Dear Parishioners of our Beloved Assumption,

“For our boast is this, the testimony of our conscience that we have behaved in the world, and still more toward you, with holiness and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God.” (RSV 2 Corinthians 1:12)

A time, not so long ago, the faithful of the Orthodox Church relied on God, first and foremost, and then on their talents and abilities, which they also recognized as God-given.  Today, the opposite is true.  Most now rely on themselves and when things get too rough, then they call on God.  They believe that they have all the answers within themselves and don’t even think about God until they have exhausted all other options.  Their expectation is that God will listen and respond to every supplication regardless of the sincerity of their belief or depth of faith.  This must be how in the last minute of a football game, the very long end-zone pass became known as the “Hail Mary.”

How do we face the challenges in our lives that will inevitably be placed before us? For the Lord tells us that we will be constantly harassed by Satan just as we shall harass him: “he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel." (RSV Genesis 3:15)  How we choose to face our challenges is what defines our character.  Do we have faith in God that He will provide us with all that we need?  For as Christ said, “ Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” (RSV Matthew 6:26).  Or do we try to depend on our “earthly wisdom” without relying on the Lord or simply try and run away. Unfortunately, we can try and avoid the challenges that are before us, but they remain with us and reappear in the form of our imperfection until we allow them to be perfected in our faith.

We must understand that our faith in God is not an answer, it is the answer!

Thanking the Lord for His Blessings on us, I remain, in His Service,

Rev. Father Jon Boukis

"P.F. Changs"

  12 Noon on Tuesday, October 15

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

RSVP to Nancy Anas at

(502) 645-2307 by 10-13-24

Sunday, October 20 (5 PM), at the Church!!!

“I have run to the fragrance of your myrrh, O Christ God, for I have been wounded by your love; do not part from me, O heavenly Bridegroom.” - Elder Porphyrios

We are reading Wounded by Love: The Life and Wisdom of Saint Porphyrios. Wounded by Love is available from a number of bookseller online. Unfortunately, most booksellers only have a few in stock and there are no available discounts for the parish.  Please order a copy an begin reading! We will gather having read through page 48.

 Where:   Gallrein Farms (1029 Vigo Rd Shelbyville, KY)

  When:   Saturday, October 26^th at 3pm

    Who:   All youth, their families and anyone else who wants to come and enjoy!!

   What:   Just look at what is available! Plus lunch, the farm’s market and bakery, a petting zoo and much more!!!

Hayride, Corn Maze, Train, Corn Pit, Pedal Carts, Orange Slide, Jump Pillows, Barrel Train, Carousel, Super Slide, Ropes Course, Haunted Hause, Straw Activities ($20-$15 for parents)

Sunday, October 27^th

Following the Divine Liturgy, the children will “Trunk or Treat” in the parking lot in their costumes. (Just a note: Please make sure costumes are “church appropriate.”)

All you need to do is bring treats for the Kids, stand at your trunk, and let the kids come to you!

For those that are more ambitious and creative—decorate your trunk with a church appropriate theme!!!

25th Enthronement Anniversary Celebration Luncheon Honoring His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit

for the Central and Southern District Parishes of the Metropolis of Detroit

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Holy Trinity - St. Nicholas Church (7000 Winton Rd, Cicncinnati)

Assumption Family—We would like to honor His Eminence with a great number of our faithful in attendance. Please RSVP to [email protected] if you would like to get tickets prior to October 15 and we will order them as a group.

May God Grant His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas, Many Many Years!

Come and Enjoy an evening of Great Food, fun and Fellowship

Food and Drink Provided!!!  Family Friendly comedy show!!!

Saturday,  November  9^th

5pm-Fellowship/Food 7pm-Show

RSVP to [email protected] so that we may prepare accordingly

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!!!

Wayside Christian Mission homeless shelters: October 1-31

During the month of October Philoptochos will be 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)

There will be two collection bins in the hall. Thank you for supporting the homeless! 

The next Philoptochos meeting will be on Sunday October 20 at 11:45 in the hall.