st 1 Armenian Church in America Matins 9:30a.m. Armenian Church of Our Saviour 87 Salisbury Street Worcester, MA 01609 Reverend Father Aved Terzian, Pastor Sunday Bulletin Divine Liturgy 10:00a.m. Welcome to all who have come to worship with us on this day May the blessings of the Lord be upon you and may all your prayers be answered Sunday, March 29, 2015 ̳Õϳ½³ñ¹ (Dzaghgazart) Lenten Mode Alleluia Before the Holy Gospel ²Õ³Õ³Ï»ó ù ³é î ñ ³Ù»Ý³ÛÝ»ñÏÇñ, ͳé³Û»ó ù ³éÝ áõñ³ëáõ㻳ùµ Aghaghagetsek ar menayn yergir, dzarayetek Diarn oorakhootiamp. Cry unto the Lord all ye lands; serve the Lord with Gladness. Holy Scriptures Reading - Zechariah 9: 9-15 Epistle -Philemon 4: 4-7 Gospel - Matthew 20: 29-21:17 Church Office: 508-756-2931 Church Website: www.acoos.org Church Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30A-4:30P E-mail: armenian.church@verizon.net
Gospel Reading - Matthew 20: 29-21:17 As they went out of Jericho, a great crowd followed Him. And behold, two blind men sitting by the roadside, when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried out, "Have mercy on us, Son of David!" The crowd rebuked them, telling them to be silent; but they cried out the more, "Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!" And Jesus stopped and called them saying, "What do you want me to do for you?" They said to Him, "Lord, let our eyes be opened." And Jesus in pity touched their eyes, and immediately they received their sight and followed Him. And when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, "Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find an ass tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, 'The Lord has need of them,' and he will send them immediately." This took place to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying, "Tell the daughter of Zion, /Behold, your King is coming to you,/ humble, and mounted on an ass, /and on a colt, the foal of an ass." The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them; they brought the ass and the colt, put their garments on them, and he sat thereon. Most of the crowd spread their garments on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. And as the crowds that went before him and that followed him shouted, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!" And when he entered Jerusalem, all the city was stirred, saying, "Who is this?" and the crowds said "This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth of Galilee." And Jesus entered the temple of God and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons. He said to them, "It is written, 'My house shall be called a house of prayer'; but you make it a den of robbers." And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple, and he healed them. But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying out in the temple, "Hosanna to the Son of David!" they were indignant; and they said to him, "Do you hear what these are saying?" And Jesus said to them, "Yes; have you never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings/ Thou hast brought perfect praise'?" And leaving them, he went out of the city to Bethany and lodged there. The Divine Liturgy continues on page 18 with the singing of the Nicene Creed
On this Sunday during the sacrament of Penance (Confession) prior to Holy Communion, parishioners are requested to remain in the pews. Those who are prepared to receive Holy Communion should recite the confession (led by the Deacon) on Page 48 of the Divine Liturgy book. When the confession is completed, Parish Council Members will guide parishioners row by row toward the Altar to receive Holy Communion. SAVE TODAY THE DATE The Flowers that decorate our Holy Altar are In Loving Memory Of: Palm Sunday Dinner Alexander Bilzerian ARMENIAN CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOUR Annual A.C.Y.O.A. Day by His Loving Family Irene Nalbandian Freida Alexander (Cambridge) March 29, 2015 Immediately following the Badarak, in our Cultural Center by Violet Nalbandian Guest Speake r George Aghja yan Topic Why Western Armenia Adults $14:00 Children (under 10) $6.00 Please respond early so we may plan accordingly. To reserve your seats, please call the church office at 508-756-2931 You can email us at armenian.church@verizon.net Easter Offering Yughakin FLOWER DONATIONS Remember your Church during this Holy Season. Your Easter offering demonstrates your faith and serves the needs of the House of God. With your help, the Church will continue to grow and serve our faithful. Envelopes are available at the entrance of the Church. Anyone wishing to donate flowers for the services of Holy Week and Easter can see one of our Parish Council members or call the Parish office. Donations may be made in memory of a loved one. І
Hokehankist (Requiem Service) This morning after the Divine Liturgy, we offer our prayers for these departed servants. Alexander Bilzerian 40th Day Karasoonk Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Bilzerian; Mr. & Mrs. Gary Dodakian, Gary P., and Rebecca; Ms. Donna Pietrewicz, Rachelle and Jacquie; Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Bilzerian, Alex, Peter & Maria; Mr. & Mrs. Harry Dodakian; Marianne Dodakian-Cavalieri and Richard Cavalieri; Mrs. Mary Rossetti; Ms. Valieri Rossetti; Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Phethean, Olivia and Christopher; Mr. & Mrs. Edward Lambert; Mrs. Peggy Barken and Mrs. Will Monpalvo; Mr. Darren Hardy; Mr. & Mrs. Edward Fitzgerald; Ms. Adrienne Kabian; Ms. Debra Sarkisian; Mrs. Caterina Valentine; Harry & Suzanne Dodakian, Michael, Amy and Andrew; Mr. & Mrs. Richard Dodakian, Jessica and Allison; Mr. Delphis Levia; Edward and Susan Atamian; Dr. & Mrs. Richard Bedrosian; Marion Bilzerian; Sharon Sendrowski; Alice Piligian Hasmig Aprahamian 40th Day Karasoonk Dr. & Mrs. Charles and Manooshag Garabedian Sooren Demurjian 4th Year Anniversary Jim, Sandi and Justin Dube Arlene Manos 10th Year Anniversary George Manos; William & Irene Manos, Avery and Zoe; Leandra Manos; Lisa McCoy; Lana, Fr. Sahag Kaishian, Jacob & Michael; Marion Bilzerian; Ed, Nicole, Alexis and Christian Bilzerian; Peter Bilzerian; Barry & Jean Bilzerian and James Martin Kaloostian 12th Year Anniversary Tomoko Kaloostian; Alice LaFleur Mary Kaloostian 16th Year Anniversary Alice LaFleur; Tomoko Kaloostian Baba Bilazarian Arousiag Bilazarian Oscar Bilazarian Veronica Saradarian Sara Belezerian Martha Belezerian Samuel Belezerian Beverly (Saradarian) Abdella Mark Belezerian Ralph Belezerian; Gail Saradarian Agnes Torosian (PERFORMED 3/8/15) Dorothy Surabian May God grant peace to their souls and comfort to their loved ones.
2015 Holy Week Armenian Church of Our Saviour March 29 Palm Sunday 9:15 a.m. Matins (Aravodyan zham - Morning Services) 9:45 a.m. Opening of the Great Doors (T'rnpatzek) 10:15 a.m. Divine Liturgy 12:30 p.m. A.C.Y.O.A. Palm Sunday Banquet (following Services) March 31 Great and Holy Tuesday 6:00 p.m. Vespers of the Wise and Foolish Virgins Fellowship to follow service April 2 April 3 April 4 April 5 Great and Holy Thursday 11:00 a.m. Jashou Badarak and Communion Luncheon Following Services 6:30 p.m. Washing of the Feet (Vod'nluvah) 7:15 p.m. Collation in Church Hall 7:30 p.m. Betrayal and Passion of Our Lord (Khavaroom) Great and Holy Friday 11:00 a.m. The Church will be open for personal prayer and 1:00 p.m. reflection on the Crucifixion of Our Lord (Khatchelootyoon) 6:30 p.m. Entombment of Our Lord and Procession (Taghoomn) Great and Holy Saturday 5:00 p.m. Reading of the Holy Scriptures by Deacons and Acolytes 5:30 p.m. Divine Liturgy of the Holy Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ (J'rakaloutz) Feast of the Holy Resurrection (Easter Sunday) 9:00 a.m. Matins (Aravodyan zham - Morning Service) 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy of the Holy Resurrection Antasdan to follow in the Cultural Center Fellowship hosted Layte, Merzigian & Sivazlian Families April 12 New Sunday (Merelotz Giragi) 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy All Requiem (Hokehankist) Services will be held on this day