Der Hayr's Weekly Message

Scripture Readings- Philipians 1:1-11-Gospel-Luke 9:44-50

A warm welcome to His Grace Bishop Anoushavan, the Vicar General of our Prelacy who is gracing this day with His presence.  His Grace will be celebrating the Divine Liturgy and will deliver the Sermon, as well He will bestow upon Nishan Dagley the Order of Acolyte and Stole Bearer. May God grant Anoushavan Srpazan many years and good health always as he fulfills his mission of spreading the Good News of Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ among our people.
We take this opportunity to sincerely thank Bishop Anoushavan for being with us today despite a very heavy work schedule, we are grateful that Your Grace very graciously accepted our invitation to be with us and to share this very special day in the life of our beloved St. Gregory Parish Family. Your presence among us is truly a blessing & joy.  Special congratulations to our faithful Altar Server Nishan Dagley who will be receiving the Office of Acolyte & Stole Bearer during the Divine Liturgy, he has shown himself to be a faithful, devoted, and humble servant of Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ and His Church.  All of us who are part of the parish family of St. Gregory wish Nishan continued good health and the fulfillment of your dreams and aspirations. May the Lord guide you in this your life's journey and continue to watch over you and your loved ones always.
Let us pray today for all those who serve the Holy Church of God, our Patriarchs, Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Altar Servers, Choir Members, and all those who work for the Glory of God and His Kingdom. AMEN.

Names commemorated today and this week:  Melidos, Minas, Antreas, Pilibos, Philip, Andrew

Church Calendar:

Tuesday Nov. 13th- Men's Club Dinner & Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Friday Nov. 16th- Family Night Thanksgiving Dinner at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday Nov. 17th- Ladies Guild Craft Fair at Jaffarian Hall
Thursday Dec. 6th- Avak Luncheon & Program at 12:00 noon
Sunday Dec. 16th- Christmas Pageant & Children's Party
Monday Dec. 24th- Feast of St. Stephen & Christmas Eve
Vespers-5:30 p.m. followed by Christmas Carols and Readings at 6:00 p.m.- Join us with your family and friends.

Today's Altar flowers are donated by Michael & Chake Boloian in memory of the Boloian & Minassian Family departed.
Sincere thanks for your kindness and generosity.

Please pray for the sick, confined and those who are recovering:  Yeretzgeen Rosemary Davidian, Yeretzgeen Patricia Dagley, Mary Oozoonian, Berj Karibian, Carolyn Dagley, Sarkis Minasian, John Barberian, Mary Lucchesi, Varoujan Manoukian, John Arakelian, Stephan Kanarian, Albert Pellicio, Boghos Tavitian, Lucy Almasian, Nancy Osoro, Robert Kaulback, Augustine Scannell, Joyce Quinlan
May God grant them all a speedy recovery and good health always.

Wed. Nov. 21st- Presentation of the Holy Virgin- Matins- 9:30 a.m.
Sat. Dec. 1st- Sts. Thaddeus & Bartholomew- Matins- 8:30 a.m.

Special thanks to Rt. Rev. Archimandrite Leonard Faris for his donation of Incense and Anointing Oil from the Monastery of the Holy Virgin Mary in Damascus. May God grant you many years and good health always.

Sincere thanks to Jim & Ann Apovian for the preparation of today's anniversary luncheon. May God grant you many years and good health always.