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3 THE SHEPHERD • MARCH 2023 • SAINT SPYRIDON GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF SAN DIEGO WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1: Pre-Sanctified Gifts 6:00 PM FRI, MARCH 3: 1st Salutations to the Theotokos 6:00 PM SUNDAY, MARCH 5: Sunday of Orthodoxy Orthros : 9:00 AM ✟ Divine Liturgy : 10:00 AM Epistle : Hebrews 11:24-26, 32-40 ✟ Gospel : John 1:44-52 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8: Pre-Sanctified Gifts 10:00 AM FRI, MARCH 10: 2nd Salutations to the Theotokos 6:00 PM SUNDAY, MARCH 12: Sunday of Saint Gregory Palamas Orthros : 9:00 AM ✟ Divine Liturgy : 10:00 AM Epistle : Hebrews 1:10-14, 2:1-3 ✟ Gospel : Mark 2:1-12 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15: Pre-Sanctified Gifts 6:00 PM FRI, MARCH 17: 3rd Salutations to the Theotokos 6:00 PM SUNDAY, MARCH 19: Sunday of the Holy Cross Orthros : 9:00 AM ✟ Divine Liturgy : 10:00 AM Epistle : Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:1-6 ✟ Gospel : Mark 8:34-38, 9:1 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22: Pre-Sanctified Gifts 10:00 AM FRI, MARCH 24: 4th Salutations to the Theotokos 6:00 PM SUNDAY, MARCH 26: Sunday of Saint John Climacus Orthros : 9:00 AM ✟ Divine Liturgy : 10:00 AM Epistle : Hebrews 6:13-20 ✟ Gospel : Mark 9:17-31 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29: Pre-Sanctified Gifts 6:00 PM FRI, MARCH 31: Ακάθιστος Ύμνος – Hymn Without Sitting 6:00 PM DIVINE SERVICES DEATHS JAN 14: Annette Pikoulas 87 years old JAN 20: Emmanuel Pegas 91 years old BAPTISMS JAN 21: Nicholas Angelopoulos Godfather: James Gilpin Brianne (Sophia) Angelopoulos Godmother: Angel Gilpin FEB 4: Zoe Pequeras Theofilopoulos Godparents: Emanuel & Aliki Kiriakou MEMORIALS FEB 5: Peter Kapsimalis 17 years James Simitzes 27 years Mary Simitzes 18 years Efthalia Pitsillides 5 years Panayiotis Pitsillides 12 years FEB 12: Patricia Umberson 11 years FEB 26: Emmanuel Pegas 40 days MAR 5: Eleftheria Koultourides 1 year MAR 12: Panayiota Kallas 21 years Greetings Friends of the Choir, Kali Sarakosti to all! May our path through Great and Holy Lent prepare us for the awesome Resurrection of Christ! The choir wishes to wish a very happy birthday to our George B., Pat, Evangelia, Greg, John S., and Presvytera Jeannie! May God continue to grant you many more years of good health and love. Our youth choir has been working hard not only in rehearsals but also in Divine Liturgy. We sure hope you can hear their angelic voices each week. They will surprise you soon singing for an entire Divine Liturgy on their own without the adults. Coming soon your way!!! May your journey through Great and Holy Lent be a blessed one. Singing His Praises, Katherine Loukatos Meck Music Master NEWS LOFT FROM THE STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE The Stewardship Committee has asked several church members to share their thoughts on why they support and contribute to the stewardship program for St. Spyridon Church. Our first is from Anthea Diem , a lifelong member of the church. I was born and raised in the St. Spyridon Church community and am very grateful for my mom being so dedicated to bringing my sister and I to church every Sunday when we were little kids. It has guided me to feel a part of something that is good, that is inclusive, that is loving and that seeks to serve. It has supported my sense of family, faith, culture and tradition. I believe that if people find value in something they are likely contribute to it with their time, talent and treasure. My stewardship contribution is a token of giving back to the community for its enormous value it provides to its parishioners and those in need. Stewardship is a cornerstone in this community; there is a place for everyone, and the Saint Spyridon community is strong today because of the dedication and support from everyone who contributes to it. John Kalas Fr. Andrew Scordalakis Stewardship Committee Chair Ben De La Riva, Jim Gilpin, Stephen Thiros, Spero Tzathas 40-DAY BLESSINGS MAR 5: Konstantinos son of George & Harriet Panagiotou We had a such a wonderful time at February’s gathering! Thank you to Mrs. Anna Ioannidis for cooking a very delicious meal in celebration of her husband’s birthday. Happy Birthday Ted! Please join us for our next gathering on Tuesday, March 14th at 11 AM . Lunch and refreshments will be pro- vided. RSVP to Cynthia Samarkos at tedcynsam@cox.net or 619-582- 4109 before Sunday, March 10th so that we can plan accordingly. New Seniors are always welcome! Our organization meets the sec- ond Tuesday of each month in the church hall at 11 AM, unless other- wise noted. Details are displayed in the monthly bulletin, or call Sophia at (619) 855-2991 for more informa- tion. Hope to see you there! SENIORS