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The Shepherd ISSUE 191 • APRIL 2012 The official newsletter publication for the parish of Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church of San Diego

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FROM THE DESK OF FATHER ANDREW

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Prayer for the Blessing of the Palms Lord our God, You who are enthroned upon the Cherubim. You who have raised up Your might and sent forth Your only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, that through His cross, burial and resurrection, He might save the world at His coming to Jerusalem, for His voluntary passion, the people that sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, taking the symbols of victory, the boughs of trees and branches of palms, went forth and proclaimed by anticipation the resurrection. May this same Lord, also now keep us and preserve us, who in imitation of them, bear in our hands palms and boughs of trees on this day of the feast, and like those multitudes and children offer to You hosanna. We pray that with hymns and spiritual songs, we may be deemed worthy of the life-giving resurrection on the third day, in Christ Jesus our Lord, with whom You are blessed, together with Your all-holy, and good, and life-giving Spirit, now and forever and to the ages and to the ages. Amen.

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My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, his coming Sunday, April 8, 2012 the Church celebrates Palm Sunday. It is the day that Jesus is welcomed into Jerusalem and is hailed as King of the Jews: Hosanna! Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel (John 12:12-14). Palm Sunday is the day for those who had been waiting for the Messiah, the Deliver; the King of the Jews had finally come. Jesus had finally made His way to Jerusalem and was making His triumphant entry into that great city. The people had finally recognized Him as the King who had come to deliverer the Jews from Gentile rule and they were very, very excited. They waived palm branches and boughs off the tress to welcome this savior. Along with their garments they threw the branches down at His feet and sang hymns of praise. This man called Jesus had come and almost all of Jerusalem welcomed His triumphant entry. ut, as we know, Jesus was / is much more than a King to one tribe of people. He is much more than an ethnic Messiah, much more than one nation’s Liberator. He is much more than a cultural Savior. Jesus is the King of Kings, the Savior of our Souls and Bodies. Jesus is He who liberates us from sin and frees us from death and corruption, and therefore we too should wave palm branches and sing hymns of praise, crying out Hosanna in the highest. he above prayer offered on Palm Sunday over the palm crosses is not so much for the blessing of the palms, but more directly, a blessing upon those who believe in the above truths about Jesus Christ and His triumph over death and destruction … May this same Lord, also now, keep and preserve us, who in imitation of them, bear in our hands palms and boughs of trees on this day of the feast, and like those multitudes and children offer to You hosanna. We pray that with hymns and spiritual songs, we (too) may be deemed worthy of the life-giving resurrection on the third day… The palms are still symbols

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FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE PARISH COUNCIL Χριστός Ανέστη! Christ Is Risen! I know this Paschal greeting is 2 weeks early but with Great and Holy Lent almost over and Holy Week right around the corner we will be exchanging these beautiful words with one another in a few short weeks. I hope and pray you are all planning on joining us for the Joint Pascha Picnic with Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church on April 15th at San Dieguito Park. What a wonderful way to welcome their new Priest Father Michael Sitaras to the San Diego community. Both Parish Councils are very excited and look forward to praying the Agape Service all together. The Park opens at 9:30 a.m., and the Agape Service is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. On March 10th the Parish Council took part in a day long retreat to discuss the short and long term goals of our community. The results of this retreat will be made available very soon. With 15 members of the Parish Council we thought it was time to all get on the same page with a Parish Mission / Vision statement and short and long term goals. The results will also be given to the newly formed St. Spyridon Community Vision & Strategy Committee. As you remember, this committee was approved by all of you at the November 27, 2011 Parish General Assembly meeting. I want to take this opportunity to thank the 315 individuals and families that have filled out their 2012 pledge cards. I feel like when we prayerfully fill out our pledge cards we are promising to be active in the life of the parish for the coming year in three ways: physically, spiritually and financially. In 2011, we had 360 individuals and / or families that filled out pledge cards. We also had another 140 who made “contributions” to the parish for a total of 500 and we thank them all for their financial support. Completing a pledge card verses offering a “contribution” assists

the Parish Council in their operating budget efforts. Thus, if you are not on the Pledged Stewardship list for 2012 please consider making an honorable pledge to our beloved St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church before Pascha. Please remember this pledge can and should be spread out over the entire year, which may allow for a greater amount being pledged if one takes the whole year to fulfill that pledged amount. As the 2012 Festival planning is in full swing I encourage all of you to join this small yet mighty group of hard working parishioners who are planning our Church’s largest fundraiser. The next Festival meeting will be Tuesday, April 24th at 6:30 pm in the Educational Hall. The baking and preparation schedule has been published so please help during the pre-planning and especially during the weekend of June 8th, 9th and 10th. Lastly, I want to wish my beautiful wife Stephanie a very happy 50th birthday the end of this month. Stephanie is my model of a dedicated and committed Orthodox Christian and I am truly blessed to call her my loving wife. I anxiously await seeing all of you during these final weeks of Great and Holy Lent / Holy Week and as the Sermon of St. John Chrysostom Archbishop of Constantinople says at the end of the Anastasi service “ Whosoever is a devout lover of God, let him enjoy this beautiful bright Festival. And whosoever is a grateful servant, let him rejoice and enter into the joy of his Lord.” I wish all of you a Kali Anastasi / Good and Fruitful Resurrection and I look forward to saying “Christ is Risen/Christos Anesti” to each and every one of you on Sunday April 15th. In Christ’s Holy Name, Bill Navrides

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of Christ’s victory (over death) and from the prayer we are called to imitate those who were present in Jerusalem at the time of Christ’s triumphant entry into that city. y Brothers and Sisters in Christ, it is Tradition and the order / rubrics of the Church / Patriarchate require / instruct the faithful to hold/wave their palm branch throughout the Divine Liturgy as an outward expression of our inner devotion to Christ’s saving work in their life. The order/rubrics instruct the priest to distribute the palm crosses during the Orthros/Matins service. The palms are to be given to the faithful just prior to the chanting of the Praises, towards the end of Orthros (how appropriate) so the faithful can have the palms to hold during the Divine Liturgy. This practice, for the most part, does not take place today, how sad. Instead, the prayer is offered toward the end of the Divine Liturgy just before the dismissal. It is said that this is done out of pastoral concern, so that those who come late or straggle in toward the end of Divine Liturgy can have the opportunity to hear the prayer and receive the palm from the hand of the priest. I say, it is time we gradually reclaim our Orthodox ways and try to do as the Church/Patriarchate have instructed us to do. herefore, this Palm Sunday, April 8, 2012 we will be returning to that beautiful and meaningful practice of receiving the palm cross to hold throughout the Divine Liturgy. Thus, at 9:50am on Palm Sunday I will offer the brief prayer over the palms and then I will distribute a palm cross to all those present to hold during the Divine Liturgy as a way for you to once again welcome the King of Kings into your life. I hope and pray that as many of you as possible will accept the challenge to be present at 9:50 am to receive your blessing (see above prayer) and your palm. I truly understand the complexity and challenges that hinder some of us getting to the Divine Liturgy on time. I also get that when it comes to the ways of the Church some of us can try just a little harder to meet that challenge. For those who just cannot make it by 9:50am for the blessing and receiving of the palm during the Orthros Service, please know the palms will be available for you in the narthex.

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DIVINE SERVICES SUNDAY, APRIL 1: Sunday of Saint Mary of Egypt Orthros: 8:30 AM Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM Epistle: Hebrews 9:11-14 Gospel: Mark 10:32-45 SATURDAY, APRIL 7: Saturday of Lazarus Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM Epistle: Hebrews 12:28-29; 13:1-8 Gospel: John 11:1-45 SUNDAY, April 8: Palm Sunday Orthros: 8:30 AM Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM Epistle: Philippians 4:4-9 Gospel: John 12:1-18 The Bridegroom Service: 6:00 PM (with the Procession of the Icon)

40-DAY BLESSINGS march 4: Steven James The parents are Tim and Christina Schneider march 25: Nevia Evelyn Rose The parents are Jason and Jane Lithopoulos

DEATHS march 3: Steve Terris - 76 years old May his memory be eternal

MEMORIALS

monday, april 9: Great & Holy Monday Bridegroom Service: 7:00 PM tuesday, april 10: Great & Holy Tuesday Bridegroom Service: 7:00 PM (with the Hymn of Kassiani) WEDNESDAY, april 11: Great & Holy Wednesday Holy Unction: 4:00 PM Orthros for Holy Thursday: 7:00 PM (and anointing of the faithful) thursday, april 12: Great & Holy Thursday The Divine Liturgy of St. Basil: 10:00 AM The 12 Passion Gospels: 6:00 PM friday, april 13: Great & Holy Friday The Royal Hours: 10:00 AM The Un-nailing: 3:00 PM The Lamentations: 7:00 PM saturday, april 14: Great & Holy Saturday The Divine Liturgy of St. Basil: 10:00 AM The Resurrection Service Begins: 11:00 PM (with the Paschal Divine Liturgy to follow)

March 4: Ellie Loukatos - 6 months MARCH 4: Pauline (Panagiota) Kallas - 10 Years MARCH 11: Spyros Mihalitsianos - 40 days MARCH 18: Michael Rosenmeyer - 40 days MARCH 18: Constantina Vassos - 4 years arpil 1: Steve Terris - 40 days arpil 1: Niki Moises - 2 years arpil 22: John Raizian - 1 year arpil 29: George Tzathas - 4 years

sunday, april 15: Great & Holy Pascha The Agape Service: 11:30 AM at San Dieguito Park, Del Mar (Paschal Picnic to follow) SUNDAY, APRIL 22: Sunday of Thomas Orthros: 8:30 AM Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM Epistle: Acts 5:12-20 Gospel: John 20:19-31 SUNDAY, APRIL 29: Sunday of the Holy Myrrhbearers Orthros: 8:30 AM Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM Epistle: Acts 6:1-7 Gospel: Mark 15:43-47; 16:1-8

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Dear Friends of the Choir,

Dear Seniors,

Pascha is quickly approaching and with that, all the rehearsals to sing our hymns beautifully for our Lord and congregation. Please come to the Bridegroom service on Holy Tuesday and listen to the beautiful hymn of Kassiani. Her words about the fallen woman are very poignant to the meaning of Holy Week and are always so moving. We hope you enjoy the new sound of the lamentations this year. The music will be very familiar to many of you from years past.

Approximately 90 seniors from the Churches of Saints Constantine and Helen, Saint Gregory of Nyssa, and Saint Spyridon gathered for a joint fun-filled meeting on Tuesday, March 13th. We were joined by Father Simeon Corona of Saint Gregory of Nyssa G.O.C., Father & Presvytera Phillips and Father Michael Sitaras of Saints Constantine and Helen G.O.C., and Father Andrew Scordalakis of St. Spyridon G.O.C. Generous luncheon donations were offered by Georgia’s Greek Cuisine – 3550 Rosecrans St. Point Loma; La Maze Restaurant – 1441 Highland Avenue, National City; Troy’s Greek American Restaurant – 10450 Friars Rd. San Diego, and Spiro’s Gyros Restaurant – Ferry Landing Marketplace, Coronado. A fantastic dessert was prepared by Vasil Karounos of Saints Constantine and Helen. The delicious luncheon was prepared by Zorba’s Restaurant in Chula Vista. We look forward to taking tours together and many more joint meetings.

We are excited that our new choir robes will be here in time for Pascha. There were some delays with the fabric, but it has been worth the wait. As I have mentioned before, we also purchased matching robes for our youth choir. Thank you again for all your generous donations which made this possible! As I announced in last month’s bulletin, Greg Kostas is once again chairing the Faith and Fellowship night at the ballpark. Please buy your tickets to an evening with our Padres and support the choir. The seats are always great, as is the company of so many parishioners! See Greg or any choir member for tickets. Remember, half the proceeds go to our treasury. We are raising funds for future goals that we will announce at a later date once plans are finalized.

We will not be meeting for the next few months so please refer to the church bulletin for information on our next gathering. With Love, Sophia Mellos

The choir and I wish you and your families Kali Anastasi and Kalo Pascha! May God always be in our hearts and give us His blessings. In His service, Katherine Loukatos Meck Choir Master

W.O.W. - WOMEN OF THE WORD We are now entering our last few chapters of St. Paul’s Epistle to the Romans. Every week we have heartfelt discussions about each chapter, and our study binds us ever closer as we try to understand how our Orthodox tradition interprets such difficult concepts as God’s grace and righteousness, justification by faith, and good works. St. Paul teaches us that we are “justified by faith” (Ch.5:1), that we need to be “buried with Christ” in order “to walk in the newness of life” (Ch.6:4), that we must always strive “to bear fruit for God” (Ch.7:4), and “set our minds on the things of the Spirit.” (Ch.8:5). In our opening and closing prayers we always ask to be enlightened in our reading and are challenged to apply what we have learned to our daily lives. We are a small group of women of diverse ages and experiences and look forward to expanding our ministry as we explore the Holy Scriptures. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Soula De La Riva at soula.delariva@cox.net or at 760-521-0471. + With Love in Christ, The Women of the Word Bible Study Group 4

PANARCADIANS Our next meeting will be held Thursday April 26 at 7:00PM in the education building. We have many plans in the making. Among other things we will be discussing chapter and district scholarships, the upcoming District convention in Oakland California, the national Convention in Tripolis, Greece this summer, and our September gala honoring a special Arcadian for their service. Even if you are not a member we urge you join us for fun fellowship and good works. See you on April 26! Fraternally, Adrienne Robas Bell Secretary, Tegea Chapter 101

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CONGRATULATIONS to our St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Finalists! Maria Sooklaris and Stefan Kleinhenz are advancing to the Southern California District Competition to be held April 1, 2012 in Covina. We pray for their continued success as they profess their faith in God!

Hope you are all having a Blessed Lenten Season as we prepare for our Feast of all Feasts, Pascha. As this newsletter goes to print we are preparing for our March gathering where we will all attend the service of the Salutations to the Theotokos. We look forward to sharing in a Lenten meal together, and praying together.

Thank you to those who participate in our Lenten project for OCMC, by either contributing money in the weekly offering boxes, or by joining the Hunger Strike and / or Walkathon. Offering boxes will be collected on Palm Sunday. OCMC refers to the Orthodox Christian Mission Center and is truly making disciples of all nations. Our teachers have been focusing on Lent and personal preparation for our most Holy Season. Join us for the Great and the Holy Friday Retreat on April 13, which is open to all children from Pre / Kindergarten through the twelfth grade. An application is enclosed or is available during the coffee hour after church. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have ever lasting life” John 3:16. If you are able to help this year in any way (preparation, lunch, decorating beforehand, or teaching) please let us know at stspyridonsundayschool@gmail.com DON’T MISS Sunday April 29 when Greg Kostas is scheduled to take class photos! 5th & 6th grades commemorate their class patron Saint George this month on April 23. Looking Ahead: May 6: OUTREACH SUNDAY – Bring a Friend to Church.

GREEK SCHOOL Our heartfelt wishes to every one of you, for a Happy Pascha. The school will be closed for two weeks. Lessons will resume April19, 2012. Respectfully,

We also look forward to being with friends and family again this year at our annual Agape picnic. It is always fun to be together and of course, all the delicious food. This year we will be together with Saints Constantine and Helen Church, and we look forward to a great day all together. Congratulations to Maria Sooklaris and Stephan Kleinhenz on preparing for and participating in the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival. This is a very worthy event, God Bless you and be with you both as you compete in Covina. Upcoming in April, on Saturday April 28th, we will have our next Goya gathering. I hear from our President, Michael Balourdas, some rumors of Go-kart riding! We are still working out the final details, but please mark your calendars for April 28th, and be watching for an email flier with an update and all the details. Please remember to keep our fellow Goyan George T. and his family in your prayers, as well as Georgia N. and George S. God be with them and give them strength. May they be Blessed with a complete recovery soon. May you and your family have a good remainder of the Lenten Season, full of God’s Blessings. Καλό Πάσχα!

PALM SUNDAY

Luncheon

Helen Gevas, Director

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Festival Meeting 6:30 PM

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Sunday of the Holy Myrrhbearers PC: St. Basil Altar: St. John

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ST. BASIL THE GREAT Co-cap. Daniel Berhe Co-cap. Steve Terris Stefanos Alexiou Vladimir Boyd George Fratian Tasos Moros Theo Samouris Alex Stokes George Terris

Metropolis Oratorical Festival at St. Nicholas Ranch Wedding 1:30 PM

Philoptochos Board Mtg. 7:00 PM

ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM Co-cap. Stavros Markakis Co-cap. Gregory Kouris Adrian Dinescu Christopher Kouris Stefan Kleinhenz Niko Markakis Andoni Sooklaris

Philoptochos Dinner Dance 6:30 PM in Cypress Room

ST. DEMETRIOS Co-cap. Michael Balourdas Co-cap. Michael Chaconas Demetri Chaconas Dino Eracleous Dimitri Giannousopoulos Alexios Scordalakis Sean Yeatts

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Please make your check payable to St. Spyridon Greek Festival and mail to the Church Office (see address on the back). an advertisement in the 2012 Greek Festival Brochure. My signature below confirms that I understand and agree to the following terms: 1. My ad space will be reserved and layout work on my ad will commence only upon full payment. 2. Full Page Full Color ad space is reserved on a “first-come, first-served” basis. 3. Final placement is up to the discretion of the Brochure Design & Production team. Requests for specific placement will be considered, but compliance is not guaranteed. 4. I am ultimately responsible for the accuracy of the information on my ad. I will not hold St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, its Festival Volunteers and/or the Brochure Production Team liable in the case of any errors appearing on my ad.

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St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church and Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church invite you to a

JOINT Pascha Picnic Sunday, April 15, 2012 at San Dieguito Park 1628 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Del Mar, CA 92014. Park opens at 9:30 AM. Parishioners may bring their own food or purchase meals ($10 each if purchased by April 10; $15 each after April 10). The lunch meal will be served immediately after the 11:30 AM Agape Service. To reserve meals in advance, please fill out the enclosed flyer and return to the Church office by Tuesday, April 10. There will be musical entertainment at the Pascha Picnic for your dancing enjoyment. For more information, call the St. Spyridon Church office at 619-297-4165 or the St. Constantine and Helen Church office at 760-942-0920.

To reserve meals for the Pascha Picnic, please return this portion with your payment by April 10. Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church 3655 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92103

Name: ________________________________________ I am reserving meals for ________ persons Enclosed is my check in the amount of $___________

TSOUREKI RESERVATION FORM Yes, I want to support Philoptochos ministries! Name ___________________________________ Phone ___________________________________ Email ____________________________________ Quantity of loaves _____ @ $10 each Order Amount Total $______________ THREE EASY WAYS TO PLACE YOUR ORDER: 1. Mail this order form with your check to the St. Spyridon Church office at 3655 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103, or 2. email your order to tsoureki@anthousa.org, or 3. Call board member Melanie Dellas at 858-442-7916

Order some delicious Tsoureki bread and support our Philoptochos chapter and ministries! Only $10 each!

All orders must be placed by April 6th. Tsourekia may be picked up on Palm Sunday after the Divine Liturgy. For orders placed via email or via phone, you may bring your payment to the Church office in advance, or at the time of pick up.

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PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS

ΝΕΑ ΤΗΣ ΦΙΛΟΠΤΩΧΟΥ

As we embark on the spiritual journey of Great Lent, the time has also come for Philoptochos to prepare our church for Holy Week and Pascha. Grateful to the many talented hands of Philoptochos and the generosity of our community, last year we delighted in the adorned church and beautiful Epitaphio. We invite you to carry forward your support of the chapter as we prepare to celebrate the beauty and splendor of the most blessed season. Please make your check payable to “St. Spyridon Philoptochos” and return it to the church office. Your contribution is essential for the preparations and is deeply appreciated. Philoptochos will be offering a limited quantity of traditional home baked, fragrant, Pascha Tsourekia, which will be available for your pick up on Palm Sunday, April 8th. To pre-order your tsourekia, please see board member Melanie Dellas on Sundays after church, or use the order form enclosed for your convenience. Block out Saturday, May 5th for the second annual Philoptochos “Spring Celebration” dinner dance! The Cypress Room will be transformed into a festival of Spring with dancing to the live Greek music of Margarita and her band, including Takis Kokotas and Alex Galas. Tony Petroulias with Amvrosia Catering will prepare a sumptuous meal fit for the gods. Proceeds will benefit Philoptochos Ministries and Kids ‘n Cancer Camp Agape. Let us come together as a church family in celebration of good health and bright futures for our own three cancer-afflicted children. Seating is limited, so reserve your tickets today by using the enclosed reservation form. February marked the launch of our 2012 Membership Drive. By becoming a member you help to further our reach of philanthropy, charity, and benevolence, here at home and in our global community. We invite every household to become a member by seeing Membership Chair Marian Dougenis Sunday’s after church, or use the enclosed membership application and mail to the church office with your dues. In the spirit of Philoptochos, our sister chapter Saint Helen’s Philoptochos is planning a traditional Palm Sunday luncheon in honor of and benefiting our three cancer-afflicted children and their families. It does not feel right to close this message without acknowledging the hardship and loss that many of our own have experienced. As president, I witness time and again the outpouring of generosity and love from our church family for those in their time of need, and it is inspiring. On behalf of the chapter, our warmest wishes for you and your families for a fruitful and spiritual Lent and a joyous Pascha! Alexandra Mouzas Anthousa Chapter President 12

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Please join the Stewardship Committee in thanking the following 315 individuals and families who made their stewardship pledge for the 2012 calendar year. Are you on the list? List as of March 25, 2012

Mr. & Mrs. Ramon Almaraz Mr. & Mrs. Tasos Ampelas Mr. & Mrs. Danny Ampelas Mr. & Mrs. Paul Anas Mrs. Angeline Anas Mr. & Mrs. Nick Anastasopoulos Mr. Anthony Anastasopoulos-Karnazes Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Anastopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Maxwell Anastopulos Mr. & Mrs. James S. Angeles Mr. & Mrs. Michael Angeles Mr. John Angeles Mr. & Mrs. Tom Angelopoulos Mr. & Mrs. George Antoniades Mrs. Elaine Arapostathis Mr. & Mrs. Evan Arapostathis Mr. & Mrs. George Argerake Mrs. Hariklia Atsalos Mrs. Christine August Mrs. Ifigenia Babb Mr. & Mrs. Georges Baddour Dr. & Mrs. Gregory Balourdas Mr. & Mrs. Art Balourdas Mrs. Adrienne Bell Mr. & Mrs. David Billings Mr. & Mrs. Rhad Brown Mr. & Mrs. Charles Brown Mr. & Mrs. John Burgess Mr. & Mrs. James Burrell Mr. Constantine Buzunis Mr. & Mrs. Stan Canaris Mr. & Mrs. Andreas Capetanakis Mr. & Mrs. George Capetanakis Mr. & Mrs. Chris Caplaneris Mr. & Mrs. James Capous Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Cappos Mrs. Theodora Cappos Ms. Francesca Captain Ms. Mary Cavadias Dr. & Mrs. Spiro Chaconas Mr. George Chrisikos Dana Chrisos & Scott Harris Mr. & Mrs. Chris Christakos Mr. & Mrs. Sarantos Christakos Mr. & Mrs. Eric Clevenger Mr. & Mrs. Ernie Constant Mr. & Mrs. Stamo Constantine Mr. & Mrs. Vasilios Constantine Dr. & Mrs. Warren Cormier Dr. & Mrs.Michael Couris Mr. Steven, W Couvelis Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Cremidan Mr. & Mrs. Jorgen Dahl Mrs. Sophia Dakis Mr. & Mrs. Ben De La Riva Ms. Frieda De Perro Mr. & Mrs. Brian Defelippi Mr. & Mrs. George Dellas Mrs. Pamela Demangos Mr. & Mrs. John Demos Mr. & Mrs. William Demos Mrs. Joyce Deneris Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dennis

Ms. Libby Diamond Mr. & Mrs. Todd Dick Mr. & Mrs. Mario Difilippi Dr. & Mrs. Louis Dimas Mr. & Mrs. George Dougenis Mr. & Mrs. Constantine Dougenis Mr. & Mrs. Nickos Durvis Mr. & Mrs. Akis Eracleous Mr. & Mrs. Ogbai Fesseha (Baire) Ms. Voula Floros Mr. & Mrs. Antonios Fotias Mr. & Mrs. Pete Fowler Mr. & Mrs. John Frangos Mr. & Mrs. George Fratian Mr. James Froumis Mr. & Mrs. John Galaxidas Mr. & Mrs. Craig Galione Mr. & Mrs. Themis Gallanis Mr. & Mrs. George Gatsis Mrs. Katina Gatzolis Mr. Theodore Georgaris Mr. James Georgas Mr. & Mrs. Chris Georggin Mr. & Mrs. Fred Georggin Mr. & Mrs. George Georggin Mr. & Mrs. James Georggin Mr. & Mrs. Anastash Georggin Mr. & Mrs. Nick Georggin Mrs. Mary Giannos Mr. & Mrs. Dino Gianulis Mr. & Mrs. Petros Giforos Mr. & Mrs. Stellios Gikas Mr. & Mrs. John Gikas Mr. & Mrs. Ken Gilliland Mr. & Mrs. Jim Gilpin Mr. Ted Glavas Ms. Christa Glavas Mrs. Athanasia Gotses Mr. & Mrs. Brooks Gregg Ms. Evangelia Gryparis Ms. Stephanie Halby Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Hardy Mrs. Kay Harkins Mrs. Athena Z. Harman Mr. & Mrs. Peter Harnish Mrs. Angie Harrison Mrs. Xenia & Mrs. Ann Hasse Dr. & Mrs. Philip Heintz Mr. Steve Hochberger Ms. Maryelen Horeftis Mrs. Ritsa Horeftis Kosta & Laura Houdalakis Mr. & Mrs. Michael Huber Mrs. Genevieve Hunt Mr. & Mrs. Nick Huntalas Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Huntalas Maria Huntalas & John Ferguson Mrs. Mary Ann Joseph Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jury Mr. & Mrs. Paul Kaitson Mr. & Mrs. Dionisis Kakavoulis-Perera Mr. & Mrs. John Kalas Dr. Deana Kantarzis

Mr. & Mrs. Tasos Karagianides Mr. & Mrs.James Karounos Mrs. Vasso Kassis Mr. & Mrs. George Katakalidis Mr. & Mrs. Ilias Katsanis Mr. & Mrs. Elias Katsoulas Ms. Maria Kelmis Mr. & Mrs. Issa Khalil Mr. Harold Kipreos Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Kleinhenz Ms. Sotiria Anastasia Korte Mr. & Mrs. Steve Kosmos Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Kostas Mrs. Koula Kostelis Mr. & Mrs. Chris Kotitsa Mrs. Evlambia Kotselas Mrs. Alexandra Koucouvelis Mr. & Mrs. George Koulaxes Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Koules Mr. & Mrs. John Kouletsis Ms. Harriet Kounaves Mr. & Mrs. Vlassi Kouris Mr. & Mrs. Pete Kozis Mr. & Mrs. William Kromydas Mrs. Helen Kromydas Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kuty Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Kyriakidis Mr. & Mrs. Christos Lagomitzis Mrs. Bess Lambron Mr. & Mrs. Barry Lane Mrs. Diane Leffas-Lopes Ms. Carolyn Lesse-Low Mr. & Mrs. James Leventis Mr. & Mrs. John Limneos Mr. & Mrs. Kostas Lithopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Jason Lithopoulos Ms. Evangelia Loukeris Mr. & Mrs. Eric Lozoya Mr. & Mrs. George Mainas Mr. & Mrs. James Mainas Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Mamalakis Mr. George Mangels Mrs. Theano Manos Mrs. Vilma Manos Mr. & Mrs. Georgios Marantos Mr. & Mrs. Gus Marantos Ms. Nicole Marantos Mr. & Mrs. George Marinos Mr. & Mrs. James Marinos Mr. & Mrs. James Markakis Mrs. Angeline Markopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Pete Maroudas Mr. & Mrs. James G. Mastorakos Ms. Stephanie Mastorakos Mrs. Beulah Mastorakos Mr. & Mrs. Eric Mattis Dr. & Mrs. Michael Maude Mrs. Mary Mazis Mrs. Kathy Meck Mr. & Mrs. Dino Mellos Mr. & Mrs. Kostas Mellos Mr. & Mrs. James Mellos Mr. & Mrs. Peter Mellos

Mr. & Mrs. George Mellos Mrs. Carmalettia Menas Mr. & Mrs. John Merziotis Mrs. Bess Michas Mr. Christ Milesis Ms. Terry Miller Ms. Eleni Miller Mr. & Mrs. Anastasios Miserlis Mrs. Patricia Moises Mr. & Mrs. Edmond Moody Mr. & Mrs. Theodoros Moros Ms. Alexandra Mouzas Mr. & Mrs. Evangelos Mylonas Mrs. Vera Nanos Mr. & Mrs. Michael Narens Mr. & Mrs. William Navrides Mr. & Mrs. Brian Newby Mr. & Mrs. Nick J. Nicholas Ms. Florence Nicholas Mr. & Mrs. Steve Nicolaidis Dr. & Mrs. Kyriakos Nicolaou Mrs. Georgia Nicoll Mrs. Catherine Paltatzidis Mr. & Mrs. Chris Panagos Mrs. Litsa Panos Mr. & Mrs. Dimitrios Papadopoulos Mr. Franklin Papaioanu Dr. George Papas Mr. & Mrs. Thanasi Papoulias Ms. Elaine Paras Mr. & Mrs. Tom Parashos Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Parashos Mr. & Mrs. Dino Paraskevopoulos Mrs. Soula Paraskevopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Emmanuel Pegas Mrs. Collette Pepelis Mr. & Mrs. John Perri Mr. & Mrs. John Peters Mr. & Mrs. Christos Petroulias Mrs. Annette Pikoulas Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Platis Mr. & Mrs. Michael Platis Mr. & Mrs. Dimitris Politis Mrs. Marianna Polles Mr. & Mrs. Sean Pourteymour Mr. & Mrs. Peter Preovolos Mr. Nicholas Preovolos Mr. & Mrs. Athanasios Preovolos Mr. & Mrs. Peter Psahoulias Mrs. Hilda D. Psellos Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Ragousis Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Ranglas Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Reinheimer Fr. Deacon & Mrs. Benjamin Richards Ms. Mary Copitas Rodrigues Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Rogers Mr. & Mrs. John Rowe Mr. & Mrs. Paul Runge Mrs. Dianne Ryan Mr. & Mrs. Rick Sadlier Mr. & Mrs. Ted Samarkos Dr. & Mrs. Minas Savvas Ms. Stella Scarvelis

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Mr. & Mrs. William Scoortis Fr. Andrew & Presv. Diane Scordalakis Dr. & Dr. Chris Searles Mr. & Mrs. Brad Sissons Mrs. Sophia Smirnes Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Solowczuk Mr. & Mrs. John Sooklaris Ms. Helen Sotiros Mrs. Kiki Spounias Mrs. Helen Stamatelatos Mr. Jon Stamatopoulos Mrs. Sally Stamatopoulos Mr. George Stanley Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Star Mr. & Mrs. Peter Stathopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Noel Stehly Mrs. Olga Stephens Mr. & Mrs. Don Stokes Mr. Michael Strongylos Mrs. Joan Swan Mr. & Mrs. Donald Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Berhe Teklai Mrs. Nigisti Tesfamichael Dr. & Dr. Charles Theodore Mr. & Mrs. James Theodorelos Mrs. Tessi Theodorelos Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Thiros Mr. & Mrs. Nektarios Tradas Mr. & Mrs. Philipos Trakas Mr. & Mrs. Andy Trakas Mr. & Mrs. Tony Trikas Mr. & Mrs. George Trikas-Trikounakis Mrs. Ann Trompas Mr. & Mrs. Christos Tsigaridas Mr. & Mrs. Chris Tsopanoglou Dr. George Tsopels Mrs. Christina Tzathas Mr. & Mrs. Spero Tzathas Mr. & Mrs. Tom Uhl Mr. & Mrs. William Umberson Mrs. Becky Vallin Mr. & Mrs. Xavier Van Osten Mr. & Mrs. Spyros Vartelas Ms. Stella Vasilakis Mrs. Carol Vasiliadis Mr. & Mrs. Peter Vasiliou Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Veca Mr. Chris Veca Mr. Alex Veca Mr. Gregory Veca Mr. & Mrs. James Vlachopoulos Ms. Nicole Vlahos Mr. & Mrs. David Weil Mr. & Mrs. J Welker Mrs. Mary Wilhelm Mrs. Mary Woolard Mr. & Mrs. Michael Yeatts Mr. & Mrs. Nick Zabetakis Mr. & Mrs. James Zathas Mr. & Mrs. Chris J. Zazas Mr. & Mrs. Peter Zouvas Areta Zouvas/Jon Pendarvis

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St. Spyridon Festival 2012 Please Complete and Return to the Church Office

FESTIVAL DONATION / BOOTH SPONSORSHIP I am willing to assist in the success of our 43rd Annual Greek Festival. I am able to donate the following: ITEM(S) ______________________________________________________________ or CASH DONATION $ _____________

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Fr. Andrew Scordalakis, Proistamenos . . . . . . 619.297.4165 Secretary - Vicky Ragousis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619.297.4165 Secretary - Tina Kallas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619.297.4165 President of the Parish Council Bill Navrides. . . . . . . . . .619.992.6775 President of Philoptochos Alexandra Mouzas . . . . . . . 619.518.2755 Sunday School Director Diana Fowler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760.741.1390 Choir Master Kathy Meck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760.729.6061 Cantor John Kanterakis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619.252.4429 Welcome Committee - Janet Burgess, Maria Kelmis, Maria Stokes Senior Citizens Sophia Mellos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619.855.2991 G.O.Y.A. Director Anthony Kyriakidis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619.561.7082 J.O.Y. Advisor Sophia Thiros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619.743.3177 J.O.Y. Advisor Mary Ann Angeles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619.561.3765 Y.A.L. Director Lauren Jury. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760.632.5258 Women of the Word (W.O.W.) - Soula De La Riva. . . . . 760.521.0471 Dance Groups - Andreas Capetanakis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619.948.0902 Greek School Director Helen Gevas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619.282.3160 Toddler Playgroup - Margaux Merziotis. . . . . . . . . . . . . 619.370.6733 Toddler Playgroup - Zoi Trakas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619.917.3273 Library & Bookstore - Mary Gikas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 858.487.3625 Legacy & Gift Planning Chair - Themis Gallanis. . . . . . 619-884-7801 AHEPA – Dino Gougoulas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619-787-6977

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