Sunday, 10/8

+ Γ’ Λουκά. 3rd Sunday of Luke

   Orthros 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.

Sunday School

Wednesday, 10/11

Panagia’s Little Lambs 10am - 11am

Greek School 5:30pm - 7:00 pm

Sunday, 10/15

+ Αγ Πατέρων Ζ΄Oικ. Συνόδου. Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

   Orthros 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.

Sunday School

Today we pray for the repose of the soul of the servant of God Kyriakoula Tsangaris (40 days). May her memory be eternal.

Dear Festival Volunteers, as a small token for all your hard work and dedication, the festival committee would like to invite you all, to join us for dinner on Saturday, October 14 in the hall at 2:00 pm. 

Jerry Polychrones, Festival Chairman. 

Sponsored by Maria Ragias & Katerina Spiropoulos. Thank you.

If you want to sponsor any Sunday’s social hour please contact Voula at 562-494-8929 or via email at: [email protected]

General Meeting – Join us on Sunday, October 15, 2023, for an interesting afternoon with our own Dr. Mike Vasilomanolakis who will discuss his new book “Lists for a Great Life”. A light lunch will be served.

THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE - It’s already fall, and every year Philoptochos reaches out and feeds the less fortunate during this blessed season. You will be receiving our request for donations soon in the mail.  Last year because of your generosity, we received and gave $6,000 to six charities that helped feed over 300 Families. Once again, this year, we are asking for your help.  How Can You Help? A $30.00 Donation will Help Feed a Family.

You can make a monetary donation, no later than November 1, 2023, by using: Venmo @Philoptochos-Long Beach; Or Mail your Check (Payable to Assumption Philoptochos Thanksgiving Drive) to: 7910 E. Garner Street, Long Beach, CA 90808

Our ministry has a “Spooktacular” night planned on Friday, October 20 at 6pm with costume parade, best trunk competition, best costume competition, Monster mash dance party, Halloween crafts, and fun games. Please NO FULL MASKS, and wear appropriate costumes. Please follow link for Potluck signup/RSVP: https://grow.withlome.com/a/55e6bc4e-16a6- 49ae-8ddf-7a2dbeb1e6f4

RSVP Sia Christopoulos (562) 394-6604 [email protected]

We will celebrate the annual “OXI” Day on Sunday, October 29, 2023 following church service in the Cultural Center during coffee hour.

We invite our parishioners, to stay and enjoy a dessert reception while the students reciting their poems and be proud of their Greek heritage.

Save the date: Sunday, December 31, 2023 for New Year’s Eve Glendi/Party with Food, Live Music, Dancing, Entertainment & Bar!

Ring in 2024 with us at Assumption Church from 8pm to 2am.

RSVP to Christina Karmiris at [email protected] & 714-791-6160

***THE CHOIR IS BACK!*** We are very excited to have our choir return for another year of song and fellowship. 

Scheduled dates for the month of October:

Sunday, 10/8, 10/22, at 9:00 am rehearsal in the hall and

Thursday, 10/26 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the Church

October 15 - Odysseas Yanis (9 months) &

                     Vasilios Papadatos (6 years)

The Panarcadian Federation of America “NEA MANTINEIA CHAPTER #102” invites you to come celebrate with us the 35th Annual Commemoration of “ALOSIS TIS TRIPOLITSAS” on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at St. Anthony’s Church, Pasadena.

For Reservations Call or Email:

Kosta Kapogianis (714) 726-7383, [email protected]

Maria Kypreos (626) 272-2720, [email protected]

Niky Syrengelas (951) 285-5480, [email protected]

The Hellenic Library & the Basil P. Caloyeras Center for Modern Greek studies at LMU are inviting you to Iakovos Kambanellis’ dark comedy “The Eulogy” on October 15 at 5pm at the Bristol Civic Auditorium. For ticket Reservation please call 562-305-2356 or via email at [email protected]

The bookstore has many wonderful items & gifts for your religious needs. The bookstore will be open after Liturgy to 1pm. During the week, it will be open by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please contact Zoe Falley at (714) 366-0001 or [email protected].

If you are new to the community and want to become member in our church please feel free to either take a pledge card from the announcement table in the narthex or go online at www.assumptionlb.org/stewardship.

TO ALL OUR PARISHIONERS,

PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CARS PARKED AT THE CHURCH PARKING LOT ON SUNDAYS AFTER SERVICES. WE CLOSE THE GATE AT 1 PM AND YOU WON’T BE ABLE TO ACCESS YOUR CARS.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.

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Young Adult Fall Retreat – “The Life You’re Looking For”:

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco and OYM (Orthodox Youth and Young Adult Ministries) will present a Young Adult Fall Retreat from Friday, October 13 – 15, 2023 at Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center in Dunlap, CA. The retreat theme for this year’s Young Adult Fall Retreat is “The Life You’re Looking For” and will be led by Christian Gonzalez, the Director of Ministry for OYM. Join with other Orthodox young adults from throughout the west for a weekend of fellowship, prayer and inspiring presentations. Register online at: www.gosfyouth.org.

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PRAYER REQUEST AND LIGHT A CANDLE: Please visit https://forms.gle/HUgSzNy5s5jTBeWHA and Fr. Christos will be praying the names that you submit during the services and will light candles for you.

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SUPPORT THE CHURCH: We thank all those who have been sending donations and stewardship. If you want to become a member in our church or to make any donation please visit: http://www.assumptionlb.org/stewardship/