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Assumption Church
Publish Date: 2022-07-31
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Church Life
Special Services
Parish News
Ladies Philoptochos Society
Adult Choir
Links for Livestreaming Services
Calendar
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Assumption Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (203) 748-2992
  • Fax:
  • (203) 748-7747
  • Street Address:

  • 30 Clapboard Ridge Road

  • Danbury, CT 06811

Contact Information

Proistamenos Father Peter Karloutsos


frpeter@agoc.us

Margot Racano
Office Administrator

office@agoc.us

Services Schedule

 
Orthros at 8:45 am - Sundays
Divine Liturgy at 10am - Sundays
 
Weekday Divine Liturgies without Orthros begin with the Doxology at 9:50 am
 
 

Past Bulletins


Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Mode. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 15:1-7.

Brethren, we who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves; let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to edify him. For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached thee fell on me." For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

Gospel Reading

7th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 9:27-35

At that time, as Jesus passed by, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, "Have mercy on us, Son of David." When he entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to him, "Yes, Lord." Then he touched their eyes, saying, "According to your faith be it done to you." And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly charged them, "See that no one knows it." But they went away and spread his fame through all that district.

As they were going away, behold, a dumb demoniac was brought to him. And when the demon had been cast out, the dumb man spoke; and the crowds marveled, saying, "Never was anything like this seen in Israel." But the Pharisees said, "He casts out demons by the prince of demons."

And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people.

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Saints and Feasts

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July 31

Joseph the Righteous of Arimathea

Saint Joseph of Arimathea was a prominent Jewish leader during the time of Jesus Christ. He is mentioned in the Gospels as being a rich man from Armiathea who was a secret disciple of Christ due to his status in the Sanhedrin. After the crucifixion and death of our Lord, Joseph approached Pontius Pilate out of piety and asked for the body of Jesus so that he might bury it honorably. He, together with Saint Nicodemus, removed the body of Christ from the cross in the presence of the Theotokos and the Myrrh-Bearing Women, wrapped it in a linen shroud, anointed it with spices, and laid it in a new tomb that he owned. This disciple later traveled the world proclaiming the Gospel until he reposed in peace in England. The Church commemorates him individually on July 31st and along with the Myrrh-Bearing Women and Nicodemus on the 3rd Sunday of Pascha (the Sunday of the Holy Myrrh-Bearers).

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Church Life

Sarantismos/Newborn Blessing

July 25 - Tennyson, son of Melissa and Dionisios Mitsanis of New Fairfield, CT.

Holy Baptism

July 30 - Aurora Haroula, daughter of Ioanna and Louis Lanza of Yorktown Hgts, NY. Sponsor is Ioannis Xenikakis.

Long Life and Health - Να Μας Ζήση!!!

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Special Services

PANAGIAS-PARAKLISIS-PRAYER SERVICE OF HEALING


From August 1st to the 15th our Orthodox Church prepares for the Feastday of the Koimisis(Falling asleep-Assumption) of the Holy Theotokos-the Ever Virgin Mary, Mother of God, which takes place on August 15th.
 
The Church commemorates her death and burial as one of the Great Feast Days and we prepare for this Feast with prayer services and fasting from certain foods.

Every Wednesday and Friday at 6:00pm the Paraklisis Prayer Service is chanted in both Greek and English by our chanters who sing in such a beautiful way.  

Prayers are offered for the health and well being of our faithful.   August ----  3rd, 5th, 10th and 12th.

You may give names of your family members or loved ones to Fr. Peter for prayers to be included in the services. 

We encourage you to come with your whole family to at least one of these services.  Let your children know and see that our Church remembers them and that we should remember our loved ones through prayer and thanksgiving. 

Please remember to come to the Great Vespers Service on Sunday Evening, August 14th at 6:00pm.

Our Feastday Celebration includes priests and visitors from our neighboring Churches.  This is a very important Feast for our Church and our young people should be present with their parents and our entire Church Family.  

Acolytes(Altar boys) are needed at all services, but especially the Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy.

On Monday, August 15th the Orthros is a 9:00am and Divine Liturgy at 10:00am.

As in the tradition of our church, our Ladies Philoptochos will be hosting a special Coffee Fellowship on the night of the Panagia Vespers on August 14th. 

Please consider donating an item for the coffee hour.  That would be greatly appreciated.  It needs to be fasting food. No Eggs, No Dairy. Thank you…..

Please contact any Philoptochos member.   philoptochos@agoc.us

May our Lord Jesus Christ Bless you and your loved ones......and may the Panagia-Virgin Mary guide us all to her Son as our Mother Church welcomes and embraces all of us.........

August 14- 6:00pm    Great Vespers with Artoklasia

August 15- 9:00am Orthros      10:00am Divine Liturgy

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Parish News

Agape Coffee Fellowship

Today's Coffee Fellowship is sponsored by Olga and Spiro Limniatis and family.

Festival Bargains - Available for pick up in Parish Hall

From our great Festival we have AHA Sparkling Water in various flavors, 8 cans to a packet for $2.00. - Blueberry/Pomegranate, Pineapple/Passionfruit, Blackberry/Lemon, Caffeinated Fuji Apple/White Tea. Visit our Parish Hall or email Margot at office@agoc.us to let us know what you want and pick-up is after Church on Sundays.

Sunday Collection Basket

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.

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Ladies Philoptochos Society

Festival of Tables 2022: Save the date for November 5, 2022. Please let Eleni Manolakes, Caryn Flannery or Ourania Carino know if you want to host a table or donate a raffle!

Agape Coffee Fellowship HOSTESSES/HOSTS NEEDED

Thank you to Barbara & Jim Pappas & Sheila Pappas for hosting this week's Coffee Fellowship.

We encourage both women and men to sign up; we also encourage families to sign up. We have detailed instructions to help you. For our new hosting Sign up for July-August HERE: Hosting July-August 

Questions? Please contact Barbara Soldano or Caryn Flannery (philoptochos@agoc.us). For Agape fellowship Sponsoring opportunities/availability and guidelines please contact Margot Racano at: office@agoc.us.

Stay connected with us: Facebook Assumption Ladies Philoptochos Danbury

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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! Summer practices will be held on  8/7 and 8/21.

Any questions? Please contact Anne Ktorides at choir@agoc.us 

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Links for Livestreaming Services

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.

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Calendar

  • Month at-a-Glance

    July 31 to August 28, 2022

    Sunday, July 31

    7th Sunday of Matthew

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Wednesday, August 3

    6:00PM Paraklisis Prayer Service

    Friday, August 5

    6:00PM Paraklisis Prayer Service

    Sunday, August 7

    8th Sunday of Matthew

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Wednesday, August 10

    6:00PM Paraklisis Prayer Service

    Friday, August 12

    6:00PM Paraklisis Prayer Service

    Sunday, August 14

    9th Sunday of Matthew

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    6:00PM Great Vespers with Artoklasia

    Monday, August 15

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Sunday, August 21

    10th Sunday of Matthew

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    12:00PM Parish Council Meeting

    Wednesday, August 24

    12:00PM Dorothy Day Sandwiches - parish hall

    Sunday, August 28

    11th Sunday of Matthew

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

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