Join us Sundays for worship
Divine Liturgy: 10:00am
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38 Elton Avenue
Watertown, MA 02472
617-924-7562
Pastor: Rev. Arch. Antranig Baljian
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E-bulletin- August 20, 2021 |
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Program - Sunday, August 22, 2021
Ը. ՕՐ Ս. ԱՍՏՈՒԱԾԱԾՆԻ ՎԵՐԱՓՈԽՄԱՆ
Eight Day of the Assumption of the
Holy Mother of God
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Thank you to everyone that came and supported our Church Picnic last Sunday. It was a glorious day with beautiful weather!
It was so great seeing old and new faces.
A big THANK YOU to our picnic committee, volunteers (of all ages), donors, and staff for organizing and executing a fun Sunday.
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Prelacy Raffle Tickets NOW AVAILABLE |
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For many decades, the Prelacy has sponsored an annual raffle drawing that benefits its educational and religious programs.
The year's Prelacy raffle drawing will take place on September 12. Tickets can be purchased online for $100 each.
1st Prize $5,000.00
2nd Prize $2,000.00
3rd Prize $1,000.00
4th Prize $1,000.00
5th Prize $1,000.00
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It's that time of year again!
Visit our website to learn more about school openings and registration information!
We can't wait to welcome our students back!
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Light Your Virtual Candle |
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Lighting a candle is a way of extending one's prayer and showing solidarity with the person on whose behalf the prayer is offered.
Please join our Facebook fundraising campaign
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For SANDRA SARKISSIAN, 40 Days
Hagop, Robert & Sarkis Sarkissian; Jacky Amirkhani & Son, Alec; Silva Sarkissian; Harout Sarkissian; Antranig Sarkissian; John & Kathy Sarkissian & Sons, Jimmy & James; Mary Soukisian & Family.
For EMIL HAGOPIAN, 40 Days (Germany)
Mariette Mirzabegian; Armine Mirzabegian; Vahe & Ayleen Mirzabegian & Daughter Arpi; Gayane, Heines & Daniel Hagopian; Ralph & Yannik Hagopian.
For ELSA AUREDJIAN, 40 Days (California)
In Memory of KHOREN & KHATOUN AKMAKDJIAN, JUAN & PEARLA DONABEDIAN, ARSHALOUYS AKMAKDJIAN and all AKMAKDJIAN, AUREDJIAN & DONABEDIAN Deceased Family Members
Carlos Akmakdjian.
For KHATCHIG BABEYAN, 40 Days (Lebanon)
Garabed & Marout Jorekjian & Family; Araxie Jorekjian; Hrayr & Yeran Manjikian & Family; Zareh & Marina Jorekjian & Family; Ron & Maral DerMarderosian & Family.
For ZABEL NAJARIAN, Six Years
Hovhanness & Ani Janessian & Family.Roupen & Harout Najarian.
In Memory of JAMES SEROP NAKASHIAN and All NAKASHIAN Deceased Family Members
Pauline Nakashian; Nakashian-Holsberg Family; Douglas Family.
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Daily Readings:
Song of Songs 6:3-8, Mal. 3:1-2, II Cor. 6:16-7:1,
Luke 1:39-56
The Gospel
In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And why has this happened to me, that the mother of my Lord comes to me? For as soon as I heard the sound of your greeting, the child in my womb leaped for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her by the Lord.” And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts. He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly; he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, according to the promise he made to our ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants forever.” And Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home.
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PRELACY ANNOUNCES IN-PERSON SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, RESUMPTION OF ACTIVITIES |
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The Eastern Prelacy Religious and Lay Councils yesterday adopted major decisions on spiritual and academic issues concerning the Prelacy. The meetings resolved the following:
1. The reopening of all of the Sunday and one-day Armenian Schools under the Prelacy’s jurisdiction will begin with in-person participation by students. Even so, the final decision will be reserved for the Pastors, Boards of Trustees and school Principals of each parish, so that taking local requirements into consideration, they may provide what is best for the students, teachers and parents.
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MEMBERSHIP DUES:
REORGANIZING AND EXPANDING OUR MISSION
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At the Prelacy we spare no effort to modernize our capabilities to keep pace with the times. We are reorganizing and expanding our mission to strengthen the Church, the house of God and ours. The Membership Dues are one of the means to express your support. Thank you in advance for your contribution. |
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COMMIUNITY RESPONDS: STANDING FOR THE ARMENIANS OF LEBANON |
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Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Jesus was once asked how many times I should forgive my brother. “Is seven times enough?” Jesus replied, not only seven but seventy times seven. Last week, following the Pontifical call of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I of the Great House of Cilicia, in my own turn, I invited you to rally around His Holiness’s appeal. And I sincerely asked myself: how many times should I rely on our people generosity? Haven’t they done enough? Then the Scriptures whispered the response, that forgiveness, generosity, or other values are limitless –that’s why they are called virtues and transcend human measurements, and by reaching up to the heavens, they shower bounties upon those who we don’t know.
I am so gratified that you took my recent call close to your hearts and responded respectfully.
I am delighted to say that as of today, we have received a total of $21,610.00 towards relief for Lebanon. We hope that in coming weeks with God’s blessing and our collective cooperation our fundraising for Lebanon will achieve substantial heights.
May God enrich your understanding and spirit of generosity.
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The situation in Lebanon is desire, and our brothers and sisters need our help.
Any amount is welcome and contributions can be me online or sent to Prelacy Offices in New York.
Online
Check
Please make checks payable to:
Armenian Apostolic Church of America
memo "Lebanon"
138 E 39th Street, New York, NY 10016
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WORCESTER PARISH SPONSORS 29 CHILDREN OF WAR MARTYRS; MORE SPONSORS NEEDED
In response to the Prelacy’s appeal to support the families of martyred Armenian soldiers, Rev. Fr. Torkom Chorbajian, Pastor, and the Board of Trustees of Holy Trinity Church of Worcester, Massachusetts, called upon the parish, who has undertaken the sponsorship of 29 children who lost their fathers in the Turkish-Azerbaijani war against Armenia last year. Our thanks to all sponsors, wishing that this example may have followers.
Unfortunately, new names were added this week and we currently have a total of 144 children, orphans of soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the Artsakh war, waiting for your assistance in the lists of the St. Nerses the Great Organization in Armenia.
Click here for online sponsorship of minors up to the age of 18.
Click here for online sponsorship of orphans who become students at a higher education institution upon turning 18.
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