Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption
December 2, 2020 - Issue #325
Youth & Young Adult Christmas Reception
from Metropolitan Gerasimos

DATE: Friday, December 11, 2020
TIME: 6:30pm - 8:15 pm PST
WHO: All youth, young adults, & families are invited!
REGISTRATION & MORE INFO: click here
All youth, young adults, and families are invited to join us for a Virtual Christmas Reception, hosted by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco.

We will begin the evening praying the service of the Paraklesis to the Theotokos, followed by a virtual tour of the Metropolis House and discussion with His Eminence, and conclude with some virtual Christmas caroling!

Please register in advance to receive your unique link to join us on Zoom. You can sign up to help chant the Paraklesis, or participate in our virtual caroling on our website listed below.

DATE: Friday, December 11, 2020
TIME: 6:30pm - 8:15 pm PST
WHO: All youth, young adults, and their families are invited!
REGISTRATION & MORE INFO: click here
Virtual Advent Giving Tree
Questions? Please contact Kristina Mehas
(206) 390-7233 — kmmehas@gmail.com
Philoptochos News
from Teresa Delarose
Advent Tree (see flyer above)

The Advent Christmas Tree is also going with gift cards this year due to the virus. If you would like to donate a gift card to a needy child, please send them to the church labeling the donation for Philoptochos----Advent Tree.

Deadline is December 6, 2020

Thank-you, Teresa Delarose
We are pleased to share with you that the PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation will once again offer $250,000 in scholarship awards to 40 exceptional Greek American undergraduates.

The application is currently available on our website, and the deadline to apply is Sunday, January 31, 2021. The scholarships will be distributed at our Awards Ceremony and Gala, which will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2021.

Our scholarship awards are available to all undergraduate students of Hellenic descent. They are offered to recognize students of high scholastic achievement for their accomplishments, and to provide support to those in financial need.

  • $200,000 awarded to 20 students based on financial need and academic achievement.
  • $50,000 awarded to 20 students based solely on academic achievement.
  • $20,000 specifically awarded to music and arts majors.

The Foundation strives to promote education which, combined with the values of our Faith and Heritage, encourages and guides our scholarship recipients to become significant achievers and contribute meaningfully to society.

We thank you for your assistance and support.

All my best, Peter C. Korbakes

Director of Scholarships
PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation
8501 W. Higgins Rd., Ste. 210
Chicago, IL 60631
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic we are streaming live video so parishioners may attend liturgical services from their homes. We want to thank Gus Mehas for leading this effort.

please click here to view the live broadcast of a service

please click here to view archives of services
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Friday December 4th - Barbara the Great Martyr
• Matins (Orthros): 8:45 am
• Divine Liturgy: 10 am

Saturday December 5th - Savas the Sanctified
• Matins (Orthros): 8:45 am
• Divine Liturgy: 10 am
• Great Vespers: 4 pm

Sunday December 6th - 10th Sunday of Luke & Nicholas the Wonderworker
• Matins (Orthros): 8:45 am
• Divine Liturgy: 10 am

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE
DURING PANDEMIC




40 parishioners maximum

During the pandemic, please refer to our website: (click here)

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Thursday December 3rd
• Catechism Class: 7 pm
—via Zoom
FROM THE CORONAVIRUS

Please click here to read prayers of protection from sickness
NAMEDAYS


Wednesday December 2nd
• Habakkuk the Prophet
• Our Righteous Father Cyril of Phileus
• Myrope the Martyr of Chios
• Joannicos the Monk of Devich
• Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia
• Theophilos the Hermit

Thursday December 3rd
• The Holy Prophet Sophonias (Zephaniah)
• Our Righteous Father John, Bishop and Hesychast
• Holy Martyrs Agapius and Seleucius
• Theodore, Archbishop of Alexandria
• Angelis the New Martyr
• Karpos the Hieromartyr

Friday December 4th
• Barbara the Great Martyr
• John the Righteous of Damascus
• New Hieromartyr Seraphim, Bishop of the Phanar in Greece
• Juliana the Martyr of Heliopolis
• Alexander Hotovitzky, New Hieromartyr of Russia, Missionary to America

Saturday December 5th
• Sabbas the Sanctified
• Holy Martyr Diogenes
• Philotheos the Righteous of Mount Athos
• Nektarios the Bulgarian

Sunday December 6th - 10th Sunday of Luke
• Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra
• Nicholas the New Martyr of Asia Minor

Monday December 7th
• Ambrose, Bishop of Milan
• Athenodoros the Martyr of Mesopotamia
• Righteous Father Gerasimus, Ascetic of Euboia

Tuesday December 8th
• Forefeast of the Conception by St. Anna of the Most Holy Theotokos
• Patapius the Righteous of Thebes
• Apollo, Tychikos, Sosthenes, Cephas, Epaphroditos, Caesar, & Onesiphoros, Apostles of the 70

Contact our Director Rachael Pamboukas with any questions
(206) 850-4110

rachaelpamboukas@hotmail.com
Fellowship Hour
 
If you would like to host a Fellowship Hour, please contact Ingrid Papahronis
(206) 932-8085
Missions Corner

For more information about GOCA Missions Corner, or to be a part of the GOCA Missions Committee, or to volunteer at the OCMC Fundraiser, please contact OCMC Ambassador, Penny Peppes:  ellinas1@msn.com
Interested in Ushering?

All parishioners are welcome to help usher during Sunday liturgy or other large services such as Feast Days. There will always be a Parish Council member present to explain the duties involved such as managing the candles, passing the stewardship trays, and ushering for Holy Communion.

If you are interested in offering your services as an usher, please call the church office and give your name to Jillian. She will call you when there is a need for extra ushers. 206-323-8557
Serving in the Altar

All boys eight years and older are welcome to come serve in the altar on Sundays. Please be sure to arrive at the start of liturgy. If your son is younger than eight and interested in serving, they are welcome during any weekday service as long as a parent is present.  

For more information contact Nick Cosmakos at 425-742-2308
Daughters of Penelope
 
The Daughters of Penelope have an exciting and fun filled calendar of events planned. If you would like to be apprised of upcoming events &/or information about Seattle Daughters of Penelope Chapter, e-mail us hpoulias@hotmail.com
Maids of Athena

The mission of the AHEPA Family is to promote Hellenism, Education, Philanthropy, Civic Responsibility, and Family and Individual Excellence

If you are a young woman 14-27 years old and would like more information please go to the national web site.

If you are interested in joining our local Chapter Alethea 2, please contact Abby Gray