This Sunday's Memorials
Maria Tranda the Presvytera - 6 months
Stephanie Navrides - 4 years
Demetrios Tsigas the Priest - 4 years
Adrianos Kyriakidis - 6 years
As a reminder: The pews on the front right side of the church as you walk in are reserved for the family/families who are having a Memorial Service for their loved ones. Thus, please allow one pew per Memorial family on any given Sunday. Thank you for your understanding.
This Sunday's Divine Hierarchical Service Hours
The Orthros service for this Sunday will begin at 8:00 am with the Divine Liturgy to follow around 9:30.
Youth Choir Practice Tomorrow
In preparation for the Synodal Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, our Youth Choir will be meeting tomorrow: Saturday, June 29th at 4pm.
Bus Ride to St. Nicholas Ranch Summer Camp
St. Nicholas Ranch Camp is right around the corner! July 7th - 14th. If your children or teens are attending the camp, be sure to sign up for the bus ride to camp! Save a six-hour drive for you and give your kids a chance to build relationships on their way to and from camp! For more information contact Bill Navrides at 619-992-6775 or [email protected] or Julie Dennis at [email protected].
See attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section.
Young at Heart Seniors
Our next fellowship is Tuesday, July 9th with a casual pizza lunch. Please RSVP with Cynthia Samarkos (619-582-4109) by Sunday, July 7th if you are attending.
Vacation Church School - Call for Volunteers!
Volunteers needed on Sunday, July 14th to help set up after Divine Liturgy. Volunteers also needed throughout the VCS week, July 15-19th. Volunteer for the whole week, volunteer for just a day, volunteer for a few hours! All help is appreciated. We are also looking for a Music Leader who can teach and perform the theme song and hymns (music will be provided) to the VCS participants Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm. If you are interested, please text Julie Dennis at 619-618-5116.
Vacation Church School - July 15th - 19th, 9am - 12pm (aftercare until 4pm available)
Registration is 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 on the St. Spyridon homepage (stspyridon.org). Email [email protected] or text Julie Dennis, 619-940-5167 for more information.
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section.
Orthodox Christian Seeking a Temporary Room for Rent
Brothers and sisters in Christ,
I have traveled to San Diego from Medford, Oregon to be with and pray for my brother while he's in the process of passing from this world. I thought the time would be much shorter for his passing but learned it could be another 3 weeks before he finishes his earthly life.
Now, I am looking for a room to rent in a Christian home for 1-3 weeks. I can pay for room and board. I just need a place to sleep and cook simple meals for breakfast and dinner.
A place close to 3688 1st Avenue would be preferable. Please contact me directly 541-213-3318.
In Christ,
Porphyrios Jenkins
Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday - July 28th
As the national prison ministry of the Orthodox Church, Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM) supports prisoners’ unique spiritual needs through long-term case management and provides resources and training to parishes and clergy, enabling them to offer local solutions and fulfill Christ’s command to visit Him in prison. As a result, families are reunited, marriages are
healed, and thousands of incarcerated men and women have a new sense of peace and restored order in their lives. To donate or learn more visit www.theocpm.org or call 347-868-6957.
Pan-Arcadian Federation—Tegea Chapter Scholarship Fund
The completed application and all required documents must be postmarked by July 31, 2024. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements as listed in the scholarship Bylaws:
1. Be active members of the Tegea Chapter of the Pan-Arcadian Federation OR have at least one member of their families or guardians (Mother/Father/ Grandfather/Grandmother/Brother/Sister) who is an active member of the Tegea Chapter and has been a member for at least one year prior to the scholarship application date.
2. Plan to continue their education at a four-year institution of higher learning leading to a Bachelor’s Degree, or at a junior college or trade school.
3. Provide evidence of matriculation at a four-year college/university, junior college, or trade school. This includes student ID and proof of enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year.
4. Be graduating seniors in the current school year from a San Diego City/County high school, or continuing students at an institution of higher learning, junior college or trade school.
5. Submit the following documents (including those of #3 above)
a. A letter from a school official
b. A letter from any other source of the applicant’s choice
c. An official transcript of the current school of attendance
See attached application in the Inserts & Flyers section.
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.
Orthodox Young Professionals Conference
The Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of North America will be hosting its 10th biennial Orthodox Young Professionals Conference on Thursday, July 25 - Sunday, July 28, 2024 at the JW Marriott Resort in Anaheim, California. Young adults aged 21+ single or married are welcome to attend. We are blessed to have Father Evan Armatas and Presbytera Stacy Armatas as our keynote speakers.
The weekend includes prayer, speaker sessions, social events, and networking with other Orthodox Young Professionals from all over North America. The theme will be focused on "Love & Relationships - God's Greatest Gift." Interested young adults can register and learn more about the conference at www.oypc.org.
See 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 in the month of July:
7/17 - St. Marina the Great Martyr
7/20 - Elias the Prophet
7/25 - The Dormition of St. Anna
7/26 - St. Paraskevi
7/27 - St. Panteleimon the Great Martyr
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.