Der Hayr's Weekly Message
October 19 , 2008
Readings- Isaiah 20:1-21:6, Galatians 4:3-18,
Gospel Luke-4;14-24
5th Sunday of the Holy Cross
Counsels of the Holy Fathers of the Church:
If the ocean is good and worthy of praise before God, how much more beautiful is the assembly of a Church like this: where the voices of men, of women and of children arise in our prayers to God, mingling and resounding like the waves which beat upon the shore. The Church also enjoys a profound calm, and malicious spirits cannot trouble it.
Deserve then the approbation of the Lord by remaining faithful to such good guidance and fellowship in our Lord Jesus.
St. Basil the Great
Prayer: We are a true community Lord, when as a family, as Your children we can praise You, worship You, and pray for each other. Help us Lord, to fully understand this blessing and gift that You have given to us.
Prayer: May I always remember Lord, that Your kingdom is within me and each and everyone of my fellow Christians who make up Your living Church. Help us to remember O Lord that each and everyone of us first must create that Kingdom of God especially as we journey through this life and learning to accept one another as Our Lord has accepted us with all of our human frailties and our many human shortcomings O Lord & Savior Jesus Christ help us and forgive us!
Names commemorated today & this week:
Ghougianos, Dionosios, Reteos, Epiphanius, Sylvester, Atanas, Cyrill, Parsegh, Yeprem, Ramella, Hovsep, Ardem, Aquila, Kristapor
Requiem Requests for Sunday October 19th, 2008:
In memory of the servant of God-David Brundage
~ Requested by - Teresa Brundage
Church Calendar:
Thursday, October 30th- St. John Chrysostom- Matins- 9:00 a.m.
Friday, October 31st- Feast of All Saints- Matins- 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, November 6th- Avak Luncheon & Program at 12:00 noon
Friday, November 21st- Family Night Thanksgiving Dinner at 6 p.m.
Saturday, November 29th- Ladies Guild Craft Fair at Jaffarian Hall
Thursday, December 4th- Avak Luncheon and Program at 12:00 noon
Sunday, December 21st- Children's Christmas Party & Luncheon
Special thanks to Joanne & Armand Hidirsah for the donation of Altar Flowers for Sunday October 12th, 2008 in memory of Peter Mooradian on his 40th day memorial. May his memory be eternal and may God Bless you for your kindness and generosity.
Sunday November 9th- Feast of the Archangels Gabriel & Michael Matins- 9:00 a.m.- Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m.- SHARP!!!!! Guest Celebrant and Preacher His Grace Bishop Anoushavan 38th Anniversary of St. Gregory Parish and 50th Anniversary of the Eastern Prelacy under the jurisdiction of the Holy See of Cilicia. Luncheon & Program to follow in the Jaffarian Hall after the Service. Reservations for the Luncheon are a must.
Bible Study is held each Thursday from 10:00- 11:30 a.m. the Church. All are cordially invited and encouraged to join us in our spiritual journey toward God and a greater knowledge of our faith. Presently we are studying the Gospel of St. Luke.
Please remember that Hospitals and Nursing Homes do not inform the Church Office in cases of hospitalization or confinement we can only depend on family and friends to inform the Church Office. Please let Fr. Vartan know if there is someone who is need of a Pastoral Visit. Holy Communion needs to be given before someone is too seriously ill to receive it.
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