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9 THE SHEPHERD • OCTOBER 2024 • SAINT SPYRIDON GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF SAN DIEGO PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS Our annual Munchies, Mimosas, & More is here! Please join us in the Hall following the Divine Lit- urgy on October 20th – the perfect way to begin our new Ecclesiastical Year! Come and meet our dynam- ic Board and learn more about the good works of Philoptochos and our Anthousa Chapter - we look forward to sharing what we have planned for months ahead. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Anthousa Chapter, we welcome you! All community members are encouraged to make a difference in the lives of others by joining our dynamic chapter. Your pledge enables us to support our many charitable ministries and en- deavors in our parish as well as local, national, and international commu- nities. Melanie Anastopulos and Kel- ly Samouris will be onsite to assist. We have many wonderful events planned for the coming months, Holiday Season and the New Year! SUSANG. KOMEN BREAST CAN- CER WALK – Sunday, November 3rd: We can each play a part in help- ing Susan G. Komen® in its ONE mission to end breast cancer for- ever. We’re stronger together. Unit- ed as ONE, we can support those who need help today, while fearlessly searching for tomorrow’s cures. Please join Team Anthousa as we support, honor and celebrate our survivors! Join online at www.anthousa.org Questions? Contact Sofia Samouris at ssamouris22@gmail.com THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON – Sunday, November 10th: Bring your family and friends to enjoy this delicious holiday meal with all the trimmings. Sunday, November 10th, 2024 at 12:00 PM. Adults $30 | Chil- dren 12 & Under $15. Dine-in only. Seating is limited. Prepaid reserva- tions only! Reserve Online at www. anthousa.org | Questions? Please contact Michelle Defelippi - mdefe- lippi@san.rr.com FEED-THE-POOR: All community members are encouraged to join An- dreas Capetanakis and his team to carry out our “Feeding the Homeless” ministry. Please contact him at aca- petanakis@yahoo.com if you would like to help or make a donation to- ward these efforts. AGAPE MEALS: are offered to our community members during diffi- cult times. If you know of a family in need or are interested in volunteering in providing meals, please reach out to Marian Dougenis 619.520.3660 or mkdougenis@prodigy.net . SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP: Please consider sponsoring a Sunday Fel- lowship Hour with your friends and family by providing simple refresh- ments (donuts or bagels, fruit and juice). You can honor family mem- bers or celebrate special occasions. Contact Christina Frangos at chris- tinafrangos1@gmail.com . ICON ADORNMENT: Philopto- chos invites every family to com- memorate a special Feast Day in honor of your someone special by offering a donation to cover the cost of decorating the icon with beautiful fresh flowers for display in the Narthex. The liturgical year presents many opportunities to hon- or your family member and an im- portant day in the life of the Church (suggested donation is $85). Please contact Soula at 619.297-4165 or of- fice@stspyridon.org to reserve your date now. COLLEGE CONNECTION: Do you have a college-aged student in your family? Our Anthousa chapter keeps your child connected with their faith and home church. Please send con- tact information to Bill Navrides at Bill.Navrides@sharp.com. Include student name, college name and ad- dress, and year of graduation. Our Anthousa Board Members and I sincerely thank the St. Spyridon community for supporting our An- thousa Chapter and the mission of Philoptochos – To promote chari- table, benevolent and philanthropic outreach; to preserve the sanctity of life and family; and to perpetuate and promote our Orthodox faith and traditions. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events and your partici- pation in our ongoing Philoptochos efforts. Yours in Christ, Sofia Samouris Anthousa Chapter President 619.518.4537 | ssamouris22@gmail.com Alexandra Mouzas DRE# 00969679 International President’s Circle & Diamond Society Celebrating 37 years Alex@AlexandraMouzas.Com • AlexandraMouzas.Com 619-518-2755 Sponsored Announcement SAVE THESE DATES! Sunday, October 20th Munchies & Mimosas Sunday, November 3rd Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk with Team Anthousa Sunday, November 10th Thanksgiving Luncheon Sunday, November 17th Light The Path Sunday, December 8th Philoptochos Christmas Luncheon at Parc Bistro Monday, December 16th Angels Christmas Party Sunday, January 5th Vasilopita Cutting FOR SALE: Last remaining side-by-side grave plots at scenic Greenwood Mortuary in the Anastasis area. Located to the left of the Glavas grave plot. $48,000 for both. Call or email for more info: 858.504.1222 – kevin@sdthreshold.com Sponsored Announcement