Der Hayr's Weekly Message

Scripture Readings- James 5:16-20- Gospel- St. Luke 4:25-30
First Sunday after the Pentecost- Feast of the Prophet Elijah

Well it won't be too long before Summer sets in and we will have to make time to relax and be with our family and friends, we will be making time to vacation, to visit, to perhaps go to the beach and the like, but none the less we will make time for all of our Summer activities. Have you ever noticed that during the Summer months Church attendance is at a minimum to say the least, I am guessing that some of us think that God and the Church are on vacation for the Summer but of course we know better.  While all of us really need to learn the definition of the word relax, we should also realize that being a faithful Christian means that we practice each and everyday of the year; Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall, while we can take a vacation for our physical and emotional well being our responsibilities as Christians is an ongoing process.

During the Summer please think about the fact that the Church will only be as strong as you want it to be, it needs your support during the Summer as well as the rest of the year. The Church can only depend on the charity and benevolence of its members to sustain itself financially and physically. Have a safe and relaxing Summer but always keep in mind that God is there for us always and the Church is the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit.

As always the choice is yours to make; The Church belongs to each and everyone of us. Give back to God and you will receive tenfold.

Names commemorated today & this week, and the preceding week.
Yeghia, Elijah, Hripsime, Gayane, Kalia, Karig, Rima, Sima, Hripsig, Kaloust, Kalo, Aghavni, Mekhitar, Sirarpi, Seranoush, Sirak, Hoki, Hovahness, Athanasius.

Please remember the ill, confined, & those recovering in your prayers.
Yeretzgeen Rosemary Davidian, Yeretzgeen Patricia Dagley, Carolyn Dagley, Rev. Fr. Vahram Hazarian, Mary Lucchesi, Mary Oozoonian, Kathy Gostanian, Berj Karibian, Zabelle Varadian, Khosrof Adanalian, Mary Stanuchenski

Parish & Community Calendar:

September 9th- Annual Church Picnic -Details to follow
September 24th- Opening Day of Sunday School
November 4th- Church Anniversary & Ordination of Nishan Dagley to the Order of Acolyte & Stole Bearer by His Grace Bishop Anoushavan Vicar General of the Eastern Prelacy.

Congratulations to John & Leslie Boloian who were married on Saturday June 2nd at St. Gregory Church. Bestman and Maiden of Honor were Shahan Avedian & Jillian Ilsley

The Blessing of the Flags will take place today following the celebration of the Divine Liturgy prior to the Requiem Service.

Sunday June 24th- 11th Anniversary of the Consecration and Enthronement of His Holiness Aram 1st Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia- Patriarchal Prayers on this occasion will be held following the Divine Liturgy on this day for the continued good health and length of days of our Holy Father as the 1st Servant among all of us.  We will also be offering prayers for the continued well being and length of days for our Prelate His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan as he celebrates 40 years in the Priesthood and his 9th year as the Presiding Hierarch and Prelate of the Eastern Prelacy. We pray that our Lord Bless our Srpazan with good health, many years and happiness as he faithfully fulfills the mission to which he has been called in leading his flock to Christ Jesus.

Requiems for Sunday June 3, 2007:
In memory of all departed American Veterans
Requested by- Pastor & Parish Board

In memory of those who gave their lives in the battle of Sardarabad, Bash Abaran, & Karakilise for the independence of Armenia

In memory of Alice Haroutunian-40th day
Requested by- Pastor & Parish Board, Mr. & Mrs. James Apovian Jr., Mr. & Mrs. James Apovian III, Lisa Apovian, Lucille Setrakian, Tanya Aplis, George Haroutunian & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Edward Sasso, Armen & Mary Oozoonian, Berj, Queena, & Marc Karibian, Olga Sarkisian, Paul & Beverly Demoorjian, Nevart Apovian

In memory of Oscar Johnson, Martin & Zabel Kambegian, Richard Apovian
Requested by- Rose Ritchey

In memory of Krikor & Herpsime Topalian
Requested by- John & Violet Dagdigian, Christopher Dagdigian, Michael Dagdigian, Sean, Nonny, Kaitlyn, & Alec Bowe

In memory of Satenik Hananian, Ashken Sevkarian, Onnig Sevkarian, Krikor Sevkarian
Requested by- Martha Hananian

Requiems for Sunday May 20, 2007
In memory of Eva, Minas, & Antranig Kojoian, Fran, Ara, & Sandra Sogoian
Requested by- Rose & Eddie Kojoian, Armen & Mary Oozoonian, Armena Bizios, Aram & Alice DerApkarian, Armen & Sossy Jeknavorian, Olga Sarkisian

Summer Schedule of Church Services-June 17th-September 16th Divine Liturgy begins at 9:30 a.m. and concludes at 11:00 a.m.  No Requiems on July 15th, August 12th, & September 16th, 2007

Sunday June 10th- Sunday & Armenian School Closing Program to follow the Divine Liturgy. The Program will be held in the Sanctuary. Please make the effort to join us and support the children of our Parish. Remember that they are the future of our Church.

Please keep in mind that if you plan on receiving Holy Communion you must first participate in the Sacramental Prayers of Confession and Absolution prior to receiving the most Holy of Holies.  Preparing ourselves spiritually is very important before approaching the Holy Altar to receive our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ.  Please follow along in the Divine Liturgy Books which are found in the pews the prayers are found on pages 220-221

Grace Gayane Kanayan daughter of Dro & Lynn Kanayan was Baptized on Saturday May 6th at St. Gregory Church. Godparents were John Proodian & Leslie Aznoian.
May the Lord grant her many years and good health always.

There will be Morning Prayer Services on the following Sundays:
Sunday July 1st- Morning Prayer at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday July 8th- Morning Prayer at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday September 2nd- Morning Prayer - 10:00 a.m.
No Hokehankist can be commemorated on any of these dates.

The Pastor & Parish extend their condolences to Richard & Myda Jaffarian on the passing of Sister & Sister-in Law Louise Babigian on Wednesday May 30th, 2007 in Worcester, Mass.
Funeral Services and Burial were held on Friday June 1st at Holy Trinity Armenian Church in Worcester, Mass.  May the Lord God receive the soul of His newly departed servant and grant her eternal rest among the Saints.

Today's Altar Flowers are donated by Michael & Chake Boloian on the happy occasion of John & Leslie Boloian's Wedding on June 2nd.  Sincere thanks for your kindness and generosity and may the Lord grant you many years and good health always.