Shogh Sunday Bulletin Issue # 189 APRIL 26, 2023

PALM SUNDAY

SYNAXIS READINGS

SONG OF SONGS 1:1-2:3

ZECHARIAH 9:9-15

PHILIPPIANS 4:4-7

MATTHEW 20:29-21:17

MORNING SERVICE at 9:30 am

DIVINE LITURGY at 10:30 am

CHILDREN’S PROCESSION at 12:30 p.m

OPENING OF THE GREAT DOOR at 1:00 p.m

Celebrated by

REV. ARCHPRIEST FR. ZAREH ZARGARIAN

Vicar and Parish Priest

Choirmaster Dn. Shahe Altounian

Organist Mrs. Sona Artinian

As Jesus and his disciples were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed him. Two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was going by, they shouted, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”

The crowd rebuked them and told them to be quiet, but they shouted all the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”

Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want me to do for you?” he asked.

“Lord,” they answered, “we want our sight.”

Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed him.

As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”

This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:

“Say to Daughter Zion,

‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey,

and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”

The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,

“Hosanna b to the Son of David!”

“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”

“Hosanna d in the highest heaven!”

When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”

The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”

Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. “It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ e but you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’”

The blind and the lame came to him at the temple, and he healed them. But when the chief priests and the teachers of the law saw the wonderful things he did and the children shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David,” they were indignant.

“Do you hear what these children are saying?” they asked him.

“Yes,” replied Jesus, “have you never read,

“‘From the lips of children and infants you, Lord, have called forth your praise’”

And he left them and went out of the city to Bethany, where he spent the night.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Col. 3:15

Օրհնեա՜լ է ան՝ որ կու գայ Տէրոջը անունով: Ովսաննա՜ ամենաբարձր վայրերուն մէջ»: Յիսուս Երուսաղէմ մտաւ աւանակի վրայ նստած` որպէս խոնարհութեան

PALM SUNDAY

This Sunday April 2, is the last Sunday of Great Lent, the Palm Sunday. On Palm Sunday, we remember and celebrate Christ’s triumphant entry to Jerusalem, humbly riding on the foal of a donkey. As Jesus rode into Jerusalem with his disciples and followers, people welcomed Him with palms, olive branches and cries of Hosanna (Glory to God!). In commemoration of Lord’s entry to Jerusalem the Church is decorated with palms and olive branches. Later the blessed olive and palm branches are distributed to the faithful.

On Palm Sunday the Armenian Church holds "Opening of the Doors" (Trnpatsek) service, symbolic of our entrance into the heavenly Jerusalem. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which commemorates the events, that happened on the last days of Christ's earthly life. The Holy Week concludes on Easter, when we celebrate the miraculous Recreation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

OPENING OF THE DOORS CEREMONY (Drnbatsek)

On Palm Sunday the faithful gather at church for the Opening of the Doors ceremony. This service is unique to the Armenian Church. It symbolizes the opening of the gates to the Kingdom of God. The Ceremony is performed in a form of a dialogue. The priest kneels in the front of the closed curtain asks for compassionate forgiveness on behalf of the Faithful. The priest behind the curtain (in front of the Altar) presents the conditions to enter the Heavenly Kingdom. The Curtain is opened with the Hymn “Open to us Lord, the gate of Thy mercy”:

Open to us the gate of Thy mercy, O Lord, and make us worthy of your dwellings of light together with your saints.

The opening of the Curtain symbolizes the opening of gates of Kingdom to repenting mankind through Jesus Christ.

THE HOLY WEEK

The Holy Week is the high point of the Christian Calendar, commemorating the most important events of Our Lord’s earthly life –the teachings of the last seven days, Christ’s passions, His Death and Resurrection.

Each day of Holy Week is called Holy and it is given a new sense and parabolic meaning.

HOLY MONDAY. The gospel readings of the day focus on the 'Parable of The Withered Barren Fig Tree'

HOLY TUESDAY is dedicated to the 'Parable of the Ten Virgins'.

HOLY WEDNESDAY On this day the church commemorates the anointment and betrayal of our Lord Jesus Christ.

HOLY THURSDAY (the last supper, institution of the sacrament of Holy Communion, washing of the feet). Late in the evening of HOLY

THURSDAY the service of Khavaroom (darkness) or all night vigil takes place, which refers to the sacrament of Holy Friday.

GOOD FRIDAY (The crucifixion and burial of the Lord)

HOLY SATURDAY, joyous celebrations begin in anticipation of the promised triumph of our Lord over death on the third day, Easter Sunday.

Քեզ, իմ կեանքի բոլոր օրերուն»։

Սիրելիներս, թող Քրիստոսի Սուրբ Յարութեան

PARISH PRIEST’S EASTER MESSAGE

Christ is Risen from Among the Dead

“Do not fear, only believe.” Mark 5:36

Dear faithful in Christ,

It is with great joy that I hereby share the good news of the glorious Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, that symbolizes the absolute victory of light and eternal life on darkness and death.

Our daily life is full of difficulties and unforeseen illnesses, which naturally concern us and fill us with fear.

I urge you to remember that God always guards over those who believe in Him.

On the feast of Holy Easter, the resurrected Christ addresses us with the following words, «Do not fear, only believe. »

It is with faith and heartfelt prayers that we disperse our concerns and overcome all the dangers and temptations that arise before us.

Hence, being renewed by the light and faith of the Holy Resurrection, let us together glorify God by saying, «Glory to Your Resurrection, Lord. I shall not stop blessing You, Jesus Christ, during the days of my life. »

Dear faithful, may the lifegiving light and peace of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you now and forever.

Praying for the health and well being of you all,

Yours in prayer,

Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian

Vicar of the Armenian Holy Apostolic Church Diocese of Canada

Parish Priest of Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church

On the occasion of Palm Sunday The church decorations are sponsored by ELIZABETH DIRADOUR

The Altar Flowers are sponsored by MR. DANIEL BOYADJIAN

In Memory of His Beloved Mother THE LATE SIRARPY BOYADJIAN ***

Arrangements by Ken’s Flowers

List of Donations between March 25 to 31, 2023

EASTER OFFERING

Yeretsgin Naira Zargarian $80

Mrs. Ayda Kesisyan $100

Mrs. Gayane Ispiryan $50

Ms Rose Aharonian $100

Ms Ivet Panossian $150

Mr. & Mrs. Berdj & Rose Marie Tanielian $100

Mrs. Diana Bogosyan $100

Avanessy Accounting Services $200

Mr. & Mrs. Jack & Ira Kassabian $150

Mr. & Mrs. Nazar & Hermine Madjarian $100

Anonymous Donor $100

Dr. Berge Ghorghorian $500

Mr. Kirkor Ozsogomonyan $100

Mrs. Shakeh Basmajian and Family $200

Ms Ani Gurunluoglu $50

Mrs. Diana Zabunyan $50

Mr. & Mrs. Armen & Arsho Astourian $20

Mrs. Sonia Artinian $100

Dr. & Mrs. Nurel & Lena Beylerian $50

Mr. & Mrs. Vahram & Azniv Salibian $100

Mr. & Mrs. Zohrab & Sona Sarkissian $50

Mr. & Mrs. Avedis & Ardemis Moushian $50

Dn Krikor and Mrs. Anayis Tozak $100

Mr. Antranig Boyrazian $50

Mrs. Rose Whitehorn $100

Mr. & Mrs. Murat & Belinda Seyranoglu $40

Mrs. Zamira Yukhtman $150

GENERAL

Mr. Mihran Meherian $200

Ms Alice Minassian $300

Mr. Hrayr Tadevosyan $80

Mr. George Ternamian $50

Mrs. Gayane Mkrtchyan $100

Women’s Guild

Ms. Hripsik Dergalstanian $100

Mr. Mardiros Davidian $50

Mr. & Mrs. Aris & Sibil Kurkjian $100

Mrs. Nadin Ohanessyan $250

LOUMA

Mr. Varoujan Dergalstanian $50

MEMBERSHIP 2023

Ms Gilda Melkonian $80

Mr. Megurdich Melkonian $80

Mrs. Kenny Camgozlu $80

Mr. Apel Camgozlu $80

Mrs. Jennifer Shalvardjian $80

Mr. Peter Shalvardjian $80

Mrs. Sylvia Shalvardjian $80

Mr. Napol Shalvardjian $80

Mr. Gostan Gostanian $80

Mrs. Choghig Tutundjian $80

Mr. Kevork Tutundjian $80

Mr. Sevak Sinani $80

Mrs. Shoghag Khoudigian-Sinani $80

Mrs. Silva Nahhas $80

Ms Sirarpen Hacatoglu $80

Mrs. Dalita Dokmecian $80

Mr. Hagop Dokmecian $80

Mr. Tigran Vardanyan $80

Mrs. Houry Aznavourian $80

Mr. Wartan Grabedian $80

Mr. Mihran Meherian $80

Mrs. Tili Isnar $80

Mr. Aram Isnar $80

Mr. Avedis Moushian $80

Mrs. Ardemis Moushian $80

Mrs. Apet Alpay $80

Mr. Ara Alpay $80

Mrs. Doris Kerametlian $80

Dr. Vatche Kerametlian $80

Mrs. Kristine Khounganian $80

Mr. Vicken Khounganian $80

IN MEMORY OF

The Late Sonia Mutevelli

Mrs. Janice Fabian $50

Ms Elizabeth Fabian $50

The Late Onnik-Chris Bilecikyan

Dr. & Mrs. Nurel & Lena Beylerian $50

The Late Yeghishe Dergalstanian

Mr. & Mrs. Eric & Diana Dergalstanian $200 (Women's Guild)

Mrs. Nvart Bazikian $50

Mr. & Mrs. Sevak & Shoghag Khoudigian-Sinani $300

Ms Payloun Movsessian $50

Mr. Varoujan Dergalstanian $100

The Late Hagop Sarkissian

Mr. & Mrs. Hampo & Rita Ketenjian $200

The Late Sarkis & Rosa Docmecian

Mr. & Mrs. Hagop & Dalita Dokmecian $100

THE LATE SERGE DAVOUDI

Mr. & Mrs. Berge & Annie Shalvardjian $100

Departed Souls of Altounian & Kurdian Families

Ms Hasmig Kurdian $200

Departed Souls of Kestekian, Misakyan & Tossounian Families

Mrs. Virginia Kestekian Misakyan $300

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.

նուիրատուութիւններուն

նուիրատուութեան համար, կը խնդրենք նախօրօք

եկեղեցւոյ գրասենեակ:

Donations may be made

Over the phone: 416 431 3001

E-transfer via: info@TorontoArmenianChurch.com

Cheques payable to: HTAC

We thank you sincerely for your support!

The Holy Trinity Armenian Church's Sunday School Registration continues for children 4 years and older.

Kindly complete the registration form online to include your child(ren) for the year 2022-23.

https://www.torontoarmenianchurch.com/.../sunday-school/

The Sunday School is from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Holy Trinity Armenian Church. For information, please contact us by email: info@TorontoArmenianChurch.com or call us at 416 431 3001

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

www.TorontoArmenianChurch.com

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