THE SUNDAY MESSENGER
November 6, 2016

Ninth Sunday of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Holy Archangels Gabriel & Michael
According to the Angelology of the Armenian Church the angels are unfleshly, spiritual, independent, always moving, asexual, immortal creatures and God’s servants. According to Church Fathers, the angels, as luminous creatures, have been created the first day of Creation, together with the light. By the God’s order they are servants, they have been created to serve the human being. Therefore, they are servants who despite their being dyophysite, participate in the earthly life, act together with the human being living in time and space, they act for the human being. The angels are called the messengers and agents of God, who realize God’s will. According to Dionysius of Areopagus (Areopagite), there are nine orders of angels – Angels, Archangels, Virtues, Powers, Principalities, Dominations, Throne, Cherubim and Seraphim.

Archangel Gabriel, whose name means “God’s man”, is God’s direct servant, who is granted the grace to evangelize the Lord’s mysteries. It was Archangel Gabriel, who was sent by the Lord to bring the good news to the Virgin about the birth of the Savior, and to Zechariah – to bring the good news about the birth of John the Baptist.

Archangel Michael, whose name means “Who is like God?”, is the advocate for the Heavenly King’s glory and His people’s protection, who is granted the virtue to govern and rule. The name of Archangel Michael is mentioned in the Holy Scriptures for four times (The Book of Daniel,10:13, 12:1, The Letter from Jude 1:9, The Revelation to John 11:7).

TODAY’S BIBLE READINGS:
Ephesians 5: 15-33 (page 177) New Testament
Luke 8: 49-57 (page 62) New Testament – (Please follow the Armenian Reading in your Bible)

REQUIEM SERVICES: Karasoonk (40^th Day memorial Service) today will be for:

•  AROUSIAG KELYAN requested by Alice & Karnig Torossian on the 40^th day of Her eternal life.

Hokehankist today will be for:

• Yeznig &  Maxin Torossian, Yervant & Marijan Torossian, Azad Aivazian & Garbis Kelyan requested by Alice & Karnig Torossian.

ALTAR CANDLES: are donated today by Alice & Karnig Torossian in loving memory of Yeznig &  Maxin Torossian, Yervant & Marijan Torossian, Azad Aivazian & Garbis Kelyan and AROUSIAG KELYAN on the 40^th day of Her eternal life. 

PRAYERS:   “Now, my God, may your eyes be open and your ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.”  (2 Chronicles 6:40)   Praying is as vital to a faith community as breathing.  It is one of the ways in which we communicate with God.  We ask you to pray for those among who are facing medical difficulties: Ed Zarzatian, Jr., Albert Santerian, Virginia Shakarjian, Janice Boyajian Pinkerton and Anita Mirijanian.  Please also pray for the unrest that is not only in faraway places but in our own country as well.

Today’s Confession/Communion Procedure:  We ask our faithful to kneel at their pews during today’s Confession instead of approaching the chancel. Our Church School students will be using a special “Confession for Children” so we will be hearing their voices from the chancel. Parishioners may turn to page 48 in the Pew Book and read the adult confession silently. Immediately following the Absolution, parishioners may come forward to receive Holy Communion.

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ends Sunday night, November 6. So be sure to turn your clocks BACK one hour and gain an extra hour of sleep! Remember:  Spring forward, Fall back!

FELLOWSHIP HOUR: You are invited, long time parishioners, new members, and first time visitors, please join us after Badarak in our lovely hall for Christian fellowship, enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, and greet fellow parishioners and Der Hayr. The coffee hour begins when Der Hayr blesses the table. There are containers available to deposit your trash before leaving the hall. We appreciate your patience, cooperation, and support. Thank you.

200 CLUB News from the Men’s Club – There are only eight (8) tickets remaining for the “200 CLUB” raffle. Contact Larry DerHagopian or Mick Paretchan after church if you haven’t already purchased a ticket or would like an additional ticket! A one-time donation of $100 will entitle you to eight months of drawings, with five tickets drawn each month.  Keep in mind that there will be $10,000 in prize money distributed between this November and next June, so don’t miss the opportunity!

Shoeboxes Are Here!   Operation Christmas Child is well underway and we hope you will be a part of  bringing Christmas joy to  underprivileged children all over the world, including Armenia.  Pick up your shoebox(es) and details at church and return  by November 13.  A minimum  payment of $7.00 per box is due to cover shipping and handling….checks should be made out to Holy Trinity.   Any questions can be referred to Gail Lulejian (glulejian@aol.com) or Jeanette Der Hagopian (choirboss@hotmail.com).

Thank you to our parishioners who supported our “Pink Campaign” which supports women’s health care in Armenian. We collected $125 which was deposited in the loose change jar in the narthex. Our donation will be forwarded to Yerevan. The Ladies of Holy Trinity will repeat this activity again in December when we will support the old aged home in Armenia.

THE NICENE CREED/ HAVADAMK –  This is the Profession of our Faith which is recited every Sunday moments after the Gospel is read from the altar.  Sometimes it is sung, but more often it is recited by the Deacons and/or the Choir.  We invite you to affirm your own “Profession of Faith” by reciting along with us.  God longs for all of us to express our faith and devotion to Him.

CHURCH CALENDAR (please mark your calendars)
December
Sunday December 4^th: Stewardship Sunday

The Bookstore: The Bookstore is open every Sunday after Liturgy. Please stop in and browse.

COUNTRY STORE: The Country Store is open every Sunday after church services in the kitchen. All are welcome.

If you know of anyone who is a shut-in, or ill and would like a visit from Der Hayr, please call the office and give their name to Maggie our church secretary.

CHURCH ETIQUETTE: We wish to remind you, our faithful, to please maintain a quiet and contemplative manner as you approach the chancel for communion. We especially ask that you refrain from conversation while waiting your turn for communion as well as afterwards as you return to your pew.    Thank you.

THE KISS OF PEACE: After the gifts of the Eucharist are brought to the Altar Table, the deacon proclaims, “Greet one another with a holy kiss.”  The person giving the greetings says, Kristos ee mech mer Haydnetsav – Christ is revealed amongst us.  The recipient would respond, Orhnial eh Haydnootiunun Kristosee – Blessed is the revelation of Christ.

Anyone who wishes to request any Requiem Services MUST inform the office by 1:30pm Wednesday the week before. If you also want to sponsor the Fellowship Hour you MUST call Merle Santerian at 215-947-3777.

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WE ASK THAT EVERYONE KINDLY TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES and all other such electronic devices prior to entering the sanctuary out of respect for the sanctity of our services.