Sunday, 10/6

+ Γ' Λουκά. 3rd Sunday of Luke.

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

Sunday School

Hope, Joy & GOYA meeting

Wednesday, 10/9

Panagia's Little Lambs 10:00am - 11:00am

Greek School (children & adults) 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Sunday, 10/13

+ 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 souls of the servants of God Kostantinos Spiratos (1 year), Grammatiki Mourouli (14 years) & Georgios Kastanas (7 years). May their memory be eternal.

Sponsored by the Spiratos & Kastanas families. 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]

The Long Beach Marathon & bike event will be this Sunday, 10/6 beging at 6am starting in Downtown Long Beach and ending on Ocean Boulevard. The half marathon starts at 7:00am. Road closures will be in place from 5am-2pm. Impacted roads include, but not limited to, E Livingston Dr, Park Ave, E Anaheim St, Clark Ave, E Atherton St, Shoreline Dr, Queensway Bridge and Queensway Dr.. Please note that most of the streets will be closed and you will need to find an alternative route to come to the church. Scan the QR code below for community access routes! Additional information can be found online at runlongbeach.com/community-relations.

Each year, on the first Sunday in October (on or after the Feast of St. Romanos the Melodist, the patron saint of church musicians), parishes across the Archdiocese of America celebrate NATIONAL CHURCH MUSIC SUNDAY. This commemoration was inaugurated by His Eminence, Archbishop Iakovos of North and South America in 1982, and has been re-affirmed by His Eminence, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America.

NATIONAL CHURCH MUSIC SUNDAY is a day we set aside particularly to honor the contributions of clergy, choir members, and canters who serve our parish through the hymnology of the Orthodox Church.

God bless our church musicians. May St. Romanos the Melodist, intercede for us.

We are currently selling Greek Market items such as honey, nescafe, chocolates and oil as a fundrairer to support this effort. If you are interested in purchasing any of those products, stop by our table on Sunday after church services.

Wear a “Pink" Day – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Let’s wear something pink on Sunday, October 6, 2024 to honor those that were affected by this dreadful disease.

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Team “AGAPE” Alzheimer's Walk will be on October 26, 2024 in Long Beach.

Alzheimer’s has hit our community recently and we at Philoptochos are participating an the “Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s to raise funds and awarencess for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.

We ask that you stand with us in this fight by joining our team! Registration is easy; simply, visit our Walk to End Alzheimer’s page and join us by clicking the link below:

https://act.alz.org/site/TR?team_id=914680&pg=team&fr_id=17455

If you are unable to participate, please consider making a donation to our fundraising efforts. Every dollar you donate helps the Alzheimer’s Association provide and support to all those facing Alzheimer’s and all other dementia, and advance critical research.

We will celebrate the annual “OXI” Day on Sunday, October 27, 2024 following church service in the Cultural Center during coffee hour.

We invite our parishioners, to stay and enjoy the reception ($10 donation), while the students reciting their poems and be proud of their Greek heritage.

Father Christos will have Orthodox Catechism Class for everyone on the 4th Sunday of every month before Divine Liturgy in the Church from September – March 9:30-10:00 AM. The next class will be on Sunday, October 27, 2024.

Join Fr. Christos every Thursday morning from 11:00am - 12 noon for “Bible Study” starting on November 7. This class is a great opportunity to learn more about the Orthodox Faith and scripture.

Harvest fundraiser: We will be selling pumpkins after church on Sundays throughout the month of October in celebration of the Fall season. Proceeds to benefit a variety of charitable commitments including our fight against human trafficking. Please stop by, say hello and support our outreach. Thank you.

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Christmas Wreath fundraiser: Beginning this Sunday through November 10, we will be taking pre-orders  for evergreen wreaths. We have partnered with a Washington  tree farm that will provide fresh 22” wreaths & 12" centerpieces. Proceeds to benefit Water by Women.

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 over $6,000 to six charities that helped feed over 300 Families in Long Beach. Once again, this year, we are asking for your help. How Can You Help? Considering the cost of food today, a $30.00 Donation will Help Feed a Family. You can make a monetary donation, no later than November 1, 2024, 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

The Southern California Cretans’ Association is hosting their annual Cretan Glendi on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at St. Anthony Greek Orthodox Church in Pasadena featuring musicians from Crete.  Appetizers and cocktails at 5:30 pm with dinner and dancing to follow.  A percentage of the proceeds will benefit  the Association's Scholarship Fund.  For reservations, please contact Helen at (818) 618-4963 or email: [email protected]. To purchase tickets online please visit: www.facebook.com/socalcretans.

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.

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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.

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