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The Shepherd ISSUE 190 • MARCH 2012 The official newsletter publication for the parish of Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church of San Diego

IN THIS ISSUE

FROM THE DESK OF FATHER ANDREW My Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

FROM THE DESK OF FR. ANDREW . p. 1 FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE PARISH COUNCIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 2 DIVINE SERVICES AND HOLY SACRAMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 3 NEWS FROM THE LOFT, SENIORS, WOMEN OF THE WORD. . . . . . . . . . . p. 4

y the time you receive your March Newsletter we will be celebrating/ remembering the second Sunday of Great and Holy Lent; and on that second Sunday, the Church remembers St. Gregory Palamas. St. Gregory was a monk of Mount Athos. He became bishop of Salonica in Greece in 1350. He was an ascetic, someone who participates in a strict life of prayer through self-denial and self-discipline. St. Gregory is remembered on the second Sunday of the Great and Holy Lent because he became the leader of a prayer movement known as hesychasm. Hesychasm is considered by many to be the highest form of prayer and requires much from the participant.

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or Hesychasts, the goal is to attain vision of the uncreated light. Fr. George Papademetriou, professor at Holy Cross School of Theology, writes the following about St. Gregory’s viewpoint: The true life and purpose of the human person is participation or communion with the divine light. Gregory Palamas says “We know that the commandments of God grant knowledge and not only knowledge but also theosis. Simply put, theosis is the attempt to become like God.

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A.H.E.P.A., PANARCADIANS, GREEK SCHOOL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 5 AEGEANS, ST. SPYRIDON CHOIR . . p. 6

ADVERTISING OFFER . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 10

THIS MONTH’S HIGHLIGHT

ADVERTISING AGREEMENT . . . . . . . p. 11 PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . p. 12 JOINT PASCHA PICNIC ANNOUNCEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 15 SPIRITUAL RETREAT, MESSAGE FROM THE NEWSLETTER PUBLISHER . . . . p. 16 GENERAL ASSEMBLY AGENDA . . . . p. 17 PLEDGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 18 O.C.M.C. ANNOUNCEMENTS. . . . . . p. 19 CONTACT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . p. 20

FIRST & FIRST!

The St. Spyridon Youth Choir and The Aegean Dancers both won First Place in the Choral and Dancing competitions at the 2012 Folk Dance & Choral Festival in Anaheim, CA. See pages 6-7.

FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE PARISH COUNCIL As we are finishing our first week of Great and Holy Lent I pray you and your family have a spiritually fulfilling journey towards Pascha on April 15th. More to come on some exciting developments regarding Pascha later in this article.

internationally, d) have 100% of our operating budget covered by stewardship (we are getting much closer to this every year) and e) come to a consensus as a community on what our “next steps” will be for the future of St. Spyridon.

On January 15th the 2012 Parish Council was sworn in by Fr. Andrew on the solea of the church. We then had elections for the 2012 Parish Council officers. I was elected Parish Council President for 2012 with Vlassi Kouris 1st Vice President, Anthony Kyriakidis 2nd Vice President, Francesca Captain Secretary and Stephen Thiros treasurer. Please pray for the Executive board and all 15 members of the 2012 Parish Council as we continue to administer the affairs of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church with this worthy ministry.

I do want to thank our newly formed Welcome Committee and each and every one of you as I have spoken with many “visitors” and first time attendees to St. Spyridon and they all say the same thing, “this is the most welcoming Orthodox Church they have ever been too.” My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ we are all a Church family and this is showing throughout San Diego and beyond. Again my sincere thanks to each and every one of you. Please keep up the good work as there is only one chance to make a first impression.

As I assess the goals I would like to see our parish achieve in 2012 I first looked at my parish council goals I presented to you last year in my first President’s message in April 2011. My main goal was to get more parishioners involved in the life of our Church. I am happy to say that happened on many occasions in 2011. We have new Parish Council members (full regime of 15 which we have not had in years), Sunday School teachers, Dance instructors, Narthex Duty team volunteers and many, many more. My sincere thanks to all who volunteered their time, talents and treasures when asked and a big thanks to those that stepped up and saw an unmet need and filled it.

I have some wonderful news to share with all of you in regards to the 2012 Pascha Picnic. The parish councils of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church and Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church have unanimously agreed to hold a joint Pascha Picnic on Sunday, April 15th at San Dieguito Park. I am asking you all to please attend this joint picnic and help us worship together as one Greek Orthodox community. Please see enclosed flyer inside this newsletter.

My goals for 2012 are: a) continue to see an increased attendance of faithful parishioners worshipping together each and every Sunday, b) see more non parish council members take an active role in one of our 22 standing committees, c) work closely with Philoptochos to continue to serve the needs of the poor, widowed and orphaned; locally, nationally and

As I did last year in my first message, I would like to ask for your forgiveness in advance for any decisions that I might make this year that offend you. I will do my best to always think what is best for our Church before any decisions are made. I wish all of you a Blessed Lent and I look forward to saying “Christ has Risen/Christos Anesti” to each and every one of you on April 15th. In Christ’s Holy Name, Bill Navrides

THE GREEK SCHOOL OF ST. SPYRIDON INVITES YOU TO JOIN US IN CELEBRATION OF

GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY SUNDAY, MARCH 25TH Following the Divine Liturgy, there will be a rich patriotic program performed by the students of the school. $15 for adults • Children’s special menu $6 A fish lunch will be served. Greek School students will receive a complimentary lunch. 2

Reservations must be made with the Church office. Call 619.297.4165.

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DIVINE SERVICES FRIDAY, MARCH 2: 1st Salutation to the Theotokos - 7 PM Epistle: Isaiah 3:1-14 / Genesis 2:20 – 3:20 Gospel: Proverbs 3:19-34 SUNDAY, MARCH 4: Sunday of Orthodoxy Orthros: 8:30 AM Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM Epistle: Hebrews 11:24-26, 32-40 Gospel: John 1:43-51 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7: Pre-Sanctified Gifts - 6 PM Epistle: Isaiah 5:16-25 / Genesis 4:16-26 Gospel: Proverbs 5:15 – 6:3 FRIDAY, MARCH 9: 2nd Salutation to the Theotokos - 7 PM Epistle: Hebrews 12:1-10 Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16 SUNDAY, MARCH 11: Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas Orthros: 8:30 AM Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM Epistle: Hebrews 1:10-14; 2:1-3 Gospel: Mark 2:1-12 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14: Pre-Sanctified Gifts - 10 AM Epistle: Isaiah 10:12-20 / Genesis 7:6-9 Gospel: Proverbs 9:12-18 FRIDAY, MARCH 16: 3rd Salutation to the Theotokos - 7 PM Epistle: Isaiah 3:1-14 / Genesis 2:20 – 3:20 Gospel: Proverbs 3:19-34 SUNDAY, MARCH 18: Sunday of the Holy Cross Orthros: 8:30 AM Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM Epistle: Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6 Gospel: Mark 8:34-39; 9:1 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21: Pre-Sanctified Gifts - 6PM Epistle: Isaiah 26:21 – 27:9 / Genesis 9:18 – 10:1 Gospel: Proverbs 12:23 – 13:9 FRIDAY, MARCH 23: 4th Salutation to the Theotokos - 7 PM Epistle: Isaiah 29:13-23 / Genesis 12:1-7 Gospel: Proverbs 14:15-26 SUNDAY, MARCH 25: The Annunciation of the Theotokos Orthros: 8:30 AM Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM Epistle: Hebrews 2:11-18 Gospel: Luke 1:24-38 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28: Pre-Sanctified Gifts - 10 AM Epistle: Isaiah 41:4-14 / Genesis 17:1-9 Gospel: Proverbs 15:20 – 16:9

DEATHS JANUARY 24: Kostas Stephens - 66 years old FEBRUARY 8: William Moises - 83 years old FEBRUARY 10: Michael Rosenmayer - 62 years old May their memory be eternal

MEMORIALS FEBRUARY 19: Christos Gialvalis - 3 months MARCH 4: Kostas Stephens - 40 days MARCH 18: Michael Rosenmayer - 40 days

FROM THE DESK OF FATHER ANDREW >>> Continued from p. 1

he divine commandments are the perfect medicine of the soul and the only means to attain the vision of the divine light. The assimilation with God’s energies is perfected only in the loving practice of the divine commandments. The light that shines in the heart of the human person sees clearly and knows sensible things. St. Gregory writes those who partake of this illumination and have a portion of it, have also proportionately the knowledge of all created beings.

or St. Gregory Palamas, the vision of the divine reality is the ultimate gift from the Holy Spirit. It is in this life, which makes it possible for the saint to acquire the presence of God and participate in the divine glory. This is beyond all human virtue or knowledge and reason. For St. Gregory, knowledge is the illumination of the heart and intellect making it possible for the human person to attain union with the divine uncreated light. All other knowledge is secondary, though not useless.

y brothers and sisters in Christ, whether we are striving for the uncreated light that St. Gregory experienced or simple communion with God through our personal prayer lives, the lesson from the second Sunday of Lent is we make God real in our lives through a committed life of prayer. Prayer is the connection and bond between God and man. It is our way to open and cultivate an ongoing dialogue with Him. The more we pray, the greater the dialogue; the greater the dialogue the greater the growth in our relationship with Jesus Christ. Therefore, it would be spiritually fruitful if one immediate goal of our Lenten Journey would be the fostering and/or deepening of our prayer life, both personal (at home, etc.) and communal (the Divine Liturgy on Sunday mornings). Καλή Τεσσαρακοστή - May you have a fruitful Lent.

FRIDAY, MARCH 30: Ακάθιστος Ύμνος / The Hymn Without Sitting - 6 PM Epistle: Isaiah 3:1-14 / Genesis 2:20 – 3:20 Gospel: Proverbs 3:19-34 T HE S HEPHER D • MA R C H 2 0 1 2 • SA I N T S PYR I D O N G R E E K O R T H O D OX C H U R C H O F S A N D IEGO

NEWS FROM THE LOFT

SENIORS

Dear Friends of the Choir,

Dear Seniors,

Lent is upon us once again, a reminder of how quickly time passes. The choir and youth choir are rehearsing the beautiful hymns that grace us during the weeks leading up to Holy Pascha.

February’s gathering was another successful meeting where over sixty of our Seniors got together to enjoy each other’s company and wonderful food. Thank you to the gracious Ladies of Philoptochos for sponsoring such a beautiful Valentine’s Day luncheon. We definitely felt surrounded by LOVE.

Congratulations to our Aegean dancers for placing First (gold) in their division at the Folk Dance Festival! I am also SO proud to announce that our St. Spyridon Youth Choir placed First (gold) in the Choral Competition division as well! Those of you who were in church a few weeks ago and listened to our youth choir sing the Divine Liturgy and their competition hymns know how wonderfully they sounded. The same goes for the Aegeans who performed their dance set during fellowship. These are amazing children and young adults who are the future of our choir and parish. Please offer them your congratulations when you seem them. It was an honor for me to direct our youth choir during the Divine Liturgy at FDF in Anaheim. They did a fantastic job. We were privileged to have His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos, and many visiting clergy with us. It was a very memorable experience for me and the congregation.

March’s meeting should be just as exciting, as we are hosting a luncheon for the Seniors of Sts. Contantine and Helen and St. Gregory of Nyssa. It will be a fun way to get to know each other and gather great ideas. Please plan on joining us on March 13th at 11pm. Date and time are subject to change so please await a monthly reminder flyer for confirmation and additional information. If you are not yet a member but wish to join, please call me at (619)855-2991. We would love to see you! With Love, Sophia Mellos

Special thanks go to Elaine Arapostathis for treating our choir members to dinner before our meeting. We feasted on soups, salads, and desserts from the Soup Plantation. We thank you Elaine for your thoughtfulness and generosity. We love you Elaine! We welcome Ingamar (Peter) Pedron to our choir family. Ingamar has been a member of our parish for the last two years. We are excited to have his voice in our baritone section. Remember, we are always looking for new members in order to keep building and strengthening our choir. We are a fun loving group who love to sing the Lord’s praises. Our “official” choir fundraiser, Greg Kostas, is once again organizing our Faith and Fellowship Night at the ballpark. The game will be on July 20th this year. Tickets will go on sale this month, so please see Greg or any choir member to order your tickets. The choir makes half the proceeds of each ticket. We thank you in advance for your support and hope you will take advantage of the good seats and enjoy an evening at the ballpark with your friends and family. Καλή Σαρακοστή! In His service, Katherine Loukatos Meck Choir Master

W.O.W. - WOMEN OF THE WORD This year’s Bible Study on the book of Romans has been more than spiritually challenging for all of us. We have been moved, inspired, and called by St. Paul to not just hear the words of our faith, but to live them! Women from our parish gather together each week to read the Holy Scriptures over the shoulders of our Holy Fathers. We are so blessed to have this ministry in our parish and we are always seeking out new members. If you are a woman looking for friendship, inspiration, and spiritual enrichment, we invite you to come join us! We meet every Wednesday at 10:30am in the Education Building and our discussions are always dynamic and fulfilling. Please contact me at soula.delariva@cox.net or at 760-521-0471 if you are interested in joining. On behalf of all the Women of the Word, I pray that the upcoming season of Great & Holy Lent motivates you to live out your faith each day. We hope to see you at our next study! With Love in Christ, Soula De La Riva

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A.H.E.P.A. NEWS Dear Brothers of the AHEPA family: Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday March 7, 2012 7:00 pm at the St. Spyridon Church Hall. The doors will be opened at 6:30 pm for members that wish to come early and have the opportunity to socialize and have discussions of interest. Comments, recommendations and ideas for the benefit of the chapter are always welcome and encouraged. Dinner will be served at 7:00 pm. In the past some of our guest speakers have been from the American Cancer Society and American Heart Association. During our next meeting the guest speaker will be a Certified Financial Advisor to help answer any questions which one may have and discuss current financial issues. Please note that AHEPA has endowed over $4 million at the local, district and national levels toward the use of scholarship and annually awards over a half million dollars to students. Our chapter has applications for the El Camino Real District #20 AHEPA Scholarship Foundation for worthy students. We also have applications for the AHEPA academy that invites High School Juniors to apply for the opportunity to be one of a small select group of Greek-American High School students. It is a program that identifies, educates, inspires, mentors, advances and networks exceptional Greek-American High School students as they progress through their High School, college, graduate and professional careers. Another scholarship that is offered is from the AHEPA Educational Foundation to High School Seniors, College Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Graduate Students, Medical School Students, Hellenic College and AHEPA Journey to Greece. Our San Diego Chapter 223, will be donating one thousand dollars towards the AHEPAcademy scholarship. Another contribution was made during our last meeting for the sum of five hundred dollars to a needy young man in our Church for a quick recovery during a battle with cancer. The mission of the AHEPA is to promote Hellenism, Education, Philanthropy, Civic Responsibility, Family and Individual Excellence through community service and volunteerism. Today it is vital that we preserve the heritage of our Greek Culture. The Greek Culture is the foundation of our Democratic way of government. It is the basis of our Philosophy, Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, Plays, Music, Healing Arts, and our Language. Be a participant in history, join the AHEPA family today. Thank you,

PANARCADIANS The new year finds our organization very busy. The officers for this year are: President: James Rigopoulos Vice-President: Peter Kounelis Secretary: Adrienne Robas Bell Treasurer: Sam Tzathas We are starting our membership drive. If you haven’t received a membership packet, please feel free to contact any of the officers or members about joining. Everyone is welcome. Our next meeting is Thursday March 29 at 7:00 PM in the education building. Meetings are always the last Thursday of the month unless otherwise noted. Join us as we make plans for our activities for the coming year. We are looking forward to seeing you on March 29. Fraternally, Adrienne Robas Bell Corresponding Secretary Tegea Chapter 101

GREEK SCHOOL On March 25th, you are all invited to come and honor our ancestors. The students of the Greek Language School will present a patriotic program which will bring loving memories of your children or even of yourself. It is a day of great importance for the Greek nation. On this day, every Greek living in Greece or in any corner of our planet has the obligation to let his thoughts fly away into the past and to reflect on the hardships of our ancestors who lived hard times under the Ottoman oppression. They lived under the Turks for four centuries, but they managed to preserve our faith and language. They never forgot who they were. Let us all gather together and honor them. Let us be together, and in one strong voice, proclaim that Greece never dies. Respectfully, Helen Gevas, Director

••• BABY & TODDLER PLAYGROUP ••• See you at the Baby & Toddler Playground meeting on Tuesday, March 6 at 10:30 AM.

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“What’s better than a gold medal?” Answer this question at theshepherdnewsletter.com. All interesting responses will be published next month.

Saint Spyridon Dance and Choral School proudly presents the 2012 FDF champions

Aegean DANCERS

Gold Medal

Saint Spyridon Youth Choir

Gold Medal

The Saint Spyridon Dance and Choral School is proud to present our gold medal winners. Congratulations to all of the participants and to our instructors, Tony Petroulias, Maria Terris, Patricia Kouris and Kathy Meck. The dancers looked incredible thanks to Mrs. Dougenis and Mrs. Kyriakidis and to all of the parents who assisted in preparing these wonderful outfits. It was a challenging year and all of the dancers and choir members showed incredible commitment and discipline. I am proud of their accomplishment. I would like to thank all the parents, parishioners and parish council members who were extremely supportive of the dance and choral school. I would also like to thank Father Andrew for his continued support and spiritual guidance of all the church ministries. Andreas Capetanakis Saint Spyridon Dance and Choral School

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Certainly, this group of beautiful children was elated when the gold medal hung from their necks. But immediately after receiving them, our children took their medals off and promptly informed us directors to do the same. With the knowledge that they had just accomplished something special, they did not have the need to keep announcing that fact. From OUR children, humility and compassion was what has always mattered. We have exceptional children in our community, intelligent, funny and compassionate. I congratulate the parents for making all the sacrifices to make certain that their children shine. Tony Petroulias Greek Dance Instructor

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Sunday of the Holy Cross PC: St. Spyridon Altar: St. Basil

WOW Mtg. 11:30 AM

Parish General Assembly

The Annunciation of the Theotokos PC: St. Basil Altar: St. John

Festival Meeting 6:30 PM

FOCUS - arrive anytime between 3-6 pm

Greek School 4:30-6:30 PM & 7:00-9:00 PM (Adults) Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM

4th Salutation to the Theotokos 7:00 PM

OCMC - Presentation at Saint Katherine College in Encinitas 12 noon

Greek School 4:30-6:30 PM & 7:00-9:00 PM (Adults)

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Presanctified Gifts 10:00 AM WOW Mtg. 11:30 AM

Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM Pan Arcadians 7:00 PM

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

Greek School 2:00-4:00 PM Greek School 4:00-6:00 PM

Presanctified Gifts 6:00 PM

Greek Independence Day luncheon

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Presanctified Gifts 10:00 AM WOW Mtg. 11:30 AM

Greek School 4:30-6:30 PM & 7:00-9:00 PM (Adults)

PC Meeting 6:30 PM

Parish Oratorical Festival Daylight Savings Time

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PC: St. Athanasios Altar: St. Demetrios

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

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

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Greek School 2:00-4:00 PM Ακάθιστος Ύμνος Hymn without Sitting 6:00 PM

ST. GREGORY Co-cap. Tony Gallanis Co-cap. Louie Thiros Andrei Fratian Mihai Fratian Alex Gallanis Petros Kapetanios John Navrides Paolo Quattrociocchi

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Website ad posting.......... only $50!

Your purchased ad will be posted on our festival website to receive wide exposure to thousands of website visitors.

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Please make your check payable to St. Spyridon Greek Festival.

Adbook Advertisment terms and conditions:

I wish to place 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 Adbook 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 the Adbook Production Team liable in the case of any errors appearing on my ad.

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This deadline must be strictly enforced. Your cooperation is appreciated.

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PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS In December, Philoptochos along with the help of many loving and generous community members hosted the second annual Trinity Kids Christmas Party. The Cypress Room transformed into a cozy Christmas fairy tale with twinkle lights, treats, and the sound of children’s laughter. The fireplace was lit, stockings were hung with care from the hearth, Santa’s leather winged back chair awaited his arrival... and hundreds of gifts under the Christmas Tree! Volunteers and chair women Marina Dimas and Marian Dougenis planned an amazing evening with treasure hunts, crafts, prayer, caroling, dancing, delicious food, homemade pastries but best of all... the warm fellowship and Christmas spirit which filled our hearts. It was nice to see the Trinity families again and how much the children had grown. A few had graduated from the program and we welcomed the newest angels to the flock. Our appreciation to the Trinity Heroes for their generous contributions: Scott and Dana Harris - Divanti Enoteca, Takis and Elaine Vartelas - Santorini Greek Island Grille & Pitas and Buns, Anthony Kalikas, Paul and Stasia Runge, Vasil Karounos, Pan Arcadians, Parish Council, Carol Vassiliadis, Sissons Family, Brownie Troop from Scripps Ranch under the direction of Michelle Joseph, Brian Canaris Family, Jeanette Rigopoulos, Tzartzanis Family, Christina Vassiliadis, Georgia Stathoulis, Fred and Angie Georggin, Honey Hyde, Paris DePerro, Stephanie Mastorakos, Harriet Kounaves, Tina Perri, Dino Dougenis Family, Michelle Capetanakis, Ginakes Family, Kristin Gibson Trikas, Joel Ortiz, Mary Manusos, Irene Lane, Phyllis Krooskos, Horeftis Family, Navrides Family, Mark Arapostathis, each and every loving Elf volunteer, and Santa Dino Paraskevopoulos & Family! Philoptochos could not have hosted this party for these deserving angels without your support and love. The Altar Committee adorned the solea with fragrant fresh pine boughs of greenery and wreaths in celebration of our Lord’s birth. January the new arrangements of forever flowers graced the marble pillars. Thank you Jannie Gallanis and Julie Karagianides. Philoptochos was honored to assist in a small way to show gratitude to the Wounded Warriors in residence at Balboa Naval Hospital. These brave and humble men and women put themselves in harm’s way for all American’s, our freedom, and our land. It was a nice evening spent and it was particularly wonderful to share and assist in helping Avant Garde who were very gracious and kind hosts. Sam the cooking guy prepared chicken enchiladas and shrimp tacos, hot off the grill! It was a great way to show appreciation to those who have given so much to their country. Philoptochos along with the Dance and Chorale School co12

hosted a very special birthday party for George Terris. The room and surrounding area was filled to capacity with family, dancers, and friends. It was an outpouring of love and hope, no heart was left untouched. Later we sang happy birthday and enjoyed the

cake and ice cream. George and his family in our prayers. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each of our community members and friends that have invested their faith in the Anthousa Chapter by becoming members. It was a landmark year for our chapter with 206 members! February marked the 2012 Membership Drive. We’ve accomplished a great existence through your support allowing the chapter to embrace many worthy causes both here at home and around the world, BUT we cannot do it without your continued support. We challenge each household to join this dynamic chapter and help us to further the embrace of Philoptochos in the New Year! The Membership Tea was hosted on Saturday, February 4th . It was a warm and informative gathering, and as we’ve become famous for... a delicious homemade luncheon fare was presented by the Ladies. Many thanks to Tea chairs Marian Dougenis and Mary Ann Joseph, Giorgie Nicolaou for exhibiting her beautiful artwork, and to Dr. Nick Capetanakis for his talk on women’s health. Philoptochos is NOT for women only; men are welcome and encourage to join. See Marian Dougenis (mkdougenis@prodigy. net). Membership Chair for details on starting the New Year off right by supporting the Anthousa Chapter of Philoptochos. Valentine’s Day found Vicky Mellos and Christina Marantos preparing delicious pastitsio and galactoburiko for our seniors. A wonderful time was enjoyed by all. Lastly, we are delighted to announce that the chapter will again bake the sweet and fragrant Pascha Tsourekia for your purchase ($10.00). Please use the order form enclosed for your convenience, email your order to tsoureki@anthousa.org, or contact board member Melanie Dellas 858-442-7916. Please enjoy the photos of January and February gatherings hosted by Philoptochos. Peace and Love, Alexandra Mouzas Anthousa Chapter President

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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

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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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Save the Date! St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church and Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church invite you to a

JOINT Pascha Picnic

on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at San Dieguito Park 1628 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Park opens at 9:30 AM. Parishioners may bring their own food or purchase a meal for $10. The lunch meal will be served immediately after the Agape service. To reserve a meal 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 make reservations for the Pascha Picnic, please return this portion with your payment no later than April 10. St. 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 $___________

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING Sunday, March 18, 2012 Following the Divine Liturgy

1. Opening Prayer

• Gyros • Appetizers • Soups • Greek Salad • Fresh Fish • Greek Specialties • Greek & Domestic Wine • Catering & Take-Out • Enclosed Patio

2. Election of Chairperson

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3. Minutes of the November 27, 2011 General Assembly Meeting (Approved by Committee & Parish Council)

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Please join the Stewardship Committee in thanking the following 295 individuals and families who made their stewardship pledge for the 2012 calendar year. Are you on the list? List as of February 23, 2012 Mr. & Mrs. Ramon Almaraz Mr. & Mrs. Tasos 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 Mr. & Mrs. Chris Christakos Mr. & Mrs. Sarantos Christakos Mr. & Mrs. Eric Clevenger Mr. & Mrs. Ernie Constant Mr. & Mrs. Stamo Constantine Mr. Steven, W Couvelis Dr. & Mrs. Warren Cormier Dr. & Mrs.Michael Couris 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 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. & 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 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 Mr. & Mrs. Crista 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 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. 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. 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 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 Mrs. Beulah Mastorakos Ms. Stephanie 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. 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. Tom Papoulias Ms. Elaine Paras 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. Paul Runge Mrs. Dianne Ryan Mr. & Mrs. Rick Sadlier Mr. & Mrs. Ted Samarkos Dr. & Mrs. Minas Savvas

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Ms. Stella Scarvelis 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 Mr. & Mrs. Gus 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. 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 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

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HUNGER STRIKE 2012 Walk to Fund & Support our First OCMC Mission Team to Mongolia Sunday, April 1, 2012 Right after the Divine Liturgy, at St. Spyridon GOC at 3655 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92103, all those who have registered will have a Lenten meal, help make sandwiches to hand out to hungry people we encounter along the way (HUNGER- It’s no joke!) and then participate in the walk (about 1:30 pm). The Orthodox parishes in San Diego have the opportunity to help financially support this mission team who is going to Mongolia to spread the word of Jesus Christ. This is your chance to share in that mission from afar; to join hands with them and to “go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” The 2012 OCMC Mission Team to Mongolia, a country that is over 98% non-Christian, will participate in evangelism and teaching Mongolians about the Faith. The Team will travel to the capital, Ulaanbaatar and serve at the Holy Trinity Parish, the only Orthodox Church in the country. Team members also help attract new members, and organize catechisms in the parish community center. Activities will include religious education, Bible studies, music, and sharing the Gospel through drama, teaching and testimonies. Christianity in Mongolia is a reality for the first time in modern history. Effective discipleship and developing Mongolian church leaders is a strategic need and the key to strengthening the Church. Participants must be sensitive to cross-cultural ministry and willing to help in the contextualization of Biblical truths to fit Mongolian culture. Anyone who registers for the walk will receive a T-shirt and water bottle with the OCMC logo on it (if ordered before March 17, 2012). If you are interested in walking or donating, please contact Maria Kelmis at (646) 247-9513 or mariakelmis@yahoo.com. For more information on OCMC, go to www.ocmc.org.

Purpose: Creating education and awareness on the plight of hunger in our world for all ages Who: • All those interested from all the Orthodox churches in San Diego •Ages 12 to 18 • Younger than 12 years old • Adults to help put together care packages for the needy at God’s Extended Hand and Rachel’s House When: Saturday, March 17, 2012 12 to 18 year olds please come from10 am to 8 pm Registration at 10 am (come without eating breakfast) Younger than 12 years old please come from 3 pm to 6 pm Pan-Orthodox Vespers at 6 pm Agape Dinner (Lenten meal) for ALL from 7 pm to 8 pm Where: St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church 3655 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92103 What: There will be fun activities and games to teach about hunger for all ages There will be plenty to drink, but no food until the Agape meal at 7 pm What to Bring: Names beginning with: A to G ... Please bring garbage bags (39 gallon) H to K ... Please bring anti-bacterial soap dispensers L to P ... Please bring paper towels Q to T ... Please bring sponges U to Z ... Please bring packages of toilet paper These items will be donated to God’s Extended Hand Mission, a homeless shelter in downtown San Diego where FOCUS San Diego helps feed the homeless on Wednesday evenings. Also, if anyone can acquire travel size hygiene products; like tooth paste, mouth wash, hand sanitizer and lotion, razors, combs, shampoo, conditioner, etc., for FREE or at a discounted price, please contact Maria Kelmis. TO REGISTER: or for more information or if you’d like to help or donate, contact Maria Kelmis at 646-247-9513 or email at mariakelmis@yahoo.com

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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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