Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Publish Date: 2024-07-28
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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (562) 494-8929
  • Fax:
  • (562) 985-1379
  • Street Address:

  • 5761 East Colorado St.

  • Long Beach, CA 90814
  • Mailing Address:

  • 5761 East Colorado St.

  • Long Beach, CA 90814


Past Bulletins


Worship Services, Meetings and Activities

Worship Services

07/28/2024

Sunday, 7/28

+ E’ Ματθαίου. 5th Sunday of Matthew.

   Orthros 9:00 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am

 

Sunday, 8/4

+ ΣΤ’ Ματθαίου. 6th Sunday of Matthew.

   Orthros 9:00 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am


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Saints and Feasts

July 28

Irene the Righteous of Chrysovalantou

Saint Irene, who was from Cappadocia, flourished in the ninth century. Because of her great beauty and virtue, she was brought to Constantinople as a prospective bride for the young Emperor Michael (842-867); however, as Saint Joannicius the Great foretold, it was God's will that she assume the monastic habit instead. She shone forth in great ascetical labours, and suffered many attacks from the demons; while yet a novice, she attained to the practice of Saint Arsenius the Great, of praying the whole night long with arms stretched out towards Heaven (see May 8). God showed forth great signs and wonders in her, and she became the Abbess of the Convent of Chrysovalantou. She was granted the gift of clairvoyance and knew the thoughts of all that came to her. She appeared in a vision to the king and rebuked him for unjustly imprisoning a nobleman who had been falsely accused. Through a sailor from Patmos to whom he had appeared, Saint John the Evangelist sent her fragrant and wondrous apples from Paradise. She reposed at the age of 103, still retaining the youthful beauty of her countenance. After her repose, marvelous healings beyond number have been wrought by her to the present day.


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Announcements

CHURCHING

07/28/2024

40 days churching of George Benjamin Sims, son of Stephen & Konstantina Sims. Congratulations!


SOCIAL HOUR

07/28/2024

Sponsored by Maria Talieres in memory of her mother Anastasia Talieres. 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]


JOHN & HELEN APOSTLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

07/28/2024

Beloved Parishioners, 

On behalf of the Parish Council, I am excited to announce The John and Helen Apostle Memorial Scholarship Award! This scholarship is truly a vision and gift from John and Helen Apostle so that education is available to the parishioners of the Assumption. May their memory be eternal.

Please visit our website http://assumptionlb.org/apostle-memorial-scholarship-award/ to apply. Applications and inquiries may also be sent to [email protected].

Due date for the applications is August 15, 2024.

In Christ,

Fr. Christos Kanakis


FESTIVAL NEWS

07/28/2024

LB Greek Festival! How you can help

To our Assumption Family,

The Long Beach Greek Festival is a beloved community event that celebrates our faith, heritage and culture. However, we cannot continue this cherished tradition without your support. Donations in any amount are greatly appreciated and will help defray the necessary expenses to make this festival possible. Your generosity ensures we can once again gather to share our unparalleled hospitality and filoxenia. Please consider donating today and be a part of preserving this special event for our parish and community!

You have received via mail the necessities form which outline our needs. We encourage you to complete the form and send it in with your donation.

We also gladly accept donations by Venmo @LBAssumption (with notation) as well as by PayPal through the following link:  LB Greek Fest Donations (with notation).

We are truly grateful for the love and support that our Panagia parish gives to our Greek Festival. We look forward to this year's festival which will be the best yet!

With Love in Christ, 

LB Greek Festival Team


PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS

07/28/2024

BACKPACK DRIVE - Summer may be on its way but it is the perfect time to help with the Philoptochos Operation Classroom Project. Last year with your help we were able to donate $5,500 that provided over 200 back packs and supplies to Long Beach children in need. Check your mail as you will be receiving our request for donations soon. A $35 donation will help buy and fill a backpack with supplies for a child in need and also buy books for underprivileged children in Long Beach. All proceeds from this drive are given to various Long Beach philanthropic organizations that assist families in need.


UPCOMING MEMORIAL SERVICE

07/28/2024

August 4 - Athanasios Syrengelas (13 years),

                 Panagiotis Giannopoulos (3 years)


MEMORIAL SUNDAYS

07/28/2024

Please note that all the Memorial services will be held on the FIRST and THIRD Sunday of the month. To schedule a memorial, please contact the church office.


BOOKSTORE

07/28/2024

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


STEWARDSHIP

07/28/2024

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.


FESTIVAL BAKING SCHEDULE

07/28/2024

FESTIVAL TIME is just around the corner and Long Beach Festival is truly known for its authentic baked goods. What this means is, baking time is ahead. It is with your hands and heart that we are so successful. Join in the baking fun, learn new recipes and meet new people.

We start at 9 am and lunch will be served.

Contact Lia Kakaris at 562-773-1778 or via email [email protected] and/or Voula Kitsios at [email protected] to let us know if you will join us. Please check the weekly bulletin or the church calendar for ANY CHANGES TO the baking schedule.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS. WE WILL BE BAKING ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:

AUGUST 16          KOULOURAKIA

AUGUST 21-23     MELOMAKARONA AND KOURABIEDES

AUGUST 28-30     PASTAFLORA


METROPOLIS NEWS

07/28/2024

Stay Connected to the Metropolis: 

Text SFNEWS 22828 and subscribe to the E-News from the Metropolis of San Francisco.


C0MMUNITY GUIDE

07/28/2024

LIVE STREAM:  All services are on Live Streaming on Youtube. You may search "AssumptionGOC" on any Smart TV or device. Please click on the following link to connect directly and please subscribe. Assumption GOC Long Beach

Text to follow the Services : AGES DCS

 

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.

 

SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow on Instagram at:

Assumption Greek OC Long Beach (@lbassumption) • Instagram photos and videos

Like us on Facebook at: https://m.facebook.com/AssumptionLB/

 

COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Please click here to follow our Church calendar: Parish Calendar

 

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/


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