Shogh Sunday Bulletin Issue # 190 APRIL 9, 2023

ACTS 1:15-26

MARK 16:2-8

MORNING SERVICE at 9:30 am

DIVINE LITURGY at 10:30 am

Celebrated by:

REV. ARCHPRIEST FR. ZAREH ZARGARIAN

Vicar and Parish Priest

Choirmaster Dn. Shahe Altounian Organist Mrs. Sona Artinian

ACTS 1:15-26

In those days Peter stood up among the believers (a group numbering about a hundred and twenty) and said, “Brothers and sisters, d the Scripture had to be fulfilled in which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through David concerning Judas, who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus. He was one of our number and shared in our ministry.”

(With the payment he received for his wickedness, Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong, his body burst open and all his intestines spilled out. Everyone in Jerusalem heard about this, so they called that field in their language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)

“For,” said Peter, “it is written in the Book of Psalms: “‘May his place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in it,’ and, “‘May another take his place of leadership.’

Therefore, it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus was living among us, beginning from John’s baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of his resurrection.”

So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs.” Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.

MARK 16:2-8

Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?”

But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed.

“Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.’”

Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid.

EVE OF FEAST OF THE HOLY RESSURECTION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST AND HOLY EASTER

The Feast of the Glorious Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ or Easter is one of the five tabernacle feasts of the Armenian Church. Accordingly, on Easter Eve( Holy Saturday) the Jrakalouyts Divine Liturgy is celebrated in churches, which commemorates Christ’s destruction of hell and His liberation of righteous souls. Usually, the Divine Liturgy in Armenian church is celebrated on Sundays, but twice a year on the Eves of Holy Nativity and the Holy Resurrection the Liturgy is celebrated on Saturday night.

The Feast of the Holy Easter is preceded by a long period of fasting, the Great Lent and the weeklong fast of the Holy Week. According to traditions of Armenian church, the new day (Easter

Sunday) begins following the Jrakalouyts Evening Service, which means after the Divine liturgy the 48 days long fasting is over.

After the Jrakalouyts Mass people gather together at a dinner table with friends and family , to celebrate the Holy Resurrection of our Lord and Savior.

On Easter Sunday, a morning service is conducted, the Andastan Service is performed where the four corners of the world are blessed and the Divine Liturgy is celebrated. On Easter the faithful welcome each other on the occasion of the Glorious Resurrection of Christ:

Greeting: “Christ is Risen from the dead”

Answer :“Blessed is the Resurrection of Christ.”

The most popular custom associated with Easter is dying the eggs especially in red, which symbolizes the colour of blood that our Lord shed for the salvation of humankind. Children would also play a game of cracking Easter eggs.

Following Easter a fifty-day period of Hinounk begins, which concludes on the feast of Pentecost. This period is dedicated to the mystery of Resurrection of the Lord, and is a Dominical period.

‘I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?’

11:24-26)

DID YOU KNOW?

In some regions of Armenia, there was a tradition to fast all day (no food or drink) on Holy Saturday till the Jrakajouyts Mass. Only after receiving Holy Communion during the Mass the would eat.

The Armenian Church celebrates the Easter Feast on the first Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox, with 35 days moveability, Easter can fall between March 22 and April 25.

In some parts of Armenia, the Easter is called Medz Zadig, and the feast ofNativityandTheophanyiscalledBezdigZadig.

JESUS APPEARS TO THOMAS

Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!”

But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”

A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” (John 20.24-29)

վրայ, ուր խաչելութենէ յետոյ հանգչած էր Քրիստոսի մարմինը: Քանի որ

. Կրակիիջեցմանարարողութեանը

FEAST OF HOLY EASTER IN JERUSALEM

This year the Armenian Apostolic, the Orthodox, Catholic Christians and other Christian denominations will celebrate the Easter on April 16.

In Old Jerusalem, on Saturday night the pilgrims wait for the divine Easter miracle of Holy Fire at the recently renovated Church of the Holy Sepulcher. The decent of Holy Fire is a miracle that occurs every year the day preceding Easter. The ceremony takes place in the most venerated place for all Christians the tomb of Jesus Christ at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. It is conducted by the Greek and Armenian Orthodox churches, and begins with the extinguishing of all lights in the church.

The Greek Patriarch and the Armenian Patriarch, or their representatives, enter the Holy Tomb, kneel down in front of the Tomb, pray and wait for the miracle of the descent of the Holy Fire. After a tense wait, a flame suddenly appears. They lit candles and pass out of holes on either side of the tomb to torch-bearers from the Greek and Armenian churches through two windows located in the wall of the Angel’s Chapel. The pilgrims from around the world light up candles, lamps and torches from it.

"We believe that on this day, the Holy Fire descends from heaven and lights up the lamp within the Tomb of Christ, thereby symbolizing the resurrection of Christ and his victory over death," the Armenian Patriarchate notes. The descent of fire from heaven is one of the greatest miracles of Christianity.

According to new reports, this year as well, the Holy Fire descended in the tomb of our Savior, where His body was placed after Crucifixion.

Քեզ, իմ կեանքի բոլոր օրերուն»։

Սիրելիներս, թող Քրիստոսի Սուրբ Յարութեան

PARISH PRIEST’S EASTER MESSAGE

Christ is Risen from Among the Dead

“Do not fear, only believe.” Mark 5:36

Dear faithful in Christ,

It is with great joy that I hereby share the good news of the glorious Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, that symbolizes the absolute victory of light and eternal life on darkness and death.

Our daily life is full of difficulties and unforeseen illnesses, which naturally concern us and fill us with fear.

I urge you to remember that God always guards over those who believe in Him.

On the feast of Holy Easter, the resurrected Christ addresses us with the following words, «Do not fear, only believe. »

It is with faith and heartfelt prayers that we disperse our concerns and overcome all the dangers and temptations that arise before us.

Hence, being renewed by the light and faith of the Holy Resurrection, let us together glorify God by saying, «Glory to Your Resurrection, Lord. I shall not stop blessing You, Jesus Christ, during the days of my life. »

Dear faithful, may the lifegiving light and peace of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you now and forever.

Praying for the health and well being of you all,

Yours in prayer,

Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian

Vicar of the Armenian Holy Apostolic Church Diocese of Canada

Parish Priest of Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church

List of Donations between April 1- 7, 2023

EASTER OFFERING

Dr. & Mrs. Raffi & Sonia Chouljian $1,000

Mrs. Mireille Diradour & Family $300

Mr. & Mrs. Mihran & Lara Egavian $150

Mr. & Mrs. Arshak & Ani Ederyan $20

Mr. Artine Terzian $150

Mrs. Sela Tossounian $100

Mr. & Mrs. Avedis & Juliette Gizirian $300

Dr. & Mrs. Harry & Christine Sakarya $30

Ms Aida Gaizagian $100

Mrs. Hilda Cizmeciyan $30

Mr. & Mrs. Berc & Zvart Kirmiziyan $50

Mr. & Mrs. Maiss & Anahit Azadkhanian $50

Mrs. Lorans Ohanis Nalbandian $100

Ms Makrouhi Kababjian $100

Mrs. Loussward Babapour $100

Ms Elisabeth Diradour $200

Mr. & Mrs. Khatchig & Zevart Mirzoyan $200

Mr. & Mrs. Rostom & Vivian Mirzoyan $200

Mr. & Mrs. Raffi & Carla Shahinian $100

Ms Iana Kaspariants $100

Mr. Ohannes Boyrazian $100

Mr. & Mrs. Kevork & Sossy Barounian $50

Mr. & Mrs. Wannes & Takuhi Mouradian $100

Mr. & Mrs. Gharahbik & Maryam Nevasartian $100

Dn. Ara and Mrs. Shake Anmahouni & Family $300

Dr. & Mrs. Raymond & Elizabeth Kevork $200

Mrs. Lisa Gabrielli $100

Mr. & Mrs. Dikran & Nayiri Kalaydjian $40

Mr. & Mrs. Artur & Osanna Oganyan $100

Mrs. Mariane Simonian $100

Mr. Levon Keoprulian $100

Mr. Missak Komedissian $50

Mr. Henry S Abraham $100

Ms Lina Simon $100

Mr. Haroutiun Darakjian $100

Mr. Nazar Simon $100

Mr. Aziz Bozuk $20

Mr. & Mrs. Harutyun & Mrs. Rita Yacoubian $100

GENERAL

Mr. & Mrs. Vatche & Niver Rubenyan $60

Mr. & Mrs. Wanis & Anahid Der-Boghossian $100

Ms Sima Kerestecioglu $20

Mr. & Mrs. Alexan & Nora Baltayan $50 (Women's Guild)

Mr. & Mrs. Hovig & Taline Moushian $50 (Women's Guild)

Mrs. Rose Marie Kilajian $100 (Women's Guild)

Mr. & Mrs. Andranik & Hasmik Movsisyan $100

Mrs. Sona Mirzoyan $100

Mr. & Mrs. Magar & Sophie Kuzuyan $50 (Women's Guild)

GOOD FRIDAY FLOWERS

Mr. Henry S Abraham $100

Mr.& Mrs. Sonia Simon-Atamer $150

Miss Jenia Aramian $100

Ms Lina Simon $100

Mr. Nazar Simon $100

MEMBERSHIP 2023

Ms Novart Aharonian $80

Mr. Vatche Rubenyan $80

Mrs. Niver Rubenyan $80

Ms Aleena Rubenyan $40

Ms Isabelle Rubenyan $40

Mrs. Karolin Irapetian $80

Mr. Edik Gragrisian $80

Mr. David Givergis $80

Mrs. Loussward Babapour $80

Mrs. Yeranuhi Kelledjian $80

Mr. Haig Kelledjian $80

Mrs. Carla Shahinian $80

Mr. Raffi Shahinian $80

Mrs. Evelyn Papazian $80

Mr. Berge Papazian $80

Mr. Nechan Mandjlekian $80

Mrs. Diana Mandjlekian $80

Mrs. Sofia Zirekyan $80

Mr. Sahag Cicekci $80

Mrs. Hasmig Darakjian $160 (2022 & 2023)

ALTAR FLOWERS (APRIL 2, 2023)

Mr. Daniel Boyadjian $100

LOUMA

Mr. & Mrs. Khatchig & Zevart Mirzoyan $100

Mr. Abraham Kandaharian $100

IN MEMORY OF

The Late Boghos Kelledjian on 19th anniversary of his passing

Mr. & Mrs. Haig & Yeranouhi Kelledjian $100

The Late Berdjouhi Papazian

Mrs. Gina Papazian $100

MAUNDY THURSDAY

(Women's Guild)

Mrs. Louisa Kerim $200

Mrs. Irma Taylor $100

Mrs. Lena Kerim $100

Mrs. Gina Papazian Okutan $100

Mr. & Mrs. Nazar & Hermine Madjarian $20

Mrs. Siroun Menzikyan $20

Mrs. Silva Kurkjian $50

Mrs. Sirvart Mikaelian $20

Mrs. Seda Kandaharian $20

Mr. Madat Mamourian $25

Mr. & Mrs. Murat & Luiz Karakas $50

Mrs. Vartouhi Zaroukian $20

Mrs. Jayran Martin $50

Marie Kababjian $30

Mrs. Yeranuhi Isnar $100

Mrs. Ani Migirdicyan $50

Mrs. Diana Bogosyan $50

Mrs. Makruhi Karak $50

Mrs. Azniv Salibian $50

Ms Sonia Minassian $70

APPRECIATION

We thank all our donors for supporting Holy Trinity Armenian Church through their heartfelt donations. If you prefer to stay anonymous, please contact the Church office and inform the administration.

Donations may be made

Over the phone: 416 431 3001

E-transfer via: info@TorontoArmenianChurch.com Cheques payable to: HTAC

We thank you sincerely for your support!

The Holy Trinity Armenian Church's Sunday School Registration continues for children 4 years and older.

Kindly complete the registration form online to include your child(ren) for the year 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 call us at 416 431 3001

Vicar of Armenian Church Canadian Diocese and Parish Priest Rev. Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian

Pastor’s Assistant Rev. Fr. Hayari Tanashian

Church Office Hours: Monday to Friday - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Executive Secretary, Ani Sarvarian

Ani@TorontoArmenianChurch.com

Administrative Secretary, Betty Panossian

Betty@TorontoArmenianChurch.com

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