Today's Memorial Service:  In remembrance of the National Greek Holiday (October 28, 1940) "OXI Day", and for all those in World War II; soldiers, civilian men, women and children who lost their lives fighting for freedom and against tyranny.   Offered by the Assumption Greek School children, teachers and parents.  An "OXI Day" presentation will be given by our Greek School Children.  Thank you to Maria Tsikalakis for making the Kolyva for the memorial service.      

OXI Day (October 28, 1940) a national Hellenic holiday represents when the Hellenic Prime Minister Metaxas was awoken to respond to a series of demands from a representative of a WW2 Axis Power which would have allowed foreign troops free reign in Greece, a neutral nation at the time. His response to these demands, a simple “OXI/NO” led to battles by the Hellenes of historical international consequences for Europe and the free world. It was the first time in the European theater that an Axis Power was defeated after them taking over country after country, raised the hopes of occupied Europe, and caused the Nazi forces which were scheduled to attack the Soviet Union (Operation Barbarossa) to divert their forces and invade Greece instead. This diversion led to a delay in the Nazi invasion of the U.S.S.R. and the Nazi’s eventual defeat there in the Soviet winter. As per the title of this event OXI Day was a turning point in WW2 and had an importance that went beyond the Hellenic Republic and a war international in scope. In addition, despite the ultimate Hellenic defeat, having fought long and hard , the bravery of the Hellenic people during those difficult six months also had the effect of changing how Hellenic Americans were perceived in America. 

Paying homage to the Greek resistance Winston Churchill reportedly said “…until now we would say that the Greeks fight like heroes. From now on we will say that heroes fight like Greeks.”

One of the more well known salutes to the heroism of the Greek people was given by the US President Franklin D Roosevelt, who summed it all up beautifully... "On the 28th of October 1940, Greece was given a deadline of three hours to decide on war or peace; but even if a three day or three week or three year were given, the response would have been the same. The Greeks taught dignity throughout the centuries. When the entire world had lost all hope, the Greek people dared to question the invincibility of the German monster, raising against it the proud spirit of freedom."

Catechism School Program To Resume

Check your inbox for the survey sent on 10/27.  Please fill it out and return it as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly.  We miss all of our children and families!

November 1 - DEADLINE for Basketball Registration - See Athletics section below

November 8 - General Assembly following Divine Liturgy

This is our Annual Fall Meeting to discuss the progress of our Parish.  All members of our Assumption Church Family are encouraged to attend.  Reports will be given concerning the 2019 fiscal year, the current 2020 fiscal year and the 2021 fiscal year budget. Also, reports will be offered by our Investment committee, Ladies Philoptochos and the Ministries of our Church. We need your support, ideas, suggestions and comments.  

November 15 - On-line store closing. Support our basketball program today! 

Sweatshirts, T-shirts, beanie hats! This can make a wonderful Christmas gift! Anyone can order! 

https://assumptionbb.itemorder.com/sale

November 15 - Deadline to Submit Names for 2021-2022 Parish Council 

TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF OUR ASSUMPTION CHURCH:

Please see the form below to submit your name to serve on the parish council of our Assumption Church.  We encourage all members of our Church to make a commitment and learn how our Church does its best to fulfill the Ministries that our Lord, Jesus Christ calls us to do.  We need your support and willingness to get involved. We need your ideas and enthusiasm. Men and women are called to serve. Use the talents and strengths our Lord has given you to do His work.  

Elections to the Parish Council will be held on December 6, 2020.

You may email or speak with any Parish Council Member or to Fr Peter to offer your service to our Church or for any questions. 

2021-2022        P A R I S H     C O U N C I L        2021-2022 

Dear Father Peter, 

I, ___________________________, humbly submit my name to serve on the PARISH COUNCIL for the term 2021-2022.  I recognize that service on the PARISH COUNCIL is an awesome responsibility and I am ready to offer my TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE as a GOOD STEWARD OF THE CHURCH.  Please submit this form to the Church office no later than November 15, 2020.  Thank you.

Links for Livestreaming Services

Pray with us by subscribing to the Assumption YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9tD5mB_u3GgO1J8ikwIW0g

Or by visiting our Assumption page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/assumptiongreekorthodoxchurch/videos/?ref=page_internal

Live events will be streamed on both these services on programmed service hours.

In this time of social distancing we'd like to remind our parishioners of the Church's new ability to accept online donations by CLICKING HERE  You will be taken to Assumption Church's secure payment portal through Vanco, a reputable and leading provider of electronic payment and donation processing solutions (https://www.vancopayments.com).  More than 40,000 churches, faith-based groups, nonprofits, schools and educational organizations trust Vanco to simplify administrative processes, organize events and securely complete transactions every day.

2020-2021 Basketball Program

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 - DEADLINE for Registration

Our Basketball program is part of our Assumption Church Youth Ministries. It is important that families attend Church services and be part of our Church family. Our basketball program does not only take place on the court, it also takes place in the Church. Please join us for services on Sundays.

Practices:

Fridays at Danbury Sports Dome, 25 Shelter Rock Lane, Danbury

Practices start on Friday, Nov 6, 2020 and will go through February 2021.

Times:

        6:00-6:55 pm Farm and Youth Divisions

        7:00-8:00 pm JV and Varsity Divisions

Games: will be starting the weekend of Dec 5th.

Registration: Please use this link for registration: Registration Form

Uniforms/Fundraiser:

This year, we have an online store to purchase uniforms and other apparel. The store will close on November 15. We are using this as one of the fundraisers for our basketball program. All parishioners can order from this site to support our basketball program!!! Please check it out:    https://assumptionbb.itemorder.com.

Coaches:

We need to have 2 coaches per team. Right now, we have 1 coach. If you are interested in coaching, or can recommend someone, please let me know. Remember, our coaches need to be Active Stewards of the Church.

For more information, please contact Paraskevi Rountos, Athletic Director, at basketball@agoc.us.  

GO ASSUMPTION!!!!

Train up a child in the way they should go and they will not depart from it. - Proverbs 22:6   

I thank you God for this most amazing day, for the leaping greenly spirits of trees, and for the blue dream of sky and for everything which is natural, which is infinite, which is yes.

- e.e. cummings, American poet