SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2018

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1 SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2018 Third Sunday after the Octave of Theophany A5au7t;an Vam;rg. 9:00 AM Morning Service 9:00 AM S1 Patarag 10:00 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Readings from the Holy Scripture Is 63: Tm 3:1-12 Gospel According to John 6:22-38 Jesus said, I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 Rev. Fr. Diran Bohajian T. TIRAN QFN. P&FAY:AN St. Leon Armenian Church Saddle River Road Fair Lawn, NJ Phone (201) Fax (201) Church address: stleon@stleon.org Fr. Diran s address: dbohajian@stleon.org St. Leon s Website:

2 ALTAR SERVERS Sr. Dns, Dr. Berdj Feredjian. Hacik Sariminasyan, Dns., Diran Jebejian, Hrach Kasaryan, Nubar Kasaryan, Sebuh Oscherician, Sarkis Pilavdjian Subdns. Paul Chamesian, Gregory Kazanjian, Vahe Kiljian CHOIR MASTER PRINCIPAL ORGANIST George Paroonagian Sirvard Galstian Krisdos ee méch me haydnetsav. Orhnyal é haydnootyoonun Krisdosi. Christ is revealed among us. - Blessed is the revelation of Christ. Parish Council Members: Lorig Chorluyan, Alex Avedis, Robert Sarajian, Virginia DiBianca, Vicken Jessourian, Serda Belekdanian, Gregory Parseghian, Diran Jebejian, Dennis Tarzian, Sarkis Pilavdjian and David Kasparian HOKEHANKISD Julia Enokian, Sal & Anita Napolitano request Hokehankisd for the soul of Peter J. Enokian, loving husband & father on the 13 th year of his passing into eternal rest. The Family has donated toward the Altar Flowers and request the Altar Candles be lit in his memory. PRAYERS FOR THE SICK; Remember in your prayers and ask for the recovery of Anne Kachigian, Karen Pirchio, Karen Weidner, George Ghazarian Jr., Edward Chapian, Marjan Minasian, Robert Foronjy, Ruth Bedevian, Lusi Ezgilioglu, Aram & Mary Varteressian, Brandon Katz, Dan Patoyian, (Moynihan), Thomas Thomasian, Alice Manookian, Juliette Haddad, James Azarian, Wendy Lathey, Varoujan Harutunian, Marie Harutunian, Joseph Harutunian,

3 Joanna Jaworska, Mosses Bairamian, Lou Scipione, Jared Tashjian, Ruben Grigoryants, Michael Sakolsky, Lynne Ford, Frank Cornawchiulo, Rose Kardashian, Ryan Hallak, John Hallak, Carmelina Mancini, Marie Tenguerian, Hana Botier, Mary Ann Kral, Emily Ring, Clara Yeramian, Jerry DiSanto, Julie Frattarola, Melanie Sarkisian, Anthony Laudati and all those who are suffering. We commit our sick and shut-ins to our Heavenly Father who cares and watches over all His children. I will never leave thee nor forsake thee CHURCH ETIQUETTE: Father Diran and the Parish Council sincerely request that parishioners respond to the following, so that our beloved Church may function in a more orderly and respectful manner: Altar Candles ~ Please note, according to Armenian Church tradition, all Altar Candles must be lit before the beginning of Badarak. Those desiring to light candles in memory of loved ones or friends are requested to notify the Church Office in advance by noon of Wednesday preceding the Sunday of remembrance. Reverence Required ~ Please be advised that, according to the tradition of the Armenian Church, members of the congregation are strongly reminded to refrain from walking in and out of the Sanctuary while services are in progress. You are especially reminded not to do so during 1) the Chanting of the Gospel, (pg. 17); 2) recitation of the Creed (Havadamk), (pg. 18); 3) the Chalice Procession, (pg ); 4) Hayr Mer (pg 41); 5) the Hymn, Der Voghormya, (pg. 45); and 6) distribution of the Holy Communion, (p. 49). Also, please do not chew gum or cross legs during church services. Please observe the arrows in the new liturgy books. They indicate when you should Stand, Sit, or Kneel. BURNING CANDLES IN THE CHURCH One of the devotional practices in the Armenian Church, as in all Orthodox Churches, is the beautiful custom of burning candles in front of

4 sacred shrines, icons or relics. It is symbolic of the sacrifice of the Christian soul in order to shine with divine graces, confident in the example and intercession of the saints. So the candle burns itself up to give out light. Light symbolizes Christ, The Light of the World. When attending the Divine Liturgy on Sunday or any Worship Service, the believer may obtain a candle(s) in the Narthex which is accompanied by a donation. Then, he/she will take their candle to one of the icons in our Church. The faithful will then light the candle make the sign of the cross, say a prayer and return to the pew. During the prayer he/she may ask the intercession of the particular saint in his/her mind which may be represented by the image or relic. DRESS CODE FOR CHURCH AND SUNDAY SCHOOL As we worship in our beloved Armenian Church on Sundays and attend Sunday School, let us be mindful that we are in God s House. Since we are in God s House, it is important that we dress appropriately. The attire (clothing) we wear on Sundays should be in good taste; therefore, any transparent clothes, shorts and skirts with length above the knees, halter and tank tops, spaghetti straps, jeans, etc, should be avoided. Bare shoulders should be covered with a shawl. KHORENIAN DIVINE LITURGY St. Leon has Mastro Khoren Mekanejian CD on the Divine Liturgy for sale at $23.00, It can be purchased in the Parish Council Room. Please have exact change or check to St. Leon Armenian Church. WOMEN S GUILD is selling Chorag and Cheese in the Community Center after Church. Please see Edna Tungrian and Marilou Pinajian.

5 BIBLE STUDY February 1, :30-8:30 PM Book of Job Chapter 9 Chapter10 Chapter 11 Job Replies: There Is No Mediator Job: I Loathe My Life Zophar Speaks: Job s Guilt Deserves In Job 6-7, Job responds to harsh accusations from Eliphaz by describing the anguish of his pain and suffering. Not knowing God's higher purpose for his suffering, Job's friends assume that his suffering has arisen from sin. Job despairs that his friends have abandoned him at his time of greatest need. In his pain, Job cries out to God, "If I have sinned, what have I done to you, O watcher of men? Why have you made me your target? Have I become a burden to you? Why do you not pardon my offenses and forgive my sins?" In Job 8, Bildad reprimands Job, saying "How long will you say such things? Your words are a blustering wind." Bildad then falsely claims, "When your children sinned against him, he gave them over to the penalty of their sin." The reader knows that all of this suffering was allowed by God to demonstrate Job's righteousness. Job feels righteous anger towards God and towards his friends. Job is one of the earliest books of the Bible. It provides a profound statement on the subject God's justice in light of human suffering, particularly suffering by the innocent. Although written three millennia ago, the universal theme resonates to the present day and continues to offer comfort to the aggrieved.

6 St. Leon Armenian Church Lenten Service and Lecture Series Lenten Service begins at 7:30 p.m. Lenten Lecture begins at 8:30 p.m. Friday February 16 Believe or not Believe Presented by Rev. Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian Friday February 23 Friday March 2 Topic to be Announced, Presented by V. Rev. Fr. Glen Sudano The Armenian Church s Position on Divorce & Remarriage. Presented by Rev. Fr. Diran Bohajian Friday March 9 What No One Ever Told You., The Holy Badarak Presented by Very Rev. Fr. Daniel V. Findikiyan Friday March 16 The Time is fulfilled and the Kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent and believe the Gospel. Presented by Hovannes Khosdeghian Friday March 23 The Charismatic Scholar : Garegin Catholicos Hosepiants Presented by Rev. Fr. Karekin Kasparian Lecture will be approximately minutes Sponsored By: The Sarkis Gabrellian Endowment Fund

7 ST. LEON ARMENIAN CHURCH PARISH ASSEMBLY Sunday, February 11, 2018 The Parish Council of St. Leon Armenian Church extends an official invitation to all dues-paying members, to attend the Annual Parish Assembly, which will be held on Sunday, February 11, 2018 in the Sanctuary of the Church, following Divine Liturgy. As set forth in the By-Laws of the Eastern Diocese, in order to be eligible to vote, a member of the parish must be 18 years of age or over, pay his or her prior year annual dues in full, and be a member of the parish for at least six months. A member may be eligible for office one year after becoming a member, provided they have attained the age of 21. Those who became members after August 11, 2017 are invited to attend but are not eligible to participate or vote. Membership dues must be paid by December 31, 2017.

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15 Feast of St. Leontius the Priest and His Companions On Tuesday February 6, 2018, St. Leon Armenian Church will observe the Feast of St. Leontius (Ghevont) the Priest and His Companions. St. Ghevont is one of the great exemplars of the Armenian priesthood, remembered for his courage and resolution at the Battle of Avarayr in 451 A.D. He and his brother clergymen stood with the Armenian soldiers, under the leadership of St. Vartan Mamigonian, in their stand against the Persian army to defend Armenian s existence as a Christian nation. On the eve of battle, Ghevont celebrated the Divine Liturgy, distributed Holy Communion and baptized soldiers who had not yet been baptized in the Armenian Church. He also delivered a stirring sermon, stressing that neither the Persian forces nor death could undermine the soldiers union with Christ. Each year on this day, Clergy of the Eastern Diocese will gather for the annual Ghevontiantz Day observance. St. Leon Church of Fair Lawn will host the Feast of St. Leontius on Tuesday, February 6, St. Leon will celebrate the Divine Liturgy.

16 COFFEE HOSPITALITY Everyone is invited to the Community Center immediately following Worship Services. Today s Hospitality is Church Choir. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sun Jan 28 Morning Service Divine Liturgy Sunday School Wed Jan 31 Senior Center Thurs Feb 1 Bible Study Fri Feb 2 Armenian School Sun Feb 4 Morning Service Divine Liturgy Sunday School ACYOA SR. Super Bowl Party see flyer Tues Feb 6 St. Leon Day Badarak 10:00 AM Wed Feb 7 Senior Center, Parish Council Thurs Feb 8 Bible Study Fri Feb 9 Armenian School ACYOA Sr. Sun Feb 11 Morning Service Divine Liturgy Sunday School Parish Assembly 12 Noon Tues Feb 13 Women s Guild Meeting 7:30 PM Wed Feb 14 Senior Center Thurs Feb 15 Bible Study Fri Feb 16 Armenian School Sun Feb 18 Morning Service Divine Liturgy Sunday School Wed Feb 21 Senior Center Last Gospel Matthew 11:25-30