Prokeimenon. Third Mode. Luke 1: 46-48.
My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
Verse: For he has regarded the humility of his servant.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:1-7.
BRETHREN, the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly sanctuary. For a tent was prepared, the outer one, in which were the lampstand and the table and the bread of the Presence; it is called the Holy Place. Behind the second curtain stood a tent called the Holy of Holies, having the golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant covered on all sides with gold, which contained a golden urn holding the manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant; above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail. These preparations having thus been made, the priests go continually into the outer tent, performing their ritual duties; but into the second only the high priest goes, and he but once a year, and not without taking blood which he offers for himself and for the errors of the people.
The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
The Reading is from Luke 10:38-42, 11:27-28
At that time, Jesus entered a village; and a woman called Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving; and she went to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve you alone? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things; one thing is needful. Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from her." As he said this, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to him, "Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts that you sucked!" But he said, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!"
According to the tradition of the Church, the Theotokos was brought to the Temple at three years of age, where she was consecrated to God and spent her days until she was fourteen or fifteen years old; and then, as a mature maiden, by the common counsel of the priests (since her parents had reposed some three years before), she was betrothed to Joseph.
Agape Coffee Fellowship
Today’s Coffee Fellowship is sponsored by Abraham and Huda Bechara in memory of their loved ones and for the good health of their family.
Dorothy Day Donations
As fall turns to winter, we have another opportunity to help the homeless in our community. Please consider donating adult knit hats, gloves and winter coats. All items may be new or gently used and must be washable. There are boxes located in the Church entrance and parish hall.
Altar and Votive Lights
Olive oil has always been used in the life of the Church. We know from the story of Noah and the Ark that a dove was sent forth from the Ark and it returned with an olive branch in its beak. It is a symbol of God’s grace, mercy and peace. The Greek word for olive is “Eleon” which means mercy. We use olive oil in the sacraments of Baptism, Christmation and Efheleon (Holy Unction). And from ancient times it has always been used for healing. We also use olive oil for our votive lights in our Church and in our home. Please consider donating and bringing to church a bottle of olive oil to be used for our votive lights on the altar and on the Icon Screen.
Apokriatiko Glendi/Mardi Gras Dance to benefit our Assumption Church
February 19th 2022! We are extremely thrilled to be planning this event AT THE AMBER ROOM and hope that you will ALL Save the Date! More details to come later.
Click on flyer for details!
Dear Parishioner and Benefactor of Our Assumption Church: Once again our community will be preparing a Parish Christmas Card. I am sure that all will agree - last year’s Christmas Card was a proclamation of our Lord’s Birth. Again, we are certain that all of you will want to take part in this year’s card. When you stop and think about it, it is really a good Christmas idea! Instead of mailing costly cards to everyone separately, express your Christmas Greetings and Cheer along with the community. We are asking for a donation of $30.00, however, if you are able to give more, we ask you to do so, keeping in mind that all the proceeds will go to our Sunday School and Youth Program. Please complete the form below and return it to a Parish Council member, or the church office NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2021. List your name or names as you would like it to appear on the card. A Special Bonus: By participating you will be spared the tedious task of addressing, licking stamps and envelopes, not to mention the increasing costs for cards and postage!!!
NAME(s) ________________________________________________________________ Enclosed is my donation for $30.00 or $_________________ (Please make checks payable to the Assumption Church - marked for “Christmas Card”)
Sunday, December 12 - 7:00pm - Noteworthy with our own Anne Ktorides perform Christmas Carols followed by an audience sing-a-long! Click on flyer for details.
Nov. 28 - Deadline to Submit Names for 2022-2023 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 Sunday, December 12, 2021.
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.
2022-2023 P A R I S H C O U N C I L 2022-2023
Dear Father Peter,
I, ___________________________, humbly submit my name to serve on the PARISH COUNCIL for the term 2022-2023. 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 28, 2021. Thank you.
Ladies Philoptochos wishes you a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving!!
Adopt a Family: The list for the holidays will be available very soon. Gift cards are welcome.
Dorothy Day: Our Ladies Philoptochos is sponsoring the sandwich donation for November. Volunteers are needed on Wednesday, Nov. 24 from noon-1:30 to make sandwiches in our Church hall.
Save the date: December 13, 6pm. Philoptochos Christmas party at our church’s hall. Gift exchange; fun and optional.
Agape Coffee Fellowship HOSTESSES/HOSTS NEEDED for November-December
Thank you to Danai Sachinidou and Linda Dallaku for hosting this Sunday’s fellowship!
Please sign up. We NEED hosts/hostesses to sign up FOR November 28 and most of December. Please consider hosting a Sunday as individual or as a family! Click on the link to review the dates needed and sign-up Agape Fellowship November-December2021
Questions? Please contact Eleni Manolakes (eleni.manolakes@yahoo.com) or Caryn Flannery (philoptochos@agoc.us).
Additional sign-ups will be shared every two months. We never want to cancel a Sunday!!
Sponsor Coffee Fellowship: You can sponsor a coffee fellowship on a particular Sunday for any reason. Maybe in memory of a loved one or in celebration of a name day. Philoptochos offers two monetary tiers for sponsoring. You don’t have to host on the day you sponsor. For Sponsoring opportunities/availability and guidelines please contact Margot Racano at: office@agoc.us.
Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.
~ Psalm 107:21
2021 Holiday Rehearsal & Performance Schedule
Sunday, November 21 9:15-10:00 Rehearsal only
Sunday, November 28 9:00 Rehearsal/9:50 Liturgy
Sunday, December 5 9:15-10:00 Rehearsal only
*Sunday, December 12 9:15-10:00 Rehearsal only
Saturday, December 18:
Sunday, December 19:
Friday, December 24:
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Live events will be streamed on both these services on programmed service hours.
The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
8:45AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
12:00PM Dorothy Day Sandwiches - parish hall
13th Sunday of Luke
8:45AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
The Holy Prophet Sophonias (Zephaniah)
7:00PM Great Vespers - St. Barbara's Church - Orange, CT (203-795-1347
10th Sunday of Luke
8:45AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
7:00PM St. Nicholas - Vespers, Newburg, NY (845-561-2556) Call St. Nicholas for directions
Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra
8:45AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
NY/CT Diocese GOYA dance at New Rochelle church
11th Sunday of Luke
8:45AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
7:00PM Noteworthy Christmas Concert
6:00PM Ladies Philoptochos Christmas Party
7:30PM Parish Council Meeting
Sunday before Nativity
8:45AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
11:30AM Christmas Pageant