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3 THE SHEPHERD • NOVEMBER 2023 • SAINT SPYRIDON GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF SAN DIEGO SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5: 5th Sunday of Luke Orthros : 9:00 AM ✟ Divine Liturgy : 10:00 AM Epistle : Galatians 6:11-18 ✟ Gospel : Luke 16:19-31 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12: 8th Sunday of Luke Orthros : 9:00 AM ✟ Divine Liturgy : 10:00 AM Epistle : II Corinthians 9:6-11 ✟ Gospel : Luke 10:25-37 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19: 9th Sunday of Luke Orthros : 9:00 AM ✟ Divine Liturgy : 10:00 AM Epistle : Ephesians 2:14-22 ✟ Gospel : Luke 12:16-21 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21: The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple Orthros : 9:00 AM ✟ Divine Liturgy : 10:00 AM Epistle : Hebrews 9:1-7 ✟ Gospel : Luke 10:38-42, 11:27-28 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26: 13th Sunday of Luke Orthros : 9:00 AM ✟ Divine Liturgy : 10:00 AM Epistle : Ephesians 4:1-7 ✟ Gospel : Luke 18:18-27 THURSDAY, NOV. 30: Andrew the First-Called Apostle Orthros : 9:00 AM ✟ Divine Liturgy : 10:00 AM Epistle : I Corinthians 4:9-16 ✟ Gospel : John 1:35-51 DIVINE SERVICES 1 FR. ANDREW STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE Dear Faithful Parishioner of Saint Spyridon GOC: We hope and pray this letter finds you and your family in good health and uplifted spirits. We would like to take this opportunity to “thank you” for your continued financial support of your faith community through your personal financial offerings in the form of your annual stewardship commitment and/or financial contributions. This short message is a reminder that as winter approaches, the ministries of the church and its financial responsibilities are still an ever-present reality that we must all meet. Your financial contribution is essential to the success of our parish. So, we respectfully ask that you meditate and pray as to the real purpose of stewardship and its proper place in your life: a tangible opportunity for you to express your love of humanity (“philanthropia”) and your love of God, and His Church here on earth (Eph. 1:22; 23, Col.1:24). We are certain that you want to help with the financial stability of your beloved parish and therefore we ask you to complete your 2024 stewardship pledge card that has been recently sent to your homes. With your 2024 pledge card, we have also included a self-addressed stamped envelope for your convenience. As we await your positive response, we ask you to give thoughtful consideration and mindful prayer to this year’s pledge/contribution. Once again, we thank you in advance for your thoughtful generosity and heartfelt concern for your faith community. John Kalas, Chairperson Fr. Andrew Scordalakis Ben De La Riva Jim Gilpin Stephen Thiros Spero Tzathas DEATHS OCT 3: Nick Durvis 90 years old BAPTISMS SEP 23: Theodore Christopher Dudum Godparents: Ramzi & Alia Dudum SEP 30: Jace (Jason) Charles Jury Godaprents: Angelo Cappos & Kathleen Hardy OCT 12: Alexander Grenell Sponsor: Nicholas Zamonis MEMORIALS OCT 8: Konstantinos Vasilomanolakis 37 years OCT 15: Penelope Giannousopoulos 5 years Dimitrios Giannousopoulos 7 years James Lucas 17 years Greetings Friends of the Choir! Happy November & Happy Thanks- giving. Here we are again, celebrat- ing the holidays. Where does time go? Please join the Youth Choir on Sun- day, November 12th for Divine Liturgy. They will be singing once again. They were absolutely amaz- ing last month and they loved it so much, they asked to sing again. Who could ask for anything better than that? We have two wonderful choir mem- bers who are celebrating a year around the sun. Please help us wish our Kay Harkins and Presvytera Di- ane a very happy birthday! Many of God’s blessings to you both. Χρόνια Πολλά to our Fr. Andrew! We are so blessed to have you as our priest and shepherd. May God grant you many years! Get Ready!!! Christmas carols com- ing your way in December! Χρόνια Πολλά to all who celebrate! Enjoy your families and be safe! Singing His Praises, Katherine Loukatos Meck Choir Master NEWS LOFT FROM THE Come hear the children sing!! Youth Choir to Sing the Divine Liturgy Sunday, November 12th Sometime during the month of No- vember each and every one of you will receive your 2024 “Stewardship Packet.” As we draw closer to the new calendar year, I, together with the dedicated Stewardship Commit- tee and the devoted Parish Council, encourage each and every one of you to once again give serious con- sideration to your 2024 steward- ship pledge commitment to Christ’s Church here on Park Boulevard. As you reflect upon your 2024 pledge, we must all pull together as a faith community in our individual stew- ardship efforts to reach our individu- al and communal goals. Remember, stewardship is for everyone, the ques- tion remains – what will your level of stewardship giving be for 2024? +A