SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT. 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 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 OF ADVENT 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 36:22-37:11, I Thessalonians 4:1-11, Luke 13:1-9 Lector: DR. ANNE MARIE AMERIGUIAN Acolytes Serving at the Altar Today Myles Najarian and Michael Boyajian

2 Today s Gospel Luke 13:1-9 There were some present at that very time who told him of the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And he answered them, Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered thus? I tell you, No; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish. Or those eighteen upon whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them, do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others who dwelt in Jerusalem? I tell you, No; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish. And he told this parable: A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. And he said to the vinedresser, `Lo, these three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down; why should it use up the ground?' And he answered him, `Let it alone, sir, this year also, till I dig about it and put on manure. And if it bears fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.' Altar Flowers Poinsettias A beautiful Christmas tradition at St. John is the adornment of the Holy Altar and Bema with poinsettia plants. If you would like to contribute towards the plants, please contact the Church Office at Donors will be acknowledged in the Sunday bulletin.

3 Fr. Diran Papazian s Funeral Arrangements The funeral arrangements for Fr. Diran are as follows, all which will take place at St. John Armenian Church: Visitation on Monday, December 3rd, 4pm - 8pm, with prayer service at 7:30pm. Visitation on Tuesday, December 4th, 3pm - 8pm, with Dan Gark service (Wake service) at 7:30pm. The Service of Burial and Last Anointing will take place on Wednesday, December 5th beginning with the celebration of Badarak (Divine Liturgy) at 9:30am. Visitation will also take place Wednesday from 9am until the beginning of Badarak. Following Badarak, the clergy and family will process to Woodlawn Cemetery for the interment. A hokejosh will take place upon their return to St. John Armenian Church. All are welcome to attend this memorial lunch. In order to properly prepare for the lunch, we kindly ask for RSVPs by ing FrDiranHokejosh@gmail.com or by calling Tamara at the church office at Please provide your name and number of people attending. RSVPs are requested by noon on Monday. In-lieu-of-flowers donations may be made to St. John Armenian Church for benefit of the Rev. Fr. Diran and Yeretzgin Rosalie Papazian Endowment, or to St. Nersess Armenian Seminary at 486 Bedford Rd., Armonk, NY

4 BASHDON HOKEHANKUSDYAN REQUIEM PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS WHO SLEEP IN CHRIST MARGARET MANOOGIAN, 40th Day, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister Requested by George Manoogian Linda & Jeffrey Heath Jason & Jennifer Heath, Charles & William Gregory & Lindsey Heath Christine & Ryan DePietro, Matthew Doug Manoogian Allen Vartabedian Ralph & Jeanne Vartabedian Bob & Linda DePietro JOHN MEHLHOPE, 40th Day, Husband, Brother-in-law, Uncle Requested by Mary Anne Mehlhope Mr. & Mrs. Jack Arnold John Demirjian Mr. & Mrs. Richard Brossart & Family Mr. & Mrs. Tony Botma DOLORES JAMGOCHIAN, 18th Year, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister-in-law GEORGE JAMGOCHIAN, 14th Year, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother GEORGE C. JAMGOCHIAN, 10th Year, Brother, Uncle, Great-Uncle, Nephew Requested by Susan & Sam Subotich Linda & David Bryan & Family Charles & Lisa Jamgochian & Family Dianne Jamgochian Todd & Jackie Jamgochian & Family June Mekjian Amber & Christopher & Family PAULINE SUBOTICH, 6th Year, Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother Requested by Nicholas & Crystal Subotich & Family Charna & Bill Misajlovski & Family Marianne & Tom Naumovski & Family Sam & Sue Subotich

5 BASHDON HOKEHANKUSDYAN REQUIEM PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS WHO SLEEP IN CHRIST ZABEL PANOSIAN, 16th Year, Mother, Grandmother Requested by J.R. & Alice Patrick Gary & Donna Panosian, Lauren & Brendan ARDASH MARDIGIAN, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather HARRY MARDIGIAN, Brother, Uncle STEPHAN & AGAVNIE MARDIGIAN, Grandparents EDWARD & HELEN MARDIGIAN, Uncle, Aunt Requested by Arthur & Rose Mardigian Steven, Armen & Anoush Mardigian James, Laura & Stephen Armen Leacock Lisa Mardigian Zaven, Marilyn & Zaven Charles Dadian

6 Prayers for the Sick and Hospitalized Emma Betrosian Araxey Barsamian Charles Sansone Elina Cobb George Douroujalian Ruben Griffin John Brycz Fr. Dimitrie Vincent Elizabeth Shehigian Margaret Chubukchian Denise Meshejian Ryan Fringer Gearldine Ware Rev. Fr. Shnork Souin Vartkes Chubukchian Virginia Mekjian Stepan Telebzda Cathy Boucher Darlene Lane Anna-Maria Grigorian Day by Day Bible Study Wednesdays - 12:00 pm 2:00 pm December 26 For more information, call Yeretzgin Roberta at Visit the Parish Bookstore NEW: ARMENIA, A lavishly illustrated catalogue of the Armenia Exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum in New York edited by the curator of the exhibition, Dr. Helen Evans. HC $65.00 The best selection of Armenian books and CDs plus many gift items: jewelry, Armenian crosses, key chains, cookbooks and many Made in Armenia products. 100 Years Images of Western Armenia by Hrair Hawk Khatcherian -$ Khatchkar $ Armenian Ornamental Script $ SILVER CROSSES FROM JERUSALEM, VARIOUS SIZES $ $75.00 THE GAMBLER: KIRK KERKORIAN the Greatest Deal Maker in Capitalist History HC $25.00 KHORENIAN DIVINE LITURGY, DOUBLE CD $30.00 The Promise DVD $20.00 Hrayr Toukhanian s Assignment Berlin DVD in English $30.00 JUST ARRIVED NEW ITEMS FROM ARMENIA AND KARABAGH Forget me not jewelry earrings, bracelets, pins Pomegranate necklaces 14Kt. gold crosses various sizes Backpacks & bags and much more! STOP BY AND BROWSE

7 Women s Guild Women s Guild Christmas Party is canceled this Wednesday, December 5th out of respect for our beloved Der Diran Papazian. With the Christmas dinner being canceled, we will not be collecting toys for Snowpile Wish List. If anyone has already purchased their gift, they can donate to Toys for Tots. Look for the big teddy bear in the lobby to drop your unwrapped toy and make someone very happy! Parish Ministry Belinda Kabodian, RN, Community Health Coordinator at St. John Providence Hospital will be available on the first Sunday of each month for blood pressure screening in the Main Hall. This event is open to everyone and free of charge. The next blood pressure screening is today, December 2 nd. Yearly Membership Dues Please pay your dues ASAP so that our books can be closed for the year. **Save the Date** Please note that the 2019 Annual Parish Assembly will take place on Sunday, February 24th.

8 2018 FALL/WINTER SCHEDULE St. John Armenian Church of Greater Detroit Invites you to BIBLE STUDY Starting from The Gospel of Luke Presenters: Very Rev. Fr. Aren Jebejian and Rev. Fr. Armash Bagdasarian Bible Study will take place on Monday evenings on the dates listed below: 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. December 3 CANCELED December 17 ADULT CATECHISM Adult Christian Education will take place on Thursday evenings on the dates listed below: 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. December 13 Dedication: St. Gregory of Narek 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

9 2018 FALL/WINTER SCHEDULE ACOLYTE TRAINING Led by Very Rev. Fr. Aren Jebejian and Rev. Fr. Armash Bagdasarian For Boys Ages Years Old Saturdays from 10:00-12:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary on the dates listed below: December 15 Please call the church office to sign up St. John Armenian Church of Greater Detroit Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI

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13 St. John Armenian Church Parish Christmas Card A Holiday Tradition to Support Our Church Once again, parishioners may share their Christmas and New Year greetings with their fellow St. John s members in our Parish Christmas Card, and in doing so support a special program. All proceeds will go to the Social Concern Fund. Your gift is a testimony of your love and support in Christian stewardship for the works of Christ in our spiritual home. Please complete the form below and forward to the church office with a suggested donation of $50.00, check payable to: St. John Armenian Church Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI Checks should be received no later than Wednesday, December 5, If you wish to charge your gift, please phone the Church Office. Thank you for your generosity Detach Here Enclosed is my gift for the Social Concern Fund Please include the name(s) in the 2018 Parish Christmas Card as written below. Donation enclosed: $ The Pastor and Parish Council thank you for your patronage and wish you and your loved ones all of God s blessings for Christmas and New Year.

14 The Knights and Daughters of Vartan Children s Christmas Party! Open to the Entire Community Sunday, December 9, 2018 After Church At the Recreation Center Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus -Lunch - -Gifts- -Joy- RSVP - Joyce Obenhoff

15 General Information Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm After hours in an emergency, please contact: Pastor s Mobile: FrAren@sjachurch.org Parish Administrator s Mobile: 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 Please make sure to confirm your wedding date with the Pastor before booking your reception hall. 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.

16 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.