Shogh Sunday Bulletin Issue # 177 - January 8, 2023

HEBREWS

1.1-12

In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs.

For to which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my Son; today I have become your Father”? “I will be his Father, and he will be my Son”?

And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all God’s angels worship him.” In speaking of the angels he says, “He makes his angels spirits, and his servants flames of fire.”

But about the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore, God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.”

He also says, “Inthebeginning,Lord,youlaidthefoundationsofthe earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment.

You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed. But you remain the same, and your years will never end.”

MATTHEW 2.13- 23

When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.”

So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, where he stayed until the death of Herod. And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called my son.”

When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from the Magi. Then what was said through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled: “A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.”

After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt andsaid, “Getup,takethechild and his mother andgo tothe land of Israel, for those who were trying to take the child’s life are dead.”

So he got up, took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. Having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee, and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was said through the prophets, that he would be called a Nazarene.

Requested by Mr. & Mrs. Masis and Jaklen Esagholian

Mr. & Mrs. Sasoon and Christine Esagholian and Sarmen Esagholian In Memory of Their beloved Mother, Mother-in-law and Grandmother

THE LATE VARJOU AVASAPIAN

On 7th day of her passing in Tehran, Iran

Requested by

Mr. & Mrs. Jack and Ira Kassabian and Family Mr. & Mrs. Michael and Evon Kassabian and Family Ms Rose Kassabian

Mr. & Mrs. Kevork and Nellie Kassabian and Family Mr. & Mrs. Rafi and Zaina Kabajouzian and Family In Memory of Their beloved Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather

THE LATE OHANNES HAGOP KASSABIAN

On 40th Day of his passing

Requested by Ms Hilda Eramian

Mr. & Mrs. Hagop and Silva Meneshian

and daughters, Nora and Lara Mr. & Mrs. Haroutyun and Lara Sarkissian and daughters, Anahid and Isabelle Mr. Edward Sarkissian In Memory of Their beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother

THE LATE SATENIK ERAMIAN

On 40th day of her passing

THE LATE ANAHID SARKISSIAN 14th Anniversary of passing Eramian, Sarkissian and Andonian Families’ Deceased members

Requested by Mr. & Mrs. Ashod Bolissian Katie, Taleen and Lorianna In Memory of Their beloved Father and Grandfather

THE LATE ALBERT SR. BOLISSIAN

On the 40th day of his passing

Requested by Hekimian Family In Memory of

THE LATE MARDIK HEKIMIAN

On 3rd anniversary of his passing THE LATE VERJIN HEKIMIAN On 1st anniversary of her passing

Requested by Mr. & Mrs. Shirag Danial & Maral Jan In Memory of THE LATE SUDAD STEPHAN

On 1st anniversary of his passing

Requested by Hratch Kalemkerian In Memory of THE LATE JIRAYR AND LIZA KALEMKERIAN

Memorial Receptions will be Hosted by The Family Members of The LATE OHANNES KASSABIAN In Magaros Artinian Hall and

THE LATE SUDAD STEPHAN In lower level lobby

The Altar Flowers are sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Levon & Sella Kaltakjian and Family In Memory of THE LATE RAFFI, ARAXI AND SARKIS KESHISHIAN

Arrangement provided by Ken’s Flowers

If you wish to sponsor fresh flowers for the Altar in honour of your loved ones on their birthday, anniversary, graduation or in memory of a departed soul, please contact the church office to book the date

Tel: 416 431 3001 OR info@TorontoArmenianChurch.com

January 3-5, 2023

Christmas Offering

Mr. & Mrs. Aram & Tili Isnar $1,000

Ms Talene Thomasian $100

Deacon & Mrs. Krikor & Anais Tozak $100

Mr. & Mrs. Nazar & Hermine Madjarian $50

Mr. Megurdich Melkonian $20

Mrs. Loussward Babapour $100

Ms Anaheed Zakarian $100

Mr. & Mrs. Baruyr & Rita Ingilizyan $50

Mr. Missak Komedissian $50

Mr. & Mrs. Wannes & Takuhi Mouradian $100

Mrs. Verjin Tokmak $250

Mr. George Paraghamian $25

Mr. & Mrs. Arshak & Ani Ederyan $20

Mr. Artur Oganyan & Osanna Parsamyan $100

Mr. & Mrs. Hovsep & Alenoush Aghazarian $50

Ms. Rose Aharonian $100

Mrs. Ani Sarvarian $100

Ms. Lucy Bahoudian $150

Mr. & Mrs. Avedis & Ardemis Moushian $100

Mr. & Mrs. Harution & Tsolina Zeroghlian $60

Mr. & Mrs. Berc & Zvart Kirmiziyan $50

Mr. Ivan Dadoo $50

Dr. & Mrs. Harry & Christine Sakarya $50

Mr. & Mrs. Razmik Nevasartian $100

Mrs. Gayane Mkrtchyan $100

Mr. Michael Kassabian $50

Membership 2023

Mrs. Arpiné Altounian $80

Ms. Araxie Altounian $80

Mrs. Anahid Panossian $80

Mr. Harootoon Panosian $80

Ms. Ivet Panosian $80

Mrs. Seta Chouljian $80

Mr. Yervant Chouljian $80

In Memory of The Late Dr. Norayr Jelilyan

Mr. & Mrs. Sogomon & Areknaz Sakarya $200

Mr. George Paraghamian $100

Louma

Mr. & Mrs. Avedis & Ardemis Moushian $100

General

Mrs. Shakeh Basmajian $3000

On the occasion of her grandson, Shant’s marriage to Pamela in November 2022.

Mrs. Melanie Agopian-Bahoudian $500

Mr. Peter Haig Bahoudian $500

Mr. Dan Fasie $50

Mr. Mourad Bahoudian $100

Mrs. Mariam Khokaz $50

Mr. Serop Meherian $100

Anonymous Donor $100

Mr. & Mrs. Fred & Nora Wallenburg $100

Mr. Pedros Chinchinian $100

Mr. & Mrs. Armen & Silva Kurkjian $250

Ms. Hasmig Kurdian $100

Ms. Taleen Chouljian$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 completetheregistrationformonlinetoincludeyourchild(ren)fortheyear 2022-23.

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The Sunday School is from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Holy Trinity Armenian Church. For information, please contact us by email: info@TorontoArmenianChurch.com or callusat416 4313001ext.3