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7 THE SHEPHERD • DECEMBER 2022 • SAINT SPYRIDON GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF SAN DIEGO Many thanks to TEAM ANTHOUSA who turned out early on Sunday morning, No- vember 6th to walk in the Annual Susan G. Komen Race For e Cure , supporting the sole mission to end breast cancer forever. We helped raise over $1000 toward research to discover more e ective treatments, as well as vital patient support connecting people to breast cancer screenings, diagnostics, treat- ment assistance and so much more. We were proud to walk for those we have lost, those who are battling, and those who have WON! e Anthousa Chapter of Philoptochos of- cially kicked o the Holiday Season by hosting our ANNUAL THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON on Sunday, November 13th, a tradition for over 40 years and one of our favorite parish events. It was heartwarming to see friends and family gather again in the true sense of anksgiving. We have much to be thankful for and are blessed by our St. Spyridon community. e pro- ceeds from our luncheon enable our Anthousa Chapter charitable outreach. It truly takes a village to make this luncheon possible! I want to thank the “heart of the house” Chairper- sons, Julie Karagianides, Christina Marantos, and Vicky Mellos along with all the ladies who helped pre- pare our delicious meal. A special thank you to Michael Platis, An- dreas Capatenakis, George Capet- anakis, Kosta Mellos, Nick Pap- pas, Jim Pappas, and Jim Gilpin . ese men stepped in, did all the heavy li ing, and made our jobs easier. We are forever grateful. And to the ladies who never say “no,” those who decorated, took your reservations, made our rae possible. Our community is bless- ed to have so many generous vol- unteers! Our warmest and heartfelt thanks to the underwriters of our anksgiving Luncheon, Julie & Tasos Karagianides, Katherine Samouris, Vicky & Kosta Mellos, Christina & Kostas Marantos, Katherine Stewart, Christine & Nektarios Tradas, Maria & Don Stokes, Harriett Kounaves, Bill Demos & Family. Our opportunity drawing broke all records thanks to our gener- ous donors: Stella Pappas, Irene Veca, Kelly Samouris, Vicky Mellos, Melanie Anastop- ulos, Anthea Michas Diem, Mariana Alia- no, So a Samouris, Lynn Jury, Gina Balour- das/My Greek Home, Eleni Merziotis, Lin- da Farrell, Harriet Kounaves, and Marilyn Yeatts. And, a big thank you to those who purchased one of our beautiful “Pumpkins for a Cause” centerpieces, lovingly handcra ed by Lynn Jury. All proceeds will go directly to our Kids 'N' Cancer ministry. A TASTE OF GREEK CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE Sunday, December 18th is is our largest fundraiser of the year. We need help with baking, packaging, and dis- tribution. Baking will take place December 7th through December 9th. To help with the baking, please contact Vicky Mellos at vasilico@aol.com or 858-259-9097. Pack- aging of all baked goods starting at 9am on Saturday, December 17th. To help with the packaging, please contact Anthea Billings at antheabillings@yahoo.com Order online at anthousa.org If you need help with ordering, please contact Francesca Captain at fecap- tain@yahoo.com ANGELS CHRISTMAS PARTY Monday, December 19th We will host our Kids 'N' Cancer children and their families in the Church Hall for our annual An- gels Christmas party. Many of you have been generous over the years in volunteering your time to assist the night of this event and with gi giving. Please reach out to Marian Dougenis at mkdougenis@prodigy. net if you would like to volunteer or donate for this wonderful event. It is truly a gratifying experience. Our Kids 'N' Cancer families are incredibly appreciative of what has become an annual tradition that provides their children an evening lled with the true magic and joy of Christmas. AGAPE MEALS ese meals are o ered to our com- munity members during di cult times. If you know of a family in need or are interested in volunteer- ing with preparing meals, please reach out to Marian Dougenis at 619.520.3660 or mkdougenis@ prodigy.net Won’t you join us as we continue to put faith into action through the many gratifying opportunities to serve our Philoptochos ministry? Yours in Christ, Sofia Samouris Anthousa Chapter President 619.518.4537 ssamouris22@gmail.com ΝΕΑ ΤΗΣ ΦΙΛΟΠΤΩΧΟΥ PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS