Der Hayr's Weekly Message

June 29 , 2008

Readings- Wisdom 7:25-8:4, 1 John 1:1-7, Gospel-Matthew 17:1-13

Spiritual Counsels of the Holy Fathers of the Church
Let us therefore supplicate Him... let us assist the needy with prayers of intercession.  The Community of the Church can do much with a repented soul, and a contrite spirit, we offer up our prayers!  It is unnecessary to cross the ocean, or to undertake a long journey.  Let every man and woman and child, whether meeting together in Church, or remaining at home, call upon God with much earnestness, and He will doubtless accede to our petitions.
St. John Chrysostom
Prayer: I pray dear Lord for the many people who are indifferent to You and Your way of life...those who do not know You or love You.  Have mercy on them Lord, and show them Your love in Your special way. We thank You O merciful Lord for your love & mercy always.
Prayer: Lord, grant that I pray as quickly and willingly for those who are against me and resent me as I do for those who love me.
Teach us to forgive others as You have forgiven us O Lord.

Names commemorated today & this week:
Vartavar, Vartanoush, Vartouhi, Vartiter, Nevarte, Vartkes, Varvar, Varteres, Rose, Badrig, Baydzar, Zarvart, Sirvart, Alvart, Lousvart, Vart, Vartazar, Yesayi, Isaiah, Tateos, Santoukht.
To all that are celebrating their name day we all pray that the Lord grant you many years and peace always.

Please remember the ill and confined in your prayers:
Very Rev. Fr. Oshagan Minassian, SenatorEdward Kennedy, Berj Karibian, Jennie Vartabedian, Virginia Ohanesian, Satenig Sarkisian, Margaret Bedrosian, Alfred Collins, Francesca Budakian, Peter Mooradian, Rose Ritchey, Sarkis Minasian, Verjin Chilingirian, Eva Loosigian

Sunday, August 17th- Feast of the Assumption- Blessing of Grapes
Sunday, September 14th- Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross.  Procession & Veneration of the Holy Cross & Blessing of Basil

Church Calendar:

Sunday, September 7th- Annual Church Picnic/ Festival at the American Legion Grounds in Haverhill form 12:00- 6:00 p.m.
October, 17th & 18th- Annual Fall Fair at Jaffarian Hall
Sunday, November 9th- 38th Anniversary of St. Gregory Church and 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Eastern Prelacy presided over by His Grace Bishop Anoushavan Vicar General of the Eastern Prelacy.

Tuesday, July 1st- 3rd day of Transfiguration- Matins- 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, July 3rd- Prophet Isaiah- Matins- 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, July 15th- 12 Holy Prophets- Matins- 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, July 22- St. Anthony the Hermit- Matins- 10:00 a.m.

A special and sincere thanks to our Ladies Guild and all those devoted volunteers who worked so diligently to make the Food Fair a success, your continued love and devotion to your beloved St. Gregory Parish Family is as always very much appreciated. May our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ grant you all His blessings, peace, and love always and may God grant you many years.

Sunday August 3rd- Morning Prayer only at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday August 31st- Morning Prayer only at 10:00 a.m.

Regular Schedule for Divine Services will resume on Sunday Sept. 14th, 2008

Matins- 9:15 a.m.

Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m.