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Der Hayr's Weekly Message
Spiritual Counsels of the Holy Fathers: God’s Promises: The reward of virtue will be God Himself, who gave the virtue and promised to give Himself; and there could be no greater or better gift. For when He said by the prophet I shall be their God, and they will be my people, He surely meant just this: I shall be their satisfaction; I shall be everything that man can earnestly desire; life, health, food, abundance, glory, honor, peace, and all good things. This is the right nterpretation of the Apostles words, That God may be in all ( 1 Corinthians 15:28) He will be the end of our desires and we shall see Him without end, love Him for eternity, and praise Him without weariness. This promise, this gift, this activity, will be shared by all, just as eternal life will be the common condition for all. ( St. Augustine of Hippo) Prayer: Heavenly Father remove from our hearts the lingering anxieties of this day. Grant that we may look forward and upward to You,and always remembering Your promises go forth with faith, hope, peace and confidence of Your unending mercy love and mercy. Give us faith and strength O merciful Lord, prepare the path that we should walk upon, and although we do not walk on that path which You have given us O Lord, help us to find our way back to You and the peace that only You can give us which is beyond our wisdom.
Names commemorated this week:
Please remember the ill, confined, & those recovering in your prayers. Yeretzgeen Rosemary Davidian, Yeretzgeen Patricia Dagley, Carolyn Dagley, Rev. Fr. Vahram Hazarian, Mary Lucchesi, Mary Oozoonian, Kathy Gostanian, Berj Karibian, Zabelle Varadian,
Parish & Community Calendar: Sunday, September 9th- Annual Church Picnic –Details to follow Sunday June 24th- 11th Anniversary of the Consecration and Enthronement of His Holiness Aram 1st Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia- Patriarchal Prayers on this occasion will be held following the Divine Liturgy on this day for the continued good health and length of days of our Holy Father as the 1st Servant among all of us. May the Lord grant our beloved Holy Father good health and many years in His mission to proclaim the Gospel to our peaople. We will also be offering prayers for the continued well being and length of days for our Prelate His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan as he celebrates 40 years in the Priesthood and his 9th year as the Presiding Hierarch and Prelate of the Eastern Prelacy. We pray that our Lord Bless our Srpazan with good health, many years and happiness as he faithfully fulfills the mission to which he has been called in leading his flock to Christ Jesus.
Bible Study will conclude on Tuesday June 12h and will resume on September 20h at 10:00 a.m. at the Church. There will be a Town Hall Membership Meeting following the Divine Liturgy on Sunday June 24th in the Sanctuary. This will be a very important meeting to discuss and vote on the proposed new Stewardship Program for our Parish. Summer Schedule of Church Services-June 17th-September 16th Divine Liturgy begins at 9:30 a.m. and concludes at 11:00 a.m. No Requiems on July 15th, August 12th, & September 16th, 2007
Sunday June 10th- Sunday & Armenian School Closing Program to follow the Divine Liturgy. The Program will be held in the Sanctuary. Please make the effort to join us and support the children of our Parish. Remember that they are the future of our Church. Please keep in mind that if you plan on receiving Holy Communion you must first participate in the Sacramental Prayers of Confession and Absolution prior to receiving the most Holy of Holies. Preparing ourselves spiritually is very important before approaching the Holy Altar to receive our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. Please follow along in the Divine Liturgy Books which are found in the pews the prayers are found on pages 220-221 There will be Morning Prayer Services on the following Sundays:
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