SECOND DAY OF THE NATIVITY AND REMEMBRANCE OF THE DEAD. 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 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 SECOND DAY OF THE NATIVITY AND REMEMBRANCE OF THE DEAD Rev. Fr. Aren Jebejian 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 6:8-8:2, John 12:24-26 Lector: DR. ANNE MARIE AMERIGUIAN

2 Today s Gospel John 12:24-26 Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. He who loves his life loses it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. If any one serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there shall my servant be also; if any one serves me, the Father will honor him. Welcome Next Sunday, January 14th we welcome Rev. Fr. Armash Bagdasarian, who will be the celebrant, as well as Yeretzgin Maran and their son Natan. Following Fr. Armash s first Divine Liturgy as the new Assistant Pastor at St. John, the Parish Council will offer a tea in honor of the Bagdasarian Family. We thank the following contributors for their generosity in donating towards the Beautiful Poinsettias adorning the Holy Altar and Bema. Susan Janigian Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tutelian Isabelle Vahratian SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018 Blessing of the Waters Chrorhnek Church School Christmas Luncheon in the Cultural Hall following Badarak $15.00 Children Free Godfather of the Cross: Martin Shoushanian MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2018 MERELOTZ Remembrance of the Dead 11:00am-11:15am

3 BASHDON HOKEHANKUSDYAN REQUIEM PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS WHO SLEEP IN CHRIST Y. GLADYS BARSAMIAN, 2nd year, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, Dear Friend Requested by Araxey Barsamian Patsy Rodgers Leona Asher Elizabeth Barsamian Ron & Lisa Schlesinger Margaret, Rosemary, Johanna, Alex Jr. & Holly Barsamian Armen & Vartouhi Asherian Dr. Rose M. Berberian Alberta & Masis Godoshian Rose Samarian LEVON BARSAMIAN, 51st Year, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Great-Uncle Requested by Araxey Barsamian Patsy Rodgers Leona Asher Elizabeth Barsamian Ron & Lisa Schlesinger Margaret, Rosemary, Johanna, Alex Jr. & Holly Barsamian Armen & Vartouhi Asherian ROBERT PARTOGIAN, 2nd Year, Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Friend NOAMI PARTOGIAN, 37th Year, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt RADEOS PARTOGIAN, 31st Year, Father, Grandfather, Uncle Requested by the Partogian Family RICHARD VAHRATIAN, 22nd Year, Husband, Father Requested by Isabelle Vahratian Dr. Anjel Vahratian & Michael Vlaikov ALEX A. KING, 33rd Year, Father EDWARD J. SKUBAL, 10th Year, Father Requested by James & Laura (King) Skubal

4 BASHDON HOKEHANKUSDYAN REQUIEM PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS WHO SLEEP IN CHRIST MELKON & SOORPOOHI CHIEFGIAN, Beloved Grandparents NISHAN & ARSHALOUS JANIGIAN, Beloved Parents DR. ARAM JANIGIAN, Beloved Brother SALINA BLEGVAD, Beloved Sister SAHAK ROY SAHAKIAN, Beloved Husband Requested by Silva Sahakian Susan Janigian AWANEES YERANOSIAN, Husband, Father, Grandfather KHATUN YERANOSIAN, Sister-in-law HAGOP YERANOSIAN, Brother-in-law BYATREES MALKHASIAN, Mother, Khnamee REBECA MALKHASIAN, Sister Requested by Juliet Yeranosian

5 Prayers for the Sick and Hospitalized James Shahbazian Araxey Barsamian Charles Sansone Elina Cobb George Douroujalian Ruben Griffin Robert Missirlian Souren Hovsepian Marianne Dardarian Ian McGrath Joe Kludjian Diramayr Virginia Melkonian Gearldine Ware Berjouie Blanche Swidersky Rev. Fr. Shnork Souin Fr. Dimitrie Vincent Women s Guild News Are you feeling overwhelmed, disorganized and wanting to get rid of stuff but don t know how to start? Join us at the Women s Guild general meeting on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the Vartan Room. Get Organized in 2018 with a few simple ideas presented by Nancy Adams, a professional organizer. Guild Members are welcome to bring a guest! Refreshments, presentation, fellowship, and brief meeting. The Women s Guild of St. John Armenian Church welcomes new members. Call today for further information. Lisa Derderian Visit the Parish Bookstore Genocide T-Shirts with Forget-Me-Not emblem and map on back $20.00 The best selection of Armenian books and CDs plus many gift items: jewelry, Armenian crosses, key chains, cookbooks and many Made in Armenia products. 100 Years Images of Western Armenia by Hrair Hawk Khatcherian -$ Khatchkar $ One Nation One Church $ Armenian Ornamental Script $ NEW JUST ARRIVED 2018 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 $24.00 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

6 A Message from the Capuchins for the 3rd Annual Coat Drive To the members of SJAC, You are so kind. May the rest of your Advent and your Christmas season bring you deep peace and many blessings. Love and God's care to all who donated coats. Brother Bob So far 79 coats have been collected. Donation boxes will remain until after the New Year. Day by Day Bible Study Wednesdays, January 24, February 28 and March 28 12:00 pm 2:00 pm For more information, call Yeretzgin Roberta at Gifts to the Church Araxey Barsamian, Patsy Rodgers, Leona Asher, Elizabeth Barsamian, Ron and Lisa Schlesinger, and Armen and Vartouhi Asherian present a gift to the church for lighting the Altar candles in loving memory of their sister and aunt Y. Gladys Barsamian. In loving memory of dear friend Y. Gladys Barsamian, the flowers adorning the Altar today are presented by Dr. Rose M. Berberian and Family.

7 If you would like to sing along, here is the translation/transliteration of Amen Alleluia blessing service. Please note that the first line is reserved for the Priest to sing only. Blessing of the Waters Amen. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia Let this water be blessed and Cleansed By the sign of the holy Cross, And by the holy Gospel, And by the holy Chrism, And by the grace of this day, In the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Now and always and for ever and ever. (Repeat Thrice) Amen. Alelooya, alelooya, alelooya Orhnestsee yev surpestsee choorus, Ays nushanav soorp khacheevs, Yev soorp avedaranavs, Yev surpalooys myooronavs, Yev avoorus shnorheev, Anvamp Hor yev Vortvo, yev Hokvooyn Surpo, Ayjhm yev meeshed yev haveedyans haveedeets. (Yreetsus Gurgunya)

8 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. January 22, February 5 and 19, March 5 and 19, April 2 and 16, May 7 and 21 ADULT CATECHISM Adult Christian Education will take place on Thursday evenings on the dates listed below: 7:00 8:30 p.m. January 18, April 26, May 17 All parishioners and friends and invited to attend these informative sessions. Admission is Free St. John Armenian Church of Greater Detroit Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI 48075

9 2018 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 January 13, 27 February 3, 17 March 3, 17 April 7 May 5, 19 Please call the Church office to enroll

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11 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.

12 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.