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7 THE SHEPHERD • OCTOBER 2021 • SAINT SPYRIDON GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF SAN DIEGO PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS Warmest thanks to everyone who attend- ed our annual Munchies, Mimosas, & More event in the Hall following liturgy on Sep- tember 26th – the perfect way to begin our new Ecclesiastical Year! It was a joy to gather in person as we met our dynamic new Board, shared the good works of Philoptochos and our Anthousa Chapter, and welcomed new and returning members. Special thanks to Melanie Anastopulos and Kelly Samouris who chaired this beautiful community event. We have many wonderful events planned for the coming months, Holiday Season and the New Year! PLEASE SAVE THESE DATES: Sunday, November 7th Military Appreciation Day Sunday, November 14th anksgiving Luncheon Sunday, December 5th Philoptochos Christmas Luncheon Sunday, December 19th Holiday Bake Sale SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP Our weekly Fellowship Hour following Di- vine Liturgy has resumed! is cherished tradition of gathering to visit with church family is only possible with the support of our St. Spyridon community. Please con- sider sponsoring a Sunday Fellowship Hour with friends and family by providing simple refreshments – donuts or bagels, fruit and juice. Sign up at https://bit.ly/3CXKbRw or contact me to reserve a Fellowship Sunday for your family. ICON ADORNMENT Philoptochos invites every family to com- memorate a special Feast Day in honor of someone special in your life by o ering a do- nation to cover the cost of decorating the icon with beautiful fresh owers for display in the Narthex. e liturgical year presents many opportunities to honor your family mem- ber and an important day in the life of the Church (suggested donation is $75). Please contact Soula at o ce@stspyridon.org or 619-297-4165 to reserve your date now. COLLEGE CONNECTION Do you have a college-aged student in your family? Our St. Spyridon Anthousa keeps your child connected with their faith and home church. Please send contact informa- tion to Erika Couris at ecouris70@gmail.com with student name, college name and address, and year of graduation. Please join us as we continue to put faith into action through our Philoptochos ministry. Our work will provide you with many grati- fying opportunities to serve your parish and community, make new friends, embrace and promote the faith of our mothers and fathers in our Orthodox beliefs. We welcome and encourage your membership. Yours in Christ, So a Samouris, Anthousa Chapter President 619.518.4537 ssamouris22@gmail.com You are invited to Philoptochos Anthousa Chapter’s Thanksgiving Luncheon Sunday, November 14, 2021 12:00 noon e Cypress Room Adults: $25 • Children 12 & under: $15 Limited seating • Limited number of take-out available RESERVATIONS: Mail form with your check payable to “Saint Spyridon Philoptochos” to: Philoptochos Anthousa Chapter, c/o St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church 3655 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92103 Name: __________________________________ Phone #:_______________ Enclosed is $ ______________ for ______ Adults’ and ______ Children’s meals _____ Dine-in _____ Take-out PAID RESERVATIONS CLOSE NOVEMBER 10 Bring your family & iends to enjoy this delicious holiday meal with all the trimmings! Get your chance to win prizes! Share in good fellowship while supporting Philoptochos!