87 Salisbury Street Worcester, MA 01609

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1 st 1 Armenian Church in America Armenian Church of Our Saviour 87 Salisbury Street Worcester, MA Reverend Father Aved Terzian, Pastor Sunday Bulletin Matins 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Welcome to all who have come to worship with us on this day May the blessings of the Lord be upon you and may all your prayers be answered April 17, 2011 ̳Õϳ½³ñ¹ (Dzaghgazart) Holy Scriptures Reading - Zechariah 9:9-15 Epistle -Philemon 4:4-7 Gospel - Matthew 20:29-21:17 Alleluia Before the Holy Gospel î ñ ²ëïáõ³Í Ù»ñ»ñ»õ»ó³õ Ù»½, ³ñ³ñ ù ïûýë áõñ³ëáõ㻳ý ϳÝ˳õ ÙÇÝã»õ Û³ÝÏÇõÝë ë»õ³ýáû Der Asdvadz mer yerevetzav mez, ararek donus oorakhootian gankhav meenchev nahgeunus seghanoh. Our Lord God hath appeared unto us; keep a joyful feast even unto the corners of the altar. Church Office: Church Hall: Church Website: Church Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30A-4:30P armenian.church@verizon.net

2 Matthew 20:29-21:17 As they went out of Jericho, a great crowd followed Him. And behold, two blind men sitting the roadside, when they heard that Jesus was passing, cried out, "Have mercy on us, Son of David!" The crowd rebuked them, telling them to be silent; but they cried out the more, "Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!" And Jesus stopped and called them saying, "What do you want me to do for you?" They said to Him, "Lord, let our eyes be opened." And Jesus in pity touched their eyes, and immediately they received their sight and followed Him. And when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, "Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find an ass tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, 'The Lord has need of them,' and he will send them immediately." This took place to fulfill what was spoken the prophet, saying, "Tell the daughter of Zion, /Behold, your King is coming to you,/ humble, and mounted on an ass, /and on a colt, the foal of an ass." The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them; they brought the ass and the colt, put their garments on them, and he sat thereon. Most of the crowd spread their garments on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. And as the crowds that went before him and that followed him shouted, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!" And when he entered Jerusalem, all the city was stirred, saying, "Who is this?" and the crowds said "This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth of Galilee." And Jesus entered the temple of God and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons. He said to them, "It is written, 'My house shall be called a house of prayer'; but you make it a den of robbers." And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple, and he healed them. But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying out in the temple, "Hosanna to the Son of David!" they were indignant; and they said to him, "Do you hear what these are saying?" And Jesus said to them, "Yes; have you never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings/ Thou hast brought perfect praise'?" And leaving them, he went out of the city to Bethany and lodged there.

3 Hokehankist (Requiem Service) This morning after the Divine Liturgy, we offer our prayers for these departed servants. Edmund Rocky Sendrowski 4th Year Anniversary Sharon Sendrowski, Jason Goclowski; Thomas Goclowski; Audrey Sendrowski-Breuer Gregory Kalusd Sahagian 20th Year Anniversary Harry and Alice Sahagian; Mark and Janet Willey; Christopher Willey; George and Helen Mikitarian; Irene Shooshan Tarquohie Der Krikorian Michael and Alice Gulbankian and Family Sarkis Kinosian Mabel Kinosian Kinos and Lucia Kinosian Garabed and Hovsep Kinosian Gasper and Margarite Safer William and Henry Safer James R. Padgett, Sr. Nevart Kinosian Edward Polewarczyk, Jr. Joseph J. Collier III Tacia Whittington Hubble Kimberly Hanson Lucille Kinosian Padgett and Family May God grant peace to their souls and comfort to their loved ones. Minas Nalbandian & Alexan Berberian Kertasdan Violet Nalbandian Hagop and Elizabeth Karamanian Harry and Alice Sahagian; Mark and Janet Willey; Christopher Willey Armen Bizdikian Nishan Bizdikian Blanche Bizdikian Steve Sahagian Zoya Sahagian Sarkis Sahagian Mrs. Agnes B. Sahagian and Family Deceased members of Zakarian, Topjian, Krikorian, Avedisian, Hoogasian and Eharmjian Kertsdan Berjoohie Zakarian Vartares Jolloian Vergin Jalloian Robert Jalloian Geraldine Jalloian Mary Daniels; Jalloian Memorial Endowment Fund Anyone wishing to donate flowers for the services of Holy Week and Easter can see one of our Parish Council members or call the Parish office. Donations may be made in memory of a loved one.

4 The Palm Sunday tulips that adorn the Church Altar today were donated in loving memory of: Bedros & Ovsanna Edmund Sendrowski John & Ann Kabian Karekin & Zaroohi Nordigian Surabian Gladys K. Nordigian Sharon Sendrowski Adrienne Kabian A. Ruth Surabian Beatrice E. Nordigian H. Agnes Surabian Mary K. (Nordigian) Connor S. Dorothy Surabian & Family Parouz Piligian Alice E. Piligian Donations for Holy Friday flowers in loving memory of: Yeghazar & Noonia Simonian Bizer Simonian A.C.Y.O.A. DAY Palm Sunday Banquet The A.C.Y.O.A. will be sponsoring the Palm Sunday Dinner immediately following Church services, in our Cultural Center. Donation: Adults ~ $12.00 Children ~ $6.00 Tickets will be sold at the door Yughakin What does it mean? It is customary in the Armenian Church to provide Yughakin especially around the feasts of Christmas and Easter. This practice dates as far back as the time of Moses in the Old Testament. What does this custom mean and how does it affect us? Yughakin in Armenian means "price of oil" - "Yugh" meaning oil and "kin" meaning price. Money donated would be earmarked toward the purchase of oil, which in return would keep the lanterns burning and ultimately the doors open of the Church. Of course, today we do not have oil-burning lanterns in Church; however, we do have gas heat, electricity and other essential operating expenses. As we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, let us remember and continue in the custom of Yughakin, so we can keep our "oil-burning lanterns" always burning and our doors always open to our Church.

5 HOLY WEEK 2011 April 19 Great and Holy Tuesday 6:00 p.m. Vespers of the Wise and Foolish Virgins Fellowship to follow service April 21 Great and Holy Thursday 11:00 a.m. Jashou Badarak and Communion - Luncheon Following Services 6:30 p.m. Washing of the Feet (Vod'nluvah) 7:15 p.m. Collation in Church Hall 7:30 p.m. Betrayal and Passion of Our Lord (Khavaroom) April 22 Great and Holy Friday 11:00 a.m. The Church will be open for personal prayer and 1:00 p.m. reflection on the Crucifixion of Our Lord (Khatchelootyoon) 6:30 p.m. Entombment of Our Lord and Procession (Taghoomn) April 23 Great and Holy Saturday 5:00 p.m. Reading of the Holy Scriptures Deacons and Acolytes 5:30 p.m. Divine Liturgy of the Holy Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ (J'rakaloutz) April 24 Feast of the Holy Resurrection (Easter Sunday) 9:00 a.m. Matins (Aravodyan zham Morning Service) 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy of the Holy Resurrection Antasdan to follow in the Cultural Center Fellowship hosted Layte, Merzigian & Sivazlian Families May 1 New Sunday (Merelotz Giragi) 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy All Requiem (Hokehankist) Services will be held on this day 96th Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Sponsored The Worcester Armenian Community under the auspices of: The Armenian Church of Our Saviour, Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, The Armenian Church of the Martyrs Proudly presents The Worcester Premiere of The Lark Farm The story concerns and Armenian family living an affluent lifestyle and shuttling back and forth between their two comfortable homes thinking that the rising tide of Turkish hostility will not affect them and ignoring the warning signs. periodically The presentation will begin at 12:30p.m. Sunday, May 1, 2011 Cultural Center 34 Boynton Street Worcester, MA Madagh ceremony follows immediately Hye Spirit is back! Entertainment Cultural Education Experience Please show your support and join us: Saturday, May 7th 6:00pm - 7:00pm Cultural Center 34 Boynton St. Worcester, MA Collation after the production. Free Admission