Christos Anesti/Christ is Risen!
Christ is risen from the dead, by death trampling down death, and to those in the tombs, He has granted life.
This Sunday's Memorials
Father Michael Markridis - 38 years
Presvytera Eve Makridis Gamble - 40 days
Directions to Arrive at Church for Rock -n- Roll Marathon Sunday
Please use the following easy directions to get to church this Sunday, June 2nd because of the Rock-n-Roll Marathon.
Get to Highway 163 and drive Southbound on 163. Then, follow the signs for 5 South, and then exit onto Park Blvd.
At the stop sign turn left onto Park Blvd. and continue North on Park Blvd. Drive past the San Diego Zoo toward St. Spyridon. It's that easy!!!
Divine Services for Festival Sunday, June 9th
The Divine Liturgy for Sunday, June 9th (Festival Sunday) will begin at 9:30 am. There will be no Orthros offered on that Sunday.
Greek Festival Promotion on the News
Christos Anesti! Christ is Risen!
The Greek Festival is next weekend (Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9). We will be promoting the festival on a few different news stations this week. Please watch and spread the word!
Tune into KUSI news (Channel 9 or Channel 51) on Saturday, June 1st at 10:20 am to watch us promote the Greek festival.
Tune into Fox news (Channel 5) on Wednesday, June 5th at 9:00 am to watch a live cooking demo with Mary Pappas.
Tune into KUSI news (Channel 9 or Channel 51) on Saturday morning, June 8th for the Good Morning San Diego show!
We are very excited for a successful Greek Festival this year.
God bless you all!
Konstantina and Artemis
Festival Volunteers are Needed for June 8th and 9th
We truly cannot do it without you, the faithful volunteers! Thank you to everyone who signed up this week. There are still spots open at sdgreekfestival.com/volunteer to sign up to volunteer for our Greek Festival on Saturday, June 8th and Sunday, June 9th. We are respectfully asking every family in the parish to volunteer for at least one shift. Just this one shift will make a huge difference!
Visit sdgreekfestival.com/volunteer to sign up or contact Katherine Anastopulos at (619) 846-3989. We sincerely appreciate your service to our church.
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section below.
Dance Practice Schedule for This Week
Can you believe the Festival is only one week away? Well, mark your calendars, below is the final practice schedule for all dance groups and the performance schedule for the festival. Come watch us! If you want to join the dance group, in the fall, please email [email protected].
See the attached schedule and flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section below.
GOYA End of the Year Party - This Sunday, June 2nd at 3pm
Youth grades 6 - 12 can join us for kayaking and paddleboarding in Coronado at Tidelands Park. Help us celebrate a great 2023-2024 school year of our youth group!
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section.
Festival Kids Zone Needs You
Volunteers are still needed for all shifts! Saturday: 12pm-3pm, 3pm-6pm, and Sunday: 12pm-3pm, 3pm-6pm. Crafts, bounce house, cashier, concessions! We hope you will consider joining the fun at the Kids Zone! Go to the Youth Ministries Website or contact Hitomi Shue 858-7896495 or [email protected] to sign up!
Vacation Church School - July 15th - 19th, 9am - 12pm
Registration is now open! This year’s theme is Going For The Gold! The Feasts of the Triumph of our Lord Jesus Christ! Children in Preschool - 5th grade will learn about how to become Spiritual Athletes! 6th - 12th grades can volunteer as Youth Leaders! Register via on the Youth Ministries website. Email [email protected] or text Julie Dennis, 619-940-5167 for more information.
See attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section.
Greek Festival Promotion Materials
Postcards and posters are available in the Hall for you to share with family, friends, and local businesses. Please help promote our Festival.
2024 National YAL Conference - July 3-7th
Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM) is pleased to announce the 2024 National YAL Conference will be held July 3-7, 2024 at The Westin Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, California, graciously hosted by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos and the Metropolis of San Francisco. Gather with young adults from across the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America for a five-day experience centered on faith, fellowship, worship, service, and fun.
Schedule highlights include captivating speakers and workshops, participation in select segments of the Clergy-Laity Congress, witnessing the renowned July 4th Fireworks Show, exploring the picturesque city of San Diego, a dinner boat cruise, and a "Diakonia" service project. Festivities will conclude on Sunday, July 7th with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy celebrated by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros.
Please visit clergylaity.org/yalconference to register today or contact the Archdiocese Y2AM Department at [email protected] for more information.
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section.
Philoptochos Decorated Icons
Commemorate a Feast Day by offering a decorated icon to be displayed in the Narthex for veneration. The suggested donation is $85 to: Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society. Call 619-297-4165 to reserve.
Icons available for decoration:
6/13 - Holy Ascension
6/23 - Holy Pentecost
6/24 - The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
6/29 - Apostles Peter & Paul
Construction Zone!
You may have noticed some things are changing around our church property. We kindly ask you to please watch your step. The construction will continue throughout the month of June, so please ensure that you and your children are safe while walking through the church campus. Thank you for your understanding.