Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Daniel 3.26,27.
Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers.
Verse: For you are just in all you have done.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15.

Titus, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned.

When I send Artemas or Tychicos to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful.

All who are with me send greeting to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
The Reading is from Luke 8:5-15

The Lord said this parable: "A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along the path, and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it. And some fell on the rock; and as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture. And some fell among thorns; and the thorns grew with it and choked it. And some fell into good soil and grew, and yielded a hundredfold." And when his disciples asked him what this parable meant, he said, "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God; but for others they are in parables, so that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand. Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. The ones along the path are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, that they may not believe and be saved. And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy; but these have no root, they believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away. And as for what fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature. And as for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with patience." As he said these things, he cried out "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."

Saints and Feasts

October 16

Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

On the Sunday that falls on or immediately after the eleventh of this month, we chant the Service to the 350 holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council, which gathered in Nicaea in 787 under the holy Patriarch Tarasius and during the reign of the Empress Irene and her son, Constantine Porphyrogenitus, to refute the Iconoclast heresy, which had received imperial support beginning with the Edict issued in 726 by Emperor Leo the Isaurian. Many of the holy Fathers who condemned Iconoclasm at this holy Council later died as Confessors and Martyrs for the holy Icons during the second assult of Iconoclasm in the ninth century, especially during the reigns of Leo the Armenian and Theophilus.

Parish News

Agape Coffee Fellowship Today

Thank you to Betsy Ern and Georgia Garay for hosting today's Coffee Fellowship and to our parishioner, who wishes to remain anonymous, for sponsoring Coffee Fellowship today.

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.

Winter Coat Drive begins in November

As fall turns to winter, we have another opportunity to help the homeless in our community. Take advantage of holiday sales. Save your unwanted coats, hats and gloves for donation during the month of November. All items may be new or gently used and must be washable. Men's and women’s items will be donated to Dorothy Day Hospitality House and children’s items will be donated to Josiah’s Closet at the United Methodist Church of Danbury.

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

Family Retreat on the Fruit of the Spirit: LOVE

Join us for Divine Liturgy this Sunday and for 45-minutes of R&R (Retreat & Renewal), immediately following a quick coffee hour. ALL ages are welcome and no RSVP is necessary.

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.

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

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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 7pm + Paraklesis @ 8:15pm - 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 late 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.

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 16 to November 13, 2022

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

Monday, November 7

7:00PM Great Vespers Archangels Church, Stamford, CT. Phone 203 595-5902Festal Reception hosted by Philoptochos in church Hall

Sunday, November 13

8th Sunday of Luke

8:45AM Orthros

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

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