Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Third Mode. Psalm 46.6,1.
Sing praises to our God, sing praises.
Verse: Clap your hands, all you nations.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1.

Brethren, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty."

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Canaanite
The Reading is from Matthew 15:21-28

At that time, Jesus went to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and cried, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely possessed by a demon." But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and begged him, saying, "Send her away, for she is crying after us." He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." But she came and knelt before him, saying, "Lord, help me." And he answered, "It is not fair to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs." She said, "Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master's table." Then Jesus answered her, "O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire." And her daughter was healed instantly.

Saints and Feasts

February 17

Theodore the Tyro, Great Martyr

Orthros 8:45am, Divine Liturgy 10am

Saint Theodore who was from Amasia of Pontus, contested during the reign of Maximian (286-305). He was called Tyro, from the Latin Tiro, because he was a newly enlisted recruit. When it was reported that he was a Christian, he boldly confessed Christ; the ruler, hoping that he would repent, gave him time to consider the matter more completely and then give answer. Theodore gave answer by setting fire to the temple of Cybele, the "mother of the gods," and for this he suffered a martyr's death by fire. See also the First Saturday of the Fast.

Links for Livestreaming Services

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

Church Life

Newborn Blessing/SARANTISMOS: February 12-- Konstantine "Dean", son of Michelle and Spyros Antonopoulos of New Milford, CT. God's Grace and Life. ΝΑ ΜΑΣ ΖΙΣΙ !!!

Stewardship Ministry

We are grateful to the 28 families and individuals who have submitted Pledge Cards for our Assumption Church in 2021. Help us reach our goal of 100% participation this year! Pledge Cards are not only important for financial planning and contact information, but more importantly we would like to use the TIME commitment choices to better bring our community together. If you have already given towards your Stewardship for 2021, we thank you! but we kindly ask you to fill out your Pledge Card to continue to move our community forward.

We have currently raised $33,387.24 of our stewardship goal of $275,553.00 (as of 1/31/2020). If your name has been omitted by mistake, please accept our apologies and notify the Church Office immediately so that we can correct the error. You can also click HERE to download and print out a Pledge Card which can either be mailed to church or scanned and emailed to stewardship@agoc.us.

2021 Stewards who have Submitted Pledge Cards (as of February 7th)

Stavros & Zoy Beretis
Denise Chamoures
Mercene Chamoures
Peter & Susan Chipouras
Barbara Christos
Robert & Evelyn Didato
Nikolaos & Fevri Gkanatsios
Phil & Michel Herzegovitch
Georgia Karambatsos
Fr. Nikolas & Pres. Meghan Karloutsos
Fr. Peter & Pres. Maria Karloutsos
James Keenan & Michelle Stavros
Nick & Josephine Kleopoulos
Stanley & Anne Ktorides
Antonios Loukrezis
Constantine & Krystalia Mastrogianni
Dorothy Missailidis
Steve & Maria Ortiz
Evelyn Panasis
Karas Paulette
Paul & Margot Racano
Donna Rondano
James & Magdalene Rountos
Steven & Paraskevi Rountos
Steven & Shannon Rountos
Robert Tracey & Connie Stavros
Panaiota Vali Constantine
Greg & Olga Verses

Souperbowl Sunday

Last Chance to Donate

Please participate in the Souper Bowl of Caring, sponsored by International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC). Bring a nonperishable food item and/or small monetary contribution (checks can be made out to IOCC) to Divine Liturgy this Sunday, February 14. The canned goods will be donated to a local food bank and your monetary contribution will be donated to IOCC to help people in need across the globe. Thank you for your generosity!

Pen Pal Initiative

Make New Friends the Old-Fashioned Way

Please consider joining the pen pal initiative which was brought to us by the National Philoptochos. Children of all ages (3-18), please consider connecting to someone elderly or homebound the old fashioned way (via snail mail). You can draw a picture, write a note and ask a question. This will hopefully be the beginning of a new friendship, a learning opportunity and a moment to experience true empathy and grace. Please contact Michaele Giannoutsos at michkg76@gmail.com to be connected with a member of our parish! Thank you and looking forward to hearing how much happiness this brings to both the one who sends the letter and the one that receives it.

Virtual Youth Concert

Direct Archdiocesan District Federation of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians

The DAD Federation is presenting its first ‘Virtual Youth Concert,’ to benefit the Demetrios C. Pappas Educational Scholarship Program, featuring a select group of Scholarship recipients. The Concert will be available for viewing on YouTube from Sunday, March 7, 2021 starting at 7:30 pm until midnight on Tuesday, March 9th. This will allow you the opportunity for unlimited viewing of the Concert during that period. Tickets start at $25 for single admission and are now available for purchase, along with opportunities for one of three sponsorship levels. Please visit the “News and Events” Page on our Federation website at: archdistrict.churchmusic.goarch.org where you may view our promotional video and purchase tickets online.

Parish Council

Next Parish Council Meeting - Thursday, February 18 - 7:30pm

As has always been the case, any member of the Assumption Church in good standing is welcome to attend our monthly Parish Council meetings as non-voting observers. The date and time of our monthly meetings is published on our Parish Google Calendar and in our Weekly Bulletin. At the present time, all meetings are held remotely via Zoom.

Link to 2/18 Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/93685361183?pwd=Lzd0V1FvN1FkcHVGeDhBYzJVVEp5dz09

Please note: An archive of Parish Council meeting minutes is available for public viewing in the Parish Conference Room.

Ladies Philoptochos Society

The Michael Kallas Memorial Scholarship Fund in association with the Ladies Philoptochos Society is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the 2021 Michael Kallas Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is available for any graduating High School boy or girl. Applications have been emailed or you may click here for more Michael Kallas Memorial Scholarship Information. Completed applications must be returned to Caryn Flannery, Ladies Philoptochos, by March 31, 2021. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.

National Obligations: Our monthly National obligations for February are 1. Autism Assistance Fund; and 2. St Photios Shrine. Thank you for your continued support and generosity. Information regarding all of our National obligations can be found at: https://www.philoptochos.org/commitments/

Donations - Donations may be made directly to our Philoptochos by CLICKING HERE. BE SURE TO CHECK OFF LADIES PHILOPTOCHOS. You may also mail a check to church.

Philoptochos Stewardship: Our 2021 Stewardship drive continues for the Ladies Philoptochos! You may make online stewardship donations by CLICKING HERE. BE SURE TO CHECK OFF LADIES PHILOPTOCHOS. Email us at philoptochos@agoc.us to notify us you have submitted a stewardship offering. You may also mail your stewardship offering and include a Stewardship Form, available on the church site: https://agoc.us/agoc-organizations/philoptochos/. We invite all men of our parish to become our Philoptochos Associates!

Link to National Ladies Philoptochos Society February 2021 Newsletter:

Philanthropy Witness – February 2021

Youth/Family Ministry

Be the Bee #164 - The Ministry of Listening

Jesus describes the Kingdom as a feast: a place where we're all seen and known. But life is full of disconnection and loneliness. Those moments aren't a taste of the Kingdom.

While we'll never be able to solve every problem, we can all be better listeners. And we can learn to do that with the simple techniques of active listening.

The ministry of listening is something we often overlook. But it's a simple way to make the Kingdom present for people and give them a taste of God's love.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUtoHQReYcQ&t=10s

Downloadable Workbook

https://mailchi.mp/goarch/bethebee164

Birthday Celebrations

Feb. 16 - Tommy Karloutsos

Feb. 19 - Maria Alimonti

Your Assumption Church Community wants to celebrate with you! Please let us know of any upcoming events in your life, birthdays, name days, anniversaries so we can (virtually) share the joy! Your submissions will be announced in future weekly bulletins. Email details to: office@agoc.us

Creation Care Ministry

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY !!

Let all that you do be done in Love.

I Corinthians 16:14

Calendar

Month at a Glance

February 14 to March 14, 2021

Sunday, February 14

Sunday of the Canaanite

8:45AM Orthros

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

Wednesday, February 17

Theodore the Tyro, Great Martyr

8:45AM Orthros

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

Thursday, February 18

7:30PM Parish Council Meeting

Sunday, February 21

Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee: Triodion Begins Today

8:45AM Orthros

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

Sunday, February 28

Sunday of the Prodigal Son

8:45AM Orthros

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

Wednesday, March 3

6:00PM Paraklesis

Saturday, March 6

First Saturday of Souls

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

Sunday, March 7

Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)

8:45AM Orthros

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

Saturday, March 13

Cheesefare Saturday

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

Sunday, March 14

Forgiveness Sunday

8:45AM Orthros

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

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