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THE E-BULLETIN OF ST. JAMES ARMENIAN CHURCH (EVANSTON, IL)
January 26 - February 1, 2014
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Second Sunday after the Octave of the Theophany
Morning Service 9:15 AM
Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM
Scripture readings:
Isaiah 58:13-59:7, 1 Timothy 4:12-5:10, John 3:13-21
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HOKEHANKISD - REQUIEM SERVICE
For the souls of
Very Rev. Fr. Varoujan Kabarajian
Rev. Fr. Vartan Megherian
Dn. Nishan Cherkezian
Dn. George Guldalian
St. James' diceased Parish Council Members, Diocesan Delegates and Founders
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Commemoration of St. Gregory the Theologian
St. Gregory the Theologian is one of the most prominent figures in Christianity. He was was born the son of Bishop Gregory in 328 AD in the village of Ariangue near the town of Naziangue in Cappadocia. St. Gregory studied in Caesaria and then in Athens where he became acquainted with St. Barsegh of Ceasaria, a prominent Christian theologian. After leading an ascetic life for a period, St. Gregory returned to Naziangue where he was ordained a priest by his father. Later, he became the Bishop of Sasima.
Together with St. Barsegh of Ceasaria, St. Gregory the Theologian struggled against the Arians, a sect that denied Christ's dual nature as both human and divine, most notably participating in the Second Ecumenical Council of Constantinople during which the Divinity of Christ was formally established.
St. Gregory also left behind a rich collection of religious treatises that greatly influenced the formulation of Christian theology. His works were translated into Armenian, in all probability by St. Moses of Khoronk, between the fifth and eighth centuries AD. St. Gregory the Theologian passed away on January 25, 389 AD.
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Annual Parish Assembly
 The annual Parish Assembly of St. James Armenian Church will be held this Sunday January 26, 2014 beginning at 12:30 noon in the Church Hall. Church services will begin at 10:00 AM. Registration of voting members will begin in the Church Hall immediately following the Divine Liturgy.
If you are a dues paying member and are concerned about the future of our Church, it is essential for you to take part in this meeting help only once a year. Please make every effort to be present. The elections, the budget and other items of business have much to do with ministry and direction of our Church.
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Living the Gospel of Christ: Who Do You Say I Am?
A Six-Session Bible Study
Session VI
Wednesday, January 29 at 8 PM
This year's Diocesan theme is Living the Gospel of Christ. The ultimate goal of this series involves knowing, understanding and doing as Christ prescribed through His actions and teachings as depicted in the Gospels. This series will also help us understand both who Christ is and what His Message is.
As always, you can either join Der Hayr at St. James or participate online.
You need to download an application on your computer to be able to participate online. Questions? Click here.
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St. James Church is beginning a new undertaking and needs your help. We are in need of volunteers willing to give a few hours of assistance to elderly members of the Chicago Armenian community with household chores, minor home repairs, shopping, rides or just companionship.
We are in the process of putting together a directory of individuals interested in volunteering their time. This directory will be used by church staff to pair seniors in need of assistance with volunteers. (This is a great community service opportunity for students.) If you or someone you know wishes to help, please contact Der Hovhan at [email protected] or (847) 864-6263.
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Looking Ahead to the Summer Camp Season
With the onset of Arctic temperatures in recent weeks, it's not hard to dream of warm summer days. And here at the Diocese, preparations have begun for the 2014 summer camp season.
Online camper registration for St. Vartan Camp is now open. Click on the following links to register a camper or to download applications for St. Vartan Camp CIT, staff, and volunteer positions. Hye Camp applications for campers, CITs, staff, and volunteers are available here.
For more information about Hye Camp or St. Vartan Camp, contact Jennifer Morris, director of the Department of Youth and Young Ministries, at (248) 648-0702 or via e-mail at [email protected]; or the department's coordinator Lorie Odabashian at (212) 686-0710, ext. 143 , or via e-mail at [email protected].
St. James Armenian Church will observe February 9th as DIOCESAN CAMP SUNDAY. Click here to see the latest Diocesan Summer Camp e-newsletter. |
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Midwest Churches of IL and WI invite you to attend
Saintly Women's Day
For Worship Service, Lenten Luncheon and Program
Hosted by St. John the Baptist Armenian Church (Greenfield, WI)
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2014 11:00 AM
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Video of the Week
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The Oath Of The Armenian Solider
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January 28- Armenian Army Day
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Photo of the week
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Priestly Ordination at Armenian Church
in Kumkapi, Istanbul (Turkey)
January 23, 2014
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Altar Guild's Wish List
1. Two jajanch radiance (ostensorium). $300-600 each, not pledged.
2. Painting for the main altar. $5,400, pledged.
3. Painting of the St. Gregory the Illuminator for the left altar. Donated.
4. Painting of St. James of Nisibis. $1000, not pledged.
5. Painting of St. Stephen the Protodeacon. $1000, not pledged.
6. Curtain for the vestry and choir rooms. Donated.
7. Priest's 'half-vestments'. $500 - not pledged.
8. Set of a Chalice Veil and a Sadarium (linen-holder) for the Gospel book. $150- Pledged
9. Twelve children's albs- shabeegs. $100 each. Pledged
10. Large silver Hand-cross. Donated
11. Censer stand- $300, not 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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FEASTS
January 27 - Commemoration of Martyrs Sts. Eugenios, Makarios, Valerios, Canditos and Akyoughas
January 28 - Commemoration of Sts. Captain Andre and his army, Martyrs Kalinikos and Dometios
January 30 - Commemoration of Sts. Adrianos and his wife - Anatolia, Martyrs Theodoros and Elevturos
February 1 - Commemoration of St. Gregory the Theologian
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ST. JAMES ARMENIAN CHURCH
WOMEN'S GUILD AND
CULTURAL COMMITTEE
present
"The Image and Importance of Armenian Women in Arts"
by Prof. Dr. Levon Chookaszian
Director of the UNESCO Chair of Armenian Art History
at Yerevan State University
Sunday, February 2, 2014
1:00 PM
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ST. JAMES ARMENIAN CHURCH
SOCIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
cordially invites you to its
1st ANNUAL SUPER BOWL PARTY
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Pre-Game Social: 4:00 PM
Kickoff: 5:30 PM
Donation: $20/Person
Includes Savory and Sweet Buffet & Non-Alcoholic Drinks
BYOB
or (773) 490-6490
by January 27.
Click here for the flyer.
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10th ANNUAL POON PAREGENTAN PARTY
March 1, 2014
Click here to see the flyer.
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LORD, HEAR MY PRAYER
New Prayerbook for your iPad
Selection of prayers the Book of Psalms, Book of Hours and the patristic literature of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church.
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FAR YOUNG PROFESSIONAL TRIP 2014
July 7 - 22
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ARMENIA SERVICE PROGRAM 2014 DATES ANNOUNCED
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ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY'S SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS IN WASHINGTON AND YEREVAN
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2014 PILGRIMAGE TO HISTORIC ARMENIA
The Eastern Diocese will sponsor a pilgrimage to historic Armenia, from September 3 to 15, 2014.
Click here to view a flyer for registration information. To view a short film about the Diocese's 2012 pilgrimage to historic Armenia, click here.
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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 ON SUNDAYS
Parking is FREE on Saturdays and Sundays at the large condominium building at Clark & Benson (Quartet Copies). Enter the garage from Benson street.
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PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A COFFEE HOUR
Coffee hour tables can be simple or complex. Sometimes when people do a coffee hour table they put out coffee cakes and doughnuts; sometimes they put out some fruits. Others put out entire lunch. We encourage you to sign up for coffee hour a couple of times each year. It can be simple or an entire meal - either is fine. The sign-up sheet is in the church hall.
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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
AND WORSHIP SERVICES AT ST. JAMES
January 26
January 29
February 1
February 2
February 2
February 9
February 16
February 20
March 1
March 1
March 2
March 15
March 22
March 30
April 4-6
April 13
April 20
April 27
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Parish Assembly (snow day February 9)
Online Bible Study
Vespers (Kirakamtits)
Presentation by Professor Levon Chookaszian
Super Bowl Party
Diocesan Camp Sunday
Blessing of Newlywed Couples
Midday Hour (12:00 Noon)
Vespers (Kirakamtits)
Poon Paregentan Dance
Poon Paregentan Sunday. Mascarade
Mid-West Regional Saintly Women's Day Celebration (Greenfield, WI)
St. James Leadership Retreat
Mid-Lenten Luncheon (Meejeenk)
Mid-West ACYOA Jr. Lenten Retreat
Palm Sunday
Easter Sunday
Commemorative Concert hosted by ACYOA Jr.
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ST. JAMES ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH
Rev. Fr. Hovhan Khoja-Eynatyan, Pastor
816 Clark Street, Evanston, IL 60201
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