Morning Service – Առավոտեան Ժամերգություն– 9 am Divine Liturgy – Badarak- Սուրբ Պատարագ - 10:00 am Sunday School – Կիրակնօրեա Դպրեց – 10:30 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS Առաջիկա Միջոցառումներ

Tuesday October 9, 2018 630pm Autumnfest/Bazaar planning

meeting Please make every effort to attend

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018- Sts. Vartanantz/Hye Pointe

Church Golf Tournament. Details in our Sunday Bulletin & on our

Website.

Friday, OCTOBER 12, 2018 - "NOR SERUND" ENSEMBLE FROM

ARMENIA & " Nazeli" Dance group of the Sts. Sahag & Mesrob

Armenian Church, Providence, RI WILL PERFORM IN OUR CHURCH.

Mark your calendars - "Nor Serund" Ensemble from Armenia,

consisting of 7 talented teen musicians and 3 adult musicians

and singers will perform in our church. They will play Shvee,

Piano, Canon, Oud, Dumbec, Flute and Duduk. We know we will

have great attendance. Save the date! Tickets

Adult: $30 Student: $20 5 & Under: FREE doors open at 7pm

Program starts promptly: 7:30pm Ends : 9:30pm Call Nathan -781-

315-3660 or Michael -617-240-8266

Saturday October 13, 2018 at 9:30 am - Women’s Guild Meeting

Saturday October 20th, 2018 - Armenian Friends of America, Inc.

presents HYE KEF 5 DANCE featuring Onnik Dinkjian. Details in our

Sunday Bulletin & on our Website.

Friday & Saturday, November 9th & 10th, 2018 - Hye Pointe

Church Fall Festival

Cell phone reminder: Please turn off your cell phones prior to entering the Church, out of respect for the Divine Liturgy, the sanctity of the Sanctuary and your fellow worshiping parishioners. Thank you for your cooperation!

Sunday, September 30, 2018

Կիրակի, Սեպտեմբեր 30, 2018 THE ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH AT HYE POINTE

ՀԱՅ ՓՕԻՆԹ ՀԱՅԱՍՏԱՆՅԱՑ ԱՌԱՔԵԼԱԿԱՆ ԵԿԵՂԵՑԻ Rev. Fr. Vart Gyozalyan - Pastor

1280 Boston Road, Bradford, MA 01835

“Daily Lectionary Readings”

Աստվածաշնչական Ընթերցումներ

Proverbs 3:18-26, Isaiah 65:22-25, Galatians 6:14-18, Matthew 24:30-36

Third Sunday after the Holy Cross Holy Cross of Varak

Hokehankist

Հոկեհանգիստ

For the souls of Bob Townsend (6th year), Rob Townsend (10th year), Bedros & Lucy Babigian requested by Mrs. Beatrice Townsend, Mrs. Lynn Townsend & Family, M/M Jay Newcomer & Family, M/M Gary

Townsend & Family For the souls of Azadouhi Seferian, Seferian & Zakarian Family

members requested by M/M Musheg & Azadouhi Seferian

TODAY’S GOSPEL READING Այսօրվա Ավետարանը Matthew 24:30-36

30 Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they

will see ‘the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven’ with power and great glory. 31 And he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the

other. 32 “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that

summer is near. 33 So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates. 34 Truly I tell

you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. 35 Heaven and earth will pass

away, but my words will not pass away. 36 “But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the

angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.

Name Day Անվանակոչության օր

Simeon, Mariane, Shoushan, KevorK

REQUEST FOR PRAYERS

Աղօթքի Խնդրանք Special prayers for David & Richard Astourian (deceased), in

memory of their wedding anniversary from – The Leddy Family For the good health of all our parishioners from – M/M John Mosto Wishing our teachers & Sunday School students a very successful

school year from – M/M John Mosto, Barbara Naroian Special prayers & get well wishes for all who are ill from – Eva

Naroian, M/M Michael Naroian, Bea Ohanian, Barbara Naroian, M/M Scott Sahagian

For all the victims involved in the gas explosions in the Merrimack Valley from – Barbara Naroian, M/M Scott Sahagian

Congratulations to Sunday School & ACYOA for a successful breakfast from – M/M Scott Sahagian

Thanks to all for your prayers & thinking of us, during the times of the gas explosion disaster from – M/M Charles Bazarian

In memory of Baily Aghoian from – Allen, Darlene & Kerry-Anne Aghoian

Upcoming Hokehankist

Առաջիկա Հոկեհանգիստներ

Sunday, October 7, 2018 for the soul of Paul Tavitiann (6 years) - requested by Sylvia Tavitian, Mr. & Mrs. David

Tavitian & Son, Mr. & Mrs. John Megrdichian & Family, Daniel Tavitian & Mr. & Mrs. Joe Tavitian and Family,

Virginia Tavitian & Mrs. Eva Boghosian, Mr & Mrs Peter and Lucy Megrdichian

Sunday, October 7, 2018 for the souls of Cora Ozoonian (3rd year), John Ozoonian (50th year), John D.

Ozoonian, Jr. (53rd year) requested by Mr. Kenneth Ozoonian, Mrs. Rosemary O. Arkoian & Family, Mrs. Louise

Boghigian & Mrs. Anna Boghigian Sunday October 28, 2018 for the soul of Richard

Naroian (1 year) requested by Barbara Naroian, Jeff & Suzy Naroian, Jason & Robyn Naroian, Jacob, Ara, Jack and

Kyle Naroian

Donations for Hokehankist Հոգեհանգիստյան Նվիրատվություններ

For the Soul of Zaven Bogosian (40 days) from - Aram Bogosian, Cynthia Bogosian & Family, Brian, Lisa, Ever &

Lily Bogosian, Darlene, Allen & Kerry – Anne Aghoian, Bea Ohanian, Eva Naroian, M/M John Mosto, Lu Sirmaian,

Paula Hagopian Russo, Mary Tatoyian, M/M Gary Townsend, M/M Anthony Giragosian, Manny Baghdayan,

Annette DerMinasian, Barbara Naroian, M/M Charles Bazarian,Rose Stepian, M/M Larry Pahigian, Marie

Thomassian, Mark Kazanjian & Family, Knar Felegian, Richard & Sheila Aghoian, Sherry & Douglas Aghoian,

Sonia, Michael & Debbie Ohanian, M/M Mel Minassian, M/M Scott Sahagian, Avedis & Ovsanna Kucukistipanoglu, M/M Armen Derderian & Family, M/M Michael Naroian,

Joyce Bogosian, M/M Walter Ohanian, Katherine Meranian

For the soul of Estelle Bogosian (5 years) from- Aram Bogosian, Cynthia Bogosian, Jacqueline Mimno, Brian &

Lisa Bogosian & their children Ever Beatrice & Lily Rose, M/M Charles Bazarian, Barbara Naroian, Eva Naroian, Bea

Ohanian, M/M John Mosto, Lu Sirmaian, M/M Anthony Giragosian, Manny Baghdayan, Annette DerMinasian, M/M

Larry Pahigian, Marie Thomassian, Mark Kazanjian & Family, Knar Felegian, Richard & Sheila Aghoian, Sherry & Douglas Aghoian, Sonia, Michael & Debbie Ohanian, M/M

Mel Minassian, M/M Scott Sahagian, Darlene, Allen & Kerry-Anne Aghoian, M/M Michael Naroian, M/M Walter

Ohanian, Katherine Meranian

Holy Communion In the Armenian Church Holy Communion is distributed in the

following manner. The communicant stands before the priest, makes the sign of the cross and says:

“Megha Asdoodzo”, "I have sinned against God."

The priest then places a small particle of our Lord's Body and Blood -- the bread having been dipped into the wine -- directly into the mouth

of the communicant. The communicant again makes the sign of the Cross and steps aside for others to approach the blessed sacrament.

After all have received Holy Communion, using the chalice to imprint the sign of the Cross over the communicants, the priest imparts the

blessing of Psalm 28:9 : "Save your people, Lord, and bless your inheritance; shepherd them and lift them up from henceforth until

eternity".

Distribution of ‘Mas’ in the arMenian ChurCh taking “Mas”

The Person giving Should say;

Մաս եւ բաժին եղիցի քեզ ի Սուրբ Պատարագիս Mas yev pajin yeghitzi kez ee Sourp Badarakis

May this be to you a share and a portion from the Divine Liturgy.

The Person receiving should say; Բաժին իմ Աստուած յաւիտեան

Pajin im Asdvadz Havidian God is my portion for ever

Basic Rules and Manners in the Armenian Apostolic Church

General Manners in Church: An attitude of reverence and respect forms

the foundation of our church manners. Concentration on the ceremony should be our main concern. Therefore, heads turned to look for friends, and other

similar distractive motions are bad manners in church. Other general rules are as follows:

Dress in modest and appropriate clothing. Think of how you would want to look if you were standing in front of God Himself.

No gum chewing or eating of any kind Do not cross your legs while sitting. It is a sign of “casualness” that is

considered irreverant Do not stretch or place arms on pews or across the backs of pews.

Do not walk from the middle aisle.

Participation: Always keep in mind you are not a spectator, but a participant in the church services. Upon entering the church take a liturgy

book, turn to the specified page and follow the services. This way you will be able to follow the actual Liturgy and understand the meaning of it. Our

church utilizes an electrical device on the wall above the choir to depict the appropriate pages for the service.

The Liturgy Book will also instruct you as to the proper time to sit, stand or kneel during the service. You are encouraged to sing along with the choir but

do not sing, however, with the officiating Priest and the person serving as Deacon at the Altar.

Leaving Church: Your departure from church should be as reverent and as orderly as your entrance. When the service is over, the

congregation should come forward, kiss the Gospel and receive Der Hayr’s personal blessings. Greeting others, shaking hands and having

conversations should wait until you are out of the church proper

"It's sad to say that summer is almost over however, cooler

weather indicates that the Fall Festival sponsored by the Women's Guild will be here before we know it. This year we are

holding the festival on Friday and Saturday, November 9th & 10th. Our fall festival has been a great success for our parish and

the Women's Guild is planning on preparing for this event starting in September. Below is the start of a schedule where we

are inviting all to come and participate in these activities

Activity Day / date Time Location Contact

Choreg Saturday /

September 29 9:00 a.m.

Church kitchen

Sylvia Tavitian

Cheese boreg

Saturday / October 13

10:30 a.m. Church kitchen

Sylvia Tavitian

ALTAR DONATIONS

Նվիրատվություններ Սուրբ Խորանին Parishioners requesting Altar Flowers and Candles for any

occasion or Sunday should approach a member of the Parish Council for an Altar Flower or Candle Donation form. For Altar

Flowers please contact Alice Kasparian at alicekasp8@gmail.com. Name of the donor will be listed in the

weekly Bulletin and Newsletter. Requests for the Altar Donations can also be done by calling or emailing the Church.

Family Life and Cultural Center

“Building the Legacy”

If you would like to donate to our Building Fund, you may send your donation, made payable to: "The Armenian Church at Hye Pointe

Building Fund", PO Box 8069, Bradford, MA 01835

MAKE A DONATION TO YOUR CHURCH

The Armenian Apostolic Church at Hye Pointe has developed an

option for those who wish to make a donation to their church in the

form of stocks, bonds, mutual funds or other securities.

The church has established a brokerage account and for those

individuals who wish to make such a donation.

The church will benefit by the donation, and you as the donor will

receive a tax deduction for your donation. It is a win – win for both

your church and yourself.

Please contact a Parish Council for more details if you are interested.

Church Office: 978-372-9227

2018 STEWARDSHIP “The Joy of the Generosity” is on the way

to reaching its $50,000 goal. You do not need to be a dues paying

member of the Church to be a steward. For the benefit of our

Church, please help us reach our end. Please see one of our

Stewardship Committee members Armen Derderian, Treasurer or

Charlie Bazarian, Linda Doherty or Marilyn Shahian for additional

details or to ask questions. You can reached them

1. Armen at (978) 794-9200 or at armen@armentaxcpa.com

2. Charlie can be reached at (978) 686-6050 or at

cabazarian@comcast.net.

3. Marilyn Shahian - marilynshahian@aol.com

4. Linda Doherty linda.ld.doherty@siemens-healthineers.com

or (603) 560-1308

Please be a part of our goal!

Dear Parishioners,

We treasure your enthusiasm and curiosity regarding the new construction of our Sanctuary at The Armenian Apostolic Church at Hye Pointe. However, this is an active construction jobsite requiring health

and safety compliance. We kindly request that when you are visiting the Church for Holy Badarak or events, please refrain from visiting the

construction site. During the construction of our Sanctuary the property is controlled by and the responsibility of Channel Building Company, since they are liable for any damages or injuries until the project is

completed. If you would like to take a tour of the building, please contact Myles Couyoumjian at 978-852-2959 cell

or myles.couyoumjian@franke.com. He will be happy to meet you at the site and escort you onto the property. We appreciate your patience,

cooperation, and understanding over these next seven months.

Dear Parishioners, the Parish Council is going to schedule AED training for our PC members and also for those who would like to get trained for AED. If you are interested, please see one of our

PC members or call the Church 978-372-9227. Thank you.

Hai Guin Scholarships are available to students of Armenian heritage living in Massachusetts who have completed one year of college. Scholarships are for $2000 each. The deadline for submitting applications is October 25, 2018. For applications, write to:

Hai Guin Scholarship Association 23 Bradley Road

Arlington MA 02474 Attn: Scholarship Chairman Audrey Pilibosian

2018 The Armenian Apostolic Church at Hye Pointe & Sts. Vartanantz Golf Tournament

The scheduled date for the tournament is Wed Oct 3, 2018 at

Butter Brook Golf Club in Westford, MA We are planning our first meeting soon and we are looking for

volunteers to be on the Golf Committee. Please see anyone on Parish Council or call Mark Kazanjian

508-633-7447

Hello Everyone,

As we start our new year please mark these dates down in your calendars. The registration and welcome back brunch took place

lasr Sunday September 23 you all resived copy of activities planned for the fall. Thank you to Sarah Tavitian for creating these flyers. We are also looking forward to working with the ACYOA this year on multiple events. For those who went to

Smolak Farms last year we had a great and time and the camp fire and sing along was wonderful. My family and I have been to Scream Fest multiple times and it is a great time. Please feel free to email with any suggestions for the year as well. Also, please keep October 28 in mind as we will be having a guest

making a presentation about the Armenian Tree Project. I hope to see everyone this coming Sunday.

Thank you,

Jason Naroian

Sunday School Superintended

far’s CasP PrograM helPs suPPort Young girl’s

Interest in Art

Varsine Mkrtchyan, 9, dreams of becoming an artist like

her dad who had a talent for painting. “Every painting

that I do reminds me of my father. This way, I always feel

him around me,” said Varsine, whose father, Ara, died in a

car accident. Varsine’s mother, Varya, works as a stylist

and weaves rugs. The family’s meager monthly income is

$250. Since being accepted into FAR’s Children of

Armenia Sponsorship Program (CASP), which provides her

family with an annual stipend, Varsine has been able to

take a vacation with her mother and buy new drawing

supplies. “We can make a living, however without this

support, I would have never been able to provide my kid

with a vacation. During our trip, I really saw that Varsine

felt freer and more able to socialize with other children her

age. Thank you so much for the support,” said Varya.

Weekly Wisdom

To the Victor Goes the Crown The crowning is the central symbol and ritual of the entire sacrament

of marriage in all of its several rituals. In fact, the sacrament in the

Armenian Church for marriage is not “matrimony,” but “The rite of a

Maiden’s Crown.” In Armenian, «Կանոն Պսակ Օրհնելու:» Why the

emphasis on the crowning? It’s the triumph of Jesus Christ, the victory

of the Cross! One of the required roles in the wedding ceremony of the

Armenian Church is not a “best man,” but a “Godfather of the Cross”

or խաչեղբայր. The image is clear. The խաչեղբայր stands behind the

bride and groom holding a cross that hovers over them. It’s the sign of

God’s infinite, unconditional, sacrificial love, a sign to give oneself

fully to the other person.

In the Church, martyrs are also said to be crowned. Why? They are

living witnesses of the victory of Christ. The crown of thorns that Jesus

wore as he hung on the Cross was meant to serve as a mockery of the

crown, but for Christians, it came to represent life in the Kingdom of

God: victory over sin, suffering, and death. Surprising as this may

seem, rather than romantic love, the tradition of Christian marriage

belongs to the genre of martyrdom. In fact, this is the opposite of how

marriage is commonly perceived. Rather than a fantastical cure to the

boredom or illness of being single, marital union matches what Jesus

demonstrated on the Cross: self-consecration, self-sacrifice, suffering,

and martyrdom. The things we value in marriage are what Jesus

embodied in his ministry and on the Cross, and it is the qualities of a

martyr from which Christian marriage derives its strength and glory:

patience, endurance, sacrifice, selflessness, generosity, kindness,

steadfastness, and loyalty, none of which are possible without the

presence of suffering.

Christ and the Cross are the centers of the marital union, and where

Christ is, the Kingdom of God is present. To be a part of God’s

Kingdom, to join the lineage of that royal family is to wear the crown

of victory and splendor. But that crown is more than just victory in the

ordinary sense. The crown of marriage means victory through

suffering, strength in weakness, becoming a martyr to oneself for the

sake of the other person. A husband sacrifices himself fully for his

wife, and the wife dies to herself for the salvation or good of her

husband. This is what it means to be crowned and live as King and

Queen in the Kingdom of God. Do we, as married couples, follow the

example of Jesus, do we follow the example of the martyrs? Does the

Cross stand at the center of our marriage? Does the Cross join us all

together, our parish community, as martyrs for Christ, laying down

our egos, agendas, our very lives for one another, for the salvation of

the community?

Marriage, like martyrdom, is the ultimate sacrifice, giving up one’s

own life for someone else, and just as martyrs are in full communion

with God having become champions over the worst thing this world

can dish out – death – through the Cross of Jesus Christ, a husband

and wife grow deeper in communion with God and with one another.

By Dn. Eric Vozzy

RESOURCE DEVELOPER

Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)

Welcome Back Breakfast and Sunday School registration

On Sunday, September 23 the ACYOA prepared a

delicious brunch in celebration of the beginning of

Sunday School, and in tandem, Armenian

Independence Day!

We want to thank our ACYOA and to everyone who

contributed to the success of the Sunday School

Welcome Back Brunch this past Sunday morning.