Assumption Church
Publish Date: 2024-11-10
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Saints and Feasts
Memorial
Hospitality Ministry
Spiritual Enrichment
Holy Road 101
Parish News
Ladies Philoptochos
Festival of Tables Flyer
Grand Raffle Flyer
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. Third Mode. Psalm 46.6,1.
Sing praises to our God, sing praises.
Verse: Clap your hands, all you nations.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 1:11-19.

Brethren, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through a revelation of Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it; and I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers. But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and had called me through his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with flesh and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia; and again I returned to Damascus. Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas, and remained with him fifteen days. But I saw none of the other apostles except James the Lord's brother.

Gospel Reading

8th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 10:25-37

At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" He said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read?" And he answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself." And he said to him, "You have answered right; do this, and you will live."

But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion, and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, 'Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.' Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?" He said, "The one who showed mercy on him." And Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

When a man reveres God with all his heart and with faith, he receives through God's providence the power to control anger and desire; for it is desire and anger which are the cause of all evils.
St. Antony the Great
On the Character of Men no. 12, Philokalia Vol. 1 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 331, 4th century

'The Lord your God is one Lord' (cf. Deut. 6:4), revealed in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit: in the unbegotten Father; in the Son, who is begotten eternally, timelessly and impassibly as the Logos, and who through Himself anointed that which He assumed from us and so is called Christ; and in the Holy Spirit, who also comes forth from the Father, not begotten, but proceeding. This alone is God and alone is true God, the one Lord in a Trinity of Hypostases, undivided in nature, will, glory, power, energy, and all the characteristics of divinity. Him alone shall you love and Him alone shall you worship with all your mind and with all your heart and with all your strength.
St. Gregory Palamas
A New Testament Decalogue no. 1, Philokalia Vol. 4 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 323, 14th century

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Saints and Feasts

November 12

John the Merciful, Patriarch of Alexandria

Saint John was born in 555 on the island of Cyprus in the city of Amathus; his father, Epiphanius, was a ruler of Cyprus. The Saint was consecrated Archbishop of Alexandria in 608. A man of exemplary uprightness, in his zeal for Orthodoxy he strove mightily to fight the many heresies among the Christians in Egypt; but above all, he was famous for his singular generosity, humility, and sympathy towards all, especially the poor. His mercy was so great that the report of it reached the Persian invaders of Jerusalem, who desired to see him because of it. Saint John reposed in 619, at the age of sixty-four.

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Memorial

In loving memory of Peter Trimandilis (1 yr) offered by his wife, Theresa, and his children, Kosta and Mike, and their families.

ΑΙΩΝΙΑ Η ΜΝΗΜΗ - Eternal Be His Memory.

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Hospitality Ministry

Thank you to the Trimandilis Family for sponsoring this Sunday’s Agape Coffee Fellowship.

Thank you to Danai Sachinidou and Linda Dallaku for hosting this Sundy'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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Spiritual Enrichment

LIGHT + LIFE Wednesdays in the Church following 5:45pm Divine Services

Scheduled sessions will cover a variety of Scripture Readings & Saints together with Fasts & Feast Days from our Greek Orthodox Synaxarion and lectionary.  Remaining Dates for LIGHT + LIFE are November 6 & 20 and December 18, 2024

Orthodoxy 101 Tuesdays at 5:45PM - 6:45PM in the Parish Hall - Next Meeting Nov. 12

Open to inquirers, catechumens, and/or lifelong Orthodox Christians wishing to deepen their experience of the Faith, this 11-session spiritual enrichment ministry led by Father Nikolas offers an overview of the life and faith of an Orthodox Christian. Set your faith on a firm foundation and/or reorient yourself as a lifelong learner of The Way (an ancient term for the Christian Orthodox Faith). Essential for catechumens, open to everyone!

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Holy Road 101

    Clapboard Ridge Clergy

    Clapboard Ridge Clergy

    Breaking Bread is taking a road trip on Sunday, Nov. 17th from 2-3:30! Please click on flyer for more details.

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Parish News

Fanari Directory 2024

We are preparing to print a new directory and need to update our parishioner contact information.

Please email [email protected] if there has been a change in your name, address, phone number and/or email address since the last printing of the directory in 2022. Or if you are new to our parish and are not listed in the current directory, please email the above information to be listed.

Feed the Hungry Ministry Annual Winter Coat, Hat and Gloves Drive

We have another opportunity to help the homeless in our community. Winter coats are desperately needed!! Please take advantage of holiday sales. Please bring coats, hats and gloves to donate during the month of November. All items should be new or gently used and must be washable. Adult items will be donated to Dorothy Day Hospitality House for distribution to the homeless. Children's items will be distributed by the Dorothy Day Hospitality House at the Spring Street Santa's Workshop event in Danbury.

Protomagiatiko Church Dance - Sunday, April 27, 2025

Save the Date!! Amber Room, Live Greek band, great food and lots of dancing!!

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Ladies Philoptochos

Festival Of Tables 2024

We are having our FOT on November 16. We are accepting PAID ONLY reservations during coffee fellowship or mail a check to Assumption Church (attn: Philoptochos) 30 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury, CT 06811. Adults $60, children up to 12 years old $40. 

We are asking for ladies to host a table, for raffle donations and for helpers for the day of the event. Please follow the link to SignUp. FOT 2024

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Festival of Tables Flyer

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Grand Raffle Flyer

    Only 200 tickets available

    Only 200 tickets available

    We encourage everyone to support our fundraiser by buying a ticket for our Festival of Tables Grand Raffle! Please click on flyer for more details.

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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

    November 10 to December 9, 2024

    Sunday, November 10

    8th Sunday of Luke

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Monday, November 11

    Veterans Day

    10:00AM WCDNF using hall

    Tuesday, November 12

    5:55PM Orthodoxy 101

    Wednesday, November 13

    🍇 John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople

    Thursday, November 14

    6:30PM Hosting Parish Council Seminar

    Friday, November 15

    5:00PM DFC event in Hall

    Saturday, November 16

    11:00AM Festival of Tables

    Sunday, November 17

    🐟 9th Sunday of Luke

    3rd Breaking of Bread

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM NO MEMORIALS

    2:00PM Holy Road (Clapboard Ridge House of Worship Gathering)

    5:00PM Archbishop Nameday Dinner - Terrace on the Park

    Monday, November 18

    9:30AM WCDNF

    Tuesday, November 19

    5:55PM Orthodoxy 101

    Wednesday, November 20

    5:55PM Great Vespers

    6:45PM 4th Wednesday LIGHT & LIFE

    Thursday, November 21

    🐟 The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple

    8:45AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy

    7:30PM Parish Council Meeting

    Sunday, November 24

    🐟 13th Sunday of Luke

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:45AM Election General Assembly Meeting

    Monday, November 25

    🐟 Catherine the Great Martyr of Alexandria

    8:45AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy

    9:30AM WCDNF using hall

    4:00PM Visitation

    Tuesday, November 26

    9:30AM Visitation

    11:00AM Funeral

    Wednesday, November 27

    12:00PM Dorothy Day Sandwiches - parish hall

    Thursday, November 28

    Thanksgiving Day - Office Closed

    Friday, November 29

    Day after Thanksgiving - Office Closed

    Saturday, November 30

    🐟 Andrew the First- Called Apostle

    Sunday, December 1

    🐟 14th Sunday of Luke

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Monday, December 2

    9:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy - St. Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia

    Tuesday, December 3

    11:00AM Blood Drive (Lion's Club of Danbury)

    Wednesday, December 4

    🍇 Barbara the Great Martyr

    9:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy at St. Barbara, Orange, CT (Ordination to the Diaconate of Dn. Anastasios Halas)

    5:55PM Paraklesis to St. Nicholas

    Thursday, December 5

    6:30PM Ladies Philoptochos Meeting

    Friday, December 6

    🍇 Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra

    9:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy

    Saturday, December 7

    3:00PM Kafenio

    Sunday, December 8

    🐟 10th Sunday of Luke

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM NO MEMORIALS

    12:30PM 4th Breaking of Bread

    Monday, December 9

    🐟 The Conception by St. Anna of the Most Holy Theotokos

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