Der Hayr's Weekly Message

April 6 , 2008

2nd Sunday of Resurrection-Green Sunday

Scripture Readings- Acts-9:23-31, 1 Peter 2:1-10, John 2:23-3:12

Many years ago while trying to make a very difficult decision J.B. Everly wrote the following inspiring words:  God is.  God is good. God is good to me. God loves me even more than I love myself.  God knows what is best for me, and lovingly works to make that happen.
Since God is good and loves me and wants the best for me, I can say a wholehearted yes to what God calls me to be or do.
Perhaps this is the reason for our constant search for true peace!!!!

The Introit for the 40 days of Resurrection is as follows:

Krisdos Haryav ee Merelotz, mahvamp uz mah goghyatz yev haroutyampun yoorov. mezus gyanus barkevyatz. Nma Park haveedyanus Amen:

Christ is risen from the dead, by death He trampled upon death and by His Resurrection is granting us life. Glory to Him forever.

During the Kiss of peace the response is the following:

Giver- Krisdos Haryav ee Merelotz
Reciever – Orhnyal e Haroutyunun Krisdosee

Giver- Christ is risen from the dead
Reciever- Blessed is the Resurrection of Christ

Today’s Altar Flowers are donated by Michael & Chake Boloian and Karekin & Rose Soghigian in loving memory of the servants of God Arousiag Minassian & Coharig Julie Soghigian. 

Sincere thanks for your kindness and generosity.   May their memory be eternal.

Please pray for the servants of God:
Very Rev. Fr. Shnork Kasparian, Rev. Fr. Vahram Ghazarian Archpriest Edward Hughes, Berj Karibian, Carolyn Dagley, Mary Lucchesi, Sarkis Minasian, Verjin Chilingirian, Rose Ritchey Melanie Berberian, Harry Kasparian, Satenig Sarkisian, Peter Mooradian, Francesca Budakian, Jennie Vartabedian

Requiems for Sunday April 6th, 2008:

In memory of the servant of God-Coharig Julie Soghigian- 40th day

~  Requested by- Pastor & Parish Board, Karekin, Rose, & Kara Soghigian

In memory of the servant of God- Arousiag Minassian
~  Requested by- Michael & Chake Boloian, Greg & Carol Minassian Steve & Sylvia Mahlebjian & Family, John & Leslie Boloian

Sunday April 13th- Ordination of Acolytes by Archbishop Oshagan at 10:00 a.m.- Luncheon to follow at Jaffarian Hall
There will be no Hokehankist commemorated on this day.

Friday April 18th- State House Genocide Program at 11:00 a.m.

Friday April 18th- Family Night Dinner at 6:00 p.m.- Jaffarian Hall

Saturday April 19th- Flag Raising and Genocide Commemoration at Lowell City Hall beginning at 10:00 a..m.

Sunday April 20th- Merrimack Valley Genocide Program at North Andover Middle School at 3:00 p.m.- Reception to follow.

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

Sunday June 1st- Armenian Independence Day celebration sponsored by the Lowell ARF Aharonian Committee following the Divine Liturgy at Jaffarian Hall.