Sunday, 10/16

+ Δ’ Λουκά, Ζ’ Οικ. Συνόδου. Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council.

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

Sunday School

Wednesday, 10/19

Panagia’s Little Lambs 10am - 11am

Greek School 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Sunday, 10/23

+ ΣΤ’ Λουκά, 6th Sunday of Luke.

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

Sunday School

General Meeting: Join us after church services on Sunday, October 16, 2022 for a discussion on: "HOW TO MENTALLY SURVIVE AND THRIVE THE HOLIDAY SEASON", Presented by Bianca Konstantinidis, MS, LMFT 92340, CEDS-S RSVP by October 14, 2022 via email liakakarisphiloptochoslb@yahoo.com

Philoptochos Team AGAPE ALZHEIMER’S WALK: On October 29, 2022 in Long Beach. Alzheimer's has hit our community recently and we at Philoptochos are participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's care, support, and research.  We ask that you stand with us in this fight by joining our team? Registration is easy; visit our Walk to End Alzheimer's page to join us by clicking on the link  below: http://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=15403&pg=team&team_id=777000 

If you're unable to participate, please consider making a donation to our fundraising efforts. Every dollar you donate helps the Alzheimer's Association® provide care and support to all those facing Alzheimer's and all other dementia, and advance critical research

Holiday Bake Sale: We will start receiving orders for the upcoming holiday season for baklava, melomakarona, kourabiethes, karithopita, koulourakia and take and bake galaktoboureko beginning October 15 for pick-up before Thanksgiving and Christmas. Spanakopites and tiropites only on special order.

This Sunday's social hour is sponsored by Pete & Maria Ragias. Thank you. If you want to sponsor any Sunday's social hour please contact Voula at 562-494-8929 or via email at office@assumptionlb.org.

Jr. GOYA and Sr. GOYA Halloween Movie Night - October 23rd @ 6pm

Who ya gonna call?! The GOYANS called and their votes are in for...GHOSTBUSTERS (the original version)! 

Join us if you dare for GOYA Halloween Movie Night in the church plateia on October 23rd at 6:00pm (Movie starts at 6:30pm) Bring your lawn chairs, bean bags and blankets and join us for pizza, popcorn, creepy treats and some jump scares under the spooky night sky. See you there!

We will celebrate the annual “OXI” Day on Sunday, October 30, 2022 following church service in the Cultural Center during coffee hour.

We invite our parishioners, to stay and enjoy a dessert reception while the students reciting their poems and be proud of their Greek heritage.

It’s already fall, and every year Philoptochos reaches out and feeds the less fortunate during this blessed season. You will be receiving our request for donations soon in the mail. Last year because of your generosity, we received and gave $6,000 to six charities that helped feed over 300 Families. Once again, this year, we are asking for your help. How Can You Help? A $30.00 Donation will Help Feed a Family.

You can make a monetary donation, no later than November 1, 2022, by using: Venmo@Philoptochos-Long Beach; Or Mail your Check (Payable to Assumption Philoptochos Thanksgiving Drive) to: 7910 E. Garner Street Long Beach, CA 90808

The Southern California Cretans’ Association is hosting their annual Cretan Glendi on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at St. Anthony Greek Orthodox Church in Pasadena featuring musicians from Crete. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails at 5:30 pm with dinner and dancing to follow. A percentage of the proceeds will benefit the Association's Scholarship Fund. For reservations, please contact Helen at (818) 618-4963.

Join Fr. Christos on Zoom every other Wednesday night 10/26 11/9, 23 12/7,21 1/4,18 2/1,15. at 7:00pm." This class is a great opportunity to learn more about the Orthodox Faith and scripture. It is also required for those who are preparing for Baptism/Chrismation. Have your bible ready! (Any English translation is fine). 

Zoom link will be emailed.  

We will have our rehearsals the following Thursdays: 11/3 & 12/8 from 7pm to 8:30pm in the hall.

For the rest of the year, we will be singing on these Sundays: 10/23, 11/13, 11/27, 12/11, 12/18.

Thanksgiving Celebration

Please come and join us in your dressed in your Fall attire because pictures will be taken and shared on our Facebook page. RSVP by no later than November 10^th to Matoula (714) 705-9316 or Voula (562) 494-8929. If you need a ride to the event, indicate so when making your reservations

Where:  BIG E PIZZA 3225 Pacific Coast Highway Signal Hill, CA 90755

When:   Tuesday, November 15^th

Time:    12:00 noon

October 23 - George & Rodoula Loizides (3 years)

                     Alex Chrysanthis (40 days)

                     Manolis Fragoudakis (40 days)

The bookstore has many wonderful items & gifts for your religious needs. The bookstore will be open after Liturgy to 1pm. Please contact Zoe Falley at (714)366-0001 or zypyzoe@yahoo.com to schedule your shopping experience.

If you are new to the community and want to become a 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.

TO ALL OUR PARISHIONERS,

PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CARS PARKED AT THE CHURCH PARKING LOT ON SUNDAYS AFTER SERVICES. WE CLOSE THE GATE AT 1 PM AND YOU WON’T BE ABLE TO ACCESS YOUR CARS.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.

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