GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
OF THE ASSUMPTION
June 16, 2021 - e-Bulletin Issue #348 - assumptionseattle.org
WEDNESDAY, June 16th
Strategic Plan Meeting via ZOOM: 6:30 pm

THURSDAY, June 17th
Studies in the Faith (Adult Catechism): 7:00 pm
ZOOM Meeting ID: 83 2527 4419
Passcode: 115790

SATURDAY, June 19th
SATURDAY OF THE SOULS
Matins: 8:45 am ~ Divine Liturgy: 10:00 am

SUNDAY, June 20th
HOLY PENTECOST (Father's Day)
Matins: 8:45 am ~ Divine Liturgy: 10:00 am
(No Memorials Allowed)

MONDAY, June 21st
MONDAY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Divine Liturgy: 10:00 am at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Wilkeson, WA.
(Holy Trinity OC is located at 431 Long St, Wilkeson, WA 98396)

WEDNESDAY, June 23rd
Stewardship Committee Meeting via ZOOM: 7:00 pm

THURSDAY, June 24th
NATIVITY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST
Matins: 8:45 am ~ Divine Liturgy: 10:00 am

SATURDAY, June 26th
Great Vespers or Small Compline: 4:00 pm

SUNDAY, June 27th
SUNDAY OF ALL SAINTS
Matins: 8:45 am ~ Divine Liturgy: 10:00 am
JUNE 20th IS FATHER'S DAY

The best way to honor your father is to pray for him. .
 
Did you know that Father’s Day is a tradition which was started in Spokane, Washington. It all started with a Mrs. John B. Dodd who first proposed the idea of a Father’s Day in 1909. Mrs. Dodd wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart. William Smart, a Civil War veteran, was widowed when his wife died in childbirth with their sixth child. Mr. Smart was left to raise the newborn and his other five children by himself on a rural farm in Eastern Washington. It was after Mrs. Dodd became an adult that she realized the strength and selflessness her father had shown in raising his children as a single parent.
 
The first Father's Day was observed on June 19, 1910 in Spokane Washington. In 1924 President Calvin Coolidge supported the idea of a national Father's Day. Finally in 1966 President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation declaring the 3rd Sunday of June as Father's Day.
 
Father's Day has become a day to not only honor your father, but stepfathers, uncles, grandfathers, foster fathers and Godfathers are honored on this day as well. Please make the celebration of Liturgy a priority on this day. 
+ Fr. Dean
ONLINE STREAMING OF ASSUMPTION CHURCH SERVICES
PODCAST OF FR. DEAN'S SUNDAY SERMON FROM 6/13/2021
We want to thank everyone who has become a 2021 Steward of the Church. With your support, the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption continues to sanctify us through the Sacraments and provide wonderful ministries that truly make a difference in our lives and in the lives of others.

While your gift makes all of this possible, Christian stewardship is much more than financial support ot the Church. It is a means by which you become closer to God by giving back a portion of His blessings in order to do His work.

If you do not see your name listed in the June monthly bulletin, it may be because you have not filled out a 2021 Stewardship pledge form or have not let us know what you plan to pledge for the 2021 year. Please complete this process as it helps us in the administration of our beloved parish.
Thank you to everybody that donated socks for the Philoptochos Service project for Mary's Place. We collected 94 pairs! May God Bless you all!

Thank you Ingrid Papahronis and Elaine Newtson for providing the Jubilee Women’s Center meal on May 26th. Together, Elaine and Ingrid provided a complete dinner of stuffed peppers, Mediterranean salad, cookies and fresh blueberries for 30 ladies recovering from homelessness. If you would like to help with the June 23rd meal, you can sign up using the below link or contact Alexis Katsis at (203) 314-5069 or boyda02@gmail.com.
JUNE & JULY ACOLYTE SCHEDULE

Below is the Acolyte Schedule for June and July. For those of you serving, please place the dates on your family calendar as it’s not always possible to send reminder texts. We do expect major changes in our state's COVID protocols on Church attendance beginning July 1st. In essence, on July 1st all restrictions may be lifted. If that does occur, we ask that you continue to follow the below acolyte schedule. Any adjustments to the acolyte schedule reflecting changes in COVID restrictions will be made to begin in August. 
  
  • Sat., June 19th – Saturday of Souls: Daniel Maschinsky with Gabriel
  • Sun., June 20th – Pentecost: Manny Xenos and Nick Cosmakos
  • Sun., June 27th – All Saints: Cameron, Christo, Elias and Stavros Mitchell
  • Sun., July 4th: 2nd Sunday of St. Matthew: Daniel Maschinsky with Gabriel
  • Sun., July 11th: 3rd Sunday of St. Matthew: Niko Pamboukas with Stefanos & Evangelos
  • Sat., July 17th: Feast of St. Maria of Antioch: Manny Xenos and Nick Cosmakos
  • Sun., July 18th: Sunday of the Holy Fathers: Gus Mehas with Athan, Maximos and Vasilios
  • Sun., July 25th: 5th Sunday of St. Matthew: Cameron Mitchell with Christo, Elias and Stavros

Manny, Nick, please note your assignment is on a Saturday.

Looking forward to serving with you this Summer. Please let me know if there are any questions. Finally, if you can’t serve when assigned, please send me (Fr. Dean) a text at (206) 818-0751. 

Thanks everyone for your gift of Time and Talents! 

+ Fr. Dean
METROPOLIS NEWS
METROPOLIS VIRTUAL CAMP 2021
Our Metropolis Summer Camp is back, and even though it is virtual, it promises to be another exciting, engaging and fun experience. All youth ages 8 – 18 (including recent high school graduates) can register now for this two week program which will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from July 19 – 30, 2021.
 
Activities will include daily cabin talks, prayer services, arts and crafts, cooking classes, evening activities and more! Participants will receive a camper box in the mail with supplies, camp gear and a few surprises. There are also still a few opportunities to be part of the Summer Camp Staff team for 2021. Be sure to check out their new Online Shop for all your favorite camp attire.
 
Visit www.gosfyouth.org for registration information, staff applications, and the online camp shop.
Are you ready to Exclaim your faith? Then the Young Adult League (YAL) Conference over Labor Day Weekend 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona is where you need to be! This will be the third YAL Conference since 2019 hosted by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco and promises to bigger and better than ever!