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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In the Mystical Company of Our Saints
Saturday, April 24, will be observed by the worldwide Armenian Church as the “Feast of the Holy Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide.” In 2015, the centennial year of the Armenian Genocide, the martyrs of 1915 were ceremonially recognized as holy saints. With their canonization, the Genocide martyrs joined other great exemplars of holiness, virtue, and sacrifice, in the “canon” of revered saints from church history.
The Genocide commemoration is traditionally a time of intense activity in the Armenian community; but this year, public gatherings are largely curtailed in favor of online events.
Watch a special episode of the Diocese’s “Bread and Salt” series, which revisits the April 2015 canonization service, and explains the way we now regard the Holy Martyrs of 1915. Click here to view the video.
Also, watch a special documentary "Forgotten Genocide" on RT America today at 3 pm and 5 pm. Please Click here to watch the documentary. Click here to watch on youtube.
At St. Mary, a special service commemorating the Holy Martyrs who gave their lives during the Armenian Genocide for Faith and for the Homeland will follow Badarak in front of the Khatchkar on the church premises.
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Red Sunday
In the Calendar of the Armenian Church, the fourth Sunday following the Glorious Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ is known as Red Sunday. The color "red" has been used throughout history to represent many things.
One of the symbolic meanings is the blood of the martyrs who were sacrificed for Christ, His Holy Church, and their Christian faith. During the early years of Christianity, faithful followers of Jesus Christ were subjected to severe persecutions and torments. Many elected to die rather than betray their principles of life and faith, which the Incarnate God - Christ Jesus - had endowed to them and all of mankind. The psalmist writes, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of the saints" (Psalms 116:15).
Today, martyrdom is far less often an occurrence in the lives of Christians, yet it does happen. However, the greater struggle is the one against sin, which we can see manifested in many ways throughout the world. The battle against wickedness and evil, which will be victorious in the end, is the current expression of the significance of Red Sunday. The Apostle Paul writes that Christ Himself endured such opposition, that we should not grow weary in our battle against wickedness. In his letter to the Hebrews, Paul says: "In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood." (Hebrews 12:4).
We are to use the opportunity of Red Sunday to once again remind ourselves of Paul's exhortation to remain steadfast in the Lord, and to continue our daily labors of goodness and righteousness.
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HOKEHANKIST
REQUIEM SERVICE
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SUNDAY SCHEDULE APRIL 25, 2021 |
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For the Soul of:
Horen Panosyan(4 Year Anniversary)
Requested by:
Panosyan, Cubuk and Chubukian Families.
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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Prayer of the Week
Christ our God, you crown your saints with triumph and you do the will of all who fear you, looking after your creatures with love and kindness.
Hear us from your holy and heavenly realm by the intercession of the Holy Mother of God and by the prayers of all your saints, especially the Holy Martyrs who gave their lives during the Armenian Genocide for faith and for the homeland, whom we commemorate today.
Hear us Lord, and show us your mercy. Forgive, redeem and pardon our sins. Make us worthy thankfully to glorify you with the Father and with the Holy Spirit. Now and always unto the ages of ages. Amen.
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Morning Service
10:00 AM
Holy Badarak
10:30 AM
Celebrant
Fr. Hovsep Karapetyan
Ushers
Mrs.Anna Seferian
Parish Council Members on Duty
Mrs.Shoghig Sahakyan
Mr. Onnik Sivaslian
Choir
Mrs. Edita Kalayjian
Organist
Mrs. Karine Muradyan
Bible Reading
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We thank everyone who made
Easter Lilies and Yughakin Donations
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Please tune in to St. Mary YouTube channel for the upcoming services and Badaraks |
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ST. MARY ARMENIAN CHURCH WED EDUCATIONAL
FUND SCHOLARSHIP
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Application for WED Educational Fund Scholarship is now available at St. Mary's website www.stmaryaac.org. The application deadline for the 2021-2022 academic year is
May 31, 2021.
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AVAK Society and Gift Shop Carry-Out Event
Ararat AVAK Society and Gift Shop Committees joined efforts to present the Armenian-Middle Eastern Fusion Menu Carry-Out Event on Sunday, May 2nd, 2021.
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St. Mary Armenian Church
Legacy Brick Drive
Buy A Brick ... Leave A Legacy
Buy a brick and leave your legacy at St. Mary Armenian Church.
When you buy a brick, it is then engraved with your specified words or message, installed in front of the church, and becomes
a memory to view for years to come.
Laser engraved bricks will replace the existing bricks in our Church plaza,
in front of our beautiful Khatchkar, and can be dedicated to those
you wish to remember, honor Loved Ones, commemorate a
special milestone like a baptism or wedding, or
acknowledge an organization or business.
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Diocesan and Ecumenical Leaders Urge Recognition of Genocide
In recent weeks, with April 24 approaching, the Eastern Diocese has been active throughout the ecumenical community, garnering public statements from sister churches in support of official recognition of the Armenian Genocide.
Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel sent a personal appeal to U.S. President Biden, to forthrightly acknowledge the Genocide in his official message on April 24. Calling the occasion “a critical moment, when a bold expression of moral leadership on your part could dispel the momentum gained lately by oppressive regimes across the globe,” Bishop Daniel said that recognition by the President would be a “stand for morality, justice, and human dignity,” and would also show support for “beleaguered Christians throughout the world, who are suffering unprecedented levels of persecution.”
The letter referenced the hardships currently borne by Armenians in the homeland in the aftermath of the Artsakh war and cited the Biden administration’s promises to address those matters.
The Primate also caucused with fellow leaders of the Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox churches, each of whom agreed to appeal in writing to the President, in support of Genocide recognition.
This week the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued its own supportive statement. Catholic Bishop David Malloy, chair of the USCCB’s Committee on International Justice and Peace, highlighted the tragic loss of Armenians in the first genocide of the 20th century, echoing the spirit of concern and solidarity the Roman Catholic Church holds with the Armenian Church.
The National Council of Churches, America’s major ecumenical assemblage, also addressed the subject in a strong plea to the U.S. President. NCC General Secretary Rev. James Winkler stated: “The NCC finds it unacceptable that the United States has yet to officially recognize the Genocide of 1915, which decimated a majority of the Armenian population then living in Asia Minor. The historical record should be rectified.”
Archbishop Vicken Aykazian, the Diocesan Legate and Ecumenical Director of the Eastern Diocese, and a key leader within the worldwide ecumenical community, applauded these efforts, saying: “These strong and timely messages strengthen our calls for honest, international recognition of the Armenian Genocide.”
Click the following links to read:
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Diocesan Scholarship Applications Available Online
Applications for Diocesan scholarships are now available online. The application deadline for the 2021-22 academic year is May 14, 2021.
Each year the Diocese awards scholarships to promising youth who are headed to college. The Diocese seeks students who are active in their local parishes and have assumed leadership roles in their communities.
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It Started With a FAR Scholarship…
When Gari Akhoyan started his accounting company, he wanted to give young people an opportunity to change their lives—just as the Fund for Armenian Relief had done for him, through an Anush Mathevosian Scholarship that enabled him to study at Armenia’s State University of Economics back in 2001.
Twenty years ago, Gari and his family didn't have the resources to pay for university, and student loans were virtually unknown in Armenia. If not for the FAR scholarship, Gari says he would have had to forgo a university education. “I would have gone straight into the army, and who knows if would have continued my education afterward?” he explains.
Today, however, as the founder of DG Consulting and other business holdings, Gari employs 56 people. All of them live in Armenia, and several are students and recent graduates.
The Anush Mathevosian Scholarship is one of roughly 15 student grant programs run by FAR. Together, these support some 500 students every year, enabling them to pursue their dreams of university study. Read more about them on FAR’s blog.
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Artsakh Fundraiser to Support FAR Ayo Program
All funds raised will support Ayo!, established in 2013 as a fundraising platform for Fund for Armenian Relief or FAR (rated 4 stars on Charity Navigator) by which Armenian and Artsakhi citizens can raise money for local projects —including humanitarian assistance. Ayo’s administrative costs are covered 100% by a FAR board member. For project updates, please visit weareayo.org.
Thank you for your support! Organized by Cynthia Bosnian and supported by Armenian Network of America – Washington Region Chapter. www.ArmNet.org
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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS |
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April 24
Feast of the Holy Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide
May 2
AVAK Society and Gift Shop Middle Eastern Carry-Out Event
May 22
Spring Food Festival
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PRAYERS FOR SPEEDY RECOVERY FOR |
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Anne Andonian, Aram Andonia, Agopian David, Hripsime Apkarian, Lucy Badalian, Ellen Boudreau, Araxi Bozadjian, George Doris, Mari Dogum, Anahit Greene, Antaram Grigoryan, Susana Grigoryan, Simon Gukasyan, Karen Hatchik, Charles Hoke, Tamara Hramushina, Takvur Hubi, Jo-Anna Jacob, Edward Jamgochian, Yn. Anahid Kalayjian, Brig. Gen. Al Kaehn, Meline Kaehn, Kapikian Catherine, Michael Kolenick, Haigouhi Koudousian, Anahid Ghazarian Luka, Queen Manoogian, Susanna Mkrtchyan, Virginia (Corkigian) Mule, Armen Mark Nostrant, Marie Pashayani, Robert Schlee, Grace Shahinian, Tamara Shatvoryan, Bob Semonian, Alyce Tamzarian, Mihran Tavoukjian, Hacik Ozdul, Marilyn Ziver
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19 Յիսուս ասաց նրանց. «Ճշմարիտ, ճշմարիտ եմ ասում ձեզ, մարդու Որդին ինքն իրենից ոչինչ չի կարող անել, այլ անում է այն, ինչ տեսնում է, թէ Հայրը կատարում է, որովհետեւ ինչ որ Հայրն է անում, նոյնը նրա նման եւ Որդին է գործում, 20 քանի որ Հայրը սիրում է Որդուն, եւ այն ամէնը, ինչ ինքն է անում, ցոյց է տալիս նրան. եւ նրան ցոյց կը տայ սրանից շատ աւելի մեծ գործեր, որոնց վրայ դուք կը զարմանաք. 21 որովհետեւ, ինչպէս որ Հայրը յարութիւն է տալիս մեռելներին եւ կենդանացնում է, նոյնպէս եւ Որդին կենդանացնում է` ում կամենայ: 22 Սակայն Հայրը ոչ մէկին չի դատում, այլ ամէն դատաստան տուել է իր Որդուն, 23 որպէսզի ամէնքը պատուեն Որդուն, ինչպէս պատւում են Հօրը: Ով Որդուն չի պատւում, չի պատւում եւ Հօրը` նրան առաքողին: 24 Ճշմարիտ, ճշմարիտ եմ ասում ձեզ, որ, ով իմ խօսքը լսում է ու հաւատում է նրան, ով ինձ առաքեց, ընդունում է յաւիտենական կեանքը եւ չի դատապարտւում, այլ մահուանից կեանք անցաւ: 25 Ճշմարիտ, ճշմարիտ եմ ասում ձեզ, որ կը գայ ժամանակ, եւ արդէն իսկ եկել է, երբ մեռելները կը լսեն Աստծու Որդու ձայնը, եւ նրանք, որ կը լսեն, կþապրեն, 26 որովհետեւ, ինչպէս Հայրն ինքն իր մէջ կեանք ունի եւ կեանք է տալիս, նոյնպէս եւ Որդուն տուեց ինքն իր մէջ կեանք ունենալ եւ տալ: 27 Եւ նրան իշխանութիւն տուեց դատաստան անելու, քանի որ մարդու Որդի է. 28 դրա վրայ ինչո°ւ էք զարմանում, որովհետեւ կը գայ ժամանակ, երբ բոլոր նրանք, որ գերեզմաններում են, կը լսեն նրա ձայնը 29 եւ դուրս կը գան. ովքեր բարի գործեր են արել` կեանքի յարութեան համար, իսկ ովքեր չար գործեր են արել` դատաստանի յարութեան համար: 30 Ես ինքս ինձնից ոչինչ անել չեմ կարող, այլ, ինչպէս լսում եմ Հօրից` դատում եմ, եւ իմ դատաստանը արդար է, որովհետեւ ոչ թէ իմ կամքն եմ որոնում, այլ նրա կամքը, ով ինձ առաքեց»:
(Յովհ. 5:19-30)
19 Jesus gave them this answer: "Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. 20 For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does. Yes, and he will show him even greater works than these so that you will be amazed. 21 For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so, the Son gives life to whom he is pleased to give it. 22 Moreover, the Father judges no one but has entrusted all judgment to the Son, 23 that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father, who sent him.24 "Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life. 25 Very truly I tell you, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. 26 For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son also to have life in himself. 27 And he has given him authority to judge because he is the Son of Man.28 "Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice 29 and come out-those who have done what is good will rise to live, and those who have done what is evil will rise to be condemned.30 By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me.
(John 5:19-30)
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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.
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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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Please check out new Armenian products at our 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. Click here to see the items available for sale in the Gift Store .
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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 Church, Rev. Fr. Hovsep Karapetyan, Pastor
4125 Fessenden St. NW, Washington, DC 20016 | stmarychurchdc@gmail.com
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