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 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. 2017 FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE HOLY MOTHER-OF-GOD Rev. Fr. Aren Jebejian 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 Song of Solomon 4:9-15, Isaiah 7:10-16, Galatians 3:29-4:7, Luke 2:1-7 Lector: DR. ANNE MARIE AMERIGUIAN
Today s Gospel Luke 2:1-7 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled. This was the first enrollment, when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be enrolled, each to his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be enrolled with Mary his betrothed, who was with child. And while they were there, the time came for her to be delivered. And she gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. Special Plate Collection Today, St. John will be taking a special plate collection for the Komitas Choir. This special collection will take place during the song Amen yev unt hokvooyt koom (on page 39). Please note... For those who did not receive Holy Communion and wish to receive Mahs, you may do so after receiving a blessing by kissing the Holy Gospel. Mahs may also be taken to someone who is homebound or ill. We thank the following contributors for their generosity in donating towards the cost of grapes on this feast day. In loving memory of Harry Keoleian s 5th year, grapes are donated by Mary Keoleian, Greg Keoleian and Elizabeth Glynn, Laurie Reizian Family, Charles Keoleian and Audrey Armoudlian Family. Grapes are donated by Roger and Ardis Gregory in loving memory of their parents Aroosiag and Mateos DerVartanian and Catherine and Andre Gregory. In loving memory of Anahid and Vagharshak Sarkisian and Hargan and Roopan Dickranian, grapes are donated by Shirley Ann Sarkisian. In loving memory of Dorothy Varjabedian Cook, grapes are donated by Greg and Karen Movsesian. Gregory and Edith Baise Deacon Mihran and Gayle Hoplamazian
Prayers for the Sick and Hospitalized James Shahbazian Araxey Barsamian Charles Sansone Elina Cobb George Douroujalian Ruben Griffin Robert Missirlian Souren Hovsepian Joe Kludjian Rev. Fr. Diran Papazian Women s Guild Festival Preparation Days Are Here! All members of our church community are welcome to join in the fellowship. We enjoy each others company while preparing for our annual Fall Festival. Please join us Tuesday, August 15th from 9am until noon to prepare Kufta, THE FINAL CHAPTER! Come and enjoy good company and great laughs. Make friends and bring friends. You and your very good hearts and hands are needed!! The Women s Guild invites you to become a member. For information please call Barbara Rupas 248.643.7666 or barbrupas@gmail.com 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. New: Armenia, Australia and the Great War by Vicken Babkenian and Peter Stanley SC $35.00 New: Armenians and Turks: From War to Cold War to Diplomacy by Tatul Hakobyan SC $30.00 NEW JUST ARRIVED The Promise DVD $24.00, BLUE RAY $26.00 NEW FROM ARMENIA Forget Me Not Pendants, Bracelets and Earrings from Armenia Mugs, Demitasse Cups, Armenian Alphabet Bookmarks, Shawls, Worry Beads, etc. STOP BY AND BROWSE
Altar Flowers The flowers at the altar are donated by Fr. Aren Jebejian in memory of his Grandmother, Diramayr Mariam Jebejian, and his Godmother, Marie Nersoyan. Also, in honor of Rena Mari Megrdichian, Mari Margaret Megrdichian and Maria Stepanian. As well as all who are named after the Holy Mother of God. Day by Day Bible Study Wednesday, August 23 and Wednesday, September 20 12:00 pm 2:00 pm For more information, call Yeretzgin Roberta at 248-538-9993 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. Kindly drop off books at the church office during business hours or on Sundays. Receipts available in the church office.
Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother-of-God The Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother-of-God is a non-variable commemoration and the oldest of all those dedicated to St. Mary. The Armenian Church celebrates this feast day on the nearest Sunday to August 15, a practice adopted at the time of St. Nersess the Graceful. Assumption comprises a week of fasting, Navagadik, and a Memorial Day. In the early centuries, the observance took place over the course of three days; but as arranged by Shnorhali, it was extended to nine days. According to tradition, following the Ascension of Christ, Mary lived out the rest of her days in Jerusalem, cared for by St. John the Evangelist. She died in Jerusalem some 15 years after Christ s Ascension and was buried in her family tomb in Gethsemane. After she passed away, all the apostles save Bartholomew who was absent at that time conducted her funeral with great ceremony at a cave-like tomb in the Garden of Gethsemane. Later, St. Bartholomew returned and wished to see Mary one last time. He convinced the apostles to open the tomb, but they could not find her body inside. Angels voices were heard for three days and nights. The apostles interpreted the angels singing as a sign that our Lord had assumed, or taken up, his mother into heaven as he had promised her. They found the empty tomb a confirmation of that promise for she had not been dead, but had fallen asleep. For this reason, the church refers to the end of Mary s earthly life as the dormition rather than death. The tradition concerning the dormition of the Holy Mother did not become a basic teaching (doctrine) of the church until the 9th century, and it wasn t until the 12th century that the feast was titled the Assumption. (This article is taken from the Diocesan Website)
General Information Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm After hours in an emergency, please contact: Pastor s Cell: 773-457-4122 e-mail: FrAren@sjachurch.org Administrator s Cell: 760-832-1142 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 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.