Dear Parishioners of our Beloved Assumption,

According to modern wisdom, it takes 21 days to make or break a habit.  In such a short period of time, one can change the momentum of one’s direction by instituting an exercise routine or embracing a healthy diet;  one could stop having that evening bowl of ice cream or even stop smoking.  A beneficial change is only 21 days in the making—but so is a bad habit— one could stop exercising or embrace an unhealthy diet.

Attending weekly Divine Liturgy and Bible Study are likewise choices that in 21 days can become routine.  When we don’t come to church in the summer, it is hard to begin again—just as it is hard to stop when we regularly attend. Fasting, praying, tithing are also examples of choices that we make that become part of our way of being (in 21 days).

Why is this so important to be said right now?  It is because we have come to the start of a new Ecclesiastical year!  Regardless of what our momentum was before, we are now entering a new year of Sunday School, Bible Study, youth activities, fellowship, etc.  Whether, in this last year, we were merely participating or completely committed doesn’t matter—the clock has been reset.

For each of us, this means that we decide what we want to be this year.  We need to sit down and determine what is important to our families and ourselves.  Then, commit to 21 days of making it a reality.  Is it easy? Not really.  Is it worth it? Absolutely!

It is our daily habits that define the health of almost everything that we can control about ourselves: physical fitness, weight, scholastic performance and financial health.  Why would our spiritual health differ?  The new year starts today—so can your new (or renewed) you!

I remain,

In His Service,

Rev. Father Jon Boukis

Proistamenos

“Attract, Serve, Illuminate”

Fellow Parishioners,

Last month, I wrote to you in my message asking for help because we had no one to chair the WorldFest.  We, the parish council, met and decided to give it up - which was a very painful decision since it is the parish’s third largest fundraising event.

Thanasi was out of town when he heard about the decision. He called me and said:

"Being on parish council (means) to me, and from what I've seen the many years my father was on it, the council steps up. I've reached out to (someone) and told him we need a chair. If he is not willing to chair, but only work, then I will chair it. I believe we need the $10k of revenue for the church and I'm not sure how we could make it up. So I think we have to do the WorldFest and pray that God provides us workers and an abundance of income."

That is a great example of a son’s dedication to his church and community - who has learned by example from his father throughout the years.

In Christ,

Ramsey

“Attract, Serve, Illuminate”

On September 10th, we will hold a special Agiasmos Service (Blessing of the Water) for the Blessing of the classrooms and the school year. The children are invited to come up on 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!!!

Men's Club Lamb Roast and Planning Meeting

On Thursday, September 21st, at 6pm, the Men's Club will gather for a lamb dinner and have its first meeting to plan the events of the 2017/2018 year.  Your surveys were most helpful in know what our men would like!  Come and enjoy great food and Christian fellowship and service! More details to come!

The 2nd Annual "GOGO" (Greek Orthodox Golf Olympics) will take place at Fuzzy Zoeller's Covered Bridge Golf Club in Sellersburg, Indiana, on Saturday, October 7, 2017.

The format will be a 4 Man Scramble with a Shotgun Start at 9:00am.  Details are available in the Monthly Beacon at www.assumption.ky.goarch.org.

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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

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