Der Hayr's Weekly Message

April 20, 2008

4th Sunday after the Resurrection

Scripture Readings-Acts 17:1-15, 1 John 1:1-10, John 7:14-23

Our Lord Jesus Christ preached to His followers that they when they learn to detach themselves from the material world then they would find it much easier to give of themselves and that generosity toward others would be the rule rather than the exception.
Where does it really all end and by that I mean this struggle with letting go of the worldly goods we cling to so dearly that we have fooled ourselves into thinking can ever bring us true peace and a sense of happiness and accomplishment in life, well they do not.
You will find in life that those who have the least are most at peace with themselves and those around them, they have learned as St. Paul wrote: I have learned in all circumstances to give thanks to God, whether I am hungry or full, rich or poor in all things I have learned to give thanks to God who sustains me. The Apostle wrote this letter to remind us that true joy does not come from receiving but rather from giving and once again St. Paul wrote: Each should give according to the desires of their hearts and not under duress for God loves a cheerful giver. So not only is it important to be generous and giving but to do so sincerely and that goes for everything that we do in life, we all need to think about how much love we put into what we do this especially when it comes to our faith and how we deal with other human beings more specifically those around us.

Today’s Altar Flowers are donated by Sharke DerApkarian in memory of the servant of God Raymond H. Atamian on the 40th day of his passing. Sincere thanks for your kindness and generosity and may his memory be eternal.

Wednesday April 30th- Eve of the Ascension-Great Vespers 4:00 p.m.
Friday May 2nd- Matins at 10:00 a.m.

Please pray for the servants of God:
Archpriest Edward Hughes, Berj Karibian, Carolyn Dagley, Mary Lucchesi, Sarkis Minasian, Verjin Chilingirian, Rose Ritchey Satenig Sarkisian, Peter Mooradian, Francesca Budakian, Jennie Vartabedian, Virginia Ohanesian, Doris Hagopian

Thursday May 1st- Feast of the Ascension- Matins- 11:00 a.m. followed by Avak Luncheon at 12:00 noon.  Guest speaker will be Dr. Vartan Yeghiazarian of Physicians Network of Methuen & Salem

Requiems for Sunday April 20th, 2008-

In memory of the servant of God Ruth Johnson- 40th day
Requested by- Pastor & Parish Board, John & Diana Dawe, Greg & Mary Lou Johnson, David & Michelle Dawe, Nevart Apovian, Rose Ritchey, Jim & Ann Apovian, Lisa Apovian, James & Kristen Apovian, Armen & Mary Oozoonian, Berj, Queena, & Marc Karibian, Lucy Setrakian

In memory of the servants of God Melanie Berberian, Misak Arnold Marookian, Berjouhi Shahnaian, Seranoush Blanaru
Requested by- Pastor & Parish Board

In memory of the servant of God Raymond H. Atamian- 40th day
Requested by- Pastor & Parish Board, Alice & Susan Atamian, Arsen & Mary Daniels & Family, Seth & Grace Daniels & Family, Aram & Alice DerApkarian, Sharke DerApkarian, Karen Minassian, Rose Babaian, Peter & Valerie Babaian & Family, Hagop & Marsha Alabachian & Family, Carlos & Nancy Taraktzian & Family, John & Melanie Zeitounian & Family, Anna & Gayle Apkarian, Sarkis & Rita Sarkisian

In memory of the servants of God all departed members of the Azarian & Perperian Families
Requested by- Harry & Rose Azarian

Sunday May 18th- Sunday and Armenian School closing program following the Divine Liturgy at Jaffarian Hall following Services.