz, Vlassi Kouris, Anthony Kyriakidis, Jeff Mamalakis and Stephen Thiros. Please join me in personally thanking these seven dedicated parishioners for working so hard as council members (especially Francesca Captain, Vlassi Kouris and Anthony Kyriakidis who are leaving the parish council – you will all be missed very much) and pray that God continues to give them good health and allows them to continue to serve the Church in the capacity to which they see fit.

I am thrilled to welcome the newly elected parish council members for 2013. They are: Jim Gilpin, Ken Kleinhenz, Diane Leffas-Lopes, Jeff Mamalakis, Bill Navrides and Stephen Thiros. These parishioners will join Art Balourdas, Ben De La Riva, Dino Dougenis, John Kalas, Julie Karagianides, Jim Leventis and Spero Tzathas as your 2013 board members. Once the election results are ratified by his Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos the 2013 Officers will be elected by the Parish Council members. Please pray for your 2013 Parish Council as they continue to work hard to carry out their ministry to the Church. We ask for your continued support throughout the coming year.

A new way to raise funds for our GOYA took place last month on December 7-8th. You are all familiar with the “December Nights” that takes place in Balboa Park every year. Parish Council Member Ken Kleinhenz thought “why not rent out the Church parking lot for two nights have the GOYA members help and receive all the proceeds.” I am happy to report that $1,200 was received for St. Spyridon’s GOYA through the hard work of many during the December Nights celebration. Thank you to Ken Kleinhenz and ALL who helped on this unique fundraising project.

Did you attend the December 12th Divine Liturgy and Feast Day Luncheon for our beloved St. Spyridon? A huge thank you to Julie Karagianides, Jannie Gallanis and Thomas Dinas for preparing the delicious meal for over 150 of us and to Themis Gallanis for the Legacy and Gift Planning presentation. While

I am thanking parishioners, it is my honor and privilege to once again thank one of you for stepping up to lead a ministry without being asked. This time I am talking about Julie Dennis who will be in charge of the Toddler group at our Church. Thank you Julie for seeing a need and filling it.

The Metropolis Clergy- Laity conference will take place on February 25th and 26th at St. Nicholas Ranch & Retreat Center. Parishioners voted to attend at the December 2nd General Assembly were Vlassi Kouris and Spero Tzathas. Vlassi and Spero will join Father Andrew and the Parish Council President for 2013 as our representatives. Vlassi and Spero will give a recap of the retreat at the March 17th Spring General Assembly.

For those of you that attended the December 2nd General Assembly meeting you heard about the formation of a new committee called the Transportation Committee. The committee consists of co-chairs Vlassi Kouris and Spero Tzathas and members Jim Leventis and Diane Leffas-Lopes. This group will be overseeing the implementation of Church van(s) per the Niki Moises Trust – if you recall Mrs. Moises so generously left the Church the vast majority of her estate and designated $70,000 for the purchase of van(s).

Lastly, it is not too late to join us for the 35th Annual Epiphany Cross Dive and Luncheon Celebration on Sunday, January 6, 2013. Pre-paid reservations are a must and need to reach the Church office by January 2nd. Wouldn’t you join us for this beautiful celebration as we break bread with our fellow Orthodox Christians from Southern California this year as we finish off the GOYA Epiphany retreat?

In closing, I ask you to please check the website and your monthly newsletter for all the activities and services taking place in 2013. There are so many active ministries at our Church and I hope and pray you take advantage of these wonderful opportunities.

I look forward to worshipping with you and your families in Church on Sunday mornings.

In Christ’s holy name, Bill Navrides

Save the Date!Sunday March 3, 2013Greek Festival Kick off B-B-Q!Sunday March 3rd following Divine Liturgy. Good friends and good food. Come learn how you can be a part of Southern California's finest Greek Festival, to be held June 7,8 & 9. Stay tuned for more details and information to come.

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FROM THE DESK OF FATHER ANDREW >>> Continued from p. 1

their Christian walk, today and every day. Thus, we too have been marked and are continually being marked by the Holy Spirit, initially through our Baptisms and our Chrismations; and continually as we participate in the Sacramental Life of the Church, which includes the Blessing of the Waters.

End Note: As a reminder, and as is customary to our ancient Orthodox Christian faith, I will begin blessing homes starting Monday, January 7, 2013 and will need to end before the season of the Triodion which begins on Sunday, February 24, 2013. One major

reason/purpose for the blessing of your home or place of business can be found within the above hymn: The priest comes to mark your home or business as a Christian place, a place where Christ dwells; thus, seeking God’s blessing, guidance, protection and illumination.

For those who would like their home or place of business blessed during the season of Epiphany please call the church office.

DIVINE SERVICES BIRTHS

40-DAY BLESSINGS

DEATHS

MEMORIALS

Congratulations to Robert and Alexandra Kuty on the birth of their son, Evan Richard, born on October 26, 2012, weighing 6 pounds, 14 ounces, 18 ½ inches long. The proud grandparents are Dennis and Georgia Stathoulis, and Richard and Barbara Kuty from Youngstown, Ohio.

Congratulations to Derek and Annette Grilz on the birth of their daughter, Morgan Alicia, born on October 28, 2012, weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounces, 21 inches long. The proud grandparents are Augustine and Alicia Ramirez, and proud great-grandmother is Athena Cavaleris.

DECEMBER 2: Evan Richard The parents are Robert and Alexandra Kuty

DECEMBER 2: Teo The parents are George and Jennifer Romensas

DECEMBER 1: Sonja Umberson – 87 years old

DECEMBER 11: Paul Rossis – 83 years old

NOVEMBER 25: Sophia Constantinou – 2 years

NOVEMBER 25: Christopher Constantinou – 20 years

NOVEMBER 25: Stamatia Scarvelis – 21 years

DECEMBER 2: Mary Woolard – 40 days

DECEMBER 2: Odessa Felactu – 6 months

DECEMBER 2: Eula Felactu – 1 year

DECEMBER 2: Gloria Felactu – 2 years

DECEMBER 16: John Baddour – 7 years

DECEMBER 16: Elias Baddour – 19 years

DECEMBER 16: Sadika Baddour – 20 years

DECEMBER 16: Issa Baddour – 30 years

DECEMBER 16: Dahoud Baddour – 64 years

JANUARY 13: Athena Papas – 40 days

JANUARY 27: Kostas Stephens – 1 year

SUNDAY, JANUARY 6: Holy Theophany No Orthros Divine Liturgy: 9:00 AM Epistle: Titas 2:11-14; 3:4-7 Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9: Vespers at St. Gregory of Nyssa El Cajon 6:30 PM

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10: Divine Liturgy at St. Gregory of Nyssa El Cajon 10:00 AM

SUNDAY, JANUARY 13: Sunday after Theophany Orthros: 8:30 AM Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM Epistle: Ephesians 4:7-13 Gospel: Matthew 4:12-17

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20: 12th Sunday of St. Luke (“Ten Lepers”) Orthros: 8:30 AM Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM Epistle: II Corinthians 4:6-15 Gospel: Luke 17:12-19

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27: 15th Sunday of St. Luke Orthros: 8:30 AM Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM Epistle: Hebrews 7:26-28; 8:1-2 Gospel: Luke 19:1-10

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30:Three Hierarchs Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM Epistle: Hebrews 13:7-16 Gospel: Matthew 5:14-19


ST. SPYRIDON GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

HOPE/JOY SATURDAY, JANUARY 12TH

5:00 PM TO 6:30 PM

HOPE: Kindergarten – 2nd Grade JOY: 3rd – 5th Grade

PLEASE JOIN US! HOPE and JOY are youth groups for younger children to set the seeds for GOYA through fellowship, witness, worship, and service. Come and join us at our second event and support these important ministries of our church. Please direct any questions to Renee Maude (HOPE) at [email protected] or Deanne Homrovitis (JOY) at [email protected].

••• BABY & TODDLER PLAYGROUP •••

SUNDAY SCHOOL

GREEK SCHOOLSt. Spyridon Toddler Playgroup will be starting back up in January! It will be held monthly at 9:30 AM on the Third Wednesday of the month. The playgroup meets in the Educational Building room. Toys and snacks will be provided. This is a great chance to meet and connect with other moms in our church community! If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact Julie Dennis at 619-618-5116 or email [email protected]. Our first playgroup will be Wednesday, January 16th at 9:30. We are excited to get started again and look forward to meeting new families!

Dear Sunday School Parents,

I hope everyone enjoyed a blessed Christmas and a wonderful beginning to the new year. It was extremely rewarding to watch the children enact the Nativity in the Christmas pageant last month. I would like to extend my gratitude to the teachers and parents who worked to make this happen successfully. Additional thanks to all of the families who brought in food for the St. Nicholas Holiday Food Drive- what a meaningful lesson we are teaching our children! Dates to remember for the month of January are as follows:

January 5/6- GOYA Epiphany Retreat January 13- Sunday School Resumes January 27- Godparent Sunday We look forward to sharing a great 2013 with our students.

In His Service, Michelle Capetanakis Director, Sunday School

Whatever is meaningful, whatever brings you fulfillment may be yours this New Year. Happy New Year!

The fall semester will be over at the end of January 2013. Classes for the Spring Semester will start the first week of February 2013. New students are welcome. Classes are offered on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. We also offer classes for adults. For any information related to the Greek Language School please call me at 619-282-3160.

Respectfully yours,

Helen Gevas Director, Greek Language School


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SCHOLARSHIPAttention: High School Seniors

The following information will be helpful if you plan to apply for the Papanicolaou Scholarship.

Eligibility Factors and Limitations:

1. Application is limited to students who are active in the educational and sacramental life of the St. Spyridon Church: for instance, communion, youth choir, dance and choral school, altar boy, Sunday School, oratorical festival, GOYA, etc.

2. At least one parent must be a current financial steward of the Parish.

3. Applicant must plan to continue his/her education at a four year institution of higher learning leading to a Bachelor’s Degree.

4. Student must provide evidence of Matriculation at a four year college/university. This includes student I.D. and address of the Registrar of the University where the award payment will be mailed.

5. Student much be a graduating senior in the current school year from a San Diego City/County High School.

Basis of Selection:

1. Complete and forward application by the date set by the Scholarship Committee.

2. Attach Four (4) letters of recommendation: a. From high school teacher or administrator b. From Parish priest c. From Sunday School teacher d. From any other source

3. Weighted criteria: a. Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40% b. Participation in the educational & Sacramental Life of the Church . . . . . 20% c. Depth and scope of interests . . . . . . . 10% d. Ability to communicate ideas . . . . . . 10% e. Financial need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% f. Leadership qualities and potential . . . 10% Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%

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Dear Friends,

We are sending our deepest gratitude to all. Thank you so much for prayers and supporting “our” George. The unbelievable love and support given by our community truly helped heal our child. He gained strength from the out pouring of love given by all. It’s truly heartwarming when we look back at all the cards, gifts posters, banners and visits... Please believe us when we say... you all of had a hand in getting our child ready for battle and overall coming out victorious. A great lesson was learned by George and my entire family... to take life one day at a time and actually stop and enjoy the gifts of every single day and those around you.

George is cancer free!

May God bless you all this Christmas Season. And forever we will be extremely humbled, appreciative and blessed to live in such an amazing, hardworking, stand behind you, we fight as one, community.

With much love and many thanks,

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PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS ΝΕΑ ΤΗΣ ΦΙΛΟΠΤΩΧΟΥ

New Year Blessings Father Andrew, Brothers, and Sisters of Philoptochos.

As always, we take this time to look back at the year behind us and the year ahead, with great anticipation as to what will come. We carry the lessons of the past with us and look confidently forward, secure in the knowledge that we are Orthodox Christians. Together, we demonstrate our confidence in the future and our solidarity as a philanthropic organization. Each day brings new challenges and each day we meet these challenges with grit and zeal, and with the spiritual guidance of our Father.

And so as we begin a new year, we do so with hope. This year like every one, will bring obstacles and opportunities. Each challenge brings us together and each accomplishment makes us stronger. We can indeed achieve anything that we put our minds to as we work together to lift Philoptochos to ever greater heights. I am certain that this coming year will only bring greater glory to our mission as Philoptochos. So, as this New Year begins, let us wish each other love and happiness in the coming year.

150 Ladies and Gentlemen joined together on Saturday, December 1st to celebrate Christmas with our sister chapter St. Helen’s Philoptochos. Our appreciation goes to luncheon chairs Marina Dimas, Eleni Vartelas, Christina Vassiliadis, Alexia Anas, and Angie Georggin. Bravo!

Father Andrew hosted Archimandrite Apostolos, and 7 concelebrant priests during the paramoni St. Spyridon Feast Day Vespers. Philoptochos offered a delicious Lenten Reception immediately following Vespers in the Cypress Room. Our congratulations and appreciation go to chairwoman Ioanna Capetanakis.

Each Christmas and Easter Philoptochos remembers 35 of our home bound parishioners. We encourage each of you to participate in this ministry by visiting one of our home bound parishioners and deliver the Philoptochos offering. You can make a big difference in someone’s life. This Christmas our special parishioners received beautiful hand crafted Christmas swags offered by Alexia and Paul Anas. Our appreciation for your dedication and generosity to this long time Philoptochos tradition.

At the time of this submission, the chapter is joyfully preparing to host 150 foster children, foster families, San Diego Youth Services staff, and volunteers for the heartwarming 3rd annual Philoptochos’ Angels Christmas. Stand by for news and photos in next month’s community newsletter.

Please join Philoptochos on:

• Sunday, January 13th for the fond tradition of Cutting of the Vasilopita, in support of St. Basil’s Academy home for children.

• Sunday, January 20th Philoptochos photo shoot for the 75th anniversary DVD.

We still need photos of the following: the old church, founding members, and past presidents.

Last Call for Recipes!!! All recipes must be submitted by December 31st for inclusion in the 75th Anniversary Commemorative Cookbook!! Please spend some time over the holidays looking thru your family recipes and share them with us! This is a wonderful time of year to reflect and to remember all the great cooks in your family!! Let’s honor them by including them in our Anthousa cookbook!! Recipes can be submitted to Stella at [email protected] or faxed to (858) 565-4188. Even easier: visit anthousa.org and submit directly to us on-line! Just type it and press Submit!!! Don’t be left out!!!

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2 W.O.W. 10:30 AM

AHEPA 7:00 PM

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GOYA retreat setup

Dance Practice 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM

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GOYA Epiphany Cross Dive Retreat 9:00 AM

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Epiphany Cross Dive & Luncheon

Divine Liturgy: 9:00 AM with the Blessing of the Waters to follow PC: St. StephenAltar: St. Gregory

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Philoptochos Mtg. 7:00 PM

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Vespers at St. Gregory of Nyssa in El Cajon 6:30 PM

10St. Gregory of Nyssa Divine Liturgy at St. Gregory of Nyssa in El Cajon 10:00 AM

Greek School 4:30-6:30 PM& 7:00-9:00 PM (Adults)

Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM

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Greek School 4:00-6:00 PM


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HOPE/JOY 5:00 PM

13Sunday after TheophanyPC: St. AthanasiosAltar: St. Demetrios

Sunday School resumes

Philoptochos Vasilopita cutting

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February 2013 Newsletter Deadline

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EnVogue / 75th Anniversary Mtg. in Lounge 4:00 PM

PC Mtg. 6:30 PM

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W.O.W. 10:30 AM

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Vision & Strategy 6:30 PM


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GOYA Mtg. 6:00 PM

2012th Sunday of Luke(“Ten Lepers”) PC: St. Spyridon Altar: St. Basil

Philoptochos Past Presidents’ Photo Shoot

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2715th Sunday of Luke (“Zacchaeus”)PC: St. Basil Altar: St. John

Godparent & Godchild Sunday

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Baptism 1:00 PM


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ST. BASIL THE GREAT Left Co-cap. Daniel Berhe Right Co-cap. Steve Terris Stefanos Alexiou Vladimir Bond George Fratian Tasos Moros Theo Samouris Alex Stokes George Terris

ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM Left Co-cap. Stavros Markakis Right Co-cap. Gregory Kouris Adrian Dinescu Christopher Kouris Stefan Kleinhenz Niko Markakis Andoni Sooklaris Alexios Scordalakis

ST. DEMETRIOS Left Co-cap. Michael Balourdas Right Co-cap. Michael Chaconas Micha Balourdas Demetri Chaconas Dino Eracleous Dimitri Giannousopoulos Demetrios Gilpin Vasilios Gilpin

ST. GREGORY THE THEOLOGIAN Left Co-cap. Sean Yeatts Right Co-cap. Louie Thiros Andreas Balourdas Andrei Fratian Mihai Fratian Alex Gallanis Petros Kapetanios John Navrides

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Mr. & Mrs. Tasos AmpelasMr. & Mrs. Paul AnasMr. & Mrs. Nick AnastasopoulosMr. Theodore AngelesMr. & Mrs. James S. AngelesMe. & Mrs. Tom AngelopoulosMr. & Mrs. George ApostolopoulosMrs. Elaine ArapostathisMr. & Mrs. George ArgerakeMr. & Mrs. Georges BaddourMrs. Adrienne Robas BellMr. Michael BertramMr. & Mrs. David BillingsMr. Mrs. James BurrellMr. & Mrs. Brad BrownMr. & Mrs. John BurgessMr. & Mrs. James CapousMr. & Mrs. Angelo CapposDr. & Mrs. Spiro ChaconasMr. & Mrs. Sarantos ChristakosMr. & Mrs. Chris ChristakosMr. & Mrs. Ernie ConstantMr. Steven CouvelisMr. & Mrs. Alexander E. Cremidan

Mr. & Mrs. Ben De La RivaMr. & Mrs. George DellasMr. & Mrs. John DemosMrs. & Mrs. William DemosMrs. Frieda Paris DePerroMr. & Mrs. Todd DickMrs. Ana-Rodica DinescuMr. Vlady DmytrenkoMr. & Mrs. Nickos DurvisMr. & Mrs. Ogbai FessehaMr. & Mrs. Antonio FotiasMr. & Mrs. Diogenes GalanosMr. James GeorgasMr. & Mrs. James GeorgginMr. & Mrs. Fred GeorgginMrs. Mary GiannosMr. & Mrs. Petros GiforosMr. & Mrs. Stellios GikasMr. & Mrs. Jim GilpinMr. Ted GlavasMr. Michael HaddadMr. & Mrs. Dennis HardyMrs. Kay HarkinsMrs. Athena HarmanMrs. Angie Harrison

Ms. Ann & Mrs. Xenia HasseDr. & Mrs. Philip HeintzMr. & Mrs. Vincent HormovitisMr. Michael HuberMr. & Mrs. Nicholas HuntalasMr. & Mrs. Ted HuntalasMrs. Mary Ann JosephDr. Deana KantartzisMr. & Mrs. Mike KapsimalisMrs. Vasso KassisMr. & Mrs. Ilias KatsanisMr. & Mrs. John KatsenesMr. & Mrs. Gregory KostasMr. & Mrs. Chris KotitsaMr. & Mrs. Peter KozisMr. & Mrs. Adrianos KyriakidisMr. & Mrs. Barry LaneMrs. Diane Leffas-LopesMr. & Mrs. John LimneosMrs. Evangelia LoukerisMr. & Mrs. Eric LozoyaMr. & Mrs. George MarinosMr. & Mrs. Frank MartinMr. & Mrs. James MastorakosDr. Stephanie Mastorakos

Mrs. Mary MazisMr. & Mrs. Kostas MellosMr. & Mrs. James MellosMr. & Mrs. Peter MellosMr. & Mrs. John MerziotisMs. Terry MillerMr. & Mrs. Anastasios MiserlisMrs. Vera NanosMr. & Mrs. William NavridesMr. & Mrs. Brian NewbyMrs. Florence NicholasMr. & Mrs. Michalis NicolaouMrs. Georgia NicollMrs. Litsa PanosDr. George PapasMr. Johny PappasMr. & Mrs. Emmanuel PegasMrs. Collette PepelisMr. & Mrs. John PerriMr. & Mrs. Christos PetrouliasMr. & Mrs. Nicholas RagousisMr. & Mrs. Timothy ReinheimerMr. & Mrs. George RomensasMrs. Dianne RyanMr. & Mrs. Ashraf Salim

Dr. & Mrs. A.L. SarantinosMr. & Mrs. Tim SchneiderFr. & Presv. Andrew ScordalakisMr. & Mrs. Brad SissonsMr. & Mrs. Alexandros SmirniotisMr. & Mrs. Thomas SolowczukMrs. Olga StephensMrs. Nigisti TesfamichaelDr. & Dr. Charles TheodoreMr. & Mrs. Stephen ThirosMr. & Mrs. Chris TsopanoglouMrs. Christina TzathasMr. & Mrs. William UmbersonMrs. Becky VallinMrs. Carol VassiliadisMr. & Mrs. Chris VecaMr. & Mrs. Gregory VecaMr. & Mrs. Alex VecaFr. & Presv. Elias VelonisMr. & Mrs. David WeilMr. & Mrs. Chris ZazasMr. & Mrs. Peter ZouvasAreta Zouvas & Jon Pendarvis

Please join the Stewardship Committee in thanking the following individuals & families who made their stewardship pledge for the 2013 calendar year. Are you on the list?

List as of Dec. 13, 2012


Please let us know!

St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church Legacy and Gift Planning Committee would like to thank you during your lifetime and ensure that your intentions are understood.

Bequests play an important role in the Life of the Church to enable all the good ministries of the Church to have a positive impact on the parishioners, the community and the world.

The Legacy and Gift Planning Committee is ready to help with your gift made through wills and living trusts, beneficiary designations for retirement plans, and more.

Contact the Church office or Themis Gallanis, Chairman at 619-884-7801 or email [email protected] to confidentially discuss your situation.

Have you remembered St. Spyridon Church in your estate plan?

Personal Greetings!Happy Name Day to our beloved friend Vasiliki Kassis. Love, Pat & Chris Tsopanoglou. Χρόνια Πολλά!

To our Uncle Gregie, Happy Name Day to the best uncle ever! We are so blessed to have you in our lives. Χρόνια Πολλά and with lots of love!!! Mary and Arlenie

Happy Name Day Bill! Χρόνια Πολλά from all of us. Lots of love, Georgene, Milton and Sakee

Χρόνια Πολλά to my wife Joan and my son John! With love, Louis, Marina, and Alexandra Dimas

To Yiayia Athanasia (Soula) Paraskevopoulos, Χρόνια Πολλά! Love, Katie, Theo, Athanasia (Sia), and Maria-Eleni.

Happy Name Day to John Saridakis! Χρόνια Πολλά! With love from your family: Eugenia, Anthoula, Alekos, George, Manousos, Aristoula, Petro, George and Pete.

We wish Χρόνια Πολλά to Vasiliki and Vasiliki, our two granddaughters whom we adore so very much! Love, Kosta and Vasiliki Mellos

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SUBMIT YOUR RECIPESfor the Philoptochos Commemorative

CookbookCookbook

Philoptochos Anthousa Chapter

The Ladies of Philoptochos will be producing a cookbook in

celebration of the 75th Anniversary of our Anthousa Chapter

in 2013! Start looking through your family recipes and

photos to contribute to this commemorative book. For more

details and to submit your recipes, visit anthousa.org.

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James S. Marinos, APC 111 Elm Street, Suite 300 San Diego, CA 92101


SUNDAY SERVICES: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 am Orthros D 10:00 am Divine LiturgyCHURCH OFFICE HOURS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday - Thursday 9 am - 3 PM D Friday 9 am - 1 PMPHONE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619.297.4165FAX: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619.297.4181EMAIL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Father Andrew: [email protected]

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Fr. Andrew Scordalakis, Proistamenos . . . . . 619.297.4165Secretary - Vicky Ragousis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619.297.4165Secretary - Tina Kallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619.297.4165President of the Parish Council Bill Navrides . . . . . . . . . . . .619.992.6775President of Philoptochos Alexandra Mouzas . . . . . . . . . .619.518.2755Sunday School Director Michelle Capetanakis . . . . . . . . . .619.948.4959Choir Master Kathy Meck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .760.729.6061Welcome Committee - Janet Burgess, Maria Kelmis, George StanleySenior Citizens Sophia Mellos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619.855.2991GOYA Director Anthony Kyriakidis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619.561.7082JOY Advisor Deanne Hormovitis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858.204.2282HOPE Advisor Renee Maude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858. 964.8984Women of the Word (WOW) - Soula De La Riva . . . . . . . . .760.521.0471Dance Groups - Andreas Capetanakis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619.948.0902Greek School Director Helen Gevas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619.282.3160Toddler Playgroup - Julie Dennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619.618.5116Library & Bookstore - Mary Mastorakos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619.448.0448Legacy & Gift Planning Chair - Themis Gallanis . . . . . . . . .619-884-7801Papanicolaou Scholarship - Hellen Mellos . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-298.2070AHEPA – Dino Gougoulas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-787-6977

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