Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Publish Date: 2025-06-01
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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

06/01/2025

Sunday, 6/1

Ë Πατέρων Α’ Οικ. Συνόδου. Fathers of the 1st Council.

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

Youth Ministry Celebration

 

Thursday, 6/5

Bible Study 11am - 12 noon

 

Saturday, 6/7

Ë Ψυχοσάββατο. Saturday of Souls

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

 

Sunday, 6/8

Ë Της Πεντηκοστής. Holy Pentecost.

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


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Saints and Feasts

June 01

Fathers of the 1st Council

The heresiarch Arius was a Libyan by race and a protopresbyter of the Church of Alexandria. In 315, he began to blaspheme against the Son and Word of God, saying that He is not true God, consubstantial with the Father, but is rather a work and creation, alien to the essence and glory of the Father, and that there was a time when He was not. This frightful blasphemy shook the faithful of Alexandria. Alexander, his Archbishop, after trying in vain to correct him through admonitions, cut him off from communion and finally in a local council deposed him in the year 321. Yet neither did the blasphemer wish to be corrected, nor did he cease sowing the deadly tares of his heretical teachings; but writing to the bishops of other cities, Arius and his followers requested that his doctrine be examined, and if it were unsound, that the correct teaching be declared to him. By this means, his heresy became universally known and won many supporters, so that the whole Church was soon in an uproar.

Therefore, moved by divine zeal, the first Christian Sovereign, Saint Constantine the Great, the equal to the Apostles, summoned the renowned First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea, a city of Bithynia. It was there that the shepherds and teachers of the Church of Christ gathered from all regions in the year 325. All of them, with one mouth and one voice, declared that the Son and Word of God is one in essence with the Father, true God of true God, and they composed the holy Symbol of Faith up to the seventh article (since the remainder, beginning with "And in the Holy Spirit," was completed by the Second Ecumenical Council). Thus they anathematized the impious Arius of evil belief and those of like mind with him, and cut them off as rotten members from the whole body of the faithful.

Therefore, recognizing the divine Fathers as heralds of the Faith after the divine Apostles, the Church of Christ has appointed this present Sunday for their annual commemoration, in thanksgiving and unto the glory of God, unto their praise and honour, and unto the strengthening of the true Faith.


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Announcements

MEMORIAL SERVICE/ΜΝΗΜΟΣΥΝΟ

06/01/2025

Today we pray for the repose of the souls of the servants of God Charles James Critides (16 years), Ann Linardakis Critides (26 years) & Sophia Zemke (1 year). May their memory be eternal.


SOCIAL HOUR

06/01/2025

Sponsored by the Critides & Vorris 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] 


YOUTH MINISTRY CELEBRATION

06/01/2025

Today Sunday, June 1st, following church services, we will congratulate all graduates and celebrate a great year of community. GOYA, JOY, HOPE, SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lunch will be served.


ST. SOPHIA CAMP

06/01/2025

Registration IS OPEN for Saint Sophia Camp 2025! Sign up for one or both weeks at the "Greatest Greek Orthodox Camp In The World.”

Week #1: July 20th-July 26th 

Week #2: July 26th-August 2nd 

Check out the camp website saintsophiacamp.org for more information and to register. Hope you all can be part of the Faith, Fun and Fellowship that is Saint Sophia Camp. We can't wait to see you and make this summer one to remember! 


SUNSHINE/SENIOR CHRISTIAN'S CLUB

06/01/2025

It’s that time of the year again!
Please come and join us on
Tuesday, June 24, 2025, for our annual picnic.

We reserved the same location as the years before at Russ Park located at 3021 Blume Drive, Rossmoor, CA 90720. Lunch will be served from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. So, if you want to eat with us, please arrive before 2:00p.m. You are free to hang out for social hour from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Sunshine/Senior Christian’s club will provide the main course, which consists of hamburgers, hot dogs, condiments, sodas, water and all necessary utensils and supplies needed. This is a putlock style picnic, so we are asking you to bring fruits, salads, desserts, chips, Greek Coffee, or any side dishes that you may wish to share with others. Typically, we always plan for 70 to 80 people. Bring a friend, neighbor, your grandchildren, everyone is welcome to join us on this outing day. (There is a kid’s playground is nearby.)

Please note, that if you plan to bring a “furry friend,” the park does not allow animals to be OFF leash. Also, please remember to pick up after your furry friend.

Hope to see you all there for a joyful day,
Matoula Batshoun


BOOKSTORE

06/01/2025

Welcome to our bookstore. We have many wonderful items & gifts for your religious needs. The bookstore will be open after Liturgy every Sunday. 

We are in need of volunteers.

Please contact Fr. Christo at [email protected]


STEWARDSHIP

06/01/2025

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

06/01/2025

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.


OCMC

06/01/2025

Donate to the Orthodox Christian Mission Charity Scholarship

To donate toward the Eldoret Diocese-Bishop Neofitos Scholarship Fund please visit https://www.ocmc.org/serve-from-home/give. There you can help donate for a student named Ruth Wanjiru. Her dream is to complete medical training to become a surgeon. The course of study is 6 years (12 semesters) and the tuition / fees cost $1500 US per semester.


FESTIVAL BAKING SCHEDULE

06/01/2025

Festival  is just around the corner and our Festival is truly known for its authentic baked goods! That means the baking time, is ahead. It is with your hands and heart that we are so successful. Join us in the baking fun, learn new recipes and meet new people. We start at 9 am and will be serving lunch. Contact Lia Kakaris at 562-773-1778 or via email [email protected] and/or Voula Kitsios at [email protected] to let us know if you will join us. Please check the weekly bulletin or the church calendar for ANY CHANGES TO the baking schedule. MARK YOUR CALENDARS AS FOLLOWS:

 

JUNE 4 & 5                    BAKLAVA

JUNE 12                        TIROPITA

JUNE 18, 19 & 20          SPANAKOPITA

JUNE 25 & 26                DOLMATHES

JULY 9 & 10                  KOULOURAKIA

JULY 16 & 17                BOUGATSA

AUGUST 7            MELOMAKARONA & KOURABIEDES

AUGUST 21                   PASTAFLORA

AUGUST 25 - 28          PACKAGING OF SWEETS FOR SALE


METROPOLIS NEWS

06/01/2025

Stay Connected to the Metropolis: 

Text SFNEWS 22828 and subscribe to the E-News from the Metropolis of San Francisco.

Greek Village

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience where faith, culture, and adventure come together for a summer you’ll never forget at Our Greek Village immersion camp on June 15 - 21. Set against the beautiful backdrop of St. Nicholas Ranch, Greek Village is where campers immerse themselves in our  Orthodox faith, explore Greek heritage, and build lifelong friendships. Celebrate culture and language, live your faith. Register today: www.ourgreekvillage.com

Growing Orthodoxy Evangelism Conference

Join the Metropolis Missions and Evangelism Ministry for the 2025 Growing Orthodoxy Evangelism Conference. This gathering will be held June 9 – 11 at Saint Paul Greek Orthodox Church in Irvine, CA and will equip Orthodox Christians with practical tools for sharing the faith. The conference will feature inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, and meaningful discussions on evangelism. Information and registration: www.groworthodoxy.org/2025


C0MMUNITY GUIDE

06/01/2025

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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