Agape Coffee Fellowship: Today’s Coffee Fellowship is sponsored by our Ladies Philoptochos.  Thank you to our volunteer coffee hostesses.

40-Day Blessing: Nicholas, son of John and Maggie Papadoulias of Ridgefield, CT receives his 40-day blessing today. Congratulations! Να μας ζήσει!

Youth Choir Singing Today!

GOYA meeting after church Today!

Calendar at a Glance

• Jan 30 (Th) - Doxology & Divine Liturgy (9:50a) Synaxis of The Three Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, & John Chrysostom
• Jan 31 **NEW DATE** (F) - Philoptochos 5th Annual Membership Night @ 6:00p
• Feb 2 (Su) - Godparent/Godchild Sunday and Teaching a/k/a "Let Us Attend" Liturgy with special Breakfast Buffet
• Feb 9 (Su) - GO RED Sunday
• Feb 21 (F) - Family Game Night
• Feb 22 (Sa) - Saturday of Souls - Doxology & Divine Liturgy (9:50a) 

Assumption Church 2020 Stewardship Ministry Pledge Cards NOW AVAILABLE! 

With the 2020 Calendar year upon us, we are truly thankful for you and your family here in our Church.  Pledge Cards are available at the Candle Stand/Pangari and have been mailed with 2019 Year End Statements.  Please fill out a Pledge Card for the 2020 year to ensure the ongoing success of the programs and ministries undertaken for the spiritual needs of the families entrusted to our care.  You are a vital part of our Church Community and together as one Family and with God's help, we can continue to preach and teach the Good News of Peace and Love, with fervor of the faith, in thanksgiving and continuing commitment to serving Christ and His Church.

*NEW* 2020 Ecclesiastical Calendars:  Our Parish's 2020 Ecclesiastical Calendars have arrived and are available for pick up in the vestibule/exo-narthex of the Church and upon request made to a Parish Council member or to the Church Office.  The Calendar features full-color icons, the names of Saints in Greek and English, a fasting guide, and daily Scripture readings and commemorations following the liturgical protocol of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.  Most importantly, the Calendar is a gift to you made possible not by an individual sponsor but rather, through the Christian Love and voluntary contributions made by Stewards of our parish, with their compliments and best wishes for a healthy, peaceful and blessed New Year of our Lord 2020.

Creation Care:  Set an example of Christian earth stewardship. Actions speak louder than words. Without leadership by example, not much change can take place. All of us must set a right example as a witness of our Christianity.

    - Greening the Orthodox Parish, The Orthodox Fellowship of the Transfiguration

Interested in becoming more involved in being stewards of God’s earth? For more information, email creationcare@agoc.us. 

Home Blessings:  Father Nikolas will be blessing homes during the month of January and through the beginning of the Triodion (February 9). This is a beautiful and meaningful custom that our families should practice, and our children should participate in.  If you would like your clergy to visit your home, please contact the Church Office by phone or email to schedule a visit.

Ladies Philoptochos: January begins our Stewardship/Membership drive for the Ladies Philoptochos – Visit our Philoptochos table in the Church hall and learn about the exciting things our chapter and this wonderful organization is doing locally, regionally and nationally.  Please consider a gift of a Philoptochos membership for any woman 18 years and older. 

Please Join Us for the Philoptochos 5th Annual Membership Night this Friday, January 31st @ 6:00p - NOTE that this is a NEW DATE. Sign-up on https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084da4af22a7f94-philoptochos

The Michael Kallas Memorial Scholarship Fund in association with the Ladies Philoptochos Society is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the 2020 Michael Kallas Memorial Scholarship.  The scholarship is available for any graduating High School boy or girl. Applications have been emailed. Completed applications must be returned by March 15, 2020. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.

Save the Date - Apokriatiko Glendi - Mardi Gras Dance:  Join us Saturday, February 15, 2020.  Limited seating, paid RSVP only.  Tickets on sale now in our church hall. $50 adults paid by 2/2 $55 after (Checks made out to AGOC) $25 for 21 & under.  Raffle - Live Band. Please join us for a fun evening.  Appetizers/Catered Buffet/Desserts BYOB

Camp Saint Paul Summer Camp 2020!   Registration opens Saturday, February 1st @9am!

The dates for CSP Summer 2020 are as follows:

Session 1 - June 28 - July 4 

Session 2 - July 5- July 11

Session 3 - July 12 - July 18

Session 4 - July 19 - July 25

Session 5 - July 26 - August 1 

Fr. Nikolas will be serving during Session 1 for those who may find comfort in having their parish priest's presence for their children.  We are also happy to inform you that each camp session this summer will begin on a Sunday afternoon as opposed to a Monday.  Registration time for each session will be from 1pm-2pm each Sunday afternoon and the closing liturgy and ceremony will be held on Saturday mornings instead of Sundays. Please visit our website in order to register:  www.campsaintpaul.org

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to e-mail us at campstpaul@goarch.org. 

Are you interested in playing volleyball?  Holy Trinity (Waterbury) is looking for girls between 7th to the 12th grade to join their team. The season starts February 1st. Practices will be either Saturday mornings at 10:00 am or Fridays at 7:00pm. Please contact Paraskevi at basketball@agoc.us if you are interested.

Holy Communion:  Please follow the directions of the Parish Council, allowing our Sunday School students and teachers to enter the center aisle first, so that they may begin classes promptly with the limited time that we have.  Adults who are baptized or chrismated in the Orthodox faith & waiting to prayerfully receive the Sacrament, please take this opportunity to read the prayers before Holy Communion if you have prepared to receive Holy Eucharist.  All are invited to receive the blessed bread (antidoron) after Liturgy concludes, regardless of faith tradition.