EIGHTH SUNDAY
OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
24th Anniversary of the Enthronement of HIS HOLINESS KAREKIN II
Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians
SYNAXIS READINGS
Isaiah 22.15-24
Ephesians 1:1-14
Luke 8:17-21
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
EPHESIANS
1:1-14
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us.
With all wisdom and understanding, he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.
In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.
LUKE
8:17-21
For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open. Therefore, consider carefully how you listen. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what they think they have will be taken from them.” Now Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him, but they were not able to get near him because of the crowd. Someone told him, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.” He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.”
HIS HOLINESS KAREKIN II
SUPREME
PATRIARCH
AND
CATHOLICOS OF ALL ARMENIANS
His Holiness is the 132nd successor of the first Patriarch of All Armenians, St. Krikor the Illuminator. He is the Head of the Holy Orthodox Armenian Church that has 9 million followers in Armenia and the Armenian Diaspora. The Catholicos represents the central and supreme authority of the Arm. Church. He is the president of the following: The legislative body, the National-Ecclesiastical Supreme Spiritual Council and the Episcopal committee. It is His right and responsibility to Ordain bishops, Anoint the Holy Oil/Chrism, Proclaim holidays, Assemble the National-Ecclesiastical Conferences, Make decisions related to administrative issues and establishment of dioceses.
The Catholicos is elected by the National-Ecclesiastical Conferences and is anointed by 3 to 12 bishops for the duration of his life.
His title is Supreme Archbishop and Catholicos of All Armenians. The full title, however, is:
HIS HOLINESS KAREKIN II SERVANT OF JESUS CHRIST, WITH THE MERCY OF GOD & THE WILL OF THE NATION
ARCHBISHOP AND CATHOLICOS OF ALL ARMENIANS, SUPREME PATRIARCH OF THE ENTIRE NATION OF THE PREFERRED SEE OF ARARAD OF THE HOLY ORTHODOX MOTHER CHURCH OF ETCHMIADZIN
In October 27, 1999, the National-Ecclesiastical Holy Conference elected Him as Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians and was ordained and anointed in November 4 of the same year.
THE HOLY ARCHANGELS GABRIEL AND MICHAEL AND ALL THE HEAVENLY HOSTS
On November 11the Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of the Supreme Commanders Michael and Gabriel and of the other bodiless and heavenly hosts. The angels are immortal celestial beings, spiritual, independent, always moving, serving God. In Hebrew, the word 'Angel' means servants and messengers of God.
According to Dionysius of Areopagus (Areopagite), there are nine orders of Celestial beings – the Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, Dominions, Powers, Authorities, Principalities, Archangels and Angels. They are divided into three Hierarchies: – upper, middle, and lower.
In the Upper Hierarchy are included the three Ranks: The Seraphim, Cherubim and Thrones. The Middle Angelic Hierarchy consists of three Ranks: Dominions, Powers, and Authorities. In the Lower Hierarchy are included the three Ranks: Principalities, Archangels, and Angels.
Archangel is a title given to an angel of high rank in the celestial hierarchy and their names are given based on nature of their service.
The Archangel Michael, whose name in Hebrew means “who is like God,” is the leader of the celestial armies. He is considered to be the protector of Christians against the devil. In Christian art he is often shown with a sword and wearing an armor.
The Archangel Gabriel, whose name in Hebrew means “strength of God,” is one of God’s chief messengers. He was God’s messenger to Daniel to explain his vision (Dan. 8:16-26) and prophecy (Dan. 9:21-27). He also foretold the birth of John the Baptist to Zachariah and was chosen to announce St. Mary the forthcoming birth of Christ and that she will become the mother of Our Lord. (Luke 1:11-21). The Archangel Raphael, whose name in Hebrew means "ointment of God'', is known for his healing powers and he also carries our prayers to God.
DID YOU KNOW?
There are many records in the history of the Armenian Church about angels. The most familiar of them is the story of St. Gregory the Illuminator, who was visited by his guardian angel while imprisoned in the pit. Also, it was God's angel who let the Princess Khosrondoukht know, that after 14 year of captivity in the pit (Khor Virab), St. Gregory was still alive and he was the one, who could cure the ailing King Tirdates.
After appointing his son Aristakes as the Catholicos, St. Gregory retired to the mountains, where he led a monastic life. Here, he prayed to God to send him an angel, that could answer his questions about what happens to souls of righteous and unrighteous after they die. God answered St. Gregory's prayer and sent him an angel. Occasionally visited by the angel, St. Gregory received the answers to his questions. Whatever he learned from the angel, St. Gregory passed to his son Aristakes, while he was visiting him in the mountains.
Requested by
Mrs. Verjik Babakhany
Mrs. Carol Parseghian & Mr. Armen Babayan and children, Daniel and Lilian
Ms. Katherine Parseghian
Mrs. Lida Parseghian & Mr. Ludvig Haghverdian
Eric and Eileen Haghvardian and families
In Memory of Their Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Uncle
THE LATE EDIK PARSEGHIAN
On the 7th day of his passing in Tehran, Iran
Requested by
Mr. & Mrs. Sami & Lala Abraham & Family
In Memory of THE LATE MAKROUHI KERESTEJIAN-OHANNESSIAN on the 40th day of her passing
THE LATE ZAREH AVEDISSIAN
On the 4th anniversary of his passing
Requested by
Mr. Hagop Daniel
In Memory of His Beloved Sister
THE LATE ZABEL DANIEL AMINIAN
On the 1st anniversary of her passing
Requested by Mrs. Alice Minassian
Mr. & Mrs. Raffi and Carla Shahinian and children, Andre and Taleen
Mr. & Mrs. Ara and Mariam Nercessian
In Memory of Their Beloved Husband, Father & Grandfather
THE LATE AGOP NERCESS NERCESSIAN
On the 1st anniversary of her passing
Requested by Mrs. Alice Minassian and Family
THE LATE ZABEL NERSESSIAN MOVSISYAN
On 10th anniversary of her passing
Requested by
Mr. and Mrs. Avedis and Nora Oudabachian and children, Garen and Naïri
Mr. and Mrs. Hayk and Tamar Nar and children Daniel and Marcus
In Memory of Their Beloved Father and Grandfather
THE LATE PIERRE MAZLOUMIAN
On the 3rd anniversary of his passing Grandmother and Great-Grandmother
THE LATE KARDINE DIVANIAN KERMADJIAN
On the 16th anniversary of her passing Grandfather and Great-Grandfather
THE LATE APRAHAM KERMADJIAN
On the 42nd anniversary of his passing
Requested by
Mrs. Diana Bogosyan
Mr. & Mrs Serge and Nadya Bogosyan and children Adrian and Mateo
In Memory of THE LATE DEACON DR. AVEDIS
BOGOSYAN
On the 9th anniversary of his passing
Requested by
Sasnuhi, Sasvart and Sasun Musliyan
In Memory of Their Beloved Mother
THE LATE NAZELI MUSLIYAN
On the 26th anniversary of her passing
As well as all deceased members of Musliyan & Mardikyan Families
Requested by
Mr. & Mrs. Rostom & Vivian Mirzoyan
In Memory of THE LATE MISAK MELKON MIRZOYAN
On the 20th anniversary of his passing
Requested by
Nataliya, Marina and Viktoriya Milikhiny
Tigran, Nuriya and Violetta Osipov
Zamira and Lillian Yukhtman
In Memory of Beloved Mother and Grandmother
THE LATE MADYKHIYA OSIPOVA and
Beloved Father and Grandfather
THE LATE VLADIMIR OSIPOV
List of Donations between October 26 – November 1, 2024
ANNUAL BAZAAR (Women'sGuild)
Mrs. Anita Ohanessian $200
GENERAL
Dn. Garbis & Mrs. Seta Cicekian $100
Mr. Armond Shaverdian $100
Dr. Nana Sogomonian $300
IN MEMORY OF THE LATE FRED NAZARIAN
Mrs. Virginia Misakyan $100
Mrs. Frances Kandaharian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Masis & Ayda Afarian $100
THE
LATE RAFE CHILINGIRIAN
Mr. & Mrs. Hrand & Zenoont Mirzian $30
Mr. & Mrs. Kerakos Nerces $50
Dr. & Mrs. Sami & Seta Garabetian $150
THE LATE ARAKEL ARAKELIAN
Mr. & Mrs. Dikran & Ani Tourosian $100
Mrs. Maria Panossian $100 (St. Sahag St. Mesrob Armenian Saturday School)
Mr. Raffi Maksoudian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Khatchig & Thskouhi Torossian $100
THE LATE AVEDIS BOGOSYAN
Mrs. Diana Bogosyan $100
THE LATE SIRVART KURDIAN AND DEPARTED SOULS OF THE EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS
Mrs. Arpiné Altounian $200
Ms Hasmig Kurdian $100
Miss Araxie Altounian $200
MEMBERSHIP
Mr. Ohannes Tchaglassian $80
Mrs. Grace Tchaghlassian $80
Ms Hasmig Kurdian $80
Ms Jasmin Jenkins $80
LOUMA
Mr. Sasoon Manoukian $50
Lucin $50
ALTAR FLOWERS - October27
Mr. & Mrs. Massis and Anita Roshanian $100
APPRECIATION
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HOLY TRINITY
ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH
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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