St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church
Rev. Fr. Hovsep Karapetyan, Pastor
Address: 4125 Fessenden St. NW, Washington, DC 20016
Tel: 202-363-1923
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The Holy Apostles Andrew and Phillip
On November 15 the Armenian Church commemorates the feast of the Holy Apostles Andrew and Philip.
St. Andrew the Apostle
- was the brother of Simon Peter (Matt., 10: 2; John 1:40). Both were fishermen (Matt4:18; Mark 1:16), and at the beginning of Our Lord's public life they occupied the same house at Capharnaum (Mark1:21, 29). From the fourth Gospel we learn that Andrew was a disciple of the Baptist, whose testimony first led him and John the Evangelist to follow Jesus (John 1:35-40). Andrew at once recognized Jesus as the Messiah, and hastened to introduce Him to his brother, Peter, (John 1:41).
It is generally agreed that he was crucified by order of the Roman Governor, Aegeas or Aegeates, at Patrae in Achaia, and that he was bound, not nailed, to the cross, in order to prolong his sufferings. The cross on which he suffered is commonly held to have been the decussate cross, now known as St. Andrew's, though the evidence for this view seems to be no older than the fourteenth century. His martyrdom took place during the reign of Nero, on 30 November, A.D. 60).
St. Philip the Apostle
- Like the brothers, Peter and Andrew, Philip was a native of Bethsaida on Lake Genesareth (John 1:44). He also was among those surrounding the Baptist when the latter first pointed out Jesus as the Lamb of God. On the day after Peter's call, when about to set out for Galilee, Jesus met Philip and called him to the Apostolate with the words, "Follow me", Philip obeyed the call, and a little later brought Nathaniel as a new disciple (John 1:43-45). He has preached in Asia Minor. Apostle Philip was martyred in the town of Heliople.
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Side Entrance Project Completed
We are excited to announce that the St. Mary Side Entrance Project has been completed. After several weeks of extensive work, under the supervision of the St. Mary Parish council members, the 41st entrance has received a new, fresh and more functional appearance.
Our heartfelt appreciation goes to all of our dedicated parishioners whose contributions made this project a reality.
In addition, last week, the shingles of the entire roof of the church were replaced as well, which was damaged because of a hail storm in the early summer. Thanks to the dedication and hard work of the St. Mary Parish Council members for accomplishing this project as well.
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At Last!
For Armenian-Americans of a certain generation, this is the week it finally happened. On Tuesday, October 29, 2019, the United States House of Representatives passed a resolution calling for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide. House Resolution 296 passed by an enormous margin: 405 “Yea” votes to 11 “Nays.”
The reaction in the public sphere was impressive. Under a banner photo of the eternal flame at Dzidzernagapert, the New York Times ran a headline: “House Passes Resolution Recognizing Armenian Genocide”—adding: “It is the first time that a chamber of Congress has officially designated the 1915 slaughter of an estimated 1.5 million Armenians as a genocide.” Readers of the Wall Street Journal were likewise greeted with an above-the-fold photo of Armenian refugees from 1915, accompanying the paper’s Page-One story.
To Armenian-Americans who have followed the history of Genocide resolutions over the past 40 years, such results are a measure of vindication for their long patience, conviction, and hope. Standing in the background of Tuesday’s milestone was decades of grassroots effort and political action by Armenian individuals and organizations, all of whom endured years of broken promises and dashed expectations, but marched determinedly onward.
Perhaps it took a “perfect storm” of domestic and foreign political developments for such a resolution to be passed at this particular time. And of course, the story is hardly over, with a Senate vote still waiting to be scheduled.
But as our Lord once said, “Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof” (Mt 6:34): Those are worries for another day. For this week, at least, Armenian-Americans can feel exhilarated and proud over this achievement.
And as Armenian Christians, there are a few other things we can (and ought) to do. We can use this occasion to pray for the peaceful repose of the Genocide victims. We can ask for intercession from the sainted martyrs of 1915. We can honor the heroic, nearly vanished generation of survivors. And we can give thanks to God for sustaining the Armenian people through our days of affliction, and our days of victory.
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Happy 20th Anniversary, Vehapar
The coming week marks the 20th anniversary of the consecration and enthronement of His Holiness Karekin II. It was on November 4, 1999, that His Holiness was formally enthroned as the 132nd Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, in a magnificent ceremony at the Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin in Armenia.
In light of the ongoing restoration work being undertaken at the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin, a suitably grand formal celebration of this milestone in His Holiness’ pontificate will be deferred to a future date, at Catholicos Karekin II’s request.
Nevertheless, Armenian churches across the world will mark the occasion by offering prayers for the health and prosperity of the Catholicos. Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel Findikyan has directed clergy of the Eastern Diocese to conduct the “Order of Special Prayer for the Catholicos” at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy this Sunday, November 3.
May the Lord Jesus Christ grant robust health, long life, and spiritual fortitude to our Catholicos.
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READ MORE NEWS FROM DIOCESE
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Morning Service
10:00 AM
Holy Badarak
10:30 AM
Celebrant
Rev. Fr. Hovsep Karapetyan
Ushers
Mrs. Anna Seferian
Mrs. Nora Shafakian
Parish Council Members on Duty
Mr. Onnik Sivaslian, Dr. Ara Avedisian and Mr. Eric Ashbahian
Choir
Mrs. Edita Kalayjian
Organist
Mrs. Karine Muradyan
Bible Reading
Isaiah 24.1-12, Ephesians 5.15-33, Luke 8.49-56
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HOKEHANKIST REQUIEM SERVICE
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HOKEHANKIST
REQUIEM SERVICE
For the Soul of:
Haig Ellian
Requested by:
Sue and Levon Ellian and Mulvihill Family
For the Soul of:
Armanush Avetisyan
Requested by:
Anush Avetisyan
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To request a Hokehankist/Requiem Service
Please contact the Church Office
by 12:00 Noon on Thursday
202-363-1923 or
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The eleventh day of November is a special day. In the United States, the day is called Veterans Day. In some other parts of the world, it is called Remembrance Day, a day to honor military folk, who served during war.
This day draws the nation's attention to the sacrifices made by its war heroes.
Let us remember all the sacrifices made by our military so that we could have a safer life. No amount of appreciation will be sufficient enough to honor them. Let us just pray for them and their families.
Have a Happy Veteran's Day.
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CALENDAR OF FEASTS AND EVENTS
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Every Tuesday
Bible Study
November 10
ACYOA Jn Fall service project in the church kitchen
November 15
Armenian cooking demonstration
November 15
Dr. Khatchig Mouradian
November 17
Women's Guild Thanksgiving Lunch
November 21
Presentation of the Holy Mother-of-God to the Temple
November 23
Knights and Daughters of Vartan Fall Christmas Bazaar
December 6
Timeless Armenian Classics Komitas at 150 by: Armine Grigoryan
December 9
Feast of the Conception of the Holy Virgin Mary
December 10
St. Mary Armenian Church 87th Anniversary Celebration
December 15
Shnorhali School Christmas Hantess
December 15
Women's Guild Christmas Bake Sale
December 31
New year Gala 2020
January 13-22, 2020
Pilgrimage to Jerusalem
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49 Եւ մինչ նա խօսում էր, ժողովրդապետի տնից մէկը եկաւ եւ Յայրոսին ասաց. «Աղջիկդ մեռաւ, յոգնութիւն մի՛ պատճառիր նրան»: 50 Իսկ երբ Յիսուս լսեց, նրան պատասխանեց եւ ասաց. «Մի՛ վախեցիր, միայն հաւատա՛, եւ նա կապրի»: 51 Եւ նրա տունը մտնելով՝ ոչ ոքի չթողեց ներս մտնել, բացի Պետրոսից, Յակոբոսից, Յովհաննէսից եւ երեխայի հօրից ու մօրից: 52 Ամէնքը լալիս ու ողբում էին նրա վրայ: Եւ նա ասաց. «Լաց մի՛ եղէք, որովհետեւ մեռած չէ, այլ ննջում է»: 53 Իսկ նրանք ծաղրում էին նրան, որովհետեւ գիտէին, որ մեռած էր: 54 Եւ ամէնքին դուրս հանելով՝ բռնեց նրա ձեռքից, գոչեց եւ ասաց. «Վե՛ր կաց, կանգնի՛ր, ո՛վ մանուկ»: 55 Եւ նրա հոգին վերադարձաւ, եւ մանուկն իսկոյն կանգնեց: Եւ Յիսուս հրամայեց, որ նրան ուտելու բան տան: 56 Եւ նրա ծնողները զարմացած մնացին, իսկ նա պատուիրեց, որ ոչ ոքի չասեն, ինչ որ եղել էր:
Ղուկասի 8.49-56
49 While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master. 50 But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole. 51 And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden. 52 And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth. 53 And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead. 54 And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise. 55 And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat. 56 And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.
Luke 8.49-56
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FAR Strengthens Vocational Training for Armenia’s Students
Armenia’s Parakar School recently opened its newly-refurbished vocational training wing. The school serves students with and without disabilities.
Renovations were launched by the Fund for Armenian Relief in 2018, thanks to FAR board member Marta Batmasian and her husband James, whose generous support made the project possible. The Batmasians attended the opening ceremony in late September, along with other members of FAR’s board of directors.
The five-year revitalization project aims to provide more than 250 students with new opportunities and a path to self-sufficiency, through improved education and training.
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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
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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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St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church relies on the generosity of individual donors so that it may continue ensuring service to God and fellowship to the Armenian Community. Your support is deeply appreciated.
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St. Mary Armenian Church, Rev. Fr. Hovsep Karapetyan, Pastor
4125 Fessenden St. NW, Washington, DC 20016 | stmarychurchdc@gmail.com
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