Der Hayr's Weekly Message

Scripture Readings- 1 Corinthians 1:18-24- Matthew 24:27-36

On Thursday of this week the Church will be commemorating the Feast of St. John Chrysostomos or Hovahness Voskeperan Hayrabed, who was one of the greatest Fathers of the Early Church, he also became the Patriarch of Constantinople in the 4th Century. Yes some seventeen centuries have passed since his death however he continues to be known as the greatest defender of the Gospel and teaching of the Church, known for his preaching and moral teachings he became known as Voskeperan or Golden Mouth for his strict adherence to the teachings of the Gospel, his keen intellect and his exemplary life as a Christian and ascetic cleric, he is also known as a great writer and teacher not only during his own time but in our own contemporary times as well. He has truly left us all a great spiritual legacy.
One would wonder that if St. John Chrysostom were alive today how he would react to what is going on in the world around us and how we as Christians have accepted the attacks upon our faith with indifference and apathy all in the name of being politically correct, while being party to the eventual decimation of Christian values and human dignity which is taking a very serious toll on the very fabric of our society.
St. John Chrysostom openly chastised the leaders of his own time for the moral and spiritual depravation that they imposed upon their respective societies, perhaps Chrysostom lived some 17 centuries before us but what he fought and preached against then is very relevant even in our own day. As Christians we need to stand up and be counted!!!!

Names commemorated today and this week:
Anastas, Varius, Teodia, Voskeperan, Kude, Badvagan

Sunday November 11th- Church Anniversary & Ordination of Nishan Dagley to the Order of Acolyte & Stole Bearer by His Grace Bishop Anoushavan-Vicar General- Luncheon & Program to follow.  There will be no Hokehankist commemorated on this day.
Thursday Nov. 1st- Avak Luncheon-12:00 noon-Jaffarian Hall
Friday Nov. 16th- Family Night Thanksgiving Dinner-6:00 p.m.

Today's Altar flowers are donated by the Saryan Family in memory of all departed members of the Saryan & Manoukian Families.  Sincere thanks for your kindness and may their memory be eternal

Requiems for Sunday October 28, 2007
~ In memory of the servants of God- David Brundage, Hagop & Teriz Kalousdian, Grace, Ethel, & Sahag Kalousdian.
Requested by- Teresa Brundage
~ In memory of the servant of God Sarkis Saryan, Krikor & Mariam Saryan, Ohanes & Gulizar Manoukian, Saryan & Manoukian Family Departed
Requested by- Mrs. Armine Saryan, Dr. & Mrs. John Saryan & Family, Dr. & Mrs. Levon Saryan & Family, Arlene Saryan & Christian Alexander & Family, Judy Saryan & Victor Zarougian & Family
~ In memory of the servants of God-Setruck, Misak, & Elizabeth Snoonian
Requested by- Sara Snoonian Sumpter
~ In memory of the servant of God-Megerdich Haroutunian-6th year
Requested by- James & Ann Apovian, Lisa Apovian, James III & Kristen Apovian & Family, Nevart Apovian

Thursday Nov. 1st- St. John Chrysostom- Matins- 8:30 a.m.
Saturday Nov. 3rd- Feast of All Saints- Matins- 9:00 a.m.
Friday Nov. 9th- Archangels Gabriel & Michael- Matins- 9:30 a.m.