Shogh Sunday Bulletin Issue # 178 - January 15, 2023

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TMOTHY 1.1-11

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Timothy Charged to Oppose False Teachers, as I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain people not to teach false doctrines any longer or to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. Such things promote controversial speculations rather than advancing God’s work—which is by faith. The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Some have departed from these and have turned to meaningless talk. They want to be teachers of the law, but they do

not know what they are talking about or what they so confidently affirm.

We know that the law is good if one uses it properly. We also know that the law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, for the sexually immoral, for those practicing homosexuality, for slave traders and liars and perjurers and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine that conforms to the gospel concerning the glory of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me.

JOHN 2.1-11

On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.”

“Woman, a why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.”

His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”

Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons. Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim.

Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so, and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.”

What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.

ARMENIAN CHRISTMAS IN JERUSALEM

The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem celebrates Christmas on January 19. According to an ancient tradition, Christmas for us, Armenians, falls on January 6 by the Gregorian (new) calendar, that corresponds to January 19 in the Julian (old) calendar, which have a difference of 13 days. The Christmas celebrations of the Armenian Apostolic Church in the Holy Land start with the procession of Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem, together with the clergy and the faithful, who travel from Jerusalem to the city of Bethlehem, to the Church of Nativity of Christ. The Armenian scouts and their band, lead the procession to the Manger Square and then into the Church of Nativity, while clergy, seminarians and the faithful join in. The Vespers and Christmas Eve Mass take place in the Basilica of Nativity, which is overseen by the Armenian Orthodox, the Catholic and the Greek Orthodox churches.

THE BIRTH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST

This year, on January 14 the Armenian Apostolic Church observes the Feast of the Birth of St John the Baptist, the Forerunner. The birth of St John is described in detail in the Gospel of Luke(1:5-25).

John was the son of Zachariah and Elizabeth. Elizabeth was a cousin of Mary the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ. In the New Testament he is mentioned in all four Gospels. He was baptizing those who repented their

sins in the river of Jordan. He announced the coming of the "One who is greater" than himself who will "come to baptize not with water but with the Spirit." (Matthew 3:11).Our Lord Jesus Christ himself told about John 'Truly I tell you, among those born of women no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he' (Matthew 11:11).

The Armenian Church dedicated 4 commemorations to John the Baptist:

1.Birth of John the Forerunner 2. Commemoration of Beheading of St. John the Baptist

3.Commemoration of St. John the Baptist and Bishop Atangine

4. Saints John the Forerunner and Job the Righteous.

John is considered to be the last of the Old Testament prophets and the precursor of the Messiah.

DID YOU KNOW...

St. John the Baptist is one of the most respected saints of the Armenian Church. We entreat his name as an intercessor during the divine services, generally following the name of St. Mary.

Many churches were built to honour John the Baptist, but the most famous is the The Surb Garabed Monastery in the historic province of Daron, about 30 kilometers northwest of Mush. According to tradition, in early 4th century St. Gregory the Illuminator, brought the relics of St. John to Armenia from Caesarea, and buried them near the town of Moush, after which the famous Monastery of St. John the Baptist is built. Historically, the monastery was the religious center of Daron and was a prominent pilgrimage site, especially on the Feast of Transfiguration of our Lord and the Assumption of St. Mary. It was considered the second most important Armenian monastery after the Holy Etchmiadzin. The monastery was burned and robbed during the Armenian Genocide.

CELEBRATED NAMES

the occasion of the birth of St. John the Baptist (14th January, 2023), we congratulate all our parishioners, who carry the following names:

JOHN, GARABED, HOVIG, GARO, GIRO, MGRDICH, & MGO May God protect, preserve and bless you and your families.

Requested by

Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Behesnilian Mr. Shant Behesnilian Ms. Sossie Behesnilian Mr. & Mrs. Sevag Behesnilian Mr. Vighen & Miss Talar Behesnilian Nalbandian Family Behesnilian Family

Marina Serafin and Family Dr. Never Perez and Family In Memory of

THE LATE DR. KATHY BEHESNILIAN

On 40th day of her passing

Requested by Liza, George, Steven and Carolina Mesrop Lena, Vartan, Natalie and Nicole Yacoubian Linda, Evo, and Sofie Celan Mrs. Araxi Nalbandian and family Armin and Berjouhi Nalbandian and family Nadia Nalbandian and family In Memory of Their beloved

THE LATE AREKNAZ NALBANDIAN

On 40th day of her passing THE LATE STEPHAN NALBANDIAN

On 15th anniversary of his passing THE LATE MURAD NALBANDIAN and

THE LATE MARDOUNI KASKANIAN

On 40th day of passing

As well as in memory of all deceased members of Nalbandian and Kaskanian Families

Requested by Mr. & Mrs. Aleksan and Arpi Oymakas Mr. & Mrs. Levon and Tulin Eginliyan In Memory of THE LATE MIGIRDIC EGINILYAN

On 40th day of his passing

Requested by Mr. & Mrs. Sempad Dermen In Memory of THE LATE JULIET DERMEN

On 40th day of her passing

Requested by Mrs. Lily Gharibian and Family Mrs. Anahid Tomassian and Family Mr. & Mrs. Edmond & Rousana Gharibian and Family Celine Gharibian and Evelyn Gharibian and Family In Memory of THE LATE ANDRANIK GHARIBIAN

On the 1st anniversary of his passing

Requested by Mr. & Mrs. Nurel & Lena Beylerian & Family In Memory of Beloved Father & Grandfather

THE LATE KRIKOR TASHJIAN

On 31st anniversary of his passing Beloved Sister & Aunt THE LATE ARPI TASHJIAN BARSAM

On 1st anniversary of her passing

Beloved niece and nephew THE LATE TALIN TASHJIAN

On 36th anniversary of her passing THE LATE HRAG TASHJIAN

On 29th anniversary of his passing All deceased members of Tashjian Family Requested by Mrs. Asdghig Ayntablian

Mr. & Mrs. Adour & Rouzan ayntablian & Family Mr. & Mrs. Hagop & Talin Ayntablian & Family Mr. & Mrs. Samer & Sevan Horani & Family In Memory of

THE LATE KRIKOR AYNTABLIAN

on 11th anniversary of his passing THE LATE RAKEL MARDOIAN

On 2nd anniversary of her passing AS WELL AS ALL DECEASED MEMBERS OF AYNTABLIAN & SARKISSIAN FAMILIES

Memorial Receptions hosted by the family members of

THE LATE AREKNAZ NALBANDIAN THE LATE MIGIRDIC EGINILYAN THE LATE DR. KATHY BEHESNILIAN THE LATE ANDRANIK GHARIBIAN will take place following the Divine Liturgy in lower level of the church

The Altar Flowers are sponsored by THE GHARIBIAN FAMILY

In Memory of THE LATE ANDRANIK GHARIBIAN

Arrangement provided by Flowers of the World

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 6-13, 2023

Christmas Offering

Mr. & Mrs. Allen & Sonia Atamer $2,000

Mr. Dragi Zekavica $1,000

Mr. & Mrs. Avedis & Irma Evran $1,000

Dr. & Mrs. Raffy & Sonya Chouljian $1,000

Fr. Zareh & Yerestgin Naira Zargarian $150

Mr. & Mrs. Hratch & Shoushig Minassian $300

Mr. & Mrs. Bedros & Aurora Kashkarian $100

Mr. & Mrs. Garbis Gamsizoglu $100

Dr. & Mrs. Nurel & Lena Beylerian $50

Miss Alis Spanos $200

Mr. & Mrs. Vahram & Rakel Salibian $100

Mr. & Mrs. Harutiun & Seta Sahakian $50

Ms Elisabeth Diradour $100

Mr. & Mrs. Varouj & Sidonna Sarkissian $200 Mrs. Zepur Barseghian $60

Mr. & Mrs. Alberto and Talyn, and Araxia Nocera $200

Mr. & Mrs. Levon & Silva Mermer $100

Mr. & Mrs. Peter & Talar Antoniou $300

Mr. & Mrs. Fahak & Patel Danial $200

Mrs. Hilda Cizmeciyan $30

Ms. Aida Gaizagian $100

Mrs. Anaheed Hagopian $100

Mr. & Mrs. Vahan & Hermine Tashjian $50

Mr. & Mrs. Wanis Der-Boghossian $100

Mr. & Mrs. Miran & Tamar Nissan $50

Ms Vivian Istifan $100

Mrs. Sue Mouradian $100

Mr. Khatchig & Zvart Mirzoyan $200

Mr. & Mrs. Rostom & Vivian Mirzoyan $200

Mrs. Sona Mutevelli $150

Mr. & Mrs. Tony & Jaklin Derohanessian $100

Mr. Yesai Libarian $500

Mr. & Mrs. Jirayr & Zarminee Yeretzian $100

Mr. & Mrs. Hagop & Meline Meldonian $100

Mrs. Marigold Garabet $100

Mr. & Mrs. Zohrab & Sona Sarkissian $50

Mr. & Mrs. Gharahbik Nevasartian & Maryam Zeynalvand $100

Mr. & Mrs. Grigor & Gayane Shahmouradyan $100

Mr. Arslan Arslan $100

Ms Rehan Nisanyan $50

Anonymous Donor $100

Ms Alexia Citak $100

Mr. & Mrs. Aram & Arusyak Atamer $100

Mrs. Grace Eudemishlian $100

Mr. & Mrs. David & Ann Fogolin $250

Mr. & Mrs. Vahe & Virginia Mardirossian $100

Mr. Garabet Karkoutlian $50

Mr. & Mrs. Levon & Halina Keoprulian $100

Louma

Mr. & Mrs. Shahe & Maria Altounian $200

Mr. Sasun Musliyan $100

Mr. Kirkor Ozsogomonyan $150

Mr. & Mrs. Levon & Sella Kaltakjian $100

Mr. & Mrs. Alexan & Nora Baltayan $50

Membership

Yeretsgin Naira Zargarian $80

Mr. Simpat Dermen $80

Mrs. Jaklin Avrand Nazari $80

Mr. Gorgin Nazari $80

Mrs. Evon Kassabian $80

Mr. Mikael Kassabian $80

Mrs. Rakel Salibian $80

Mrs. Vergine Karabulut $80

Mr. Varoujan Karabulut $80 Mrs. Halina Keoprulian $80

Mr. Levon Keoprulian $80

94th Anniversary of HTAC

Mrs. Elina Marinosyan $300

Mr. & Mrs. Vahram & Rakel Salibian $100

General Donations

Anonymous Donor $500

Dr. & Mrs. Harry & Christine Sakarya $100

Mrs. Larissa Tshantshapanyan $100

Mr. & Mrs. Mikael & Evon Kassabian $50

Mr. Vigen Shahinian $50

Mr. & Mrs. Khoren & Nina Mouradian $100

In Memory of THE LATE SIRVART HAZAROSYAN

Miss Araxie Altounian $100

Sushant Verman $75

Mr. Beniamin Belavedjian $100

Mrs. Sonia Artinian $50

Mr. & Mrs. Hagop & Alin Gulian $150

Mr. Avak Sen $100

Ms Janet Kuyumcuoglu $50

Mr. & Mrs. Avedis & Lucy Garabedian $100

Mr. & Mrs. Haig & Yeranuhi Kelledjian $100

Mr. & Mrs. Rupen & Pirlanti Torikoglu $100

Mr. & Mrs. Hagop & Juliette Janbazian $100

Mr. Pavel S. $200

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher & Lori Tutunzis $100

Mr. Martin Sonne $500

Mr. & Mrs. Aram & Arusyak Atamer $100

Mr. & Mrs. Shahe & Maria Altounian $100

Mr. Laurence Youssef $100

Mr. Sarkis & Seta Balian $100

Ms. Sheila Smith $100

Mr. & Mrs. Aram & Tili Isnar $200

Mrs. Talin Hacat $500

Ms Nazli Kayzak-Beler $100

Mr. & Mrs. Hampar & Liz Sahsuvaroglu $100

Mr. Filbos Gevikoglu $150

Mr. & Mrs. Gazar & Diruinsa Baygin $150

Mr. & Mrs. Murat & Nida Parnakoglu $200

Mr. & Mrs. Harutiun & Seta Sahakoglu $100

Mr. Sasun Musliyan $100

Mr. & Mrs. Zareh & Haproug Arslanian $50 (Choir)

Mr. & Mrs. Toros and Arousyak Topaloglu $100

Mrs. Hripsime Dwyer $50

Mr. & Mrs. Levon & Hilda Sakaloglu $200

Dr. & Mrs. Nurel & Lena Beylerian $100

Ms. Sylvia Gatti Klein $100 Harutyun Donikyan $300

THE LATE AREKNAZ NALBANDIAN

Isabelle and Giselle Davidian $50

Mr. & Mrs. Harout & Rita Yacoubian & Family $40

THE LATE JULIET DERMEN

Mr. & Mrs. Simpat & Aida Dermen $100

THE LATE DR. NORAYR JELILYAN

Mrs. Armenouhi Kololian $50

Mr. & Mrs. Levon & Silva Mermer $100

THE LATE GREGORY DIRADOUR

Mrs. Mireille Diradour and Family $300

BELOVED DEPARTED SOULS OF FAMILY MEMBERS

Miss Alis Spanos $100

Aznif Krikor $70

Mr. & Mrs. Hrant & Zvart Ketenjian $200 Mr. & Mrs. Shahe & Setta Keshishian $100

THE LATE ZIREKIAN & CICEKCI FAMILY MEMBERS

Mr. & Mrs. Sahag & Sofia Cicelci $100

THE LATE JIRAYR & LIZA KALEMKERIAN

Mr. Hratch Kalemkerian $50

THE LATE ARPI TASHJIAN BARSAM

Dr. & Mrs. Nurel & Lena Beylerian $100

Altar Flowers

Mr. & Mrs. Levon & Sella Kaltakjian $100 (January 8)

Gharibian Family $100 (January 15)

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.

https://www.torontoarmenianchurch.com/.../sunday-school/

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 callusat4164313001ext.3