Sunday, 8/17

Ë I' Ματθαίου. 10th Sunday of Matthew.

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

Sunday, 8/24

Ë IA' Ματθαίου. 11th Sunday of Matthew.

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

Today we pray for the repose of the souls of the servants of God Panagiotis Giannopoulos (4 years), Dimitrios Batsaras (15 months), Panagiota Zachos (40 days). 

May their memory be eternal.

Sponsored by the Giannopoulos family & Batsaras 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] 

Dear Assumption Families,

Join us for the 2025/2026 Youth Ministry Season STARTING SEPTEMBER 7th.  Register for SUNDAY SCHOOL and GOYA, JOY/HOPE all at once using the link below. 

Youth Ministry link- https://forms.gle/S4iVuJJ9237WN6Zs

We are excited to create lasting memories together!

Dear Assumption Church Community,

We are excited to announce that registration for Greek School is now open! Classes are available for both adults (ages 18 and up) and children in Pre-K through 6th grade. Please use the Google links below for registration and payment. 

Adults (18 and over): https://forms.gle/9oRs4VDqLNUDxCB1A

Children (Pre- through 6th): https://forms.gle/Bzd1dYrFqpSuoyLw8

Classes take place on Wednesdays. Orientation and welcome on Wednesday, September 10th. First day of classes on September 16th. 

The deadline to register is Thursday, September 5th. Please note that no late registrations will be accepted.

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your connection to Greek language and culture!

For more information, please contact the church office at 562-494-8929.

We are looking forward to another wonderful school year!

Assumption Greek School 

The Helen Apostle Scholarship will be covering all our youth who have registered for St. Sophia Camp.

Please email [email protected] with the name of your camper.

Fr. Christos Kanakis

Be a Part of our Annual Festival – Labor Day Weekend, Aug. 30, 31 Sep. 1!

Dear Assumption members & friends,

We hope this message finds you well and that you are enjoying a restful and joyful summerAs we prepare for our 76th Annual Assumption Greek Festival, we are reaching out with sincere gratitude and humility to ask for your continued support. This beloved tradition is a cherished opportunity for us to extend our filoxenia - our spirit of hospitality - by welcoming friends, family, and neighbors to experience the richness of our culture, music, food, and faith.

To ensure the continued success of this important fundraiser for our parish, we are kindly seeking donations in several key areas. Your generosity plays a vital role in making this event a meaningful and memorable experience for all who attend.

The Necessity contributions are the foundation of our Festival and we cannot do it without your help. A list of specific needs has been emailed to our community. Donations are accepted via Check, Venmo @LBAssumption or PayPal link on our church website: assumptionlb.org Please include a notation (e.g., “Festival Donation”) when donating!

In addition to financial support, we also welcome your time and talents. If you are able to volunteer during the festival, we would be most grateful. Please reach out to our volunteer coordinator, Kathy Vlahakis, at [email protected] to express your interest. She will gladly include you in all relevant communications leading up to the event.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and continued commitment to our community.

With appreciation,
Jerry Polychrones, Festival Chairman

 Festival Baking Schedule

Join in the baking fun, learn new recipes and meet new people.

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.

We start at 9 am and will be serving lunch.

AUGUST 21                   PASTAFLORA

AUGUST 25 - 28          PACKAGING OF SWEETS FOR SALE

Come enjoy the Finest Food, Fun, and Friends! Saint Sophia Philoptochos is bringing back its Epicurean Journey with Friends, featuring "A Taste of Crete" with Food Network star Chef Christina Xenos! You'll savor a 4-course gourmet Cretan dinner with selected Greek wines from Greecious Wines. A Greek marketplace, silent auction and wine raffle help make it an evening to remember.  At the Huffington Center, Saturday, September 6 at 6PM. Reserve tickets at: https://www.stsophiaphiloptochos.org/epicurean-journey or contact Kellie Noyes: [email protected] / 818-424-4609.

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]

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.

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.

Stay Connected to the Metropolis: 

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

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METROPOLIS YAL CONFERENCE – LABOR DAY WEEKEND!

The YAL (Young Adult League) Conference hosted by the Metropolis of San Francisco is coming up soon! Join us in Seattle, WA from August 28 – September 1, 2025 for an immersive weekend of Fellowship, Service, Worship and Witness. Young adults ages 18 – 35 will engage in a wide array of workshops that expand on the Conference theme, “RENEW”, giving them the opportunity to spiritually recharge, re-engage with their Orthodox identity, and recommit to life in the Church. Visit www.sanfran.goarch.org/YAL2025 to register today!

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:

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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/