SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE OCTAVE OF THEOPHANY. 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 The Reverend Father Armash Bagdasarian, Assistant 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 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE OCTAVE OF THEOPHANY 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 Isaiah 61:10-62:9, II Timothy 2:15-26, John 6:15-21 Lector: CHARLENE GOSHGARIAN Next Sunday, Fr. Aren will be delivering the Children s Sermon. Fr. Armash will be the celebrant.

2 Today s Gospel John 6:15-21 Perceiving then that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, Jesus withdrew again to the mountain by himself. When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. The sea rose because a strong wind was blowing. When they have rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near to the boat. They were frightened, but he said to them, It is I; do not be afraid. Then they were glad to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land to which they were going. The 2018 Nominating Committee of St. John is looking for candidates for Parish Council, Nominating Committee and Auditing Committee to serve our parish. Please contact Laura Negosian Lucassian at or llucassian@tbeonline.org if you or someone you know is interested. This year s Parish Assembly will take place on Sunday, February 25th and meet the candidates on February 18th. Save the Date The 23rd Annual Yn. Rosalie Papazian Lenten Retreat Seminar will take place on Saturday, February 24th. Details to follow. Please Note Church members who require a 2017 Dues statement may call the Church Office Tuesdays or Thursdays to request one. Ask for Antonella at extension 4. FALLEN ASLEEP IN THE LORD We offer our prayers for the servant of God, Alexander J. Jemal, Jr., who entered his eternal rest last week. His funeral took place at St. John Armenian Church on January 19, May Christ our Lord shed His Eternal light upon his soul. Altar Guild St. John Armenian Church is looking to refresh its Altar Guild. Those who have the gift of light sewing, washing and caring for altar clothes are encouraged to contact the church office at

3 BASHDON HOKEHANKUSDYAN REQUIEM PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS WHO SLEEP IN CHRIST LOUISE KESHISHIAN, 40th Day, Mother, Grandmother Requested by the Keshishian Family GRACE COUYOUMJIAN, 1st Year, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother Requested by Diana & Edward Vosganian Elizabeth & Kent Johnson Arlene Petrimoulx Karl & Nancy Couyoumjian Kathie, Edward & Valerie Vosganian Nicole & Eric Kchikian & Family Craig & Maggie Johnson & Family Darin & Denise Johnson & Family Julie & Frank Winand & Family Kari & James Skubik & Family Brian & Jill Cronin & Family Heather & Stephen van Niekerk & Family Annie & Sarah Couyoumjian Joe McEachern & Sarah Grace Couyoumjian PETER EGIGIAN, 4th Year, Beloved Father, Brother-in-Law, Uncle MARY EGIGIAN, 5th Year, Beloved Mother, Sister, Aunt STEPHEN & BAIZAR DERDERIAN, Beloved Parents & Grandparents HARRY DERDERIAN, Beloved Father, Brother, Uncle MAHTERIAN & DERDERIAN FAMILIES JEROME & JEANETTE BARUZZINI, Beloved Friends Requested by Alice Derderian Ann Marie Egigian Serena Egigian Peter S. & Dianne Egigian Stephen & Lisa Derderian SHEMAVON & SERPOUHI EGIGIAN, Beloved Grandparents KERSAM & ALICE GARABEDIAN, Beloved Aunt, Uncle Requested by Ann Marie Egigian Serena Egigian Peter S. & Dianne Egigian GEORGE ZALLAKIAN, 5th Year, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Khnamee Requested by Alice Zallakian Michael Zallakian Robert, Anne Marie, Rosanna & David Ameriguian John, Anahid, Tania & Aram Kazanjian Susan Ameriguian

4 BASHDON HOKEHANKUSDYAN REQUIEM PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS WHO SLEEP IN CHRIST JOSEPHINE ZALLAKIAN, 5th Year, Sister-in-law, Sister, Aunt, Great-Aunt, Friend Requested by Alice Zallakian John, Anahid, Tania & Aram Kazanjian Michael Zallakian Robert, Anne Marie, Rosanna & David Ameriguian Susan Ameriguian ALBERT NICHOLAS SARKISIAN, 16th Year, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather GEORGE DOCTORIAN, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather JAMES DOCTORIAN, Uncle, Great-Uncle Requested by Nina Sarkisian Dr. Edward & Anna Sarkisian Sara, Morgan, Sona & Anya Bell Deacon Aram Sarkisian Linda Houhanisin Diana & Omar Badr, Aiden & Sophia George Houhanisin & Dr. Sarah Johnson, Gregory Barbara & Peter Rupas Matthew Rupas Lisa & Stephen Derderian Allan & Rachel Sarkisian, Tyler & Emma ZAROOHY NORSIGIAN, 20th Year, Mother, Grandmother ARAM NORSIGIAN, Father, Grandfather KHATOON CHAVOOSHIAN, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother MARDIROS CHAVOOSHIAN, Uncle ARDASH CHAVOOSHIAN, Uncle MAMPRE CHAVOOSHIAN, Uncle MAMIGON CHAVOOSHIAN, Uncle PARAVON CHAVOOSHIAN, Uncle ALEX PETROSIAN, Brother-in-law, Uncle Requested by Richard, Shant & Jordan Norsigian MARY BESH, Mother, Grandmother JORDAN BESH, Father, Grandfather MARIAM AND MARGOS BESHIRIAN, Grandparents DICKRAN PAPAZIAN, Grandfather SARKIS AGLAMISHIAN, Brother-in-law, Uncle Requested by Richard, Shant & Jordan Norsigian

5 Prayers for the Sick and Hospitalized James Shahbazian Araxey Barsamian Charles Sansone Elina Cobb George Douroujalian Ruben Griffin Robert Missirlian Souren Hovsepian Fr. Dimitrie Vincent Ian McGrath Joe Kludjian Diramayr Virginia Melkonian Gearldine Ware Berjouie Blanche Swidersky Rev. Fr. Shnork Souin Women s Guild News Are you feeling overwhelmed, disorganized and wanting to get rid of stuff but don t know how to start? Join us at the Women s Guild general meeting on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the Ararat Room. Get Organized in 2018 with a few simple ideas presented by Nancy Adams, a professional organizer. Guild Members are welcome to bring a guest! Refreshments, presentation, fellowship, and brief meeting. The Women s Guild of St. John Armenian Church welcomes new members. Call today for further information. Lisa Derderian Palm Sunday Bake Sale...we need to start baking... All Guild Members as well as Parishioners are welcome to help prepare for the Palm Sunday Bake Sale Please Note we do have an evening bake... Monday, January 22nd 5:00 pm 8:00 pm Choreg Rolls with Yerchanig Callan Tuesday, January 23rd 9:00 am Noon Semit with Yerchanig Callan Please call or Yerchanig Callan with any questions yerchanigc@gmail.com or 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 Script $ NEW JUST ARRIVED 2018 ARMENIAN MANUSCRIPT CALENDAR 18 X 24 containing images of manuscripts suitable for framing. Photography by Hrair Hawk Khatcherian, internationally known photographer- $30.00 The Promise DVD $24.00 Hrayr Toukhanian s Assignment Berlin DVD in English $30.00 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

6 2018 WINTER/SPRING SCHEDULE St. John Armenian Church of Greater Detroit Invites you to BIBLE STUDY Presenter: Very Rev. Fr. Aren Jebejian Bible Study will take place on Monday evenings on the dates listed below: 7:00 8:30 p.m. January 22, February 5 and 19, March 5 and 19, April 2 and 16, May 7 and 21 ADULT CATECHISM Presenter: Very Rev. Fr. Aren Jebejian Adult Christian Education will take place on Thursday evenings on the dates listed below: 7:00 8:30 p.m. April 26, May 17 All parishioners and friends are invited to attend these informative sessions. Admission is Free St. John Armenian Church of Greater Detroit Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI

7 2018 WINTER/SPRING SCHEDULE St. John Armenian Church of Greater Detroit Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI ACOLYTE TRAINING Led by Very Rev. Fr. Aren Jebejian & Dn. Rubik Mailian For Boys Ages Years Old Saturdays 1:00-3:00pm January 27 February 3, 17 March 3, 17 April 7 May 5, 19 Please call the Church office to enroll

8 Day by Day Bible Study Wednesdays, January 24, February 28 and March 28 12:00 pm 2:00 pm For more information, call Yeretzgin Roberta 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.