December 11
Assumption Church
Publish Date: 2016-12-11
Bulletin Contents
Assumption Church
General Information
- Phone:
- (203) 748-2992
- Fax:
- (203) 748-7747
- Email:
- frnikolas@agoc.us
- Web:
- http://www.agoc.us
- Street Address:
- 30 Clapboard Ridge Road
- Danbury, CT 06811
Contact Information
Services Schedule
Orthros at 9am Sundays
Liturgy at 10am Sundays
Past Bulletins
- Publish Date:
- 2017-06-04
- Publish Date:
- 2017-05-28
- Publish Date:
- 2017-05-21
- Publish Date:
- 2017-05-14
- Publish Date:
- 2017-05-07
- Publish Date:
- 2017-04-30
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Daniel 3.26,27.
Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers.
Verse: For you are just in all you have done.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 3:4-11.
BRETHREN, when Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. On account of these the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience. In these you once walked, when you lived in them. But now put them all away; anger, wrath, malice, slander, and foul talk from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old nature with its practices and have put on the new nature, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. Here there cannot be Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free man, but Christ is all, and in all.
Gospel Reading
11th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 14:16-24
The Lord said this parable: "A man once gave a great banquet, and invited many; and at the time of the banquet he sent his servant to say to those who had been invited, 'Come; for all is now ready.' But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, 'I have bought a field, and I go out and see it; I pray you, have me excused.' And another said, 'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I must go to examine them; I pray you, have me excused.' And another said, 'I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.' So the servant came and reported this to his master. Then the householder in anger said to his servant, 'Go out quickly to the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor and maimed and blind and lame.' And the servant said, 'Sir, what you commanded has been done, and there is still room.' And the master said to the servant, 'Go out to the highways and hedges, and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled. For I tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste my banquet. For many are called, but few are chosen.'"
Weekly Bulletin
Memorial Service: Today’s Memorial Service is offered in loving memory of Christo Neckles - 40 day and in loving memory of Maria Manolakes - 1 year. May their Memory be Eternal
Agape Coffee Fellowship: Today’s Agape Coffee Fellowship is sponsored in loving memory of Maria Manolakes by her children, grandchildren and family and in loving memory of Christo Neckles by his wife Helen and family.
Artoklasia/Blessing of Five Loaves: In honor of the Feast day of Saint Nikolaos (Dec. 6th), by Nikos and Fevri Gkanatsios.
Church Life: Sarantismos/Newborn Blessing - Teresa Olana, daughter of Alexandra and David Carroll of Hopewell Junction, NY. Long Life and Health
Baptism - Andrew Mark, son of Marina Davitiani and Marcel Cuecu of Danbury, CT. Godparents are Christinel and Roxana Sacarin. Long Life and Health
Sunday School Christmas pageant celebration: We encourage ALL Sunday School Students to participate in this wonderful celebration. In this busy time of year it is so easy to lose sight of the true meaning of Christmas. This is a great way for us all to remember to focus on God’s love and the gift of Jesus Christ. This year’s Christmas Pageant will take place on Sunday December 18th immediately following Divine Liturgy. We will be having rehearsals as follows, it is important that students attend all rehearsals:
- Sunday Dec. 11th - Students from all grades - After Sunday School
- Saturday December 17th, All Students at 9:30 am
- Sunday December 18th, please be at church by 10:00 am. Light your candle, venerate the icons and report directly to your classroom. We look forward to working with all of you and we thank you for your cooperation.
Ladies Philoptochos Society: The Ladies Philoptochos will be selling homemade Vasilopita’s from Agia Skepi Monastery located in White Haven, PA. They are $15 each; they weigh 2 pounds and will be delivered in freezer bags - we hope to distribute them December 18th. We are purchasing only 50 Vasilopita. If you would like to purchase a Vasilopita please have a check made out to "Ladies Philoptochos" in an envelope with your name and phone number written on the outside of the envelope and leave it at the mail center in the Philoptochos slot or see a Philoptochos member at the Agape Coffee Fellowship.
If you would like to receive information and updates from our Ladies Philoptochos Society please send your email address to Nitsa Carino at ctmom123@aol.com to be added to our distribution list.
Adopt a Friend Toy Drive is in full swing! We only have THIS Sunday 12/11 and next Sunday 12/18 to collect an unwrapped toy for children ages 3 to 13. Please stop by the table during coffee fellowship and drop off your toy donation THIS SUNDAY 12/11 AND NEXT SUNDAY 12/18 ONLY. NO SIGN UP NECESSARY. Any questions please email Michele Harovas mharovasrn@gmail.com
Holiday Food Baskets: Please bring canned and boxed food items for the Holiday Food Baskets in the vestibule of the Church. These food items will be given to a local food pantry to help those in need. During this holiday season, let us remember and also teach our children to remember those who have need. Let us share our blessings!
Poinsettias & Christmas Decorations: Our Church will again be decorated with Poinsettia Plants and Christmas decorations. Please consider making a donation towards the Christmas decorations. Thank you!!
Christmas Donation Envelopes: Your donations to YOUR Church directly support and benefit YOUR Parish. Please, during this season of sharing and caring; remember your gift to YOUR Church. Thank you.
AHEPA News: Thanks to all who attended and volunteered at the December Ahepa movie and dinner. A great evening was had by all and the food was fantastic. During this Season of Giving, the Order of AHEPA invites the community to give a gift that will make a difference in people's lives through the AHEPA Charitable Foundation which provides disaster relief, support for America's military, and contributions to the needy of Greece.