Prokeimenon. First Mode. Psalm 48.3,1.
My mouth shall speak wisdom and the meditation of my heart shall bring forth understanding.
Verse: Hear this all you nations.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 2:8-12.
BRETHREN, see to it that no one makes a prey of you by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the universe, and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fulness of deity dwells bodily, and you have come to fulness of life in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of flesh in the circumcision of Christ; and you were buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.
Circumcision of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
The Reading is from Luke 2:20-21, 40-52
At that time, the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him. Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom; and when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it, but supposing him to be in the company they went a day's journey, and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintances; and when they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking him. After three days, they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions; and all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. And when they saw him they were astonished; and his mother said to him, "Son, why have you treated us so? Behold, your father and I have been looking for you anxiously." And he said to them, "How is it that you sought me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?" And they did not understand the saying which he spoke to them. And he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them; and his mother kept all these things in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and man.
Since the Mosaic Law commands that if a woman give birth to a male child, he should be circumcised in the foreskin of his flesh on the eighth day (Lev. 12:2-3), on this, the eighth day from His Nativity, our Saviour accepted the circumcision commanded by the Law. According to the command of the Angel, He received the Name which is above every name: JESUS, which means "Saviour" (Matt. 1:21; Luke 1:31 and 2:21).
Thursday, January 5
Eve of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
6:00PM Liturgy of St. Basil & Blessing of the Waters (Agiasmos)
Friday, January 6
The Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
8:45AM Orthros, 10:00AM Divine Liturgy & Blessing of the Waters (Agiasmos)
Sunday, January 8
Sunday after Epiphany
8:45AM Orthros, 10:00AM Divine Liturgy, 11:30AM Parish Vasilopita
In association with the Ladies Philoptochos Society, we are pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the 2023 Michael Kallas Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is available for any graduating High School boy or girl. Applications are available at the church vestibule. Completed applications must be returned to Fevri Gkanatsios, Ladies Philoptochos, by March 31, 2023. Applications received after this date will not be accepted. Click link for application.
Καλή κι ευλογημένη Χρονιά! Σας ευχόμαστε υγεία, ειρήνη, ευτυχία και κάθε ευλογία για το 2023
Happy New Year! Wishing everyone blessings, health, peace, and happiness for 2023
Me Agape,
The Ladies Philoptochos Board
January meeting. 01/10 at 6.30pm
National Obligations - Our monthly National obligations for January are 1. for the children of Saint Basil Academy, a home for children who need support and care (proceeds from any Vasilopita events); and 2. the Social Services/Cancer and other Major Illnesses Fund. In January, Philoptochos combines the proceeds from the sale of Vasilopita in December, the January monthly tray and a special coffee fellowship basket to make our offering for Saint Basil Academy. Thank you for your continued support and generosity. Information regarding all our National obligations can be found at: https://www.philoptochos.org/commitments/
Philoptochos Stewardship – January and February are 2023 Stewardship months! You may make online stewardship donations by CLICKING HERE. BE SURE TO CHECK OFF LADIES PHILOPTOCHOS/last on the list. Email us at philoptochos@agoc.us to notify us you have submitted a stewardship offering. You may also mail your stewardship offering and include a Stewardship Form, available on the church site: https://agoc.us/agoc-organizations/philoptochos/.
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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-agape9
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.
January 29, 2023 - Annual General Assembly
Our Parish Council requests your support and attention. Following Divine Liturgy we will have our Annual General Assembly Meeting in our Community Hall. The Agape Fellowship will be hosted by your Parish Council Members. General Assembly Meetings are very important for the future of our Assumption Church....Your ideas, suggestions, comments and support are welcome and needed.
Our Year in Pictures
Look back at 2022 by visiting the photo gallery on our Church website at https://www.agoc.us/photo-gallery.
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.
Basketball Schedule
Mon 1/2
11:00 Farm vs New Rochelle at Holy Trinity, New Rochelle
11:45 Youth vs New Rochelle at Holy Trinity, New Rochelle
12:45 JV vs New Rochelle at Holy Trinity, New Rochelle
1:45 Varsity vs New Rochelle at Holy Trinity, New Rochelle
Sat 1/7
2:00 Varsity vs St Barbara at Holy Trinity, Bridgeport
3:00 Youth vs New Rochelle at Holy Trinity, Bridgeport
4:00 Farm vs New Rochelle at Holy Trinity, Bridgeport
Sun 1/8
2:00 Varsity vs New Rochelle at Holy Trinity, Bridgeport
3:00 JV vs Bridgeport at Holy Trinity, Bridgeport
4:00 Youth vs Bridgeport at Holy Trinity, Bridgeport
5:00 Farm vs Bridgeport at Holy Trinity, Bridgeport
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:
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.
Circumcision of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
8:45AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
☦️ Eve of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
5:00PM Liturgy of St. Basil & Blessing of the Waters (Agiasmos)
The Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
8:45AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy & Blessing of the Waters (Agiasmos)
Sunday after Epiphany
8:45AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
11:30AM Parish Vasilopita
12th Sunday of Luke
8:45AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
7:30PM Parish Council Meeting
11:00AM Baptism. Kaplanis Nicole
15th Sunday of Luke
8:45AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
GOYA Making sandwiches for Dorothy Day
Sunday of the Canaanite
8:45AM Orthros
10:00AM Divine Liturgy
12:00PM General Assembly