THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRANSFIGURATION. 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 THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRANSFIGURATION THE LORD S DAY - SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP Morning Service / Առաւօտեան Ժամերգութիւն 9:00 am Divine Liturgy / Ս.Պատարագ...9:30 am SACRED LECTIONS OF THE LITURGY Isaiah 5:1-10, 1Corinthinas 6:18-7:11, Matthew 19:3-12 Lector: DR. ANNE MARIE AMERIGUIAN

2 Today s Gospel Matthew 19:3-12 And Pharisees came up to him and tested him by asking, Is it lawful to divorce one's wife for any cause? He answered, Have you not read that he who made them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, `For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one'? So they are no longer two but one. What therefore God has joined together, let no man put asunder. They said to him, Why then did Moses command one to give a certificate of divorce, and to put her away? He said to them, For your hardness of heart Moses allowed you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so. And I say to you: whoever divorces his wife, except for unchastity, and marries another, commits adultery; and he who marries a divorced woman, commits adultery. The disciples said to him, If such is the case of a man with his wife, it is not expedient to marry. But he said to them, Not all men can receive this precept, but only those to whom it is given. For there are eunuchs who have been so from birth, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by men, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. He who is able to receive this, let him receive it. Our Parish Administrator, Gary Melikian, has indicated his intention to step down from his position in the fourth quarter of Consequently, the Parish Council is actively recruiting a replacement and asks that anyone interested in applying for the position submit their qualifications, with cover letter, to the Parish Council Chairman directly or via to hr@sjachurch.org, no later than August 1, Please contact the church directly for detailed job description. Fr. Aren Jebejian will be at Hye Camp beginning on July 25th (Staff Training) through the first week ending on August 4th. Fr. Aren will be the celebrant on August 5th. Fr. Armash Bagdasarian will be at Hye Camp from Monday, July 30th to Friday, August 3rd. In emergencies, Fr. Aren can be reached on his mobile phone at or you may contact Parish Council Chairman Michael Kazarian at

3 BASHDON HOKEHANKUSDYAN REQUIEM PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS WHO SLEEP IN CHRIST REVEREND FATHER CARNIG HALLAJIAN, 40th Day, St. Leon Church, NJ Requested by Fr. Aren Jebejian and Fr. Armash Bagdasarian PHILIP KEILA, 4th Year, Beloved Husband, Father, Son-in-Law, Brother-in-Law, Nephew Requested by Lorrie Keila David & Angela Keila Andrew Keila Gloria & Arthur Melkonian Pattie Melkonian David Melkonian Mary Davidson Altar Flowers In loving memory of Philip Keila, beloved husband and father, today s Altar flowers are presented by Lorrie, David, Angela & Andrew Keila.

4 Prayers for the Sick and Hospitalized Doris Carter Araxey Barsamian Charles Sansone Elina Cobb George Douroujalian Ruben Griffin John Brycz Fr. Dimitrie Vincent Danny Cristiano Ian McGrath Joe Kludjian Ryan Fringer Gearldine Ware Rev. Fr. Shnork Souin Ernie Brocher Margaret Chubukchian Vartkes Chubukchian Emma Betrosian Elizabeth Shehigian 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 SILVER CROSSES FROM JERUSALEM, VARIOUS SIZES $ $75.00 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

5 If you would like to make a donation towards the cost of grapes for Blessing of the Grapes for Sunday, August 12th, in honor of or in memory of a loved one, please contact the church office at (248) by Tuesday, August 7th. Manoogian Manor Visit for the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother-of God Saturday, August 18th at 11:00 am Save the Date! St. John Armenian Church Annual Picnic Sunday, August 12 following Badarak Armenian Language for Adults For those who wish to take an interactive ten-week Armenian Language Class, please contact the church office. The interactive language class will focus on conversation, basic writing and daily vocabulary. Based upon response, the anticipated start date will be in September.

6 BAZAAR PREPARATION DAYS ALL CHURCH MEN AND WOMEN WELCOME!! WE need all hands... July 23 (Monday) 9:00 am - 12 pm (Kufta shells) July 24 (Tuesday) 9:00 am - 12 pm (Kufta shells) Any Questions please call Joy Callan or yerchanigc@gmail.com Save the Date! 2018 Bazaar October 5, 6, 7 Health Fair and Blood Drive October 6 Wanted: Used Armenian Books! The Parish Bookstore is accepting donations of gently used books on Armenian subjects written in English for its Used Book Sale at this year s Festival (October 5, 6, 7). Kindly drop off books at the church office during business hours or on Sundays. Receipts available in the church office. Day by Day Bible Study Wednesdays - July 25, August 22 12:00 pm 2:00 pm For more information, call Yeretzgin Roberta at

7 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 Hye Camp 2018 Where Faith, Fun and Fellowship Meet! Staff Training: July Camp Week: July 28-August 4 Campers: Ages 8-15 CIT s: Ages 16 & 17 Staff & Volunteers: Ages jenniferm@armeniandiocese.org Register Online: DiocesanSummerCamps.org ST. NERSESS 2018 SUMMER CONFERENCES Deacons Training Program: Thursday, June 28 Saturday, July 7 High School Conference: Friday, July 20 Sunday, July 29 Post High School Conference: Friday, August 3 Sunday, August 12 Parish Ministry Belinda Kabodian, RN, Community Health Coordinator at St. John Providence Hospital will be available starting in July, on the first Sunday of each month for Blood Pressure screening in the Hall. This event is open to everyone and free of charge.

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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 Please make sure to confirm your wedding date with the Pastor before booking your reception hall. 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.