ASSUMPTION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

OF LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY

“Attract, Serve, Illuminate”

THE BEACON September 2018

The Nativity of the Blessed Theotokos September 8

St. Joachim St. Anna

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Assumption Calendar of EventsSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

2 14th Sunday of Matthew Orthros 8:45am Divine Liturgy 9:00am Family Worship Coffee Hour 12 Noon Bible Study (2nd Corinthians)

WorldFest on the Belvedere

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Labor Day

WorldFest on the Belvedere

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GOGO Meeting 6:30pm

9 Sunday Before Holy Cross Orthros 8:45am Divine Liturgy 9:00am 1st Day of Sunday School “Blessing of the Backpacks” Coffee Hour 1st Day of Greek School 12 Noon Bible Study (2nd Corinthians)

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Sunday After Holy Cross Orthros 8:45am Divine Liturgy 10:00am Exaltation of the Holy Cross Sunday School Coffee Hour Greek School 12 Noon Bible Study (2nd Corinthians)

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AHEPA Meeting 6:30pm

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23 1st Sunday of Luke Orthros 8:45am Divine Liturgy 10:00am Sunday School Coffee Hour Greek School 12 Noon Bible Study (2nd Corinthians)

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Deadline for Submissions to

The Beacon

30 2nd Sunday of Luke Orthros 8:45am Divine Liturgy 10:00am Sunday School Coffee Hour Greek School 12 Noon Bible Study (2nd Corinthians)

September 2018 Assumption Calendar of Events Saturday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Nativity of Theotokos Orthros 9:00am

Divine Liturgy 10:00am (in Lexington, KY)

Philoptochos Tea 11:30am-1:00pm

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Eve of the Nativity of the Theotokos

Great Vespers 6:00pm (At Holy Mother Queen of

All in Lexington, KY)

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Daughters of Penelope

Meeting 10:30am

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12

1st Bible Study 6:00pm-7:30pm

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(Service of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross will be on Sunday, Sept. 16, for all to be able to attend.)

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Greek Dance in Evansville, IN

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Bible Study 6:00pm-7:30pm

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Leadership Meeting 6:30pm

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YAL Led Grounds Clean-up 10:00am

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Bible Study 6:00pm-7:30pm

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Parish Council Meeting 6:30pm

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Fasting Symbols

Strict Fast

Wine and Oil

Allowed

Fish Allowed

❖ Fast Free

Holy Confession is

done by appointment

and may be scheduled

by calling Fr. Jon at

the Church Office:

(502) 425-7775

St. Nicholas Camp 2018

Pastoral Message Dear Parishioners of our Beloved Assumption,

In Greek, there are 2 words for time Χρόνος

(Chronos) and Καιρός (Kairos). Chronos is

equivalent to time as we would define it –

second after second, minute after minute,

linear in nature. Kairos is a special time; a

unique time; even an eternal time. When our

time, Chronos, meets eternal time, Kairos, we

encounter God in the form of a μυστήριον

(Sacrament).

Often times Kairos can be defined by an action on the part of God and/

or on our part. God acted for us in creation, the incarnation and the

resurrection. We moved to meet God in our acts of procreation,

baptism, marriage etc. And, there are times when man took the action

(with the grace of the Holy Spirit) to effect Kairos: David against

Goliath, Joseph remaining with the Theotokos when she was with

child, and all of those who with joy accepted martyrdom. In each of

our lives we can point to specific moments when Chronos ceased to be

Chronos and became Kairos.

I believe that this was such a time when our church was relocated

from 5th Street to Lyndon. A few visionaries led the charge and the

parish followed. With the commitment of almost all, a new property

with a new Temple was built. The numbers didn’t add up, but that

didn’t stop you!

Today, our numbers are great – we have more people and a greater

capacity for expansion. The “numbers” today are significantly less

daunting then they were 15 years ago. But, the numbers aren’t what’s

going to create Kairos – it’s the faith and hearts of our faithful!

Today, we are at a pivotal point in our history – we are at the point

where action is necessary. We need a new building to continue

ministering to our faithful and to become the Beacon that we must be

Pastoral Message (continued) in the community. If we are to continue growing and thriving as we

have for the last decades, we must act in creating a moment of Kairos.

We also are at a point that big decisions need to be made for our

current building.

For the past 4 years, we have been putting Band-Aids on our building

to keep it usable until we build. Now, we need a roof – not

subjectively, but objectively. Multiple roofers have come and told us

that it is not repairable and that major repair is needed to fix the “rot”

before a new roof can be attached; we have lost gutters that cannot be

reattached without new wood; we have moisture throughout the

structure that would need to be evaluated before any repair; and, we

are down an HVAC unit.

There is not a family in our community that is not aware of the

building campaign, yet many are waiting “on the fence” to see what

happens. We have a number of large donors, but we haven’t yet

scratched the surface of what is possible. If we each “fell off the

fence,” we would exceed our need for building. I urge you to engage

the Kairos. If each of us just make the commitment to offer what we

are able (not willing), we will be breaking ground in June!

Our “forefathers” built a strong community on 5th Street; and, many

of yourwere instrumental in the move to Lyndon. It is now time to

sacrifice and do for others as was done for us. Let us create a home

where Baptism and Weddings may be celebrated; that those departed

may be remembered; and a home that we can evangelize to – bringing

the masses to Christ!

In prayer and love for each of you,

Rev. Father Jon Boukis

Proistamenos

“Attract, Serve, Illuminate”

First Day of Sunday School “Blessing of the Backpacks”

On September 9th, we will hold a special Agiasmos

Service (Blessing of the Water) for the Blessing

of the classrooms and the school year. The

children are invited to come up on the solea with

their “backpacks,” school books or just

themselves to be blessed for a healthy and

prosperous year of education. Don’t miss it!!!

Sunday School

Sunday School Raffles Every time you come to Sunday School you will get a raffle ticket for an attendance award. It might happen every week, or every other week, or maybe

once a month. The more you come, the more chances you have to win!!! But, you must be

present to win!!! If your ticket is pulled and you’re not there, we pull another!!! Be there!!!

Kolyva

Kolyva for Memorials

How can you get some?

When you schedule a memorial

service with Father Jon, let him

know that you would like

Philoptochos to make Kolyva. He

can accept your $75 donation and

will contact a member.

September Birthdays & Namedays

This Fall, a picture directory will be published by the

Parish. With so many new faces, it is important that each of us

has a reference for all of our brothers and sisters in Christ. Each

listing will include contact information and a 1.5” by 1.5” square

picture. Please email a picture that can be cropped to square for

inclusion in the directory to priest@assumption.ky.goarch.org. If

you don’t have a picture, we have a volunteer that will take

pictures in the church towards the end of the Summer.

Picture Directory

BIRTHDAYS 1st Nathan Abdallah 1st Michael Mann 2nd Gerasimos Stavens 6th Dean Dimitropoulos 6th Penny Masterson 7th Kalista Buono 8th Melanie Fadel 8th Louie Falconburg 9th Spyrangelos Stavens 10th Christina Kapsalis 13th Nick Panaretos 14th Lori Balakos 14th Stephanie Cox 16th Eleni Fischer

18th Lucas Taylor 19th Kinsley Stephens 19th Jared Whelan 20th Ron Fadel 23rd Pat Blackford 26th Tom Karageorge 28th George Digenis 28th Helen Digenis 28th Kristina Fredriksson 29th John Christodoulides 29th Pop Cornel 29th Deborah Harris 29th Jeanie Kallis 29th Dimitri Kapsalis

Just a few of the Saints (Namedays) commemorated in September...

5th Zacharias & Elizabeth 14th Stavros, Stavroula 17th Sophia, Faith, Hope, Love

Philoptochos

Philoptochos News!!!

Have you joined Philoptochos yet?

Who? All members of the parish who are 18 years and older.

Please pay $35 dues to Lori Balakos, treasurer.

Become an associate member. Associate members are spouses of members. Show your support and become an associate member today!

Philoptochos Annual Welcome Tea/Brunch

Saturday, Sept. 8, 11:30am - 1:00pm

At the Church Fellowship Hall

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend—current members,

past members, prospective new members!

Backpack Buddies

Backpack Buddies Because Hunger Doesn’t Take the Weekend Off

Help feed 10 elementary age kids over the weekend! Make it a habit to bring in an item each week for those children who without help may go

hungry. Offerings collected in a container in the back of the church!

Please bring foods that are:

Non-perishable Shelf-stable Single-serving Nutritious

3rd Annual “GOGO”

3rd Annual “GOGO” Greek Orthodox Golf Olympics Scramble

Saturday, October 13, 2018

8:00 a.m. Breakfast

9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

Early Registration $100; $125 after Sept. 25

Registration includes Greens Fees, Practice Range with

Free Range Balls, Cart, Locker Room and Shower Facilities,

Lunch, Prizes and On Course Events…

Sponsorship Opportunities: Lunch Sponsor ($1,000) Breakfast Sponsor ($500)

Beverage Cart Sponsor ($500) Cart Sponsor ($300)

Door Prize Sponsor ($200) Hole/Green Sponsor ($100)

GOGO to be held at: Covered Bridge Golf Club

12510 Covered Bridge Rd, Sellersburg, IN 47172

“GOGO” Registration Name: _________________________________________

Company: _________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________

City/State/Zip: _________________________________________

Phone: _______________ Email: ___________________

□ I am organizing a Foursome, attached is a check(s)

For ____ foursome(s) x $400 ($500 after Sept. 15) = _______

(with 2 or more Foursomes you receive a free Hole Sponsorship!)

□ I am golfing as an individual (Early registration $100; $125 after Sept. 15)

□ I enjoy the Golf Outing and would like to be one of the sponsors:

Company/Individual Name: _____________________________

□ Lunch Sponsor ($1,000) □ Breakfast Sponsor ($500)

□ Beverage Cart Sponsor ($500) □ Golf Cart Sponsor ($300)

□ Golf Hole/Green Sponsor ($100) □ Door Prize Sponsor ($200)

□ I can’t golf, but please accept my donation of $________

Please return prior to September 15th with payment to: AGOC (PUT “GOGO” IN THE MEMO)

c/o: Tom Karageorge

2655 Drayton Drive, Louisville, KY 40205

For more information, contact

Tom at (502) 291-7371 or tkarageorge@tilfordlaw.com or

Additional Golfers for Foursome Reservations

Golfer #2 _____________________ Email _____________________

Golfer #3 _____________________ Email _____________________

Golfer #4 _____________________ Email _____________________

3rd Annual “GOGO” GREEK ORTHODOX GOLF OUTING

GOGO

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Tom Karageorge, Chairman

Fr. Jon Boukis

Dan Cupkovic

Erin Hartlage

Barry Hartlage

Dear Parishioners and Friends;

Our Committee is pleased to share with you our incredible success

with our golf scramble as a fund raiser for the Church and for a fun

activity for all. In our inaugural 2016 scramble we netted $4,790.00 and

in our second year in 2017 we netted $5,514.00. That was the result of a

combination of net player fees, mulligan sales, raffle, auctions, games

and donations. We averaged about 52 players per event for the last

two years.

Our Committee has set a minimum goal of having 72 players (18

foursomes; 18 holes) with a potential of $10,000.00 net profit per year

for the Church. This type of event does not generally lend itself to

advertising, but requires a personal one on one invitation to play or

sponsor. Last year, 100% of the players were generated by our small

numbered Committee. With the exception of a few welcomed

volunteers who helped the day of the event, all of the work and

planning was performed by our Committee and we are shorthanded

and need a few non-playing helpers.

Scrambles in a sense are like a business; they are either growing or

dying. If we are going to grow, then we need the support of the Parish

and friends. You can help in one of four ways:

3rd Annual “GOGO” (cont.)

Daughters of Penelope The Daughters of Penelope will have their first

meeting of the year, on Saturday, September

15th, at 10:30 a.m. in the church hall. There will

be an "Installation of New Officers" for the 2018-

2019 year. The new officers for this upcoming

year are: President—Nancy Anas, Vice

President—Marsha Serdenis, Secretary—Mary

Sharish, Treasurer—Madelon Zady.

We hope all sisters will try to make this meeting, as it will also be a

planning meeting for upcoming events, fundraisers, and philanthropic

ventures.

Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Daughters, or wants

more information about our organization, is encouraged to contact one

of our officers.

1. If you are a golfer, play.

2. Volunteer as a committee member or help us on the day of the

event, which this year will be October 13, 2018.

3. Most everyone knows someone that plays golf. Tell them that for

$100.00, they get to play one of the better courses in the Louisville

area, being Fuzzy Zoeller’s Covered Bridge, they get a free

Breakfast and free lunch with two entrees, and prizes.

4. We need sponsors. See our brochure for details. Contact your

attorney, real estate agent, tax preparer, neighbor, friends,

insurance agent (you got the picture) and tell them to become a

sponsor. Businesses can claim a tax deduction for advertising

and non-business people can claim a charitable deduction.

We are counting on you to grow and keep alive our GOGO scramble

as a permanent charitable tradition.

2018 Pledge Cards Received Bill & Doris Abdallah

Athanasios Agamemnonos

Michael & Vickie Agamemnonos

Jason & Elyse Allemang

Larry & Nancy Anas

Chris & Connie Anggelis

Theodosios and Vasiliki Athanasiadis

Michael & Lori Balakos

Areti & Jack Masero-Baldwin

Scott Benson

Natalia Bilchuk

Charles & Patricia Blackford

Fr. Jon & Presbytera Doreece Boukis

Julia Burden

Tom & Joanna Caneris

Joanne Caridis

Engolfia Georgia Christoff

Susan Christoff & Louie Falconburg

John & Olga Christodoulides

Gus & Alice Collis

Stanley & Maria Collis

Stephanie Cox & John Hile

Dan & Sarah Cupkovic

Alexander Digenis

George & Helen Digenis

Dean & Hadley Dimitropoulos

John Dobson

Ron & Melanie Fadel

Michael and Lauren Flaherty

Peter & Angelica Fotos

Milton & Kelly Galanos

Leland & Betty Gavin

Johanna Geftos

Marcus & Nancy Geromes

Thomas Gianacakes

Dimitrios & Margie Gregoriades

Anthony & Jennifer Griffin

John & Julie Harris

Helen Hellen

Richard & Adrienne Higgins

Elizabeth Johnson

John Johnson

John & Jean Kallis

Peter Kambelos

Steve & Carol Kapsalis

Alexis Karageorge & Rick Buono

Rhonda Karageorge

Tom Karageorge

James Karas

Chris & Anita Kounnas

Nick Kounnas

Angeliki Kourelis

Stephanos & Kristen Kyriacou

Vanessa Lasobek

Chad & Rose Leathers

Phillip & Cheryl Leathers

Ryan & Laura Leathers

Daniel & Christina Lococo

Lisa and Joseph Major

Mary Makris

Mark & Pamela Mann

Penelope Masterson

Aster Mehari

Joanna Mikos

Ramsey & Souha Nassar

Alexandra Panaretos

Georgia Panaretos

Nicholas Panaretos

Andreas & Jennifer Papapavlou

Jennifer Paulk

Barry & Angeliki Pecha

Dennis & Chrisoula Peppas

Timon & Elizabeth Roussis

Emily Digenis & Hunter Sattich

Cosmin & Dana Schenk

Constantine & Julia Scordalakes

Mary Sharish

Chuck Shuff

Jim & Christine Simatacolos

Serban Smadici

Ekaterini Speliotis

Evanthia Speliotis & Peter Vedder

Gerasimos & Donna Stavens

John & Eve Stelter

Robert Taylor & Linda Shapiro

Melina Digenis & Steve Taylor

Gregory & Pamela Theoharatos

Dan & Connie Thomas

Tara Tsioropoulos

Penny VonAllmen

Fr. Gregory C. Wingenbach

Frehiwot Wubshet

Madelon Zady

Nikolaos & Aliki Zagorianos

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Priest’s Email: priest@assumption.ky.goarch.org

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Church Website: www.assumption.ky.goarch.org

Church Phone: (502) 425-7775

Administrator’s Office Hours: 9:00am-1:00pm Monday

Contact Information

2018 Parish Council Ramsey Nassar, President

Charles Blackford, Vice President

Ryan Leathers, Secretary

Athanasi Agamemnonos, Treasurer

Dean Dimitropoulos, Asst. Treasurer

Lori Balakos

Daniel Cupkovic

Cosmin Schenk

Steven Taylor