Մայիս 29, 2016 May 29, 2016

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1 ê. ñç áñ Èáõë³õáñÇã гÛó. ²é³ù»É³Ï³Ý ºÏ»Õ»óÇ ²ñÅÝ. î. Ø»ëñáå øñýû. Úáíë»³Ý St. Gregory the Enlightener Armenian Church Rev. Fr. Mesrob Hovsepyan, pastor 1131 North Street, White Plains, NY / Office: (914) Pastor: (804) Der Mesrob - fr.mesrob@yahoo.com, Office - saintgregorychurchwp@gmail.com Web: Office Hours: Monday closed, Tuesday-Friday 9:00-3:00 pm Մայիս 29, 2016 May 29, 2016 Welcome to St. Gregory the Enlightener Armenian Church! Legacy of Our Martyrs: A Gift to Carry Forward The Morning Service starts at 9:45 a.m. on s and is followed by Soorp Badarak (Divine Liturgy) at 10:15 a.m. Parish Council Members on Duty: Mike Pisani, Fram Cehreci, Maria Stepanian Today s Scripture Readings: Heb 9:1-10. Jn 10:22-30 Second after Pentecost: FEAST OF THE CATHEDRAL AL OF HOLY ETCHMIADZIN îûý γÃáõÕÇÏ êñµáû ¾çÙdzÍÝÇ Requiem Service was requested for the souls of: Nazeni Esayan (40 th day), Arsen Esayan (29 th yr.) By: Kevork Esayan May God rest their souls in His eternal peace and presence and grant their loved ones the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

2 FEAST OF THE CATHEDRAL AL OF HOLY ETCHMIADZIN One of the most celebrated feasts of the Armenian Church is the day when the Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin was established, according to the inspired vision of St. Gregory the Illuminator. According to tradition, and hagiographic sources, following the declaration of Christianity as the Official Religion of Armenia in 301 AD, St. Gregory has a famous vision, wherein the Only Begotten Son of God Jesus Christ, descends from Heaven, his face lit aglow, and with the strike of a golden hammer designates the site where the Mother Cathedral for the entire Armenian nation is to be founded. Hence, the name of the spiritual center for the Armenians, Etchmiadzin, means the Descent of the Only Begotten (Etch - descent, mi - only, dzin - begotten.) St. Gregory relayed the story about his vision to the Armenian King Tiridates, under whose royal auspices and support the Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin was built. King Tiridates and Queen Ashkhen participated in the construction, as did the entire capital city of Vagharshapat by bringing stones from the biblical mountain of Ararat to lay the foundations. In the site marked by Christ, a Holy Altar of Descent was built. According of Patriarch Malachia Ormanian, from the days of her establishment, the Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin has been the residence of the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians. Thus, it is the Mother See of the Armenian Church, and as such, her universal, spiritual and administrative headquarters. Another title bestowed upon the cathedral is Catholic - not to be confused with the Roman Catholic faith. Catholic is a Greek word meaning Universal. Theologically, the cathedral has been called catholic as a description of the catholicity (universality) of the Church. The feast of the Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin is celebrated 64 days following Easter. A Divine Liturgy is celebrated, and during services, a special hymn is sung, written by the eighth century Catholicos Sahak of Dzorap, telling of St. Gregory s vision and the Cathedral s construction. îûý γÃáõÕÇÏ êñµáû ¾çÙdzÍÝÇ. ԿԱԹՈՂԻԿԵ ՍԲ. ԷՋՄԻԱԾՆԻ ՀԻՄՆԱԴՐՄԱՆ ՏՈՆԸ: Ըստ ավանդության Խոր Վիրապի բանտարկությունից դուրս գալուց հետո Սբ. Գրիգոր Լուսավորիչը տեսնում է նշանավոր տեսիլքը, ուր Միածինը, ողողված հրաշափառ լույսով, իջնում է երկնքից եւ ոսկե ուռով զարկում Սանդարամետի գետնափոր մեհյանը` ցույց տալով այն տեղը, ուր պետք է կառուցվեր հայոց սուրբ հավատի տաճարը: Այստեղից էլ առաջացել է «Էջմիածինե անունը, այսինքն` էջ (գրաբար) իջավ Միածինը:. :. :

3 . : : «կաթողիկե» նշանակում է աթոռանիստ մայր եկեղեցի, եւ այս անունը հատուկ տրվել է Էջմիածնի Մայր տաճարին: կաթողիկե են անվանել գմբեթ ունեցող բոլոր եկեղեցիներն ընդհանրապես, իսկ աստվածաբանության մեջ այդ անվանումը համարվում է եկեղեցու ընդհանրականության խորհրդապատկերը: Էջմիածնի Մայր Տաճարին, քանի որ այն աթոռանիստ եկեղեցի է, գմբեթավոր եւ ընդհանրական է բոլոր հավատացյալների համար:.. 64 :., «, 8- : : TODAY S SCRIPTURE READINGS The first reading is from the Letter of James (5:16-20) Now even the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly sanctuary. For a tent was constructed, the first one, in which were the lampstand, the table, and the bread of the Presence; this is called the Holy Place. Behind the second curtain was a tent called the Holy of Holies. In it stood the golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant overlaid on all sides with gold, in which there were a golden urn holding the manna, and Aaron s rod that budded, and the tablets of the covenant; above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot speak now in detail. Such preparations having been made, the priests go continually into the first tent to carry out their ritual duties; but only the high priest goes into the second, and he but once a year, and not without taking the blood that he offers for himself and for the sins committed unintentionally by the people. By this the Holy Spirit indicates that the way into the sanctuary has not yet been disclosed as long as the first tent is still standing. This is a symbol of the present time, during which gifts and sacrifices are offered that cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper, but deal only with food and drink and various baptisms, regulations for the body imposed until the time comes to set things right. The second reading is from the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to John (10:22-30) At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.

4 Jesus answered, I have told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father s name testify to me; but you do not believe, because you do not belong to my sheep. My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand. What my Father has given me is greater than all else, and no one can snatch it out of the Father s hand. The Father and I are one. CALLING ALL PARISHIONERS! The Parish Council invites you to be a part of our growing community! There are so many ways to get involved at our thriving church! One of the easiest ways is to host Coffee Hour! Hosting Coffee Hour is very simple and fun too! Please Maria Stepanian at mstepct@gmail.com or call at if your are interested or have any questions. Looking forward to hearing from you all! The Parish Council GRADUATES OF THE CLASS OF 2016: If you know of any St. Gregory parishioners graduating from high school, college, or graduate school this spring, please notify (or pass the word along and have them notify) the church office or Der Hayr by calling or ing saintgregorychurchwp@gmail.com. Please share with us the student s name, school, special achievements, future plans, etc., so we may share our pride in their accomplishments with our entire parish in the Enlightener newsletter. Congratulations to all graduates. JUNIOR CHOIR PRACTICES DATES: June 5th TIME: 12:30 PM PLACE: In the sanctuary All youth of the parish ages 5 & up are welcome!

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6 Please visit the Church office to pick up a form or visit the to download a form. Altar Flowers Today's altar flowers donated by Chris & Adriane Keleshian Bonfiglio In loving memory and honor of Eleanor Blajian Keleshian. (the 90th anniversary of her birth) Today, please take a moment to remember in your prayers Lucine Adourian, Arshaluys Kaleli, Gale Perzigian, Catherine Papalian, Dorothy Koresian as well as all the sick and recovering members of our community. May God touch His faithful servants with His healing hand, and grant them good health & recovery. Please inform Der Hayr if you have friends or family who are suffering any physical or spiritual distress and are in need of prayer, and he will add them to his prayer list where they will be remembered before the Holy and Immortal Lamb of God during the Eucharist. We all need prayer both to say for others and to be said for us.

7 Congratulations to all Armenians worldwide as it is already 98 years since May 28, 1918 when the First Independence of Armenia was declared. This holiday once more reminds us of our own responsibility to build more democratic, politically and economically stronger Armenia! Memorial Day May 30 On Memorial Day we remember fondly the brave men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is a day to show our love for the United States of America and pride for those who selflessly served to protect us from our enemies. While we gather this weekend with family and friends to celebrate the beginning of the summer season, we should take a few moments to thank and pray for our soldiers who fought and died honorably for our freedom.

8 Today June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, June 27- July 1 July 3, August 14, Divine Liturgy. School is on break. A special prayer service, Order of Special Prayer on the Feast of Holy Etchmiadzin, will be performed at the end of the Badarak to commemorate the Feast of Holy Etchmiadzin. Armenian School End-of-Year program. 1:00 pm Rev. Fr. Karekin Kasparian will celebrate the Divine Liturgy. School Graduation following the service Presentation and light luncheon to follow. Guest celebrant: Very Rev. Fr. Simeon Odabashian will celebrate the Divine Liturgy. Dance Recital by the St. Gregory s dance group Following the Divine Liturgy. Details to follow MER DOON Summer Camp Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord (Vartavar) Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God. Blessing of the Grapes service. Fr. Mesrob will be traveling to Armenia from June 5 to 25. While there he is planning to visit the families of the soldiers who fell in the four day Arsakh war. If anyone is interested in financially assisting the families, please talk to Fr. Mesrob. Donations can be made to PDF fund (Pastor s Discretionary Fund) at St. Gregory.