PHILIPPIANS
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Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable if anything is excellent or praiseworthy think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need. Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account. I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Greet all God’s people in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters who are with me send greetings. All God’s people here send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
LUKE
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One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: “ ‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’ ”
Then Jesus said to them, “Suppose you have a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread; a
friend of mine on a journey has come to me, and I have no food to offer him.’ And suppose the one inside answers, ‘Don’t bother me. The door is already locked, and my children and I are in bed. I can’t get up and give you anything.’ I tell you, even though he will not get up and give you the bread because of friendship, yet because of your shameless audacity e he will surely get up and give you as much as you need.
“So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.
“Which of you fathers, if your son asks for f a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
Today is the Eve (Paregentan) of the Fast of Advent (Hisnag). The name Hisnag comes from the word “fifty”, because Advent is a 50 days long fasting period, which guides us up to the Nativity and Theophany of our Lord Jesus Christ. The fasting period begins on the Monday closest to November 18 (50 days before January 6 falls on November 18).
Unlike the Western tradition (25 days from December 1 to Western Christmas Day on December 25), the Armenian Advent extends for 50 days and concludes with the Christmas Eve Liturgy.
Traditionally, the entire fifty day period of Advent has been a period of fasting. Now days, there are 3 week long fasts during Advent (along with the regular fasting days of Wednesday and Friday). The three fasts and their dates for this year are as follows: •The Fast of Advent (Hisnagats Bahk), November 16 20
• The Fast of St. James (Sourp Hagopah Bahk), December 7 11
• The Fast of the Nativity (Dzenentots Bahk) starts on December 30 till the Christmas Eve Mass.
ABOUT FASTING
PRESENTATION OF THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD TO THE TEMPLE
On November 21 the Armenian church and all traditional churches celebrate one of the seven Feasts commemorating the Holy Mother of God, The feast of Presentation of St. Mary to the Temple. According to Tradition parents of Holy Mother of God, Joachim and Anna prayed for years to have a child, and made a solemn promise, that if a child were born to them, the child would be dedicated to the service of God. God answered their prayers and a daughter was born to them. They named her Mary and did not forget their promise. When Mary was three years old, Joachim and Anna presented her to the Temple . Tradition tells us that she stayed there for about twelve years under the care of devoted women and maidens until she was betrothed to the carpenter named Joseph.
Requestedby
Rev. Archpriest Fr. Zareh and Yeretsgin Naira Zargarian Nareg, Aren & Araz Zargarian
InMemoryof
THE LATE DIRAMAYR SHOGHIK ZARGARIAN AND DIRAHAYR YEZNIK ZARGARIAN HAGOB BAGHOUMIAN BALIK BAGHOUMIAN
In memory of THE LATE WILLIAM SAMVELYAN on 33rd anniversary of his passing In memory of SVETLANA KHACHATRYAN 1th anniversary of her passing JORA MAMIKONYAN JORIK MAMIKONYAN MARGO AVETISYAN VALER KHACHATRYAN VARLEN KHACHATRYAN
As well as for all deceased members of Zargarian, Baghoomian, Khachatryan and Samvelyan families
Requestedby
Mrs. Mari Eglence
Mr. Garabet Eglence
Mr. & Mrs. Krikor and Alis Aksu
Mr. & Mrs. Saro and Serena Aksu Mr. Alessandro Eglence Mr. Sevag Aksu Miss. Stephanie Eglence
InMemoryof Their beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather
THE LATE ISKENDER EGLENCE
On 40th day of his passing
Requestedby Mr. & Mrs. Caren Sarkissian and Yvette Shahmirzian and children, Chris and Maya InMemoryof Their beloved Father and Grandfather
THE LATE SERGEY SHAHMIRZAIAN
On 40th day of his passing in California
Requestedby Azizians, Allahyarian, Abrahamians families.
InMemoryof
Their beloved sister, sister in law, aunt, niece and cousin.
THE LATE MARINA AZIZIANS
On the 1st anniversary of her passing
Requestedby Mrs. Filor Boyaci Mr. Aret Boyaci Mr. Ari Sargavak Boyaci
InMemoryof
Their beloved husband and father THE LATE HACIK BOYACI on 2nd anniversary of his passing THE LATE HAYGAN FILISYAN on 2nd anniversary of her passing
Requestedby Mrs. Christine Semerdjian Mr. Hagop Semerdjian Mr. Garo Semerdjian
InMemoryof
Their beloved Husband and Father THE LATE STEPHAN SEMERDJIAN On 4th anniversary of his passing
Requestedby Sarkissian and Sarvarian families
InMemoryof Their beloved Grandmother THE LATE KNAR MNATSAKANIAN
On 10th anniversary of her passing
Requestedby
Mrs. Ida Haroutunyan and daughters, Nune, Tamara and Hrachya and their children, Grandchildren Davit, Noyemi, Ruben & Mikael
InMemoryof Their beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather THE LATE RUBEN HAROUTUNYAN
On 17th anniversary of his passing
Requestedby
Mr. & Mrs. Harout & Rita Yacoubian and Family
Mr. & Mrs. George & Arusyag Tahtajian and Family
InMemoryof THE LATE BAHIA NAHABEDIAN
on 17th anniversary of her passing As well as in memory of All departed souls of Nahabedian and Yacoubian families
November 12- 18, 2022
GENERAL
Ms Anna Mkhitaryan $100
Mr. & Mrs. Hrayr & Nrane Tadevosyan $100
Mr. & Mrs. John & Margritt Satouri $100
Mr. & Mrs. Vartkes & Beth Rubenyan $50
ANNUAL BAZAAR (WOMEN’S GUILD)
Mrs. Seza Nazarian $200
Mr. & Mrs. John & Margritt Satouri $100 Mrs. Tili Isnar $100 Mrs. Frances Kandaharian $75
ALTAR FLOWERS
Mr. & Mrs. Madat & Tamar Mamourian $100
LOUMA
Mr. & Mrs. Sebouh & Armine Boyajian $100
IN MEMORY OF THE LATE BAHIA NAHABEDIAN and all deceased members of Nahabedian & Yacoubian families
Mr. & Mrs. Harout & Rita Yacoubian $50
THE LATE HANRIETTE ABRAHAMIAN
Mr. Henry S Abraham $300
THE LATE KEGAM NAYIR
Mr. & Mrs. Sogomon & Areknaz Sakarya $500
Mr. Aram Nayir & Family $200
Mr. Avedis Gizmedjian $20
Mr. Yervant Icliates $50
Mr. & Mrs. Sahag & Sofia Cicekci $50
Mr. Serkis Bozuk $100
Mr. Mihran Karakulak $100
Mr. Haritoun Maranjian $200
Mr. & Mrs. Levon & Silva Mermer $200
Dr. & Mrs. Masis & Elizabeth Asik $100
Mr. & Mrs. Caner John & Ani Sari $100
Mr. & Mrs. Nahabet Nar $100
Mr. Bogos Guraslan $100
Mr. & Mrs. Harutun & Tanya Harutunian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Asadur & Maida Icliates $200
Mr. & Mrs. Migirdic & Silva Arslan $100
Mr. & Mrs. Apraham & Silva Atik $50
Mr. & Mrs. Alexan & Nora Baltayan $50
Mr. & Mrs. Armen & Nirvana Baltayan $50
Ms Yughaper Icliates $50
Mr. Ari Keskinian $40
Mr. Kegham Kerestecioglu $25
Mr. Ohannes Karabas $50
Mr. Setrak Evihan $100
Mr. Ari Seyranian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Arslan & Anjel Arslan $100
Mr. & Mrs. Krikor & Maryam Nar $300
Mr. & Mrs. Nick & Seren Daiello $100
Mr. & Mrs. Bedros & Satenig Semerdjian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Mihran & Victoria Hacherian $40
Mr. & Mrs. Gimiz & Azat Amasyaliyan $100 Mr. Ari Sahakian $100
THE LATE VAZGIN ALEXANIAN
Mrs. Marida Badalian $300
THE LATE TAKOUHI KALACHIAN Mr. Abraham Kalachian $100
THE LATE KEVORK KZIKIAN Mrs. Lucy Garabedian $50
THE LATE JEANNETE KELLEDJIAN
Mr. & Mrs. Haig & Yeranuhi Kelledjian $200
THE LATE RUBEN HARUTUNIAN
Mrs. Hrachia Harutunian $100
THE LATE KHATCHIG MERJANIAN
Kalaydjian & Moushian Families $100 Mr.& Mrs. Hovig & Taline Moushian $100 Mr. & Mrs. Sasoon & Christine Esagholian $100
We are happy to announce that Holy Trinity Armenian Church's Sunday School Registration is now open for children 4 years and older. Kindly completetheregistrationformonlineto includeyourchild(ren) fortheyear 2022-23. https://www.torontoarmenianchurch.com/.../sunday school/ ThefirstdayofSundaySchoolisonFeastofHolyCross, September 11, 2022 and will continue every Sunday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Holy Trinity Armenian Church. For information, please contact us by email: info@TorontoArmenianChurch.com or call us at 416 431 3001 ext. 3
