Sunday, 10/27
+ ΣΤ’ Λουκά. 6th Sunday of Luke
Orthros 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
Sunday School
Orthodox Catechism Class 9:30am - 10am
Wednesday, 10/30
Panagia’s Little Lambs 10am -11am
Greek School (children & adults) 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Sunday, 11/3
+ E’ Λουκά. 5th Sunday of Luke
Orthros 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
Sunday School
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.
Sponsored by the Greek School. 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]
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 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
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Meet & Greed the Greek Consul Woman: Join us on Sunday, November 3, during coffee time for an informational about various topics, with Ms. Christina Valassopoulou, Greek Consul Woman. A light lunch will be provide. Family & friends are welcome!
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Greek Fire & Hurricane Hellene Food Relief: We are currently selling Greek Market items such as honey, Nescafe, chocolates and oil as a fundraiser to support this effort. If you are interested in purchasing any of those products, come see us on Sunday after Church in the hall.
November 3 - Georgia Karidakis (15 years).
Join Fr. Christo and learn how to prepare and bake the offering bread “Prosforo” that is used before the Divine Liturgy. Classes will be the following dates: Nov. 15, Dec. 13, Jan. 10, Feb.21 & March 14. Meet in the Betty Reckas kitchen at 10 am
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 14. This class is a great opportunity to learn more about the Orthodox Faith and scripture.
Thanksgiving Celebration! Please come and join us in your dressed in your Fall attire because pictures will be taken and shared on our Facebook page. RSVP by no later than November 10th to Matoula (714) 705-9316 or Voula (562) 494-8929. If you need a ride to the event, indicate so when making your reservations.
Where: BIG E PIZZA, 3225 PCH Signal Hill, CA 90755
Between Redond & Obispo
When: Tuesday, November 12th at 11:30 am
Christmas evergreen wreath and centerpiece sale. We will be taking preorders for beautiful, farm fresh evergreen wreaths and centerpieces for the holidays through Sunday, November 10th. Please stop by our table in the hall to find out all about it and to place your order. Items will be available early December or, for those out of the area, they can be shipped. These wreaths and centerpieces make a lovely gift for family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, employees, and/or clients. Proceeds to benefit the DOP National charity Waters by Women. Waters by Women brings water filtration devices to those in areas with unsafe drinking water. We appreciate your support!
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]
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.
The Hellenic American Medical and Dental Society of California (HAMDS) is happy to open the application process for their 2024 Scholarships.
If you are, or know someone, of Greek descent who is enrolled in an accredited California Medical or Dental school or is a resident of California enrolled in an accredited Medical or Dental School elsewhere, please share this application.
Any interested applicants, please email [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.
Metropolis Family Winter Camp 2024
You are invited to join us for our Metropolis Family Winter Camp at St. Nicholas Ranch & Retreat Center, this December 27-30, 2024. With engaging activities for the whole family, lets ascend to the mountains and enjoy the last few days of 2024 together at our beloved St. Nicholas Ranch & Retreat Center! REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: www.gosfyouth.org/family
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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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