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Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2019-04-14
Bulletin Contents
Saints and Feasts
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Hymns of the Day
Message from Fr. Jon
Upcoming Events
Assumption Parish Calendar
Allsaint
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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

Allsaint
April 14

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

The memory of this Saint is celebrated on April 1, where her life is recorded. Since the end of the holy Forty Days is drawing nigh, it has been appointed for this day also, so that if we think it hard to practice a little abstinence forty days, we might be roused by the heroism of her who fasted in the wilderness forty-seven years; and also that the great loving-kindness of God, and His readiness to receive the repentant, might be demonstrated in very deed.

Allsaint
April 14

Aristarchus, Pudens, Trophimus the Apostles of the 70

Saint Aristarchus is mentioned in the Epistle to the Colossians (4:10), and also in the Epistle to Philemon (v. 24). By his ascetical manner of life, this Saint proved to be another Saint John the Baptist. He became Bishop of Apamea in Syria, and brought many to the Faith of Christ. Saints Pudens and Trophimus are mentioned in II Timothy 4:20-21. Also, Acts 21:29 mentions that Trophimus was from Ephesus. According to sources that Saint Dorotheus of Tyre (celebrated on June 5) found written in Latin in Rome, these Apostles were beheaded in Rome during the reign of Nero (54-68).

Allsaint
April 14

Thomais the Martyr of Alexandria

Allsaint
April 14

Ardalion the Actor and Martyr

Allsaint
April 14

Demetrios the New-Martyr of Arcadia

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Second Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Mark 16:1-8

When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint Jesus. And very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb when the sun had risen. And they were saying to one another, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the tomb?" And looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back, for it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe; and they were amazed. And he said to them, "Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen, he is not here; see the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you." And they went out and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them; and they said nothing to any one, for they were afraid.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal 1st Tone. Psalm 11.7,1.
You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us.
Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:11-14.

BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) he entered once for all into the Holy Place, taking not the blood of goats and calves but his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. For if the sprinkling of defiled persons with the blood of goats and bulls and with the ashes of a heifer sanctifies for the purification of the flesh, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify your conscience from dead works to serve the living God.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
The Reading is from Mark 10:32-45

At that time, Jesus took his twelve disciples, and he began to tell them what was to happen to him, saying, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death, and deliver him to the Gentiles; and they will mock him, and spit upon him, and scourge him, and kill him; and after three days he will rise." And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him, and said to him, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." And he said to them, "What do you want me to do for you?" And they said to him, "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory." But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?" And they said to him, "We are able." And Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared." And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant of James and John. And Jesus called them to him and said to them, "You know that those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal 1st Tone

Let us worship the Word, O ye faithful, praising Him that with the Father and the Spirit is co-beginningless God, Who was born of a pure Virgin that we all be saved; for He was pleased to mount the Cross in the flesh that He assumed, accepting thus to endure death. And by His glorious rising, He also willed to resurrect the dead.

Apolytikion for Sun. of St. Mary of Egypt in the Plagal 4th Tone

In thee the image was preserved with exactness, O Mother; for taking up thy cross, thou didst follow Christ, and by thy deeds thou didst teach us to overlook the flesh, for it passeth away, but to attend to the soul since it is immortal. Wherefore, O righteous Mary, thy spirit rejoiceth with the Angels.

Apolytikion of Dormition in the 1st Tone

In giving birth, you remained a virgin, and in your dormition, you did not forsake this world, O Theotokos. For as the Mother of Life, you have yourself passed into life. And by your prayers deliver our souls from death.

Seasonal Kontakion in the 2nd Tone

A protection of Christians unshamable, intercessor to our Holy Maker, unwavering, please reject not the prayerful cries of those who are in sin. Instead, come to us, for you are good; your loving help bring unto us, who are crying in faith to you: hasten to intercede and speed now to supplicate, as a protection for all time, Theotokos, for those who honor you.
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Message from Fr. Jon

Fr._jon

Pastoral Message from the April Beacon

04/01/2019

Dear Parishioners of our Beloved Assumption,

Greetings in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Our relationship with the Lord, more specifically—toward the Lord, is ideally one of humility and love. We become less to ourselves as He becomes more to us; we offer to Him in thanksgiving for what He has given to us, as good stewards of His heavenly blessings; we understand that we must set our own will aside that we may abide in His will.  All of this is extremely difficult if we view ourselves apart from Him and define ourselves as being “autonomous.” To fully understand, we must realize that our humility and love is nothing compared to His humility and love.

The Lord loves us so much, that He “gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. “ (John 3:16)  In becoming a creature, the Logos set aside His divine “prerogatives” to exist as a creature, which He in fact created.  He became as a man, while still divine, but lived in complete humility as one so much less than He is.  He accepted to be imprisoned on “death row” and be put to death as a criminal in the worst way possible.  He experienced extreme humility in His passion and crucifixion at the hands of His creatures—to whom He had come to save.  At any time, He could have walked away—but He remained in order to give us the potential for eternal life.  All of this was preordained by the Father, who offered His Son for this purpose.  Do we really understand? Have we internalized His offering to us?

In humility He was incarnate and crucified—yet we are too proud to go to Holy Confession or even say I’m sorry to someone we’ve wronged.  He forgives us our every sin—when we ask, yet we don’t forgive readily.  We even will often rationalize to ourselves why we won’t forgive.

In love, He gives us every good thing that we have ever or will ever receive—yet some can’t even find a few hours on Sunday mornings for Him, let alone a “Holy” Week.

When we truly understand/internalize—love, humility and obedience come easily...

In His Service,

Rev. Father Jon Boukis

Proistamenos

“Attract, Serve, Illuminate”


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Upcoming Events

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). The Sunday Orthodox Bible Study will meet after Divine Liturgy from 12:00 noon-1:00pm (please check calendar to verify times). Make a commitment to learning His Word!


Palm Sunday Luncheon

04/21/2019

Don’t miss the Palm Sunday Luncheon following the Divine Liturgy on April 21st

Adults are $10 and children are $5.

$10/Adults  $5/Kids under 12

(Children under 6 years of age are free )

 

Sponsored by the Philoptochos


Louisville's Greek Fest

06/07/2019

Save the Dates!!!

Friday, June 7th, and Saturday, June 8th!!!

On the Church Property!!!

Details coming soon!!!


Community Center Capital Campaign

The Campaign is moving ahead!  The current position is as follows:
 
Capital Campaign pledges to date:  $713,786
Goal:  $1,500,000
Dollars needed to begin construction of new center:  $473,000
 
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

    April 14 to April 28, 2019

    Sunday, April 14

    Philoptochos Pastry Pick-up

    Philoptochos Meeting

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:15AM Sunday School

    11:30AM Holy Land Presentation by Tour Operator TomLambros Bornstein

    11:45AM Greek School

    12:00PM No Orthodox Bible Study

    Monday, April 15

    6:30PM AHEPA Meeting

    Wednesday, April 17

    6:00PM No Orthodox Bible Study

    Saturday, April 20

    9:00AM Orthros for the Saturday of Lazarus

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy for the Saturday of Lazarus

    10:30AM Daughters of Penelope Meeting

    11:30AM Saturday of Lazarus Youth Confessions, Palm Folding and Parish Clean-up and Decoration

    Sunday, April 21

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy for Palm Sunday

    11:30AM Palm Sunday Fish Luncheon sponsored by the Philoptochos

    12:00PM No Orthodox Bible Study

    7:00PM Bridegroom Service

    Monday, April 22

    7:00PM Bridegroom Service

    Tuesday, April 23

    7:00PM Bridegroom Service

    Wednesday, April 24

    4:00PM Holy Unction Service

    6:00PM No Orthodox Bible Study

    7:00PM Bridegroom Service (Orthros of the Last Supper)

    Thursday, April 25

    8:00AM Vesperal Divine Liturgy

    7:00PM Service of the 12 Passion Gospels

    Friday, April 26

    9:30AM Epitaphios (Kouvouklion) Preparation

    3:00PM Apokathelosis (Unnailing) Service

    7:00PM Lamentation Service (Epitaphios)

    Saturday, April 27

    10:00AM Vesperal Divine Liturgy

    11:00PM Resurrection Service, Orthros and Divine Liturgy

    Sunday, April 28

    11:00AM Great and Holy Pascha Agape Vespers

    12:00PM Pascha Fellowship and Easter Egg Hunt

    12:00PM No Orthodox Bible Study

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