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- July 30, 2021 |
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Program - Sunday, August 1, 2021
Գ. ԶԿՆԻ ԱՅԼԱԿԵՐՊՈՒԹԵԱՆ-
FOURTH SUNDAY OF TRANSFIGURATION
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Annual Church Picnic - 2 Weeks Away! |
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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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ՀՈԳԵՀԱՆԳԻՍՏ - Hokenhankisd - Requiems
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For DN. HOVHANNES JOHN DOURSOUNIAN, 40 Days
Pastor & Board of Trustees; Mrs. Mary Doursounian; Mr. & Mrs. Kirk & Larain Doursounian & Daughters, Taline & Nora; Mr. & Mrs. Raffi & Ani Doursounian & Daughters, Arev & Narine; Dr. Mheir Doursounian & Mrs. Jennifer Robinson & Daughter, Mia; Dr. & Mrs. Haroutoun & Shake Mekhjian & Family; Dr. & Mrs. Hagop & Janice Mekhjian & Family; Mr. & Mrs. Manuel & Sona Mekhjian & Family; Mrs. Lucine Shohmelian & Family; Ms. Rosemary Cannistraro; Ms. Alyssa Bozian & Family; Mr. Edward Bozian; Mr., & Mrs. Haroutoun & Azad Torossian; Arpi Donabedian.
For NAZARET SARKISSIAN, 40 Days
Yeghsa, Hagop, Maral & Kevork Sarkissian; Ann Marie; Aram, Hasmig, Ohan & Jirayr Manoukian; Sam, Varteni, Sevag & Josephine Janian; Maggie & Hovig Thomassian; Silva Sarkissian Hamest & Alec Amirkhani; Jano & Kathy Sarkissian & Family; John & Paul Sarkis; Sarkis & Armine Frounjian & Family; Zabelle Hajian Azablar; Steven & Nyeri Azablar Ceragno; Arpi Donabedian; Shake Hagopian.
For AVAK AVAKIAN, 40 Days
Marilyn Avakian; Paul Avakian; Jeffrey Avakian; John & Jean Harr & Family; Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Paratore; Anthony Barsamian, Sr.; Agnes Killibian; Mr. & Mrs. Greg Barsamian & Family; Mr. & Mrs. Seth Bilazerian; Anthony Barsamian, Jr. & Family.
For DIRAMAYR SHAKEH KADEHJIAN, 40 Days (New York)
Arpi & Apkar Potoukian & Family.
For DR. MICHAEL G. MENSOIAN, One Year
Martha A. Mensoian; Christopher M. Mensoian.
For VATCHE DAGHLIAN, SARKIS APRAHAMIAN, ARA KERDJELIAN, SETRAK ADJEMIAN, SIMON YAHNEIAN (LISBON FIVE) 38 Years
ARF Boston "Sardarabad" Gomideh; AYF-Karekin Nejdeh Chapter.
In Memory of HAGOP, KHANEM, KEVORK, LEVON, HOVHANNES, SHNORIG, ZAVEN & ZAROUHIE CHERCHIAN, STEPHEN, ELMAS & BERJOUHIE AGHAMALIAN, HAYGOUHIE & VARTOUHIE ATAMIAN, NEVART MAROOTIAN
Marootian Family.
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Sunday, August 15
Կիրակի, Օգոստոս 15, 2021, Տօնն է Ս. Աստուածածնի Վերափոխման։ Կը յիշեցնենք ձեզ նաեւ որ այդ օրը Հոգեհանգստեան Պաշտօն չի կատարուիր։ Տեղի կունենայ Խաղողօրհնէք։
Sunday, August 15, 2021, is the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God. We remind you also that there will be no Requiem on that day. Blessing of grapes will be performed at the church picnic.
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Virtual Candles and Prayer Requests |
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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.
Join us in lighting a candle
each Sunday.
Please join our Facebook fundraising campaign
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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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Daily Readings:
Isaiah 58:13-59:7; I Timothy 4:12-5:10;
John 3:13-21
The Gospel
No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. “Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Those who believe in him are not condemned; but those who do not believe are condemned already, because they have not believed in the name of the only Son of God. And this is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and people loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil. For all who do evil hate the light and do not come to the light, so that their deeds may not be exposed. But those who do what is true come to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that their deeds have been done in God.”
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ARCHBISHOP ANOUSHAVAN: “OUR EYES WERE OPENED TO NEW HORIZONS” |
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Prelate looks back on pandemic and its impact on the Church in interview with Crossroads
Crossroads: Srpazan Hayr, looking back, can we say that the Church tackled the coronavirus pandemic challenges in its favor, beginning a new period of growth, creating new links with the faithful thanks to the technological resources?
Archb. Anoushavan: The Church, like her Founder, is called upon struggling against all evils and overcoming them with goodness.
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OBITUARY - ARCHPRIEST FR. VAZKEN BEKIARIAN
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ARCHPRIEST FR. VAZKEN BEKIARIAN
(1929 – 2021)
His Eminence Archbishop Anoushavan, Prelate, the Religious and Executive Councils,
and the clergy of the Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America,
announce with deep sorrow the
passing of Archpriest Fr. Vazken Bekiarian,
who passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at his home in Worcester, Massachusetts.
The wake will take place on Friday, July 30, 2021, at 8:00 p.m.,
at Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church of Worcester.
The Divine Liturgy and final consecration (Extreme Unction) will be held
on Saturday, July 31, at 9:30 am. Interment will follow at Hope cemetery (Worcester).
On behalf of the Prelate, the Religious and Executive Councils, and the clergy
of the Eastern Prelacy, we express our heartfelt condolences to Yeretsgeen, children, grandchildren, and all relatives.
May his soul shine forever with our Lord and Savior, whom he served faithfully.
Secretariat of the Eastern Prelacy
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ARMENIAN PRELACY ARTSAKH FUND
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In response to the proclamation of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, we invite our people to provide their heartfelt help to the families of the martyrs of the Artsakh war, as well those of the wounded and the displaced.
We are sure that our kind donations will bring consolation to the broken hearts of our brothers and sisters.
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Community News and Events |
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ARS Eastern USA Lebanon Appeal
As the first anniversary of the deadly Beirut explosion approaches, life has only become more unbearable for millions of Lebanese people who have seen their living conditions deteriorate, forcing some of them to leave the country. The Armenian community of Lebanon continues to endure unimaginable hardships and the scars from the devastating disaster are still visible.
The ARS of Eastern USA has made a significant donation to the Armenian Relief Cross of Lebanon (ARS Lebanon) prior and after the explosion, which has helped them provide meals, groceries, medication, infant formula, hygiene products, household items, and other basic necessities to community members.
Today, Lebanon continues to sink into poverty. Supermarket shelves across the country are empty, and where groceries are available, the cost of food has soared, making it difficult for families to put meals on their tables.
We are asking the community to once again extend their healing hands to our compatriots and donate to the Lebanon Emergency Appeal. Your generosity makes a world of difference to those who need it most in Lebanon. We can keep changing lives for the better with your continued support.
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