Morning Service
10:00 AM
Holy Badarak
10:30 AM
Celebrant
Rev. Fr. Hovsep Karapetyan
Ushers
Parish Council Members on Duty
Dr. Hratch Semerjian
Organist
Bible Reading
Isaiah 7:10-16; Galatians 3:29-4.7; Luke 2:1-7
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HOKEHANKIST
REQUIEM SERVICE
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There will be no Hokehankist this Sunday
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To request a Hokehankist/Requiem Service
please contact the Church Office
by 12:00 Noon on Thursday
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We congratulate all our parishioners
who have the following names:
Mariam, Mary-Marie, Maro, Markrid, Yertchanig, Azniv, Arousiag, Gousineh, Loosaper, Vartenie, Vartouhi, Vartanoush, Sirdarpi, Loosarpi, Takouhi, Isgouhi, Pergrouhi, Yeranouhi, Yeranig, Makrouhi, Berjouhi, Serpouhi, Dirouhi, Azadouhi.
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We thank everyone who contributed towards
Grape Blessing Donations.
To see the list of names
click here
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ST. MARY CHURCH RENOVATION
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Feast of Assumption of the
Holy Mother-of-God
September 9
Shnorhali School new academic year
2018-2019
September 16
Feast of the Exaltation of t
he Holy Cross
The Armenian Assembly of America National Advocacy Conference & Gala
September 4-7
Armenian Fall Food Festival
December 31
Internationally Acclaimed
Bartev and His Band
New Year's Eve Celebration and DJ
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Feast of the Assumption of the
Holy Mother-of-God and
Name Day of Our Church
August 26
Feast Day of the Discovery of the Belt of the Holy Mother of God
September 9
Shnorhali School new academic year
2018-2019
September 16
Feast of the Exaltation of
The Holy Cross
September 24 and 25
The Armenian Assembly of America National Advocacy Conference & Gala
October 4, 5, 6 and 7
Fall Food Festival
December 31
Internationally Acclaimed
Bartev and His Band
New Year's Eve Celebration and DJ
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FAR Scholarship Students Help with Annual Apricot Harvest
Apricot season in Armenia means it's time for FAR's scholarship students to help out with the harvest. Each year, about two dozen students volunteer to help out with the harvest as a way of giving back to FAR and to their community. This year, 21 students braved the heat to pick apricots in Armarvir Province. FAR has helped each farmer to develop their businesses, and in return the farmers have agreed to donate a portion of dried fruit to FAR's beneficiaries each year. "This is good work that is important and useful in all respects. Now, 1,000 of our program beneficiaries will be able to enjoy dried apricots during the coming winter," said Eduard Karapetyan, FAR's Education and Science Programs Manager. To read more, go to:
LINK
To support FAR's projects, go to
LINK
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EAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
Each year on the Sunday closest to the date of August 14, the Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of the Assumption of St. Mary, the Holy Mother of God. In the Calendar of the Armenian Church, this feast is the fourth of five major feasts that are commemorated, and is the oldest one dedicated to St. Mary.
According to tradition, following the Ascension of Christ, Mary lived out the rest of her days in Jerusalem, cared for by St. John the Evangelist. She died in Jerusalem some 15 years after Christ's Ascension and was buried in her family tomb in Gethsemane.
After she passed away, all the apostles-save Bartholomew who was absent at that time-conducted her funeral with great ceremony at a cave-like tomb in the Garden of Gethsemane. Later, St. Bartholomew returned and wished to see Mary one last time.
He convinced the apostles to open the tomb, but they could not find her body inside. Angels' voices were heard for three days and nights. The apostles interpreted the angels' singing as a sign that our Lord had assumed, or taken up, his mother into heaven as he had promised her.
They found the empty tomb a confirmation of that promise for she had not been dead, but had fallen asleep. For this reason, the church refers to the end of Mary's earthly life as "the dormition" rather than "death."
The Armenian Church has a deep and abiding respect towards St. Mary. Special emphasis is placed on her being a mother, her honesty, her unique spirit of humility, her virtuous behavior and her unselfish dedication.
Click on the following links to
read an essay about Holy Assumption on our blog, and to
watch the latest online video in the Bread and Salt series, about the Holy Mother-of-God-Sourp Azdvadzadzin-in the Armenian Church tradition.
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Please join us to celebrate the
FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE HOLY MOTHER-OF-GOD AND NAME DAY OF OUR CHURCH
on
August 12.
Morning Service 10:00 AM
Diving Liturgy 10:30 AM.
Followed by
BLESSING OF THE GRAPES SERVICE
and
THE 1ST ANNUAL ST. MARY'S PICNIC.
Enjoy the Fellowship of each other,
Delicious Armenian Khorovadz on the Church Plaza.
Chicken Shish Kebab! Hummus, Salads, Watermelon.
Experience traditional Armenian Music!
Children's Activities! Moon Bounce, Balloons, Face Painting, Treats, Games and more!
Hope to see you this Sunday.
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Registration and the First Day of Shnorhali School 2018-2019
With great pleasure we are welcoming you to the 2018-2019 academic year of the Shnorhali School of St. Mary Armenian Church. The Shnorhali School is passionate about teaching our children the richness of our Armenian language, culture and faith.
The School Offers:
- Religious Instruction (in English);
- Armenian Language Classes (both in Eastern and Western Armenian);
- Armenian History and Culture;
- Extracurricular Activities (Children's Choir, Armenian Folk Dance, Acolyte Training Program, etc.).
- School sessions are from September 2018 to June 2019.
Registration and First Day of School Begins on September 9, 2018.
Our Mission is to instill and teach the love of God, pride in our Armenian language, national identity and culture, in order to help our children and families live authentic Armenian Christian lives and become active members of the Armenian Church community.
The doors of our School are open to all members of our community with love, care and acceptance.
To learn more about Shnorhali School and download class scheduler and registration forms
click here.
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Restoring the Mother Cathedral
For several years now, a beehive of scaffolding has surrounded the Mother Cathedral of the Armenian Church, as architects and artisans undertake the restoration of the Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin.
Specialists from Italy, at the request of His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, reviewed the structural integrity of the cathedral in 2012, and made plans for its repair and protection from seismic activity. Phases of the project have reinforced and refurbished some of the famous features of the cathedral, including the southern bell tower, the main dome, and the great cross that stands atop the highest point of the structure.
The cathedral was established in the early 4th century by St. Gregory the Illuminator, and the core of the present structure dates from the 5th century. But the visible cathedral of today reveals different Armenian architectural styles from the 17th through 19th centuries, representing the constructive legacies of several supreme patriarchs.
In more recent times, the cathedral has undergone restoration efforts under the pontificates of His Holiness Vasken I, and now His Holiness Karekin II. To view a video detailing the current work being done,
click here.
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Keeping a Finger on the Pulse of Medicine
"The medical world is rapidly evolving, which makes the Fund for Armenian Relief's Continuing Medical Education (CME) program a necessity," says Dr. Murad Grigoryan. "It's the way I've been able to keep my finger on the pulse of medicine."
Dr. Grigoryan, director of the Aygedzor Medical Center, is a three-time participant in FAR's CME program. He has been providing medical care to the residents of Aygedzor and Chinari villages for the past 25 years, and is the only physician in the area who can perform surgery and emergency treatment.
CME has played a major role in his professional development, improving his skills, bringing him into contact with peers, and giving him access to new equipment and treatment techniques he can adopt in his own practice in rural Armenia.
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Please Stay Current with Your Membership
St. Mary Church brings us together to worship, educate, and serve, yet we need your help to sustain this mission. We call upon you to renew, or become a new member, because dues are the largest part of our church income to help keep our beloved parish doors open.
Your Membership
MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Help us fulfill our mission to sustain and grow our ministries, worship programs and activities
to
strengthen our church family for generations to come.
Thank you for your generosity and support.
To Learn More About Membership
To Become A Member
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1 Այն օրերին Օգոստոս կայսեր կողմից հրաման ելաւ ամբողջ երկրում մարդահամար անելու համար: 2 Այս առաջին մարդահամարը տեղի ունեցաւ, երբ Կիւրենիոսը կուսակալ էր Ասորիքում: 3 Եւ բոլորը գնում էին արձանագրուելու մարդահամարում՝ իւրաքանչիւրն իր քաղաքում: 4 Յովսէփն էլ, Դաւթի տնից եւ ազգատոհմից լինելով, Գալիլիայի Նազարէթ քաղաքից ելաւ գնաց դէպի Հրէաստան՝ Դաւթի քաղաքը, որը Բեթղեհէմ է կոչւում, 5 մարդահամարի մէջ արձանագրուելու Մարիամի հետ, որ նրա հետ նշանուած էր եւ յղի էր: 6 Եւ երբ նրանք այնտեղ հասան, նրա ծննդաբերելու օրերը լրացան, 7 եւ նա ծնեց իր անդրանիկ Որդուն, խանձարուրի մէջ փաթաթեց նրան ու դրեց մսուրի մէջ, որովհետեւ իջեւանում նրանց համար տեղ չկար:
Ղուկասի 2.1-7
1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
Luke 2.1-7
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COME VISIT THE ST. MARY GIFT SHOP
Our gift shop is furnished with distinctive and unique items from Armenians all over the world.
Some of the items are Armenian crosses, jewelry, paintings, religious tiles and tapestry icons, children
and adult books, T-shirts, hats, bags, Armenian CDs, Armenian artwork, and much more.
The Gift Shop is open every week after Sunday
Church services and by appointment.
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St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church
Serves the Greater Washington, DC and Baltimore communities. Our mission is to proclaim and grow together
in our Apostolic Faith in Christ Jesus and to sustain our Christian Armenian identity. We celebrate our long and enduring legacy, the beautiful traditions of our religious and national heritage, with Christian servitude, and with love and reverence towards our Church. We invite you and welcome you to be a part of our church,
worship with us, and experience the true love of Christ as we grow together as a community.
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