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7 THE SHEPHERD • NOVEMBER 2021 • SAINT SPYRIDON GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF SAN DIEGO PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS e foundation of our Anthousa Philopto- chos Chapter is not only to support our own church community but to provide charitable outreach through our ongoing year-round activities. is year more than ever we nd many in need. A very special thank you to Jenny Capetanakis , Eleni Capetanakis , and Vicky Mellos for working closely with “FO- CUS” Charity to prepare 150 meals for the homeless. e mission of FOCUS is to serve the poor by bringing together Orthodox Christian churches and community partners to provide Food, Occupation, Clothing & Shelter. We continue to support the e orts of FOCUS on a monthly basis. Members and Non-Members: Looking for ways to help? Contact Jenny Capetanakis at (619) 395- 3315. We are always looking for volunteers to assist with these endeavors. We have many wonderful events planned for the coming months, Holiday Season and the New Year! MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY Sunday, November 7th Join us as we reveal our post-WWII Banner in the Hall. THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON Sunday, November 14th Bring your family and friends to enjoy this delicious holiday meal with all the trim- mings. Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 12:00 PM. Adults $25 | Children 12 & Under $15. Dine-in or Take-out. Seating is limited to the rst 150 reservations and the rst 50 take- out orders received. Prepaid reservations only! Questions? Please call Maria Stokes (619) 992-1500. CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Sunday, December 5th Join us for a festive gathering as we ring in the Christmas season on Sunday, December 5th at Parc Bistro-Brasserie, $45 per person. For more information, contact Stella Pappas (619 )850-8073. Limited Seating. HOLIDAY BAKE SALE Sunday, December 19th e Holiday Bake Sale is our largest fund- raiser of the year. We need help with baking, packaging, and distribution. Baking will take place from December 7th thru December 9th. Please contact Vicky Mellos vasilico@ aol.com (858)259-9097 to sign up. Packag- ing of all baked goods starting at 9am on Saturday, December 18th. Please contact So- a Samouris at ssamouris22@gmail.com to sign up. ANGELS CHRISTMAS PARTY Monday, December 20th Our Angels party is just around the corner! Marian Dougenis and her team have a beau- tiful party planned for our Kids ‘N’ Cancer guests. Our community has always gener- ously supported this heartfelt event. Please reach out to Marian Dougenis (619) 520- 3660 to volunteer or donate in any way. SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP Our cherished tradition of gathering to visit with church family is only possible with the support of our parishioners. Please sponsor a Sunday Fellowship Hour with friends & fam- ily by providing simple refreshments: do- nuts or bagels, fruit, juice. You may reserve your Fellowship Sunday at Signup Genius at https://bit.ly/3CXKbRw or by contacting So- a Samouris. ICON ADORNMENT Philoptochos invites every family to com- memorate a special Feast Day in honor of your someone special by o ering a donation to cover the cost of decorating the icon with beautiful fresh owers for display in the Nar- thex. e liturgical year presents many oppor- tunities to honor your family member and an important day in the life of the Church (sug- gested donation is $75). Please contact Soula at (619)297-4165 or o ce@stspyridon.org to reserve your date now. Please join us as we continue to put faith into action through our Philoptochos ministry which provides many gratifying opportuni- ties to serve our community, to make new friends, and to embrace and celebrate our Orthodox beliefs. We welcome and encour- age your participation and membership. Yours in Christ, Sofia Samouris, Anthousa Chapter President 619.518.4537 ssamouris22@gmail.com