SUNDAY, August 10, 2014
Eve (Paregentan) of the Fast of Assumption
Deacons Services: 10:00 AM
Bible Readings: Isaiah 7:1-9, 1 Corinthians 13:11-14:5, Mark 2:1-12.
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Feast of the Apparition of Holy Etchmiadzin - Shoghagat
The Feast of Holy
Shoghagat takes place on the Saturday prior to the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother Of God. It is referred to in the Directorium (Donataooyts) as Feast of
Shoghagat of Holy Etchmiadzin according to the vision of St. Gregory the Enlightener. The reason this feast is celebrated at the time of the Assumption is that the Mother Cathedral of the Armenian Church (Holy Etchmiadzin) is named in honor of the Holy Mother of God. The title of the feast, Shoghagat, refers to vision of St. Gregory and the dropping of the rays the same as 'Etchmiadzin'. After some time, the Mother Cathedral became commonly known as Etchmiadzin whereupon the name 'Shoghagat' referred to that three churches the Enlightener built where he first saw the ray of light.
It is also believed that at that particular site one of the martyred virgin companions of St. Hripsimeh was burned, and it was believed her name was Shoghagat.
For 1,700 years, the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin has been, and continues to be, the spiritual heart and center of the Armenian Church, and is her most sacred sanctuary. Her spiritual, national and historical significance has only increased through the centuries.
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Prayer of the Week
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O Lord, who has willed all that is good, and who is the director of the will, allow me not to follow the inclinations of my heart; but lead me to always walk according to your good pleasure. Have mercy on Your creatures and especially on me, a great sinner.
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Special Blessing for College Students
Following Badarak on Sunday, August 17th, we invite all college students who will be leaving their family homes and St. James, their spiritual home, to participate in a short Blessing of College Students. This short ceremony will give each of us an opportunity to wish our students all the best in their educational endeavors.
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The Summer'14 issue of DESEELK (Vision) Newsletter is ready
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Articles Used in the Sanctuary
MAHS
Mahs is very thin bread made without leaven. It is distributed to those who have
not received communion and symbolizes the union of love of the church family.
The two indentations found on each side of the apse where the communion chalice (on the right) and the Holy Dove (on the left) are kept.
STAFF (KAVAZAN)
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Two of staff are used in the Armenian Church. The first is the pastoral (
Hovvagan, pic. 1)) staff used by bishops, usually with a curved head and held in the left hand as symbolic of episcopal authority. The second is the doctoral (Vartabedagan, pic. 2) staff, used by a priest with the doctoral rank. Its head iscommonly in the form of two serpents facing one another, symbolizing wisdom.
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Picture 2
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THURIBLE (POURVAR) The thurible is usually made of silver, and has four chains connected to a decorated bowl in which the incense is burned. The three chains represent three persons of the Holy Trinity and the central chain represents their unity. Censing is performed during most of our services. The fire represents purity and fragrant smoke of the incense our prayers ascending to heaven. The Pourvar is swung three times or in multiples of three.
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By Very Rev. Haigazoun Vartabed Melkonian.
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Let's Learn Armenian
Did You Know That...
The Badarak, not counting the priest's prayers, is about 4,700 words long, but has only 1,400 different roots, of which 200 constitute approximately 80% of the text. Եւ (Yev = and) is the most common word; it occurs 438 times and constitutes nearly 10% of the text. This means that if you knew only the word եւ , you'd already understand 1 out of every 10 words of the Mass. Moreover, if you knew only 200 words and their variants you would understand 8 out of every 10 words in the Mass.
Every week you can learn two of the 50 most commonly used words in the Badarak here:
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Phonetic
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English
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արիւն
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aryun
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blood
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գինի
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kini
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wine
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Here are the words you have already learned:
եւ (yev), սուրբ (soorp), ի (ee),Տէր (der), Աստուած (Asdvadz), օրհնեա, օրհնեալ (օrhnya, orhnyal), ես, է (es, e), իմ (im), Քո, քեզ, դու (ko, kez, tu.), Ինք, իւր (ink, yur), մեր, մեք, մեզ (mer, mek, mez), հայր (hayr), որդի (vorti), հոգի (hoki), թող (togh), փորձութիւն (portsutyun), փրկեա, փրկիչ (prgya, prgich), արարիչ (araritch), չար (char), փառք ի բարցունս (park i partsuns), տուր, տայ (dur, da), խաչ (khach), մարմին (marmin), հաց (hats).
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Taste of Armenia offers business sponsorship opportunities
 This year we are offering business sponsorship opportunities at three levels with benefits to advertise and spotlight your enterprise to the nearly 2,000 residents and businesses in the area during 26th Annual St. James Taste of Armenia Street Fair which will take place on Sunday, August 24, 2014 from noon to 6:30 PM .
Proceeds from the event are not only used to maintain our church. St. James Armenian Church also contributes to orphanages in Armenia, donates to "Family Promise" in Evanston, and provides food to the homeless.
Click here for the letter for business owners.
Click here for the application form with details about the various advertising opportunities.
Click here for art-work requirements.
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Taste of Armenia Street Fair Restaurant Raffle
Along with the festivities at St. James Taste of Armenia Street Fair, this year we will hold our innovative raffle called the "Restaurant Raffle". One thousand dollars ($1,000) in restaurant gift certificates will be given away, including:
Brindille ($100), Trattoria #10 (2X $100), Sayat Nova ($100), Wildfire ($100), Union ($150), Dinotto Ristorante ($100), Siunik Armenian Grill ($150), and L. Woods ($100).
Raffle tickets are being offered for $5.00 each or 6 tickets for $25.00.
Click here for more information.
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Altar Guild's Wish List
1. Two jajanch radiances (ostensorium). $300-600 each . Pledged.
2. Painting of St. James of Nisibis. $1000. Donated.
3. Painting of St. Stephen the Protodeacon. $1000. Not pledged.
4. Priest's 'half-vestments'. $500. Not pledged.
5. Censer stand. $400. Pledged
Sunday School's Wish List
1. Cabinet for storage of books and supplies. Not pledged.
2. Room furniture for students and teachers. Not pledged.
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Calendar of Midwest Armenian Picnics
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August 9-10
August 15-17
August 17
August 24
September 7
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St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church (Chicago, IL)
All Saints Armenian Church (Glenview, IL)
St. George Armenian Church (Waukegan, IL)
St. James Armenian Church (Evanston, IL)
Knights of Vartan (Lincolnwood, IL)
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Calendar of worship services and events at St. James
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August 16
August 17
August 17
August 17
August 24
September 14
September 20
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Saturday Evening Service- Kirakamtits (6:00 PM)
Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother-of-God
Blessing of College Students
Daniel Nersesian's Presentation "My Trip to Armenia"
Taste of Armenia Street Fair
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Annual Church Picnic
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FEASTS
August 16
Feast of the Apparition of Holy Etchmiadzin
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ST. JAMES' YOUNG PARISHIONERS AT HYE CAMP
Sunday, July 27, marked the opening of Hye Camp in Ingleside, IL.
Campers have been busy taking classes in religion, Armenian language, culture and heritage, and arts and crafts. They also take part in athletic games and special programs.
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ST. JAMES ARMENIAN CHURCH AT THE EVANSTON FARMER'S MARKET
St. James Armenian Church will once again host a bake sale table at the Evanston Farmers' Market on Saturday, August 16 from 7:00 am to noon to promote the Taste of Armenia Festival the following weekend.
Please help staff the table for even an hour or two, then enjoy the bounty of fresh produce, food products, flowers and other items available at this top-rated market.
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TRADITIONAL CELEBRATION OF THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE HOLY MOTHER-OF-GOD
AUGUST 16-17, 2014
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ACYOA JRS. INVITES YOU TO
DANIEL NERSESIAN PRESENTATION
"MY TRIP TO ARMENIA"
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2014
After Divine Liturgy
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AUGUST 24, 2014
Taste of Armenia
Big Raffle Tickets are available.
$100.00 per ticket.
For more information click here.
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BECOME A STEWARD
St. James' Stewardship Committee encourages you to become a steward. To date we have pledged only $26K. Please consider becoming a steward of St. James and help our parish meet its $50K goal for 2014.
Contact Parish Council Chair and Stewardship Committee Chair, Gevik Anbarchian, for additional information.
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ALTAR FLOWERS
Please consider donating flowers to adorn the Holy Altar. You may either bring flowers or make a monetary donation towards the purchase.
Sign-up sheet is in the Nishan Hall.
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SAVE THE DATE!!!
ANNUAL CHURCH FAMILY PICNIC
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2014
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E-BULLETIN ARCHIVE IS NOW AVAILABLE
Missed or accidentally deleted any of the previous E-Bulletins?
You can read all our previous issues in the archive here.
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PARKING
Parking is FREE on Sundays at the parking garage on Maple street. Main entrance on Maple Avenue & Clark Street.
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