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7 THE SHEPHERD • MARCH 2020 • SAINT SPYRIDON GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF SAN DIEGO 65 seniors enjoyed a delicious lunch hosted by the wonderful ladies of the Philoptochos: Vicky Mellos, Jenny Capetanakis, Christina Marantos, Stella Pappas, Niki Dougenis, and Christine Tradas . We also had guests: Reverend Peter and Presvytera Leventis and daughter Lynne , and Goldie and Mike Crawford . New mem- bers include Mary Giannos, Venus Sobin, eoni Sobin and Debbie Daglas . Birthdays were celebrated for Father An- drew, Manny and Marina Pegas, Janet Bur- gess, Tasos Ampelas, and Ted Ioannides. Our next get-together will be Tuesday, March 10 at 11:00 . Lunch will be provided, so BE SURE TO CALL Cynthia Samarkos (619) 582-4109 or e-mail tedcynsam@cox. net NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, MARCH 7. SENIORS TSOUREKI RESERVATION FORM Name ____________________________________________________ Phone ____________________________________________________ Email _____________________________________________________ Quantity of loaves _______ x $15 each = $_________________Total TWO EASY WAYS TO PLACE YOUR PREPAID ORDER: 1. Mail this order form with your check to St. Spyridon Philoptochos, 3655 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103, Attn: Tsourekia Make checks payable to Saint Spyridon Philoptochos 2. Bring payment to board members Sofia Samouris or Irene Veca during fellowship on March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5. Questions? Text or call Irene Veca at 858.736.7664 or Sofia Samouris at 619.518.4537 All orders must be placed and paid for by April 8. Tsourekia will be available for pickup in the hall lounge on April 12, Palm Sunday, after the Divine Liturgy. Order our delicious Paschal Tsoureki bread! Proceeds will benefit the Kids ‘n’ Cancer ministry of Philoptochos. $15 each Published by our Anthousa Philoptcohos chapter, Lemons, Loaves & Honey is a wonderful keepsake, perfect gift for holidays, birthdays and any occasion! Only $25. Available at www.anthousa.org, Philoptochos events, the Church Office, and the Bookstore. ACollectionofFavoriteRecipes From theSaintSpyridonGreekOrthodoxChurchCommunity SanDiego,California GreekOrthodox LadiesPhiloptochosSociety LEMONS , once prized for their healingproperties,were introduced to theMediterranean area around the 11th century. As their fragrant and tart juice was found to perfectly complement the rich-flavored olive oils of that time, lemons were adopted into the culinary arts toprovide acidity toboth sweet and savorydishes. LOAVES , symbolic of a bountiful harvest and the sustenance of life, are ever-present for theOrthodox Christian. From the HolyArtoklasia and Prosforon to the beautiful seasonal celebrationsof the Tsoureki at Pascha and Vasilopita onNewYear’sDay to thebreakingof breadaround theSundaydinner table, loavesgraceour lives throughouteachyear. HONEY , theonly food known tohave an infinite shelf life, is emblematicof the sweetness of life.Nature’snectar isused as a sweetenerof food anddrink from tea to saladdressings todelectablepastries. A n t h o u s A C h A p t e r ofCharity,Benevolence,andPhilanthropy SanDiego,California