SYNAXIS READINGS
ACTS: 5:34-6:7
JAMES 3:1-12
JOHN 1:1-17
MORNING SERVICE at 9:30 am
DIVINE LITURGY at 10:30 am
Celebrated by:
REV. FR. HAYARI TANASHIAN
Pastor’s Assistant
Choirmaster Dn. Shahe Altounian
Organist Mrs. Sona Artinian
JAMES 3:1-12
Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.
When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the wholecourseofone’slifeonfire,andis itselfsetonfirebyhell.
All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind, but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? My brothers and sisters, can a fig tree bear olive, or a grapevine bear fig? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.
JOHN 1:1-17
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome a it.
There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.
The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’swill,butbornofGod.
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
(John testified concerning him. He cried out, saying, “This is the one I spoke about when I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’”) Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
տիրող հոգեւոր մթնոլորտը:
շարականներու մեկնութեան, Նոր Կիրակին իր մէջ կը բովանդակէ մարդկային կեանքի վերանորոգութեան խորհուրդը:
NEW SUNDAY AND EASTERTIDE
The Sunday following Easter is known as "New Sunday or Gergnazadig". Its purpose is to emphasize the wondrous Resurrection of our Lord, with only minor variables in the hour’s services.
The 50 days from Easter to the Sunday of Pentecost is called Eastertide (Hinounk). This entire period is dedicated solely to the mystery of the Resurrected Savior's encounters with His Apostles and
followers during that period. Originally, during these fifty days, according to the church traditions, the faithful did not fast. But starting from XII century, from the 40th day of Hinunk, the Feast of the Ascension, the regular fasting on Wednesdays and Fridays was observed.
Just like before Easter we have 50 days of mourning a preparation period of Great Lent, the church also established this 50-day period after Easter, to celebrate the glorious Resurrection of Christ.
Each Sunday of Eastertide has a specific name as well: New Sunday (first Sunday after Easter), Green Sunday (second Sunday after Easter), Red Sunday (third Sunday after Easter), Apparition of the Holy Cross (fourth Sunday after Easter), Ascension falls on Thursday, Second Palm Sunday (sixth Sunday after Easter) - (Sixth, Pentecost (seventh Sunday after Easter).
Requestedby
Mr. & Mrs. Edik Keshishi and Shakeh Ayvazian and daughter, Melanie Keshishi
InMemoryof
Sister, Sister-in-law and Aunt THELATEOFFIKKESHISHI
On 40th day of her passing in Los Angeles
Requestedby
Mrs. Araxie Artinian
Mrs. Arusiag Artinian
Mr. Avedis Artinian
InMemoryof
Their Beloved Cousin
THELATEARMENMINASTOROSSIAN
on 40th day of his passing in Baghdad
Requestedby
Mr. & Mrs. Hampo & Rita Ketenjian and Armen Ketenjian
Sarkissian Family
Ketenjian Family
InMemoryof
THELATEHAGOPSARKISSIAN
On 40th day of his passing
Requestedby
Mr. Galust Mehrabian
Andreh Mehrabian and Adel
Anna Mehrabian, Siblings and their families
InMemoryof
Their beloved Wife, Mother, Sister and Aunt
THELATENAZLOUHIVARTANIAN
On 1st Anniversary of her passing
Requestedby
Mr. & Mrs. Kegham and Vivian Kokorian
Mr. Mrs. Armen and Natasha Kokorian, Jacob and Sienna
InMemoryof
Their beloved Son, Brother, and Uncle THELATEGAROKOKORIAN
on 4th anniversary of his passing
Requestedby
Mrs. Calabrina Boyajian and son, Sarmen
Drs. Armen & Talar Parajian and son, Arto
Mr. Garen Boyajian & Dr. Georgia Christodoulou and daughter, Lyla Boyajian
Mr. and Mrs. Nicolas & Shoushan Fathallah and family
Mr. and Mrs. Sebouh & Armine Boyajian and family
InMemoryof
Their Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Uncle
THELATEARABOYAJIAN
On 2nd anniversary of his passing
RequestedBy
All Relatives
InMemoryof
THELATEARA,ZVARTANDKRIKORBOYAJIANS
THELATEVAHAN&SATENIGKHACHADOURIANS
ALLDECEASEDMEMBERSOF
THEVOSGEMOROUKIANFAMILY
Requestedby
Mr. Harutune Ketenjian
Mr. & Mrs. Hrant and Zvart Ketenjian
Mr. Albert Ketenjian
Mr. & Mrs. Hampartsum and Rita Ketenjian
Armen Ketenjian
Mr. & Mrs. John and Suzan Ketenjian
Linda and Vartan Ketenjian
InMemoryof
Their beloved Aunt and Great-Aunt
THELATEOSANNAKETENJIAN
On the 1st anniversary of her passing
Also,inmemoryof
THEDECEASEDMEMBERSOF
THEKETENJIAN,HAGOPIAN,SARKISSIAN,SELEKI, MANOUKIAN,GULAKHJIANANDCHIFTELIANFAMILIES
RequestedBy
Mrs. Anahid Hagopian and daughters, Alice, Manoushag & Zvart
InMemoryof
THELATEANTRANIG&MARYAMBONDJOUKIAN
THELATEPAPKEN,LEVON,HAGOP,&LOUSINBONDJOUKIAN
THELATEYEZNIG&AZADTEGHARARIAN
THELATESAMSONHAGOPIAN, THELATEARAMANOUGIAN
THELATEPAPKENSTEPANIAN, THELATEBAYDZARTEGHARARIAN
On 3rd anniversary of her passing
Requestedby
Mr. Ara Derkevorkian
Mr. & Mrs. Raffi & Aline Nalbandian and children, Mika, Sasha & Valentina
Mr. & Mrs. Serdal & Arda Citak and children, Saro, Ari & Greg
InMemoryof
Their Beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother
THELATEALICEDERKEVORKIAN
On 17th anniversary of her passing
Requestedby
Mr. & Mrs. Ara and Annie Derkevorkian
InMemoryof
Her Beloved Brother
THELATEVAHRAMBEDROSSIAN
On 3rd anniversary of his passing
Requestedby
Mrs. Lorans and daughters, Mariam and Alis Sarkisian
InMemoryof
Their Beloved Husband and Father
ARISSARKISIAN
Their Beloved Deceased Family Members
SIANOSSARKISIAN
HAYKANUSHVARTAN
MISAKNALBANDIAN
MUNANALBANDIAN
ADIBAALKASSAMUEL
NOUR-JIHANALKASSAMUEL
KATHERINEBOGHOS
SAMUELALKASMURAD
ZOHAIRMHRANSHRKIGIAN
RequestedBy
Mrs. Christine Martin
InMemoryof
THELATEMICHAELJOSEPHMARTIN and VERONICAMARTIN
RequestedBy
Ms. Suzan Tezcaner
InMemoryof
Beloved Mother
THELATELUCYERAMIAN
Beloved Uncle
THELATESURENERAMIAN
Beloved Grandmother
THELATEFILOMENERAMIAN and
THELATEVAHRAM&ANIJAMGOCHIAN
Requestedby
Mrs. Alis Avakian
Mrs. Ani Vosgerichian
Mrs. Astine Markey
InMemoryof
THELATEMINAS&BAYDZARVOSGERICHIAN
THELATENOUBAR,HAROUTYOUN
ANDSIROUNVOSGERICHIAN
The Altar Flowers are sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Kegham and Vivian Kokorian
Mr. Mrs. Armen and Natasha Kokorian
In loving memory of GARO KOKORIAN ***
Arrangements by Ann’s Flowers
List of Donations Between April 8- 14, 2023
Easter Offering
Mr. Richard Sevazlian $10,000
Mr. & Mrs. Allen & Sonia Atamer $1,000
Mr. Mego Megardichian $500
Mr. & Mrs. Garbis Norian $1000
Mrs. Meri Nersisyan $300
Anonymous donor $300
Anonymous donor $300
Ms Vartuhi Simonian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Fahak & Patel Danial $100
Miss Yerevan Meherian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Miran & Tamar Nissan $50
Ms Vivian Istifan $100
Ms Sue Mouradian $100
Mr. Yeghia Nersessian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Jirayr & Bahar Evren $100
Mrs. Grace Eudemishlian $100
Mrs. Siran Hambarsom $100
Ms Taleen Chouljian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Hamparsum & Liz Sahsuvaroglu $100
Ms Rita Chemilian $150
Mr. Megurdich Melkonian $20
Mr. & Mrs. Levon and Zvart Adjemian $60
Mr. Zadig Mirzoyan $200
Mrs. Rose Meutemedian $25
Ms Anahid Mamourian $500
Mr. & Mrs. Jirayr & Zarminee Yeretsian $100
Mrs. Maral Der Mardirossian $70
Mr. & Mrs. Mikael & Evon Kassabian $50
Mrs. Marie Haddad $50
Mrs. Vartuhi Ficici $100
Ms Alexia Citak $100
Mrs. Nadia Garabedian $100
Ms Taline Baltayan $100
Mr. & Mrs. Ohannes & Anjel Citak $50
Mr. Serdal Citak $50
Mr. & Mrs. Garbis O. & Armaveni Kaya $30
Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis and Seta Balian $100
Ms Hilda Eramian $20
Miss Nadya Hamparian $50
Mrs. Arpiné Altounian $200
Mr. & Mrs. John & Silvia Alexanian $100
Mrs. Anaheed Hagopian $50
Dr. & Mrs. Harry & Christine Sakarya $100
Mr. & Mrs. Harutyun & Alis Akcasu $200
Mr. Levon Arakelian $100
Mr. Khatcho Yazedjian $25
Mr. Garabet Karkoutlian $75
Mr. & Mrs. Harutiun & Seta Sahakian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Bedros & Aurora Kashkarian $100
Mr. Varouj Sarkissian $200
General Talin Hacoupian $100
Mr. George Ternamian $50
Mr. & Mrs. John & Margritt Satouri $500
Mr. & Mrs. Aram & Arusyak Atamer $150
Mr. & Mrs. Andre & Seza Nazarian $250 (Women's Guild)
Membership 2023
Mrs. Ani Demircioglu $80
Mr. Ohannes Demircioglu $80
Mrs. Liz Sahsuvaroglu $80
Mr. Hamparsum Sahsuvaroglu $80
Ms Anjel Citak $80
Louma
Mr. Pedros Chinchinian $100
Anonymous Donor $100
Mr. & Mrs. Rostom & Vivian Mirzoyan $50
Mr. & Mrs. Ardashes & Hripsik S. Sinani $200
Ms Taline Baltayan $50
Mr. & Mrs. Zadig & Nvart Mirzoyan $100
Anonymous Donor $50
Mr. & Mrs. Avedis & Lucy Garabedian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Avedis & Ardemis Moushian $100
Mrs. Arpiné Altounian $100
Mrs. Loussward Babapour $50
Mr. & Mrs. Noubar & Nazen Takessian$50
Mrs. Alenoush Mirzayance $40
Mrs. Arpiné Altounian $50 (Sunday School)
Mr. Yervant Chouljian $100 (Women's Guild)
Mrs. Hasmig Meherian $100
Donations to Barev Centre
Sponsor of Barev Centre's 2nd Annual Table Tennis Tournament
Anonymous Donor $500
Barev Youth
Anonymous Donor $500
In Memory of The Late Serge Davoudi
Mr. Varoujan & Armine Ghanbari $100
The Late Michael Joseph Martin, Veronica Martin
Mrs. Christine Martin $100
In Memory of The Late Garo Kokorian
Mr. & Mrs. Kegham and Vivian Kokorian $100
Beloved Souls of Departed Family Members
Mrs. Inga Shekoyan $20
The Late Kamer & Shant Basmajian
Knar Basmadjian $200
Departed Souls of Boyajian, Khachadourian & Vosgemoroukian Families
Mr. Sebouh Boyajian $200
Departed Souls of Bedikian Family
Ms Maral Bedikian-Harb $150
The Late Dikranouhi Shahinian
Mrs. Keghouhi Azazian and Family $300
