Dear Faithful and Friends of the Assumption,

As we enter into the new year, we not only are completing a prior year, but our first 100 years as a parish. The Assumption is 100 years old! We have been truly blessed to be of the Faith established by Christ and His Apostles—the faith that the Acts of the Apostles is written about and to which the letters (epistles) of the New Testament were written. The Faith that stands unchanged almost 2000 years later and is the only growing Christian Church growing in this present age. We are not of “A faith,” but of “The Faith.”

As a parish, we not only stand upon the great tradition of the Holy Fathers of our Faith, but upon the shoulders of the “Fathers” of our Assumption—all of the great men and women that planted our parish and worked tirelessly to create a community. So many that sacrificed for the first, second and third temples of our community so that their children and grandchildren would have a home and a family. For many without progeny, they sacrificed for the good of the community that all those searching for the Truth may have a place of worship in Louisville.

What makes all of this so pertinent and timely is that we are called on to do likewise today. As we look back at the prior century, we also look ahead to the century that we now inaugurate. In this first year of our 2nd century, we will commence the building of a building to house our fellowship, religious education and outreach ministries. We will further build upon the legacy of the great founders of our parish. By continuing to build upon the foundation they set, we honor their legacy. One day, those who follow this generation will honor our sacrifices as they are edified in the home that we have continued to build. Many who have not yet even heard of Orthodoxy will come to the faith through the sacred work that we embark on today.

I know that it is difficult to appreciate these defining moments in our history as they are occurring—it may even be difficult to recognize that we are in such a moment—but there is no doubt that 2025 will be a shining moment in the history of our Blessed Assumption. It will be a year of sacrifice, hard work, and moments of weakness as we tire ourselves in this blessed venture; but it will also be a year replete with blessings in which our efforts will be multiplied for this generation and those to follow!

Praying that the Lord continue to bless each of us in 2025 with the fullness of health!

Fr. Jon

On Sunday, January 12, 2025, the Blessed Vasilopita will be cut and distributed to the ministries of our Church and Parish.  Through our faith, and the actions born of it, we ask for the Blessings of the Lord upon all of our ministries that do His divine will.

Following the Vasilopita celebration, the Philoptochos members will give the Parish the opportunity to display faith and generosity as Vasilopita is auctioned to aid their philanthropic activities.  Our Philoptochos Chapter truly works to aid those who are in need.  Let us come and support them as they do His work.

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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!!!