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Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2017-07-16
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Assumption Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

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

  • 930 Ormsby Lane

  • Louisville, KY 40242


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Services Schedule

Great Vespers - Saturday 5:00pm

Orthros - Sunday 9:00am

Divine Liturgy- Sunday 10:00am


Past Bulletins


Saints and Feasts

Hlyfthrs
July 16

Sunday of the Holy Fathers

On the Sunday that falls from the 13th to the 19th of the present month, we chant the Service to the Holy and God-bearing Fathers who came together in the Seven Ecumenical Councils, that is: the First Council, of the 318 Fathers who assembled in Nicaea in 325 to condemn Arius, who denied that the Son of God is consubstantial with the Father; the Fathers of the First Council also ordained that the whole Church should celebrate Pascha according to the same reckoning; the Second Council, of the 150 Fathers who assembled in Constantinople in 381 to condemn Macedonius, Patriarch of Constantinople, who denied the Divinity of the Holy Spirit; the Third Council, of the 200 Fathers who assembled in Ephesus in 431, to condemn Nestorius, Patriarch of Constantinople, who called Christ a mere man and not God incarnate; the Fourth Council, of the 630 who assembled in Chalcedon in 451, to condemn Eutyches, who taught that there was only one nature, the divine, in Christ after the Incarnation, and Dioscorus, Patriarch of Alexandria, who illegally received Eutyches back into communion and deposed Saint Flavian, Patriarch of Constantinople, who had excommunicated Eutyches; the Fifth Council in 553, of the 165 who assembled in Constantinople for the second time to condemn Origen and Theodore of Mopsuestia, the teacher of Nestorius; the Sixth Council in 680, of the 170 who assembled in Constantinople for the third time, to condemn the Monothelite heresy, which taught that there is in Christ but one will, the divine; and the Seventh Council in 787, of the 350 who assembled in Nicaea for the second time to condemn Iconoclasm.


Allsaint
July 16

Helier the Hermit, Martyr of Jersey


Allsaint
July 16

Athenogenes the Holy Martyr of Heracleopolis

This Saint was from Sebastia of Cappadocia and , according to the Synaxaristes, became Bishop of Pidachthoa. He and ten of his disciples were tortured and beheaded by the Governor of Philomarchus in the times of Diocletian. There is a second Martyr Athenogenes commemorated today, mentioned by Saint Basil in Chapter 29 of his treatise "On the Holy Spirit"; it is said that as this Athenogenes approached the fire, wherein he was to die a martyric death, he chanted the hymn O Joyous Light in praise of the Holy Trinity (see also Mar. 11).


Allsaint
July 16

1,015 Martyrs in Pisidia


Allsaint
July 16

Julia the Virgin-martyr of Carthage


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Sixth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Luke 24:36-53

At that time, Jesus, having risen from the dead, stood in the midst of his disciples and said to them, "Peace to you." But they were startled and frightened, and supposed that they saw a spirit. And he said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do questionings rise in your hearts? See my hands and feet, that it is I myself; handle me, and see; for a spirit has not flesh and bones as you see that I have." And when he said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. And while they still disbelieved for joy, and wondered, he said to them, "Have you anything here to eat?" They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate before them.

Then he said to them, "These are my words which I spoke to you, while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled. Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and said to them, "Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you; but stay in the city, until you are clothed with power from on high."

Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands, he blessed them. While he blessed them, he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped him, and they returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the temple blessing God.


Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal 2nd Tone. Psalm 31.11,1.
Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous.
Verse: Blessed are they whose transgressions have been forgiven.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15.

TITUS, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned.

When I send Artemas or Tychicos to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful.

All who are with me send greeting to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.


Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Holy Fathers
The Reading is from Matthew 5:14-19

The Lord said to his disciples, "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven."


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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 the Holy Fathers in the Plagal 4th Tone

Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee.

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

O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.
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Wisdom of the Fathers

"But whosoever shall do and teach," said He, "shall be called great." For not to ourselves alone, should we be profitable, but to others also; since neither is the reward as great for him who guides himself aright, as for one who with himself adds also another.
St. John Chrysostom
Homilies 15 and 16 on Matthew 5, 4th Century

Since he who cannot teach himself, yet attempts to set others right, will have many to ridicule him. Or rather such a one will have no power to teach at all, his actions uttering their voice against him.
St. John Chrysostom
Homilies 15 and 16 on Matthew 5, 4th Century

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Message from Fr. Jon

Fr._jon

Pastoral Message from the June/July Beacon

06/01/2017

Dear Parishioners of our Beloved Assumption,

The most beautiful days of Summer are upon us.  Many are relaxing and taking family vacations to places where one may relax, refresh and recharge one’s spirit - some choose the beach, others a quiet camp site with fishing or hunting.  At times, we all need to “reset” ourselves away from the pace of life in this modern world.  We all can agree that this is necessary.

So many take a week vacation away from their homes and months and months of “vacation” from their Father’s home.  Our vacations, though, should not be ones that include an absence from the Church.  Worship is not a source of distraction from which one must get a break - but a source of refreshment that one must always partake of through vigilant presence.  It is the fallenness of the world that distracts and tires us, not our relationship with our Father in Heaven.

Faith and worship are essential elements of our lives.  None of us would say, “I’m on vacation this week, I think I will take a break from eating and bathing.  I think I’ll splurge and stop brushing my teeth also.”  This is absurd and I’m sure it makes you chuckle even as you read it.  Let us understand that worship is more essential than even these basic actions of our lives.  Many Saints have survived without food and water, but none without the Lord!

I remain,

In His Service,

Rev. Father Jon Boukis

Proistamenos

“Attract, Serve, Illuminate”


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Message from the Parish Council

Church

Parish Council Message from the June/July Beacon

06/01/2017

Dear Parishioners,

The matter of faith is very complicated.  One should believe that his faith is better that every other, otherwise - if there is another which may be better - why be part of that faith?

There is a difference between tolerance and acceptance of others and feeling supremacy over others.

We are taught not to exult ourselves as to make others less than we are. I believe that our Father, who gave His only Son for our salvation, is not going to forsake the rest of humanity because they do no see it in the same way that we do—He is loving. But this does not mean that the faith of others has the fullness of Orthodoxy.

If we believe that we are in fact the true faith, we must practice it with humility and love.  We must pray for those who do not see the fullness of the truth to be enlightened, so that God will give them righteousness, in there own way, as to inherit eternal life.

God promised salvation to all of His faithful children. We must give our love and respect  to everyone—even those whose beliefs differ from ours—because every person is made in the image of God.

Our faith, which has the fullness of the truth, must express itself through each of us as to attract people to the truth.

In Christ,

Ramsey


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Upcoming Events

Kroger Community Rewards®

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· 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.

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· Enter “Assumption” or our NPO number of 10779 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

    July 16 to July 30, 2017

    Sunday, July 16

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Monday, July 17

    6:30PM AHEPA Meeting

    Tuesday, July 18

    6:30PM GOGO Meeting (Greek Orthodox Golf Olympics)

    Thursday, July 20

    9:00AM Orthros for the Feast of the Prophet Elias

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Prophet Elias

    6:30PM Parish Council Meeting

    Saturday, July 22

    9:00AM Orthros for Feast of St. Mary Magdalene

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy for Feast of St. Mary Magdalene

    5:00PM No Great Vespers

    Sunday, July 23

    St. Nicholas Summer Camp

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Monday, July 24

    St. Nicholas Summer Camp

    Tuesday, July 25

    St. Nicholas Summer Camp

    Wednesday, July 26

    St. Nicholas Summer Camp

    Thursday, July 27

    St. Nicholas Summer Camp

    Friday, July 28

    St. Nicholas Summer Camp

    Saturday, July 29

    St. Nicholas Summer Camp

    5:00PM No Great Vespers

    Sunday, July 30

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

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