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Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2019-01-20
Bulletin Contents
Saints and Feasts
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Hymns of the Day
Message from Fr. Jon
Upcoming Events
Assumption Parish Calendar
Lepers
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Assumption Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (502)425-7775
  • Street Address:

  • 930 Ormsby Lane

  • Louisville, KY 40242

Contact Information

Presiding Priest Rev. Fr. Jon S. Boukis

priest@assumption.ky.goarch.org | (502) 425-7775

Services Schedule

Orthros - Sunday 8:450am

Divine Liturgy- Sunday 10:00am

Past Bulletins


Saints and Feasts

Lepers
January 20

12th Sunday of Luke

Allsaint
January 20

John the Hieromartyr

Euthymio
January 20

Righteous Euthymius the Great

This Saint, who was from Melitene in Armenia, was the son of pious parents named Paul and Dionysia. He was born about 377. Since his mother had been barren, he was named Euthymius-which means "good cheer" or "joy"-for this is what his parents experienced at his birth. He studied under Eutroius, the Bishop of Melitene, by whom he was ordained and entrusted with the care of the monasteries of Melitene. Then, after he had come to Palestine about the year 406, he became the leader of a multitude of monks. Through him, a great tribe of Arabs was turned to piety, when he healed the ailing son of their leader Aspebetos. Aspebetos was baptized with all his people; he took the Christian name of Peter, and was later consecrated Bishop for his tribe, being called "Bishop of the Tents." Saint Euthymius also fought against the Nestorians, Eutychians, and Manichaeans. When Eudocia, the widow of Saint Theodosius the Younger, had made her dwelling in Palestine, and had fallen into the heresy of the Monophysites which was championed in Palestine by a certain Theodosius, she sent envoys to Saint Symeon the Stylite in Syria (see Sept. 1), asking him his opinion of Eutyches and the Council of Chalcedon which had condemned him; Saint Symeon, praising the holiness and Orthodoxy of Saint Euthymius near whom she dwelt, sent her to him to be delivered from her error (the holy Empress Eudocia is commemorated Aug. 13). He became the divine oracle of the Church, or rather, "the vessel of divine utterance," as a certain historian writes. He was the instructor and elder of Saint Sabbas the Sanctified. Having lived for ninety-six years, he reposed in 473, on January 20.

Allsaint
January 20

Zacharias the New Martyr of Patra

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

First Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Matthew 28:16-20

At that time, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshipped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age. Amen."

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Grave Tone. Psalm 149.5,1.
The saints shall rejoice in glory.
Verse: Sing to the Lord a new song.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 4:6-15.

Brethren, it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For while we live we are always being given up to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.

Since we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, "I believed, and so I spoke," we too believe, and so we speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.

Gospel Reading

12th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 17:12-19

At that time, as Jesus entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices and said: "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us." When he saw them he said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." And as they went they were cleansed. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus's feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Then said Jesus: "Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?" And he said to him: "Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well."

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 1st Tone

When the stone had been sealed by the Jews and the soldiers were guarding Thine immaculate Body, Thou didst arise on the third day, O Saviour, granting life unto the world. Wherefore, the powers of the Heavens cried out to Thee, O Lifegiver: Glory to Thy Resurrection, O Christ. Glory to Thy Kingdom. Glory to Thy dispensation, O only Friend of man.

Apolytikion for Euthymius the Great in the 4th Tone

Be glad, O barren one, that hast not given birth; be of good cheer, thou that hast not travailed; for a man of desires hath multiplied thy children of the Spirit, having planted them in piety and reared them in continence to the perfection of the virtues. By his prayers, O Christ our God, make our life peaceful.

Seasonal Kontakion in the 1st Tone

Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One.
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Message from Fr. Jon

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Pastoral Message from the January Beacon

01/01/2019

Dear Parishioners of our Beloved Assumption,

Greetings in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

The Nativity of the Lord has now passed and we await His Presentation to the Temple and reception by the Righteous Symeon.   Although we are moving away from what many term  the “season of giving,” it is important that we, as followers of Christ, fight to keep within us the spirit of the “cheerful giver.” (2 Cor. 9:7).  Wouldn’t it be nice if the feeling of Christmas was in our hearts every day of the year?

As Orthodox Christians, we understand that evangelism is not purely a function of preaching with our mouths, but also preaching with our actions.  It is through our love that we bring people to Christ.  St. Paul tells us that those to whom we are philanthropic “will give glory to God for the obedience which you show in professing the gospel of Christ.“  (2 Cor. 9:13)  When we profess to something it means that we own it—in other words, we are not just talking the talk but walking the walk.

As we enter the new year, let us:

  • be cheerful givers to all of creation,
  • offer our time and talent to Christ’s Holy Church and to His people,
  • be a beacon of righteousness to all who know us,
  • not leave behind the spirit of Christmas and the peace that comes along with it,
  • set aside our worldly cares that we may receive the King of All!

Yes, it is possible to have the peace in our hearts that Christmas brings each and every day of the year!!!

Wishing you a Blessed and Prosperous New Calendar Year, I remain,

In His Service,

Rev. Father Jon Boukis

Proistamenos

 

“Attract, Serve, Illuminate”


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Upcoming Events

Picture Directory

01/01/2019

This Fall, a picture directory will be published by the Parish.  With so many new faces, it is important that each of us has a reference for all of our brothers and sisters in Christ.  Each listing will include contact information and a 1.5” by 1.5” square picture.  Please email a picture that can be cropped to square for inclusion in the directory to priest@assumption.ky.goarch.org.  If you don’t have a picture, we have a volunteer that will take pictures in the church towards the end of the Summer.
 
In order to publish directories every few years and to be as fiscally responsible as possible, we will publish it “in-house.”
 
Thank you for your support of our Blessed Parish of the Assumption!

Greek Glendi 2019

02/08/2019

Glendi 2019 will be held on Friday, February 8th at The Olmsted.  The theme for this year is 'Flavors of Modern Greece'. The Glendi committee is in need of unique items to be auctioned in the silent auction.  The silent auction is a major fundraiser for our parish.  If you have an item that you would like to donate, please complete the form found outside of the church office and return it and the items to either Souha Nassar, Angela Pecha, Dana Schenk or Joanna Caneris.  Thank you for your support!

Raffle tickets to win one week (to be mutually agreed upon between Feb. 2019 - Feb. 2020) at "Villa by the Sea", a four bedroom condo on the beach in Blue Mountain Beach located on infamous 30a are still available.  The price for each ticket is $100 and only 100 tickets will be sold.  Drawing will be held on February 8th at the Glendi.  Need NOT be present to win. Please see Dana Schenk or go to www.glendi.us if you would like to buy a ticket for yourself or someone special. Hurry, they are going fast!


Orthodox Bible Study

Bible Study is an opportunity for us to apply the Scriptures to our everyday lives. The Bible is the “Good News” that enriches our faith and deepens our understanding of every issue that we face. This can only be done through obtaining the mind of the Holy Fathers. Let the scripture come alive in your life today!!!

The Wednesday Orthodox Bible Study will meet on Wednesday Evenings from 6:00pm-7:30pm (please check calendar to verify times) starting September 12th. The Sunday Orthodox Bible Study will meet after Divine Liturgy from 12:00 noon-1:00pm (please check calendar to verify times) to study St. Paul's 2nd Letter to the Corinthians. Make a commitment to learning His Word!


Community Center Capital Campaign

The Campaign is moving ahead!  The current position is as follows:
 
Capital Campaign pledges to date:  $679,786
Goal:  $1,500,000
Dollars needed to begin construction of new center:  $510,000
 
Contact George Digenis or Joanna Caneris to discuss how you can help fulfill this project

Amazon Smile

Great News!!!  Amazon Smile will donate .5% of your purchases to the Assumption!!!
 
All you have to do is enter through the link below and shop as usual!!!
 
Don’t forget to bookmark it on all your devices!!!
 

Flower Outreach

Kroger has partnered with the Assumption to provide flowers for us to take out to those who are homebound, in assisted living facility or hospitals.

Please bring any empty vases that you may have accumulated and don’t know what to do with—we will put them to good use!!!


Kroger Community Rewards®

Are you already Kroger shopper?
Your current shopping could be benefitting the Assumption!

Kroger Community Rewards® makes fund-raising easy...all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Plus Card!

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TO USE THE KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM:

· Go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com and register your Kroger Plus Card (if you are already registered, click “Sign In” instead of “Create an Account.”)

· Sign up for a Kroger Rewards Account by entering zip code, clicking on favorite store, entering your email address and creating a password, agreeing to the terms and conditions

· You will then get a message to check your email inbox and click on the link within the body of the email.

· Click on My Account and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step.

· Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card number. If you use your phone number at the register instead of a card, call 800-576-4377, select option 4 to get your Kroger Plus card number.

· Update or confirm your information.

· Enter “Assumption” or our NPO number of AT066 and select us from the list and click on confirm.

· If enrollment is complete, you will see Assumption’s name on the right side of your information page.

· That’s it!!! Use your registered Kroger Plus card or phone number at the register and our parish benefits!!!

By registering online, coupons can be electronically attached to your Plus Card. Not only do you help the Church, but you save money. Talk to everyone you know about registering to benefit our parish!!!


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Assumption Parish Calendar

  • Assumption Calendar

    January 20 to February 3, 2019

    Sunday, January 20

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:15AM Sunday School

    11:45AM Greek School

    Monday, January 21

    6:30PM AHEPA Meeting

    Wednesday, January 23

    5:30PM Lyndon Ecumenical Fellowship Dinner

    6:00PM No Orthodox Bible Study

    6:30PM Prayer for Christian Unity

    Thursday, January 24

    7:00PM Choir Practice

    Sunday, January 27

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:15AM Sunday School

    11:30AM Choir Practice

    11:45AM Greek School

    Wednesday, January 30

    6:00PM Orthodox Bible Study

    Thursday, January 31

    6:30PM Parish Council Meeting

    7:00PM Choir Practice

    Saturday, February 2

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy for the Great Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

    Sunday, February 3

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:15AM Sunday School

    11:45AM Greek School

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