Assumption Church
Publish Date: 2025-03-23
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Saints and Feasts
Introduction to Orthodox Christianity
Hospitality Ministry
Greek Independence Day Parade
Ladies Philoptochos
New Church App
GOYA News
Lenten Retreat
Spring Dance
Spring Dance Grand Raffle
Links for Livestreaming Services
Calendar

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Assumption Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (203) 748-2992
  • Fax:
  • (203) 748-7747
  • Street Address:

  • 30 Clapboard Ridge Road

  • Danbury, CT 06811

Contact Information

Rev. Fr. Nikolas Karloutsos
Protopresbyter and Proistamenos

[email protected]

Rev. Fr. Peter Karloutsos
Protopresbyter and Pastor Emeritus

[email protected]

Margot Racano
Office Administrator

[email protected]

Services Schedule

 
Orthros at 8:45 am - Sundays
Divine Liturgy at 10am - Sundays
 
Weekday Liturgies & Evening Divine Services as scheduled in Google Calendar
 
 

Past Bulletins


Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Mode. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6.

BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "Thou art my Son, today I have begotten thee"; as he says also in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek."

Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Holy Cross
The Reading is from Mark 8:34-38; 9:1

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

The key to knowledge is the humility of Christ. The door of the Kingdom of Heaven is open, not to those who only know in their learned minds the mysteries of faith and the commandments of their Creator, but to those who have progressed far enough to live by them.
St. Bede the Venerable
Unknown, 8th century

To deny oneself means to give up one's bad habits; to root out of the heart all that ties us to the world; not to cherish bad thoughts and desires; to suppress every evil thought; to avoid occasions of sin; not to desire or to do anything out of self-love, but to do everything out of love for God. To deny oneself, according to St. Paul means "to be dead to sin. . . but alive to God."
St. Innocent of Alaska
The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 147, 19th Century

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Saints and Feasts

March 23

Sunday of the Holy Cross

With the help of God, we have almost reached the middle of the course of the Fast, where our strength has been worn down through abstinence, and the full difficulty of the labour set before us becomes apparent. Therefore our holy Mother, the Church of Christ, now brings to our help the all-holy Cross, the joy of the world, the strength of the faithful, the staff of the just, and the hope of sinners, so that by venerating it reverently, we might receive strength and grace to complete the divine struggle of the Fast.

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Introduction to Orthodox Christianity

    Sunday, March 23 at 1:30pm

    Sunday, March 23 at 1:30pm

    Clapboard Ridge House of Worship “Holy Road” -- Assumption Church will host visitors from our neighboring Houses of Worship on Clapboard Ridge Rd. Fr. Nikolas will offer a brief overview of the Orthodox Christian Faith in our Church followed by refreshments in our hall. Please click on flyer for more details.

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Hospitality Ministry

Thank you to our HOPE families for hosting today’s Agape Coffee Fellowship.

If you'd like to be a hostess or host please contact Barbara Soldano, Danai Sachinidou or Linda Dallaku at [email protected]. You can also sign up at Agape Sunday fellowship/coffee hour. 

Philoptochos only organizes and oversees fellowship, as it should be every steward’s kind offering to host once a year. A regular coffee hour costs Ladies Philoptochos an average of $50. You can now find a QR code next to the coffee collection basket, for you ease of contributing. Thank you for your generosity and support.

For Agape Fellowship Sponsoring opportunities/availability please contact Margot Racano at:[email protected].

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Greek Independence Day Parade

Sunday, March 30

For the first time ever, our Assumption of the Theotokos Church will proudly join the Greek Independence Day Parade in NYC! Celebrate Hellenic Independence with us and fellow Greek Orthodox Christians from the Tri-State Area. The parade is on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 1:00 pm. We'll march down Fifth Avenue from 64th to 79th Streets in Manhattan.

Further details about meet-up spots and a caravan from Danbury will be provided closer to the date. If you need a ride or any assistance getting down to the city, let us know, and we will make sure you have a way to join us.

After the parade, we will continue the celebration with a meal at Four Brothers Restaurant in Mahopac on our way home. This will be a wonderful opportunity to relax, enjoy great food, and reflect on the day together as a parish family. If you would like to be part of this gathering, please let me know as soon as possible so we can provide the restaurant with an accurate headcount for the reservation.

If you're interested in marching, please contact Thomas & Kleo Tripodianos at  [email protected] or call 845-313-4499.

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Ladies Philoptochos

Lenten Kolourakia 

Continuing with our Baking fundraising for the Beautification of our Church, this Sunday 03/23 we will offer Lenten Kolourakia 15$/bag.

Seniors Lunch

Tuesday March 25th, Feast day of the Annunciation of the Theotokos and Greek Independence Day. We will celebrate our Seniors by offering a traditional fish luncheon following Divine Liturgy.

Michael Kallas Memorial Scholarship Fund

The scholarship is available for any graduating High School boy or girl. Copies are available at the church vestibule and on the Philoptochos page of the Church website at agoc.us. Completed applications must be returned to president Fevri Gkanatsios, Ladies Philoptochos, by March 31, 2025. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.

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New Church App

    Stay Connected with Our Church!

    Stay Connected with Our Church!

    As we take the next steps in growing our church, improving communication and engagement is key. We’re excited to introduce our new Church App! Please take a moment to download the app and update your contact info. This will help us stay connected and keep you informed about important updates, events, and opportunities to engage in our ministries. Thank you for being a vital part of our community! Please click on the flyer to download the App.

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GOYA News

March 24 - GOYA Game night in the church hall 7:30-9

March 29 - GOYA “Saturday Faith & Fun” at Archangels, Stamford 7-9

April 6 - GOYA Meeting

May 3 - Trip to UConn

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Lenten Retreat

    Repentance in the Modern World

    Repentance in the Modern World

    Join Fr. Alexander Goussetis at Holy Trinity Church in Danbury on Saturday, March 29. Please see flyer for details and to rsvp.

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Spring Dance

    Sunday, April 27

    Sunday, April 27

    Philoptochos, AHEPA and Parish Council proudly present our Annual Spring Dance on Sunday, April 27th, 5:30 to 10:30 at the Amber Room Colonnade, 1 Stacy Road, Danbury. We will have once again George Moutsi, Anthi, Irakli, Myron and clarinet player Spaniotis. Cash bar, variety of food - delicious buffet! Last CALL for sale is Palm Sunday (04/13/2025)! Please join our family-friendly, Church’s Spring Dance! AHEPA is offering a wonderful Grand Raffle and Philoptochos and Parish Council are donating the regular raffles.

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Spring Dance Grand Raffle

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Links for Livestreaming Services

Pray with us by subscribing to the Assumption YouTube channel 

https://www.youtube.com/@assumptionchurchdanbury

Or by visiting our Assumption page on Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/assumptiongreekorthodoxchurch/videos

Live events will be streamed on both these services on programmed service hours.

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Calendar

  • Calendar

    March 23 to April 21, 2025

    Sunday, March 23

    🍇 Sunday of the Holy Cross

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM NO MEMORIALS

    1:30PM Host Clapboard Ridge Holy Road

    Monday, March 24

    ☦️ Forefeast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos

    7:00PM Great Vespers at Annunciation, Stamford, CT

    Tuesday, March 25

    🐟 Annunciation of the Theotokos

    9:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy

    12:00PM Festal Luncheon hosted by Ladies Philoptochos

    Wednesday, March 26

    🍇 Synaxis in honor of the Archangel Gabriel

    12:00PM Dorothy Day Sandwiches - parish hall

    5:45PM Presanctified Liturgy (Preceded by 9th Hour)

    Friday, March 28

    6:30PM Salutations

    Sunday, March 30

    🍇 Sunday of St. John Climacus

    8:15AM Orthros (BEGINS 30 MINUTES EARLY)

    9:30AM Divine Liturgy

    10:30AM NO MEMORIALS

    12:30PM Greek Independence Day Parade in NYC

    Monday, March 31

    6:30PM Great Compline

    Wednesday, April 2

    9:30AM Presanctified Liturgy

    Thursday, April 3

    6:30PM Ladies Philoptochos Meeting

    Friday, April 4

    6:30PM Akathist

    Saturday, April 5

    11:00AM Greek Independence Day - Flag Raising at City Hall, Danbury

    Sunday, April 6

    🍇 Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    12:00PM Greek School 25th of March Presentation

    Thursday, April 10

    7:30PM Parish Council Meeting

    Saturday, April 12

    Lazarus Saturday

    9:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy

    Sunday, April 13

    Palm Sunday

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM NO MEMORIALS

    6:30PM 1st Bridegroom Matins of Holy Monday

    Monday, April 14

    Great & Holy Monday

    10:00AM WCDNF using hall

    6:30PM 2nd Bridegroom Matins of Holy Tuesday

    Tuesday, April 15

    Great & Holy Tuesday

    9:30AM Presanctified Liturgy of Holy Tuesday

    6:30PM 3rd Bridegroom Matins of Holy Wednesday

    Wednesday, April 16

    Great & Holy Wednesday

    4:00PM Sacrament of Holy Unction (Evchelaion)

    6:30PM 4th Bridegroom Matins of Holy Thursday (Nyptiras) *Anointing w/ Holy Unction at Conclusion of Service

    Thursday, April 17

    Great & Holy Thursday

    9:00AM Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil (Mystical Supper)

    6:30PM The Office of the Holy Passion & Crucifixion of Christ (Matins Service of 12 Gospel Readings)

    Friday, April 18

    Great & Holy Friday

    10:00AM Great & Royal Hours of the Passion

    2:30PM Vespers & Unnailing & Descent from the Cross (Apokathelosis)

    6:30PM The Graveside Lamentations Matins (Epitaphios)

    Saturday, April 19

    Great & Holy Saturday

    10:00AM Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil (First Resurrection)

    11:00PM Start of the Vigil (Pannychis) - The Canon

    Sunday, April 20

    12:00AM Matins & Divine Liturgy of the Resurrection

    Great & Holy Pascha

    12:00PM Resurrection (Agape) Vespers

    Monday, April 21

    Renewal Monday

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