FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE ASSUMPTION
Transcript of FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE ASSUMPTION
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
SACRED LECTIONS OF THE LITURGY
Prv 11:30-12:4. Zec 2:10-13. 2 Cor 6:16-7:1. Lk 1:39-56
FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE ASSUMPTION
Celebrant: Very Rev. Fr. Aren Jebejian Assistant Pastor: Rev. Fr. Armash Bagdasarian
Welcome!
THE LORD’S DAY - SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP
Morning Service - 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.
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 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.
Today’s Gospel
Lk 1:39-56
In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy
Spirit and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! And why is this granted me, that the mother of my Lord should come
to me? For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden. For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done
great things for me, and holy is his name. And His mercy is on those who fear him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with his arm, he has scattered
the proud in the imagination of their hearts, he has put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted those of low degree; he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent empty away. He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his posterity forever.” And Mary remained
with her about three months, and returned to her home.
Reading of the Sacred Lections during Divine Liturgy
Beginning in September we will, once again, invite our Parishioners to read the sacred lections of the liturgy each Sunday. If you would like to be a reader, please contact Anna
in the church office at (248) 569-3405 or email [email protected]
Church School Teachers
As the St. John Church School gets ready for reopening our “in-person” classes this Fall, we are looking for parishioners who might be interested in volunteering as teachers. The Christian education of our children is one of the most important ministries here
at St. John. There are positions available in the Elementary, Middle School, and High School age categories. If you wish to be considered for a teaching position,
please contact Fr. Aren directly at (248)-569-3405 or [email protected]
Prayers for the Sick and Hospitalized
Evgine Karapetyan Badrik Jooharigian Eduard Badalyants Emma Betrosian Charles Sansone Boyer and Marge Sarkisian
Yeretzgin LuAnn Sabounjian Doris Hazerjian Barbara Savick
Rose Lucassian John Farsakian
Rose Baise Asher Jay
Richard Khederian Izabelle Jizmejian
Carol Sahakian Layla Malone
Jane Collette Gar and Jan Paloian
Basil
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 12th.
Holiday Hours
The complex will be closed on Monday, September 6th in observance of Labor Day.
Please Note Summer Hours Ending
Beginning Sunday, September 12th, Morning Service will begin at 9:00 a.m. and Divine Liturgy at 9:45 a.m.
Plate Collection
For the foreseeable future, Parish Council members will not pass a collection plate during the Divine Liturgy service. We ask that parishioners place their weekly offering in the collection
plates located on the candle table as they exit the Sanctuary. Thank you.
Thank You
Philip Sarkissian has made a gift to St. John Armenian Church requesting prayers of good health for Gar and Jan Paloian, and Boyer and Marge Sarkisian.
BASHDON HOKEHANKUSDYAN REQUIEM PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS OF THOSE WHO ARE ASLEEP
LUCY KASHISHIAN, 1st Year, Mother, Grandmother Requested by Barbara (Kashishian) Harazian and David Harazian Kirk and Ankin Kashian and Family
OHANES YERANOSIAN, 6th Year, Father, Grandfather SARKIS SARKISIAN, 1st Year, Friend
Requested by Rafi Yeranosian and Family DENNIS SEMEZIAN, Dear Friend HELEN SARKISIAN ERVIN AND BILL ERVIN, Dear Friends ZABEL AND CHARLIE SARKISIAN, Dear Friends Requested by Alice and Sandra Nigoghosian AGHAVNI NIGOGHOSIAN, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother SIRABION NIGOGHOSIAN, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather OHANNES AND PARENTSEM HANUM VARTANIAN, Grandparents, Great Grandparents STEPPAN AND SANTOUKH NIGOGHOSIAN, Grandparents, Great Grandparents DECEASED MEMBERS OF NIGOGHOSIAN FAMLY DECEASED MEMBERS OF VARTANIAN FAMILY DECEASED MEMBERS OF MANOUKIAN FAMILY DECEASED MEMBERS OF KOPOIAN FAMILY Requested by Alice and Sandra Nigoghosian
George and Karen Nigoghosian Marc and Georgie Nigoghosian Greg and Laura Nigoghosian and Family Taleen and C.J. Baldwin IV and Family
BASHDON HOKEHANKUSDYAN REQUIEM PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS OF THOSE WHO ARE ASLEEP
MARIAM BARSAMIAN, Mother, Grandmother ARAXEY BARSAMIAN, 1st Year, Sister, Aunt GROVER H RODGERS, Husband, Uncle MARVIN JAMES WEEKS
Requested by Yebraksy Patsy Rodgers Leona Asher Elizabeth Barsamian Lisa and Ronald Schlesinger
ROSE YEGHISSIAN, 17th Year, Mother, Grandmother, Khnamee, Friend YERVANT BAHADURIAN, 62nd Year, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Khnamee, Friend GEORGE BAHADURIAN, 54th Year, Uncle, Great-Uncle, Khnamee, Friend Requested by Dr. Joyce Yeghissian and Dn. Rubik Mailian, Sevana and Areg Anahid Dilakian and Sarkis Ghazarian, Sevag, Hiyk and Aren Arax Markarian Mars and Roobina Haghnazarian, Garooneh and Naira Lucy Ardash Elizabeth Aprahamian Isabelle Vahratian PAUL NUSHAN HOVSEPIAN, 32th Year, Loving Husband, Father, Uncle, Cousin Requested by Jane Hovsepian, Carole Hovsepian, and Susan Hovsepian MOVSES AND LIVONIK PARSEGIAN, Loving Parents, Grandparents Requested by Jane Hovsepian, Carole Hovsepian, and Susan Hovsepian
BASHDON HOKEHANKUSDYAN REQUIEM PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS OF THOSE WHO ARE ASLEEP
ZOROB KABODIAN, 16th Year, Husband, Father, Grandfather MARDIROS GODOSHIAN, 35th, Year, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather KAGAZIG GODOSHIAN, 34th Year, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother SEMA DAKESIAN, 15th Year, Sister, Aunt, Great Aunt HARRY DAKESIAN, 8th Year, Brother-in-law, Uncle, Great Uncle SIROUHI KEMSUZIAN, 18th Year, Sister, Aunt, Great Aunt MICHAEL GODOSHIAN, 26th Year, Brother, Uncle, Great Uncle GIRAGOS KABODIAN, 46th Year, Father-in-law, Grandfather, Great Grandfather ANNIG KABODIAN, 30th Year, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Great Grandmother HROG KABODIAN, 21th Year, Brother-in-law, Uncle, Great Uncle ANNE KABODIAN, 5th Year, Sister-in-law, Aunt, Great Aunt JANICE KABODIAN, 10th Year, Niece, cousin PARAMAZ KABODIAN, 88th Year, Brother-in-law, Uncle, Great Uncle RAFFI KABODIAN, 88th Year, Brother-in-law, Uncle, Great Uncle ARTHUR MARKARIAN, 18th Month, Husband, Father, Son, Son-in-law, Brother, Brother-in-law, Uncle
Requested by Sally Kabodian Aram, Judy, and Aaron Kabodian, Rachel Kabodian and Robbie Ross Armen, Belinda, and Ariana Kabodian, Margaux Kabodian and James Patterson Tamara, (Arthur), Taleen, Lucine, and Zaven Markarian Ara, Molle, Ryan, Michael, Andrew, Matthew Kabodian, Madison and Ella Kabodian
CANDLE DONATIONS—THANK YOU
We would like to thank the following contributors for their
generosity in donating towards the purchase of the six large
candles on the floor at the sides of our Altar
In memory of Matthew D. Barsamian from his loving Family
In loving memory of parents, Jack and Amelia Boladian by Marilyn Boladian
In loving memory of Shirley Ann Sarkisian
by Roger and Ardis Gregory
ONCE AGAIN WE WANT TO THANK THE FOLLOWING
CONTRIBUTORS
FOR THEIR GENEROUS DONATIONS
ON THE OCCASION OF THE BLESSING OF THE GRAPES
Fr. Aren Jebejian in loving 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
Gayle Hoplamazian in loving memory of her husband
Deacon Mihran Hoplamazian
Mary Keoleian in memory of her husband, Harry Keoleian
Marcia and Khatchig Hamamdjian in loving memory of deceased
Hamamdjian and Gaffney family members
Susan Janigian in memory of Melkon and Soorpoohi Chiefgian,
beloved grandparents, Nishan and Arshalous Janigian, beloved parents,
Dr. Aram Janigian, beloved brother, Salina Blegvad,
beloved sister Silva Sahakian and her beloved husband Sahak Roy Sahakian.
Donation on the occasion of the blessing of the grapes
by Nennette Merametdjian
Anonymous donation for all the innocent lives that
have been taken in the war in Armenia
In loving memory of Yarjaneek Khajeek Ibrahimyan from Family
In loving memory of Richard Vahratian by Isabelle Vahratian
In loving memory of Eduard, Boris, Ofelia, and Asia Ayrapetyan
by Ayrapetyan Family
In loving memory of Godoshian and Ohanasian parents,
from Alberta and Masis Godoshian and Family
In loving memory of Judy Cristiano from Dan, Danielle and Kelly and Family
In memory of the Baisoglu, Krikorian, and Davis Family Members
from Greg and Edith Baise
In loving memory of mother and grandmother Mary Dardarian,
from Edward, Yvonne, Laura, Christopher and Shakay Korkoian
and David, Marianne, Daniel, and Karen Dardarian
David, Daniel, and Karen Dardarian make a donation for grapes
for the Feast of the Assumption in honor of the name day of their
Beloved wife and mother, Marianne Dardarian
and ask for God's blessing for her continued good health
Donation on the occasion of the blessing of the grapes from
Judge Lisa L. Asadoorian and Garo
In loving memory of Richard Apkarian on the occasion of the blessing of the
grapes given by Paulette, Richie, and Alex Apkarian,
Kristen Vosbikian and Family
Donation on the occasion of the blessing of the grapes in memory of mother
Mary Argnian
requested by Peter and Alice Argnian
Donation on the occasion of the blessing of the grapes In memory of mother
Mari Dokmecian from Baytzar Dokmecian-Nersessian and Family
Donation on the occasion of the blessing of the grapes from
Mark and Maral Mamassian
In loving memory of his wife, Shnorhig by Stephen Karougian
NEW: Handmade Face Masks with
Armenian tri-color trim Fabricated in accordance
with CDC guidelines 3-layer 100% Cotton - $15.00
Umbrella $85
Spoon $15
Purses $35 Plate $75
NEW ITEMS FROM ARMENIA
Michael Aram pieces are now available
Many Items are in stock and others can be ordered through
the catalog
Black Orchid Ring Catch $70
Black Orchid/Pomegranate Paper Towel Holder
$135
NEW ITEMS FROM ARMENIA AND ARTSAKH Sterling silver Armenian initials: $35.00 - $50.00
14Kt Gold letter E (eh): $100.00 Sterling silver letter E (eh): $35.00
Gold Grape Leaf Snack Plate $65
Red Grape Leaf Snack Plate $65
Cap $15
Mobile phone stand - Available in two different images: Mary and Christ Child or Forget Me Not flower. $10.00
The best selection of Armenian books and CDs plus many gift items: jewelry, Armenian crosses, key chains, cookbooks and many “Made in Armenia” products.
Table runners, tablecloths, soccer balls, shawls and scarves from Armenia and much more!
SILVER CROSSES FROM JERUSALEM, VARIOUS SIZES-$35.00 - $75.00 “The Promise” DVD $15.00
Lavash—Armenian Recipe Book By Kate Leahy, John Lee, Ara Zada HC - $25.00
Armenian Proverbs and Expressions By Susan Kadian Gopigian HC- $25.00
Tending the Flock of God By Fr. Garabed Kochakian
SC - $15.00
Visit the Parish Bookstore The Parish Bookstore is now open during normal office hours
or on Sundays following Divine Liturgy
The Resistance Network By Khatchig Mouradian SC - $25.00
My First Book of Armenian Words By Ani Gigarjian and Linda Avedikian HC - $20.00
Forget Me Not: Armenian Genocide Recollections
By Ariana Kabodian SC- $20.00
The Vegan Armenian Kitchen by Lena Tashjian HC - $35.00
G e n e r a l I n f o r m a t i o n
Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. After hours in an emergency, please contact:
Pastor’s Mobile: (773) 457-4122 e-mail: [email protected] Fr. Armash’s email: [email protected]
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 p.m. on Wednesday preceding the date of service. Requiem Requests may be submitted to the Church Office by mail, phone or email to [email protected] no later than 5:00 p.m. 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.