Please join us next 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 this Sunday, February 23rd by calling the Church Office at 619-297-4165. You may leave a message on the voicemail.
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section below.
Church Parking Lot
We kindly ask that you please follow these parking guidelines when using the church lot:
- To ensure Emergency Vehicle access, please do not park in the exit driveway onto Indiana Street.
- Double-parking must be avoided so as to not inconvenience other parishioners.
- Please ensure that no exits are blocked and that no vehicles are blocked in.
- Please park only in marked spaces to help us maintain a smooth flow of traffic when entering and exiting the lot.
Thank you for your consideration and for helping to keep our parking area safe and accessible for all parishioners.
Memorials for March
3/9 - Loula Simitizes Koutroulis - 3 years
3/9 - Maria Simitzes - 20 years
3/9 - James Simitzes - 29 years
3/9 - Panayiota (Pauline) Kallas - 23 years
3/23 - Eleftheria Koultourides - 3 years
3/23 - Odysseas Koultourides - 11 years
3/30 - Dimetrola Mourafetis - 6 months
3/30 - Basil Mourafetis - 1 year
Little Angels Playgroup
Meets Mondays from 9:45-11:00am for parents and kids ages 40 days old to 4 years old. Text Julie Dennis to get on the email list, 619-618-5116.
See the attached flyer in the Inserts & Flyers section below.
St. Nicholas Ranch Summer Camp
If your child or teen is registered for the first week of St. Nicholas Ranch, reserve your spot on the SoCal Bus! 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].
Meraki
Next Service Project is on March 8th, 9:30-11am. More information to come. If you have an elementary school aged child, be sure to email [email protected] to get information!
2025 Festival Cooking & Baking Schedule
Please volunteer to help us prepare the delicious food and pastries for our Greek Festival!
Sunday, March 9th after Divine Liturgy: Prep for Pastitsio
Monday, March 10th at 9 am: Assemble Pastitsio
Sunday, April 27th after Divine Liturgy: Prep for Dolmathes
Monday, April 28th at 9 am: Assemble the Dolmathes
Sunday, May 4th after Divine Liturgy: Prep for Galaktoboureko
Monday, May 5th at 9 am: Assemble the Galaktoboureko
Monday, May 19th at 9 am: Koulourakia & Paximathia
Tuesday, May 27th at 9 am: Kourambiethes & Melomakarona
Monday, June 2nd at 9 am: Baklava
Contact Chairs for more information: Vicky Mellos 858-229-1254, Jenny Capetanakis 619-395-3315, Niki Dougenis 858-518-8096.
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. Tickets will be sold in the Hall during Fellowship. $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.
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