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 Ephesians 2:4-10.
Brethren, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with him, and made us sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God: not because of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
9th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 12:16-21
The Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, 'What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?' And he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, 'Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.' But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?' So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." As he said these things, he cried out: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
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.
Monday, November 21
9:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy - The Entrance of the Theotokos
Wednesday, November 30
9:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy - St. Andrew the First-Called Apostle
Friday, December 2
9:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy - St. Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia
Agape Coffee Fellowship
Thank you to Christina Donigian and family for sponsoring today's coffee fellowship in loving memory of her parents, David and Eve Donigian.
Memorial
In loving memory of David and Eve Donigian, offered by their daughter, Christina Donigian, and family.
In loving memory of Antigoni (4 years) and Sarantos Soumakis (2 years) by their son, Peter Soumakis, and family.
ΑΙΩΝΙΑ Η ΜΝΗΜΗ - Eternal Be Their Memory.
Thank you to Christina Donigian and Paula Collado for hosting today's Agape Coffee Fellowship.
If you'd like to be a hostess or host, please sign up on the board that is located in our Parish Hall or on line at:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084DA4AF22A7F94-agape8
Hosting duties include setting up, serving the coffee and cleaning up. We will always pair you with an experienced hostess!
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, Hat and Gloves Drive
It's not too late to offer warmth to the homeless in our community. We are still collecting!! And the response has been amazing! Thank you to all of our parishioners who have been so generous!!!! Purge your closets and take advantage of holiday sales! Please donate new or gently used coats, hats and gloves during the month of November. All items 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. Collection boxes in Church Lobby and Parish Hall.
"Smyrna" - Showing in local theaters for one night only - Dec. 8.
A century after the disaster of Smyrna comes to life the critically acclaimed and moving drama about an elderly Greek American woman whose family diary recounts the 1922 burning of the cosmopolitan city of Smyrna where Greeks, Turks, Jews, Armenians, and Levantines once lived together harmoniously. Visit https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/smyrna-71478 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.
Dear Catechism School Parents,
We are pleased to announce that our Catechism School students will present the Nativity Story on Sunday, December 18th. So that we may adequately prepare and ensure that all students have a costume, we ask that you complete the attached google form no later than Sunday, November 27th to let us know if your child(ren) will or will not participate in the presentation of the Nativity Story.
Please fill out the form below for each child that will participate in the Catechism School's presentation of the Nativity Story.
https://forms.gle/DFnGSRM7heUfWNXw9
We kindly request that each family make every effort to attend church and Catechism School over the next several weeks as well as the rehearsals so that each student will be prepared to present the Nativity Story to our wonderful church family.
With love and prayers of peace,
The Catechism School Directors, Program Coordinators, and Teachers
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 always welcome.
Save the date: December 12, 6pm. Philoptochos Christmas party at our church’s hall. Gift exchange; fun and optional.
Stay connected with us: Facebook Assumption Ladies Philoptochos Danbury
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
GOARCH has partnered with Sterling Volunteers to facilitate our online training for the 2022-2023 year.
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.
To get started, please follow the steps outlined below:
We ask everyone to please complete their training by December 15.
Please email office@agoc.us with questions.
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.
9th Sunday of Luke
8:45AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
9:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy - The Entrance of the Theotokos
13th Sunday of Luke
8:45AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
9:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy - St. Andrew the First-Called Apostle
9:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy - St. Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia
10th Sunday of Luke
8:45AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
9:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy - St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
11th Sunday of Luke
8:45AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
11:30AM Memorial
9:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy - St. Spyridon the Wonderworker
7:30PM Parish Council Meeting
Sunday before Nativity
8:45AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
7:00PM Noteworthy - Christmas Candlelight Concert