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5 THE SHEPHERD • FEBRUARY 2022 • SAINT SPYRIDON GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF SAN DIEGO Congratulations to Lukas Spencer, 2022 retriever of the cross at the Epiphany Cross Dive and recipient of the blessings associated with this achievement. Congratulations also to all the divers who braved the cold wa- ter on a beautiful day – Luke Billings, Kaitlyn Dennis, Marianna Dick, Andrew Kaitson, Nora Kleinhenz, Kosta Mellos, Gregory Pappas, Sia Paraskevopoulos, Alexios Savvides, John Savvides and Mitsuki Shue! We had lots of fun Roller Skating on January 22nd thank you to all the adults who helped chaperone this outing. It was great seeing our GOY- Ans at Epiphany and at Roller Skat- ing last month. On Sunday, February 13th, GOYA will be hosting co†ee hour for our parish. As you have done in the past, please bring something to share with our parish. An email went out late in January with what is needed. If you have any questions, please contact me or the GOYA board. Please join us on Saturday, Febru- ary 26th for our next monthly event. With Great and Holy Lent beginning on Monday, March 7th your GOYA board wanted to do a service proj- ect in preparation of Lent. We will meet from 5 to 8 pm at Church in the GOYA room on the 26th. More information will be coming soon in early February via email, the weekly bulletin, and social media. Looking ahead, please mark your calendars for the annual GOYA Palm Sunday Luncheon on Sun- day, April 17, 2022. GOYA will once again host the annual Palm Sunday luncheon. GOYAns we need ALL your help that weekend beginning with Saturday, April 16th when we tie the palms and set up the hall all the way through Sunday a ernoon April 17th. 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 our GOYA families for donations starting this month to o†set our expenses. ank you in advance families for supporting this luncheon. GOYA is so excited to once again host our parish for this wonderful annual event a er a two- year absence. Finally, don’t forget to register for St. Nicholas Ranch for Summer Camp, Sunday July 10 through Saturday, July 16, 2022. Online registration will open on the St. Nicholas Sum- mer Camp website beginning on February 1st. e website address is www.gosfyouth.org/summer-camp. is amazing experience is open for kids 8 thru 18 years old (graduating high school Seniors in 2022 can still attend) and of course you can still take the bus BACK and FORTH to the Ranch from San Diego. A er two years of missing their camp friends I guarantee the past campers are ex- cited to attend. Camp and the bus will ll up FAST so please talk to me this month for more details or ANY of the campers that have gone in the past. is is an experience you will NOT want to miss. Working in His Service, Bill Navrides, GOYA Director 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 G . O . Y . A . NEWS