Sunday, 12/22
+ Προ της Χριστού Γεννήσεως. Sunday before Nativity
Orthros 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
Parish Elections
Tuesday, 12/24
+ Παραμονή Χριστουγέννων. Christmas Eve.
Vesperal Liturgy 4:00 pm
Sunday, 12/29
+ Μετά Χριστού Γέννησιν. Sunday after Nativity.
Orthros 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
On the Sunday that occurs on or immediately after the eighteenth of this month, we celebrate all those who from ages past have been well-pleasing to God, beginning from Adam even unto Joseph the Betrothed of the Most Holy Theotokos, according to genealogy, as the Evangelist Luke hath recorded historically (Luke 3:23-38); we also commemorate the Prophets and Prophetesses, and especially the Prophet Daniel and the Holy Three Children.
This Saint, who was from Rome, was a most comely, wealthy, and virtuous maiden, the daughter of Praepextatus and Fausta. It was her mother who instructed her in the Faith of Christ. The Saint was joined to a man named Publius Patricius, who was prodigal in life and impious in disposition, but she was widowed after a short time. Henceforth, she went about secretly to the dwellings of the poor and the prisons where the Martyrs of Christ were, and brought them whatever was needed for their daily subsistence. She washed their wounds and loosed them from their fetters, and consoled them in their anguish. Also, because the Saint, through her intercessions, has healed many from the ill effects of spells, potions, poisons, and other harmful substances, she has received the name "Deliverer from Potions." Since the fame of her deeds had spread about, she was arrested by Diocletian's minions, and after enduring many torments she was put to death by fire in the year 290.
On Sunday, December 22 we will have the elections for the 2025-2026 PC board. Please note that you need to be in Good Standing to be able to participate in the Parish Elections.
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]
Save the date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 for New Year’s Eve Glendi/Party with Food, Live Music, Dancing, Entertainment!
Ring in 2025 with us at Assumption Church from 8pm to 2am.
RSVP to Christina Karmiris at [email protected] & 714-791-6160
Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 1:30pm, at Mother's Beach.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Mimosa Sale on Sunday, January 12th. Our annual glendi event will be held on Saturday, February 8th. More details to come!
Calling all GOYAns
Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 - Ice Skating at Irvine Spectrum outdoor Christmas Rink 3:30-5:30 pm. RSVP to Penelope for ticket count.
Penelope and Chris Kyriazi,
Assumption Long Beach GOYA Advisors
Parish Vasilopita
Our annual Cutting of the Vasilopita will be on Sunday, January 12th. Once again, we are asking that you share your favorite Vasilopita with us that day. All proceeds for the cutting will be given to St. Basils Academy.
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Membership Lunch
We are hosting our Bridgerton themed Annual Membership Lunch, “Spill the Tea” on January 19, 2025, at 12 pm after Church Services. Come join us for an afternoon of fellowship and fun. Your invitation has been sent in the mail. Kindly respond by January 12, 2025, or email [email protected] or call 562-773-1778. Your renewed membership is your ticket for this event.
We are looking for sponsors for the Icon of Jesus, Mary and Joseph’s Exodus to Egypt. It is located on the left side of the church over the side altar. Please call the office or email [email protected]
1/8 sponsorship: $2,000
1/4 sponsorship: $4,000
1/2 sponsorship: $8,000
Full Sponsorship: $16,000
Christmas is just around the corner. Supplies are limited. 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]
Join Fr. Christos every Thursday morning from 11:00am - 12 noon at "Taso Papas" Board room (second floor) for “Bible Study”. This class is a great opportunity to learn more about the Orthodox Faith and scripture.
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: 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 last 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, December 29, 2024.
The ecclesiastical calendars for 2025 were mailed out. If, for some reason you didn’t receive yours, please feel free to come and get one from the church. They are placed on the announcement table in the narthex.
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. You can register at: www.gosfyouth.org/family
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Young Adult Winter Retreat
Registration is open for the 18th Annual Metropolis Young Adult Winter Retreat in Lake Tahoe, from Friday, January 17 – Monday, January 20, 2025. Details and registration online at: www.gosfyouth.org/youngadults
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Greek Village Staff Applications
Information and applications online at: www.ourgreekvillage.com/careers
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Summer Camp Staff Applications
Visit www.gosfyouth.org for application and details.
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Church Music Scholarships
Guidelines posted online at www.sfchurchmusic.org. Deadline: December 15, 2024.
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Stay Connected to the Metropolis:
Text SFNEWS 22828 and subscribe to the E-News from the Metropolis of San Francisco.
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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