The Shogh Sunday Bulletin Issue # 209 - August 20, 2023

FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE ASSUMPTION OF THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD

SYNAXIS READINGS

PROVERBS 11.30-12.4; ZECHARIAH 2.10-13;

2 CORINTHIANS 6.16-7.1;LUKE 1.39-56

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

2 CORINTHIANS 6.16-7.1

What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said:

“I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people.”

Therefore, “Come out from them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.” And, “I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”

Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.

LUKE 1.39-56

At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the

baby in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”

And Mary said:

“My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors.”

Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.

AND OIL-BEARING WOMEN

The Armenian Apostolic Church commemorates the memory of St. Joachim and Anna together with the Oil-Bearing Women on Tuesday August 22.

According to the tradition, St. Joachim was a descendant of King David, and St. Anna was the daughter of a priest. In Nazareth there lived a rich and pious couple, Joachim and Anne. They were childless. When on a feast day Joachim presented himself to offer sacrifice in the temple, the priest asked him to stand at the end, as he was childless. Upset Joachim left the temple and climbed up the mountains, vowing not to come down until he receives a divine message from God. Having

learned the reason of the prolonged absence of her husband, Anna also devoted herself to prayer. God answered their prayers and the Angel of God brought the message, that God will grant them a child whose name will be known to the world. When the child was born, the joyful parents named their daughter Mary, which means "Illuminated” and decided to devote her to the Church.

The oil-bearing women are the first to give the good tidings of the Resurrection of our Lord. They followed Christ during the time of His earthly mission and crucifixion. The church calls them "Oil-Bearing Women" because on Sunday morning after the crucifixion and burial of our Lord Jesus Christ it was them that went to the tomb to anoint the body of Christ with aromatic witnessed the Risen God and told about it to Apostles. They were in the attic during feast of Pentecost and together with the Apostles received the graces of the Holy Spirit.

COMMEMORATION OF THE PROPHET JEREMIAH

The Holy Prophet Jeremiah, one of the four great Old Testament prophets, was son of the priest Helkiah from the city of Anathoth near Jerusalem. He lived 600 years before Christ, under the Israelite king Josiah and four of his successors. He was called to prophetic service at the age of fifteen, and Lord promised to be always with him and to watch over him. “Behold, I have put My words into your mouth. Behold, I have appointed you this day over nations and kingdoms, to root out and to pull down, to destroy and to rebuild, and to plant” (Jer. 1:9-10).

From that time for twenty-three years Jeremiah prophesied, denouncing his people for abandoning the true God and worshipping

idols, predicting sorrows and devastating wars, and the fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of Temple. For that he was imprisoned. Under the Jewish king Zedekiah his prophecy was fulfilled, when Nebuchadnezzar invaded and slaughtered many people, carried off a remnant into captivity, and Jerusalem was pillaged and destroyed. Nebuchadnezzar released the prophet from prison and permitted him to live where he wanted. The prophet remained at the ruins of Jerusalem and bewailed his nation’s misfortune. Later he was taken to Egypt by force by Jews. Even in Egypt he continued to rebuke his fellow exiles. According to a tradition, while in Egypt, Jeremiah prophesied that the King of Babylon would invade Egypt and annihilate the Jews living there. For this he was stoned to death by his exasperated fellow countrymen. There is a tradition, that 250 years later, Alexander the Great transported the relics of Prophet Jeremiah to Alexandria. The Prophet Jeremiah wrote his Book of Prophecies and also the Book of Lamentations about the desolation of Jerusalem and the Exile.

COMMEMORATION OF ST. THOMAS

On Saturday August 26 the Armenian church commemorates St. Thomas the Apostle. St. Thomas was one of 12 Apostles and was skeptical at first when other Apostles told him that Jesus had risen from

the dead and appeared to the them. Thomas said, “Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.” But later, when Jesus appeared and told Thomas to touch his wounds and behold him, Thomas showed his belief by saying, “My Lord and my God”. Jesus then said, “Thomas, “You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.” In this passage we see that not only did St. Thomas believed that Christ had resurrected and appeared to them, but he also proclaimed Christ’s divinity. (John 20:24-29)

St. Thomas is said to have traveled outside the Roman Empire to preach the Gospel. He went as far as India, where he was martyred on a hill which is now called “Mount of St. Thomas” near Madras.

Requestedby

Mrs. Warde Kogas and family, Vrej and Maral

Jan and Araxie

Lusin and Vera

InMemoryof

Their Beloved Brother and Uncle

THE LATE EDEWAR KOGAS

On the 3rd and 7th day of his passing in Syria

Requestedby

Mr. & Mrs. Abraham & Marlen Kalachian and son, Hagop

InMemoryof

THE LATE HOVAGIM DERBOGHOSSIAN

on the 7th day of his passing in Lebanon

THE LATE HAGOP KALACHIAN

On the 26th Anniversary of his passing

As well as all departed souls of KALACHIAN, BERBERIAN AND DER BOGHOSIAN FAMILIES

Requestedby

Mr. Minace Yedgarian

Ms Marina Yedgarian

Mr. Mike Murad Yedgarian

Mr. Masis Yedgarian

Chris and David Garabedian

Mr. & Mrs. Armen & Shoghig Zaratsian and Family

Mrs. Azniv Zaratsian

InMemoryof

Their beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Relative

THE LATE SATIG YEDGARIAN

On the 40th day of her passing

Requestedby

Anahit Thomassian and Family

Gharibian Family

InMemoryof

Their beloved Sister, Sister-in-law and Aunt

THE LATE JENIK GHARIBIAN

On the 40th day of her passing in Los Angeles

Requestedby

Mr. & Mrs. Zaven & Shaghig Khachadourian

Mr. & Mrs. Mgerdich & Sona Avedissian

Mrs. Vartiter Sarkissian

InMemoryof

Their Beloved Aunt

THE LATE SATIG YEDGARIAN

On the 40th day of her passing

As well as

THE LATE BAROUYR AVEDISSIAN

THE LATE SETA AVEDISSIAN

THE LATE HOVSEP KHACHADOURIAN

THE LATE GAMILA KHACHADOURIAN

Requestedby

John Hagopian

Natalie Hagopian

Mrs. Beatrice Hagopian

Mr. & Mrs. Ara and Astra Hagopian

Garen Hagopian and Caroleene MacLennan

Emma Hagopian

InMemoryof

THE LATE VARTAN HAGOPIAN

On the 1st anniversary of his passing

Requestedby

Hovsepian Family

Avedissian Family

InMemoryof

THE LATE AKABI HOVSEPIAN (passed away in Los Angeles) as well as

THE LATE BEYBOUN HOVSEPIAN

THE LATE ISKENDER HOVSEPIAN

ARAM, HOVSEP & SOUREN HOVSEPIAN

Requestedby

Mrs. Olida Dournayan

InMemoryof

THE LATE VAROUJAN DOURNAYAN

On 3rd anniversary of his passing

THE LATE KEGHANOUCH & HOVHANNES DOURNAYAN

THE LATE ELMASD & BEDROS BASMADJIAN

All deceased members of DOURNAYAN & BASMADJIAN FAMILIES

THE LATE ALICE & ANTRANIG AGUIGUIAN/ԱԿԻԿԵԱՆ AND THE LATE ALBER SARIAN

Requestedby

Mr. Ihor Kalachov & Mrs. Anush Pohosian

InMemoryof

THE LATE ANDREY KALACHOV

Requestedby Helen Hovagimian and Family

InMemoryof

THE LATE MALVINA HOVAGIMIAN

On the 5th anniversary of her passing

Requestedby

Mrs. Rita Musluyan

Mr. & Mrs. Hagop & Dalita Deokmeciyan and son, Ari

Rev. Fr. Vazken and Yeretsgin Arpi Kouzouian and daughter, Alina

InMemoryof

THE LATE ADROUSHAN MUSLUYAN

On the 17th anniversary of his passing

THE LATE YEVPIME MUSLUYAN

On the 16th anniversary of her passing

Requestedby

Mr. & Mrs. Varoojan and Madlen Zarifian

InMemoryof

THE LATE ARPIK DER BOGHOSYAN

On the 4th anniversary of her passing and

THE LATE MELKOM SARKISSIAN

On the 17th Anniversary of his passing

Following the Divine Liturgy, a memorial reception will be hosted by the families of THE LATE VARTAN HAGOPIAN and THE LATE JENIK GHARIBIAN in lower level of the church

ON THE OCCASION OF FAMILY MEMBERS’ BIRTHDAYS Arrangement by FLOWERS OF WORLD

List of Donations between August 12 to 18, 2023

GENERAL

Fr. Zareh and Yeretsgin Naira Zargarian $150

Mr. & Mrs. Allen & Sonia Atamer $1000

Ms. Sarineh Panosian $100

Mr. & Mrs. Heinz & Noyemi Benedikt $100

Mrs. Gayane Mkrtchyan $100

Mrs. Ayda Kesisyan $100

Mrs. Arusyak Atamer $150 (Women’s Guild)

Mrs. Arlene Zakarian $150

Ms. Datev Keoshkerian $50

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel & Meri N. Stajov $100

GRAPE BLESSING

Mr. & Mrs. Ohan & Anita Ohanessian $300

Mr. & Mrs. Rostom & Vivian Mirzoyan $300

Mrs. Louisa Kerim $40

Mrs. Lucy Hopyan $40

Mr. & Mrs. John & Margritt Satouri $100

Mr. Aram Safaryan $100

Ms Knarig Mehdikian $100

Mr. & Mrs. Alexan & Nora Baltayan $30

Mrs. Anaheed Hagopian $25

HUMANITARIAN

Ms Karoline Givergis $200

ALTAR FLOWERS

Anonymous Donor $100

IN MEMORY OF THE LATE HELEN ABRAHAMIANS (Correction)

Dr. Odette Abrahamians, Mrs. Violet Saydam and Mr. Alex

Abrahamian $300

Dr. Odette Abrahamians, Mrs. Violet Saydam and Mr. Alex

Abrahamian $200 (Women’s Guild)

THE LATE VARTANUS CANCIK

Mr. Suphi Tokuc

$200

Mr. Jirayr Chopuroglu $50

Mr. & Mrs. Sahin & Varteni Cancik $50

Eginliyan family $100

Mr. Haik Selelenk $50

Ms. Vera Kassabian $40

Mr. & Mrs. Arman & Mari Altun $50

Mr. & Mrs. Bogos & Rita Taskiran $100

Mr. & Mrs. Ara Gozum $100

Mr. & Mrs. Serko & Adriana Mikaelian $200

Mr. Avak Sen $100

Mrs. Takuhi Allahverdioglu $100

Mr. & Mrs. Haig & Madlen Baravyan $100

Mr. & Mrs. Kevork & Odil Sadikian $100

Mrs. Lida Kirtavit $50

Mr. & Mrs. Berj & Marine Mgerdichian $100

Mr. & Mrs. Hayik & Guluzar Goren $150

Mr. Ohannes Karabas $60

Mr. & Mrs. Alexan & Arpi Oymakas $100

Mr. & Mrs. Arto & Ani Erol-Torossian $100

Mr. Sebouh Gozum $100

Mr. & Mrs. Simon & Maggie Daghelian $50

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel & Sareen Degirmenci $50

Mr. & Mrs. Asadur & Maida Icliates $100

Ms. Ursula Rechlin $200

THE LATE BEDROS ZAKARIAN

Mr. & Mrs. Hovig & Lisa - Artin, Dzila Kouyoumdjian $50

Ms Natalia Quintal $20

Mr. Taner Mahcupyan $200

Mr. & Mrs. Dave & Arpi Wilson $200

Mr. & Mrs. Arman & Hripsime Guluyan $50

Mrs. Ani Oztakforyan and Mrs. Magi Messina $50

Mr. & Mrs. Mihran & Aida Deveci $150

Mr. & Mrs. Hagop & Nazeli Kondjaian $20

Ms Silva Keoshkerian $20

Ms Nvart Asaian$50

Mr. Serge Manouk $100

Mr. & Mrs. Harutiun & Seta Sahakian $50

Ms Alice Maltepe $100

Mr. & Mrs. Garbis & Nazli Kerestecioglu $100

Mr. & Mrs. Jirayr & Bahar Evren $50

Mr. & Mrs. Krikor & Mariam Nar $100

Mr. & Mrs. Ovagim& Satenik Tascioglu $60

Mrs. Zepur Arkarakas $25

THE

LATE GARBIS TOMARCI

Mr. & Mrs. Peter & Talar Antoniou and Family $1,000

Mr. & Mrs. Peter & Talar Antoniou and Family $1,000 (Saturday School)

THE

LATE SATIG YEDGARIAN

Mr. & Mrs. Armen & Shoghig Zaratsian $100

THE LATE ADRUSHAN & YEVPIME MUSLUYAN

Mrs. Rita Musluyan $150

THE

LATE ANOUSH DERMARDIROSIAN

Mr. & Mrs. Alexan & Nora Baltayan $50

THE LATE MARIE BALTAYAN

Mr. & Mrs. Alexan & Nora Baltayan $50

In Memory of Deceased Loved Ones

Ms Gilda Melkonian $50

THE

Mr. Zaven Khatchatourian $100

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

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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