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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- September 10, 2021 |
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Program - Sunday, September 12, 2021
ՏՕՆ ՎԵՐԱՑՄԱՆ ՍՈՒՐԲ ԽԱՉԻՆ
Exaltation of the Holy Cross
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You can send your donations to the Prelacy offices with a check to the Armenian Apostolic Church of America, memo "Lebanon."
To make an online donation and to see the list of donations, please press here.
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.
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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For Lebanon
Prayer Requests and 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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Visit our website to learn more about school openings and registration information!
We can't wait to welcome our students back!
*TOMORROW*
St. Stephen's Saturday School begins September 11, 2021.
Registration for Saturday School will take place on the opening
day of school at 9:00 A.M.
*SUNDAY*
St. Stephen's Sunday School begins September 12, 2021.
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Exaltation of the Holy Cross |
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Sunday, September 12th, is the Feast of the Exaltation
of The Holy Cross.
Following Divine Liturgy,
the Procession and Veneration of the Holy Cross,
and the Blessing of Sweet Basil will take place.
FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Khachverats) which is one of the five Tabernacle (Daghavar) Feasts commemorated by the Armenian Church. This holiday has its origins in the twin consecrations of the Basilicas of the Resurrection and the Holy Cross in Jerusalem on September 13, 339 A.D., a date already recognized as the anniversary of Queen Helena’s discovery of the True Cross of Christ some years before in that same city. It is commemorated by all of Christendom. Most churches celebrate it on September 14, the day on which (according to the Jerusalem Lectionary) the Holy Cross was to be elevated and worshipped. In keeping with our ancient tradition, the Armenian Church celebrates it on the Sunday closest to the 14th. There are four feasts of the Holy Cross in the Armenian Church with the Exaltation being the most important. The ceremony begins with the decoration of the Cross with sweet basil, because according to tradition, at the discovery of the True Cross, sweet basil (a sign of life) was found to be blooming underneath it. The Great Procession consists of Hymns, Scripture readings, the elevation of the Cross, and the Blessing of the four corners of the world, much as it may have been conducted in Jerusalem centuries ago!
As with the other Tabernacle Feasts, the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is preceded by a period of Fasting (Monday to Friday), and followed by Memorial Day (Monday)
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In accordance with the Town of Watertown, as of August 25, an indoor mask mandate is in order.
All parishioners attending Church will need to wear a mask for the foreseeable future.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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Daily Readings:
Isaiah 49:13-23; Gal. 6:14-18; John 3:13-21
The Gospel
“No one has ascended into heaven but he 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, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. He who believes in him is not condemned; he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has 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 men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one who does evil hates the light, and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. But he who does what is true comes to the light, that it may clearly be seen that his deeds were wrought in God.”
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ARCHBISHOP ANOUSHAVAN, BISHOP TORKOM EXPLAIN AMERICAN ARMENIANS’ SUPPORT FOR LEBANON COMMUNITY |
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“Throughout the past century, Lebanon has been the fortress of Armenian Diaspora life,” said Archbishop Anoushavan Tanielian, Prelate, in an interview by Aztag Daily with him and Bishop Torkom Donoyan, Prelate of the Western Prelacy, during which they explained how their communities in the United States are responding to Catholicos Aram I’s appeal to help the Lebanese Armenian community as the country goes through an unprecedented financial and economic crisis.
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CATHOLICOS ARAM I: “THE CATHOLICOSATE OF THE GREAT
HOUSE OF CILICIA STANDS WITH YOU, LEBANESE ARMENIANS”
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His Holiness Catholicos Aram I delivered his pontifical message to the Lebanese Armenian community on Sunday, September 5, following Divine Liturgy, celebrated at Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church of Bourdj Hamoud by His Grace Bishop Torkom Donoyan, Prelate of the Prelacy of the Western United States.
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LAST CHANCE TO BUY THE PRELACY RAFFLE |
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The drawing of the traditional annual raffle of the Prelacy will be on September 12, 2021, at Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church of Worcester, Massachusetts, following the Divine Liturgy. It should be reminded that the first Armenian church of the United States was inaugurated in Worcester (1891), center of the earliest Armenian American community and of the Armenian Apostolic Church in its first decades.
The top prize is $5,000; second prize is $2,000; and third, fourth, and fifth prizes are $1,000.
Your support enables us to offer enriching and impactful educational and religious programs to our faithful, young and old. Each ticket ($100) represents our commitment to ensuring a vibrant church for future generations.
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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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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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