Der Hayr's Weekly Message

Scriptures Readings- 1 Corinthians 1:25-30-Matthew 18:10-14
First Sunday after the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord

Counsels of the Fathers:

Miracles: When the matter relates to God's Mysteries, do not inwardly ask: how can this be?  You do not know how God created the whole world from nothing, you cannot and may not know here either how God mysteriously works.  God's mystery must remain a mystery for you, because you are not God, and cannot know all that is known to the eternally Wise, Almighty God.  You are the work of His Hands, His most insignificant creature.  Remember that there was a time when there was nothing and that afterwards all that now exists was created out of nothing by the Word of God the Father.
( Fr. John of Kronstadt)

Prayer:   Heavenly Father, all one has to do is take the time to look at the beauty of the created world to believe in miracles!
Only You could fashion such beauty, be it in the Heavens or on earth. I thank you Lord, for the eyes to see and ears to hear all of Your miracles.  Dear Lord give us the wisdom to see all of the blessings of this life that we so take for granted each and everyday.

Names commemorated this week:
Cyprian, Gibrianos, Christine, Justina, Euphemia, Athanasius, Apel, Setrak, Yenovk, Noah, Melchizedek, Apraham, Isahag, Isaac, Hagop, Aharon, Movses, Yeghiazar, Eliazar, Hovsep, Sampson, Joshua, Samuel, Jepthah, Barak, Arisdages, Housig, Vertanes, Krikoris, Taniel, Yenos, Seth, Adam, Adom

Parish Calendar:

Sunday, September 9th- Annual Church Picnic
Thursday, September 27th- Bible Study Resumes
Sunday, September 23rd- Opening Day of Sunday & Armenian Schools- Please reserve the date on your calendars.
Sunday, November 11th- Church Anniversary and Ordination of Nishan Dagley to Acolyte & Stole Bearer by His Grace Bishop Anoushavan Vicar General of the Eastern Prelacy.

Please remember those who are ill, confined and recovering:
Yeretzgeen Patricia Dagley, Carolyn Dagley, Berj Karibian, Zabelle Varadian, Jennie Vartabedian, Virginia Ohanesian, Peter Mooradian, Arax Aznavourian, Sally Khoujian, Paul Kazarosian, Mary Oozoonian, Theodore Dozibrin, Vahan Hanedanian

Requiems for Sunday July 22, 2007

In memory of His Holiness Karekin 1 Catholicos of All Armenians, Requested by- Kassabian Family

In memory of Mary Babigian, Nerses Babigian, & Dikran Babigian, Requested by- Nevarte Movsesian

Tuesday, July 24- St. Athanasius the Bishop- Matins- 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, July 26th- Holy Forefathers- Matins- 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, August 2- St. Sophia- Matins- 9:00 a.m.

Sunday, August 12th- Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God ( Asdavadadzin) Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. followed by Blessing of the Grapes in the Church. No Requiems are commemorated on this feast day.
Anyone who would like to donate Grapes for this Feast please contact the Church Office or speak to Fr. Vartan.

THE DATE FOR THE CHURCH ANNIVERSARY HAS BEEN CHANGED TO SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH, 2007-PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE CHANGE AND RESERVE THE DATE ON YOUR CALENDARS AND JOIN US ON THIS SPECIAL DAY