Der Hayr's Weekly Message

Scripture Readings- 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1-Luke 1:39-56
7th day of the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Virgin

Look into the eyes of the Lord and ask yourself what more do I really need in this life?  Where is the peace that we all seek?
The word peace, that one thing that we as humans can never seem to find, we think that we can by perhaps indulging ourselves in the pleasure of the world, but that too becomes just another temporary stop during the journey of life.  Where does the search for peace in our hearts and souls really culminate?  We could find it but not in the world or at least not in the material world that we are accustomed to living in on a daily basis.
The world as it stands presently is far from being a place of peace or tranquility, just look around you and see what turmoil mankind has created for himself, and just like every other catastrophe that occurs we too will inevitably blame God for all of the sins that have created the tumultuous world that we reside in, the sins that you and I have committed without regard for the consequences that follow.
Yes we humans are indeed the ultimate of God’s creation, yet we have done much to destroy what God has given to us in His Love.
The answers and the search for peace begins and ends with us.

Special thanks to Aram & Alice DerApkarian & Shake DerApkarian for the donation of the Grapes for the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God. May the Lord grant you many years and good health always. May God bless you for your kindness and generosity.

Names commemorated this week:
Hovagim, Anna, Yeremia, Youghaper, Khungaper, Tomas, Thomas

Parish Calendar:

Sunday, September 9th- Annual Church Picnic - 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the American Legion Grounds in Haverhill, MA
Thursday, September 27th- Bible Study Resumes at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, September 23rd- Opening Day of Sunday & Armenian Schools
Sunday, November 11th- Church Anniversary presided over by His Grace Bishop Anoushavan Vicar General of the Eastern Prelacy.  Ordination of Nishan Dagley to the office of Acolyte & Stole Bearer

The Official rededication of the newly renovated Jaffarian Hall will take place on Saturday Evening September 22nd at 7:00 p.m. The ceremony will be presided over by His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Presiding Hierarch & Prelate of the Eastern Prelacy.
Please reserve this special date on your calendars.

Please remember those who are ill, confined, & recovering:
Yeretzgeen Patricia Dagley, Carolyn Dagley, Theodore Dozibrin, Berj Karibian, Edward Asadorian, Mary Oozoonian, Joyce Quinlan, Jennie Vartabedian, Sally Khoujian, Paul Kazarosian, Virginia Ohanesian, Arax Aznavourian

Requiems for Sunday August 19th, 2007

In memory of the servants of God –Helen & Richard Shahtanian

Requested by- Richard & Karen Shahtanian & Family, Michael & Susan Guzelian & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Edward Annaian, James & Ann Apovian, Olga Sarkisian

In memory of the servants of God- Roger Krikorian, John Varadian
Requested by- Kassabian Family

In memory of the servants of God - Arshag Kalajian
Requested by- Narzik Kalajian, Zarouhi Bargamian

Sunday Sept. 16th – Feast of the Holy Cross- Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. followed by Blessing of Basil & procession of the Holy Cross.
No Requiems are conducted on this feast.