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6 THE SHEPHERD • DECEMBER 2019 • SAINT SPYRIDON GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF SAN DIEGO Hello Saint Spyridon Families! Our hearts are full of gratitude from your support of our anksgiving Luncheon. Our Ladies volunteered their time all weekend long so that our St. Spyridon family can share a beautiful anksgiving meal together. Of course none of this is possible without our amazing chairs Vicky Mellos, Christina Marantos, Christine Tradas, Gina Balourdas and Maria Stokes. I thank each member of our Board and many Chapter members in- cluding Kelly Kaitson and Sasha Savvides who lead the Opportunity Drawing with some friendly competition. Let’s not forget all the “behind the scene” spouses and children that helped in more ways than one. Lastly, we thank our donors, you know whom you are, who year a er year give generously to help o set the expenses. Every donation is appre- ciated more than you know! Listed below are new programs so please reach out if you are interested in learning more. Agape Meals led by Stella Weil. If you know of any parishioner going through a di cult time and would enjoy a delivered home cooked meal, please see Stella. College Connection led by Gina Balourdas and Michelle Defelippi. We want to make sure our college students, whether here or away, stay connected with St. Spyridon. We will reach out to the students and let them know we are cheering them on with care packages, inspiring notes, and by keeping in touch throughout the year. Operation Classroom led by Gina Balour- das. Please see Gina if you are interested in volunteering at local schools in need of white boards, school supplies and even warm socks. ank you to all who have donated thus far. Christmas will be here before you know and we are busy planning for our annual Angels Christmas party, December 16 from 5-8 pm in the Cypress Room. We will be hosting our beautiful Kids ‘n’ Cancer children that have attended Camp Agape. Please reach out if you are interested in volunteering or donat- ing in any way. We thank all the families and ministries that have been so generous with o ering fellow- ship and co ee hour. If you have not o ered fellowship in the past year, please look at the calendar posted in the hall or the sign up ge- nius in your email from Father Andrew. If ev- eryone participates, your turn will come up once a year. Below is our upcoming calendar and please take note of a date change of our Member- ship Brunch . New date is January 25, 2020 and this will give you an opportunity to re- new your membership or join our vibrant group of women and men. Please see Kelly Samouris or Melanie Anastopulos with any questions. As always, we welcome new faces to join us on our quest to take care of the needy. If you are interested in helping in any way, there’s a spot for you! Please reach out to me anytime. 619-520-3660. In Christ, Marian Dougenis Anthousa Chapter President U E: • Christmas Lunch at Del Frisco’s: Dec. 8 Stella Pappas taking reservations, limit- ed seating so please make your reserva- tion early. • St. SpyridonVespers Reception: Dec. 11 Niki Dougenis and Christina Marantos • Delivering Christmas Baskets toHome- bound Parishioners: December 15 Please see Stella Pappas if you would like to help bake or deliver. • Angels Christmas Party: December 16 is year we are hosting our own Kids ‘n’ Cancer families in the Cypress Room 5-8 pm. Please reach out to Christina Vassos and Irene Veca if you are inter- ested in volunteering or donating. • Vasilopita Cutting: January 5 • Membership Brunch: January 25 • Seniors Lunch: February 11 • Human Trafficking Forum: February 29 • Tsoureki and Homebound Baskets: April 12 • Adornment of the Epitaphios: April 17 • 2nd Wednesday of every other month: prepare food for Gods Extended Hand in the hall kitchen. Please see Jenny Ca- petanakis if you are interested in help- ing. ΝΕΑ ΤΗΣ ΦΙΛΟΠΤΩΧΟΥ PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS philoptochos 2020 membership luncheon S ATURDAY , J ANUARY 25, 2020 C YPRESS R OOM Published by our Anthousa Philoptcohos chapter, Lemons, Loaves & Honey is a wonderful keepsake, perfect gift for holidays, birthdays and any occasion! Only $25. Available at www.anthousa.org , Philoptochos events, the Church Office, and the Bookstore. ACollectionofFavoriteRecipes From theSaintSpyridonGreekOrthodoxChurchCommunity SanDiego,California GreekOrthodox LadiesPhiloptochosSociety LEMONS , onceprized for their healing properties,were introduced to theMediterranean area around the 11th century. As their fragrant and tart juice was found to perfectly complement the rich-flavored olive oils of that time, lemons were adopted into the culinary arts toprovide acidity toboth sweet and savorydishes. LOAVES , symbolic of a bountiful harvest and the sustenance of life, are ever-present for theOrthodox Christian. From the HolyArtoklasia and Prosforon to the beautiful seasonal celebrationsof the Tsoureki at Pascha and Vasilopita onNewYear’sDay to thebreakingof breadaround theSundaydinner table, loavesgraceour lives throughouteachyear. HONEY , theonly food known tohave an infinite shelf life, is emblematicof the sweetness of life.Nature’snectar isused as a sweetenerof food anddrink from tea to saladdressings todelectablepastries. A n t h o u s A C h A p t e r ofCharity,Benevolence,andPhilanthropy SanDiego,California