Masks are no longer required in Church or in the Community Center.
Anyone wishing to wear a mask can voluntarily continue to do so.
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.
PALM SUNDAY LUNCHEON TODAY: Our traditional Palm Sunday Luncheon will take place in the Community Center immediately following church TODAY Palm Sunday, April 17, 2022. Enjoy some fellowship while you enjoy a delicious meal on Palm Sunday. See the attached flyer for reservation information. Tickets are available for purchase 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 reservation information.
PHILOPTOCHOS EASTER BREAD PICK-UPS TODAY: Pick-ups will be after Church TODAY Palm Sunday, April 17th. All orders must be paid for at the time of pick-up.
PHILOPTOCHOS PASTRY PICK-UPS TODAY: Pick-ups will be after Church TODAY Palm Sunday, April 17th. All orders must be paid for at the time of pick-up.
GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY BOSTON PARADE: The annual Greek Independence Day Boston Parade will take place on Sunday, May 1st, beginning at 1pm. The parade route will proceed down Boylston Street from Mass Ave. to Charles Street. There will be a celebration "On the Park" at the Boston Common immediately following the parade at the Parkman Bandstand. The parade is presented by the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England in cooperation with the Metropolis of Boston, the Consulate General of Greece, and the Mayor's Office of Special Events and Tourism. See attached flyer for more information.
PAWTUCKET TO MARCH IN BOSTON GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE: After so many years, we are going to be participating as a church in the Boston Greek Independence Day Parade scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 1, 2022 beginning at 1pm. Please plan on attending and joining together for this very special event so that our parish will project a good showing of who we are as the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Orthros and Divine Liturgy will begin an hour earlier on May 1st, the day of the parade, to accommodate anyone who wishes to march in the parade together as Assumption Parish.
GOYA GODPARENT LUNCHEON: Assumption GOYA will be sponsoring a Godparent Luncheon on Sunday, May 22, 2022. This will give us an opportunity to participate in liturgy together and share a meal. This luncheon is not only an opportunity for our youth to bring their Godparent, but for all to enjoy Liturgy with their Godparent or Godchild. Ticket sales will start on Sunday, May 1st and will be sold up until Sunday, May 15th. Please save the date!
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.