Der Hayr's Weekly Message

Scripture Readings - 1 Corinthians 7:1-11- Matthew 19:3-12
Second Sunday after the Feast of the Transfiguration

Counsels of the Fathers:

Let us then dear people of God be humble and rid of all pretension, anger, and arrogance.  Let us act as the Gospel bids us, for as the Holy Spirit says, Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man of his might, or the rich man of his wealth.  But let him that boasts boast of the Lord; so he will seek him out and act justly and uprightly” Let us firmly hold on to this commandment so that in our conduct we may obey His Holy words and be humble.
For the Holy Scripture says “On whom shall I look except on him who is humble and gentle and who trembles at my words. ( Isa.66:2)
( Clement of Alexandria)
Letters in Crisis

Dear Jesus, help me remember that in the measure I humble myself in Your Name, for others, You will exalt me in Your Kingdom.

Names commemorated this week:
Amos, Micah, Nahum, Ampagoum, Hovnan, Jonah, Sophonios, Zakar, Maghakia, Hovel, Joel, Sophia, Elbis, Akabi, Bistis, Ossia

Today’s Altar flowers are donated by Greg & Jennnifer Afarian in loving memory of the servant of God Peter M. Afarian on the anniversary of his passing.  May the Lord grant him eternal rest in Heaven among the Saints.  May the Lord grant you many years and good health for your kindness and generosity.

Parish Calendar:

Sunday, September 9th- Annual Church Picnic
Thursday, September 27th- Bible Study Resumes at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, September 23rd- Opening Day of Sunday & Armenian Schools- Please reserve the date on your calendars.
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

Requiems for Sunday July 29, 2007:

In memory of the servants of God - Peter M. Afarian, Yeghia Annaian, Ohan Annaian, Edward S. Annaian Jr.
Requested by- Kacher & Maryann Afarian, Greg & Jennifer Afarian, Mr. & Mrs. John Annaian & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Edward Annaian & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Annaian, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Kochakian & Family, Rose Annaian, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Keumurian & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Shahtanian & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Armen Jeknavorian, Tateosian Family, Mr. & Mrs. Armen Oozoonian, Harry & Rose Azarian, John Jeknavorian, Aram & Alice DerApkarian

In memory of the servant of God - Elizabeth Mellian-7th day
Requested by- Pastor & Parish Board

Requiems from Sunday July 22, 2007

In memory of the servants of God- Mary Babigian, Nerses Babigian, Dikran Babigian
Requested by- Aram & Alice Der Apkarian, Armen & Sossy Jeknavorian, Mike & Chake Boloian

The Official rededication of the newly renovated Jaffarian Hall will take place on Saturday Evening September, 22nd at 7:00 p.m.  The Official opening will be presided over by His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Presiding Hierarch & Prelate of the Eastern Prelacy.
Reception to follow the ceremony in the Church Hall. We sincerely hope that you will join us on this very special day.