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 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. 2018 THIRD SUNDAY AFTER ASSUMPTION 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 9:8-19, II Corinthians 1:1-11, Mark 4:35-41 Lector: DOLLY MATOIAN Starting Sunday, September 9th, regular church hours will be observed: Morning Service / Առաւօտեան Ժամերգութիւն 9:00 am Divine Liturgy / Ս.Պատարագ...9:45 am
Today s Gospel Mark 4:35-41 On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, Let us go across to the other side. And leaving the crowd, they took him with them, just as he was, in the boat. And other boats were with him. And a great storm of wind arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already filling. But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke him and said to him, Teacher, do you not care if we perish? And he awoke and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, Peace! Be still! and the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. He said to them, Why are you afraid? Have you no faith? And they were filled with awe, and said to one another, Who then is this, that even wind and sea obey him? Fellowship Tea Today s fellowship tea is hosted in loving memory of Joseph Ameriguian, Agnes M. Dourjalian and William Noubar Dourjalian by their families. Everyone is welcome to attend after Badarak. Gift to the Church Nancy and Fred Beattie made a gift to the Social Concern fund in loving memory of her parents, Agnes M. and William Noubar Dourjalian. According to Fr. Daniel Findikyan's Directive, all churches are to offer up prayers for the victims of the Kerala India flood. Within the Primate's same directive, we are to have a special plate collection on Sunday, September 9, 2018. Please call the church office at 248-569-3405 if you are able to drop off basil from your garden for sacred blessing for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Khachveratz), Sunday, September 16th.
BASHDON HOKEHANKUSDYAN REQUIEM PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS WHO SLEEP IN CHRIST REV. FR. DAJAD DAVIDIAN, 40th Day, (St. James Church in Watertown, MA) Requested by Fr. Aren & Fr. Armash PRAYERS FOR THE FLOOD VICTIMS IN KERALA, INDIA JOSEPH AMERIGUIAN, 32nd Year, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle AGNES M. DOURJALIAN, 6th Year, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt WILLIAM NOUBAR DOURJALIAN, 21st Year, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Uncle Requested by Shoushan Ameriguian Robert & Anne Marie Ameriguian & Family Belinda & Armen Kabodian & Family Barb & Rick Widener Denise & Bob Karakashian & Family Nancy & Fred Beattie & Family ROSE YEGHISSIAN, 14th Year, Mother, Grandmother, Khnamee, Friend YERVANT BAHADURIAN, 59th Year, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Khnamee, Friend GEORGE BAHADURIAN, 51st Year, Uncle, Great-Uncle, Khnamee, Friend Requested by Dr. Joyce Yeghissian & Dn. Rubik Mailian, Sevana & Areg Patricia Yeghissian & Arvid Muller, Taline & Ara Anahid Dilakian & Sarkis Ghazarian, Sevag, Hiyk & Aren Arax Markarian Mars & Roobina Haghnazarian, Garooneh & Naira Lucy Ardash Elizabeth Aprahamian Isabelle Vahratian
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 Joe Kludjian Ryan Fringer Gearldine Ware Rev. Fr. Shnork Souin Vartkes Chubukchian Save the Date This year marks the 50 th Anniversary of St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral in New York City, NY. St. John will be making a pilgrimage to St. Vartan the weekend of October 19-21. We will be departing on Friday, Oct. 19th and taking a tour of the new St. Nersess Seminary Armonk Campus. On Saturday, Oct. 20 th, we will be seeing the Armenia Exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Finally, on Sunday, Oct. 21 st, Fr. Aren will be celebrating Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral and members of our altar servers and choir will be participating. Please call the church office at 248-569-3405 if you are interested in this pilgrimage. 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 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
BAZAAR PREPARATION DAYS ALL CHURCH MEN AND WOMEN WELCOME! Monday, August 27, 9:00 a.m. until noon, Choreg Loaves with Dawn Tuesday, August 28, 9:00 a.m. until noon, Khalkha with Charlene Thursday, August 30, 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Kufta We look forward to meeting new friends and you will find that there is a job for everyone. If you have any questions, please contact Joy Callan, 248-254-3955. 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. 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.
Health Fair and Blood Drive October 6
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 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.