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Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2024-03-10
Bulletin Contents
Saints and Feasts
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Hymns of the Day
Message from Fr. Jon
Upcoming Events
Assumption Philoptochos
Assumption Parish Calendar
Lastjudgement1
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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 8:50 am

Divine Liturgy- Sunday 10:00 am

Past Bulletins


Saints and Feasts

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March 10

Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)

The foregoing two parables -- especially that of the Prodigal Son -- have presented to us God's extreme goodness and love for man. But lest certain persons, putting their confidence in this alone, live carelessly, squandering upon sin the time given them to work out their salvation, and death suddenly snatch them away, the most divine Fathers have appointed this day's feast commemorating Christ's impartial Second Coming, through which we bring to mind that God is not only the Friend of man, but also the most righteous Judge, Who recompenses to each according to his deeds.

It is the aim of the holy Fathers, through bringing to mind that fearful day, to rouse us from the slumber of carelessness unto the work of virtue, and to move us to love and compassion for our brethren. Besides this, even as on the coming Sunday of Cheese-fare we commemorate Adam's exile from the Paradise of delight -- which exile is the beginning of life as we know it now -- it is clear that today's is reckoned the last of all feasts, because on the last day of judgment, truly, everything of this world will come to an end.

All foods, except meat and meat products, are allowed during the week that follows this Sunday.

Allsaint
March 10

Quadratus the Martyr & his Companions

These Martyrs contested for piety's sake in Corinth during the reign of the Emperor Valerian (253-260).

Allsaint
March 10

Anastasia of Alexandria

Allsaint
March 10

Michael Mauroudes the New-Martyr

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Seventh Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:1-10

On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. So she ran, and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid Him." Peter then came out with the other disciple, and they went toward the tomb. They both ran, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first; and stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; he saw the linen cloths lying and the napkin, which had been on His head, not lying with the linen cloths, but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not know the scripture, that He must rise from the dead. Then the disciples went back to their homes.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. 4th Tone. Psalm 146.5;134.3.
Great is our Lord, and great is his power.
Verse: Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good.

The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 8:8-13; 9:1-2.

Brethren, food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. Only take care lest this liberty of yours somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. For if any one sees you, a man of knowledge, at table in an idol's temple, might he not be encouraged, if his conscience is weak, to eat food offered to idols? And so by your knowledge this weak man is destroyed, the brother for whom Christ died. Thus, sinning against your brethren and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. Therefore, if food is a cause of my brother's falling, I will never eat meat, lest I cause my brother to fall.

Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are not you my workmanship in the Lord? If to others I am not an apostle, at least I am to you; for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.

Gospel Reading

Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)
The Reading is from Matthew 25:31-46

The Lord said, "When the Son of man comes in his glory and all the holy angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate them one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and he will place the sheep at his right hand, but the goats at the left. Then the king will say to those at his right hand, 'Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.' Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?' And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.' Then he will say to those at his left hand, 'Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.' Then they also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?' Then he will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it not to one of the least of these, you did it not to me.' And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Grave Tone

By Your cross, O Lord, You shattered death; to the thief You opened paradise. You transformed the Myrrhbearers' lamentation, and commanded Your Apostles to proclaim that You arose, Christ our God, granting to the world Your 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 1st Tone

O God, when You come upon the earth in glory, the whole world will tremble. A river of fire will bring all before Your Judgment Seat and the books will be opened, and everything in secret will become public. At that time, deliver me from the fire which never dies, and enable me to stand by Your right hand, O Judge most just.
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Message from Fr. Jon

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Pastoral Message from the March Beacon

03/01/2024

My Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Greetings in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

The period of the Great and Holy Lent is approaching quickly, and soon we will pass from the time of preparation and penitence into a time of joy and feasting (but we’ll leave our feasting until May).  Holy Lent brings us many beautiful liturgical services filled with some of the most beautiful and moving hymns and prayers.  During March and April, 3 such services will be celebrated: the Great Compline on Mondays, the Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts on Wednesdays, and the Salutations to the Theotokos on Fridays.  Each of these services is so unique and differs so greatly from the “normal” Sunday Divine Liturgy, that they present us with opportunities to experience our faith in ways that may stimulate spiritual growth.  If we feel stalled or that our faith has fallen into a Lenten routine that has not produced spiritual growth, let us make a conscious decision to participate in the beauty of the Lenten cycle.

During this time, many of our faithful will increase their fasting and praying in their own homes, but it is also important that we come to the Lord’s House and pray together as a community.  Great Lent is filled with opportunity for spiritual growth.  It takes all the necessary elements and blends them into the perfect combination to allow for a complete transformation of the soul in a short 48 day period.

Begin with fasting and prayer, add the liturgy of the Church and finish with Holy Confession and the celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord - this is the map for spiritual health.  Follow it year after year to eternity.

A Blessed Great and Holy to all of you as we prepare for His Passion, Crucifixion and Resurrection!

In Christ,

Fr. Jon


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Upcoming Events

Lunch Bunch

03/12/2024

"BJs Restaurant"

Oxmoor Center

  12 Noon on Tuesday, March 12

Come and enjoy great fellowship with others you have flexibility during the daytime hours

RSVP to Nancy Anas at

(502) 645-2307 by 3-10-24


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.

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!!!


Sunday of Orthodoxy Youth Procession

03/24/2024

The Youth will process with the Clergy and Atlar Boys at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, March 24.  Don't forget to bring your icons!!!


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Assumption Philoptochos

Philoptochos

Philoptochos Message

02/01/2024

Wayside Christian Mission homeless shelters: March 1-31

Philoptochos is collecting personal hygiene items for the homeless living in one of the two Wayside Christian Mission shelters: the overnight one on Jefferson Street and the long-term one at Hotel Louisville. They serve 500-600 individuals each night. They are in need of the following items (regular or travel sizes): 

  • feminine hygiene products
  • razors, shaving cream
  • shampoos, conditioners 
  • toothbrushes, toothpaste
  • deodorants
  • combs, hairbrushes (new)

 

Blessings in a Backpack

There are three months left in the school year. The 156 kids at Chenoweth Elementary are relying on us (and Broadway Baptist) to have something to eat over the weekend. Please help Philoptochos fight childhood hunger by:

  • Adding any of the following items to your grocery list and bringing to church: ramen noodles, hearty canned soups, canned meats, canned ravioli, mac and cheese, oatmeal packets, protein bars (no nuts), individual fruit cups or small drinks containing vitamin C. 
  • If it is easier, you can make a financial donation of any amount to “Philoptochos” with memo: “Blessings” and we will do the shopping.

Thank you!  

 

The next Philoptochos meeting will be on Sunday March 10 after church.


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Assumption Parish Calendar

  • AGOC Calendar

    March 10 to March 24, 2024

    Sunday, March 10

    8:50AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    12:00PM Philoptochos Meeting

    Tuesday, March 12

    12:00PM Lunch Bunch

    Wednesday, March 13

    6:00PM Orthodox Bible Study

    Saturday, March 16

    9:30AM Orthros of the Saturday of the Souls

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

    10:30AM Daughters of Penelope Meeting

    11:30AM Youth Choir Practice

    Sunday, March 17

    Youth Choir Sunday

    8:50AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    12:00PM Parish Council Meeting

    Monday, March 18

    First Day of Great and Holy Lent

    6:00PM Great Compline

    Wednesday, March 20

    6:00PM Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts

    7:00PM Orthodox Bible Study

    Friday, March 22

    6:00PM 1st Salutations to the Theotokos

    Saturday, March 23

    9:30AM Orthros of the Saturday of the Souls

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

    Sunday, March 24

    8:50AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM Sunday of Orthodoxy Procession

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