FEAST OF THE HOLY CROSS OF VARAK. THE LORD S DAY - SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP Morning Service / Առաւօտեան Ժամերգութիւն 9:00 am

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1 St. John Armenian Church of Greater Detroit Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI (phone) (fax) The Very Reverend Father Aren Jebejian, Pastor Clergy residing within the St. John parish and community: The Reverend Father Diran Papazian The Reverend Father Garabed Kochakian The Reverend Father Abraham Ohanesian Deacon Rubik Mailian, Director of Sacred Music and Pastoral Assistant Ms. Margaret Lafian, Organist Giragn0rya3 :yr;ig Welcome! We welcome you to the Divine Liturgy/Soorp Badarak and invite all who are Baptized and Chrismated in, or are in communion with, the Armenian Church to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion. If you are new to our parish and would like information about our many parish groups, please ask any Parish Council member on duty at the lobby desk. Make certain you fill out a contact card before you leave so we can be in touch. Enter to worship the Lord Jesus Christ who loves you and depart with His love to serve others FEAST OF THE HOLY CROSS OF VARAK Rev. Fr. Aren Jebejian THE LORD S DAY - SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP Morning Service / Առաւօտեան Ժամերգութիւն 9:00 am Divine Liturgy / Ս.Պատարագ...9:45 am SACRED LECTIONS OF THE LITURGY Proverbs 3:18-26, Isaiah 65:22-25, Galatians 6:14-18, Matthew 24:30-36 Lector: JOHN YAVRUIAN Please Note: On Monday, October 9th, Bible Study will take place in the nursery due to Grandmas attic.

2 Today s Gospel Matthew 24:30-36 Then will appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory; and he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away till all these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. FALLEN ASLEEP IN THE LORD We offer our prayers for the servant of God, Garbes Sarkisian, who entered his eternal rest last week. His funeral took place at St. John Armenian Church on September 23, May Christ our Lord shed His Eternal light upon his soul. We offer our prayers for the servant of God, George Kudanian, who entered his eternal rest last week. His funeral took place at St. John Armenian Church on September 25, May Christ our Lord shed His Eternal light upon his soul. Altar Flowers The flowers adorning the altar are presented in loving memory of Grant Seraydarian and Lillian Garabedian by the Aprahamian Family. Gift to the Church Gary and Patricia Tootikian-Hachigian have given a gift to the Church commemorating their 40th Wedding Anniversary tomorrow, October 2nd.

3 BASHDON HOKEHANKUSDYAN REQUIEM PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS WHO SLEEP IN CHRIST BISHOP NAREK SHAKARIAN (in Gyumri, Armenia), 40th Day GRANT SERAYDARIAN, 40th Day, Cousin, Godfather Requested by Elizabeth Aprahamian Drs. David, Heidi & Elizabeth Aprahamian Paul, Kris, Matthew, Mark, Carolyn & Kate Andonian Sara Andonian Drs. Edward & Cynthia Aprahamian Edward, Mary & Allison Aprahamian Jeffrey Aprahamian LILLIAN GARABEDIAN, Cousin Requested by Elizabeth Aprahamian Drs. David, Heidi & Elizabeth Aprahamian Paul, Kris, Matthew, Mark, Carolyn & Kate Andonian Sara Andonian Drs. Edward & Cynthia Aprahamian Edward, Mary & Allison Aprahamian Jeffrey Aprahamian ASADOUR SALATIAN, 11th Year, Husband MAYRANUSH FSTGHJIAN, Sister Requested by Zabel Fstghjian

4 Prayers for the Sick and Hospitalized James Shahbazian Araxey Barsamian Charles Sansone Elina Cobb George Douroujalian Ruben Griffin Robert Missirlian Souren Hovsepian Ida Gononian Ian McGrath Rev. Fr. Diran Papazian Diramayr Virginia Melkonian Gearldine Ware Berjouie Blanche Swidersky Women s Guild Festival Preparation Days Are Here! Monday, Oct. 2 nd from 6-8:30p.m. we will be making Simit Tuesday, Oct. 3 rd from 9a.m. noon we will be making tantalizing Nazoog Monday, Oct. 9th from 6-8:30pm we will be making unapparelled Khadayis with Shoushan Ameriguian Tuesday, Oct. 10th from 9a.m. noon we will be making spectacular Yalanchi with Dawn Aginian All are invited. All hands are good hands. Come and join with old friends and make new friends. The Women s Guild invites you to become a member. For information please call Barbara Rupas or barbrupas@gmail.com Visit the Parish Bookstore Genocide T-Shirts with Forget-Me-Not emblem and map on back $20.00 The best selection of Armenian books and CDs plus many gift items: jewelry, Armenian crosses, key chains, cookbooks and many Made in Armenia products. 100 Years Images of Western Armenia by Hrair Hawk Khatcherian $ Khatchkar $ One Nation One Church $ Armenian Ornamental Art $ Armenian Ornamental Script $ Armenian Block Printed Fabric $ NEW JUST ARRIVED The Promise DVD $24.00 NEW FROM ARMENIA Forget Me Not Pendants, Bracelets and Earrings from Armenia Mugs, Demitasse Cups, Armenian Alphabet Bookmarks, Worry Beads, etc. STOP BY AND BROWSE Sunday Readers If you, or anyone you know, is interested in reading on Sundays, please submit the names to the church office for consideration.

5 Please note... For those who did not receive Holy Communion and wish to receive Mahs, you may do so after receiving a blessing by kissing the Holy Gospel. Mahs may also be taken to someone who is homebound or ill. Grandma s Attic Donate your gently used and well wrapped treasures: Grandma s Attic: Linens, Accessories, Jewelry, Pots & Pans, Dishes, Glassware, Picture Frames, Candle Sticks, Vases and more Children s Corner: Toys, Games & Puzzles Holiday Corner: Halloween, Christmas & Easter Decorations Grandpa s Corner: Gadgets, Electronics & Sports items Grandma s Annex: Books, Artwork, CDs, DVDs, etc. Day by Day Bible Study Wednesdays, October 25, November 15 and December 27 12:00 pm 2:00 pm For more information, call Yeretzgin Roberta at Tekeyan Cultural Association of Detroit Presents TCA Mher Megerdchian Theatrical Group of Greater New York A play by Perch Zeytuntsyan, Adapted & Directed by Gerald Papasian All RISE, THE COURT IS IN SESSION THE TRIAL OF SOGHOMON TEHLIRIAN *Performed in Armenian with English subtitles Sunday, October 8 at 3:00P.M. Lawrence Technological University Mary E. Marburger Science and Engineering Auditorium West Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI Tickets may be purchased online at $25-$50 In Advance $20 Students $5 more at the door For other questions please contact Diana Alexanian (248) , Yvonne Korkoian (248) or Karine Koundakjian (248)

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8 Thursday Night Opening Dinner, Silent Auction & Fine Arts Preview Sale Please contact Jim Stamboulian at to reserve seats for a great night including a gourmet dinner, fine wines, entertainment, silent auction and Fine Arts Preview. Last year was a sellout, so get your reservations in early! Reservations must be accompanied with payment $50 per person. Payments should be made out to St. John Armenian Church. Send your check to Jim Stamboulian at 1018 Coldspring Drive, Northville, MI, Silent Auction Parishioners who have items to donate for the auction should contact Gary Assarian at

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11 General Information Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm After hours in an emergency, please contact: Pastor s Cell: FrAren@sjachurch.org Administrator s Cell: Visits to the Hospitalized and Homebound Please phone the Church Office when you or someone you love is admitted to the hospital and would like a visit from the Pastor. If you have an upcoming surgery, please consider requesting your name to be included in the Prayers for the Sick and Hospitalized list. Those who are homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion at home should phone the Church Office. Home Blessing If you would like the Pastor to visit your home and offer a home blessing, please contact the Church Office. Baptism Parents may prepare for the baptism of their child before he or she is born. For more information, phone the Church Secretary. We encourage parents to baptize their children between 40 days and 3 months. Marriage Phone the Church Secretary at least nine months in advance of your proposed wedding date. Parish Membership If you are interested in becoming a member of the St. John parish, please speak to a Parish Council member on Sunday, or phone the Church Office. Sunday Bulletin Announcements for the Sunday Bulletin are due in the Church Office by 5:00 pm on Wednesday preceding the date of service. Requiem Requests may be submitted to the Church Office by mail, phone, fax , or to Tamara@sjachurch.org no later than 5:00 pm Wednesday preceding the Sunday. Request forms are available in the Church Lobby. Requiem may be offered every Sunday of the year except for the five Tabernacle Feast Days.

12 Badaracen #ydo3 Ygy.yxien Tovrs Calov +amanag On Leaving the Sanctuary After Divine Liturgy When approaching the Holy Gospel at the end of the Divine Liturgy you say: Յիշեսցէ Տէր զամենայն Պատարագս քո: May the Lord remember all your sacrifices. The Priest answers: Տացէ քեզ Տէր ըստ սրտի քում եւ զամենայն խորհուրդս քո ի բարիս նա կատարեսցէ: Datseh kez Der usd srdee koom yev zamenayn khorhoortus koh ee parees na gadarestseh. May the Lord grant you according to your own heart, and fulfill all your desires. (Psalm 20:4) When taking Mahs the GIVER says: Մաս եւ բաժին եղիցի քեզ ի Սուրբ Պատարագէս: Mahs yev pazheen yegheetsee kez ee Soorp Badarakes. May this be to you a share and portion of the Holy Sacrifice. The RECEIVER says: Բաժին իմ Աստուած յաւիտեան: Pahjeen eem Asdvadz haveedyan. My portion is God forever. The Kiss of Peace Kreesdos ee mech mer haydnetsav. The GIVER says: Christ is revealed amongst us. Orhnyal eh haydnootyoonun Kreesdosee. The RECEIVER says: Blessed is the revelation of Christ. Քրիստոս ի մէջ մեր յայտնեցաւ: / Օրհնեալ է յայտնութիւնն Քրիստոսի: The Psalm of Dismissal - Psalm 34 Օրհնեցից ըզտէր յամենայն ժամ, յամենայն ժամ, oրհնութիւն նորա ի բերան իմ: Orhnetseets uzder hamenayn zham, hamenayn zham orhnootyoon nora ee peran eem. I will bless the Lord at all times. His praise shall be at all times in my mouth.