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

Ms. Margaret Lafian, Organist

SACRED LECTIONS OF THE LITURGY

Isaiah 62:1-11, II Timothy 2:15-19, John 6:39-47

Lector: YERCHANIG CALLAN

Welcome! We welcome you to the Divine Liturgy/Soorp Badarak and invite all who are Baptized and Chris-mated in, or are in communion with, the Armenian Church to receive the Sacrament of Holy Commun-ion. 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.

2019

THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE OCTAVE OF THEOPHANY

Pastor:

THE LORD’S DAY - SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP

Morning Service / Առաւօտեան Ժամերգութիւն…9:00 am

Divine Liturgy / Ս.Պատարագ …………………………...9:45 am

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Acolytes Serving at the Altar Today Marty Shoushanian and Armen Oknayan

Today’s Gospel John 6:39-47

“And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that

he has given me, but raise it up at the last day. For this is the will of my Father, that every one who sees the Son and believes in him should have eternal life; and I will

raise him up at the last day.” The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, “I am the bread which came

down from heaven.” They said, “Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How does he now say, `I have come down from heaven?'

Jesus answered them, “Do not murmur among yourselves. No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day. It is

written in the prophets, `And they shall all be taught by God.' Every one who has heard and learned from the Father comes to me. Not that any one has seen the Father

except him who is from God; he has seen the Father. Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes has eternal life.”

Altar Flowers

The flowers adorning the altar are presented in honor of Yeretzgin Roberta Kochakian’s birthday, by Sue and Rick Vian.

Men's Society Update

The Men's Society Chili Cook-Off took place on Sunday, January 20th. Over $600 was raised to sponsor our children attending Hye Camp. Thank you to all that

participated and supported this fundraising event.

Gift to the Church

The Knights of Vartan Nareg-Shavarshan Lodge No. 6 made a donation to the church for the celebration and commemoration

of the Feast of St. Vartanantz, which will take place on February 28.

Prayers for the Sick and Hospitalized

Emma Betrosian Araxey Barsamian Charles Sansone Elina Cobb George Douroujalian Ruben Griffin John Brycz Darlene Lane Elizabeth Shehigian Margaret Chubukchian Cathy Boucher Ryan Fringer Vartkes Chubukchian Anna-Maria Grigorian Doris Carter Virginia Mekjian Stepan Telebzda Jean Foster

Visit the Parish Bookstore

NEW: ARMENIA, A lavishly illustrated catalogue of the Armenia Exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum in New York edited by the curator of the exhibition, Dr. Helen Evans. HC $65.00

The best selection of Armenian books and CDs plus many gift items: jewelry, Armenian crosses, key chains, cookbooks and many “Made in Armenia” products.

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 “The Promise” DVD $20.00

JUST ARRIVED—NEW ITEMS FROM ARMENIA AND KARABAGH

Sterling silver Armenian initials: $35.00 - $50.00

14Kt Gold letter E (eh): $100.00

Sterling silver letter E (eh): $35.00

Knit caps $20.00 Hand painted scarves & shawls $50.00 - $100.00

Table runners with Armenian letters and much more!

Day by Day Bible Study

Wednesdays - 12:00 pm — 2:00 pm February 27

For more information, call Yeretzgin Roberta at 248-538-9993

BASHDON HOKEHANKUSDYAN REQUIEM PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS WHO SLEEP IN CHRIST

AGNES CARMAN HOVSEPIAN, 40th Day, Dear Friend KEGHANUS KELEDJIAN, 40th Day, Dear Friend Requested by Richard, Shant, Jordan & Kathryn Norsigian ROBERT G. AXT, 1st Year, Father, Grandfather Requested by Jeffrey, Renee’ & Wolfgang Axt Sylvia Axt Lillian Karamanian Edward Karamanian Peter & Dianne Egigian JAMES PARCELLA, 1st Year, Husband, Father, Grandfather Requested by Irene Parcella & Family Peter & Dianne Egigian Jeffrey, Renee’ & Wolfgang Axt SEVIM MARANCI, 2nd Year, Mother Requested by Vera Maranci ERVIN VAHRATIAN, 6th Year, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother GARABED VAHRATIAN, 53rd Year, Father, Grandfather NARENE VAHRATIAN, 42nd Year, Mother, Grandmother DERTAD VAHRATIAN, 13th Year, Son, Brother MARY VAHRATIAN NEGOSHIAN, 14th Year, Daughter, Sister CHRISTENE MOZIAN, 33rd Year, Mother, Grandmother SIMON MOZIAN, 30th Year, Father, Grandfather ROSEMARY MOZIAN HINSON, 12th Year, Sister, Mother, Grandmother Requested by Roxanne Vahratian Donn Vahratian Kim Fronrath Erin & Scott Fronrath

BASHDON HOKEHANKUSDYAN REQUIEM PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS WHO SLEEP IN CHRIST

LUCY MAMASSIAN, 47th Year, Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother ESTHER (ISGOUHI) TOPALIAN, 26th Year, Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother Requested by Darwin & Ruth Mamassian Laura & Kevin Palmer Brian Mamassian Mark, Maral, Hripsime & Arevik Mamassian Jeffrey Mamassian

FALLEN ASLEEP IN THE LORD

We offer our prayers for the servant of God, Eric Hudson Nishon, who entered his eternal rest last week.

His funeral took place at St. John Armenian Church on February 2, 2019. May Christ our Lord shed His Eternal light upon his soul.

**Save the Date** Please note that the 2019 Annual Parish Assembly will

take place on Sunday, February 24th.

The 2019 Nominating Committee of St. John is looking for candidates for Parish Council, Diocesan Delegates, Nominating Committee and Auditing

Committee to serve our parish. Please contact Laura Negosian Lucassian at 248-376-3794 or llucassian@tbeonline.org if you or someone you know is interested. This year’s Parish Assembly will take place on Sunday, February 24th. Meet the candidates will take place on Sunday, February 17th, with a

fellowship tea sponsored by the Men’s Society.

SAVE THE DATE! Rev. Fr. Diran and Yn. Rosalie Papazian Annual Parish Retreat

March 30th, 2019, 9 a.m-3 p.m. at St. John Armenian Church

Details to follow

Parish Ministry

Timothy Deuby, RN, from Ascension SE Michigan Community Health has volunteered to help with Blood Pressure Screening on Sunday,

February 3rd in the Main Hall. Belinda Kabodian will be back for next month’s BP screening. This event is open to everyone and free of charge.

Try Something New on Wednesday, February 6th, 2019 -Women’s Guild Before the Guild Meeting: Come and Meditate in Scripture with Hayr Aren Jebejian

(Sanctuary at 6:15 pm – 6:45 pm) 7:00 pm The Women’s Guild Speaker Meeting & Business Meeting

Body, Mind & Spirit 2019 Strategies That Work, Mindful Meditation

Presented by Carole Lynn Hovsepian

Women’s Guild Palm Sunday Bake Sale Preparation Days

All are welcome to join with the St. John Women's Guild for Preparation Days preparing for our annual Palm Sunday

Bake Sale. We look forward to seeing all interested members and friends of the Guild every Tuesday from January 15 thru

the beginning of March.

At least once, we may have to forego our Tuesday morning due to inclement weather. Generally, an e-blast will alert those

in the blast. If you are not in the e-blast, please contact Y Joy Callan with questions; 248-254-3955 at home or 248-533-6320,

mobile. See you Monday, February 4th at 6:00 p.m. for choreg baking with Marianne Dardarian and Tuesday, February 5th at 9:00 a.m.

until noon for choreg loaves.

2019 WINTER/SPRING SCHEDULE

St. John Armenian Church of Greater Detroit

Invites you to

BIBLE STUDY Starting from The Gospel of Luke

Presenters: Very Rev. Fr. Aren Jebejian and Rev. Fr. Armash Bagdasarian

Bible Study will take place on Monday evenings on the dates listed below: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

February 4, February 18, March 11, March 25, April 8, April 22,

May 6, May 20, June 3, June 17

ADULT CATECHISM

Adult Christian Education will take place on Thursday evenings on the dates listed below: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

February 21—The Armenian Presence in the Holy Land Presenter—V. Rev. Fr. Norayr Kazazian

March 21, presenter—Rev. Fr. Armash Bagdasarian April 25, May 23, June 13

All parishioners and friends are invited to attend these informative sessions.

Admission is Free

St. John Armenian Church of Greater Detroit

22001 Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI 48075

248-569-3405 www.stjohnsarmenianchurch.org

ACOLYTE TRAINING

Led by Very Rev. Fr. Aren Jebejian and Rev. Fr. Armash Bagdasarian

For Boys Ages 10-16 Years Old

Saturdays from 10:00 -12:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

on the dates listed below:

February 9, February 23, March 9, March 23,

April 13, April 27, May 11, May 25, June 25, June 29

Please call the church office to sign up

St. John Armenian Church of Greater Detroit

22001 Northwestern Highway

Southfield, MI 48075

248-569-3405

www.stjohnsarmenianchurch.org

2019 WINTER/SPRING SCHEDULE

Genera l Information

Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am—5:00 pm

After hours in an emergency, please contact:

Pastor’s Mobile: 773-457-4122 e-mail: FrAren@sjachurch.org

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 ad-vance 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.

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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.