SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2018

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1 SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2018 Sunday of the Steward A5au7t;an Vam;rg. 9:00 AM Morning Service 9:00 AM S1 Patarag 10:00 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Readings from the Holy Scripture Is 56:1-57:21 Eph 4:17-5:14 Gospel According to Luke 16:1-31 Jesus said, I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 Rev. Fr. Diran Bohajian T. TIRAN QFN. P&FAY:AN St. Leon Armenian Church Saddle River Road Fair Lawn, NJ Phone (201) Fax (201) Church address: stleon@stleon.org Fr. Diran s address: dbohajian@stleon.org St. Leon s Website:

2 ALTAR SERVERS Sr. Dns, Dr. Berdj Feredjian, Hacik Sariminasyan, Dns., Diran Jebejian, Hrach Kasaryan, Nubar Kasaryan, Sebuh Oscherician, Sarkis Pilavdjian Subdns. Paul Chamesian, Gregory Kazanjian, Vahe Kiljian CHOIR MASTER PRINCIPAL ORGANIST George Paroonagian Sirvard Galstian Krisdos ee méch me haydnetsav. Orhnyal é haydnootyoonun Krisdosi. Christ is revealed among us. - Blessed is the revelation of Christ. Parish Council Members: Lorig Chorluyan, Alex Avedis, Robert Sarajian, Virginia DiBianca, Vicken Jessourian, Serda Belekdanian, Gregory Parseghian, Diran Jebejian, Dennis Tarzian, Sarkis Pilavdjian and David Kasparian HOKEHANKISD Ara Araz requests Hokehankisd for the soul of Ben Landel, loving friend and teammate, on the 40 th day of his passing into eternal rest. A donation was made towards the Altar Flowers and request the Altar Candles be lit in his memory. Bob & Paula Hessler, Jack & Mirna Bogosian, Desiree Bogosian and their Families request Hokehankisd for the soul of Paul Bogosian, loving father and grandfather on the 40 th day of his passing into eternal rest. The Family has donated toward the Altar Flowers and request the Altar Candles be lit in his memory. Raymond & Carol Nakashian Sukovich request Hokehankisd for the souls of beloved and devoted parents, Arpine Nakashian on the 14 th year and John Nakashian on the 9 th year of their passing into eternal rest. The Family has donated toward the Altar Flowers and request the Altar Candles be lit in his

3 memory. Maurice and Azad Lahham and Family, Yester Garabedian and Family, Maida Garabedian & Family request Hokehankisd for the soul of Garabedian Family, Lahham Family, Bitar Family and Owimrin Family of their passing into eternal rest. The Family has donated toward the Altar Flowers and request the Altar Candles be lit in their memory. Anne Bchakjian requests Hokehankisd for the soul of Maurice Bchakjian, loving husband, on the 10 th year of his passing into eternal rest and for her sister, Rose Koseyan on the 1 st year of her passing into eternal rest. The Family has donated toward the Altar Flowers and requests that the Altar Candles be lit in their memory. PRAYERS FOR THE SICK; Remember in your prayers and ask for the recovery of Maryann Camiskay, Gregory Tenbekjian, Anne Kachigian, Karen Pirchio, Karen Weidner, George Ghazarian Jr., Edward Chapian, Marjan Minasian, Robert Foronjy, Ronald Foronjy, Ruth Bedevian, Lusi Ezgilioglu, Aram & Mary Varteressian, Brandon Katz, Dan Patoyian, (Moynihan), Thomas Thomasian, Alice Manookian, Juliette Haddad, James Azarian, Wendy Lathey, Varoujan Harutunian, Marie Harutunian, Joseph Harutunian, Joanna Jaworska, Mosses Bairamian, Lou Scipione, Jared Tashjian, Ruben Grigoryants, Michael Sakolsky, Lynne Ford, Frank Cornawchiulo, Rose Kardashian, Ryan Hallak, John Hallak, Carmelina Mancini, Marie Tenguerian, Hana Botier, Mary Ann Kral, Emily Ring, Clara Yeramian, Jerry DiSanto, Julie Frattarola, Melanie Sarkisian, Anthony Laudati and all those who are suffering. We commit our sick and shut-ins to our Heavenly Father who cares and watches over all His children. I will never leave thee nor forsake thee

4 CHURCH ETIQUETTE: Father Diran and the Parish Council sincerely request that parishioners respond to the following, so that our beloved Church may function in a more orderly and respectful manner: Altar Candles ~ Please note, according to Armenian Church tradition, all Altar Candles must be lit before the beginning of Badarak. Those desiring to light candles in memory of loved ones or friends are requested to notify the Church Office in advance by noon of Wednesday preceding the Sunday of remembrance. Reverence Required ~ Please be advised that, according to the tradition of the Armenian Church, members of the congregation are strongly reminded to refrain from walking in and out of the Sanctuary while services are in progress. You are especially reminded not to do so during 1) the Chanting of the Gospel, (pg. 17); 2) recitation of the Creed (Havadamk), (pg. 18); 3) the Chalice Procession, (pg ); 4) Hayr Mer (pg 41); 5) the Hymn, Der Voghormya, (pg. 45); and 6) distribution of the Holy Communion, (p. 49). Also, please do not chew gum or cross legs during church services. Please observe the arrows in the new liturgy books. They indicate when you should Stand, Sit, or Kneel. DRESS CODE FOR CHURCH AND SUNDAY SCHOOL As we worship in our beloved Armenian Church on Sundays and attend Sunday School, let us be mindful that we are in God s House. Since we are in God s House, it is important that we dress appropriately. The attire (clothing) we wear on Sundays should be in good taste; therefore, any transparent clothes, shorts and skirts with length above the knees, halter and tank tops, spaghetti straps, jeans, etc, should be avoided. Bare shoulders should be covered with a shawl. WOMEN S GUILD - will be selling Chorag and Cheese after Church. Please see Edna Tungrian.

5 ARMENIAN SCHOOL will be selling frozen Lahmajun and Baghaj after church. Please see Barbara Hovsepian. Leon Armenian Church Lenten Service and Lecture Series Lenten Service begins at 7:30 p.m. Lenten Lecture begins at 8:30 p.m. Friday March 9 What No One Ever Told You., The Holy Badarak Presented by Very Rev. Fr. Daniel V. Findikiyan Friday March 16 The Time is fulfilled and the Kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent and believe the Gospel. Presented by Hovannes Khosdeghian Friday March 23 The Charismatic Scholar : Garegin Catholicos Hosepiants Presented by Rev. Fr. Karekin Kasparian Lecture will be approximately minutes Sponsored By: The Sarkis Gabrellian Endowment Fund

6 BIBLE STUDY March 14, :30-9 PM Bible Study date changed to Wednesday Evenings 2 nd & 4 th week Book of Job Chapter 26 Job Replies: God s Majesty Is Unsearchable Chapter 27 Job Maintains His Integrity Chapter 28 Interlude: Where Wisdom Is Found Chapter 29, 30 & 31 Job Finishes His Defense In Job 22-24, Eliphaz reprimands Job for his sinful ways against the needy -- the naked and hungry, and widows and the fatherless. The only proof Eliphaz has against Job for these alleged sins is Job's present suffering. Eliphaz urges Job to return to the Almighty and he will be restored. Job responds, "If only I knew where to find him; if only I could go to his dwelling! I would state my case before him and fill my mouth with arguments." Job tells Eliphaz that he knows that God judges the wicked, but he does so in his own time; however, Job wishes that God would give the righteous the satisfaction of seeing it happen. In Job 25 Bildad tells Job, "Dominion and awe belong to God; he establishes order in the heights of Heaven. How can a man be righteous before God?"

7 Saturday March 3 rd - Play-in game At St Leon s 1:45 Men Holy Martyrs vs Sts Vartanantz 2 Sunday March 4 th - Playoffs At St Leon s: 1:30 Juniors - St Leon vs. Sts Vartanantz 2:45 Seniors St Leon vs Sts Vartanantz 4:00 Girls - St Leon vs. St Thomas At Hackensack HS 2:00 Men - SVC vs St Leon 3:15 Girls - Sts Vartanantz vs St Sarkis 4:30 Men - Sts Vartanantz 1 vs Play-in winner At Ryan JHS 2:00 Juniors - Holy Martyrs vs. St Thomas 3:15 Seniors - Holy Martyrs vs. St Thomas Sunday March 11 th Finals At Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church Port Washington, NY 1:30 Girls 3:00 Juniors 4:30 Seniors 6:00 Men

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9 St. Leon Armenian School Lenten Luncheon Buffet Sunday, March 18, 2018 Following Church Services Abajian Hall We strive to continue our Armenian traditions and culture, especially through our heritage foods. Bring your family and friends to our luncheon and enjoy the cuisine of Armenia and taste our Armenian roots. Vospov Keufta Yalenchi Plaki A Delicious Array of Lenten Foods $20 Adults and Children over 12 $10 Children 12 and Under (same menu as adults, smaller portions) Reservations a Must Call, , or See Barbara Hovsepian bhovsepian@optonline.net Take Out Available Take Out Order Forms in Narthex MUST BE PREORDERED BY MARCH 1

10 ST. LEON ARMENIAN CHURCH ANNUAL FISH N CHIPS DINNER SPONSORED BY THE WOMEN S GUILD TUESDAY, MARCH 20, :30pm 7pm PLEASE NOTE: LAST SERVING IS AT 6:45 PM Community Center Saddle River Rd. Fair Lawn, NJ Come and enjoy great food with great friends! Adults: $15.00 Children under 12: $10.00 Reserve your tickets early. Absolutely no tickets will be sold at the door! Call for reservations: Christine Badach clchak@aol.com Gladys Fenarjian gfenarjian@hotmail.com

11 Sunday, March 25, 2018 Details to follow

12 LILIES FOR THE HOLY ALTAR Parishioners who wish to make a contribution to the Lilies that will grace the Holy Altar on Easter Sunday by filling in the form below and submitting it to the Church Office by Sunday March 18, Enclosed please find the amount of $. LILIES - Please print: Name In Honor of In Memory of Telephone Alleluia! Alleluia Alleluia, alleluia! Hearts to heaven and voices raise. Sing to God a hymn of gladness, sing to God a hymn of praise. He who on the cross a Victim for the world s salvation bled, Jesus Christ the King of Glory, now is risen from the dead. Alleluia, Christ is risen! Death at last has met defeat. See the ancient powers of evil in confusion and retreat. Once he died and once was buried; now he lives forevermore. Jesus Christ, the world s Redeemer, whom we worship and adore. Christ is risen, Christ the first fruits of the holy harvest field, Which will all its full abundance at his second coming yield. Then the golden ears of harvest will their heads before Him wave, Ripened by his glorious sunshine from the furrows of the grave. Alleluia, alleluia! Glory be to God on high; Alleluia! to the Savior, who has won the victory; Alleluia! to the Spirit, fount of love and sanctity: Alleluia, alleluia! to the Triune Majesty. (Christopher Wordsworth 1865)

13 PLANTS FOR CHRIST S TOMB Good Friday is the day Christians around the world commemorate the death and burial of our Lord Jesus Christ. In the Armenian Church tradition, during the Evening Vespers a tomb is placed in the Chancel of the Church and decorated with flowers and candles, reminding the congregation of the sacrificial crucifixion and death of our Lord for the sake of our salvation. It is a tradition in the Armenian Church for the congregation to bring flowers to the church to decorate the Tomb of the Lord. The flowers are placed on the tomb throughout the service. At the conclusion of the service, they are distributed to the congregation. This year at St. Leon Church, in addition to flowers, the tomb will once again be decorated with indoor potted plants. Every family will be invited to take a plant from the Tomb of the Lord and place it in their homes. As they grow and flourish, these plants will remind each member of our community of the beautiful bond we enjoy with each other and with our Church as our family in Christ. Please help us maintain this beautiful spiritual custom in our Church. Your donation will help defray the cost of the purchase of these plants Plants for Christ s Tomb Yes, I would like to support/maintain the beautiful tradition of our Armenian Church. Enclosed please find the amount of $ towards the purchase of plants for Christ s Tomb. Please return this form with your donation to the Church Office by Sunday March 18, 2018 Please print: Name In Honor of In Memory of Telephone

14 SCHEDULE OF CHURCH SERVICES Holy Week and Easter St. Leon Armenian Church Saddle River Road Fair Lawn, New Jersey Rev. Fr. Diran Bohajian, Pastor Sunday, March 25, 2018 Morning Service Divine Liturgy Opening of the Doors Palm Sunday 9:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm Tuesday, March 27, 2018 Remembrance of the Ten Virgins Vespers 7:00 pm Thursday, March 29, 2018 Divine Liturgy Washing of the Feet Betrayal Service Friday, March 30, 2018 Burial Service Great and Holy Thursday 10:00 am 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Great and Holy Friday 7:00 pm Saturday, March 31, 2018 Easter Eve Student Communion* 9:30 am Great Vespers 7:15 pm Divine Liturgy 8:00 pm *Students Communion Breakfast following service and Adults are welcome Sunday, April 1, 2018 Morning Service Divine Liturgy Easter Sunday 9:00 am 10:00 am

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24 COFFEE HOSPITALITY Everyone is invited to the Community Center immediately following Worship Services. Today s Hospitality is given by the Sunday School. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sun Mar 3 Morning Service Divine Liturgy Sunday School Wed Mar 7 Senior Center 11-4:00 PM Parish Council Fri Mar 9 Armenian School Lenten Service & Lecture Sat Mar 10 Women s Saintly Day-see flyer 11:00 AM Sun Mar 11 Morning Service Divine Liturgy Sunday School Tues Mar 13 Women s Guild Meeting 7:30 PM Wed Mar 14 Senior Center Bible Study 7:30-9:00 PM Fri Mar 16 Armenian School Lenten Service & Lecture Sun Mar 18 Morning Service Divine Liturgy Sunday School Armenian School Lenten Luncheon see flyer Tues Mar 20 Women s Guild Fish and Chips-see flyer Wed Mar 21 Senior Center Fri Mar 23 Armenian School Lenten Service & Lecture Sun Mar 25 Morning Service Divine Liturgy Sunday School Palm Sunday ACYOA Day Tues Mar 27 Remembrance of the Ten Virgins 7:00 PM Thurs Mar 29 Washing of the Feet 7:00 Betrayal Service 9:00 Last Gospel John 12:24-26 Errata (Error) In the Holy Week Services (Armenian Column), it should say Mart (March) 30 not April 30 (April 30) also it should say Mart 31 (March 31) not April 31 (April 31).