Ancient Wisdom & Modern Coffee
Join us for our Adult Sunday School class this Sunday, February 16th and February 23rd (taught by Dn. Michael Kallas, MA, MDiv). We will meet in the Hellenic Cultural Society Room after the Divine Liturgy to study the Sunday Lectionary Gospel readings.
Greek Festival Kick-Off
Please join us next Sunday, February 23rd, following the Divine Liturgy for fellowship, food, and drink while supporting our largest fundraiser of the year. We hope to see you then!
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section below.
Annual Philoptochos Complimentary Membership Luncheon
Please join us on Saturday, March 1st at 11:00 am in the Cypress Room for our Annual Philoptochos Complimentary Membership Luncheon and Presentation: Body and Soul. The presentation panel is made up of our very own parishioners. Make your reservations by Sunday, February 23rd by calling the Church Office at 619-297-4165.
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section below.
Little Angels Playgroup
No playgroup on Monday, February 17th due to Presidents' Day holiday.
GOYA Go-Karting at K1 Speedway
Get ready for some fast fun! February 22nd, 10:40am-1pm. Races start at 11am. Only $25 per driver! This activity is for 6th grade-12th graders. RSVPs are required for this event. Text Julie at 619-618-5116 or respond to the Google calendar invite to RSVP.
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section below.
St. Nicholas Ranch Summer Camp
Registration is open for camp! St. Nicholas Camp Week 1 is almost full! Week 1 dates are July 6th - July 12th. St. Spyridon will be organizing a bus trip for transportation to and from camp for Week 1. For more information contact Bill Navrides at 619-992-6775 or [email protected] or Julie Dennis at [email protected].
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section below.
Parish Oratorical Festival - Students in Grades 3 - 12
On Sunday, March 2nd after Divine Liturgy, we will host our parish’s annual St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival. This event is open to St. Spyridon youth grades 3-12 and is divided into Elementary (exhibition), Junior (competition) and Senior (competition) levels. Prepare an original speech, based on topics selected by the Archdiocese who sponsors this event. All participants will receive a $20 gift certificate. Our Parish winners at the Junior and Senior levels will receive the George M. Platis Oratorical Scholarship Award, offered by Michael and Maria Platis in memory of their son George, who proudly participated in the parish Oratorical Festival. Those who advance from our parish level will compete at the regional competition and will then have a chance to advance to the Metropolis and beyond where they will qualify for more scholarships. 2025 Topics can be found here: https://sforatorical.net/topics/
For more information, reach out to Parish Oratorical Festival Chairperson, Timmy Paraskevopoulos at 714-931-2431 or [email protected].
Greek School Registration
Greek school enrollments for adults and children are now open until the end of February. A new adult class begins this semester for beginners and intermediate students which will focus on conversational Greek only. For more information please visit our website https://www.sdgreekschool.org/ Don’t miss your chance to register!
OCF (Orthodox Christian Fellowship) Southwest Retreat
March 28-30, 2025 at St. Nicholas Ranch in Dunlap, CA. Our speaker will be Fr. John Mahfouz from St. Matthew Antiochian Church in Torrance, CA, who will be speaking on “Christ, the King of All: In Liturgy and Life.” This retreat is open to all college students and young adults (ages 18-25) and will be a wonderful weekend of fellowship, prayer, and spiritual growth. Register at https://orthodoxchristianfellowship.regfox.com/southwest-spring-regional-retreat
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section below.
Save the Date - GOYA Palm Sunday Luncheon
Join us on Sunday, April 13th for the GOYA Palm Sunday Luncheon in the Church Hall following the celebration of the Divine Liturgy. $25 for Adults, and $10 for Children under 12. For more information, please contact Bill Navrides at 619-992-6775 or [email protected]. Thank you for always supporting the GOYA ministry at St. Spyridon GOC!
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section below.
Vacation Church School: July 14th - 18th, 9am - 12pm (aftercare available)
Registration is now open! This year’s theme is Super Saints - Heroes of Our Faith! Children in Preschool - 5th grade will explore the path to holiness through real heroes of Orthodoxy in a fun, engaging way! 6th - 12th grades can volunteer as Youth Leaders! VCS will include crafts, snacks, games, lessons, and songs! Registration for the entire week of Vacation Church School is only $40 before May 1st. After May 1st, prices go up to $45. Additional children are $20. Youth Leaders are free! Children of Volunteers are free! Register now to get the Early Bird Pricing! Aftercare options are available for only $10 extra per day.
Register via on the Youth Ministries website: https://sites.google.com/stspyridon.org/stspyridonyouthministries
Email [email protected] or text Julie Dennis, 619-940-5167.