NEW SUNDAY. 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 NEW SUNDAY 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 Acts 5:34-6:7, James 3:1-12, John 1:1-17 Lector: EDWARD KORKOIAN April 15 Church School Children s Sermon.

2 Today s Gospel John 1:1-17 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God; all things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came for testimony, to bear witness to the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to bear witness to the light. The true light that enlightens every man was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world knew him not. He came to his own home, and his own people received him not. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God; who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; we have beheld his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father. (John bore witness to him, and cried, This was he of whom I said, `He who comes after me ranks before me, for he was before me.' ) And from his fullness have we all received, grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. Komitas Choir News The Komitas Choir would like to thank all parishioners who donated to the Robes Campaign. The blessing of the new choir robes will take place today during Divine Liturgy. There will be a Fellowship Tea reception after Divine Liturgy in the Main Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend. PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING THE KOMITAS CHOIR

3 ALL DECEASED MEMBERS OF KOMITAS CHOIR Requested by the Komitas Choir NUBAR CHOLAKIAN, 1st Year, Husband, Father Requested by Ann Cholakian Michael Cholakian BASHDON HOKEHANKUSDYAN REQUIEM PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS WHO SLEEP IN CHRIST ANNE DERDERIAN, 2nd Year, Dear Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother Ronald & Patricia Derderian Denise Chiroyan Daniel, Jennifer & Gassia Scappaticci Brigitte Chiroyan Tom & Dr. Kristin Marten, Elizabeth & Anna Ryan, Carrie, Katie & Sophia Derderian OHANES YERANOSIAN, 2nd Year, Husband, Father, Grandfather KHATOUN YERANOSIAN, 1st Year, Aunt HAGOP YERANOSIAN, 15th Year, Uncle REBECCA MALKHASIAN, 5th Year, Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother BEATREAS MALKHASIAN, 5th Year, Sister, Sister-in-law, Aunt Requested by Elizabeth & Aramice Malkhasian Lena Malkhasian Julliet Yeranosian Rafi, Seta, Saren, Viken & Nazar Yeranosian Nayree & Gevork Sarkisyan MIKE M. MOUSIGIAN, 9th Year, Husband, Father, Grandfather Requested by Clara Mousigian & Family VARSENICK APKARIAN, 10th Year, Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother Requested by Paulette Apkarian Kristen, Alana & Adam Vosbikian Rich, Alex, Elizabeth, Katherine & Marty Apkarian Cynthia Apkarian David & Dawn Karagosian & Family Scott & Renee Apkarian & Family Cary & Lynne Kojamanian & Family

4 BASHDON HOKEHANKUSDYAN REQUIEM PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS WHO SLEEP IN CHRIST FLORENCE OHANESIAN, 19th Year, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother JAMES OHANESIAN, 16th Year, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather EDWARD B. KORKOIAN, 19th Year, Dear Friend RICHARD KRIKORIAN, 19th Year, Godfather, Uncle VIRGINIA KRIKORIAN, 10th Year, Godmother, Aunt Requested by Ohanesian, Lutz & Findikyan Families Edward & Yvonne Korkoian & Family HRANT MARDIROSIAN MARDIROS MARDIROSIAN SAMARYA SAHAG PAPKEN KHACHADURIAN HARRY & AGNES TOKATLIAN, Father, Mother Requested by George Tokatlian NEVART & CHARLES KUZIRIAN, Parents and former Choir members GOLDIE & HAIRABED APIGIAN, Parents ALMAST BOYAJIAN, Aunt and former Choir Organist MANOOG BOYAJIAN, Uncle MARGARET KEVORKIAN, Aunt PETER KEVORKIAN, Uncle and former Choir member Requested by Ardash & Charlene Apigian NANCY SIMMONS, Cousin Requested by Father Garabed & Yeretzgin Roberta Kochakian Helen Alexander

5 The Komitas Choir would like to thank all Parishioners who donated to the Robes Campaign. Craig & Lisa Tarpinian in Memory of Andrew & Anne Tarpinian. Mark & Sharen Karabajakian in Memory of Vera Kazanjian. Sara Dergazarian in Honor of Annette Mamassian. Dr. Edward & Anna Sarkisian in Honor of Deacon Aram Sarkisian. Robert & Linda DePietro and Christopher & Claudia Swink in Memory of Deacon Daniel Shahan & Nevart Shahan. Richard & Diana Aginian in Honor of Gary Melikian. The Mardigian Foundation in Memory of Varsenick Apkarian. Edward, Laura & Christopher Korkoian in Honor of Yvonne Marie Korkoian & Marianne Dardarian. Jennifer & Jonathan Rosenthal in Memory of David & Rose Darakjian. Paul & Anoush Korian in Honor of Martin Mitchell & Zaven Robert Karakin Shoushanian for being Godfather of the Cross. George Arakelian in Honor of George Yeghia Arakelian and in Memory of Zabel Arpine Arakelian. Margie Simonian in Memory of Karl & Adriena (Simonian) Oskoian & Richard Simonian Sr.. Alice Derderian, Ann Marie Egigian, Serena Egigian and Peter & Dianne Egigian in Memory of Peter & Mary Egigian. Vlad & Luba Ayrapetyan in Memory of Boris & Ofelia Ayrapetyan. Stephen & Lisa Derderian in Memory of Harry Derderian and Albert Sarkisian.

6 Continued Greg Mamassian in Honor of Annette Mamassian. Janet & Norman Ankers in Memory of the entire Merigian Family. Susan Janigian in loving memory of Melkon & Soorpoohi Chiefgian, beloved grandparents, Nishan & Arshalous Janigian, beloved parents, Dr. Aram Janigian, beloved brother, Salina Blegvad, beloved sister and Sahak Roy Sahakian, beloved husband of Silva Sahakian. Susan Janigian in Honor of her beloved sister, Silva Sahakian. Cross & Karen Mooradian in Memory of Araxie Andonian & Mary Ryan. Nora Noraian, Vicki Thomas Bernitt & Gary Noraian in Memory of George & Agnes Noraian. Kathleen Partogian in Memory of Radeos & Noami Partogian. Edward & Diana Vosganian in Memory of Karl & Grace Couyoumjian. Helen Gocharian Olson in Memory of her parents, Almas & Khoren Gocharian. Alan & Christine Colcer and Mark & Gail Cross in Memory of George H. Cross. Dikran & Kelly Callan, Knar & Michael Pifer and Vahan Callan & Eleeza Agopian in Honor of Deacon Mihran Hoplamazian. Rozann & Michael Vartoogian in Honor of Rose Mekjian Ghoogasian s 98th Birthday and in Memory of Isabelle Kirmizian Vartoogian. Gregory Kalemkerian & Mary Varterasian in Memory of Peter & Harriet Kalemkerian. Shirley Ann Sarkisian in Memory of Hargan & Roopen Dickranian and Anahid & Vagharshak Sarkisian. Anonymous donation. Ban Talib & Vinny in Honor of Lilyane.

7 Continued Arthur & Gloria Melkonian, Lorrie Keila, Pattie Melkonian, David Melkonian and Nieces & Nephews in Honor of Aunt Mary Davidson s 90th Birthday. Laura Negosian Lucassian & Armen Mary Negosian in Memory of Deacon Hagop Asadurian. Mark, Debbie & Tyler Papazian in Memory of Martha Papazian. Norman & Patricia Hogikyan in Honor of Deacon Rubik Mailian s beautiful voice. Rose Samarian in Memory of Sarkis & Melek Samarian and Haig & Varsanek Samarian. Sonia Dedeian in Memory of Sdepan & Anahid Dedeian and Herika Djbedjian. Linda Jevahirian in Honor of Florence Jevahirian and in Memory of Haig A. Jevahirian. Margaret Altovilla in Memory of Siranoush Mozian Galatian. Gary & Evie Ezmerlian in Memory of Vicki & Charles Palaian. Viken & Mary Matossian in Memory of Hagop Nersoyan. Terry & Judy Parks in Honor of Jack & Marie Parks and in Memory of Edward & Lucille Nazarian. Anonymous donation in Honor of Loved Ones. Carol Cholmakjian in Memory of Mary Cholmakjian Robertson. Arick Kasper in Memory of Husband Andrew Kasper & Daughter Anita Kasper. Isabelle Vahratian in Memory of Richard Vahratian. Roger & Ardemis Gregory in Memory of Andree Yvette Burney. Dr. & Mrs. Gregory & Karen Movsesian in Honor of Emily Siranoush Movsesian, Daughter & Assistant Choir Director of Holy Trinity Church of Philadelphia. Manuel Cook in Memory of Dorothy Varjabedian Cook.

8 Continued Anita & Gregory Boyajian in Memory of Zevzavadjian Family. Charles & Terry Palaian Family John & Terrie Karebian in Honor of Eugenie Karebian and in Memory of Harry Karebian. Orjan Cholmakjian Oswald in Memory of Lucia Turigian Cholmakjian. Roslyn & Ara Basherian in Memory of Paul & Aghavnie Basherian and Vahaken & Margaret Melikian. Joyce Yeghissian in Honor of Deacon Rubik Mailian and Areg Mailian. James & Genya Derian in Memory of Madlena Hovhannisyan. Roy & Joy Callan in Memory of Arch Deacon Ara Haig. Tom, Nancy, Jonathan & Amanda Banks in Memory of Sue Shekerjian. Gayle Sarkisian in Honor of Deacon Mihran Hoplamazian. Edward & Ann Baylerian and Armenian Congregational Church in Honor of Deacon Rubik Mailian. The ElChemmas Family in Memory of Very Rev. Haigazoun Melkonian.

9 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 Ryan Fringer Gearldine Ware Rev. Fr. Shnork Souin Jeremy Lane Margaret Chubukchian Vartkes Chubukchian Darlene Lane John Brycz Danny Cristiano Sadie Zazaian Women s Guild News The Women s Guild of St. John Armenian Church welcomes new members. Call today for further information. Lisa Derderian Visit the Parish Bookstore 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 $ NEW JUST ARRIVED IMPACT OF AN ARMENIAN NATION by Lena Maranian Adishian and Nareg Seferian SC $40.00 THE GAMBLER: KIRK KERKORIAN the Greatest Deal Maker in Capitalist History HC $25.00 FORCED INTO GENOCIDE Memoirs of an Armenian Soldier in the Ottoman Turkish Army By Yervant Alexanian, Edited by Adrienne Alexianian HC $29.00 KHORENIAN DIVINE LITURGY, DOUBLE CD $ 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 $20.00 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

10 Kindly respond with your check and response card by April 11th to Marilyn Sarkesian 2338 Heronwood Drive Bloomfield Hills, MI 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 May 5, 19 Please call the Church office to enroll

11 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. April 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

12 The Komitas Choir board member s installation will take place today before the Lord s Prayer. Chairperson - Charlene Apigian Vice Chairperson - George Boyagian Recording Secretary - Denise Karakashian Corresponding Secretary - Margie Simonian Treasurer - John Yavruian Asst. Treasurer/Advisor - Gary Melikian Advisor - Annette Mamassian Alternate - Christine Matoian Additional Easter Sunday Flower Donation Vlad & Luba Ayrapetyan donated toward the Easter Lily plants in loving memory of their loved ones. Day by Day Bible Study Wednesdays, April 25 and May 16 12:00 pm 2:00 pm For more information, call Yeretzgin Roberta at 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

13 Komitas Choir News The Komitas Choir would like to sponsor organ lessons for pianists who are interested in learning to play the organ. The trained organists will learn the Armenian Divine Liturgy music as an understudy organist in order to accompany the Komitas Choir occasionally on Sundays. For more information, please contact Dn. Rubik at or College Scholarships for 2018 Our Diocese will be granting scholarships to undergraduate, college-age youth for the academic year These scholarships are earmarked for Armenian American students attending accredited 4-year undergraduate university programs. Preference will be given to those who are active in the life of the Armenian churches of the Eastern Diocese. Altar servers, Sunday or Armenian school teachers, active ACYOA members, choir members, etc.. The scholarship program is open to U.S. Citizens only. The application and reference forms must be submitted electronically. You will find the forms on the Diocesan website at The application and the reference forms are due no later than June 1, Manoogian Manor Needs Employees Dietary Aides: The job entails serving meals following diet plans, setting tables and picking up after meals, and washing dishes. Two shifts available, 7am-2pm and 2:30pm-7:30pm. Cook, Part-Time: The job entails cooking meals according to menu plans, plating according to diet plans, and directing the overall running of the kitchen. Shifts available, 7am-2pm and 1:30pm-7:30pm. If you are interested, please contact Stephanie Dallakian (734)

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16 Avak and Eda Habring would like to invite everyone to celebrate their son Livon s baptism day on Sunday, April 15th after church. Light Mezza, balloons for the kids, music and visiting with all our church family.

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19 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.

20 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.