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11 THE SHEPHERD • NOVEMBER 2025 • SAINT SPYRIDON GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF SAN DIEGO 909 Prospect Avenue 858.35 2.6588 spiroscuisine.com Now open in the heart of La Jolla! Extensive Greek & mediterranean menu Delicious Greek desserts Fine wines, local & imported draft beer Patio for outdoor seating A fulfilling dining experience Open for lunch & dinner, 11AM to 9PM Catering for all events, big & small Online order & delivery available AT THE CORONADO FERRY LANDING 619.435.1225 WWW.SPIROSCAFE.COM Best Greek food in the region Draft beer varieties Imported & domestic wine Spacious indoor/outdoor seating Panoramic views of S.D. Bay Catering Available Sponsored Announcement The ‘Young at Heart’ senior fellow- ship was entertained and amazed by the magic of Dr. Jonathan Gold . No one disappeared or was sawed in half, just a lot of fun and laughs! And our hostess was Joanne Stathorakis , who cooked and served a delicious pastitsio along with pasta flora for dessert. Our Tuesday, November 11th meet- ing will feature the Sharp Director of Disaster Preparedness, Mr. Joe Cole . This informative and important pre- sentation is open to our entire St. Spyridon community. Catered lunch provided. Please contact Cynthia Sa- markos at 619-582-4109 by Novem- ber 9th to reserve. Reminder for those participating in the day trip to the Getty Villa Pylos Exhibit on Wednesday, November 19th , the bus will be departing from the church hall at 7:30 am. Pylos Ex- hibit info will also be presented at the November 11th meeting. YOUNG AT HEART SENIORS STEWARDSHIP OF THE SELF As Orthodox Christians, we are called to be good stewards—not only of our churches, relationships, and the world around us, but also of ourselves. This includes our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Stewardship is one of the most fundamental aspects of our walk with Christ. Yet how often do we consider our personal health as part of that sacred responsibility? It might seem trivial, but it makes perfect sense: there is an undeniable con- nection between our personal well-being and our ability to serve as active, valuable members of the Body of Christ. When we neglect our own health— physically, emotionally, or spiritually—we can find ourselves unable to fully love, serve, or give as we are called to. Self-care is not an indulgence, so it is important that we remember to set time aside to pray, read Scripture, rest, reflect, create, connect with nature, connect with others, and practice gratitude or even forgiveness. These simple habits enrich not only our health and quality of life but also deepen our communion with Christ. By being faithful stewards of ourselves, we become more present, more compassionate, and more effective in our ser- vice to others. The Stewardship Committee: Ben De La Riva, Jim Gilpin, Bill Navrides, Timmy Paraskevopoulos, Stephen Thiros, Nektarios Tradas, and Spero Tzathas STEWARDSHIP CORNER Parish Council Elections will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2025 . The Application for Candidacy for Election is available by contacting the Church Office or by direct download from the newsletter website theshepherdnews.com . The deadline for submitting the appli- cation to the Church Office is November 23, 2025.