SUNDAY, January 17, 2021
First Sunday after the Octave of Theophany
Առաջին Կիրակի Յետ Ս. Ծննդեան Ութօրեքի
READINGS OF THE DAY
Isaiah 54:1-13 1 Timothy 1:1-11 St. John 2:1-11
Տէր Փառէն Քհն. Գալստյան, Հոգեւոր Հովիւ
Reverend Fr. Paren Galstyan, Pastor
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Covid 19 Guidelines
Dear Friends,
We would like to remind all parishioners who are attending church in person to please continue following the guidance while attending church set by the dioceses during the Pandemic. Please always wear your mask while in the church at all times, use the hand sanitizer station while entering church, keep 6 ft apart in church and in the narthex area, sit in the designated areas in church and do not to enter the church hall. Your continued support is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Soorp Haroutiun Parish Council
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PRAYER OF THE WEEK
Guardian and hope of the faithful, O Christ our God, protect, bless and keep in peace under the shadow of your holy and venerable Cross your faithful people and grant freedom to the prisoners of war and those missing in action during the Artsakhian War that they may soon return to their homes,. Save and deliver them from the visible and invisible enemy. Make us worthy to give you thanks and to glorify you together with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and always and unto the ages of ages. Amen
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Sundays: From 10.30 am to Noon.
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Please register your 2021 membership
Many parishioners have told us that they would appreciate reminders about membership dues. So, this is our first reminder of the year! Please take a look at your checkbook or other records. If you have not yet submitted your membership dues for 2021, now is a great time to send in your 2021 Soorp Haroutiun membership dues. Annual membership dues are $125 per person.
For your convenience, you will find a membership application on the table in the Narthex, which can be dropped off at the Church office. Also, we are accepting your donations by credit card.
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Thanks to Our 2020 Membership
Rita Arnold, Elisa Azarian, Vagan Babajanian, Leonardo Badiglian, Anton Balasanyan, Arlin & Patricic Baligian, Khacho & Ghoson Bedrossian, Mariam Bezhanyan, Avedis Boornazian, Richard & Linda Boornazian, Dr. Gregory Boyajian, Diran & Anna Chamoun, Liza Derbalian-Coredo, Albert Eckian, Anahid Frangoul, Gregory Chouljian, Yn. Anna Galstyan, Kristina Gerard, Antibas & Suzanne Gumushian, Arman & Suna Hartenyan, Ishkhan Hunanyan, Michael Jefarjian, Hagob & Anais Karadjian, Linda Lowman, Mariia Malovana, Garo Mekhdjavakian, Dr. Artak Mirijanyan, Robert & Siranush Mkrtchyan, Armen Mkrtchyan, Grigor Mkrtchyan, Algis & Varsenig Nakutis, Ropen & Linda Nalbandian, Sargis Navoyan, Aram & Ana Nazarian, Joanne Periera, Ann Barsamian Polasek, George & Barbara Rustigian, Eduard Sarkissian, Rose Sarkissian, John Shahinian, Dr. Michael Tiraturian & Dr. Irina Sarafyan, Drs. Aram & Aida Khachadourian/ Tchobanian, John Tegerian, Alice Tegrarian, Charles Tekesian, Marieta Vausquez, Garabed Veneskahian, Jerome & Lona Youderian, Asnot Zatikyan & Anna Mirijanyan.
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Prayer Requests for Our Faithful
Please keep Rev. Fr. Mampre Kouzouian, Margurit Balian, Dee Bargamian, John and Iris Ganimian, John Gumushian, Anahid Frangul, Sargis Katvalyan, Fimi Manguikian, Sarkis Minassian, Varant Movsessian, Talin Mukhjian, Christian Tresppolacios, Anil & Surekha Vaibh, Dr. Aida Khachadourian/Tchobanian, Sabrina Wood, Hratch Xatourian,
Franco Vasquez in your prayers for physical and spiritual health.
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Youth Bible Study this Saturday
Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 5 P.M.
Topic: Youth Bible Study
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/6249377521?pwd=N3k3UzNKZXpQMldlZ3JWMmN6QzJzQT09
Meeting ID: 624 937 7521
Passcode: Church
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
- Sunday, January 17, 2021 - First Sunday after Nativity
- Sunday, January 24, 2021 – Second Sunday after Nativity
- Sunday, January 31, 2021 – Third Sunday after Nativity
- Sunday, February 7, 2021 – Forth Sunday after Nativity
- Sunday, February 14, 2021 - Great Barekendan – Presentation of the Lord to the Tample
- Monday, February 15, 2021 - Beginning of the Great Lent
- Wednesday, February 17, 2021: Lenten Service and Bible Study at 6.30PM
- Sunday, February 21, 2021 – Sunday of Expulsion
- Wednesday, February 24, 2021: Lenten Service and Bible Study at 6.30PM
- Sunday, February 28, 2021 – Sunday of the Prodigal Son
- Wednesday, March 3, 2021: Lenten Service and Bible Study at 6.30PM
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For Christmas Donation
Drs. Aram and Aida Khatchadourian-Tchobanian
Arlin and Pat Baligian
Paula Costa
Charlie Takesian
George and Barabra Rustigian
Gail Gershowitz
Erine and Anoush Santangelo
Mr. and Mrs. J. Savoca
Damon Stambolian
Rita Arnold
Frangoul Family
Mr. Jerry Youderian
Antibas and Suzanne Gumushian
Aram and Ana Nazarian
Kacho Bedrossian
Lucine Harvey
Marietta Vazquez
Joann Pereira
Arlene Viafore
Al and Varso Nakutis
Ropen and Barbara Nalbandian |
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Holyday Lahmajun is Arrived
Dear friends and parishioners. We have Lahmajuns on sell for you available at the Church.
1 dozen - $25
2 dozens - $45
All the profit will go to Artsakh Fund
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FAR Outreach Stories: An Artsakh Soldier’s Wife and Family
Marina Balayan is a mother from Artsakh who calls her small dorm room in Yerevan “home” for now. She and her three children, her mother, and her mother-in-law have been sharing the space for more than two months.
Marina’s husband Hayk (age 38) was serving as an anti-tank battery commander in the army of Martuni, Artsakh, when he was injured in October. He has been in coma ever since, at a hospital not far from Marina and the others.
The family had previously enjoyed a peaceful life in Martuni, where Marina worked as an elementary school teacher. Currently, Marina tries to organize her kids’ days in Yerevan. She is glad that Ovsanna and Edgar are now in school; but Erik is still reluctant to go back. Overall, she remains uncertain about her family’s future. “I just want Hayk to recover. That’s all I ask God for,” she said.
The Fund for Armenian Relief is assisting Marina—and others from Artsakh like her—with shelter, food, education, healthcare, and other forms of support, to help them move ahead to rebuild their lives. To support these efforts, make a donation to support FAR’s work today. |
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Prayer Request
Call during the week to request prayers, hokehankist, visitations to the sick, and house blessings. Please let Church office know if you are planning to have Hokehankist Service. It would be appreciated to have a light lunch or coffee hour following Badarak in memory of the deceased.
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Help Us to Update Church Directory
Dear parishioners and friends, Parish Council of Soorp Haroutiun Armenian Church is looking more people who can work and prepare the church Directory.
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ALTAR FLOWERS
Altar flowers are a gift to the church. If a family wants to decorate the church with flowers, they are free to do so. If the family needs flowers for the reception hall or cemetery they should make prior arrangements.
Altar flowers donated by Mrs. Varsenig Nakutis in memory of her brother Haigazoun Terterian
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Home or Hospital Bound
As an extended family of St. Gregory, many of our sick, elderly and home bound faithful are unable to attend Church. They may be at home or in the hospital but most importantly: They are not forgotten and we would like to make sure to visit them. If you know of someone who is unable to attend Church or is in need of a pastoral visitation, please inform Fr. Paren directly Email: armenianchurchorlando@gmail.com or call the church office at 407-876-7732.
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The Parish Council of Soorb Haroutiun Armenian Church of Orlando is looking forward to restart the Women's Guild in our church. We are asking those who are ready to help and interested on this to contact our Chairman Mr. John Shahinian or call to church office.
Click here to read more about the Woman's Guild of the Armenian Church of Eastern Diocese
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Home Blessing
A number of families have invited Fr Paren to bless their homes. Der Hayr’s schedule is flexible to accommodate even the busiest parishioners. Please invite him to your home. You may contact him at the church at 407-876-7732 or cell phone 847-732-7183. His email address is derparen@gmail.com
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Mission of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church
The Mission of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church is to preach the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ and to proclaim its message of Salvation. This mission is realized through worship, education, witness, service, and a common life in Jesus Christ as expressed in the distinctive faith – experience of the Armenian people. All members of the Armenian Church (both clergy and lay) are called to participate fully in its mission.
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