In memory of Vincent M. Massina, offered in loving memory by his daughter, Susan Chipouras and family.

ΑΙΩΝΙΑ Η ΜΝΗΜΗ - Eternal Be His Memory.

We are very thankful for the support of so many families and individuals who financially support the Ministries of our Assumption Church. Your Stewardship Commitment and donations for candles, Feast Days and special offerings help our Church meet the Yearly Budget. Our Parish Council has decided to continue placing the traditional Collection Basket on a table in the Narthex. Parishioners and visitors may offer a donation if they wish following Divine Liturgy and other Services as they exit the Church. Thank you for your gifts that support the many Ministries and programs of our Church. God Bless you.

Special Services This Week

Wednesday, April 6 - 6:00PM Liturgy of Pre-Sanctified Gifts

Friday, April 8 - 7:00PM The Akathist Hymn to the Theotokos

Dear Church family,
It is with great joy that we invite you once again to join us in supporting the work of our Ladies Philoptochos through our annual Stewardship campaign for 2022.

We ask you to take the opportunity to renew your commitment by Easter Sunday, as we will be submitting our Stewardship dues to National and District Philoptochos by the end of April. Helps us present a strong number!! So far, we have 80 paid members, four of which are men/associate members.

Philoptochos is an extraordinary sisterhood of women of all ages and talents. Here you will make life-long friendships while fulfilling our mission to do the good works of Christ together. We welcome your ideas and creativity as we help those in need working with local and national charities.

We would like to encourage those of you who are busy with your children, your jobs, and your families to come and be a part of our team. Even if you only have an hour or two a month, there is a place for you and for everyone. Join the energetic, creative, and compassionate women of our Philoptochos. We also invite all men of our church to become associate members and support us!

Thanks to your commitment and generosity we were able to fulfill all National and District monetary obligations and emergency requests for 2021; financially support local Mental Health related charities (from “Festival of Tables” profit); support local pantries and food banks; assist the local Department of Social Services (DCF) and so many more charities locally, nationally, and internationally.

Help us to continue our important Philanthropic work for 2022 by renewing your stewardship today. We need your talents and skills. If you are joining us for the first time, "Welcome" to our group of faithful and dynamic women!

You can mail your form and check to the church (attn Philoptochos) or easilysubmit online at Donation (eservicepayments.com) 

Please make sure you select "The Ladies Philoptochos Society" tab (3rd tab down) and email us to confirm your submission at philoptochos@agoc.us.  

Registration for the Greek Dance Program continues now through April 10th. Registration forms will be available in our Church Hall.

We encourage all young people, Kindergarten to Young Adult, to be part of our wonderful Dance Troupes and learn the traditional folk dances of Greece. Our Church is known throughout the Archdiocese for our Greek Folk Dance Troupes that provide entertainment at our Greek Festivals.

Dance practices will begin on May 5th.

For more information, please contact Presbytera Maria Karloutsos at: greekdance@agoc.us

United Methodist Church of Danbury (across the street from our Church) has launched a new infant and toddler ministry. Josiah's Closet will be providing new and gently used clothing to low-income, at-risk families with small children. 

Donation boxes have been placed in our Assumption Parish Hall to contribute to this ministry. They are only accepting infant and toddler clothing up to size 4T. 

 Adult Choir

We need voices to sing praises together - experienced or new, men, women, young and old, even families learning hand-in-hand - all raising our voices as we lead the congregation in harmonious worship.

Please join us after regular services in the Choir Loft for practice and become an active participant as we venerate our God for His great love and mercy! Questions? Please contact Anne Ktorides at choir@agoc.us

Youth Choir

Youth Choir WILL NOT be singing on Sundays, April 2, 10 or 24. We will ONLY sing for PALM SUNDAY, April 17th.
April rehearsals: Friday, April 1 @ 6:00 - 7:00 pm followed by Χαιρετισμή Services and Sunday, April 17th @ 9:00 am followed by Palm Sunday Liturgy.

May rehearsals: Sundays May 8th & 22nd @ 9:00 am followed by Liturgy. These will be the last 'Youth Choir Sundays' of our academic year.

Paradosi: Beginning May1st, Youth Choir Members who wish to be part of a "Paradosi Ensemble" that will sing Greek Folk Songs at our Greek Festival will meet for additional rehearsals after church on Sundays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & June 5. Please let Ms. Cindy know as soon as possible if you are interested in participating.

Baking Schedule - Volunteers Needed!

April 12 and 13 - Philoptochos will be making Tsourekia and Koulourakia - we need a few people at 8:00am and more at noon

May 10 - Rolling Dolmades - check back for time

May 12, Thursday- Roll Galaktobourika & Koulourakia - 9:00am until we finish

May 17, Tuesday & May 18th, Wednesday - Kourembeithes and Finikia (or some say Melomakamora) - 9:00am until we finish

June 7, Tuesday - Baklava, Kataifi, Revani and Karidopites - 9:00 am until we finish

June 9, Thursday - Pack up the pastries and set up 5:00-8:00pm  

Please share these dates/times with others. We appreciate all the people who help for any amount of time. Lunch will be served!

A collection basket has been set up in our outer Narthex or can be mailed directly to our Church. Please make out checks to Assumption Church and write “Ukraine Relief" in the memo. All donations will go to the GOARCH Ukrainian Relief Fund in collaboration with the IOCC.

Please share this information with anyone looking for a way to help!

To make a direct credit card donation (will not be matched) please click here:  www.goarch.org/donate/ukraine

Pray with us by subscribing to the Assumption YouTube channel 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9tD5mB_u3GgO1J8ikwIW0g

Or by visiting our Assumption page on Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/pg/assumptiongreekorthodoxchurch/videos/?ref=page_internal

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