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FELLOWSHIP HOUR Families and individuals are encouraged to host the fellowship hour for happy or otherwise solemn occasions. Please contact church office. Today’s Fellowship hour is sponsored by Vigen & Houry Ghazarian in the memory of her mother Maral Koushakdjian St. Gregory The Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church S7 Cricor Lovsavori[ Ha3x7 A-akylagan Ygy.yxi Sunday Bulletin 20 1 Giragi5 Hogdympyr 21, 2018 Sovrp Badarac A-av0dyan +amu10:30in Sunday, October 21, 2018 Divine Liturgy 10:30 a.m. Archpriest Fr. Sarkis Petoyan D7 Sarcis A7 Khn37 Py;o3yan Welcome to our visitors! Our family of parishioners joyfully invites you to make St. Gregory parish your spiritual home. Please join us for fellowship in the Yegavian Hall following services today! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2215 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107 Tel. 626-449-1523 Fax:626-449-7039 E-Mail:[email protected] - www.saintgregoryarmenianchurch.com ATTENTION We welcome sponsors for our Sunday Bulletin You may contact Church Office: 626-449-1523 OV<ATROV:IVN Howanavornyrov bedk ovnink Giraginyrov ;yr;igin /aqsyrovn hamar Ygy.yxvo3 8Giragos9 yv 8Ygavyan9 Srahnyru Dramatryli yn @yr Polor A-i;nyrovn St. Gregory Armenian Church Hall Rentals Yegavian and Geragos Halls are Available for your Weddings Harsaniknyr Baptism Gnovnknyr Birthdays Darytar2nyr Anniversaries Hocyja,yr Hokejash and any other occasion Yva3ln For more information, please call Vahe Charkhutian 562-715-8730 Manramasnov;yan hamar hy-a2a3nyl` Wahe {arqu;yanin` 562-715-8730

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FELLOWSHIP HOURFamilies and individuals are encouraged to host the fellowship

hour for happy or otherwise solemn occasions. Please contact church office.

Today’s Fellowship hour is sponsored byVigen & Houry Ghazarian in the memory of her mother

Maral Koushakdjian

St. Gregory The Illuminator Armenian Apostolic ChurchS7 Cricor Lovsavori[ Ha3x7 A-akylagan Ygy.yxi

Sunday Bulletin

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Giragi5 Hogdympyr 21, 2018Sovrp Badarac A-av0dyan +amu10:30in

Sunday, October 21, 2018 Divine Liturgy 10:30 a.m.

Archpriest Fr. Sarkis Petoyan D7 Sarcis A7 Khn37 Py;o3yan

Welcome to our visitors! Our family of parishioners joyfully invites you to make St. Gregory parish your spiritual home. Please join us

for fellowship in the Yegavian Hall following services today!----------------------------------------------------------------------------2215 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107 Tel. 626-449-1523 Fax:626-449-7039

E-Mail:[email protected] - www.saintgregoryarmenianchurch.com

ATTENTIONWe welcome sponsors for our Sunday Bulletin You may contact Church Office: 626-449-1523

OV<ATROV:IVNHowanavornyrov bedk ovnink Giraginyrov

;yr;igin /aqsyrovn hamar

Ygy.yxvo3 8Giragos9 yv 8Ygavyan9 SrahnyruDramatryli yn @yr Polor A-i;nyrovn

St. Gregory Armenian Church Hall Rentals Yegavian and Geragos Halls are Available for your

• Weddings Harsaniknyr• Baptism Gnovnknyr• Birthdays Darytar2nyr• Anniversaries Hocyja,yr• Hokejash and any other occasion Yva3ln

For more information, please callVahe Charkhutian 562-715-8730

Manramasnov;yan hamar hy-a2a3nyl`Wahe {arqu;yanin` 562-715-8730

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St Gregory Armenian Church

Parish DirectoryParish Council Joan Meymarian (626) 794-6771Ladies Society Aida Sethian (626) 695-8013Men’s Forum Berj Gourdikian (626) 355-8780 Friendship Club Jeannette Kevorkian (818) 244-7222A.C.Y.O Christina Hilalian (626) 716-4300 A.C.Y.O. V.Chair Sophia Kedjidjian (626) 773-2526Choir Director Elise Tashjian (626) 356-9208Hovsepian School Office (626) 578-1343Hovsepian School Chair Yeran Melelian (213) 760-1204Saturday School Norayr Dadouryan (626) 683-7211Sunday School Marguerite Hougasian (626) 351-8137DFM Dn. Vahe Charkhutian (562) 715-8730

Garyvor ?anovxovm Gu qntrynk myr havadaxyalnyren min[yv wyr] mnal ygy.yxvo3 me]` Giragi 0rovan ba,damovnki un;axkin5 i 3arcank a3n undaniknyrovn5 oronk hocyhancsdyan ba,d0n gu qntryn1 Hocyhancisdu mia3n qntro.nyrovn hamar [e5 a3l myr polor nn]yxyalnyrovn hamar e1 Hajyxek ygy.yxi mnal min[yv wyr]5 sdanalov hamar ar2agman 0rhnov;ivnu5 hampovrylow Sp7 Avydaranu1

Hocyvor Howiv

Important NoticeWe kindly request that during services, the faithful remain in church

following Holy Communion, as a sign of respect for the families who have requested requiem service for their loved ones. Additionally, we ask that following the final blessing, we all honor the tradition of approaching and reverently kissing the Holy Bible.

Parish Priest

HUMANITARIAN AIDAs part of the Western Diocese campaign for Syrian humanitarian aid, a

basket has been placed in the nartex of the sanctuary on the candle table. If you are interested in supporting this cause, you may kindly leave your donation, which will be sent to the Western Diocese along with donations from all other Western Diocese parishes.

MARTASIRAGAN )CNOV:IVNMasnagxylov hamar Aryvmdyan :ymi A-a]nortarani

unthanovr Sovrio3 0cnov;yan ,ar=ovmin5 go.ow mu zydy.ova/ e ygy.yxvo3 cavi;in me]1 Anonk oronk gu ‘a’akin 0cnyl5 ;o. hajin irynx noviradovov;ivnu tnyl go.owin me]5 or bidi .rgovi a-a]nortaran in[bes polor mivs /ovqyrov noviradovov;ivnnyru1

Galatians 4:3-18So with us; while we were minors, we were enslaved to the

elemental spirits of the world. But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children. And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father !” So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God.

Formerly, when you did not know God, you were enslaved to beings that by nature are not gods. Now, however, that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and beggarly elemental spirits? How can you want to be enslaved to them again? You are observing special days, and months, and seasons, and years. I am afraid that my work for you may have been wasted.

No3nbes al mynk5 yrp manovg eink5 a,qarhi sgzpovnknyrovn dag sdrovg eink1 Pa3x yrp =amanagu lrovmin hasav5 Asdova/ .rgyx ir Ortin` or gno]me /nav yv )renkin dag mdav orbeszi ‘rgankow cne )renkin dag y.o.nyru7 orbeszi mynk ortycrov;i4vnu sdanank1 Yv kani or tovk ortinyr ek5 Asdova/ 2yr sirdyrovn me] .rgyx ir Ortiin Hocin5 or g4a.a.age7 8Appa45 Ha43r91 Hydyvapar a4l sdrovg [ys5 haba` orti7 ov y;e orti5 ovrymn` Asdov/o3 =a-ancortu Krisdosi mi]oxow1

Ovrymn a3n adyn yrp [eink jan[nar Asdova/5 gu /a-a3eink anonx` or pnov;yanp asdova/nyr [ein1 Saga3n hima or jan[xank Asdova/5 gam ma4navant` jan[xovyxank Asdov/me5 i|n[bes gu wyrata-nak a3n dgar yv a.kad sgzpovnknyrovn5 oronx tar2yal g4ovzek sdrovg ullal1 Gu bahek 0ryru5 amisnyru5 =amanagnyrn ov darinyru7 gu waqnam 2yzi hamar5 or covxe zovr dy.u a,qada/ ullam 2yr wra31

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MISSION STATEMENT OF ST. GREGORY ARMENIAN CHURCH OF PASADENA

The parish of St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church is a fellowship of Christians committed to practicing the Orthodox Christian Faith through:

1. Sanctifying the life of the faithful2. Proclaiming the truth of Christ through worship3. Increasing the number of faithful through outreach and

evangelism4. Service5. A common life in Christ as expressed in the distinctive faith-

experience, sacraments and heritage of the Apostles and of the Church Fathers.

OUR PARISH GOALS:Worship – Love the Lord God with all your heart, soul & mind. (Mt. 22:37)Ministry – Love your neighbor as yourself (Mt. 22:39)Evangelism – Go…make disciples (Mt. 28:19)Fellowship (Edification) – Baptize them (Mt. 28:19)Instruction – Teach them to obey all that I have commanded (Mt. 28:20)

ԱՌԱՔԵԼՈՒԹԻՒՆԸՓԱՍԱՏԻՆԱՅԻ Ս. ԳՐԻԳՈՐ ԼՈՒՍԱՒՈՐԻՉՀԱՅՑ. ԱՌԱՔԵԼԱԿԱՆ ԵԿԵՂԵՑՒՈՅ

Ս. Գրիգոր Լուսաւորիչ Հայաստանեայց Առաքելական Եկեղեցւոյ համայնքը յանձնառու է գործադրելու ուղղափառ հաւատքը Քրիստոնէութեան՝ այսինքն1.- Զարկ տալ հաւատացեալներու բարեպաշտութեան:2.- Քարոզել ճշմարտութիւնը Քրիտոսի:3.- Բազմացնել հաւատացեալներու թիւը՝ ընկերային ծառայութեամբ եւ աւետարանութեամբ:4.- Ծիսակատարութեամբ:5.- Ապրիլ կեանքը Քրիստոսի մէջ, այնպէս ինչպէս արտայայտուած է Առաքեալներու եւ Եկեղեցւոյ հայրերու հաւատքի յատկանշական փորձառութեանց, եկեղեցական խորհուրդներուն եւ աւանդութեանց մէջ:

ՆՊԱՏԱԿԸ ՄԵՐ ԾՈՒԽԻՆ

Պաշտամունք - «Սիրէ' քու Տէր Աստուածդ քու ամբողջ սրտովդ, քու ամբողջ հոգիովդ եւ քու ամբողջ մտքովդ»: (ՄԹ. 22:37)Քարոզչութիւն - «Սիրէ' ընկերդ քու անձիդ պէս»: (ՄԹ.22:39)Աւետարանութիւն - «Գացէ'ք... աշակերտ դարձուցէք բոլոր ազգերը»: (ՄԹ. 22:19)Ընկերակցութեան Կազմութիւն - «Մկրտեցէ'ք զանոնք Հօր եւ Որդիին եւ Սուրբ Հոգիին անունով: (ՄԹ.28:19)Հրահանգ - «Սորվեցուցէ'ք անոնց պահել այն ամէնը, ինչ որ պատուիրեցի ձեզի»:(ՄԹ. 28:20)

>ovgasi Avydaranen (Luke)4: 14-23Karozov;yan Sgizp Calilya3i Me]

Yv ygav Nazare;5 ovr sna/ er7 ir soworov;yan hama2a3n` ,apa; 0ru =o.owaran mdav1 Yv iryn dovin Ysa3i marcarei cirku7 an odki ylav gartalov7 yv yrp cirku paxav` cdav a3n dy.u5 ovr crova/ er7 8Diro] Hocin im wras e5 zis ador hamar isg 0/yx7 zis .rgyx a.kadnyrovn avydaranylov5 srdapyg hocinyru p=,gylov5 cyrinyrovn azadovm karozylov yv go3ryrovn` dyso.ov;ivn5 gy.ykova/nyru azad ar2agylov5 Diro] untovnyli darin h-[agylov91Yv cirku coxylow` dovav ba,d0nya3in ov nsdav7

yv =o.owaranin me] cdnovo.nyrovn polorin a[kyru syvy-a/ ein anor wra31 Ov sgsav usyl anonx7 8A3s crova/knyru gadarovyxan a3s0r5 yrp gu lseik 2yr agan]nyrow91

And he came to Nazareth, where He had been as a child, and He went, as His way was, into the Synagogue on the Sabbath, and got up to give a reading. And the book of the Prophet Isaiah was given to Him and, opening the book, He came on the place where it is said, ‘The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because I am marked out by Him to give good news to the poor; He has sent me to make well those who are broken-hearted; to say that the prisoners will be let go, and the blind will see, and to make the wounded free from their chains, To give knowledge that the year of the Lord's good pleasure is come’.

And shutting the book He gave it back to the servant and took his seat: and the eyes of all in the Synagogue were fixed on Him. Then he said to them, ‘Today this word has come true in your hearing’.

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PARISH FELLOWSHIP HOUROur Parish Fellowship Hour, which follows Divine Liturgy each week in

the Yegavian Hall, is a wonderful opportunity for parishioners to meet, greet and enjoy one another’s company. It’s truly one of the most important aspects of our community life, and is more than a time to enjoy coffee, tea and refreshments.

We have always relied on parishioners to host the Parish Fellowship Hour, for which we are grateful. In that tradition, we ask that any individual, couple, family or group of families to come forward and pledge their support in hosting Fellowship Hour on either a happy occasion or in memory of a loved one.

We take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers who have hosted the Parish Fellowship Hour thus far, as we encourage others to come forward and do likewise.

To host a Parish Fellowship Hour or learn more about this program, please contact the church office at 626-449-1523, email at [email protected], or call Sevan Sarkisian at 626-808-1460

UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST. GREGORY ARMENIAN CHURCH, PASADENA

· Thursday-October 25, 2018 Men’s Forum Dinner 6:30p.m.

Friday–November 2, 2018Family First Friday celebrating Thanksgiving.

· Wednesday–November 7, 2018Friendship Club Luncheon.

· Saturday–November 10, 2018A one day Bus Trip to St. GARABED ARMENIAN CHURCH of the desert.

· Wednesday–November 14, 2018 Ladies Society Thanksgiving

We welcome all volunteers for the above events, please contact

DN. VAHE CHARKHUTIAN (562) 715-8730

ST. GREGORY ORTHODOX BOOKSTORE

Visit our bookstore!

Gifts for any occasion are available

Very Affordable, Highly Attractive Invaluable Books of Armenian Church History for all your Friends and Family

Every Sunday after

Church Services

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A_AKYLAGAN YGY>YXVO#

CRAQANOV:

Oryve a-i;ow` 2yr novernyrovn hamar A3xylyxek ygy.yxvo3s CRAQANOV:u

Mad[yli Cinyr

Ar=ekavor Badmagan Hadornyr @yr Undanikin yv Parygamnyrovn Hamar

Amen Giragi S7 Badaracen ydk

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Yrc[aqovmpu sirow g4untovni nor antamnyr1 Hydakrkrovo.nyren gu qntrovi hy-a2a3nyl Eliz :a,jyanin` Yrc[aqovmpi .ygawarin

The Choir welcomes new members. If you are interested, please see Elise Tashjian,

the Choir Director

A N N O U N C E M E N T The Pastor is available to visit our parishioners in the hospital,

nursing homes, or conduct Home Blessings, and other sacramental needs and consultations. Please call the church office at

626-449-1523. We would like to increase our outreach to church members who are unable to attend services. Any parishioner who has a concern is welcome to call the pastor or the Parish Council

Gu qntrovi an]adyl 2yr p]i]a3in hy-aq0snyru ygy.yxi mdnyle a-a]

Please turn off your cell phone when entering the church.

Hocyhancsdyan Qntranknyr Hocyhancsdyan qntranknyru hajyxek nyrga3axnyl min[yv Hinc,ap;i ges0r5 orbeszi garyli ulla3

dbyl ;yr;igin me]Requiem Services

We ask those who wish to have hokehankisd conducted for their loved ones on a given Sunday, to please submit their names by Thursday noon for

printing in the Sunday Bulletin

Remember The Church In Your Will

If certain information is omitted, missing or incorrect in this issue, please contact the Church Office, so we may make the

correction in the next issue.

Requiem - Hocyhancisd

• Requiem service in memory of Maral Koushakjian on the occasion of the first year of her passing is requested by Houry & Vigen Ghazarian, Shoghig and Vatche Vorperian and son Vahan.

• Requiem service in memory of Anahid Fodoulian, Hovanes Fodoulian & Mariam Fodoulian is requested by Shoghig Fodoulian & Hourig Fodoulian.

• Requiem service in memory of Wictor Achjian on the occasion of the first year of her passing and in memory of George Kazanjian is requested Kazanjian family.

• Requiem service in memory of Diane Kuljian on the occasion of the 50th year of her passing and in memory of Dick Kuljian on the occasion of 20th year is requested Tony and Kathy Agajanian and son Bryan, Stuart & Caroline Arakelian and children Talia & Lenna.

• Requiem service in memory of Bedros Koroghlian on the occasion of the 47th year of his passing and in memory of Yegisabet Koroghlian on the occasion of 6th year is requested Sarkis & Alice Karaoghlanian & family, Vartan & Dzovig Koroghlian and family, Tatus & Nora Koroghlian and family.

• Hocyhancsdyan ba,d0n gu qntrovi Maral Cov,akjyani mahovan a-a]in darylixin a-i;ow1 Qntro.nyrn yn` Hovri yv Wicen >azaryan5 <o.ig yv Wa[e Orpyryan yv zavagu Wahan1

• Hocyhancsdyan ba,d0n gu qntrovi Anahid F0dovlyani5 #owhannes F0dovlyani yv Mariam F0dovlyani hocinyrovn hamar1 Qntro.nyrn yn` <o.ig F0dovlyan yv Hovrig F0dovlyan1

• Hocyhancsdyan ba,d0n gu qntrovi Wic;or A,jyani mahovan a-a]in darylixin a-;iv in[bes nayv Jorj Cazanjyani hociin hamar1 Qntro.nyrn yn` Cazanjyan undanik1

• Hocyhancsdyan ba,d0n gu qntrovi Da3an Covljyani mahovan 50rt darylixin a-;iv in[bes nayv Dic Covljyanin mahovan 20rt darylixin a-;iv1 Qntro.nyrn yn` :0ni yv Ca;i A.ajanyan yv zavagu` Bra3en5 S;iovar; yv Carolin Arakelyan yv zavagnyru` :alia yv Lina1

• Hocyhancsdyan ba,d0n gu qntrovi Bydros Ce0r0.lyani mahovan 47rt darylixin a-;iv in[bes nayv Y.isape; Ce0r0.lyani mahovan 6rt darylixin a-;iv1 Qntro.nyrn yn` Sarcis yv Alis Cara0.lanyan yv undanik5 Wartan yv ?owig C0r0.lyan yv undanik5 :a;eos yv N0ra Ce0r0.lyan yv undanik1

A special requiem service will be held in memory Fr. Ghoogas Hagopian and Deacon Mardin Kildiryan

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St. Gregory Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church of Pasadena

Armenian Saturday School

Will open its doors for 2018-19 academic year on September 8, 2018

Every Saturday from 10-1:00p.m.

ü For ages 5-13.ü All levels of Armenian.

ü Rigorous, curriculum guided teaching.ü Special emphasis on Armenian culture, history,

church, music.ü Annual poetry competitions and art competitions.

Please inquire for adult classes in all levels.

For more info please contact Mr. Norayr Daduryan

(626) 683 7211

The Private Prayer of the Celebrant:(Which is expressed during the Great Entrance of the Chalice)

None of us who are bound by carnal passions and desires is worthy to approach your table or to minister to Your royal glory; for to serve You is great and fearful even to the heavenly hosts. Yet, through your immeasurable goodness, You, Infinite Word of the Father, did become man and did appear as our high-priest; and, as Lord of all, did commit to us the ministry of this priesthood and this bloodless sacrifice.

For You are our Lord God, who rules over those who are of heaven and those of earth; who sit upon the cherubic throne, Lord of the Seraphim and King of Israel, who alone is holy and live in the saints. I beseech You, who alone are good and ready to hear, look upon me, your sinful and unprofitable servant, and cleanse my soul and my mind from all the defilements of the evil one; and by the power of Your Holy Spirit, enable me, who have been clothed with the grace of this priesthood, to stand before this holy table and to consecrate your spotless body and your precious blood.

Bowing down my neck to You, I entreat You; turn not Your face from me and reject me not from among Your servants; but make me, Your servant, worthy (sinful and unworthy as I am) to offer these gifts to you. For You offer and You Yourself are offered and You receive and You give, O Christ our God and we give glory to You, together with Your eternal Father and the most holy and beneficent Spirit, now and always and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

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St. Gregory Sunday School

Teaching Sharagan, Prayer & Tradition of the Armenian ChurchFor information call Marguerite Hougasian (626) 351-8137

“Train up a child in the way he should goAnd when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

Proverbs 22:6

Sp7 Cricor Lovsavori[ Ygy.yxvo3 Giragn0rya3 War=aran

Giragi A-av0dyan Dovna3yanx srahin me]

#avylyal manramasnov;yanx hamar hy-a2a3nyl Margri; >ovgasyanin` (626) 351-8137

8Gr;e4 manovgu ir jampan sgsa/ adynu5 orbes zi ir /yrov;yan adynn al ange [qodori9

A-agax 22:6

St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church Men’s Forum

(Ladies & Families Always Welcome) Thursday, October 25 – 6:30p.m.“A Special Evening” With A Hero To Artsakh and Armenia

Armenian Super Athlete, Ultra-Marathoner Telma Altoon

World Renowned Ultra-Marathoner & USC Track & Cross Country Star Recruit Will Chronical an Unbelievable Journey in Running the World’s Most Grueling Races and Now a Star in Promoting Armenia & Artsakh

Telma will discuss her athletic background & ultra running competitions domestically and internationally including representing Armenia & Artsakh. Meeting with Artsakh President,her amazing run in Artsakh in summer of 2017 from Vardenis Armenia to Hadrut Artsakh (178 MILES) on the Ancient Janapar Trail to Promote Eco-Tourism in the region. The naming of a Bridge after her in Artsakh for bringing recognition to the country through her runs. Plus so much more….. including multiple Television and Media appearances!

At St. Gregory the Illuminator Church “Geragos Hall” 2215 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena

RSVP’S Are A Must As Dinner Will Be Served Admission $20

Khajag Konialian: 626-351-0216, Ardash Gourdikian: 626-399-1914 Church Off. (Vera): 626-449-1523

Sponsor a Dinner in Memory of a Loved One, a Birthday, an Anniversary, in Recognition of a Friend or Family Member, a Graduation & for any other Special Event. Please contact Khajag Konialian above.

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St. Gregory MembershipWe would like to thank all new and current

members of St. Gregory Armenian Church who have already renewed their membership for 2018. Please be reminded that to vote at the next annual parish assembly in February 2019, your dues of $100 must be paid in the 2018 calendar year. As a member, you will be able to vote and fully participate in the annual assembly, hold an elective office within the parish, receive email and be listed in the church membership directory. If you are a parishioner who is not current member, please consider joining and supporting the parish community. Please contact the church office to learn more.

“God loves a cheerful giver” 2Cor.-9:7

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Armenian Line Dance Lessons

Ha3gagan <ovr]bari Tasyr

Presented By

Susan OunjianArmenian Folk DanceInstructor and Performer

At St.Gregory Armenian Church-Pasadena

2215 E.Colorado Blvd.Pasadena,CA 91107

Wednesdays Classes held at 7pm Oct.24 2018 St Gregory Armenian Church Nov.7 2018 GERAGOS HALL Nov.14 2018Nov.28 2018 For reservations please callDec.5 2018 Church Office 626-4491523 Dec.12 2018 Donation $60

For All Six Classes

ST. MATTHEW (1ST Century)Matthew, son of Alphaeus, was a publican or collector of taxes at

Caparnaum. His profession was one of the least honorable; everyone considered all tax collectors and their masters to be more or less robbers and the Pharisees treated them as public sinners. It was as direct a challenge to public opinion for the Savior to associate Matthew the publican with His apostolate as it was later for Him to visit Zaccheus, another member of this despised profession.

The Gospel tells that, after having healed a paralytic, “As he passed further on his way, Jesus saw a man called Matthew sitting at work in the customs house, and said to him, ‘Follow me’; and Matthew rose from his place and followed him”.

From that moment, Matthew entered into the apostolic college and no longer called attention to himself. With the other apostles, he witnessed the ascension and was in the upper room on the day of Pentecost. Transformed by the Holy Spirit, he, like his colleagues, became a herald of the Christian message; then, having spread it for a long time by word of mouth (for perhaps some twenty years) he wrote it down. He did this in Aramaic, which was translated into Greek towards the end of the 1st century.

ST. MARK THE EVANGALIST (1st Century)St. Mark the Evangelist is generally identified with the person called

in Acts and Epistles sometimes John, by his Jewish name, sometimes Mark, by his Greco-Roman name.

He was a cousin of St. Barnabas and a native of Jerusalem, where his mother Mary lived in a big house which served as a meeting place for the first Christian community.

In the same year, 44, St. Paul and St. Barnabas arrived at Jerusalem bringing help for the Christians who were in distress because of famine. When they left again for Antioch, Mark joined them, and accompanied them to Cypress and to the coast of Asia Minor.

When, in the year 50, the two apostles were deliberating over a visit to the churches founded by them on their first voyage, Barnabas wished to take Mark with them. Paul opposed it; that each went his way. Paul took Silas on the road to Cilicia, while Barnabas sailed for Cyprus with his cousin Mark. St. Paul nevertheless bore no grudge against St. Mark, for some ten years later we find them together in Rome, and shortly before his martyrdom the apostle sent word to Mark to leave the East and return to him.

Mark was also the collaborator of St. Peter and had from him, it is believed, the facts and incidents from which he composed his Gospel. An ancient tradition makes Mark the founder of the Church of Alexandria.

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SB1 MATJHOS4 MARKOS AU:TARANICN:ROU |I<ATAKI T&N

Sb1 Matjhos Au;taranice Thro=e 12 a,ak;rtn;rhn mhkn hr4 a5a=in Au;tarani f;[inake! Matjhos anoune \ounakan h4 or ;bra\;rhn {;ui ke kocoui4 or ke n,anakh Astoua6atour! S1 Matjhose Ka0a5na qa[aqi mh= ke xba[hr maqsauorouj;amb! An ls;low Tiro= ]a\ne ke 6a.h ir oun;za6e ;u ke bavnh a\n a[qatn;roun3 oronq dar]a6 ;n Qristosi f;t;uordn;r! An Astou6o\ .7sqe qaroxa6 ;u tara6a6 h Parj;ustani ;u Pa[;stini mh=!

Sb1 Markos Au;taranice bnik :rousa[hmzi hr! Ke kocouhr na;u |owfannhs! Anor m7r Mariami toune4 or :rousa[hm hr4 a5aq;aln;rou a[7jawa\rn hr! Ke kar6oui or a\d W;rnatan mh= |isous katar;z ir w;r=in enjriqe4 isk fog;galoustin3 fimnadroua6 h qristonhakan ;k;[;zin! An ;[a6 h P;tros a5aq;ali jargmanice4 incphs na;u P7[osi ;u Ba5nabasi gor6akizn;rhn mhke! Sb1 Markos am;nakary Au;tarani f;[inakn h! Astou6o\ .7sqe qaroxa6 h :giptosi mh= our na;u nafatakoua6! Sb1 Markos {pti Ou[[a0a5 :k;[;zuo\ fimnadirn h!

Daylight Savings Time Ends

Remember to turn clocks BACK one hour on Saturday evening, November 3, as we return to Pacific Standard Time the next day

+amyrov “o’oqov;ivnHajyxek 2yr =ama3xoxnyru meg =am yd danil

<apa; ci,yr No3ympyr 3in

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