Assumption Church
Publish Date: 2026-10-04
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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. First Mode. Psalm 32.22,1.
Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 9:6-11.

Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. As it is written, "He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever." He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.


Gospel Reading

2nd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 6:31-36

The Lord said, "As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful."




Saints and Feasts

October 04

Hierotheos, Bishop of Athens

According to some, Hierotheus, like Saint Dionysius, was a member of the court of Mars Hill. Having first been instructed in the Faith of Christ by Paul, he became Bishop of Athens. He, in turn, initiated the divine Dionysius more perfectly into the mysteries of Christ; the latter, on his part, elaborated more clearly and distinctly Hierotheus' concise and summary teachings concerning the Faith. He too was brought miraculously by the power of the Holy Spirit to be present at the Dormition of the Theotokos, when, together with the sacred Apostles, he became a leader of the divine hymnody. "He was wholly transported, wholly outside himself and was so deeply absorbed in communion with the sacred things he celebrated in hymnology, that to all who heard him and saw him and knew him, and yet knew him not, he seemed to be inspired of God, a divine hymnographer," as Dionysius says (On the Divine Names, 3:2). Having lived in a manner pleasing to God, he reposed in the Lord.




Wisdom of the Fathers

Every work which does not have love as its beginning and root is nothing.
St. John Chrysostom
Unknown, 4th century



Church Life

Sacrament of Marriage
September 18--Paula Abila Perovich of Poughquag, NY &Lucas McCauley of Carmel, NY.  Koumbaro is James Christos.

Να μας ζήσουν! Grant, O Lord, a prosperous life, peace, health, salvation, progress in faith and all good things.

Holy Baptism
Sept 19--Elisavet Aspasia Konstantinopoulos, daughter of Nektarios & Christa Konstantinopoulos of  Hatland, VT.  Sponsor is Arielle Tselilis.

Sept 20--George James DeLeo, son of David & Adriana DeLeo of Greenwich, CT.  Sponsors are Virginia Gasparakis & John Nicholas.

Sept 26--Penelope Angelina Stefanatos, daughter of Panagiotis & Nicole Stefanatos of Cromwell, CT.  Sponsor is Nikolas Stefanatos.

Να μας ζήσει! Grant, O Lord, a prosperous life, peace, health, salvation, progress in faith and all good things, to Your newly illumined servant!

Sarantismos/Newborn Blessing
Leonidas, son of Alexandra Dafilis and Alfredo Calderon of Danbury, CT.

Να μας ζήσει! Grant, O Lord, a prosperous life, peace, health, salvation, progress in faith and all good things, to Your newly Churched servant!



Agape Coffee Fellowship

Thank you to Anna Koulouris and Angela Rountos for hosting today’s Coffee Fellowship.

Please look at your calendars and volunteer for a Sunday.

Please sign up here: Coffee Fellowship Sign Up 

Philoptochos lovingly organizes and supports our weekly Agape Coffee Fellowship, creating a welcoming space where hearts connect and our parish family grows closer. We warmly invite every steward and family to continue nurturing and supporting this beautiful ministry.

We encourage each steward and family to consider offering a Coffee Hour once a year — a simple and meaningful act of love and hospitality toward our parish family. All essentials are provided, and treats are always optional. Support is available for first‑time hosts or whenever assistance is desired. 

Your contributions help sustain this weekly gathering and allow us to continue offering it with joy and care. A typical Coffee Hour costs about $50, and for those who feel moved to contribute, a collection basket is available each Sunday, along with a convenient QR code for online donations.

Thank you for helping us nurture a warm, welcoming, and joyful gathering for all.

If you'd like to be a hostess or host please sign up on line or contact Danai Sachinidou, Linda Dallaku or Betsy Ern at [email protected]. 

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



Catechism School

We are continuing our sign-up process for Catechism Sunday School and for other youth ministries such as: youth choir, Parathosi singers, Greek Cultural class, youth Basketball, Alter Boys, Greek dancing and our JOY, HOPE and GOYA youth groups.  

If you’ve already signed up your child, thank you. For those of you who do not know, we have moved to an entirely online sign-up process. 

Click here to sign up:

We will continue the sign-up process for the next few weeks however, the sooner you sign up, the better we can anticipate the needs of our church community and provide support to both our families and our youth ministers.

Payment can be arranged online via the Church App, found here in this link:

Church App

Make sure when paying online on the Church App, you select the proper “drop-down” for the appropriate ministry, such as catechism school, Greek cultural class etc.

If you’re having problems with any of these links, please let us know as we are happy to help register your children. We are here to help. Reach out to Tasha Kardaris-LaBate at [email protected]



Youth Outing

Assumption Church has been invited to join Holy Trinity Church, Danbury for a fun fall outing to Rock Hill Farm in Pawling, NY on Saturday, Oct. 17th starting at 1 pm at the farm.  We will have the opportunity to play with the mini goats and mini horses, take a wagon ride and "drive" the horses, help feed and groom horses, learn about draft oxen, etc.  https://www.heritagehitchfoundation.org/our-story
 
All Assumption youth and their Families from age 0 through 6th grade are invited to attend.  The cost will be $30 per family; $10 for individuals. Checks should be made out to Holy Trinity Church or you may pay by cash. 
 
If you would like to attend:
RSVP to Michaele Giannoutsos at [email protected] and drop cash or check off along with names of those attending with Michaele Giannoutsos or Presbytera Meghan Karloutsos.  
Payment must be received by Sunday, Oct 11th because a final headcount is needed in advance.  Thank you all for your understanding. 


GOYA Dance



GOYA Outing



Parish Picnic

Rain Date
Our Parish Family Picnic originally scheduled for Sunday, September 27 was cancelled due to inclement weather.

We have rescheduled the picnic to Sunday, May 23, 2027, to be held together with our Catechism School & Youth Ministries End of Year Program. Please mark your calendars. Further details will be shared as the date approaches.



Music Ministry Corner

Beginning this Sunday, October 4, a Byzantine Liturgy will be chanted on the first Sunday of each month.

Although, the first Sunday on or after the Feast of St. Romanos (October 1st) is designated by our Archdiocese as National Church Music Sunday, our parish will observe this celebration on Sunday, October 18. There will be a Music Ministry sponsored and hosted Coffee Fellowship, immediately followed by our annual Youth Choir Kickoff.

Adult Choir Kickoff is rescheduled for Tuesday, October 13, at 7:00 pm.



A Day of Faith Enrichment

    Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 9:30am - 4:30pm

    Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 9:30am - 4:30pm

    Join us for a special Parish Family Saturday of teaching, reflection, and fellowship with renowned Orthodox biblical scholar, author, and speaker Dr. Jeannie Constantinou. Please see flyer for details.




Parish News

Time and Talents Requests

Current Ministry Support Needs
Narthex Greeters
Sunday School Teachers
Greek School Teachers
Music Ministry
Feed the Hungry
Garden Ministry
Coffee Hosts/Hostesses
Floral decorator for Icons and feast day trays

New Positions
Grant Writer
Digital design
Social media
Familiar with the software Constant Contact and/or Canva
Project management
Copy editing
 
Please email [email protected] with your interest in any of these areas. Whether you are looking to continue your support in an existing ministry or step into one of our newly created digital and administrative roles, your time and talents are greatly appreciated. Please include the specific positions you are interested in and any relevant experience you'd like to share.

Sunday Collection Basket
We are very thankful for the support of so many families and individuals who financially support the Ministries of our Assumption Church. Your Stewardship Commitment and donations for candles, Feast Days and special offerings help our Church meet the Yearly Budget. Our Parish Council has decided to continue placing the traditional Collection Basket on a table in the Narthex. Parishioners and visitors may offer a donation if they wish following Divine Liturgy and other Services as they exit the Church.

Thank you for your gifts that support the many Ministries and programs of our Church. God Bless you.



Diakonia Newsletter



Church App

    Download our App and Stay Connected with Our Church!

    Download our App and 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 offer our Church App! Please take a moment to scan the QR code, download the app, and explore. This will help us stay connected and keep you informed about important updates, events, and opportunities to engage in our ministries.




Calendar

  • Month at a Glance

    October 4 to November 2, 2026

    Sunday, October 4

    2nd Sunday of Luke

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Monday, October 5

    Martyr Charitina

    6:30PM Ladies Philoptochos Meeting

    7:30PM Open Hour for Spiritual Care & Holy Confession

    Wednesday, October 7

    ☦️ Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus

    4:30PM Open Hour for Spiritual Care & Holy Confession

    6:00PM Small Paraklesis to the Theotokos

    7:00PM Saints & Seeking: Films & Conversations on the Orthodox Life

    Thursday, October 8

    11:00AM Baptism

    Sunday, October 11

    Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Monday, October 12

    Columbus Day - Office Closed

    Tuesday, October 13

    7:00PM Adult Choir Kickoff

    Wednesday, October 14

    ☦️ Martyrs Nazarius, Gervasius, Protasius, & Celsus

    6:00PM Paraklesis to St. Anastasia, the Deliver from Addictions

    7:00PM Saints & Seeking: Films & Conversations on the Orthodox Life

    Thursday, October 15

    Hieromartyr Lucian

    5:00PM Hall in Use

    5:30PM Open Hour for Spiritual Care & Holy Confession

    7:00PM Parish Council Meeting

    Friday, October 16

    ☦️ Longinus the Centurion

    10:00AM Open Hour for Spiritual Care & Holy Confession

    Sunday, October 18

    National Church Music Sunday (Observed)

    Luke the Evangelist

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:15AM Memorial

    12:30PM Baptism

    Wednesday, October 21

    ☦️ Hilarion the Great

    4:30PM Open Hour for Spiritual Care & Holy Confession

    6:00PM Paraklesis

    7:00PM Saints & Seeking: Films & Conversations on the Orthodox Life

    Friday, October 23

    10:00AM Open Hour for Spiritual Care & Holy Confession

    Saturday, October 24

    Arethas the Great Martyr and His Fellow Martyrs

    9:30AM A Day of Faith Enrichment with Dr. Jeannie Constantinou

    Sunday, October 25

    6th Sunday of Luke

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Monday, October 26

    The Holy Great Martyr Demetrius the Myrrh-streamer

    9:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy

    Wednesday, October 28

    ☦️ The Holy Protection of the Theotokos

    12:00PM Dorothy Day Sandwiches - parish hall

    4:30PM Open Hour for Spiritual Care & Holy Confession

    6:00PM Holy Unction

    7:00PM Saints & Seeking: Films & Conversations on the Orthodox Life

    Friday, October 30

    10:00AM Open Hour for Spiritual Care & Holy Confession

    11:00AM Danbury Ladies Club Using Hall

    Saturday, October 31

    Consecration of St. George Church, Norwalk, CT

    8:00AM St George Consecration

    Sunday, November 1

    5th Sunday of Luke

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    12:00PM Parish Family Synaxis

    Monday, November 2

    Nameday of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros

    Martyrs Martyrs Acindynos, Pegasios, Aphthonios, Elpidophoros, and Anempodistos

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