ԿՈՐՆԹԱՑԻՆԵՐՈՒՆ ԳՐՈՒԱԾ 2-ՐԴՆԱՄԱԿԷՆ 7.4-16
4RTH SUNDAY AFTER THE ASSUMPTION OF THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD EVE OF THE FAST OF THE CROSS
SYNAXIS READINGS
ISAIAH 13.1-11
2 CORINTHIANS 7.4-16 / MARK 7.31-37
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
I have spoken to you with great frankness; I take great pride in you. I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds. For when we came into Macedonia, we had no rest, but we were harassed at every turn—conflicts on the outside, fears within. But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus, and not only by his coming but also by the comfort you had given him. He told us about your longing for me, your deep sorrow, your ardent concern for me, so that my joy was greater than ever.
Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Though I did regret it I see that my letter hurt you, but only for a little while yet now I am happy, not because you were made sorry, but because
your sorrow led you to repentance. For you became sorrowful as God intended and so were not harmed in any way by us. Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. See what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what concern, what readiness to see justice done. At every point you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter. So even though I wrote to you, it was neither on account of the one who did the wrong nor on account of the injured party, but rather that before God you could see for yourselves how devoted to us you are. By all this we are encouraged.
In addition to our own encouragement, we were especially delighted to see how happy Titus was, because his spirit has been refreshed by all of you. I had boasted to him about you, and you have not embarrassed me. But just as everything we said to you was true, so our boasting about you to Titus has proved to be true as well. And his affection for you is all the greater when he remembers that you were all obedient, receiving him with fear and trembling. I am glad I can have complete confidence in you.
MARK 7.31-37
Then Jesus left the vicinity of Tyre and went through Sidon, down to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis. h There some people brought to him a man who was deaf and could hardly talk, and they begged Jesus to place his hand on him.
After he took him aside, away from the crowd, Jesus put his fingers into the man’s ears. Then he spits and touched the man’s tongue. He looked up to heaven and with a deep sigh said to him, “Ephphatha!” (which means “Be opened!”). At this, the man’s ears were opened, his tongue was loosened and he began to speak plainly.
Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone. But the more he did so, the more they kept talking about it. People were overwhelmed with amazement. “He has done everything well,” they said. “He even makes the deaf hearand themute speak.”
EVE OF THE FAST OF THE CROSS
Next Sunday, September 17th is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and our church tradition calls for a week of fasting, along with prayer and scripture study – all intended to help the faithful spiritually prepare themselves for the upcoming feast. Therefore, this Sunday September 8this the Eve (Paregentan) of the fast of the Holy Cross. The fast starts on Monday and lasts till Friday. The Saturday September 16th is Navagadig. Navagadig is a mild fasting day during which the faithful are allowed to eat fish and dairy products. Even though a number of fasts are concluded with Navagadig, on the Saturday prior to the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Navagadig is celebrated as a Feast.
Requested by Mrs. Warda Khoka
Mr. & Mrs. Vrej Jano and Maral Davidian
Mr. & Mrs. Jan Jano and Araxie Resco
Mrs. Lusin Jano
Mrs. Vera Jano
In Memory of Their beloved
THE LATE GHASSAN KHOKAZ
On the 7th day of his passing in Sweden
Requested by The Cancik and Gozum Families
In Memory of Their Beloved Mother, Mother-in-law & Grandmother
THE LATE VARTANUS CANCIK
On the 40th day of her passing
Requested by Mr. & Mrs. Hayro & Asdghik Ayvazian & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Zabel and Ms Suzi Hakhnazarian and Family
Mr. & Mrs. Hampo & Medik Harutunian
In Memory of
THE LATE ARSHALUYS KAZARIAN EHRAMJIAN
On the 40th day of her passing (in Montreal)
Requested by Roubina Dermardirosian
Edmond, Alina, Lara, and Sophie Ayvazyan
Suzie Farhadian Sarkissian and family, Anahid Farhadian Vartanian and family
Vahik Farhadian and family
In Memory of THE LATE ANOUSH FARHADIAN DERMARDIROSIAN
On the 40th day of her passing
Requested by Mr. Alexander Der Avakian and Family
In Memory of THE LATE NARGIS HAMAYAK KORBANIAN
On the 40th day of her passing in Lebanon
Requested by Mrs. Diana Paylan and son, David Paylan
Mrs. Manoushag Paylan and Members of Paylan Family
In Memory of Their Beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother and Uncle
THE LATE ALEXANDER PAYLAN
On the 1st anniversary of his passing
Requested by Samvel, Susanna and Sam Harutyunyan
Maria and Elijah Harutyunyan
Hranush, Mikael and Gayane Hovsepyan and children
Roza Shahmuradyan and Semyon Osipyan
Grigor and Gayane Shahmuradyan and children
Manvel, Susanna and Ruzanna Harutyunyan and children
Marusya Harutyunyan
In Memory of
Their Beloved Son, Brother, Father, Grandson, Nephew, Uncle and Cousin
THE LATE DAVIT HARUTYUNYAN
On the 3rd anniversary of his passing
Following the Divine Liturgy, Memorial Receptions will be hosted by In lower level of the church by the families of THE LATE ALEXANDER PAYLAN
THE LATE NARGIS HMAYAK KORBANIAN
THE LATE ANOUSH FARHADIAN DERMARDIROSIAN
THE LATE VARTANUS CANCIK
List of Donations between September 2 to 8, 2023
INMEMORYOF
THE LATE MARIE ARTINIAN
Ms. Narine Artinian $200
Mr. & Mrs. Bedros & Osana Pilavdjian $200
Ms Ani Kerametlian $100
Dr. & Mrs. Nurel and Lena Beylerian $40
Tsoler & Garine $100
Mrs. Sonia Kerekmezian $50
Mr. Berdj Artinian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Serge & Lara Chamahyan $50
Mr. & Mrs. Dikran & Knar Kerkeian $50
Mr. Kourken, Hermin & Asdkhik Altounian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Avedis & Victoria Akelian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Suzy Kaltagian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Haig & Yeranuhi Kelledjian $50
Mr. Mike Zakarian $40
Ms. Nora Keshishian $30
Mr. & Mrs. Simon & Maro Mnknjian $50
Ms. Nanor Kavafian $30
Mr. Vartan Jabraian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Sahag & Sofia Zirekyan $50
Mr. Ararad Pilavdjian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Avedis & Ardemis Moushian $50
Mr. Tony Hanneian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Nerses, Keghouhi & Son, Zohrab Belaougian $50
Mrs. Kouharik Ghazarian $50
Mr. Armen Ghazarian $30
Mrs. Nevart Kaprielian $30
Mr. & Mrs. Jean & Houry Maljian $30
Mr. Vatche Berberian $50
Ms Anjel Citak $30
Ms. Lara Topjian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Harutiun & Seta Sahakian $50
Mrs. Sara Tomasian $25
Mr. & Mrs. Aram & Marie Pilavdjian $25
Mrs. Taline Gumushdjian $100
Ms Hasmig Kurdian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory & Manouchak Buzbuzian $100
Mrs. Azadouhi Restoukian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Vartan & Margueritte Tonbazian $100
Mrs. Kadarina Bodromian $100
BEYLERIAN FAMILY'S DEPARTED SOULS
Dr. & Mrs. Nurel and Lena Beylerian $100
THE LATE SAMVEL MIRZAYANCE
Mrs. Alenoush Mirzayance - HTAC Humanitarian Fund $200
THE LATE HAMPARTZOUM SHALVARDJIAN
Mr. Peter Shalvardjian & Family $200
THE LATE AREN AVEDISSIAN
Mr. Ara Avedissian $20
THE LATE VARTANOUCH KAZANDJIAN
Mrs. Gina Papazian $100
BELOVED DEPARTED SOULS
Mrs. Hripsime Varjabedian $150
ALTARFLOWERS
Ms Vartoohi Rosa Avanesian $200 (Sept 3, 2023)
GENERALDONATION
Mr. Abraham Kalachian $100
Dr. Christian Ternamian $50
Mr. Avedis Tomasian - Women's Guild $20
GRAPEBLESSING
Mr. Arin Aharonian $50
BABYBLESSING
Mr. & Mrs. Simon & Renna OkutanCarey $150
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
The Altar Flowers are sponsored by HARUTYUNYAN FAMILY In Loving Memory of DAVIT HARUTYUNYAN
Arrangements by Flowers of the World
Since 1928, the Holy Trinity Armenian Church proudly offers a range of services that cater to the needs of our vibrant community! Contact us to discover a welcoming sanctuary where traditions thrive, hearts are nourished, and souls find solace.
REMEMBRANCE OF THE DEAD
Monday, September 18, 2023
Requiem Service at 10:30 am
At York Cemetery, Section 3 at the site of Armenian Genocide Memorial Monument 160 Beecroft Rd. Toronto M2N 5Z5
Followed by the blessing of individual graves.
To schedule the blessing of your loved ones’ graves, please contact the Church office at 416-431-3001
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ես լոյսը, դո՜ւն ես կեանքը, դո՜ւն ես քաւաութիւնը,դուն ի՜նքդ ես անմահութիւնը
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
920 Progress Ave. Toronto, ON, M1G 3T5 Tel: 416 431 3001
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