Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2025-04-13
Bulletin Contents
Saints and Feasts
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Hymns of the Day
Message from Fr. Jon
Upcoming Events
Assumption Parish Calendar

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Assumption Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (502) 425-7775
  • Street Address:

  • 930 Ormsby Lane

  • Louisville, KY 40242

Contact Information

Presiding Priest Rev. Fr. Jon S. Boukis


[email protected] | (502) 425-7775

Services Schedule

Orthros - Sunday 8:50 am

Divine Liturgy- Sunday 10:00 am

Past Bulletins


Saints and Feasts

April 13

Palm Sunday

On Sunday, five days before the Passover of the Law, the Lord came from Bethany to Jerusalem. Sending two of His disciples to bring Him a foal of an ass, He sat thereon and entered into the city. When the multitude there heard that Jesus was coming, they straightway took up the branches of palm trees in their hands, and went forth to meet Him. Others spread their garments on the ground, and yet others cut branches from the trees and strewed them in the way that Jesus was to pass; and all of them together, especially the children, went before and after Him, crying out: "Hosanna: Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord, the King of Israel" (John 12:13). This is the radiant and glorious festival of our Lord's entry into Jerusalem that we celebrate today.

The branches of the palm trees symbolize Christ's victory over the devil and death. The word Hosanna means "Save, I pray," or "Save, now." The foal of an ass, and Jesus' sitting thereon, and the fact that this animal was untamed and considered unclean according to the Law, signified the former uncleanness and wildness of the nations, and their subjection thereafter to the holy Law of the Gospel.

April 13

Martin the Confessor, Pope of Rome

Saint Martin was born in Tuscany. He had been the papal delegate at Constantinople; upon the death of Pope Theodore, Saint Martin was elected his successor. At this time the Emperor Constans II, also known as Constantine Pogonatus (reigned 641-668), was seeking support of his confession of faith called the Typos, which espoused the Monothelite heresy, that is, that there is only one will and energy in the Incarnate Son of God. But the newly-consecrated Pope not only did not accept the Typos, but convened the Lateran Council of 649 (attended by 105 of his bishops, and Saint Maximus the Confessor, who was then in Rome), which anathematized the Typos and the Monothelite heresy. Because of this Saint Martin was seized by an imperial force in 653 and brought to Constantinople, where he was charged with sending money to the Saracens and conspiring with them, and blaspheming against the most holy Mother of God. Though innocent of these accusations, he was exiled to Cherson on the Black Sea, where, after many sufferings and privations, he received the crown of his courageous confession in the year 655.

April 13

Theodosios the Martyr

April 13

Zoilos the Martyr

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Palm Sunday
The Reading is from Matthew 21:1-11; 15-17

At that time, when Jesus drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, he sent two disciples, saying to them, "Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. If any one says anything to you, you shall say, 'The Lord has need of them,' and he will send them immediately." This took place to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying,

"Tell the daughter of Zion,
Behold, your king is coming to you,
humble and mounted on a donkey,
and on a colt, the foal of a donkey."

The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them; they brought the donkey and the colt, and put their garments on them, and he sat thereon. Most of the crowd spread their garments on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. And the crowds that went before him and that followed him shouted, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!" And when he entered Jerusalem, all the city was stirred, saying, "Who is this?" And the crowds said, "This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth of Galilee." But when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying out in the temple, "Hosanna to the Son of David!" they were indignant; and they said to him, "Do you hear what they are saying?" And Jesus said to them, "Yes; have you never read,

'Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings,
you have brought perfect praise'?"

And leaving them, he went out of the city to Bethany and lodged there.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. 4th Tone. Psalm 117.26,1.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Verse: Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His mercy endures forever.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians 4:4-9.

BRETHREN, rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, do; and the God of peace will be with you.

Gospel Reading

Palm Sunday
The Reading is from John 12:1-18

Six days before Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazaros was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. There they made him a supper; Martha served, and Lazaros was one of those at table with him. Mary took a pound of costly ointment of pure nard and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment. But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (he who was to betray him), said "Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?" This he said, not that he cared for the poor but because he was a thief, and as he had the money box he used to take what was put into it. Jesus said, "Let her alone, let her keep it for the day of my burial. The poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me."

When the great crowd of the Jews learned that he was there, they came, not only on account of Jesus but also to see Lazaros, whom he had raised from the dead. So the chief priests planned to put Lazaros also to death, because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and believing in Jesus.

The next day a great crowd who had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying, "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!" And Jesus found a young donkey and sat upon it; as it is written, "Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey's colt!" His disciples did not understand this at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that this had been written of him and had been done to him. The crowd that had been with him when he called Lazaros out of the tomb and raised him from the dead bore witness. The reason why the crowd went to meet him was that they heard he had done this sign.

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Hymns of the Day

Apolytikion for Palm Sunday in the 1st Tone

In confirming the common Resurrection, O Christ God, Thou didst raise up Lazarus from the dead before Thy Passion. Wherefore, we also, like the children, bearing the symbols of victory, cry to Thee, the Vanquisher of death: Hosanna in the highest; blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord.

Apolytikion for Palm Sunday in the 4th Tone

As by baptism we were buried with Thee, O Christ our God, so by Thy Resurrection we were deemed worthy of immortal life; and praising Thee, we cry: Hosanna in the highest; blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal 2nd Tone

In Heaven, He is seated upon a Throne and on earth He rides upon a foal. O Christ our God, accept the praise of the Angels and the hymn of the Children who cry out to You, "Blessed are You who comes to recall Adam."
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Message from Fr. Jon

Pastoral Message from the April Beacon

04/01/2025

Dear Parishioners of our Beloved Assumption,

In anticipation of the Great and Holy Feast of Pascha, I greet you in our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

In just a few short days, we will be chanting, no, proclaiming: “Christ is Risen!” For our faithful, the long battle of fasting during Great Lent becomes the joy of feasting. For many, the period of preparation through confession and askesis (spiritual work) is completed in the receiving of Holy Communion. For most, the joy of His Resurrection is expressed within each of us as love towards others, including our brothers and sisters in Christ, our friends and our family members. For all, Christ has given Himself to all of creation that we may have a path to salvation!!! This love is His love that is so abundant that it flows through each of us!

Christ entered Hades so that we wouldn’t have to—thus with His death He defeated death!!!

Christ gives us “eschatological peace” through His Glorious 3rd day Resurrection!!!

- Let this reality ring within your heart!

- Let Christ’s love overwhelm you!

- Let His Resurrection be for you a source of eternal peace!

Believe it! Really Believe it! And Proclaim it!!!

Praying for His Grace as we suffer with Him as He approaches the Cross, commits His spirit and enters the tomb to defeat death for us; and for His mercy as he emerges from the tomb victorious revealing Himself as our Savior, King and God, I remain,

In Christ,

Fr. Jon


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Upcoming Events

Offerings for the Paschal Season

04/12/2025

All of the Paschal items have been donated except for the following: 
  • Icon Wreaths ($50 each): Saturday of Lazarus; Palm Sunday; Palm Sunday Bridegroom; Holy Monday Bridegroom; Holy Tuesday Bridegroom; Holy Saturday; Empty Tomb
  • Daffodils (Holy Cross Sunday) ($50)
  • Wreath for Holy Cross ($100)
  • Rose Petals for Flower Girls ($50)
  • Bay Leaves ($100)
  • Lamb for Paschal Roast ($250)
  • Paschal Lilies (20 x $20)

Donations will be listed in the following 3 formats:

“In Memory of _________”   “In Honor of _________”   “For the health of _________”

Please call / email the Church Office to make an offering!


Palm Sunday Luncheon

04/13/2025

Palm Sunday Luncheon - April 13th

Adults $10—Children 6-12 are $5 (5 and under are free)

Sponsored by the Philoptochos

 


Pascha Lamb Roast and Community Pot-Luck Open-House

04/20/2025

The Parish will be roasting a lamb on the Souvla (spit) for Pascha (Sunday, April 20) to be enjoyed following the Agape Vespers.  

To avoid any confusion, here is the schedule for Pascha Sunday, April 20th

11am   Agape Service

12pm   Fr. Jon will offer a prayer, blessing the food

Everyone is then invited to pass through the line with a plate.  We will first serve the side dishes, as they do in Greece.  And then we will come by each table with the platters of lamb and serve you at your table.

1pm     (approximately)          Easter Egg Hunt for the children

Being myself from out of town, I look forward every year to celebrating Pascha with our community.  The celebration is open to everyone.  To make the meal complete, we rely on those who will stay and partake to bring a side dish or dessert to share.  And if you are planning to bring several guests, besides bringing a side dish, please consider making a courtesy donation.
 
Evanthia Speliotis
Parish Council President

Lunch Bunch

04/22/2025

"Connors Steak and Seafood"

615 S Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40222

12 Noon on Tuesday, April 22

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

RSVP to Nancy Anas at

(502) 645-2307 by 4-20-25

 


Restaurant Circle

04/26/2025

The Restaurant Circle will meet every few months at a different restaurant. There will be no planned menus, no fixed costs and no obligations - just good food, good fun and great company!

7:00pm on Saturday, April 26th

Momma's Mustard, Pickles & BBQ

102 Bauer Ave • Louisville, Ky

(https://mommasbbq.com/)

RSVP to the Church by April 22nd to [email protected]


Book Club

04/27/2025

Sunday, April 27 (5 PM), at the home of Presbytera Doreece (2202 Morgan Place Ct., La Grange, KY).

Please read Wounded by Love: The Life and Wisdom of St Porphyrios through page 193.

“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


Greek Festival 2025

06/07/2025

The AGOC Festival Needs You and Your Time!!!

The countdown is on to the start of our 2025 festival. 

Contact Dana Vaselopulos at 847.274.7568 or [email protected] with the dates, times and booths confirming where you would like to volunteer.

Click Here to see available festival shifts!!!

 


Glendi Results from the Treasurer

Glendi  2025 Profit $16,170.99!!!

 

Thank you to the Glendi Committee: Caroline Agamemnonos, Sarah Cupkovic, Stephanie Kelly and Dana Vaselopulos!!!


Livestreaming Services

Click on this link (https://www.youtube.com/@assumptiongoclouisvilleky7903/streams) and bookmark our page in your browser.  Faith is foundational in our lives and, when so many thinks around us are changing, it is steadfast.  I have offered thanksgiving to God that we have such great technology for our faithful to stay connected.

Kroger Community Rewards®

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!!!


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