St. John Armenian Church of Greater Detroit 22001 Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI 48075 248.569.3405 (phone) 248.569.0716 (fax) www.stjohnsarmenianchurch.org 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 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. 2018 FEAST OF THE CONCEPTION OF THE HOLY VIRGIN MARY 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 37:14-38, II Thessalonians 1:1-12, Luke 14:12-24 Lector: YERCHANIG CALLAN Acolytes Serving at the Altar Today Marty Shoushanian and George Anusbigian
Today s Gospel Luke 14:12-24 He said also to the man who had invited him, When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your kinsmen or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return, and you be repaid. But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. You will be repaid at the resurrection of the just. When one of those who sat at table with him heard this, he said to him, Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the Kingdom of God! But he said to him, A man once gave a great banquet, and invited many; and at the time for the banquet he sent his servant to say to those who had been invited, `Come; for all is now ready.' But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, `I have bought a field, and I must go out and see it; I pray you, have me excused.' And another said, `I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to examine them; I pray you, have me excused.' And another said, `I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.' So the servant came and reported this to his master. Then the householder in anger said to his servant, `Go out quickly to the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor and maimed and blind and lame.' And the servant said, `Sir, what you commanded has been done, and still there is room.' And the master said to the servant, `Go out to the highways and hedges, and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled. For I tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste my banquet. Women's Guild Executive Committee Dedication/Installation Today, the newly elected members, Lisa Derderian-Chairman, Denise Boyagian-Vice Chairman, Sara Andonian-Treasurer, Diane Nolff-Assistant Treasurer/Membership, Denise Karakashian-Recording Secretary, Edith Baise-Corresponding Secretary, Diana Vosganian-Newsletter, Cathy Zwinck-Advisor, Dawn Aginian-Advisor, of the Women's Guild Executive Committee will be officially installed during a Dedication Service which will take place immediately prior to the singing of the Lord's Prayer (Hayr Mer). We congratulate the members of the Executive Committee both those who continue their service as well as the newly elected members. We also thank those who are coming off of the Executive Committee for their dedication and service to the Women's Guild. Special Plate Collection Directive from The Very Reverend Fr. Daniel Findikyan His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, has asked every Armenian Church diocese to mark the 30th anniversary of the earthquake in Armenia by contributing to a project that aims to help our countrymen in Armenia who live in inadequate housing. With that project in mind, I am asking all parishes to pass a special collection plate on December 9, the entire proceeds of which will be sent to the Mother See to fund this humanitarian project. This special collection will take place during the song Amen yev unt hokvooyt koom (on page 39).
BASHDON HOKEHANKUSDYAN REQUIEM PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS WHO SLEEP IN CHRIST WE OFFER OUR PRAYERS FOR ALL WHO PERISHED DURING THE EARTHQUAKE IN ARMENIA 30 YEARS AGO Requested by the Pastors & Parish Council Anahid Dilakian & Sarkis Ghazarian, Sevag, Hiyk & Aren Dr. Joyce Yeghissian & Dn. Rubik Mailian, Sevana & Areg Lucy Ardash & Family Elizabeth Aprahamian Isabelle Vahratian Mr. & Mrs. Herman Hintiryan ZAVEN DILAKIAN, 30th Year, Father, Grandfather, Friend, Victim of the 1988 Earthquake in Armenia Requested by Anahid Dilakian & Sarkis Ghazarian, Sevag, Hiyk & Aren Dr. Joyce Yeghissian & Dn. Rubik Mailian, Sevana & Areg Lucy Ardash & Family Elizabeth Aprahamian Isabelle Vahratian ARDACHES KOUYOUMDJIAN, 40th Day, Brother, Uncle, Beloved Friend Requested by Sarkis, Kristin, Amelia & Maggie Kouyoumjian Phillip, Catiana & Sion Mooradian CLAUDE PINTARD OLIVER, 14th Year, Brother ANDREW DERVARTANIAN, 10th Year, Brother ELEANOR DERVARTANIAN, 9th Year, Sister ESTHER JEANNE DERVARTANIAN-OLIVER, 8th Year, Sister MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER ANNA DERVARTANIAN, 7th Year, Sister MATTHEW DERVARTANIAN, 5th Year, Nephew AUSTEN BERJ BROOKS, 4th Year, Nephew JOYCE ROXY MARKARIAN, 2nd Year, Cousin RICHARD BOYAJIAN, 8 Months, Cousin Requested by Roger & Ardis Gregory ROBERT "CHICO" GREGORY, 7th Year, Husband, Father, Brother ROBERT VARTAN JOSEPH GREGORY, 8 Months, Son, Brother, Nephew Requested by Mary Jo & Ryan Gregory Ardis & Roger Gregory ZAVEN O. HINTIRYAN, 40th Year, Father, Grandfather Mr. & Mrs. Herman Hintiryan Mr. & Mrs. Saro Ozdamar & Family Mr. Zaven Hintiryan
BASHDON HOKEHANKUSDYAN REQUIEM PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS WHO SLEEP IN CHRIST ROSEMARY HOPLAMAZIAN, 26th Year Requested by Deacon Mihran & Gayle Hoplamazian Roy & Yerchanig Callan Dikran & Kelly Callan, Sosi & Zaven Vahan Callan & Eleeza Agopian, Arev Michael & Knar Pifer, Dzovig Garabed Hoplamazian Brooke Hoplamazian Marin Hoplamazian Garo & Linnea Hoplamazian Alice Hoplamazian Eric & Lisa Hoplamazian Zaven Dolik & Family NEVART SHAHAN, 42nd Year, Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother DANIEL SHAHAN, 15th Year, Beloved Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather Requested by Robert, Linda & Michael DePietro Ryan, Christine & Matthew DePietro Christopher, Claudia & Daniel Swink ANITA KASPER, 44th Year, Daughter, Sister, Aunt Requested by Arick Kasper Michael & Darleen Kasper David & Anita Kasper Lisa & Kevin Rushlow Andrew Kasper Justin & Allison Dziak Ethan & Anastasia Collins Madison & Kevin FALLEN ASLEEP IN THE LORD We offer our prayers for the servant of God, Reverend Father Diran Avak Kahana Papazian, who entered his eternal rest last week. His funeral took place at St. John Armenian Church on December 5, 2018. May Christ our Lord shed His Eternal light upon his soul.
Prayers for the Sick and Hospitalized Emma Betrosian Araxey Barsamian Charles Sansone Elina Cobb George Douroujalian Ruben Griffin John Brycz Fr. Dimitrie Vincent Elizabeth Shehigian Margaret Chubukchian Denise Meshejian Ryan Fringer Gearldine Ware Rev. Fr. Shnork Souin Vartkes Chubukchian Virginia Mekjian Stepan Telebzda Cathy Boucher Darlene Lane Anna-Maria Grigorian Agnes Carman Day by Day Bible Study Wednesdays - 12:00 pm 2:00 pm December 26 For more information, call Yeretzgin Roberta at 248-538-9993 Visit the Parish Bookstore NEW: ARMENIA, A lavishly illustrated catalogue of the Armenia Exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum in New York edited by the curator of the exhibition, Dr. Helen Evans. HC $65.00 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 1915-2015 Images of Western Armenia by Hrair Hawk Khatcherian -$150.00 Khatchkar $150.00 Armenian Ornamental Script $120.00 SILVER CROSSES FROM JERUSALEM, VARIOUS SIZES $35.00 - $75.00 THE GAMBLER: KIRK KERKORIAN the Greatest Deal Maker in Capitalist History HC $25.00 KHORENIAN DIVINE LITURGY, DOUBLE CD $30.00 The Promise DVD $20.00 Hrayr Toukhanian s Assignment Berlin DVD in English $30.00 JUST ARRIVED NEW ITEMS FROM ARMENIA AND KARABAGH Forget me not jewelry earrings, bracelets, pins Pomegranate necklaces 14Kt. gold crosses various sizes Backpacks & bags and much more! STOP BY AND BROWSE
Christmas Schedule MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2018 WESTERN CHRISTMAS EVE Carols (in English) & Scripture Readings - 11:00p.m. Refreshments in the lobby hosted by the A.C.Y.O.A. Seniors and Juniors Altar Flowers Poinsettias A beautiful Christmas tradition at St. John is the adornment of the Holy Altar and Bema with poinsettia plants. If you would like to contribute towards the plants, please contact the Church Office at 248-569-3405. Donors will be acknowledged in the Sunday bulletin. Parish Ministry Belinda Kabodian, RN, Community Health Coordinator at St. John Providence Hospital will be available on the first Sunday of each month for blood pressure screening in the Main Hall. This event is open to everyone and free of charge. Yearly Membership Dues Please pay your dues ASAP so that our books can be closed for the year. **Save the Date** Please note that the 2019 Annual Parish Assembly will take place on Sunday, February 24th.
2018 FALL/WINTER SCHEDULE St. John Armenian Church of Greater Detroit Invites you to BIBLE STUDY Starting from The Gospel of Luke Presenters: Very Rev. Fr. Aren Jebejian and Rev. Fr. Armash Bagdasarian Bible Study will take place on Monday evenings on the dates listed below: 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. December 17 ADULT CATECHISM Adult Christian Education will take place on Thursday evenings on the dates listed below: 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. December 13 Dedication: St. Gregory of Narek All parishioners and friends are invited to attend these informative sessions. Admission is Free St. John Armenian Church of Greater Detroit 22001 Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI 48075 248-569-3405 www.stjohnsarmenianchurch.org
ACOLYTE TRAINING Led by Very Rev. Fr. Aren Jebejian and Rev. Fr. Armash Bagdasarian For Boys Ages 10-16 Years Old Saturdays from 10:00-12:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary on the date listed below: December 15
The Knights and Daughters of Vartan Children s Christmas Party! Open to the Entire Community Sunday, December 9, 2018 After Church At the Recreation Center Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus -Lunch - -Gifts- -Joy- RSVP - Joyce Obenhoff - 248-281-3006
General Information Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm After hours in an emergency, please contact: Pastor s Mobile: 773-457-4122 e-mail: FrAren@sjachurch.org Parish Administrator s Mobile: 586-817-2974 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 248-569 -0716, or email 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.
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.