Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Publish Date: 2024-09-01
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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

09/01/2024

Sunday, 9/1

+ Ι’ Ματθαίου. Ecclesiastical New Year.

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

Festival 12 noon

 

Monday, 9/2

Labor Day. Festival 12 noon

 

Sunday, 9/8

+ Γενέθλιον Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου. Nativity of the Theotokos.

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


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Saints and Feasts

September 01

Ecclesiastical New Year

For the maintenance of their armed forces, the Roman emperors decreed that their subjects in every district should be taxed every year. This same decree was reissued every fifteen years, since the Roman soldiers were obliged to serve for fifteen years. At the end of each fifteen-year period, an assessment was made of what economic changes had taken place, and a new tax was decreed, which was to be paid over the span of the fifteen years. This imperial decree, which was issued before the season of winter, was named Indictio, that is, Definiton, or Order. This name was adopted by the emperors in Constantinople also. At other times, the latter also used the term Epinemisis, that is, Distribution (Dianome). It is commonly held that Saint Constantine the Great introduced the Indiction decrees in A.D. 312, after he beheld the sign of the Cross in heaven and vanquished Maxentius and was proclaimed Emperor in the West. Some, however (and this seems more likely), ascribe the institution of the Indiction to Augustus Caesar, three years before the birth of Christ. Those who hold this view offer as proof the papal bull issued in A.D. 781 which is dated thus: Anno IV, Indictionis LIII -that is, the fourth year of the fifty-third Indiction. From this, we can deduce the aforementioned year (3 B.C.) by multiplying the fifty-two complete Indictions by the number of years in each (15), and adding the three years of the fifty-third Indiction. There are three types of Indictions: 1) That which was introduced in the West, and which is called Imperial, or Caesarean, or Constantinian, and which begins on the 24th of September; 2) The so-called Papal Indiction, which begins on the 1st of January; and 3) The Constantinopolitan, which was adopted by the Patriarchs of that city after the fall of the Eastern Empire in 1453. This Indiction is indicated in their own hand on the decrees they issue, without the numeration of the fifteen years. This Indiction begins on the 1st of September and is observed with special ceremony in the Church. Since the completion of each year takes place, as it were, with the harvest and gathering of the crops into storehouses, and we begin anew from henceforth the sowing of seed in the earth for the production of future crops, September is considered the beginning of the New Year. The Church also keeps festival this day, beseeching God for fair weather, seasonable rains, and an abundance of the fruits of the earth. The Holy Scriptures (Lev. 23:24-5 and Num. 29:1-2) also testify that the people of Israel celebrated the feast of the Blowing of the Trumpets on this day, offering hymns of thanksgiving. In addition to all the aforesaid, on this feast we also commemorate our Saviour's entry into the synagogue in Nazareth, where He was given the book of the Prophet Esaias to read, and He opened it and found the place where it is written, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, for which cause He hath anointed Me..." (Luke 4:16-30).

It should be noted that to the present day, the Church has always celebrated the beginning of the New Year on September 1. This was the custom in Constantinople until its fall in 1453 and in Russia until the reign of Peter I. September 1 is still festively celebrated as the New Year at the Patriarchate of Constantinople; among the Jews also the New Year, although reckoned according to a moveable calendar, usually falls in September. The service of the Menaion for January 1 is for our Lord's Circumcision and for the memorial of Saint Basil the Great, without any mention of its being the beginning of a new year.


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Announcements

FESTIVAL NEWS

09/01/2024

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).

 

With Love in Christ, 

LB Greek Festival Team


GOYA NEWS

09/01/2024

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 


PANAGIAS LITTLE LAMBS

09/01/2024

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 NEWS

09/01/2024

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


GREEK SCHOOL NEWS

09/01/2024

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 


UPCOMING MEMORIAL SERVICE

09/01/2024

September 8 - Melvin Salsman (40 days) 

                        Pandora Skourtas (6 months)


STA. BASIL NEWS

09/01/2024

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


ST. SOPHIA NEWS

09/01/2024

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 


PAN ARCADIAN FEDERATION

09/01/2024

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 


METROPOLIS NEWS

09/01/2024

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.


STEWARDSHIP

09/01/2024

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.


MEMORIAL SUNDAYS

09/01/2024

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.


C0MMUNITY GUIDE

09/01/2024

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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