Masks are required at all times in the Church, Community Center, and Church Office
General Assembly is scheduled for Sunday, March 13, 2022 after Coffee Hour in the Community Center -- This is a continuation of the December 12, 2021 General Assembly
OATH OF OFFICE: The 2022 Parish Council members will be present in church TODAY to receive the "Affirmation of Office" at a special service at the end of the Divine Liturgy. Congratulations to continuing members and to new members.
AT-HOME ANTIGEN RAPID SELF-TESTS AVAILABLE: We have been given Covid-19 At-Home Antigen Rapid Self-Tests which were kindly and generously given to us by Pawtucket City Hall. We thank them for thinking of our church. If you would like to be given any test kits to take home with you, please ask a Parish Council member in the Narthex upon your arrival to church TODAY, and they will be provided to you.
METROPOLITAN METHODIOS Particiates in 1st Salutations to the Theotokos at Assumption: Please join us in church on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 7pm at which time our 1st Salutations to the Theotokos church service will begin. We are blessed and very pleased to inform you that His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of the Metropolis of Boston will be present at our Assumption parish on that day and will be participating in the service. We will then gather together in our Assumption Community Center for some refreshments.
ARCHDIOCESE - UKRAINE RELIEF FUND: We will be joining the efforts of the Archdiocese to offer what we can through the IOCC to all brothers and sisters affected by the war in the region of Ukrainia, regardless of nationality or religion. To make a donation, please go to https://www.goarch.org/donate/ukraine. In response to the tragic humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, and the immediate aid needed there, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announced a major fundraising effort that will help those most affected by the Russian invasion. The first action taken by Archbishop Elpidophoros was to donate $100,000 to the Ecumenical Patriarchate to support the efforts of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine. Archbishop Elpidophoros also announced the creation of the Ukrainian Relief Effort which was established in collaboration with International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC).Together, the Archdiocese and IOCC aim to raise $1 Million for both immediate and long-term support of the Ukrainian people. See attached flyer for more information.
CARDI'S HUMANITARIAN RELIEF EFFORT: Barrington local Larissa Vlasov, originally from Ukraine, is the Advertising Director of Cardi’s Furniture and with their aid created a colossal humanitarian relief effort that will be collected on March 12th and sent to Ukraine. If you would like to donate to this relief effort, boxes will be located in our Community Center. Donations can be dropped off this week, Monday March 7th through Thursday March 10th between the hours of 8:30am and 1:30pm. One of our parishioners will deliver our donation boxes to Cardi's Furniture at the designated drop-off time on Saturday, March 11th. See attached flyer listing items most urgently needed.
ADULT CLASS SEMINAR: Following our study, “Aspects of Greek Civilization”, we will continue with the reading of Aeschylus’ classic masterpiece, “The Persians” — This tragedy is based on the historic events of the Persian defeat in the battles of Marathon and Salamis. Although it is a celebration of the Greek victory, Aeschylus describes the universal experience of suffering caused by the wars from the perspective of one of the losers and shows sympathy and compassion towards those who lost their beloved ones. Classes are currently taking place via Zoom on Monday evenings from 7pm to 8:30pm and will continue thru and including April 11th. If you are interested in joining the class or for more information, please call John Lyssikatos at 401-728-4452. See attached flyer for more information.
LENTEN VESPERS: As is the case every year during Great Lent, we will be celebrating Lenten Vespers every Sunday evening at 5pm at various area Orthodox Churches. The first of these will take place on the eve of Sunday March 13th at 5pm, which is the Sunday of Orthodoxy, at St. Mary’s Parish, 249 High Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island / 401-726-1202. The preacher will be His Grace Bishop John of Worcester. Choirs from various area Orthodox Churches will be participating and singing hymns. Priests and parishioners from the member churches of the Association of Rhode Island Orthodox Clergy will be participating. A reception will follow in their Community Center. Do not miss this opportunity! See the attached flyer for the full schedule.
PHILOPTOCHOS EASTER BREAD: The ladies of our St. Barbara Philoptochos Society will be making their delicious Easter Bread. Please place your orders by the April 2nd deadline. The price of the bread is $12 per loaf. To place your order, please call Elaine Sioras at 401-724-1031 or 401-617-7950 or email elainesioras@gmail.com. Pick-ups will be on Saturday, April 16th from 10am to 1pm and after Church on Palm Sunday, April 17th. All orders must be paid for at the time of pick-up. See attached flyer for all of the details.
GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS: This year’s Greek Independence Day celebrations will take place on Tuesday March 22nd at 12 Noon at Pawtucket City Hall and at 4pm at the Rhode Island State House in Providence followed by a reception to take place at Church of the Annunciation, 175 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island.
GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY DOXOLOGY and GREEK SCHOOL PROGRAM: On Sunday, March 27th, at the end of the Divine Liturgy, we will sing the doxology honoring the heroes, our fallen mothers and fathers, of the Greek Revolution for their faith and heroism in fighting for our homeland during the Greek Revolution. Also, the Greek School students will celebrate Greek Independence Day with a short program in the Community Center after the Divine Liturgy. Reception will be hosted by the PTO in the Community Center
PALM SUNDAY LUNCHEON: Our traditional Palm Sunday Luncheon will take place in the Community Center immediately following church on Palm Sunday, April 17, 2022. Enjoy some felllowship while you enjoy a delicious meal on Palm Sunday. See the attached flyer for reservation information. Tickets will be available for purchase beginning next Sunday after church in the Community Center. Tickets are $25 for Adults, $15 for Ages 15 and under, and Free for Ages 6 and under (Mac & Cheese / Cheese Pizza / Fries). See attached flyer for more information.
ASSUMPTION CHURCH WEBSITE: Visit our Assumption Church website at https://www.assumptionri.org/. On our homepage are "Virtual Candle" and "Virtual Tray" options which make these donations very easy. In addition, there are many other categories for making donations right on our website. On the homepage, click on the "Donations" tab and then on the "General Donations" button that says "Learn More". We thank you for your contributions which are crucial to the survival of our church.
IF BAD WEATHER STRIKES:
Today's Sunday Bulletin and Coffee Hour are sponsored
in loving memory of PANAGIOTIS KOTZAGEORGIS
by his daughter Presbytera Xanthippi Zymaris, son-in-law Rev. Fr. Philip Zymaris,
and grandchildren Kleanthis, Christina, Panagiotis, Aggelos, and Demetra
MAY HIS MEMORY BE ETERNAL
