Sunday, 8/25

+ Θ’ Ματθαίου. 9th Sunday of Matthew

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

Thursday, 8/29

+ Αποτομή Κεφαλής Ιωάννου Προδρόμου. Beheading of John the Baptist

   Orthros & Divine Liturgy 9 am

Saturday, 8/31

Festival opens doors at 12 noon

Sunday, 9/1

+ Ι’ Ματθαίου. Ecclesiastical New Year.

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

Festival 12 noon

Be a Part of our Annual Festival – Labor Day Weekend, Aug. 31, Sep. 1 & 2! How you can help

This year marks the 75th  Annual Long Beach Greek Festival and we look forward to a fantastic year of Eat, Drink and Dance to celebrate our culture and our community! 

To make this year’s Festival another successful celebration of our culture, the Necessity contributions are the foundation of our Festival and we cannot do it without your help. 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).

LAST DAYS OF BAKING WILL BE:

AUGUST 28, 29, 30     PASTAFLORA

With Love in Christ, 

LB Greek Festival Team

Sponsored by the Philoptochos. 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]

Welcome back, GOYA!

We hope you had a fantastic summer. As everyone gets back into the swing of things, please take the time to fill out the

Sign-Up Sheet at this link here: https://forms.gle/xkjuKuTWgvCp7D2j9

Our first GOYA meeting will be Sunday, September 8th, right after communion.

Let us know if you have any questions. Excited to have another awesome year together!

Penelope and Chris Kyriazi, Assumption Long Beach GOYA Advisors 

We are so excited to begin another year of Panagia's Little Lambs- Assumption's Parent and Me Ministry. Our first class will meet on Wednesday, September 18 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Church. We are looking forward to seeing all of our little ones and how much they have grown over the summer; and especially looking forward to meeting new faces. Moms, dads, yiayias, papous and caretakers are all welcome to bring our youngest church goers to learn our Orthodox faith through song, dance, movement and crafts. To REGISTER, please text Elizabeth Syrengelas (818) 618-3549 with your name, child's name and age.

Sunday School will begin on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Please use the Google link to register for the 2024-2025 school year (one form per child).  We look forward to being in church together as we  grow and learn in our faith. Let’s make it a great year!  

Sunday School Registration link- https://forms.gle/zeXg2bCSHsfsDrtR6

To our Assumption Community, 

We are very excited to announce that Greek School Registration is now open! We welcome students Pre-K through 5th grades. We are also excited to add an adult class! 

Please visit the link for info and to register: https://forms.gle/MpJmaA3USxtJr8gh6

Key dates: 

Registration deadline: Fri. Sept. 6

Agiasmo/Blessing/Orientation/Popsicle Party: Wednesday, Sept. 11    5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

First Day of Classes: Wednesady, Sept. 18

Our team of teachers is planning a wonderful year of learning Greek! 

Καλή Σχολική Χρονιά!

Assumption Greek School 

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]

St. Basil church is holding its First Annual Doubles Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, September 7^th Registration Link: https://stbasiloc.org/event/pickleball-tournament/

Saint Sophia Camp Annual Golf Tournament: Friday, September 13, 2024

Registration is open for the Saint Sophia Camp Golf Tournament!

For more information and to register, please visit https://www.saintsophiacamp.org/golf 

The Panarcadian Federation of America “NEA MANTINEIA CHAPTER #102” invites you to come celebrate with us the 36th Annual Commemoration of “ALOSIS TIS TRIPOLITSAS” on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at St. John’s Church, Anaheim.

For Reservations Call or Email:

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

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

Dimitra Kapogianis [email protected] (714) 402-4203

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

Eight Dates Marriage Program Offered This Fall – Register Today!

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Family Wellness Ministry and the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries invite all couples to participate in the upcoming Eight Dates marriage program. Presented for the fourth time, this powerful relationship series is based on the book Eight Dates by Drs. John and Julie Gottman.

Register by September 11: www.familywellnessministry.org/eight-dates

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Stay Connected to the Metropolis: 

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

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.

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.

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:

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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/