Assumption Greek Orthodox
Church
Fr. Peter Karloutsos
30 Clapboard Ridge Road ~ Danbury, CT 06811
203.748.7747
phone: 203.748.2992 fax:
Website: www.agoc.us e-mail: frpeter@agoc.us
CALENDAR
PASCHA - 2015
Sat., Apr. 4
SATURDAY OF LAZAROS
9:00 am Orthros
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
Making of Crosses for Palm Sunday. We invite the young people
of our Parish as well as adults to join us following services for a
Lenten meal and to help us make Crosses from the Palms. This is a
beautiful tradition which everyone can observe and learn. We need
parents to help with lunch.
Sun., Apr. 5
PALM SUNDAY
9:00 am Orthros
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
Catechism School
Traditional Palm Sunday Coffee Fellowship after Church Service
prepared by our Ladies Philoptochos. Purchase your Easter
Bread and candles after Church. Start off Holy Week with your
Church Family.
Sun., Apr. 5
NYMPHIOS SERVICE - BRIDEGROOM SERVICES
7:00 pm *****PARENTS...Young girls from 3rd grade through 9th grade are
needed to participate in the procession of the Bridegroom. (Sunday,
Monday and Tuesday evenings) They will represent the wise maidens mentioned in the Parable of the wise and foolish maidens who
were waiting to meet the Lord and entered into the Feast of the
Bridegroom (Matthew 25:1-33). Please contact Presbytera Maria.
Mon., Apr. 6
Holy Monday
NYMPHIOS SERVICE (BRIDEGROOM)
7:00 pm
Tue., Apr. 7
Holy Tuesday
NYMPHIOS SERVICE (BRIDEGROOM)
7:00 pm Hymn of Kassiani the Nun
Wed., Apr. 8
Holy Wednesday
EFHELEON (HOLY UNCTION)
4:00 pm
7:00 pm
Thur., Apr. 9
Holy Thursday
DIVINE LITURGY OF ST. BASIL THE GREAT
6:00 am Please plan to attend the full service to receive Holy Communion. We
should offer prayers and prepare for Holy Communion. This is the
Day we commemorate as the Day Christ instituted this most beautiful
and meaningful Mysterion - Sacrament - Holy Communion.
THE CRUCIFIXION OF OUR LORD
7:00 pm The Twelve Gospel Lessons of Christ’s Passion
Fri., Apr. 10
Holy Friday
Fri., Apr. 10
GREAT & HOLY FRIDAY
10:00 am Reading of Hours
After "Hours", we will adorn the Kouvouklion with Flowers and
prepare the Church for Pascha. A lenten meal will be served.
3:00 pm
The Apokathilosis Service - Christ is taken from the Cross and placed
in the Tomb. A beautiful and solemn service.
7:00 pm
Service of Lamentations - Orthros - The Epitaphios will be taken
Holy Friday
Sat., Apr. 11
Holy Saturday
in a procession around the Church. Join us for this most beautiful service
GREAT AND HOLY SATURDAY
10:00 am Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great. Commemorate Christ's Descent into Hades to raise Adam and Eve.
11:00 pm
12:00 pm
(Evening) - The Canon (Hymns of Pascha)
(Midnight) - The Resurrection Gospel - CHRISTOS ANESTI Divine Liturgy
Sun., Apr. 12
HOLY PASCHA
11:00 am AGAPE Service (Great Vespers)
Gospel read in many languages – We need people to read the Gospel
in the different languages. Please contact Fr. Peter.
Mon., Apr. 13-18
WEEK OF THE NEW CREATION - REJOICE!!!
Sun., Apr. 19
SUNDAY OF THOMAS
9:00 am Orthros
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
Catechism School
2:00 pm Traditional Paschal Picnic (see details on page 5)
Thurs., Apr. 23
FEAST DAY OF ST. GEORGE
9:00 am Divine Liturgy at St. George, Norwalk, CT (Ph: 203.849.0611)
Sun., Apr. 26
SUNDAY OF MYRRH-BEARERS
9:00 am Orthros
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
Catechism School
Sun., May 3
SUNDAY OF PARALYTIC
9:00 am Orthros
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
Catechism School
Mon., May 4
PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING
7:00 pm
Sun., May 10
SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN
9:00 am Orthros
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
Catechism School ((Last day of classes)
HAPPY MOTHERS’ DAY
Sun., May 17
SUNDAY OF THE BLIND MAN
9:00 am Orthros
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
CATECHISM – GREEK SCHOOL YEAR-END PROGRAM
Wed., May 20
GREAT VESPERS - CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOR - RYE, NY (914.967.2838)
7:00 pm
Thurs., May 21
ASCENSION DAY
10:00 am Divine Liturgy at Church of our Savior-Rye, NY (914.967.2838)
Sun., May 24
FATHERS OF THE 1ST ECUMENICAL COUNCIL
9:00 am Orthros
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
Sat., May 30
SATURDAY OF SOULS
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
Memorial Service - Please give names of deceased loved ones to Fr. Peter to
offer prayers during the Traditional Memorial Service. Please bring
KOLYVA.
Sun., May 31
PENTECOST
9:00 am Orthros
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10:00 am
Divine Liturgy
Service of Kneeling
Sun., June 7
ALL SAINTS DAY
9:00 am Orthros
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
June 12, 13, 14
THE GREEK EXPERIENCE FESTIVAL
Sun., June 14
2ND SUNDAY OF MATTHEW
9:00 am Orthros
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
Mon., June 15
Festival Clean-up Day - Please take a day off to help clean.
Sun., June 21
3RD SUNDAY OF MATTHEW
9:00 am Orthros
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
2015 GRADUATE RECOGNITION SUNDAY – JUNE 21, 2015
HAPPY FATHERS’ DAY
Sun., June 28
4TH SUNDAY OF MATTHEW
9:00 am Orthros
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
Sun., July 5, 12,
19, 26
ALL SUNDAYS IN JULY
9:00 am Orthros
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
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SATURDAY OF LAZAROS
Every year, the Sunday School children get together on the Saturday of Lazaros to attend the
Divine Liturgy and then go downstairs to have a Lenten luncheon and make crosses out of palms
for Palm Sunday. This is a beautiful tradition and all those who participate enjoy it very much.
The children who attend that day are invited to walk in the procession on Palm Sunday holding
bouquets of palm leaves. No monetary donations or food items will be collected. We want everyone
to join us! Parents are asked to help prepare the foods, set-up and clean-up.
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HOLY FRIDAY
Every year, we encourage our children to be excused from school to attend the morning service.
They stay afterwards to clean and beautify our Church in preparation for one of the holiest days of
the year. The adults prepare and serve a Lenten meal, decorate the Epitaphio and the flowers
inside the Church, and then services are attended again in the afternoon. This is one of the most
inspiring and spiritual days of the ecclesiastic year and the memories of preparing for it with our
Church Family will never be forgotten. Help us to continue this beautiful and meaningful tradition
by being here with us.
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PASCHA - EASTER DONATION
Please remember to offer your PASCHA-EASTER donation. Your generous support which comes
from your heart reveals the love you have for your Assumption Church. It is a tangible and visible
sign of your Faith and Commitment. Are you a Faithful Steward of Christ's Church?
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PASCHA FLOWERS & DECORATIONS
Please donate towards flowers, lily plants, candles and many other items needed for PASCHA
(Easter) celebration and services. See Fr. Peter.
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EGGS FOR PASCHA (EASTER)
Holy Thursday, April 2 (9:30 am - 1:00 pm) - Come during these hours to help dye and wrap the
red eggs for Pascha (Easter) that are Blessed and given to the faithful during the Resurrection
Divine Liturgy and at the Agape Service. It is a beautiful tradition that you can learn and
participate as you give your time and talent to your Church. The red reminds us of Christ's
sacrifice on the Cross and also the glory of His Resurrection. Contact Sheila Pappas (203.798.2760)
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and offer a few hours of your time to your Church. WE ENCOURAGE NEW MEMBERS TO
JOIN US!
SUNDAY BULLETIN & FANARI NEWSLETTER
The Sunday Bulletin and Fanari Newsletter are special ministries offered by our parishioners. We
thank those responsible for their Stewardship of Talents and Time in typing and printing the
Sunday Bulletin. Our volunteers and those who take responsibility for projects are truly
appreciated. Also, thank you to those who type, print, collate, fold, stuff envelopes, seal envelopes
and do so much to make sure the Fanari Newsletter goes out regularly. Your gift of Time and
Talents is true Stewardship. Volunteers make things happen! Thank you. If you would like to
help with mailings and other office work, please contact Fr. Peter. Volunteers are needed.
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THE GREEK EXPERIENCE FESTIVAL
June 12, 13, 14 Get to know your fellow parishioners by working together for the benefit of our
Church. We need each and every one of you! VOLUNTEER!!
Mark your calendars!! Sell your Raffle Tickets!! We need Festival Chairpersons
and Co-Chairpersons! Are you willing to work and take on a responsibility? We
need Co-Chairpersons for a variety of booths! WE NEED YOUR HELP!! CALL
FR. PETER!!
Keep these dates open! Everyone’s help is needed at Festival time. This is our
Community’s big fundraiser. Come be a part of it all. There is work (and fun) for
all. Please do your best to sell and buy as many raffle tickets as possible. To
volunteer, please see Fr. Peter, any Parish Council member, a Chairperson listed
below or Parish Council President, Michael Kallas (203.797.1727).
Advertising
Boutique
Children’s Food/Act.
Children’s Act.
Greek Dancing
Kafenio
Loukoumades
Parking
Pastry
Raffle
Set-up/breakdown
Soda/Bar
Souvlakia
Taverna
Youth Art Show
Youth Folk Singers
50/50 Raffle
Allison Arvanitis (203.748.2992)
Valerie Rountos (203.794.1317)
Philip Herzegovitch(203.746.8940)- Nick Chryssikos(914.248.5293)
Chrysse Terrill (203.948.9674), Shannon Kaplanis (203.312.8165)
Presvytera Maria Karloutsos (203.797.0685)
Anastasia Osdranus (203.792.3268) /Ioanna Biniaris (203.743.7188)
Rose Koulouris (860.350.4338)
Harry Manesis (203.775.4206) – Mark Vendetti (860.318.6433)
Stacey Neofitidis (203.730.2289) – Nitsa Carino (203.470.6839)
Peter Soumakis (914.582.6595), Elena Koutoumbas (203.788.6047)
Jim Rountos(203.744.0756)--Greg Kallas(203.733.1983)
Nick Kaplanis (203.792-2782 - Tony Kaplanis (203.312.8165)
Konstantine & Erin Karloutsos (203.244.5912)
John & Valerie Rountos (203.794.1317)
Angela Rountos(203.583.5498)
Dino Kolitsas(203.263.5410)—Kurt Mederer(845.225.8684)
Patrick Pyers(860.355.3566)--Peter Chipouras (203.431.1232)
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FESTIVAL BAKING
Dear fellow parishioners and friends:
The Pastry Committee is very thankful for the many parishioners who have volunteered and
donated towards the baking of our delicious pastries. We have been baking all the pastries here at
the Church to have uniformity in size and quality. We need your support! Please look in the
Sunday Bulletin and future emails for times and dates of the pastry baking schedule. The baking at
the Church has been very successful. Your help is welcome. Come to help and learn to make these
delicious pastries. We have a wonderful and fun time as we work together for our Church.
Also, please consider making a donation for baking supplies—flour, walnuts, honey, etc…..
Please accept my donation for baking supplies - $ ____________________
Name: ____________________________________
Phone: ______________________
Email _____________________________________
______I am interested in helping bake on days when I am available.
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Please mail to Church or give form to Stacy Neofitidis/Nitsa Carino or leave it at the Pangari
(candle-stand). Thank you.
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FESTIVAL DANCE PRACTICES
Dance practice begins after PASCHA. You must come from the beginning. For dance information,
please contact Presbytera Maria Karloutsos (203.797.0685). All children 5 years old and up and
through college are encouraged to join. Look for practice times on Bulletin Board.
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FESTIVAL CLEAN-UP
June 15
We need your help! Please take a personal day off from work and help clean up
after the Festival. We need many hands!!!!!!!!!!!
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2015 GRADUATE RECOGNITION SUNDAY - JUNE 21, 2015
Traditionally on Fathers’ Day our Church honors college and high school graduates. We ask
parents of high school and college graduates of 2015 to participate in honoring their children by
hosting the coffee fellowship following Divine Liturgy. Please contact Presbytera Maria (203.
797.0685).
Parents of college graduates, please contact Fr. Peter or Presbytera Maria with your graduate’s
name and the college they attended.
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TO ALL MEMBERS OF OUR CHURCH FAMILY
The Parish Council and Ladies Philoptochos invite you to a
Traditional Paschal Picnic
Rotisserie Lamb, Roasted Leg of Lamb, Roasted Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Rice, Salad, Olives,
Feta, Coffee/Tea
When:
Where:
Time:
R.S.V.P.
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Our Community Hall & Outside
2:00 p.m.
By
Rose Koulouris 860-350-4338
rosedimitri@sbcglobal.net
PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING: Deserts, Soda, Beer, Wine or Juice
Bring Outdoor games and/or indoor games
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Check out our Assumption Church web site
www.agoc.us
Check out our web site. Kevin and Laurie would like your suggestions and comments. Our Parish
has so many giving, faithful and wonderful people. God Bless our Church Family. Please e-mail us
your e-mail address to be added to our list server. You will receive timely and important
information.
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CHURCH LIFE
SARANTISMOS/NEWBORN BLESSING
Feb. 15
Christo, son of Harriet and Nikitas Roumeliotis of Carmel, NY.
HOLY BAPTISM
March 21
Ryan James, son of Stephanie and Kyle Parker of Bethel, CT. Godparents are Drew Gazetos and
Tara Randi.
HOLY CHRISMATION
March 15
Megan Ann Trimandilis of Danbury, CT. Her sponsor is Bryanna Schlemmer.
March 23
Pauline Duke of Patterson, NY. Her sponsor is Rena Hanziargiriou.
NA MAS ZISOUN LONG LIFE AND HEALTH
FUNERAL SERVICE
Feb. 14
Polly Wilson
March 14
George Jovanovic
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Feb. 1
Fr. Nicholas Lassios
Konstantinos Potaris
15year
10year
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March 1
March 29
Feb. 1
Feb. 8
Feb. 15
Feb. 22
March 1
March 8
March 15
March 22
Panayiotis Razelos
2year
Georgiana Boondas Chipouras
40 day
Polly Wilson
40 day
EONIA I MNIMI - ETERNAL THEIR MEMORY
COFFEE FELLOWSHIP
In loving memory of Fr. Nicholas Lassios by Presbytera Fay and family and in loving memory of
Konstantinos Potaris and Panayiotis Razelos by Vassiliki Potari Farina and family.
Ladies Philoptochos for “Go Red Sunday” –American Heart Association
In honor of the Sarantismos/Newborn Blessing of Christo, by his parents Harriet and Nikita
Roumeliotis.
Ladies Philoptochos
In loving memory of Georgiana Boondas Chipouras, by her step-sons Peter and John and their
families.
In celebration of the 96th birthday of Mario Abondolo by his loving wife, Gloria and friends.
In honor of the Feast of Saint Patrick of Ireland and the nameday of Patrick Henry by his father,
Kevin Thomas O’Brien.
In celebration of the Greek Independence Day (March 25th) and the Greek School Children’s
presentation.
ALTAR FLOWERS
March 1
For Heretismi Services of Panagia by Stephen and Katherine Apolito.
March 8
For Heretismi Services of Panagia by John and Debbie Varotsis.
March 15
For Heretismi Services of Panagia by Niko and Fevri Gkanatsios.
March 15
Daffodils for Sunday of the Holy Cross Service by Chris and Stacy Neofitidis
March 22
For Heretismi Services of Panagia by Christo and Helen Neckles
March 27
For Akathist Hymn Service of Panagia by Gregory and Toula Koutmos.
EFHARISTO - THANK YOU
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