Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Mode. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.

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

3rd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 7:11-16

At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep." And he came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, "Young man, I say to you, arise." And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and "God has visited his people!"

Saints and Feasts

October 09

Abraham the Righteous & his nephew Lot

The holy Patriarch Abraham, born a pagan, ten generations after Noah, when the knowledge of God had perished from among men, became the beginning of God's dispensation for the universal renewal and salvation of man. He was called out of his country--the land of the Chaldees, that is, Mesopotamia--to the land of Canaan, and received the promise that through his seed all the nations of the earth should be blessed; through his singular faith in the promises of God, he was justified before the giving of the Law and the coming of Grace; through his willingness to sacrifice Isaac, he portrayed the love wherewith God loved the world in sacrificing His only-begotten Son. The greatness of Abraham, and the trials that he and his righteous nephew Lot underwent, are set forth in the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament, chapters twelve through twenty-five. See also the Sunday of the Holy Forefathers, December 11-17.

Parish News

Agape Coffee Fellowship Today

Thank you to Nick & Erica Skeadas for hosting and sponsoring today's Coffee Fellowship.

Thank you to Sonia Leggio and Freda Tsekerides for hosting last week's Coffee Fellowship.

Please offer an hour of your time to this important ministry. We have detailed instructions to help you. Sign up on the board that is located in our Parish Hall or on line. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084DA4AF22A7F94-agape8

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.

LOVE Program

We are looking for parents of children birth - 3 who are interested in organizing the LOVE program which stands for Learning Orthodox Values Everyday. It entails organizing gatherings a few times during the year with parents and their children under the age of 3. Please contact Michaele Giannoutsos (michkg76@gmail.com/ 646-245-2126) for more information.

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.

Family Retreat

Please join us on for a Family Retreat - THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: LOVE

Sunday, Oct. 16 immediately following a quick Coffee Fellowship. All ages welcome from 4 years old to adults. We will break into 5 groups:

HOPE (ages 4 - 2nd grade); JOY (3rd-6th grade); GOYA (7th-12th grade); Young Adults (19-30) and adults/parents.

No RSVP necessary. Please contact Michaele Giannoutsos with any questions. MICHKG76@GMAIL.COM or 646-245-2126

Ladies Philoptochos Society

October meeting: Please join us at our meeting on October 18 at 7pm.

FOT 2022: We accept paid reservations on Sundays after church. We ask that you prepay to save time on the day of the event (make out checks to Ladies Philoptochos - in memo "tickets" please). You can also use a credit card to RSVP. Please mention your selection of food with your payment. Also keep in mind that Kids meal is optional; kids can choose a regular meal as well. Deadline for RSVP is Oct 24!

GRAND RAFFLE: This year we offer a gorgeous, exclusive, handmade 14K white gold pendant made by Yiorgos Tsikalakis of Talis Jewels. This is a separate Raffle. We are printing only 200 tickets and the price is $25/ticket. Please support our Philoptochos by buying a raffle or two, even if you don't plan to attend the event. No need to be present to win. The pendant is valued at $4,000!! Thank you to Yiorgos for his continuous and most generous support!!

We are always looking for raffle donations and helpers for the day of the event. Please follow the link to SignUp for either a raffle donation or table hosting or for helping out: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084DA4AF22A7F94-blessed

If you are donating a raffle, please provide us with the description of the raffle by Oct 18!!! We are short on Raffles!

Make a Difference Day: Children’s Book Drive. Share the joy of books! Help us meet our DAD Ladies Philoptochos goal of 2500 books!! We are collecting new and gently read children's books. Donation boxes are in the Conference Room and Church Hall. Drop off 10/02-10/30.

Ladies Philoptochos Nameday and Past Presidents Recognition: Sunday, Oct. 30 – A blessing and Fellowship to follow Divine Liturgy.

November/December Agape Fellowship/Coffee hour schedule available. Please offer an hour of your time to this important ministry. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084DA4AF22A7F94-agape8

Stay connected with us: Facebook Assumption Ladies Philoptochos Danbury

Noteworthy Concert

American Folksongs and Spirituals

Noteworthy, the Danbury-based a cappella singing ensemble, will present a family-friendly concert, "American Folk Songs and Spirituals" on Sunday, October 16, 7:00pm. The concert is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome.

Adult Choir

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

Addictions Ministry Support Group

Fellowship of Anastasia

Thursdays - Saint Anastasia's Fellowship Schedule - Addictions Ministry Support Group @ 7pm + Paraklesis @ 8:15pm Oct. 13th - Stamford Oct. 20th - Yonkers Oct 27th - Stamford

Youth Safety Training 2022-2023

GOARCH has partnered with Sterling Volunteers to facilitate our online training for the 2022-2023 year. More information will be shared with you to begin your training as soon as it becomes available in mid-October.

We need ALL of our Clergy, Pastoral Assistants, Administration, Parish Council members, Youth Directors, Sunday School Teachers, Youth Greek School Teachers, Athletic Program Volunteers, Music Program Volunteers, Greek Dance Instructors and Volunteers, and any parent who may occasionally help-out, to become a certified Youth Worker.

Athletics

2022-2023 Basketball Program

We are in need of coaches for our varsity team!

Our varsity team will practice on Wednesday and Friday nights from 7:30-9:00. Please contact Paraskevi at basketball@agoc.us. if you are interested in coaching the team.

Coaches need to be at least 21 years old and will have to complete an online Youth Safety Protection Program.

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.

Calendar

Month at-a-Glance

October 9 to November 6, 2022

Sunday, October 9

3rd Sunday of Luke

8:45AM Orthros

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

Sunday, October 16

Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

8:45AM Orthros

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

7:00PM Noteworthy Concert

Thursday, October 20

7:30PM Parish Council Meeting

Sunday, October 23

6th Sunday of Luke

8:45AM Orthros

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

Wednesday, October 26

The Holy Great Martyr Demetrius the Myrrh-streamer

8:45AM The Holy Great Martyr Demetrius the Myrrh-streamer

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

12:00PM Dorothy Day Sandwiches - parish hall

Sunday, October 30

Ladies Philoptochos Nameday and Past Presidents Recognition

5th Sunday of Luke

8:45AM Orthros

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

Sunday, November 6

7th Sunday of Luke

8:45AM Orthros

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

11:30AM OXI Day presentation during Coffee Hour sponsor coffee

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