Der Hayr's Weekly Message

Scripture Readings- Philipians 4:8-24-Gospel -Luke 11:1-13

Counsels of the Holy Fathers of the Church:
Look upon everything in this world as upon a fleeting shadow, and do not cling with your heart to anything; do not consider anything in this world as great, and do not lay your hopes upon anything earthly. Cling to the One imperishable invisible, most wise God. We look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
( St. John of Kronstadt)

The means to confirm and strengthen Christian hope are prayer, especially frequent and sincere prayer, confession of our sins, frequent reading of the word of God, and above all, frequent communion of the holy and life giving Sacraments of Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ.  If you indeed call God your father, then trust and hope in Him, as a Father most merciful, all powerful, most wise, ever loving, ever perfect.  Trust in Him in respect of the blessings of this temporal life, but above all in respect of future blessings which shall granted to you in Christ.  Help us Lord to live our lives in accordance with Your will and help us to truly accept and forgive others as You have loved and forgiven us.   Remember us O Lord when Thou comest in Thy Kingdom! Amen.
( St. John of Kronstradt)

Names commemorated today and this week:
Krikor, Muron

Church Calendar:

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 Jim & Ann Apovian in loving memory of the servant of God-Megerdich Haroutunian.
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, Boghos Tavitian, Lucy Almasian, Nancy O'Soro, Gus Scannell
May God grant them all a speedy recovery and good health always.

Requiem Services for Sunday November 18, 2007

In memory of the servant of God Stephen Shrestinian-11th year  Requested by- Mr. & Mrs. Ara Shrestinian, Mr. & Mrs. John Kulungian, Mr. & Mrs. David Shrestinian

In memory of the servant of God Hagop Hananian
Requested by- Martha Hananian

In memory of the servant of God-Archdeacon Hagop James Apovian  Requested by- Nevart Apovian, James & Ann Apovian, Lisa Apovian, James & Kristen Apovian, Lara & Todd Kopoyan, Hrach & Nevart Mikaelian, Dina Apovian, Selma Apovian, Ruth Johnson.

Wed. Nov. 21st- Presentation of the Holy Virgin- Matins- 9:30 a.m.
Friday Nov. 30- Sts. Thaddeus & Bartholomew- Matins- 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday Dec. 4th- St. Apkar of Armenia- Matins- 9:30 a.m.
Thursday Dec. 6th- Holy Fathers of Egypt- Matins- 9:30 a.m.