- SHOGH
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. ՄենքգիտցանքԱստուծոյմեզիհանդէպունեցածսէրը,
AndsoweknowandrelyontheloveGodhasforus.Godis love.WhoeverlivesinlovelivesinGod,andGodinthem. (1John4:16)
COMMEMORATION OF STS.JOACHIM AND ANNA 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 27.
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.
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Եւթագաւորութիւններուվրայկայնեցուցի, Որպէսզիխլեսուփլցնեսեւկորսնցնեսուաւերես, Նաեւշինեսուտնկես»(Երեմ.1:9-10):
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 31 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.
Requested by Mrs. Anahit Khachatryan and sons, Edgar and Armen Melkonian
In Memory of Their Beloved Brother and Uncle
THE LATE DAVIT KHACHATRYAN
On the 3rd day of his passing in Spain
Requested by The Holy Trinity Armenian Church’s Parish Priest and Friends
In Memory of THE LATE ELIZA LULECIYAN
On the 40th day of her passing
Requested by The Nersesian, Shirdel and Davidian Families
In Memory of Their beloved
THE LATE VARTOUHI DERBOGHOSIANS
On the 40th day of her passing
Requested by
Ani Krikor and son, Andre Tomasian
Alis & Raffi Torosian and family
In Memory of Their Beloved Aunt
THE LATE ALICE OHANIAN
Requested by Mouradian Family
In Memory of THE LATE LEVON MOURADIAN
On the 1st anniversary of his passing
Requested by Cancik and Gozum Families
In Memory of Their Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother
THE LATE VARTANUS CANCIK
On the 1st anniversary of her passing
Requested by Mrs. Olida Dournayan and Family
In Memory of THE LATE VAROUJAN DOURNAYAN
on the 4th anniversary of his passing
As well as THE LATE KEGHANOUSH DOURNAYAN
THE LATE HOVHANNES DOURNAYAN
THE LATE ELMAS BASMADJIAN
THE LATE BEDROS BASMADJIAN
THE LATE ALICE AKIKIAN
THE LATE ANTRANIG AKIKIAN
THE LATE ALBERT SARIAN
Requested by Mrs. Sona Artinian and Family In Memory of Their beloved Husband & Father
THE LATE KEVORK ARTINIAN on the 7th anniversary of his passing As well as
THE LATE KRIKOR & MARIE ARTINIAN
THE LATE YERVANT ARTINIAN
THE LATE SOUREN ARTINIAN
THE LATE KARNIG KHANDZOGHIAN
THE LATE NERSES KHANDZOGHIAN
Requested by Mrs.Rita Musluyan
Mr.& Mrs. Hagop & Dalita Deokmeciyan and son, Ari
Rev.Fr. Vazken and Yeretsgin Arpi Kouzouian and daughter, Alina
In Memory of THE LATE ADROUSHAN MUSLUYAN
On the 18th anniversary of his passing THE LATE YEVPIME MUSLUYAN
On the 17th anniversary of her passing
Requested by Mr. & Mrs. Abraham & Marlen Kalachian and son, Hagop Kalachian
In Memory of THE LATE HAGOP KALACHIAN
On the 28th Anniversary of her passing
As well as in memory of all departed souls of Kalachian and Berberian Families
List of Donations August 17- 23, 2024
FEAST OF ASSUMPTION OF THE HOLY MOTHER & GRAPE BLESSING
(continuation)
Ms Araxie Altounian $200
Mr. & Mrs. Haig & Yeranouhi Kelledjian $100
Anonymous Donor $50
Mr. & Mrs. Kevork & Sossy Barounian $50
Ms Talin Sarkisyan $50
Mrs. Jayran Martin $50
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas & Alvart Siraki $50
To Women's Guild:
Mr. & Mrs. Andre & Seza Nazarian $270
Mrs. Taline Gumushdjian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Khatchig & Zvart Mirzoyan $200
Mr. & Mrs. Zadig & Nvart Mirzoyan $200
Mr. & Mrs. Rostom & Vivian Mirzoyan $200
GENERAL
Dn. Sahnur & Mrs. Madlen Aynaciyan $5000 (Church Renovation Fund)
LTAS Technologies Inc. $500
Mr. Henry S Abraham $200
Mrs. Siran Hambarsom $100
Mr. Garabet Sinanian $50
Mrs. Araxi Arteenian $30
Mr. & Mrs. Armen & Houri Biouss $100
Mr. & Mrs. Zadeek & Seta Hettan Gorgisian $100
LOUMA
Mr. & Mrs. Avedis & Lucy Garabedian $50
Mr. Sasoon Manoukian $50
Mrs. Sylva Kemkemian $50
ALTAR FLOWERS
Mrs. Sonia Artinian $100
MEMBERSHIP
Mrs. Sona Afarian $80
Mr. Mike Afarian $80
Mrs. Seda Shahnazarian $80
ST. SAHAG & ST. MESROB ARMENIAN SATURDAY SCHOOL
Mr. & Mrs. Peter & Talar Antoniou & Family $500 (in memory of The Late Garbis Tomarci)
IN MEMORY OF
THE LATE GARBIS TOMARCI
Mr. & Mrs. Peter & Talar Antoniou & Family $500
THE LATE ADRUSHAN & YEVPIME MUSLUYAN
Mrs. Rita Musluyan $150
THE LATE MERI ZIVER
Mr. & Mrs. Haig & Yeranouhi Kelledjian $200
THE DECESED MEMBERS OF THE MELKONIAN & ZERETIAN FAMILIES
Mr. Megurdich Melkonian $40
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
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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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