SIXTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT. THE LORD S DAY - SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP Morning Service / Առաւօտեան Ժամերգութիւն 9:00 am SACRED LECTIONS OF THE LITURGY

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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 SIXTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 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 Isaiah 51:15-52:3, Hebrews 13:18-25, Luke 22:24-30 Lector: YERCHANIG CALLAN A new tradition in the Armenian Church is the blessing of pomegranates following Divine Liturgy. Today, following Divine Liturgy, each family may come forward to receive one pomegranate per family.

2 Today s Gospel Luke 22:24-30 A dispute also arose among them, which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. And he said to them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you; rather let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves. For which is the greater, one who sits at table, or one who serves? Is it not the one who sits at table? But I am among you as one who serves. You are those who have continued with me in my trials; as my Father appointed a kingdom for me, so do I appoint for you that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. The Pastor and Parish Council thank the Anusbigian Family for their generosity in donating the pomegranates. Greetings from Your Pastor and Parish Council On the occasion of the New Year and the Holy Christmas Season, the Pastor and Parish Council wish to extend to our beloved faithful community and friends their sincere prayers and good tidings for a New Year filled with God s abundant blessings. We thank the following contributors for their generosity in donating the Beautiful Poinsettias adorning the Holy Altar and Bema. We are continuing to receive donations for Poinsettias to adorn the Holy Altar for Armenian Christmas. Susan Janigian Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tutelian Isabelle Vahratian

3 MARETA TOKMAJYAN, 1st Year, Mother, Grandmother KIM TOKMAJYAN, 7th Day, Father, Grandfather Requested by Tokmajyan Family BASHDON HOKEHANKUSDYAN REQUIEM PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS WHO SLEEP IN CHRIST LUCIA TURIGIAN CHOLMAKJIAN, 1st Year, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Mother-in-Law, Sister, Aunt, Cousin Requested by Jim & Orjan Oswald Carol Cholmakjian Charles, Maria, Alexander, Paulina & Lukas Cholmakjian Aram and H. Ronnie Henesian David DeMario Rick & Patti Adkins Tacque Derbabian Gary & Susan Reizian & Family Paula Derbabian & Family Rose Gerjekian PEGGY TURIGIAN DEMARIO, 19th Year, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin Requested by David DeMario Rick and Patti Adkins Alen, Christina, Layla & Liam Serifovic Ryan Adkins Jim & Orjan Oswald Carol Cholmakjian Charles Cholmakjian Tacque Derbabian Gary & Susan Reizian & Family Paula Derbabian & Family Rose Gerjekian RICHARD TORIGIAN, 3rd Year, Father, Grandfather, Brother-in-Law, Uncle Requested by Mark, Deanna, Alec, Andrew & Jenna Torigian Kathryn Torigian Eric, Nicole, Viviana & Christian Torigian Karen, Jeff & Kyle Kalajian Izabelle Jizmejian Sharon Jizmejian Carol Jizmejian Don Hutchinson Michelle Halagian Michael Halagian WESAL JAN MARKARIAN, 12th Year, Mother Requested by Anna Markarian MARY ARGNIAN, 25th Year, Mother SAM ARGNIAN, 22nd Year, Father Requested by Alice & Peter Argnian

4 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 Meeting January 6th, 2018 Following Luncheon Come and meet/greet the New Executive Board and bring your ideas for future programs! At this meeting we will form Standing Committees for the 2018 Year. Come and join the Standing Committee that best fits your interest. Share your Special talents along with smiling faces! For information on joining the Women s Guild, Contact: Lisa Derderian or Lisader@comcast.net 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 $ ARMENIAN MANUSCRIPT CALENDAR 18 X 24 containing images of manuscripts suitable for framing. Photography by Hrair Hawk Khatcherian, internationally known photographer- $30.00 NEW JUST ARRIVED 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 Sunday Readers If you, or anyone you know, is interested in reading on Sundays, please submit the names to the church office for consideration.

5 St. John Armenian Church Christmas Schedule SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2017 NEW YEAR S EVE Divine Liturgy - 10:00a.m. (No Morning Service) Blessing of Pomegranates following Divine Liturgy. Each family will be given a pomegranate to take home. Followed by a champagne toast to ring in the New Year. FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, ARMENIAN CHRISTMAS EVE / JRAKALOOYTS Vespers and Reading of Prophesies - 6:00p.m. Divine Liturgy - 7:00p.m. SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, THEOPHANY-EPIPHANY, DON ASDVADZAHAYDNOOTIAN FEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST Festal Divine Liturgy - 10:30a.m. Blessing of the Waters Chrorhnek Godfathers of the Cross: Martin Shoushanian and Zaven Shoushanian Free will offering Christmas Luncheon following Badarak, sponsored by St. John Women s Guild. Please R.S.V.P. to Yerchanig Callan at SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018 Morning Service - 9:00a.m. Divine Liturgy - 9:45a.m. (Back to regular Divine Liturgy Schedule) Blessing of the Waters Chrorhnek Church School Christmas Luncheon in the Cultural Hall $15.00 Children Free Please R.S.V.P. to Alberta Godoshian at MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2018 MERELOTZ Remembrance of the Dead 11:00am-11:15am

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. Yearly Membership Dues Please pay your dues ASAP so that our books can be closed for the year. **In observance of New Year s Day, the complex will be closed on Monday, January 1st.** 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 FALLEN ASLEEP IN THE LORD We offer our prayers for the servant of God, Mr. Kim Tokmajyan, who entered his eternal rest last week. His funeral took place at St. John Armenian Church on December 23, May Christ our Lord shed His Eternal light upon his soul.

7 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.

8 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.