TSN0726

8 THE SHEPHERD • JULY 2026 • SAINT SPYRIDON GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF SAN DIEGO Philoptochos has had a very busy and re- warding year so far, and as we head into the summer months, we are enthusiastically looking forward to the exciting events we have planned for our Anthousa Chapter! Please mark your calendars and join us on July 11th and August 29th: SAN DIEGO 7 BRIDGES HIKE Saturday, July 11th - 8am St. Spyridon Parking Lot Join us for the San Diego 7 Bridges Hike – a scenic and historic walk through some of San Diego’s most iconic neighborhoods and bridges. Wear your walking shoes as Sofia will lead us through this fun and exciting walk. All community members are welcome, so We hope to see you there! Questions? Contact Sofia Samouris at ssamouris22@ gmail.com. WELCOME BACKΜEMBERSHIP EVENT Saturday August 29, 1:00pm Cypress Room Please join us for our Welcome Back Mem- bership Event as we present Paint & Sip . We would like to invite all members and poten- tial new members to join us as you will get step by step painting instructions, and then take home a masterpiece of your own cre- ation. Dessert and beverages will be provid- ed. See enclosed flyer for more information and to make your reservations. Questions? Contact Maria Platis at mplatis@hotmail. com. SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP Please consider sponsoring a Sunday Fellow- ship Hour with your friends and family by providing simple refreshments (donuts or bagels, fruit and juice). You can honor fam- ily members or celebrate special occasions. Contact Olympia Kyriakidis at 619-507-6521 or karpenisiotisa@gmail.com ICON ADORNMENT Philoptochos invites every family to com- memorate a special Feast Day in honor of your special someone by offering a donation to cover the cost of decorating the icon with beautiful fresh flowers for veneration in the Narthex. The liturgical year presents many opportunities to honor your family mem- bers and an important day in the life of the Church (suggested donation is $85). Please contact Soula at 619.297-4165 to reserve your date now. It was so nice to see so many of our chapter members volunteering at our annual Greek Festival! Και του χρόνου! Please follow us on Facebook at ‘Philoptochos Anthousa Chap- ter’ on Instagram at ‘anthousaphiloptochos’ or at www.anthousa.net . WE ARE PHILOP- TOCHOS! In Christ’s Sisterhood, Michelle Defelippi Anthousa Chapter President PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS ΝΕΑ ΤΗΣ ΦΙΛΟΠΤΩΧΟΥ Matthew , Congratulations on your baptism! Welcome to the Orthodox Christian faith. Thank you for the honor of becoming your Godfather and I pray to be worthy of the title. Nektarios Nyssa and Chris , Congratulations on your wedding! May our Lord grant you happiness for your entire life together. We love you. Thíos & Thía Sponsored Announcement Sponsored Announcement & Sip Saturday, August 29th 1:00–3:30pm, The Cypress Room Enjoy Dessert, Wine, and Coffee • Philoptochos members $25 • Non-Members $35 Paid reservations are required by August 24 Reserve online at anthousa.net or with the form below. Not a member yet? Join online and get the member discount! Join us for an afternoon of creativity, laughter, fellowship, and fun! You’ll leave with a masterpiece you created! Instructor Tracy Lewin, has been teaching art for years. She brings a fun vibe and lots of patience. Come paint, sip and enjoy a wonderful afternoon with friends, both old and new. All supplies are provided- just bring a willingness to try! Sponsored by Philoptochos Anthousa Chapter Name(s) _________________________________________________________________________________ Phone _____________________________________ Email _______________________________________ Enclosed is $ ___________________ for _____________ reservations Please make checks payable to Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society and mail this form to Philoptochos Anthousa Chapter, c/o St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, 3655 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92103 Paint