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 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 Pastor: 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 58:13-59:7, I Timothy 4:12-5:10, John 3:13-21 Lector: REV. FR. GARABED KOCHAKIAN Acolytes Serving at the Altar Today Michael Boyajian and Sevag Ghazarian

2 Today s Gospel John 3:13-21 No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him should may not perish but have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Those who believe in him are not condemned; but those who do not believe are condemned already, because they have not believed in the name of the only Son of God. And this is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and people loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For all who do evil hate the light, and do not come to the light, so that their deeds may not be exposed. But those who do what is true come to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that their deeds have been done in God. Altar Flowers In memory of beloved mother and grandmother Agnes Carman Hovsepian, the flowers adorning the altar today are donated by Yeretzgin Roberta and Father Garabed Kochakian, Susan and Rick Vian and Edward and Matthew Carman. Home for a Priest We are looking for a host family for a Priest participating in an inculturation program at St. Nersess Seminary. This would be for the week of February 17 th February 24 th. He is a celibate Priest from the brotherhood of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem. Please contact Fr. Aren at the church office.

3 Prayers for the Sick and Hospitalized Emma Betrosian Araxey Barsamian Charles Sansone Elina Cobb George Douroujalian Ruben Griffin John Brycz Darlene Lane Elizabeth Shehigian Margaret Chubukchian Cathy Boucher Ryan Fringer Vartkes Chubukchian Anna-Maria Grigorian Doris Carter Virginia Mekjian Stepan Telebzda Jean Foster Day by Day Bible Study Wednesdays - 12:00 pm 2:00 pm January 30, February 27 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 The Promise DVD $20.00 JUST ARRIVED NEW ITEMS FROM ARMENIA AND KARABAGH Sterling silver Armenian initials: $ $ Kt Gold letter E (eh): $ Sterling silver letter E (eh): $35.00 Knit caps $20.00 Hand painted scarves & shawls $ $ Table runners with Armenian letters and much more!

4 BASHDON HOKEHANKUSDYAN REQUIEM PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS WHO SLEEP IN CHRIST AGNES CARMAN HOVSEPIAN, 40th Day, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt, Great-Aunt, Godmother, Khnamee, Cousin, Dear Friend Requested by Yeretzgin Roberta & Fr. Garabed Kochakian Susan & Rick Vian Edward & Matthew Carman David, Marianne, Daniel & Karen Dardarian Dr. Harry, Patty, Harry III, Michael, Katie & Joey Kezelian Richard, Arlene, Kristin, Kelly, Ricky & Andrew Hovsepian Edward, Yvonne, Laura & Christopher Korkoian Rosemary Kezelian Lydia, Tamara, Kyle, Anjel & Bryce Doyon Anthony, Roupina, Nayri & Vaughn Carman Stephan & Roxan Carman Dn. Mihran & Gayle Hoplamazian Ed & Cathy Zwinck Cathy & Howard Atesian Jim & Nancy Berryman & Family Jacqueline & Faouzi ElChemmas & Family Jim & Chris (Kouzoujian) Cupper, Alison & Sarah Meri Pabucciyan Carol Ohanesian Linda Lutz John, Christine, Helene & Richard Kouzoujian Steve, Sonia, Michael & Linda Kalfayan KEGHANUS KELEDJIAN, 40th Day, One of the first Armenian teachers who taught at the school 50 years ago, Friend Requested by The A.G.B.U. Alex & Marie Manoogian School C.S.A.I. of Detroit Hilda Misirliyan Dikran & Mona Kurjian, Alec & Vartan Dickran & Anahit Toumajan Makruhi Civelek

5 BASHDON HOKEHANKUSDYAN REQUIEM PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS WHO SLEEP IN CHRIST ANDREW DOUROUJALIAN, 6th Year, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Father-in-law, Uncle, Great-Uncle, Wonderful Friend to Many Requested by Diane & Bruce Kezlarian Courtney, Mike, Amelia & Andrew Abela Kirsten, David, Vincent & Victoria Trebnik Donna Portrey Ryan, Liz, Cole & Anne Portrey Lindsay & Michael Clark George, Yvette & Blake Douroujalian Bryan, Amanda, Dominic & Hayden Douroujalian ALBERT NICOLAS SARKISIAN, 17th 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 Badr, Aiden & Sophia George Houhanisin & Dr. Sarah Johnson & Gregory Barbara & Peter Rupas & Matthew Lisa & Stephen Derderian Allan & Rachel Sarkisian, Tyler & Emma GRACE SARKISIAN, 27th Year, Dear Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother Requested by Jim, Nancy, Todd, David, Rachel, Grace & JR Berryman

6 BASHDON HOKEHANKUSDYAN REQUIEM PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS WHO SLEEP IN CHRIST NEVART & CHARLES KUZIRIAN, Parents GOLDIE & HAIRABED APIGIAN, Parents KUZIRIAN, APIGIAN, NAJARIAN, TAVTIGIAN, KEVORKIAN, ARPAJIAN FAMILIES Requested by Ardash & Charlene Apigian ARPINE MARDIGIAN, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother HARRIET ZALKE, Sister, Aunt KAPRIEL & NAZELI CHAKIRBOGOSIAN, Parents, Grandparents GARABED ISKENDERIAN, Uncle SIRANOUSH, SATENIK & OVSANNA CHAKIRBOGOSIAN, Sisters ONIG BOGOSIAN, Brother ROGER BOGOSIAN, Nephew JACK SAYIAN, Nephew ANTHONY JOHN BOGOSIAN, Nephew Requested by Arthur & Rose Mardigian Steven, Armen & Anoush Mardigian James, Laura & Stephen Armen Leacock Lisa Mardigian Zaven, Marilyn & Zaven Charles Dadian

7 Parish Ministry Timothy Deuby, RN, from Ascension SE Michigan Community Health has volunteered to help with Blood Pressure Screening on Sunday, February 3rd in the Main Hall. Belinda Kabodian will be back for next month s BP screening. This event is open to everyone and free of charge. **Save the Date** Please note that the 2019 Annual Parish Assembly will take place on Sunday, February 24th. Women s Guild Palm Sunday Bake Sale Preparation Days All are welcome to join with the St. John Women's Guild for Preparation Days preparing for our annual Palm Sunday Bake Sale. We look forward to seeing all interested members and friends of the Guild every Tuesday from January 15 thru the beginning of March. At least once, we may have to forego our Tuesday morning due to inclement weather. Generally, an e-blast will alert those in the blast. If you are not in the e-blast, please contact Y Joy Callan with questions; at home or , mobile. See you January 29, 9:00 am until noon for Choreg with Dolly Matoian. SAVE THE DATE! Rev. Fr. Diran and Yn. Rosalie Papazian Annual Parish Retreat March 30th, 2019, 9 a.m-3 p.m. at St. John Armenian Church Details to follow The 2019 Nominating Committee of St. John is looking for candidates for Parish Council, Diocesan Delegates, 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 24th and meet the candidates on Sunday, February 17th.

8 Try Something New on Wednesday, February 6th, Women s Guild Before the Guild Meeting: Come and Meditate in Scripture with Hayr Aren Jebejian (Sanctuary at 6:15 pm 6:45 pm) 7:00 pm The Women s Guild Speaker Meeting & Business Meeting Body, Mind & Spirit 2019 Strategies That Work, Mindful Meditation Presented by Carole Lynn Hovsepian SAVE THE DATE... Women s Guild Saintly Women s Day- Saturday, March 23rd, 2019 Come join us for an Uplifting Spiritual Morning & Lunch Presentation Glorifying God by the Telling of His Story and History Through the Arts- Because Of My Son Mary, the Mother of Jesus Actress- Naomi Rogers- ONE WOMAN SHOW FALLEN ASLEEP IN THE LORD We offer our prayers for the servant of God, Denise Lucia Meshejian, (of New Hyde Park, NY), who entered her eternal rest last week. Her funeral took place at Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs on January 25, May Christ our Lord shed His Eternal light upon her soul.

9 2019 WINTER/SPRING 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. January 28, February 4, February 18, March 11, March 25, April 8, April 22, May 6, May 20, June 3, June 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. February 21 The Armenian Presence in the Holy Land Presenter V. Rev. Fr. Norayr Kazazian March 21, presenter Rev. Fr. Armash Bagdasarian April 25, May 23, June 13 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

10 2019 WINTER/SPRING 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: February 9, February 23, March 9, March 23, April 13, April 27, May 11, May 25, June 25, June 29 Please call the church office to sign up St. John Armenian Church of Greater Detroit Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI

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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.