REV. FR. EVANGELOS GEORGIADIS SCHOLARSHIP 2022: When our former parish priest Rev. Fr. Evangelos Georgiadis passed away in May 2019, his family decided to form a scholarship fund in his memory to be awarded to a graduating high school senior who is part of our Assumption Church family. If you would like to be considered for the 2022 Rev. Fr. Evangelos Georgiadis Scholarship in the amount of $1000, please note that May 15th is the deadline to send all requirements to the Attention of Fr. Philip Zymaris in an envelope marked "PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL" -- Please see attached flyer listing all requirements in detail. Application is attached.
ASSUMPTION PTO ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Assumption PTO is pleased to announce that the Annual PTO Scholarship Program is back. The Scholarship will award one graduating high school senior of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church with a scholarship towards furthering their education at an accredited two or four-year college, university or vocational school. Each applicant will be evaluated on their participation and fellowship within the parish community. Student participation will be verified accordingly by the Sunday School director, Greek School director, Father Philip, and PTO Board members as needed. Scholarship will be awarded to the student scoring the highest out of the possible 60 points. Applications will be anonymous to those individuals reviewing and scoring the applications and essays. Application deadline is May 21st. Please send all requirements to the Attention of Fr. Philip Zymaris in an envelope marked "PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL" – For more information, if you would like an application, or if you would like to make a donation to the PTO Scholarship Fund, please contact the PTO at pto@assumptionri.org or speak directly with a board member.
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 May 1st and will be sold up until Sunday, May 15th. Please save the date!
GREEK SCHOOL AND SUNDAY SCHOOL (GRADUATION AND PROMOTION): Greek School and Sunday School Presentation of Certificates and Graduation Ceremony for the 2021-2022 school year will take place on June 5, 2022 in the Community Center after the Divine Liturgy. There will be a short Greek School program. A Coffee Hour/Reception will be hosted by the Assumption PTO.
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.
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.
Christos Anesti – Christ is Risen!!!
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! ΑΛΗΘΩΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ Ο ΚΥΡΙΟΣ!
Today's Sunday Bulletin is sponsored
by The Michalopoulos Family
in loving memory of THEODOROS MICHALOPOULOS
on the 6-month anniversary of his passing
May His Memory Be Eternal