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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Manifestation, Circumcision, and Naming of our Lord Jesus Christ
Eight days after the Holy Nativity of our Lord, we celebrate His Circumcision, one of the Feasts of the Lord, on which - in accordance with Hebrew tradition - He received the name "Jesus": "And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the Child, His name was called Jesus, which was so named of the Angel before He was conceived in the womb" (Luke 2:21).
The name "Jesus" comes from Joshua or Yehoshuah, the Hebrew word for "savior" or "deliverer." Devotion to the Holy Name can be traced back to Paul's Letter to the Philippians, which says God highly exalted Jesus "and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth" (Philippians 2:9-11). The true descendants of the Patriarch Abraham were separated from the other nations by the sign of circumcision (a prefigurement of Baptism: "the circumcision made without hands" [Colossians 2:1]) and thereby became members of the God-ruled community of the Old Testament; that is, through circumcision, they entered among the chosen People of God. Christ was now "made under the law," being conformed to the prescriptions of the Mosaic Law (Galatians 4:4) and "fulfilling" the Law (Matthew 3:15), in order to elevate the Church of the Law into a Church of Grace, into a new "Israel of God" (cf Galatians 6:16), into a Theanthropic organism-into His Body.
The Circumcision of our Lord inspired the Holy Church to institute a beautiful and deeply symbolic custom for the newborn children of Christians to be baptized eight days after birth.
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HOKEHANKIST
REQUIEM SERVICE
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SUNDAY SCHEDULE JANUARY 10, 2021 |
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HOKEHANKIST-REQUIEM SERVICE
For the soul of:
Sahag Seraydarian (40 Day)
Requested by:
Mr. and Mrs. David and Leda Zenian;
Ms. Sarine Zenian;
Mr. and Mrs. Nathalie and Armen McOmber and family
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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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Morning Service
10:00 AM
Holy Badarak
10:30 AM
Celebrant
Rev. Fr. Hovsep Karapetyan
PC Members on Duty
Dr. Ara Avedisian
Onnik Sivaslian
Usher
Mrs. Rouzanna Oganissian
Choir
Mrs. Edita Kalayjian
Organist
Mrs. Karine Muradyan
Bible Reading
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We thank all of our parishioners and friends
for making their
Yughakin, Poinsettias and In Lieu of Christmas Card Donations
On the Occasion of the Feast of Nativity and Theophany of our Lord
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Prayer of the Week
Lord Jesus, please keep watch over your faithful people and the holy soil of Artsakh and Armenia, now and always. Grant them strength, and lead us together through the present time of trial.
With your peace, Christ our savior, which surpasses all understanding and speech, defend us and keep us fearless of all evil. Make us equal to your true worshipers, who worship you in spirit and in truth; for to the most-holy Trinity is befitting glory, dominion, and honor, now and always. Amen.
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Please tune in to St. Mary YouTube channel for the upcoming services and Badaraks |
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Feast of Nativity and Theophany Celebrated at St. Mary
St. Mary Church Celebrated the Feast of Nativity and Theophany of our Lord with Nativity Eve and Day Badaraks. On January 5th the Jragalouits Badarak began with the Evening Service, recalling and celebrating the glorious event of the Nativity of our Lord.
On the Feast of the Birth and Baptism of our Lord, January 6th, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Der Hovsep Karapetyan and the Blessing of the Water Service was officiated by Apb. Vicken Aykazian. We congratulate Barkev Kalayjian, the son of Zaven and Edita Kalayjian, who served as the Godfather for the Blessing of the Water ceremony.
Parishioners participated in the liturgy on both days and greeted each other with the renewing and joyous news of our Lord's Revelation "To you and us good news! Tzez yev mez Medz Avedis! Christ is born and revealed. Kristos tsnav yev haytnetsav. Blessed is the revelation of Christ. Orhnyal e haytnutyunn Kristosi."
We would like to extend our appreciation to Mr. Neshan Naltchayan who so willingly dedicated his time and talent to decorating our Church and altar with gorgeous Poinsettias and red carnations on this festive season.
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Armenian Christmas Luncheon Carry-out Edition
Sunday, January 10, 2021
Pick up time: 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Cut off date for pre-orders:
Saturday, January 9 by 1:00 pm
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Menu:
Lamb Shank Meal
Lamb shank with rice and roasted veggies.
$25.00
Vegetarian Meal
Rice and roasted vegetables with a side of spinach quiche.
$20.00
Armenian Wine and other items available for an additional cost from
the Gift Store
Place your order online by visiting the website
Pre-orders only – Limited Quantity!
Pickups will be at a table in front of the side-door entrance on 42nd St.
A church volunteer will confirm your order and provide your meal on
(Please bring order confirmation)
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Dear Parishioner and Friends,
It is that time of the year again to remind our dear parishioners and friends of their dues and pledges to St. Mary Armenian Church.
As a reminder, the dues are $250 per person and $500 per family and are due by December 31, 2020.
We depend on our faithful donors and their monetary contributions. Your membership dues not only ensure your voting privileges during our annual assembly but also shows your commitment to your church. Your support enables us to continue our mission in preaching the Word of God, reaching out to our community, and bringing the rich and wonderful blessings of our heritage and identity to all for the glory of God.
We thank you for your generous past support and hope you will continue your commitment to your church.
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The St. Mary Gift Store transformed in 2009 from a book store, which had been faithfully taken care of by our beloved late parishioner Mr. Gary Avedikian to a gift shop. The vision set for the Gift Store was to offer in addition to religious books and references, Armenian goods and artifacts to our parishioners and the community at large.
The Gift Store committee is pleased to announce the realization of the set goals by offering an array of resources be it religious books, handmade crosses, Armenian pride clothing, Armenian jams, vegetables, dried fruits, and more.
It has grown over the years as it continues to serve the church and enrich our community by promoting Armenian culture and heritage through the sale of gifts, books, music, and souvenirs.
You'll love what we have in stock. Visit, shop, and support
St. Mary Armenian Church
The Gift Shop is open every week after Church services and by appointment.
Pick up Hours: Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
New items will be featured periodically.
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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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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS |
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January 10
Christmas Luncheon
February 13
Women's Guild Great Barekendan Carry out Luncheon
February 14
Great Barekendan
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord to the Temple
February 21
Annual Parish Assembly
March 6
Women's Guild Mitchink Luncheon
March 10
Median Day of Lent
March 28
Women's Guild Palm Sunday Bake Sale
April 4
Avak Society Easter Sunday Carry Out Luncheon
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PRAYERS FOR SPEEDY RECOVERY FOR |
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Anne Andonian, 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, Michael Kolenick, Haigouhi Koudousian, Anahid Ghazarian Luka, Susanna Mkrtchyan, Queen Manoogian, Armen Mark Nostrant, Virginia (Corkigian) Mule, Marie Pashayani, Robert Riley, Rose Halajian, Robert Schlee, Grace Shahinian, Tamara Shatvoryan, Bob Semonian, Alyce Tamzarian, Mihran Tavoukjian, Hacik Ozdul, Marilyn Ziver
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39 Այդ օրերին Մարիամը վեր կացաւ եւ շտապով գնաց Յուդայի լեռնային շրջանի քաղաքներից մէկը, 40 մտաւ Զաքարիայի տունը ու Եղիսաբեթին ողջոյն տուեց: 41 Եւ երբ Եղիսաբեթը Մարիամի ողջոյնը լսեց, մանուկը խաղաց նրա որովայնում, եւ Եղիսաբեթը լցուեց Սուրբ Հոգով 42 եւ բարձր ձայնով աղաղակեց ու ասաց. «Օրհնեա՜լ ես դու կանանց մէջ, եւ օրհնեա՜լ է քո որովայնի պտուղը: 43 Որտեղի՞ց ինձ այս ուրախութիւնը, որ իմ Տիրոջ մայրը ինձ մօտ գայ. 44 որովհետեւ, ահաւասիկ, երբ քո ողջոյնի ձայնը հասաւ իմ ականջին, մանուկը ցնծալով խաղաց իմ որովայնում: 45 Եւ երանի՜ նրան, որ կհաւատայ, թէ Տիրոջ կողմից իրեն ասուածները կկատարուեն»: 46 Եւ Մարիամն ասաց. «Իմ անձը կփառաւորի Տիրոջը, 47 եւ իմ հոգին ցնծաց իմ Փրկիչ Աստծով, 48 որովհետեւ նա իր հայեացքը դարձրեց իր աղախնի խոնարհութեան վրայ: Եւ այսուհետեւ բոլոր սերունդներն ինձ երանի կտան, 49 որովհետեւ ամենազօր Աստուած մեծամեծ գործեր արեց ինձ համար, եւ նրա անունը սուրբ է: 50 Նրա ողորմութիւնը սերնդից սերունդ իր երկիւղածների վրայ է: 51 Նա իր բազուկով զօրութիւն ի գործ դրեց, ցրեց ամբարտաւաններին իրենց սրտի խորհուրդներով. 52 հզօրներին տապալեց իրենց աթոռներից եւ բարձրացրեց խոնարհներին: 53 Քաղցածներին լիացրեց բարիքներով եւ մեծահարուստներին ձեռնունայն արձակեց: 54 Նա պաշտպան կանգնեց իր ծառային՝ Իսրայէլին՝ յիշելով իր ողորմութիւնները, 55 ինչպէս ասել էր մեր հայրերին՝ Աբրահամին եւ նրա սերնդին, յաւիտեան»: 56 Մարիամը գրեթէ երեք ամիս մնաց Եղիսաբեթի մօտ եւ դարձաւ իր տունը:
(Ղուկասի 1:39-56)
39 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, 40 where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit 42 and exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. 43 And why has this happened to me, that the mother of my Lord comes to me? 44 For as soon as I heard the sound of your greeting, the child in my womb leaped for joy. 45 And blessed is she who believed that there would be[a] a fulfillment of what was spoken to her by the Lord.”
46 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. 50 His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. 51 He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts. 52 He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly; 53 he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty. 54 He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, 55 according to the promise he made to our ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants forever.”
56 And Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home. (Luke 1:39-56)
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FAR Assists Families Struggling After the Artsakh War
The Fund for Armenian Relief is continuing its work to help displaced families from Artsakh. In this critical time, FAR is assisting many of these families with shelter, food, healthcare, and access to education.
Your donation to support FAR’s work gives the gift of hope to our brothers and sisters in need, allowing them to look forward to rebuilding their lives—whether back in Artsakh or in Armenia.
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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
To Become A Member
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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. 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 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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