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Sunday Bulletin
THE LORD’S DAY - SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP
Morning Service / Առաւօտեան Ժամերգութիւն…9:00 am
Divine Liturgy / Ս.Պատարագ …………………..…..9:45 am
SACRED LECTIONS OF THE LITURGY
THIS WEEK: Isaiah 25:9-26:7, Philippians 1:1-11, Luke 9:44-50 NEXT WEEK: Isaiah 36:1-9, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Luke 12:13-31
LECTORS: Harry Kezelian III
St. John Armenian Church of Greater Detroit 22001 Northwestern Highway l Southfield, MI 48075
248.569.3405 (phone) l 248.569.0716 (fax) www.stjohnsarmenianchurch.org
The Reverend Father Garabed Kochakian, Pastor
Clergy residing within the St. John parish and community: The Reverend Father Diran Papazian, Pastor Emeritus
The Reverend Father Abraham Ohanesian
Deacon Rubik Mailian, Director of Sacred Music and Pastoral Assistant Ms. Margaret Lafian, Organist
Our Church and Parish is a place where . . . - All people are welcome - Every person is a minister - The world is our collective responsibility - Disciple making is our goal, and - Worship is our duty and delight
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 sign our Guest Book 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.
NOVEMBER 17, 2013—THE ARMENIAN YEAR 1462
BAREKENDAN OF THE FAST OF ADVENT ԲԱՐԵԿԵՆԴԱՆ ՅԻՍՆԱԿԻ ՊԱՀՔԻՆ
SPECIAL COLLECTION TODAY FOR PHILIPPINES TYPHOON RELIEF
Please read Bulletin insert
“Message from our Diocesan Primate” for more details on how you may help.
GENERAL INFORMATION
PARISH COUNCIL OF ST. JOHN ARMENIAN CHURCH OF GREATER DETROIT
P a r i s h O f f i c e H o u r s : M o n d a y - F r i d a y , 9 : 0 0 a m — 5 : 0 0 p m A f t e r h o u r s i n a n e m e r g e n c y , p l e a s e c o n t a c t :
P a s t o r ’ s C e l l : 2 4 8 - 2 2 5 - 9 8 8 8 A d m i n i s t r a t o r ’ s C e l l : 2 4 8 - 8 8 0 - 8 3 9 1
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 be included in the “Prayers for the Sick and Hospitalized.” 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.
Marriage Phone the Church Secretary at least nine months in advance of your pro-posed wedding date. Wedding packets are available at the Church Office.
Parish Membership If you are interested in becoming a member of the St. John par-ish, please speak to a Parish Council member on Sunday, or phone the Church Office.
Bulletin Requiem requests and announcements for the Sunday Bulletin are due in the Church Office by 5:00 pm on Wednesday.
Requiem Requests may be submitted to the Church Office by mail, phone, fax 248-569-0716, or email to [email protected] no later than 5:00 pm Wednesday prior to the Sunday requested. Request forms are available in the Church Lobby. Ask a Parish Council member.
Karmen A. Santourian, Chairman
Gary Hachigian, Vice Chairman
Peter S. Egigian, Treasurer
Marianne Dardarian, Secretary
Jacqueline ElChemmas, Asst Treasurer
Linda Tiffany, Asst Secretary
Dr. Mary Alani, Advisor
Jeffrey E. Axt, Advisor
George Boyagian, Advisor
Ardis Gregory, Advisor
John Yavruian, Advisor
Gloria Korkoian, First Alternate
Cathy Zwinck, Second Alternate
TODAY’S GOSPEL: Luke 9:44-50
"Let these words sink into your ears; for the Son of Man is to be delivered into the hands of men." But they did not understand this saying, and it was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
And an argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest. But when Jesus per-ceived the thought of their hearts, he took a child and put him by his side, and said to them, "Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me; for he who is least among you all is the one who is great."
John answered, "Master, we saw a man casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he does not follow with us." But Jesus said to him, "Do not forbid him; for he that is not against you is for you."
ԱՅՍՕՐՈՒԱՅ ԱՒԵՏԱՐԱՆԸ—ՂՈՒԿԱՍ Թ 44-50
- Լաւ մտիկ ըրէք եւ մի’ մոռնաք ասիկա. Մարդու Որդին պիտի մատնուի մարդոց
ձեռքը:
Սակայն աշակերտները չհասկցան խօսքին իմաստը, որովհետեւ Աստուած իրենցմէ
ծածկած էր՝ որպէսզի չհասկնան: Միւս կողմէ ալ՝ կը վախնային իրեն հարցնելու այս
մասին: Աշակերտները սկսան վիճաբանիլ թէ իրենցմէ ո՞վ է մեծը: Յիսուս գիտնալով անոնց
մտածումը, մանուկ մը առաւ եւ իր քով կանգնեցնելով՝ ըսաւ.
- Ով որ ընդունի այս մանուկը իմ անունովս՝ զիս ընդունած կ’ըլլայ, եւ ով որ զիս
կ’ընդունի՝ ընդունած կ’ըլլայ զիս ղրկողը: Որովհետեւ ով որ ձեր բոլորին մէջ փոքրիկն է,
ան է մէծը:
Յովհաննէս ըսաւ. - Վարդապե՝տ, մէկը սեսանք որ քու անունովդ չար ոգիներ կը
հաներ եւ մենք արգիլեցինք իրեն, որովհետեւ մեզի հետ չի շրջիր:
Յիսուս ըսաւ. - Արգելք մի՝ ըլլաք իրեն. որովհետեւ ան որ հակառակ չէ ձեզի, կը
նշանակէ թէ ձեր կողմն է:
TODAY—THANKSGIVING DINNER HOSTED BY HIGH SCHOOL FAMILIES OF THE
CHURCH SCHOOL
$10 ADULTS $5 CHILDREN 5 & OLDER
ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT CASP (Children of Armenia Sponsorship Program)
FALLEN ASLEEP IN THE LORD . . . . . . . . We offer prayers for the servant of God,
DR. HAIG TASHJIAN, who entered his eternal rest this past week. May Christ our Lord
shed His eternal light upon his soul.
ALTAR FLOWERS . . . The floral arrangements adorning the main altar today were
presented by Rose Samarian in loving memory of the Samarian Family.
B A S H D O N H O K E H A N K S D Y A N REQUIEM SERVICE FOR THOSE WHO SLEEP IN CHRIST
Today, during the Divine Liturgy, we offer our prayers as the community of St. John’s for the souls of the departed servants of Christ.
KALOUST OZYILMAZ, 2nd Year, Loving Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather Requested by Hagop & Mari Demir Bedros Demir Brian, Maral & Olivia Thomas
MARILYN VARBEDIAN, 10th Year, Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother Requested by Dr. Tom Varbedian Susan & Tim Lucken Griffen Martin Nancy Varbedian Molly Varbedian Katie & Emily McLogan
EDUARD AYRAPETYAN, 13th Year, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle Requested by Firuza Ayrapetyan Natella Bedrossian & Ninel Zuhrab Vlad & Luba Ayrapetyan Leyla & Samvel Antonyan Eduard Bedrossian Nieces & Nephews
KOKO ISHKANIAN, 16th Year, Loving Brother ISHKAN ISHKANIAN, 8th Year, Beloved Father LINDA ISHKANIAN, 3rd Year, Loving Mother Requested by Ida Ishkanian
KAZAR BOGOSIAN, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather OVSANNA BOGOSIAN, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother Requested by Mr. & Mrs. John Bogosian Mr. & Mrs. Gjon Ivezaj, Caleb, Noah Kazar & Nina Mr. & Mrs. Raffi Bogosian, Chloe, Bode & Isla Bogosian Family Camille, Bernard & Aram Musco
GENE AMERIGUIAN, Father, Brother-in-law, Uncle VICTORIA AMERIGUIAN, Mother, Sister, Sister-in-law, Aunt Requested by Camille, Bernard & Aram Musco Mr. & Mrs. John Bogosian Mr. & Mrs. Gjon Ivezaj, Caleb, Noah Kazar & Nina Mr. & Mrs. Raffi Bogosian, Chloe, Bode & Isla Bogosian Family
HAIG SAMARIAN VARSANEK SAMARIAN SARKIS SAMARIAN MELEK SAMARIAN Requested by Rose Samarian
ASK THE PASTOR
What is a Baregentan [pronounced Bah - reh - gen - tahn ]?
There are many Baregentan[s] (days of good living,) in our Church calendar, but the two major periods of Baregentan precede the seasons of the Christmas and Easter Fasting. One such occasion we all know well is the day before Great Lent called Boon (Main or Prime) Baregentan. That name rings for all people with a joyful sound, not as a religious feast but an earthly feasting. By its very nature, living well is the signal for the start of a long period of abstinence and fasting. Baregentan days, then, serve for joyous celebration as a coun-terbalance to the trying weeks of abstinence that will follow. According to the canons and tradition of the Armenian Church, everyone must observe the letter and the spirit of the fasting periods. It is a time of sober reflection of wonderful things yet to come. This Sunday is a day of merriment as the Armenian Church begins her season of preparing for the Birth of Our Lord/ Theophany or Christmas. The Baregentan of Theophany begins with 50 days of getting ready for the Feast of God’s coming to earth. During this period called Advent or ‘Heesnak’ (in Armenian), our church observes a three-week period to refrain from overindulgence of foods and merriment, thus containing the spirits until Christmas day, January 6th. Aside from the usual Wednesday and Friday weekly fasts during Advent, the first week is held fully refraining from meat and animal products; the second week is observed as the beginning of winter and the fast of St. James of Nisibis, and the last week just prior to Janu-ary 6th is focused on the coming of Christ, Jesus the Lord and King, Emmanuel, God with us. Counting backward 50 days from January 6th brings us to November 18th, which is the beginning of our Christmas Lent. And so, it is our custom on this Sunday of Good Living to prepare lavish tables, eat rich foods, hold festive family gatherings, and recreational and social affairs of creative and distinctive character. Let us give thanks for all God’s blessing on this Sunday.
PLEASE NOTE . . .
TUESDAY LUNCH CLUB (SENIOR LUNCH) WILL BE CANCELLED ON
DECEMBER 24TH AND DECEMBER 31ST
DUE TO THE HOLIDAYS.
THE REGULAR SCHEDULE WILL RESUME ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 7TH.
WE BELIEVE—HAVADAMK—ՀԱՒԱՏԱՄՔ The Nicene Creed sums up all our basic beliefs. We recite or chant it when we gather to celebrate the Divine Liturgy/Soorp Badarak, and in the sacrament services of Bap-tism and Marriage. The Nicene Creed, written in the city of Nicea, became part of our Badarak in the mid-Fifth Century. There are 12 verses that sum up the faith of the Church. Verse 5: By whom [the Virgin Mary] He took body, soul and mind and everything that is in man, *truly and not in semblance. Vor ov ehar marmeen, hokee yev meed, yev zamenayn vor eench eh ee mart, jushmardabes yev voch gardzyok. *We believe that God was born of a human mother and took her real flesh. That is why she is called the Mother-of-God (in Armenian Asdvadzadzeen or Bearer of God). For this reason Jesus had human feelings, sadness, joy anger . . . “everything that is in man truly” not seeming like it. God truly understood the humanity he created—how we feel [our souls] and how we think [our minds].
DAY BY DAY AFTERNOON BIBLE STUDY
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH, NOON-2:00 PM IN THE NURSERY ROOM
BRING YOUR LUNCH AND YOUR BIBLE
ALL ARE WELCOME!
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK AND HOSPITALIZED
Diramayr Bulbul Barsamian (Primate’s mother) George Douroujalian Margaret Kachigian Carl Kalayjian William Kemler Sirvart Mezian
Who am I and what do I believe?
All you want to know about the Armenian Church
Three two-hour sessions will cover:
One remaining session. . . Tuesday, November 26, 7:00-9:00 pm
The Edward & Helen Mardigian Library
Job Posting—St. John Armenian Church
CUSTODIAN—FULL-TIME, VARIABLE HOURS
(DAYS, EVENINGS, WEEKENDS)
PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME WITH REFERENCES
to Tom Stamboulian, administrator, email: [email protected]
St. John Armenian Church is an equal opportunity employer.
The Holy Bible & Armenian Tradition The Church, The Armenian Church—Origins Fundamental Tenets of Faith Worship—Liturgy & the Sacraments
Religious Feasts & National Celebrations The Armenian Christian Culture Who Are We & Who Are They: Our Church & Other Christian Churches & Faiths
ACYOA NOVEMBER DANCE-SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH, 8:00 PM
“Dancing in a Winter Wonderland”
Doors open at 8pm
$30 Donation
Music by The Nigosian Band and DJ MKay
Must be 16 to attend
16-17 must be accompanied by an adult 21 or older
For more info: [email protected]
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED—CONTACT: [email protected]
Shifts begin at 8pm
PASTOR RECEIVES INTERFAITH AWARD TODAY
This Sunday at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, the Chairman of the Interfaith Lead-ership Forum of Metropolitan Detroit, Mr. Robert Bruttell will present to our Pastor Fa-ther Garabed, a special award in the name of the Religious Leaders Forum and the Inter-faith Leadership Council for his dedication to the Religious Leaders Forum as representa-tive of the Armenian Orthodox Church in Metropolitan Detroit. Der Hayr, who served our Diocese as Ecumenical Officer for seven years and has for many years devoted a great deal of his ministry in reaching out to the non-Armenian Church communities by participating in numerous Ecumenical programs of education and wor-ship in the name of the Armenian Church, has been recognized as a vital link in his lead-ership of the Armenian Church globally, and within our diocese. Also, this award recog-nizes both him and our beloved parish of St. John's Armenian Orthodox Church as well. Along with the Parishioners of St. John Armenian Church, the Parish Council extends heartfelt best wishes to our Pastor. Following Badarak, join us in witnessing the award presentation and personally congratulating Father Garabed.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR THIS WEEK
Sun, Nov 17 DIVINE LITURGY; THANKSGIVING FAMILY DINNER
Mon, Nov 18 Men’s Basketball, 6:30 pm Rec Center
Tues, Nov 19 Senior Lunch, 12:00 pm, Veterans Building
Girls Basketball, 7:00 pm, Gym
Wed, Nov 20 Boys Basketball, 6:30 pm, Gym
Men’s Society Meeting, 7:00 pm, Vartan Rm
Women’s Guild Board Meeting, 7:00 pm, Conf Rm 107
Thurs, Nov 21 Knitting Club, 10:00 am, Nursery
Kids’ Basketball, 5:30 pm, Gym
Komitas Choir Practice, 7:00 pm, Ararat Rm
We welcome you today as you enter the Church for Badarak. Please respect the sanctity of our worship at all times, refraining from the use of any photographic, recording or filming equipment, cellular telephones, or any other similar devices in the sanctuary, nearby vestibules, or other adjacent areas during worship. Such ac-tivity is strictly prohibited without the prior consent of the Parish Priest. If you have any questions, or would like to obtain a more detailed transcript of this policy, please contact us at 248. 569.3405. We thank you for your cooperation.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
St. John’s Church School on Sunday mornings during the academic year from 10:15 am until
12:15 pm, children ages 5-17 receive instruction in the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox faith, Armenian church traditions, history and sacred music.
Bags of Blessings are designed for the use of our children who come to worship on Sundays
with their parents. If you need help keeping little ones quiet while in church, please pick up a tote bag before entering the sanctuary, and return it when you leave church.
Moms and Manoogs We’ve been busy getting our older manoogs off to school and are now
ready to resume our playgroup. We will meet on the third Friday of the month from 10-noon and have fun things planned for the winter months so please join us. To have your name added to the email list please contact: Kristen Gustafson (248)765-0471 or [email protected]
NOVEMBER CHURCH SCHOOL SCHEDULE
TODAY—Regular class schedule
Thanksgiving Dinner hosted by High School Division
November 24—Living the Divine Liturgy
FOR OUR CHILDREN
ST. JOHN ARMENIAN CHURCH SCHOOL ROBERT AJEMIAN SCHOLARSHIP
With pleasure, we announce that the third annual Robert Ajemian Scholar-ship is being offered for the 2013-2014 academic year to college bound students who successfully complete and graduate from St. John Armenian Church School. Applications are available on the Church and School websites as well as in the Church School Office. The deadline for submitting applications to the Church School Office is February 15, 2014. Should you need more information, please contact the School Principal, Mrs. Alberta Godoshian, at 248 – 476 – 4638.
ST. JOHN CHURCH SCHOOL
The Church School is in need of substitute teachers for the elementary and middle school grades. If you are interested in working with the children of our parish and teaching Chris-tian religious education, please contact Sara Andonian at 248-515-9264.
St. John Armenian Church Parish Christmas Card
A Holiday Tradition to St. John’s Support Social Concerns Fund
Once again, parishioners may share their Christmas and New Year greetings with their fellow St. John’s members in our Parish Christmas Card, and in so doing support the Social Concerns Fund
of our church. Your gift is a testimony of your love in Christian stewardship for the works of Christ in our spiritual home. Please complete the form below and forward to the church office by
December 10th with a minimum donation of $50.00 payable to: St. John Armenian Church, 22001 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, MI 48075
If you wish to charge your gift, please phone the Church Office 248-569-3405. Thank you for your generosity.
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Enclosed is my gift for the Social Concerns Fund.
Please include the following name(s) in the 2013 Parish Christmas Card as written below.
_______________________________________________________________________________
If you would like us to confirm receipt of your gift, please provide us with an email address or daytime phone number. ______________________________________________________________________________
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Christmas Poinsettias
If you wish to donate towards flowers for the altar this Christmas Season, please contact the church office.
248.569.3405.
MUSIC MINISTRY IN OUR PARISH
A new CD of Armenian Sacred Songs recorded by the Komitas Choir is available now at the Parish Bookstore.
Saturday, December 7th, 7:00 pm– Returning to our sanctuary for a Yuletide Christ-mas Concert is the Oakland Choral Society. Tickets will be available soon.
WOMEN’S GUILD NEWS
“Let us adore Him” Advent By Candlelight 2013 - Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Joyfully Sponsored by St. John’s Women’s Guild. Guild members are invited to hostess tables by reservation, Nov. 1st-10th. please look for more information in your news-letter. Non-Guild members may apply to sponsor a table from Nov. 11th-18th. Please contact Arlene Baylerian at 248-735-4495.
The Women's Guild invites you to become a member. For information please call Terry Palaian, 313-929-0926
SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2014
POON PAREGENTAN PARTY/DINNER-DANCE
PLAN TO EAT, DANCE AND BE MERRY AS WE CELEBRATE
“A DAY OF GOOD LIVING” BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF LENT.
MUSIC WITH CHRIS VOSBIKIAN AND SELECT MUSICIANS FROM PHILLY AND
DETROIT WILL GET THE PARTY STARTED.
THE WOMEN’S GUILD INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS AND CHRISTMAS DINNER will be held at St. John’s on Thursday, December 12th at 6:00 pm. Members and non-members are invited to share the holiday spirit during this joyous season. The dinner will be $15.00 per person. For reservations, please contact Joyce Obenhoff at 586-754-3984 or [email protected]. HELP GLEANERS FOOD BANK FEED THE NEEDY—Please bring canned tuna and meats,
peanut butter, canned or dry beans, rice, boxed cereal and oatmeal.
BAKE SALE TODAY—Delicious handmade are available for purchase after church ser-vices today in the Cultural Hall. It is a great time to prepare for the Holiday Season. KNITTING GROUP The next meeting is November 21st in the Nursery. This productive group creates beautiful gifts for charitable causes. For information please contact Linda Assarian at 248-332-0816.
ON LEAVING THE SANCTUARY AFTER BADARAK
THE PSALM OF DISMISSAL - PSALM 34
Orhnetseets uzDer hamenayn zham, hamenayn zham
orhnootyoon nora ee peran eem.
Օրհնեցից ըզՏէր յամենայն ժամ, յամենայն ժամ, oրհնութիւն նորա ի բերան իմ:
I will bless the Lord at all times. His praise shall be at all times in my mouth.
When approaching the Holy Gospel at the end of the Divine Liturgy you say:
Heeshestzeh Der zamenaym Badarakus koh.
Յիշեսցէ Տէր զամենայն Պատարագս քո:
May the Lord remember all your offerings.
The Priest answers:
Datseh kez Der usd srdee koom yev zamenayn khorhoortus koh ee parees na
gadarsestseh.
Տացէ քեզ Տէր ըստ սրտի քում եւ զամենայն խորհուրդս քո ի բարիս նա
կատարեսցէ:
May the Lord grant you according to your own heart, and fulfill all your counsel in goodness.
(Psalm 20:4)
When taking Mahs the GIVER says:
Mahs yev pazheen yegheetseen kez ee Soorp Badarakes.
Մաս եւ բաժին եղիցին քեզ ի Սուրբ Պատարագէս:
May this be to you a share and portion of the Holy Sacrifice.
The RECEIVER says:
Pahjeen eem Asdvadz haveedyan.
Բաժին իմ Աստուած յաւիտեան:
My portion is God forever.
THE KISS OF PEACE
The GIVER says: Christ is revealed amongst us.
Kreesdos ee mech mer haydnetsav.
The RECEIVER says: Blessed is the revelation of Christ.
Orhnyal eh haydnootyoonun Kreesdosee.
