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5 THE SHEPHERD • FEBRUARY 2021 • SAINT SPYRIDON GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF SAN DIEGO G . O . Y . A . NEWS ank you to the GOYA board for putting together a ZOOM call on Sunday, January 10th. We had a good discussion about what New Year’s resolutions we would try and implement this year and “GOYA’s 2021 rules to live by.” For those that were NOT able to join the call please see the link attached here of google slides that we created on January 10th with our “GOYA rules to live by.” Please use one slide to create a rule you feel is important to add and sign your name. ese rules to live by will be created and hung up in the GOYA room so make sure to add your personal thoughts to it. https://docs.google.com/presen- tation/d/15lM-gFUkX2ZRO5G- 7 Jqu2UU- vZ f FOt 9nVr s 9XM- HwKs-k/edit?usp=sharing [ Ed. note: the online version of the newsletter features clickable live links ] If you have any questions email Ana Constantine at anavconstantine@ gmail.com or call GOYA President George Dougenis at (619) 906-9516. Please add your personal thoughts by February 25th as we want to get this printed and hung in the GOYA room before Great and Holy Lent be- gins on March 15th. We have moved up our GOYA beach clean-up (with a hike beforehand) to Saturday, February 20th at Torrey Pines State Beach beginning at 8 am. Please join us as we hike and clean up the beach. We will be done by 10 am. Look for an email by February 1st from Ana Constantine. Please join us as we would love to see you (even with your masks on). Looking ahead, please mark your calendars for the annual GOYA Palm Sunday Luncheon on Sunday, April 25, 2021 . GOYA will once again host the annual Palm Sunday luncheon. GOYAns we need ALL your help that weekend beginning with Saturday, April 24th when we tie the palms and set up the hall all the way through Sunday a ernoon April 21st. Remember this is the ONLY fundraiser we have each year and our chance to shine for the par- ish. As we have done in the past, we will be asking families for donations to o set our expenses. If COVID-19 restrictions permit. In May we are hoping to get together in the Church parking lot and watch “Aladdin” like we had planned in October on the big screen. More to come on this so stay tuned. Working in His Service, Bill Navrides GOYA Director George Dougenis 2020-2021 GOYA President St. Spyridon GOYA San Diego 909 Prospect Avenue 858.352.6588 spiroscuisine.com Now open in the heart of La Jolla! Extensive Greek & mediterranean menu Delicious Greek desserts Fine wines, local & imported draft beer Patio for outdoor seating A fulfilling dining experience Open for lunch & dinner, 11AM to 9PM Catering for all events, big & small Online order & delivery available SUNDAY SCHOOL Online Sunday School has begun as of January 17, 2021! Be sure to check your email for updated Zoom links for this semester. We are excited to see your children and teens for the remainder of the school year! If your children are not yet registered for Sunday School, the registration form can be accessed on our church website: http://stspyridon.org/ministries/sunday-school Additionally, a recent email with a Sunday School Survey was sent to all parents. We would be most appreciative if you could take a fewminutes to complete it. If you did not receive the survey, please email Julie at sundayschool.stspyridon@ gmail.com and she can email it to you. As we start this semester, we are in need of two Sunday School teachers. Please email Julie Dennis at sundayschool.stspyridon@gmail.com if you are interested. It is a fun and ful lling way to contribute to our church family! We will provide training and the curriculum! Join our Sunday School Team today! Greek School Director Preferably with an Education background • is is a paid position • Current enrollment approximately 80 children and 40 adults • Current sta of 9-10 teachers • O ce support • School is in session from September to June If interested or for additional information email greekschoolboard@gmail.com MINISTRY POSITION AVAILABLE