Weekly e-newsletter of
St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church
8701 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Archpriest Fr. Nerses Manoogian, Pastor

August 21,  2015
Volume # 10
Issue No. 38

Sunday Church Service starts at 10:00 A.M.
This Sunday, August 23 
Holy Badarak will start @ 10:00


FEAST OF ASSUMPTION IN OUR PARISH
 
On Sunday, August 16, 2015, our church family celebrated the fourth Cardinal Feast, the Assumption of the Holy Mother, the God bearer. At the end of Badarak, Der Nerses, with the assistance of his deacons, Deacon Haroutiun Kazanjian and Deacon Vartan Karakelian and with the help of the our choir performed the centuries old Blessing of the Grapes ceremony. This ceremony was printed and distributed to the congregation.



SACRAMENTS


 On Sunday, October 16, 2015, Serjio Keseyan, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Raffi and Aline Keseyan was baptized in St. Gregory's Church by Archpriest Fr. Nerses Manoogian. His Godfather was David Keseian.

Our congratulations.


BABY SITTER IS NEEDED


We are looking for a kind, trustworthy, Armenian-speaking person to care for our one year old son. Previous experience taking care of infants is necessary. Starting early September, this person is needed for 2-3 days a week from 8:15 am until 5:00 pm. We can potentially offer more hours if desired. Our home is located in Plymouth Meeting, PA and prefer in-home care but open to drop-off. Occasional weekend care might also be requested. Compensation is negotiable and based on experience. Looking forward to finding the loving person to help us give our son a warm and safe environment to grow and learn.

Please contact us at 718-350-1796 or email us at [email protected]


SUNDAY BIBLE READING
 
FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE ASSUMPTION
 
The reading is from the Proverbs 11:30-12:4
           
 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, but lawlessness takes away lives.  If the righteous is requited on earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner! 
            Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.  A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but a man of evil devices he condemns.  A man is not established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.  A good wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.
                                                                                                                                               
 
The reading is from the Prophet Zechariah 2:10-13
 
            "Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion; for lo, I come and I will dwell in the midst of you, says the Lord.  And many nations shall join themselves to the Lord in that day, and shall be my people; and I will dwell in the midst of you, and you shall know that the Lord of hosts has sent me to you.  And the Lord will inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land, and will again choose Jerusalem."
            Be silent, all flesh, before the Lord; for he has roused himself from his holy dwelling.      
 
The reading is from the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians 6:16-7:1

            What agreement has the temple of God with idols?  For we are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.  Therefore come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty."
            Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God.                                                                                           
 
                                                                       
Alleluia, Alleluia.  Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!
Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.
                         
THE HOLY GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO LUKE 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.                                                                                           
 
 
HOKEHANKIST - ՀՈԳԵՀԱՆԳԻՍՏ

 

The following parishioners request Hokehankist for the souls of their loved ones.

  • Mr. Jack Hagopian for the souls of his parents and sister, Archpriest Arsen Hagopian, Yeretzgin Marie Hagopian and Elizabeth Hagopian Johnson.
  •  Mary Lou Terzian for the souls of her sister-in-law, Alice Tutunjian (Boston, MA), Bearg and Lucille Jehanian.
  •  Mrs. Jeannette Oundjian for the souls of her husband Meroujan Oundjian and for all deceased members of Oundjian, Vartanian and Yaylian families.
  •  Dr. and Mrs. Jacques and Rosette Khoury and family for the souls of their fathers and grandfathers, Meroujan Oundjian, Abdelnour Khoury, for their mother and grandmother, Gassia Khoury, for their brother and uncle, Robert Khoury.
  •  Dr. and Mrs. Michael and Sonia Nalbantian and family for the souls of their parents and grandparents, Stepan and Lily Nalbantian and their father and grandfather, Meroujan Oundjian, for their sister and aunt, Anna Tahtabrounian and their brother-in-law and uncle, George Tahtabrounian.   
  • Mrs. Isabel Der Gaspar, Mr. & Mrs. Vahe and Ani Ashodian and Vani, for the soul of their husband, father and grandfather, parents, grandparents, uncle and great uncle, Puzant Deirmenhian 6th anniversary, Zarouhi and Aref Der Gaspar and Krikor Baghdoyan.

ALTAR FLOWERS

Altar Flowers are donated by the Igidbashian Family
In memory of Bearg Jehanian

and

Mr. & Mrs. Vartan and Haigous 
Karakelian
In Memory of all Stillborn and Aborted Children
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Calender of Events


2015                          

                                                                                     

September 13    Opening of Sunday School and Haigazian School

September 14    Ladies' Guild Meeting

September 9    Bible Study

September 14  Men's Club Meeting

September 20  25th Anniversary of Der Nerses' pastorate 

 

October 5        Ladies' Guild Meeting

October 11      Intercommunal Cultural month Celebration

October 12      GOLF Outing

October 12      Men's Club Meeting

October 14      Bible Study

October 17      Hamazkaine concert, featuring Nunee

                                                                       

November 6-7-8 Food Festival                                                          

November 9    Men's Club Meeting

November 11  Bible Study

                                                                         

December 7     Ladies' Guild Meeting

December 9     Bible Study

December 12   Advent Concert

December 14   Men's Club Meeting

December 20   Christmas Pageant

December 31   New Year's Eve Celebration                         

 

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