Dear Parishioners of our Beloved Assumption,

September brings us the beginning of another Ecclesiastical year. It is a time when we naturally look ahead and consider what the coming year will bring. Yet, as Orthodox Christians, we also look inward and ask: How will I grow in my relationship with Christ?

There is much for which we should be thankful as we begin this new year. Our parish continues to grow—not only in numbers, but in faith. We have the blessing of welcoming new people into the Orthodox Faith, and we see so many children and young families becoming an important part of our parish life. These are signs of a living and growing Church!

We also give thanks for the anticipated completion of phase 1 of our new Fellowship Hall. It is more than a new building. It is a place where we will gather as a community, share meals, teach our children, welcome newcomers, and strengthen the relationships that make us a parish family. May it become a place where friendships are formed, where our children learn what it means to belong to a Church family, and where those who walk through our doors for the first time experience genuine Christian hospitality.

St. Seraphim of Sarov tells us, “Acquire the Spirit of peace and thousands around you will be saved.” What a wonderful challenge for us as we begin this new year! If each of us seeks the peace of Christ in our own hearts, that peace will naturally extend to our families, our parish, and our community. The growth of our parish will ultimately be measured not simply by how many people attend, but by how faithfully we live the Gospel and share Christ’s love with one another.

Let us enter this new Ecclesiastical year with thanksgiving, renewed commitment, and a desire to grow together in Christ. May our parish continue to be a place where people are welcomed, children are nurtured, faith is strengthened, and the peace of Christ is shared with all.

I remain,

In His Service,

Rev. Father Jon Boukis

On September 13^th, we will hold a special Agiasmos Service (Blessing of the Water) for the Blessing of the school year.  The children are invited to come to the solea with their “backpacks,” school books or just themselves to be blessed for a healthy and prosperous year of education.  Don’t miss it!!!

Greek Orthodox Golf Olympics Scramble

Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:00 a.m. Breakfast and Registration

9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

Early Registration $150;  $175 after Sept. 1

Registration includes Greens Fees, Practice Range, Breakfast, Lunch, Prizes and On Course Events…

GOGO to be held at: Oldham County Country Club

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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

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