feast of the holy ross of varak
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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 3:18-26. Is 65:22-25. Gal 6:14-18. Mt 24:30-36.
FEAST OF THE HOLY CROSS OF VARAK
Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Armash Bagdasarian Pastor: Very Rev. Fr. Aren Jebejian
Welcome!
THE LORD’S DAY - SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP
Morning Service - 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy - 9:45a.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.
Fr. Aren will be visiting Church School today Grades 8 through 11 will be in Church for the Children’s Sermon
Today’s Gospel Mt 24:30-36
“Then will appear the sign of the Son of Man 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; 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. “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. So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away till all these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not
pass away. “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only.”
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.
A Solemn Prayer for the First Anniversary One year ago, on September 27, 2020, Armenian faithful across the world expected to greet the morning in a spirit of joy, to celebrate the unique Armenian Church feast day of the Holy Cross of Varak. Instead, we awakened to the horror of a vicious attack on
our homeland, including the shelling bombardment of the entire border of the Artsakh republic,
and its capital city of Stepanakert.
In a message to the public, Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel Findikyan called it “a true Day of Infamy in the modern history of the Armenian people: an unprovoked
surprise attack by the hostile neighboring country of Azerbaijan.” It was the first of many urgent appeals that would follow in the ensuing
44 days of war and catastrophe for our peaceful, innocent people living in their ancient homeland of Armenia and Artsakh.
A year later, we are profoundly aware that the events of autumn 2020 were part of a
struggle that has been going on for generations: extending back to the time of Artsakh’s independence; back to the time of the Genocide; further back
to generations of which we, the living, are only dimly aware—but which are known, and remembered, by our merciful Lord.
Today, immediate prior to Hayr Mer, Fr. Armash will offer aPrayer for the Solemn First
Anniversary of the 44-Day Artsakh War.
Evgine Karapetyan Badrik Jooharigian Eduard Badalyants Emma Betrosian Charles Sansone Kathy Mekjian Boyer and Marge Sarkisian
Yeretzgin LuAnn Sabounjian Doris Hazerjian
Barbara Savick Rose Lucassian
Rose Baise Asher Jay
Richard Khederian Izabelle Jizmejian
Carol Sahakian Layla Malone
Jane Collette John Farsakian
Gar and Jan Paloian
Prayers for the Sick and Hospitalized
FOR THE SOULS OF THE THOUSANDS OF MARTYRS WHO PERISHED DURING THE WAR AGAINST THE PEOPLE OF ARTSAKH AND ARMENIA Requested by Pastors, Parish Council, and all parishioners of St. John Armenian Church KEVIN KACHIGIAN, 40th Day Requested by Father Garabed and Yeretzgin Roberta Kochakian AVETIS LEVONI ISHKHANYAN, 40th Day Requested by relatives JOSEPH E. ISOLANI, 40th Day, Beloved Brother, Husband
Requested David and Anita Kasper Michael and Darleen Kasper Mary Jewell Isolani
SARAH FAKAROS, 40th Day, Sister PHILLIP BAYKIAN, 21st Year, Brother ROSE BAYKIAN, 12th Year, Mother TED BAYKIAN, 45th Year, Father
Requested by Gloria Baykian and Family Nicholas Fakaros Dena and Jeff Hodgson Michael and Bridget Fakaros
SHNORHIG GRACE KAROUGIAN, 2nd Year, Beloved Wife, Dear Friend
Requested by Stephan Karougian
Deacon Rubik Mailian and Dr. Joyce Yeghissian, Sevana and Areg
Sarkis Ghazarian and Anahid Dilakian, Sevag, Hiyk, and Aren Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Yvonne, Christopher and Shake Korkoian
David and Marianne, Daniel, and Karen Dardarian Drienne Sarafian Ken and Dina Topalian and Family Alec and Kara Sarafian and Family Raffi and Christine Sarafian and Family Makrouhi Oxian Ross and Judie Vartian and Family
BASHDON HOKEHANKUSDYAN REQUIEM PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS OF THOSE WHO ARE ASLEEP IN CHRIST
JYRAN AKSARELIAN, Mother ARDASH AKSARELIAN, Father AWANES YERANOSIAN, Husband Requested by Zulia Aksarelian HELEN TORIGIAN, 8th Year, Mother, Grandmother
Requested by Mark, Deanna, Andrew, and Jenna Torigian Kathryn Torigian Eric, Nicole, Viviana, and Christian Torigian Karen, Jeff, and Kyle Kalajian Alec Torigian and Emily Torigian
ANDREW TARPINIAN, 12th Year, Father, Grandfather Great-Grandfather, Khnamee
Requested by Craig and Lisa Tarpinian Matthew Tarpinian Cynthia and Mike Zavadil Ryan Zavadil Jennifer and Mark Polega Jeanette and Rick Smith Holly and Kevin Orr Lilia Orr Chloe Orr Dana and Jerry Redoutey Ella Redoutey Scott Smith Margaret Amroian Susan Nash and Ron Nash
SAMUEL BOYADJIAN, 13th Year, Husband, Father, Grandfather
Requested by Mary Boyadjian Chuck, Terry, Brent and Erika Palaian Bruce, Annette, Elliott, Kayla, and Joshua Boyadjian Bryan, Lisa, Jordan, Nicholas and Victoria Boyadjian Harry Fereshetian and Family Alice Terzian and Family Archie and Shirley Dadaian and Family
BASHDON HOKEHANKUSDYAN REQUIEM PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS OF THOSE WHO ARE ASLEEP IN CHRIST
Bazaar Marketplace in the Cultural Building
featuring carryout Dinners, Hot Foods, Baked
Goods, Country Store, Bookstore, $100 Raffle, Fine
Arts, Grandma’s Attic and Vendors!
OUTDOOR SEATING ONLY!
Friday, October 1st:
Vesper Service: 4:00p.m. - Diocesan Primate, Bishop Daniel Findikyan presiding
Marketplace Hours: 5:00p.m – 8:30p.m.
Outdoor HYE BAR featuring Nigosian Band from 6:00-9:00p.m.
Saturday, October 2nd:
Marketplace Hours: 12:00p.m-8:30p.m.
WE ARE OVER 50% SOLD AND TICKETS ARE GOING FAST THIS WEEK.
PLEASE HURRY AND GET YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
No Seerov Jash next Friday, October 1st
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 Servers $120 Black Orchid/
Pomegranate Paper Towel Holder
$135
NEW ITEMS FROM ARMENIA AND ARTSAKH Sterling silver Armenian initials: $35.00 - $50.00
Sterling silver letter E (eh): $35.00
Gold Grape Leaf Snack Plate $65
Red Grape Leaf Snack Plate $65
Cap $15
Black Orchid and Pomegranate Cake Server
$80
Black Orchid Ring Catch $70
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
and 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.
