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3 THE SHEPHERD • MARCH 2026 • SAINT SPYRIDON GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF SAN DIEGO DIVINE SERVICES SUNDAY, MARCH 1: Sunday of Orthodoxy Orthros 9:00 AM ✟ Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Epistle : Hebrews 11:24-26, 32-40 ✟ Gospel : John 1:43-51 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4: Pre-Sanctified Gifts 10:00 AM FRIDAY, MARCH 6: Second Salutations to the Theotokos 6:00 PM SUNDAY, MARCH 8: Sunday of St. 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 11: Pre-Sanctified Gifts 6:00 PM FRIDAY, MARCH 13: Third Salutations to the Theotokos 6:00 PM SUNDAY, MARCH 15: Sunday of the Adoration 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 18: Pre-Sanctified Gifts 10:00 AM FRIDAY, MARCH 20: Fourth Salutations to the Theotokos 6:00 PM SUNDAY, MARCH 22: Sunday of St. John Climacus (“of the Ladder”) Orthros 9:00 AM ✟ Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Epistle : Hebrews 6:13-20 ✟ Gospel : Mark 9:17-31 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25: The Annunciation of the Theotokos Orthros 9:00 AM ✟ Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Epistle : I Hebrews 2:11-18 ✟ Gospel : Luke 1:24-38 FRIDAY, MARCH 27: The Hymn Without Sitting (Ακάθιστος Ύμνος) 6:00 PM SUNDAY, MARCH 29: Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt Orthros 9:00 AM ✟ Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Epistle : Hebrews 9:11-14 ✟ Gospel : Mark 10:32-45 MEMORIALS FEB 22: Jim Markakis 40 days Dimitrios Smirniotis 40 days MAR 1: Tasos Karagianides 6 months MAR 22: Eleftheria Koultourides 4 yrs Odysseas Koultourides 12 yrs Anastasios (Thomas) Rigopoulos – 60 yrs Theodora Rigopoulos 57 yrs Petros Rigopoulos 79 yrs Elizabeth Theodorelos 17 yrs Zachariah Theodorelos 22 yrs Eleni Sotiros 12 yrs John Sotiros 53 yrs Vasiliki Christian 23 yrs Stavros Christian 23 yrs Anastasios (Thomas) Christian – 3 yrs Congratulations to Kalani (Michael) and Elizabeth (Maria) Cartwright on the birth of their son Malachi Michael Cartwright born Novem- ber 12, 2025, weighing 7 lbs. and 11 oz. Proud grandparents are Tommy and Rose Cartwright and Christo- pher and Carrie Harvey. BIRTHS DEATHS JAN 18: Dimitrios Smirniotis 90 years old Dimitrios Sidiropoulos 90 years old FEB 15: Angellos (Kleanthis) Synodinos 84 years old Greetings Friends of the Choir! What a beautiful and memorable Folk Dance and Choral Festival we just experienced! Congratulations to all our dancers and singers for their incredible performances at FDF. While we did not bring home a med- al this year, they are truly winners in our eyes. Their performances were outstanding, their spirit was joyful, and most importantly, they had an unforgettable experience. FDF weekend is not just about cho- reography and music. It teaches our children about community, culture, teamwork, family, love, and friend- ship. Watching our youth support one another, growing in confidence, and representing our parish with pride was something very special. I was deeply honored to serve as their choral director this season and could not be prouder of each and every one of them. A heartfelt thank you goes out to our parents for their constant support and encouragement, to Fr. Andrew for his guidance and prayers, and to our dance and choral board for the countless hours of hard work behind the scenes to make this season possi- ble. It truly takes a village, and we are so blessed. Now, as the weeks move quickly—as they seem to do more and more each year—our choir begins preparing for Great and Holy Lent. This sacred season calls us to reflection, prayer, and spiritual growth. We wish every- one a blessed Lenten journey and ex- tend our heartfelt wishes for a beau- tiful and joyful Pascha. Καλό Πάσχα. March birthday wishes go out to Presvytera Jeannie, Pat Spire, Evan- gelia Gryparis, Greg Kostas, and John Sooklaris. Special birthday blessings to our sweet George Bad- dour and Byron Yoanidis. May God grant you all many years filled with health and happiness. Thank you, as always, for supporting our youth and adult choir ministries. Your love and encouragement mean everything to us. Singing His Praises, Katherine Loukatos Meck Choir Master NEWS LOFT FROM THE Beginning March 2, 2026, the Church Office will be closed on Mondays. Regular Business Hours will be Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Office Hours Update