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3 THE SHEPHERD • FEBRUARY 2026 • SAINT SPYRIDON GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF SAN DIEGO DIVINE SERVICES SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1: Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee: Triodion Begins Today Orthros 9:00 AM ✟ Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Epistle : Romans 8:28-39 ✟ Gospel : Luke 18:10-14 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2: The Presentation of the Lord into the Temple Orthros 9:00 AM ✟ Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Epistle : Hebrews 7:7-17 ✟ Gospel : Luke 2:22-40 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8: Sunday of the Prodigal Son Orthros 9:00 AM ✟ Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Epistle : I Corinthians 6:12-20 ✟ Gospel : Luke 15:11-32 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14: Saturday of Souls Orthros 9:00 AM ✟ Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Epistle : I Thessalonians 4:13-17 Gospel : Luke 21:8-9, 25-27, 33-36 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15: Judgment Sunday (Meatfare) Orthros 9:00 AM ✟ Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Epistle : I Corinthians 8:8-13; 9:1-2 Gospel : Matthew 25:31-46 SUNDAY, FEB. 22: Forgiveness Sunday (Cheesefare) Orthros 9:00 AM ✟ Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Epistle : Romans 13:11-14; 14:1-4 ✟ Gospel : Matthew 6:14-21 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23: Clean Monday - Great and Holy Lent Begins Today Great Compline 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25: Liturgy of the Pre-Sanctified Gifts 6:00 PM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27: First Salutations to the holy Theotokos 6:00 PM MEMORIALS JAN 4: Adriani Manolis 40 days JAN 18: Anna Marzouk – 40 days Christos Tsopanoglou 12 yrs Arita Valessares – 10 yrs FEB 1: Kay Angeles – 20 yrs Theodore Couris – 7 yrs Stavroula Couris – 5 yrs Matthew Couris – 15 yrs FEB 15: Eleftheria (Ritsa) Horeftis – 3 months BAPTISMS JAN 10: Victor (Augustine) Ortega Sponsor: Ben De La Riva JAN 17: Isaias Elias Loukos Godmother: Krystallia Loukos JAN 18: Atticus (Christoforos) Naranjo Sponsor: Vasyleos Kapetanios NEWS FROM THE LOFT DEATHS DEC 9: Anna Marzouk 72 years old JAN 8: Jim (Demetrios) Markakis – 76 years old 40-DAY BLESSINGS FEB 15: Malachi Son of Kalani (Michael) & Elizabeth (Maria) Cartwright As we enter the month of February, we continue to hold in our hearts the memory of our beloved choir member Anna Marzouk, who fell asleep in the Lord this past Novem- ber. Anna was a beautiful light in our choir and parish—always smiling, always positive, and always willing to serve. She deeply loved to sing and to help wherever she was needed. Her presence is truly missed. May her memory be eternal. We are also filled with gratitude and pride as we wish the very best of luck to our dancers and singers as they travel to Phoenix, Arizona, for the Folk Dance and Choral Festival (FDF), February 12–15. The chil- dren have worked incredibly hard in preparation, and we pray for safe travels and a joyful, successful festi- val experience for all. Our FDF Preview Night took place on January 31st and we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported the event. A special thank you goes to all those who helped behind the scenes, those who set up, cooked, shopped, served, and cleaned up. Your time, effort, and dedication made the evening possi- ble, and we are truly grateful for all the hard work that went into it. We also joyfully wish a Happy Birth- day to our beloved Fr. Andrew. May God grant him many years filled with health, strength, and continued blessings as he faithfully serves as the shepherd of our parish. Birthday wishes also go out to Elaine Arapos- tathis, and we remember with love our dear Marina on her heavenly birthday. She is deeply missed and forever in our hearts. As Great Lent approaches, we wish everyone a meaningful and beauti- ful Lenten journey—one filled with reflection, prayer, and renewal. Καλή Σαρακοστή. Thank you, as always, for your con- tinued love, prayers, and unwavering support of both our youth choir and adult choir. Your encouragement means more than words can express. We leave you with this scripture as we enter this sacred season: “Let us love one another, for love is from God.” (1 John 4:7) Singing His Praises, Katherine Loukatos Meck Choir Master Alexandra Mouzas DRE# 00969679 International President’s Circle & Diamond Society Celebrating 38 years Alex@AlexandraMouzas.Com • AlexandraMouzas.Com 619-518-2755 Sponsored Announcement