Assumption Church
Publish Date: 2025-03-09
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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


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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 First Mode. Psalm 11.7,1.
You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us.
Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 12:1-10.

BRETHREN, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. And have you forgotten the exhortation which addresses you as sons? "My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor lose courage when you are punished by him. For the Lord disciplines him whom he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives." It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline? If you are left without discipline, in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. Besides this, we have had earthly fathers to discipline us and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to the Father.


Gospel Reading

Sunday of Orthodoxy
The Reading is from John 1:43-51

At that time, Jesus decided to go to Galilee. And he found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael, and he said to him, "We have found him of whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph." Nathanael said to him, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see." Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and said of him, "Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!" Nathanael said to him, "How do you know me?" Jesus answered him, "Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you." Nathanael answered him, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!" Jesus answered him, "Because I said to you, I saw you under the fig tree, do you believe? You shall see greater things than these." And he said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man."


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Wisdom of the Fathers

For in a contest there is much labor needed--and after the contest victory falls to some, to others disgrace. Is the palm ever given or the crown granted before the course is finished? ... Therefore no one can receive a reward, unless he has striven lawfully; nor is the victory a glorious one, unless the contest also has been toilsome.
St. Ambrose of Milan
Chapter 15, Three Books on the Duties of the Clergy, 4th century

Moses... was himself saved by means of wood and water before the Law was given, when he was exposed to the Nile's currents, hidden away in an Ark (Exod. 2:3-10). And by means of wood and water he saved the people of Israel, revealing the Cross by the wood, Holy Baptism by water (Exod. 14:15-31). Paul, who had looked upon the mysteries, says openly, 'They were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud' (I Cor. 10:2). He also bears witness that, even before the events concerning the sea and his staff, Moses willingly endured Christ's Cross, 'Esteeming', he says, 'the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt' (Heb. 11:26). For the Cross is the reproach of Christ from the standpoint of foolish men. As Paul himself says of Christ, 'He endured the cross, despising the shame' (Heb. 12:2).
St. Gregory Palamas
Homilies Vol. 1, Homily Eleven para. 14; Saint Tikhon's Seminary Press pg. 123, 14th century

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Saints and Feasts

March 09

Sunday of Orthodoxy

For more than one hundred years the Church of Christ was troubled by the persecution of the Iconoclasts of evil belief, beginning in the reign of Leo the Isaurian (717-741) and ending in the reign of Theophilus (829-842). After Theophilus's death, his widow the Empress Theodora (celebrated Feb. 11), together with the Patriarch Methodius (June 14), established Orthodoxy anew. This ever-memorable Queen venerated the icon of the Mother of God in the presence of the Patriarch Methodius and the other confessors and righteous men, and openly cried out these holy words: "If anyone does not offer relative worship to the holy icons, not adoring them as though they were gods, but venerating them out of love as images of the archetype, let him be anathema." Then with common prayer and fasting during the whole first week of the Forty-day Fast, she asked God's forgiveness for her husband. After this, on the first Sunday of the Fast, she and her son, Michael the Emperor, made a procession with all the clergy and people and restored the holy icons, and again adorned the Church of Christ with them. This is the holy deed that all we the Orthodox commemorate today, and we call this radiant and venerable day the Sunday of Orthodoxy, that is, the triumph of true doctrine over heresy.


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Sunday of Orthodoxy

    Sunday, March 9

    Sunday, March 9

    All Catechism school students are encouraged to bring an icon of their patron saint or any icon from home to Divine Liturgy.


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Hospitality Ministry

Thank you to Toula Koutmos and Stacey Neofitidis 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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Ladies Philoptochos

SAVE the DATE

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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Festival Meeting

Everyone is invited to participate in our first Greek Festival 2025 Meeting via Zoom on March 13th at 7:30pm.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83091078776?pwd=4KLt6NpmhRil4wbA1gWEkuUi8QkTS8.1

Meeting ID: 830 9107 8776
Passcode: 281871
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GOYA News

March 9 - GOYA Lenten Retreat at Saint Barbara Church in Orange 2-6  - Please bring your own mixing bowl as we will be preparing prosoforo

March 14 - Lenten Potluck after Salutations

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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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. Weโ€™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!


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Lenten Contrition Vespers

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Lenten Potluck Dinner

    Friday, March 14

    Friday, March 14

    Following Salutations Service, Philoptochos is hosting our Parish Lenten Dinner/Potluck in our Church hall. Please bring a Lenten dish, appetizer, main or dessert and soft drinks to share. Please sign up on the Philoptochos page of our Church website at agoc.us. A spiritual reflection will be offered by fr. Nikolas.


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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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Greek Independence Day Parade

    Sunday, March 30

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


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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, Churchโ€™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 9 to April 6, 2025

    Sunday, March 9

    Sunday of Orthodoxy

    Daylight Saving Time starts

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM NO MEMORIALS

    2:00PM Regional GOYA Retreat @ St. Barbara

    Monday, March 10

    6:30PM Great Compline

    Tuesday, March 11

    1:00PM WCDNF using hall

    Wednesday, March 12

    โ˜ฆ๏ธ Theophanes the Confessor

    9:00AM Presanctified Liturgy

    Friday, March 14

    6:30PM Salutations

    7:30PM Parish Lenten Potluck

    Sunday, March 16

    ๐Ÿ‡ Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Monday, March 17

    โ˜ฆ๏ธ Alexis the Man of God

    6:30PM Great Compline

    Wednesday, March 19

    โ˜ฆ๏ธ The Holy Martyrs Chrysanthus and Daria

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

    Thursday, March 20

    7:00PM Parish Council Meeting

    Friday, March 21

    6:30PM Salutations

    Sunday, March 23

    ๐Ÿ‡ 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

    โ˜ฆ๏ธ Forefeast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos

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

    Tuesday, March 25

    ๐ŸŸ Annunciation of the Theotokos

    9:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy

    12:00PM Festal Luncheon hosted by Ladies Philoptochos

    Wednesday, March 26

    ๐Ÿ‡ 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

    ๐Ÿ‡ 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

    ๐Ÿ‡ Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    12:00PM Greek School 25th of March Presentation

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