Der Hayr's Weekly Message

March 23 , 2008

Glorious Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus

Scripture Readings- 1 Corinthians 15:1-11- Gospel-Mark-16:1-8

Today’s Processional Hymn is Aysor Haryav ee Merelotz

Aysor Haryav ee Merelotz, Pesayn anmah yev yerganvor kez avedeek, tndzoutyan, harsun ee hergre yegheghetzee, orhnya ee tzayn tndzoutyan zAsdvadz Ko Sion: Krisdos Haryav ee Merelotz.

Today the immortal and Heavenly Groom is risen from the dead, Good news of Joy to you, O Holy Church bride from the earth;
Praise Your God , O Zion, With a voice of joy, Christ is Risen!!!!

The Introit for the 40 days of Resurrection is as follows:

Krisdos Haryav ee Merelotz, mahvamp uz mah goghyatz yev haroutyampun yoorov. mezus gyanus barkevyatz. Nma Park haveedyanus Amen:

Christ is risen from the dead, by death He trampled upon death and by His Resurrection is granting us life. Glory to Him forever.

During the Kiss of peace the response is the following:

Giver- Krisdos Haryav ee Merelotz
Reciever – Orhnyal e Haroutyunun Krisdosee

Giver- Christ is risen from the dead
Reciever- Blessed is the Resurrection of Christ

Sunday April 13th- Hierarchal Divine Liturgy and Ordination of Acolytes- Guest Celebrant –His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan. No Hokehankist will be held on this day. Please reserve the date.  A Luncheon & brief program will take place after the Services.

Please pray for the servants of God:
Berj Karibian, Carolyn Dagley, Krikoris Kitabjian, Mary Lucchesi, Sarkis Minasian, Virginia Chilingirian, Rose Ritchey, Peter Mooradian, Francesca Budakian, Satenig Sarkisian

Special thanks to Eliza Krikorian for the kind donation of an Icon of St. Vartan for the Sanctuary.   May the Lord grant you many years and good health for your kindness and generosity.

Sincere thanks to Shake DerApkarian for the donation of Palms for the celebration of Palm Sunday

Sincere thanks to the Ladies Guild for the donation of the Tulip Flowers for Holy Week & The Feast of the Resurrection of our Lord in memory of all faithfully

departed Ladies Guild members.

Sincere thanks to Mark & Radostina Jaffarian for the donation of Lilies for the Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ with thanks to God for the continued good health of their family members.

Sincere thanks to Seta & Emmanuel Ohannessian for a handmade Chalice Veil in memory of their dearly beloved parents.

Church Calendar:

Thursday April 3rd- Avak Luncheon & Program- 12:00 noon
Friday April 18th- Family Night Dinner at 6:00 p.m.

Thursday April 17th- Peabody Genocide Program at 11:00 a.m.
Friday April 18th- State House Genocide Program at 11:00 a.m.
Saturday April 19th- Flag Raising at Lowell City Hall at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday April 20th- Merrimack Valley Genocide Program at North Andover Middle School at 3:00 p.m.- Reception to follow.

Tuesday March 25th- 3rd day of Resurrection- Matins- 10:00 a.m.
Friday March 28th- 6th day of Resurrection- Matins- 10:00 a.m.

Names commemorated today and this week:
Haroutiun, Harout, Haro, Zadeeg, Kulkhateer