Sunday, 8/31

Ë IB' Ματθαίου. 12th Sunday of Matthew.

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

Festival 12 noon

Monday, 9/1

Labor Day. Festival 12 noon

Sunday, 9/7

Ë Προ της Υψώσεως. Sunday before Holy Cross.

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

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!

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] 

For scheduling, facilities use, planning, and preparation purposes, we kindly request that all communication be directed to the church office.

Contact Voula at:  562-494-8929 or via email at [email protected]

Thank you for your cooperation!

We are so excited to begin another year of Panagia's Little Lambs for families with children birth to 4 years old. Our first class will meet on Wednesday, September 10 (and every Wednesday) from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Church. We are looking forward to seeing all of our little ones and how much they have grown over the summer; and especially looking forward to meeting new faces for play, sing, read, crafts, games and more. To REGISTER, please text Elizabeth Syrengelas (818) 618-3549 with your name, child's name and age.

Join Fr. Christos every Thursday morning from 11:00am - 12 noon for “Bible Study” starting on September 11. This class is a great opportunity to learn more about the Orthodox Faith and scripture.

CHOIR KICKOFF!

Come Sing With Us!

Do you love to sing? Are you looking for a way to get more involved in the life of our church? The Choir Kickoff is the perfect opportunity to join us in fellowship and music!

Meet in the hall on Thursday, September 11 at 6:30pm for dinner and singing. 

No experience is needed - just a passion for music and a heart ready to serve. Come grow in faith, friendship, and music.

"Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth." – Psalm 96:1

For Questions & information please contact us at [email protected]

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 first class will be on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Dear Assumption Church Community,

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 and pay is Thursday, September 5th. Please note that no late registrations will be accepted.

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

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.

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/