Sunday, 1/26

+ ΙΕ΄Λουκά. 15th Sunday of Luke

   Orthros 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.

Sunday School

Orthodox Catechism Class

Wednesday, 1/29

Panagia’s Little Lambs 10am -11am

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

Thursday, 1/30

+ Των Τριών Ιεραρχών. Synaxis of the Three Hierarchs.

    Orthros & Divine Liturgy 9:00 am.

Bible Study 11am - 12noon

Sunday, 2/2

+ Υπαπαντή του Σωτήρος Χριστού, Presentation of our Lord.

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

Sunday School

GOYA, Joy/Hope meeting

Today we pray for the repose of the souls of the servants of God Mesehete Berhan Mamo (27 years), Neshete Gabriel Mamo (1 year), Dimitra Alexiou (4 years), Paraskevas Borovilos (34 years). May their memory be eternal.

Sponsored by the Mamo family. 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]

Join us on Thursday, February 20 at 6pm for the Tsiknopepti “Smoky Thursday” dinner.

Tsiknopempti is a festive Greek tradition marking the last meat feast before great Lent. It’s celebrated with grilled meats, dancing and joyful gatherings, bringing family and friends together for food and dance. Everyone is welcome. The event is free.

We are excited to invite you to our annual Glendi Celebration, an evening filled with the spirit of Philoxenia. Join us in honoring this beautiful tradition through dance, music, and fellowship!

Event Details

Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025

Location: John & Helen Apostle Community Center
Schedule:

5:00 PM: Social Hour and no-host bar

6:00 PM: Dinner and performances by our Dance Groups and opportunity drawing

8:00 PM: Live Greek Music begins

Tickets

$85/Adult

$60/Child

VIP Tables Available

Pre-sale only! Tickets must be purchased in advance by January 29, 2025. 

Important Notes:

No tickets will be sold at the door. This event will sell out, so secure your spot early!

Purchase your tickets here: https://lbgreekdance.square.site/

Once your tickets are purchased, your reservation will be confirmed.

We are not accepting Venmo, cash or check for glendi ticket purchases. The Square site is the only way to make reservations and purchase tickets.                             

We look forward to sharing this special evening of Philoxenia with you! 

Warm regards,

The Assumption Greek Dance Advisory Committee

February 2 - Tom Soupos (6 months)

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

Contact Voula at [email protected] or call 562.494.8929 to request your church year-end tax receipt for 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.

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: 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, January 26, 2025.

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Please note that the Memorial services will be on the 1st and 3rd Sunday every month. To schedule a memorial, please contact the church office.

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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.

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