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Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2020-03-01
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Assumption Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

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

  • 930 Ormsby Lane

  • Louisville, KY 40242


Contact Information




Services Schedule

Orthros - Sunday 8:450am

Divine Liturgy- Sunday 10:00am


Past Bulletins


Saints and Feasts

Eden
March 01

Forgiveness Sunday

The Holy Fathers have appointed the commemoration of Adam's exile from the Paradise of delight here, on the eve of the holy Forty-day Fast, demonstrating to us not by simple words, but by actual deeds, how beneficial fasting is for man, and how harmful and destructive are insatiety and the transgressing of the divine commandments. For the first commandment that God gave to man was that of fasting, which the first-fashioned received but did not keep; and not only did they not become gods, as they had imagined, but they lost even that blessed life which they had, and they fell into corruption and death, and transmitted these and innumerable other evils to all of mankind. The God-bearing Fathers set these things before us today, that by bringing to mind what we have fallen from, and what we have suffered because of the insatiety and disobedience of the first-fashioned, we might be diligent to return again to that ancient bliss and glory by means of fasting and obedience to all the divine commands. Taking occasion from today's Gospel (Matt. 6:14-21) to begin the Fast unencumbered by enmity, we also ask forgiveness this day, first from God, then from one another and all creation.


Allsaint
March 01

Andonina the New Martyr


Evdokia
March 01

The Holy Righteous Martyr Eudocia the Samaritan

This Saint, who was from Heliopolis of Phoenicia (Baalbek in present-day Lebanon), was an idolater and led a licentious life. Being beautiful beyond telling, she had many lovers, and had acquired great riches. Yet brought to repentance by a monk named Germanus, and baptized by Bishop Theodotus, she distributed to the poor all her ill-gotten gains, and entered a convent, giving herself up completely to the life of asceticism. Her former lovers, enraged at her conversion, her refusal to return to her old ways, and the withering away of her beauty through the severe mortifications she practiced, betrayed her as a Christian to Vincent the Governor, and she was beheaded, according to some, under Trajan, who reigned from 98 to 117, according to others, under Hadrian, who reigned from 117 to 138.


Allsaint
March 01

David the Archbishop


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Fourth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Luke 24:1-12

On the first day of the week, at early dawn, the women went to the tomb, taking the spices which they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel; and as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, "Why do you seek the living among the dead? Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of man must be delivered in to the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and on the third day rise." And they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. Now it was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told this to the apostles; but these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them.

But Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home wondering at what had happened.


Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal 4th Tone. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 13:11-14; 14:1-4.

Brethren, salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed; the night is far gone, the day is at hand. Let us then cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us conduct ourselves becomingly as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.

As for the man who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not for disputes over opinions. One believes he may eat anything, while the weak man eats only vegetables. Let not him who eats despise him who abstains, and let not him who abstains pass judgment on him who eats; for God has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for God is able to make him stand.


Gospel Reading

Forgiveness Sunday
The Reading is from Matthew 6:14-21

The Lord said, "If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you; but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

"And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by men but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 4th Tone

The women disciples of the Lord, having learned from the Angel the joyous news of the Resurrection and having rejected the ancestral decision, then told the apostles elatedly: Death has been stripped of its power; Christ God has risen, granting to the world His great mercy.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal 2nd Tone

O Master, Prudence, Guide of Wisdom, Instruction to the foolish and Defender of the poor, strengthen my heart and grant it discernment. Give me words, Word of the Father, for behold, I shall not keep my lips from crying out to You, "O Merciful One, have mercy on me who has fallen."
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Message from Fr. Jon

Fr._jon

Pastoral Message from the March Beacon

03/01/2020

Dear Parishioners of our Beloved Assumption,

Greetings in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

William Shakespeare penned “beware the Ides of March” in his play Julius Caesar. This line was said by a “soothsayer” to Caesar as a warning. The Ides of March (March 15th) was the day that Julius Caesar was assassinated by 60 senators who believed this act would restore the great republic of Rome.  They were wrong and the Ides of March became a defining moment in Roman History manifesting in years of tyranny and unrest.

Christianity is full of moments that had a secular or pre-Christian context that were transformed/transcended by defining moments.  The Nativity of Lord, Christmas, transformed the Winter Solstice on December 25th; Pascha, the Lord’s Resurrection, transcended Passover; Pentecost, as a Christian observance of the giving of the Holy Spirit, transcended the Jewish Pentecost of the giving of the 10 Commandments to Moses; etc., etc., etc.

I believe that the Ides of March will take on a new meaning for our Parish of the Assumption. It is this Ides of March that we will hold a Special General Assembly in which the Parish Council will present a final fellowship hall building plan and ask for a motion to build.  This moment is one that will transform our parish allowing for greater ministries of fellowship, education and hospitality.  It, in fact, may be the single most important event of this generation with regards to the future growth of our parish as a whole.

During these past 5 years, so many wonderful people have experienced so many moments of spiritual growth through catechism, bible study, confessions, summer camp, pastoral counseling, and the list goes on.  It is these moments of spiritual growth that have built a strong foundation for our parish and will cumulatively lead to a renewed commitment in our parish home thus creating a center of ministry for future generations and a beacon for all who encounter His Church.

It is through this that the Ides of March will for us ever be remembered as a glorious defining moment!

In His Service,

Rev. Father Jon Boukis

Proistamenos

“Attract, Serve, Illuminate”


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Upcoming Events

Sunday of Orthodoxy Procession with the Children

03/08/2020

On Sunday, March 8th, the children of our Sunday School will participate in a Procession of Holy Icons. Please bring an Icon from home to the Divine Liturgy for this Blessed Procession.


Sunday of Orthodoxy Great Vespers

03/08/2020

Come and Celebrate the Triumph of Orthodoxy as the Orthodox Community of Kentucky Commemorates the Restoration of the Icons into the Church on March 8th.

The Sunday of Orthodoxy Great Vespers will take place at the Assumption at 5:00pm on March 8th!!!  Reception to follow!!!


Parish Oratorical Festival

03/15/2020

The Assumption Parish Oratorical Festival will be held on Sunday, March 15th!!!


Holy Land Trip!!!

01/11/2021

Preparations have begun for a Holy Land Pilgrimage in January 2021!!!

The trip will be 10-11 days including travel days with an earliest departure of Monday, January 11 and latest return of Saturday, January 30.  Full details will be available for the March 2020 Beacon!


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!


Community Center Capital Campaign

The Campaign is moving ahead!  The current position is as follows:
 
Capital Campaign pledges to date:  $716,786
Goal:  $1,500,000
Dollars needed to begin construction of new center:  $483,000
 
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!!!
 

Assumption Recycles!!!

Did you know that the Assumption recycles? There is a blue recycling bin in the social hall and another in the classrooms area. Please recycle clean and empty plastic, glass and metal bottles/containers as well as paper. Dirty plates, styrofoam, and plastic bags are not recyclable.


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

    March 1 to March 15, 2020

    Sunday, March 1

    Sunday School

    Greek School

    Cheesefare Sunday

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    12:00PM Orthodox Bible Study

    Monday, March 2

    First Day of Lent - Clean Monday

    6:00PM Great Compline Service

    Wednesday, March 4

    6:00PM Orthodox Bible Study

    Friday, March 6

    6:00PM Salutations to the Theotokos

    Saturday, March 7

    9:00AM Orthros for Saturday of the Souls

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy for the Saturday of the Souls

    Sunday, March 8

    Family Worship

    Greek School

    Sunday of Orthodoxy

    Philoptochos Meeting

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM Sunday School Icon Procession

    12:00PM Parish Council Meeting

    12:00PM No Orthodox Bible Study

    5:00PM Pan-Orthodox Great Vespers for Sunday of Orthodoxy

    Monday, March 9

    6:00PM Great Compline Service

    Wednesday, March 11

    6:00PM Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts

    7:00PM Orthodox Bible Study

    Friday, March 13

    6:00PM Salutations to the Theotokos

    Sunday, March 15

    Sunday School

    Greek School

    St. John Chrysostom Parish Oratorical Festival

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:45AM Special General Assembly for New Building

    12:00PM No Bible Study

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