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Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2022-05-15
Bulletin Contents
Saints and Feasts
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Hymns of the Day
Message from Fr. Jon
Upcoming Events
Assumption Parish Calendar
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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@agoclou.org | (502) 425-7775

Services Schedule

Orthros - Sunday 8:450am

Divine Liturgy- Sunday 10:00am

Past Bulletins


Saints and Feasts

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May 15

Sunday of the Paralytic

Close to the Sheep's Gate in Jerusalem, there was a pool, which was called the Sheep's Pool. It had round about it five porches, that is, five sets of pillars supporting a domed roof. Under this roof there lay very many sick people with various maladies, awaiting the moving of the water. The first to step in after the troubling of the water was healed immediately of whatever malady he had.

It was there that the paralytic of today's Gospel way lying, tormented by his infirmity of thirty-eight years. When Christ beheld him, He asked him, "Wilt thou be made whole?" And he answered with a quiet and meek voice, "Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool." The Lord said unto him, "Rise, take up thy bed, and walk." And straightaway the man was made whole and took up his bed. Walking in the presence of all, he departed rejoicing to his own house. According to the expounders of the Gospels, the Lord Jesus healed this paralytic during the days of the Passover, when He had gone to Jerusalem for the Feast, and dwelt there teaching and working miracles. According to Saint John the Evangelist, this miracle took place on the Sabbath.

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May 15

Pachomius the Great

Saint Pachomius was born of pagan parents in the Upper Thebaid of Egypt. He was conscripted into the Roman army at an early age. While quartered with the other soldiers in the prison in Thebes, Pachomius was astonished at the kindness shown them by the local Christians, who relieved their distress by bringing them food and drink. Upon inquiring who they were, he believed in Christ and vowed that once delivered from the army, he would serve Him all the days of his life. Released from military service, about the year 313, he was baptized, and became a disciple of the hermit Palamon, under whose exacting guidance he increased in virtue and grace, and reached such a height of holiness that "because of the purity of his heart," says his biographer, "he was, as it were, seeing the invisible God as in a mirror." His renown spread far, and so many came to him to be his disciples that he founded nine monasteries in all, filled with many thousands of monks, to whom he gave a rule of life, which became the pattern for all communal monasticism after him. While Saint Anthony the Great is the father of hermits, Saint Pachomius is the founder of the cenobitic life in Egypt; because Pachomius had founded a way of monasticism accessible to so many, Anthony said that he "walks the way of the Apostles." Saint Pachomius fell asleep in the Lord before his contemporaries Anthony and Athanasius the Great, in the year 346. His name in Coptic, Pachom, means "eagle."

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Achillius the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Larissa

Saint Achillius was one of the 318 God-bearing Fathers who were present at the First Ecumenical Council; after returning to Larissa he cast down many pagan temples, delivered many from the demons, and raised up churches to the glory of God. He reposed about the middle of the fourth century.

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Placing of the Honorable Head of the Apostle Titus

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Barbaros the Myrrhbearer of Kerkyra

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Andrew the Hermit & Wonderworker

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Fifth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Luke 24:13-35

At that time, two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, "What is this conversation which you are holding with each other as you walk?" And they stood still looking sad. Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him, "Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?" And he said to them, "What things?" And they said to him, "Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since this happened. Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning and did not find his body; and they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb, and found it just as the women had said; but him they did not see." And he said to them, "O foolish men, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?" And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.

So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He appeared to be going further, but they constrained him, saying, "Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent." So he went in to stay with them. When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened and they recognized him; and he vanished out of their sight. They said to each other, "Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the scriptures?" And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven gathered together and those who were with them, who said, "The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!" Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. 3rd Tone. Psalm 46.6,1.
Sing praises to our God, sing praises.
Verse: Clap your hands, all you nations.

The reading is from Acts of the Apostles 9:32-42.

In those days, as Peter went here and there among them all, he came down also to the saints that lived at Lydda. There he found a man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years and was paralyzed. And Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; rise and make your bed." And immediately he rose. And all the residents of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord. Now there was at Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity. In those days she fell sick and died; and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him entreating him, "Please come to us without delay." So Peter rose and went with them. And when he had come, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him weeping, and showing tunics and other garments which Dorcas made while she was with them. But Peter put them all outside and knelt down and prayed; then turning to the body he said, "Tabitha, rise." And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. And he gave her his hand and lifted her up. Then calling the saints and widows he presented her alive. And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Paralytic
The Reading is from John 5:1-15

At that time, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Hebrew called Bethesda which has five porticoes. In these lay a multitude of invalids, blind, lame, paralyzed, waiting for the moving of the water; for an angel of the Lord went down at certain seasons into the pool, and troubled the water; whoever stepped in first after the troubling of the water was healed of whatever disease he had. One man was there, who had been ill for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him and knew that he had been lying there a long time, he said to him, "Do you want to be healed?" The sick man answered him, "Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is troubled, and while I am going another steps down before me." Jesus said to him, "Rise, take up your pallet, and walk." And at once the man was healed, and he took up his pallet and walked.

Now that day was the sabbath. So the Jews said to the man who was cured, "It is the sabbath, it is not lawful for you to carry your pallet." But he answered them, "The man who healed me said to me, 'Take up your pallet, and walk.' "They asked him, "Who is the man who said to you, 'Take up your pallet, and walk'?" Now the man who had been healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had withdrawn, as there was a crowd in the place. Afterward, Jesus found him in the temple, and said to him, "See, you are well! Sin no more, that nothing worse befall you." The man went away and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had healed him.

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Hymns of the Day

Apolytikion of Great and Holy Pascha in the Plagal 1st Tone

Christ is risen from the dead, by death hath He trampled down death, and on those in the graves hath He bestowed life.

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the 3rd Tone

Let the heavens rejoice; let the earth be glad, for the Lord has shown the mighty power of His arm. He trampled down death by death and became the firstborn of the dead. From the depths of Hades, He delivered us and granted to the world great mercy.

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 Plagal 4th Tone

Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades' power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, "Hail!" and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen.
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Message from Fr. Jon

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Pastoral Message from the May Beacon

05/01/2022

Dear Parishioners of our Beloved Assumption,

Χριστός Ανέστη!!!   Christ is Risen!!!

The Lord has brought us the potential for eternal life through His defeat of the realm of death!  It is up to us to accept this gift and reflect it in our lives!

We are truly blessed to be moving forward with our new community center.  It is through your dedication and commitment! It is by our faith and its reflection in our lives that we are truly apostles! By martyring ourselves daily, we will be deemed worth of the Kingdom ordained by the Lord for our eternal delight!

Each and every day I am in awe by our community—the dedication, love and sacrifice that each offers for His Glory! May the Lord Jesus Christ continue to bless us all!!!

In the Risen Lord,

Rev. Father Jon Boukis


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Upcoming Events

Parish Oratorical Festival

05/22/2022

The SJC Parish Oratorical Festival has been postponed to Sunday, May 22, following Divine Liturgy. The presentations will not be part of the Metropolis Competition, but offered for the edification of our youth and our members.  The Sunday School will be making this part of the curriculum and working on it in class!

All are encouraged to come and be inspired by our youth.  This is a wonderful event!!!  Don’t miss it!


Livestreaming Services

Click on this link (www.facebook.com/AGOCLou) and bookmark our page in your browser.  Faith is foundational in our lives and, when so many thinks around us are changing, it is steadfast.  I have offered thanksgiving to God that we have such great technology for our faithful to stay connected.

GreekFest 2022!!!

06/03/2022

It brings me much joy and excitement to announce that our church's Annual Greek Festival will take place on Friday, June 3rd from 6pm-10pm and Saturday, June 4th from 11am-10pm! OPA!! Please mark your calendars and help us spread the word to your friends, family, colleagues, coworkers, neighbors, and clients. I will have flyers for you to grab at the Parish Council Meeting and at church this Sunday.

That being said, did you know that we as church parishioners are the ones who run our festival? Without us, there is no festival. In order to make it successful, we need YOUR help. Below is a Google Doc Sheet with all of the days/times that we currently are asking our parishioners to volunteer. Please view it and find shifts that work best for you and your schedule and then kindly email me (azagoria2018@gmail.com with whichever shifts you are willing and able to commit to. We are grateful for whatever time you are able to give.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1061l6t3fnqBotAxvX9pVdqMLyN6XZFwwhnl-4hrCcAY/edit?usp=sharing

For those of you who will be out of town that weekend and are unable to volunteer with us, perhaps you or someone you know owns a business and would like to sponsor our festival? Or maybe you work for someone who loves to donate? Either way, we would greatly appreciate any donations that your company or their company are willing to bless us with. I will have the Sponsorship Forms available to you at the Parish Council Meeting as well as to church on Sunday. Or if you are interested now and don't want to wait, you can email me at azagoria2018@gmail.com and I can email you a form.

Lastly, I would like to ask if you (or your kids haha) have a Facebook or Instagram, to please LIKE, FOLLOW, and SHARE our events as well as our posts on your pages so that we can all help to get the word out.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleGreekFest

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisvillegreekfestival/

Website: https://www.louisvillegreekfest.com/

Thank you all for your time and understanding and I look forward to us all working together to make this festival a success!


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 Orthodox Bible Study is currenly on Summer break. Make Bible Study part of a greater commitment to the faith in the Fall.


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!!!
 

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!!!


Parish COVID Guidelines

02/22/2022

Assumption Parish (Louisville, KY) Worship Guidelines

Revised February 22, 2022

 

Before Coming to Church, please assess your health:  If you are experiencing any symptoms of illness, please stay at home.

†  Mask protocols

  • The wearing of masks is optional and supported. The Parish Council wants every person to feel safe in the Church.
  • Although wearing a mask is not formally mandated and is a personal prerogative for anyone to wear a mask as he/she sees fit, as a church community, we want to be as caring and welcoming of everyone as we possibly can.
  • Wearing a mask is out of love and care for your fellow parishioners, so that everyone may feel safe and comfortable attending church and participating fully in our community of faith.

†  Seating

  • A section of the church will be designated for individuals who choose to social distance (masks required in this section). 
  • The remaining portion of the church will be open seating for those who do not choose to be socially distant.

†  Fellowship Hall

  • Coffee Hour will resume in the hall without restriction.
  • Sunday School will return to the classrooms.

"Blessings in a Backpack"

05/01/2022

Thank you Assumption community for your continued support of Blessings in a Backpack.  For the past 10 years, our church, along with Broadway Baptist, have been putting ready-to-eat (or easy to microwave) food items in the backpacks of 40 kids facing food insecurity every Friday. Without Blessings in a Backpack these kids would eat nothing until they came back to school on Monday. We currently support 40 children at Chenoweth Elementary, a JCPS school where 60% of students are on free, or reduced lunch.

Even though classes end on May 26, we will continue to collect nut-free, nonperishable food items every Sunday throughout the summer so Chenoweth’s pantry will ready to help when classes resume in mid-August.

Please consider bringing a handful (or more) items, once a month, or once every few weeks to church. We collect them at the back of the pews in a plastic container labeled “Blessings in a Backpack.”  Examples of high-protein items include: Cans of pasta and meat sauce, pork and beans, chicken noodle soup, mac and cheese, instant oatmeal, 8-oz shelf-stable milk boxes, apple sauce, healthy snacks

Thank you!


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Assumption Parish Calendar

  • Assumption Calendar

    May 15 to May 22, 2022

    Sunday, May 15

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Sunday School

    11:30AM Greek School

    Wednesday, May 18

    6:00PM Orthodox Bible Study

    Saturday, May 21

    10:30AM Daughters of Penelope Meeting

    Sunday, May 22

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Sunday School

    11:30AM St. John Chrysostom Parish Oratorical Festival

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