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HOLY TRINITY ARMENIAN CHURCH OF GREATER BOSTONPastor, Father Vasken A. Kouzouian
145 Brattle Street • Cambridge, MA 02138 • 617.354.0632 • www.htaac.org
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2017Celebrant/Homilist: The Pastor
Morning Service: 9:15 a.m.; Divine Liturgy: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Readings of the Day:
Is. 36:1-9. 1 Thes. 1:1-10. Lk. 12:13-31.
WELCOME
We welcome those who are visiting our Church. The Pastor and the ParishCouncil would like to invite you to make the Holy Trinity Church yourspiritual home. You are cordially invited to take part in the Service andactivities of our Church. If you would like to be placed on our mailing list,please sign our Guest Book located in the Vestibule.
BIBLE READING
Today’s Bible reading is from the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to St.Luke, chapter 12, vs. 22-31 [page 652 ], and will be read by Sona Tashjian.
FEAST DAYS
• Yesterday was the Feast of St. Gregory and St. Nicholas theWonderworkers.
• Today is the First Sunday of Advent. The liturgical color for this firstSunday of Advent is green, representing faith.
• Monday, November 27, is the Feast of St. Juliana.
• Thursday, November 30, is the Feast of St. Clement of Rome.
• Next Saturday, December 2, is the Feast of the Holy Apostles Thaddeusand Bartholomew, First Enlighteners of Armenia.
From Today’s Bible Reading
Luke 12:13-31 The “parable of the rich fool” (vv. 14-20) describesa man who plans to build a bigger place to store his worldly goodsso that he can “enjoy life.” Life, Jesus reminds us, is not about howmuch we have. Reflection: Look at v.15. How does the world teach usthe exact opposite? (i.e., society, the media, popular entertainment,fashion, technology bombard us with images of what we should own to besuccessful, beautiful, happy.) Where do true riches lie and why?
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 St. Paul declares his heartfelt thanksgiving forthe Thessalonians whose exemplary faith, even in suffering, had inspiredcountless others. Reflection: Read v. 2. Make a list of all the people for whomyou’re thankful. Now pray for them.
Isaiah 36:1-9 The king of Assyria demands Jerusalem’s surrender fromKing Hezekiah and questions his reliance on God. Reflection: Have you everturned to God in a seemingly hopeless situation? In what ways does trusting Godhelp you through a difficult time? (Provides courage and srength, hope in thefuture, determination to prevail.)
Today is the First Sunday of Advent
Actually there is no “Advent” per se in the Armenian church calendar. Rather, the approximately 50-day period preceding our Christmas is calledHeesnag (from the word for fifty, Heesoon). Hisnag contains a total ofthree designated weeks of fasting - aside from the usual Wednesday andFriday fasts - so unlike Great Lent it is not a continuous period of suchdiscipline. Bottom line: Our Hisnag, just as in the Western Church’sAdvent, is a beautiful time to prepare, body and soul, for the celebrationof the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Focus on Scripture, being atchurch with your Christian family, prayer, worship, fasting and goodworks.
Department of Christian Education, Diocese of the Armenian Church (Eastern)
PARTICIPATION IN THE DIVINE LITURGY
Please use the Divine Liturgy books that are found in the pew racks. Thesebooks contain the Armenian text as well as the English transliteration andtranslation in the second section.
For your convenience, the applicable page number in the burgundy DivineLiturgy book is located above both the right and left doors by the Altarleading to the Vestry and Baptistry. When the light shows green, thecongregation stands; when the light shows red, the congregation kneels; andwhen green and red lights are off, you may be seated. If assistance is needed,please ask a member of the Parish Council.
Parishioners are also encouraged to sing with the Choir, whose real purposeis to lead the congregation in singing the hymns. Also join in the recitationof the Creed which is found on pages 18 and 19 of the second section.
VOGHCHOOYN - KISS OF PEACE
During the Divine Liturgy, when the Parish Council members pass the Kissof Peace in Church, the response from the receiver should be “Orhnyal ehhaidnootyunn Krisdosee” (Blessed is the revelation of Christ). When yougive the Voghchooyn, please say “Krisdos e mech mer haydnetsav” (Christis revealed amongst us).
CONFESSION AND HOLY COMMUNION
Those faithful who feel spiritually prepared to receive our Lord in thesacrament of Holy Communion are asked to bring their pew books withthem to the General Confession and, together with the deacon, areasked to read the confession aloud. The essence to this sacrament lieswith the individual(s) offering his or her own confession through the priestto God. In addition to reading the text of the confession, each participantmust recall his or her own sins, truly seek God’s forgiveness, and make acommitment to the Lord to strive not to sin anymore. The Englishconfession may be found on page 48 in the burgundy Divine Liturgy bookand on page x in the blue Divine Liturgy book found in the pew racks. Weurge our parishioners to come forward for confession and HolyCommunion through the center aisle.
RESPONSE WHEN KISSING THE CROSS (during the procession)
The faithful says: Hee-shes-cheer yev zeez a-rra-chee-an-mah ka-rinnAs-doo-dzo (Remember me before the immortal Lamb of God.) The priestsays: Hee-shyal lee-cheer a-rra-chee an-mah ka-rinn As-doo-dzo (Youshall be remembered before the immortal Lamb of God.)
PRAYER REQUESTS
Your prayers are requested to have mercy on our countrymen in Artsakh, tostrengthen them in defense of their homeland, and to grant consolation to thesuffering and grieving. Your prayers are requested for the Rev. Fr. ShnorkSouin, Pastor of Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Armenian Church, Providence. Yourprayers are also requested for Lucie Aghdamlian, Queenie Samourian, andDiran Zahigian; for the good health of all those who suffer from illness in theirown private way; and for those who mourn the loss of a loved one.
Please note that if you would like Fr. Vasken to offer your prayer requestduring his silent prayers at the celebration of the Divine Liturgy nextSunday, please fill out the Prayer Request card located in the pew boxand place it in the offering plate as it passes.
REQUIEM SERVICE
We have all been asked to pray during the Divine Liturgy for the souls of:
- Karekin & Nectar Der Ohannesian and Azad Strazulla: From theTrust Fund established by Ara & Ana Yacobian and Family for parents & sister
- Harry & Ovsanna D. Hagopian, Mary Hagopian Albertassi,Aram D. Hagopian, Harry (Hagop) D. Hagopian, and Armine D.Hagopian: From the Family Trust Fund established by Armine D.Hagopian
- Miran & Marie Kavookjian and Haroutune & Sina DinjianKavookjian: From the Trust Fund established by Marie Kavookjian
- Rose McKertich: From her Trust Fund
- Nishan Panosian, Florence Acabe Panosian, Edward Panosian,George Panosian, Stephen Panosian, Rose Panosian, MadelineBlascio, and Frances Panosian: requested by Cefali Family, HodgsonFamily, Cheryl Conly, Mark Hoyt, and McTaggart Family for grandparents& great-grandparents; uncle; parents, grandparents, uncle & aunt; and aunts
TODAY’S CALENDAR
FELLOWSHIP HOUR
You are all welcome to join us in Johnson Hall following church servicesfor Fellowship Hour, hosted today by the ACYOA.
BRIGHTENING OF OUR CHRISTMAS TREE
The second lighting of our Christmas tree will be held in the Charles andNevart Talanian Cultural Hall at the conclusion of Church Services.
FIRST WEDNESDAYS
Fr. Vasken asks you to join him for a fresh new program, “First Wednesdays- A Breath of God.” If you wonder what our Christian faith says abouteveryday issues and how we can apply our time-tested faith to our modern daylives, you are encouraged to attend. The next program in this series will be heldon Wednesday, December 6, from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in Johnson Hall. Thetheme is “In the Town of Bethlehem: Good News of Great Joy!”Taking thetime for this less than an hour program, held the first Wednesday of everymonth, may be just what you need to let your Christian faith guide youthrough your daily life.
THIRD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE BRIGHTENING
We hope you again take part in this festive endeavor by donating one ormore lights in honor or in memory of family and friends during theChristmas season. Your $20 contribution for each light will help strengthenour Church as we continue to meet the needs of our parishioners and
provide events throughout the year for the enjoyment of the Armeniancommunity.
The second lighting will be today during Fellowship Hour and, asadditional lights are purchased, our tree will grow brighter each weekthroughout the Christmas season.
We are again making available a unique opportunity for an individual or afamily to place the angel on our Holy Trinity Christmas Tree on Sunday,December 17. This honor will be given to the first person to call the churchoffice and make a donation of $500 (25 lights).
All donations will be listed in a pamphlet distributed on December 17. Brochures have been mailed and copies are available in the Vestibule.
EREVAN CHORAL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CONCERT
The Erevan Choral Society Christmas Holiday Concert will be held onSunday, December 10, at 7:00 p.m., in the church sanctuary with ComposerKonstantin Petrossian conducting. Featured will be the Vocal Quartet fromthe Bostonians and the Arlington High School Madrigal Singers.
You are warmly invited to attend this complimentary concert that is a giftto the community as we usher in the Christmas season.
STEWARDSHIP 2018
IT’S MY CHURCH - COUNT ME IN!
The Stewardship 2018 package has been mailed. We ask that if you
consider Holy Trinity Armenian Church - Your Church - please take a
few minutes to fill out the pledge card and return it to the Church
Office. We depend on and thank you for your participation.
FROM THE DIOCESE - A Life of Prayer - Fr. Mampre Kouzouian
From the October 12 Diocesan eNewsletter - Last summer, a belovedsenior priest of the Eastern Diocese, the Rev. Fr. Mampre Kouzouian,visited Armenia at the invitation of His Holiness Karekin II, the Catholicosof All Armenians. While there, he taught pastoral care to seminary studentsand did some archival studies of church canons.
The Mother See’s broadcast unit, Shoghakat TV, has produced a 10-minutefilm honoring Fr. Mampre’s 60-plus years of ministry and detailing his lifeand philosophy. Central to both has been the role of prayer which thesenior priest expounds with his characteristic conviction and warm-heartedness. To view this film, go to https://ArmenianChurch.US/, clickon News & Events, eNewsletter Archives, and 10/12/2017 eNewsletter ofthe Eastern Diocese.
Trinity Christmas BAZAAR
Friday, December 1, and Saturday, December 2, 2017
Our Trinity Christmas Bazaar is the Church's major annual fundraiser. Weneed everyone's support to make this year's Bazaar better than ever.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Sponsorship opportunities range from $300 to $1,500 each. Your help and supportwill be prominently displayed throughout the two days of the Bazaar in sincererecognition and gratitude. To make a donation, email [email protected] or contactthe Church Office, 617.354.0632. Credit card payment accepted. Our thanks tothose who have already donated to underwrite this year's Bazaar.
Super Raffle Tickets Now Available
This is a great fund-raiser and an opportunity for you or your friends to win 7 cashprizes for $100.00 per ticket. First prize is $2,500; 2nd prize: $1,000; 3rd, 4th, 5th,6th, and 7th prizes: $500 each. To purchase a ticket, see a Parish Council memberon a Sunday morning or contact the Church Office.
Donations Sought for . . .
Sports Silent Auction Booth
Memorabilia and/or tickets for the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots and Red Sox would begratefully appreciated. For further information, contact Greg Kolligian,[email protected].
Silent Auction Booth
Auction-able services, performances, events, gift certificates to stores, restaurants,spas, etc., and quality goods or new gift items. For further information, contactKaren Hovsepian at [email protected] or call 617.898.8619.
Jewelry and Accessories Booth
This is a wonderful opportunity to re-gift those items you've never used. Jewelry,scarves, belts and small gift items in good, clean condition are requested and maybe brought to the Church Office, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., or to theCharles and Nevart Talanian Cultural Hall on a Sunday morning. For furtherinformation or to volunteer to help, contact Elaine Haroutunian,[email protected].
Community News
- Fri, Dec 1, 10am-12noon - Armenian Women’s Fellowship, hostedby the First Armenian Church, Belmont; speaker, Nancy Tutunjian Berger;fellowship and pot luck lunch
- Apr 3-14, 2018 - Easter 2018 Diocesan Pilgrimage to Jerusalem; goto www.eo.travelwithus.com/files/uploads/HL18_52242_Chevian.pdf for abrochure and go to www.eo.travelwithus.com/easterinjerusalem#eotours foran application/registration form.
For Your Information
• We have available personal receivers for the hearing impaired that willenhance your hearing ability during the Badarak and sermon. For assistance, please see a Parish Council member in the Vestibule.
• A Reminder - to access our handicap Church entrance, follow the Dorianwalkway from either the parking lot or to the right of the main doors ofthe church.
• If you know of someone ill or in need of a visit from our Pastor, pleasecontact the Church Office, 617.354.0632 or by email, [email protected].
• There are copies of The Little Golden Bible Storybook, When I Go toChurch, and Bible story picture books available in the Vestibule for theyoungest members of our congregation to quietly enjoy during ChurchServices. We kindly ask that you return them to the Vestibule at theconclusion of Church Services.
A Special RequestWe are in need of 2 to 3 parishioners who are willing to give
approximately one-half hour of their time on Sunday mornings
(9:30 a.m.), to bag the “mahs” that is blessed and then distributed
at the conclusion of Church Services. We’ve been grateful to the late
George Hagopian and George Thomasian who assumed this responsibility in the past.
To volunteer and/or for more information, please contact the
Church Office, at 617.354.0632 or email [email protected].
HOLY TRINITY CALENDAR
Sun, Nov 26 Volleyball Tournament sponsored by our ACYOA Seniors; noonto 6pm; see flyer in this Sunday Bulletin
Wed, Nov 29 Yalanchi Making Session; beginning at 10am; volunteers needed -please RSVP to Cynthia Kazanjian at [email protected] or at 339.222.9900
Thurs, Nov 30 Friends of Holy Trinity 1000 Club Drawing; Parish House; 10am
Dec 1 & 2 58th Annual Trinity Christmas Bazaar
Wed, Dec 6 First Wednesdays, A Breath of God; “In the Town of Bethlehem:Good News of Great Joy!” Johnson Hall; 6:45pm-7:30pm (seeflyer in this Bulletin)
Sat, Dec 9 ACYOA Juniors Christmas Ball, hosted by Holy Trinity ACYOAJuniors for all regional ACYOA Juniors, ages 12 to 18.
Sun, Dec 10 Erevan Choral Society Christmas Concert; 7pm
Tues, Dec 12 Paint Night, hosted by the Armenian School; 7pm
Wed, Dec 13 Parish Council Meeting; Johnson Hall; 6:45pm
Sun, Dec 17 Christmas Family Service followed by the Sunday SchoolChristmas Pageant and Caroling
Sun, Dec 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service; prayers and Christmas Carolsin English; 5pm
Follow us at www.htaac.org,www.facebook.com/HolyTrinityArmenianChurch
Photo Gallery Available on our Website
Photos of Church events and activities are available online on our website at
http://htaac.smugmug.com/ (Under Quick Links, Photo Gallery). A photo collage is also
available under “Parish News” with their respective articles.
Take time to look through our website (www.htaac.org) where you can also find Der
Vasken’s sermons, the Sunday Bulletins, copies of Dajar, and the Church calendar which
keeps us abreast of upcoming activities and programs.