- SHOGH
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. ARCHPRIEST FR. ZAREH ZARGARIAN
Vicar and Parish Priest
Choirmaster: Dn. Shahe Altounian
Organist: Mrs. Sona Artinian
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նախանձախնդրութիւն,
հաւանութիւն
2 CORINTHIANS 7.4-16
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 deafhearand themute speak.”
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FEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF THE HOLY MOTHER-OF-GOD
On September 8th, all traditional churches celebrate the birth of St. Mary. The birth of the Holy Mother of God in not described in the Holy Bible. We learn about it from the Holy Tradition of the Church. Her parents, Joachim and Anna, were a devout couple, who constantly prayed for a child. They vowed that if a child were born to them, they would dedicate him or her to the service of God.Their earnest prayers for a child were answered with the birth of a daughter Mary. Joachim and Hannah did not forget their promise. When Mary was three years old, her parents took her to the temple where she was dedicated. Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist was the high priest of that temple. Tradition tells us that she stayed there in the care of devoted women until she was betrothed at about the age of fourteen.
EVE OF THE FAST OF THE CROSS
Next Sunday, September 15th 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 14th 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.
We depict the sign of the Cross in our churches, on our walls and doors, on our faces and in our minds, because it is the sign of our salvation and the humility of our Lord.
(St.JohnChrysostom)
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REMEMBERANCE DAY OF 318 FATHERS OF NICEAN COUNCIL
In the early years of the Christian Church several misleading ideologies emerged that potentially led to divisions and disagrements within the Church. One of these ideologies that started spreading in IV century was the controversial view of Arius of Alexandria over the divine nature of the Son of God. According to Arius, Jesus Christ is not of the same essence as God the Father and he was created by Father. This view of Arius began to spread and disputes and opposition within the church escalated.
To settle these arising disputes, in 325 the Emperor Constantine called an Universal Assembly in the city of Nicea with the participation of 318 bishops representing all churches. The King of Armenia Terdat and St. Gregory the Illuminator were also invited to participate in this Council.
St. Gregory and King Terdat were not able to attend, and instead St. Gregory’s son Aristakes was sent as the representative of the Armenian church at the Council of Nicea. The Council condemned teachings of Arius declaring them as heretical and expelled him from Church. This Council also realized the importance of formulating the doctrine of the true Orthodox belief which became the "Nicean Creed" or "Havadamk" as well as twenty regulatory rules for church life known as canons. Aristakes brought the ‘Nicean Creed’ and the regulatory canons to Armenia. St Gregory the Illuminator invited an Episcopal Assembly, which adopted the ‘Havadamk’ and the regulatory canons and they served as the foundation of the faith for the Armenian Orthodox Church.
Requested by
Mr. John Kalaidjian
Mr. & Mrs. Brian and Wendy Kalaidjian and daughter, Danielle
Mr. Dean Kalaidjian
Ms. Bette Ounjian as well as
Ounjian, Belemjian and Kalaidjian Families
In Memory of Their beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Cousin and Relative
THE
LATE FREDA KALAIDJIAN
On the occasion of the 40th day of her passing
Requested by Mrs. Manooshag Kayayan
Mr. Garabet Sinanian
Mr. Sinan Sinanian
In Memory of Their Beloved Husband and Father
THE
LATE SARKIS SINANIAN
On the 40th day of his passing
Requested by
Mr. Gerard Keledjian
Dr. Kaspar Keledjian
In Memory of THE LATE MINAS KELEDJIAN
On the occasion of the 40th day of his passing
Requested by Babakhanian family and Mrs. Afsanh Haddad
In Memory of THE LATE ANDREH SIMONIAN
On the 1st anniversary of his passing
Requested by Mrs. Sylvia Shalvardjian
Mr. Napole Shalvardjian
Mr. & Mrs. Peter & Jennifer Shalvardjian and Family
In Memory of Their Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather
THE LATE HAMPO SHALVARDJIAN on the 3rd anniversary of his passing As well as All Deceased Members of Shalvardjian & Toufaian Family Members
Requested by
Mr. & Mrs. Sarkes & Selva Sarkissian
Mr. Ararad Sarkissian
Mr. Salvador Alvarez & Mrs. Anita Sarkissian, and children, Samuel and Layla
Mr. & Mrs. Vartevar & Natalie Sarkissian and children
Mr. Faruj Sarkissian
Mrs. Araxy Markarosian
Mrs. Nadia & Marina Numaan
Mr. Rahad Fars
Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Valanteen Dadlani and daughter Vivian
Mr. Fras Fars
Mrs. Volga Aklian and children
Mr. & Mrs. Ohanes & Zovig Markorosian
In Memory of THE LATE JANET IRMA
On the occasion of the 40th day of her passing
THE LATE GARABET SARKISSIAN
On the occasion of 3rd Month of his passing
Requested by
Samvel, Susanna and Sam Harutyunyan
Maria and Elijah Harutyunyan
In Memory of Their Beloved Son, Brother, Father and Uncle
THE LATE DAVIT HARUTYUNYAN
On the 4th anniversary of his passing
Requested by Ms Payloun Movsesian
In Memory of THE LATE APRAHAM & KHANEM MOVSESIAN THE LATE KHACHIK MOVSESIAN
On Sunday, September 8, following the Divine Liturgy, Memorial receptions will be hosted by the families of
THE LATE JANET IRMA
THE LATE GARABET SARKISSIAN and
THE LATE ANDREH SIMONIAN
In lower level of the church
Altar Flowers are Sponsored by MRS SYLVIA SHALVARDJIAN In Memory of THE LATE HAMPO SHALVARDJIAN
Arrangements by Flowers of the World
List of Donations between August 31- September 5, 2023
HTAC RENOVATION FUND
Mr. Herman Hintiryan $500
LOUMA
Mrs. Sonia Artinian $50
GENERAL
Mr. & Mrs. Yesai & Salpi Rubenyan $100
ALTAR FLOWERS
Mr. & Mrs. Hagop & Rita Artinian $100 (September 1, 2024)
IN MEMORY OF
THE LATE FREDA KALAIDJIAN
Mr. John Kalaidjian $500
Miss Bette Ounjian $250
Mary, Yervant, Nora & Talar Ounjian $200
THE LATE TELMAN BAGHDASARIAN
Mr. Stepan Martirossian $100
THE LATE DR. GARO HAIG TOPJIAN
Mr. & Mrs. Alexan & Nora Baltayan $50
Mr. & Mrs. Bedros & Sato Semerdjian $50
THE LATE MARIE ARTINIAN
Mr. & Mrs. Hagop & Rita Artinian $100
Ms. Tamar Pilavdjian $125
THE LATE AREN AVEDISIAN
Mr. & Mrs. Alexan & Lena Avedissian $20
THE LATE JANET IRMA & GARABET SARKISSIAN
Mr. & Mrs. Vartevar & Natalie Sarkissian $200List of Donations
APPRECIATION
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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
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Administrative Secretary, Betty Panossian Betty@TorontoArmenianChurch.com
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