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ST. JAMES ARMENIAN Apostolic CHURCH
Rev. Fr. Hovhan Khoja-Eynatyan, Pastor
816 Clark Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Tel: 847-864-6263

 

June 30 - July 6, 2013
SUNDAY, June 30, 2013

Eve (Paregentan) of the Fast of Transfiguration

Morning Service - 9:15 AM
Divine Liturgy - 10:00 AM

Scripture readings:
Isaiah 3:1-11
Romans 11:13-24
Matthew 14: 13-21
Eve (Paregentan) of the Feast of Transfiguration 
 

This is the Sunday preceding the week prior to the fasting period preceding the Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ's Transfiguration called in the Armenian Apostolic Church Fast of Transfiguration lasting from Monday to Friday. Saturday, the last day of the fasting period, is the eve of the feast, which means that that day people can eat fish and dairy products.


Commemoration of the Tabernacle of Old Testament (or the Old Ark) and the Feast of the Holy Church 
 
Tabernacle of the Old Testament is the most sacred sanctity of the Old Testament, where the board of the Ten Commandments, Aaron's ornament crosier and the golden urn full of manna were kept. Christian Church is considered to be the prototype of the New Testament - that is - the Church of Christ. So, this feast has been included in the calendar to symbolize the mystery of eternity of the Church.
 

You are cordially invited to

 

Summer Family Night

 

Saturday, June 29

5:00 pm

Nishan Hall

St. James Armenian Church

816 Clark Street, Evanston, IL 60201

 

                                                   

Biryani Cook-off Contest

Poetry Reading

Tavloo Tournament

Songs of our Homeland

Potluck Dinner 

 

 

*For more information and RSVP, please contact

St. James' Stewardship Committee Chair Gevik Anbarchian at (773) 490-6490, gevsan@yahoo.com or church office at (847) 864-6263, office@stjamesevanston.org

 

 

**This event is sponsored and organized by St. James' Stewardship Committee as part of its Celebrating Our Diaspora initiative. Throughout the year, the Stewardship Committee will host events that acknowledge and celebrate the diversity of our St. James parish community.


CULTURAL COMMITTEE OF ST. JAMES ARMENIAN CHURCH 

Invites You to the Book Presentation and Signing Series
  
This Sunday, June 30, 2013
by
David Luhrssen
Author of
"Mamoulian: Life on Stage and Screen"

 

Following Divine Liturgy - 12:30 PM

An Armenian national raised in Russia, Rouben Mamoulian (1897--1987) studied in the influential Stanislavski studio, renowned as the source of the "method" acting technique. Shortly after immigrating to New York in 1926, he created a sensation with an all-black production of Porgy (1927). He then went on to direct the debut Broadway productions of three of the most popular shows in the history of American musical theater: Porgy and Bess (1935), Oklahoma! (1943), and Carousel (1945). Mamoulian began working in film just as the sound revolution was dramatically changing the technical capabilities of the medium, and he quickly established himself as an innovator. Not only did many of his unusual camera techniques become standard, but he also invented a device that eliminated the background noises created by cameras and dollies. Seen as a rebel earlier in his career, Mamoulian gradually gained respect in Hollywood, and the Directors Guild of America awarded him the prestigious D. W. Griffith Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1983.

UNDER THE AUSPICIES OF

HIS EMINENCE ARCHBISHOP KHAJAG BARSAMIAN

Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)

ST. JAMES ARMENIAN CHURCH (EVANSTON, IL)

INVITES YOU TO ATTEND

THE FEAST OF TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

 

 

VESPERS AND ORDINATIONS

Saturday, July 6, 2013

6:00 pm

Six young men will receive the Four Minor Orders

Reception in the Nishan Hall will follow Vespers

 

EPISCOPAL DIVINE LITURGY AND ORDINATIONS

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Morning Service - 9:00 AM

Divine Liturgy - 10:00 AM

Two young men will be elevated to the rank of Deacon during the Divine Liturgy

Celebratory Luncheon in the Nishan Hall will follow Divine Liturgy.

 

A New iBook on the Transfiguration

The Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America is pleased to announce the release of its latest electronic book for the Apple iPad: "Transfiguration." We invite you to download this free book, and to embark on a journey through the story of Christ's miraculous transformation on Mt. Tabor.

The book relates the Gospel story of the Transfiguration and introduces the ways in which the feast is celebrated in the Armenian Church (this year, the observance will take place on Sunday, July 7). The digital book is packed with interactive features, including:

  • Video: watch the story come alive on your screen
  • Music: listen to the hymns of the Transfiguration in a virtual sanctuary
  • Audio: listen to the Transfiguration story in English and Armenian
  • Photo galleries: explore artists' renderings of the events on Mt. Tabor
  • A "Lexicon" page: learn Armenian words and names associated with this feast day

"Transfiguration" is the first in a series of interactive books the Diocese plans to publish in the coming year as part of the Diocesan theme, "Living the Gospel of Christ." The series will walk readers through the five major feasts of the Armenian Church.

As always, we welcome your comments and suggestions. Please take the time to rate our new publication and to write a review on the iBookstore.

 

Click here to download your free copy. 
Summer'13 Issue of 
Deseelk (Vision) Newsletter

The Summer'13 issue of Deseelk (Vision) Newsletter can be found on our website as a PDF document. 

Click here to view the Newsletter or go to our website  www.stjamesevanston.org to download current issue.

If you are unable to open the file, you may need to update your Acrobat Reader. This can be done by visiting www.adobe.com.


2013 ST. NERSESS SUMMER CONFERENCES FOR YOUTH

 

High School Session "A"  

July 5-13, 2013

 

High School Session "B"

July 29 - August 6, 2013

 

Post High-School Session

August 8-13, 2013

 

Download application here. 

 

Have you signed up for eScrip?

 

 

That will cost you nothing. You do not need to spend extra money, yet you will make a contribution to St. James.

Here's How it Works:

  • You register any one or all of your existing grocery loyalty, debit and credit cards for use in the program.
  • Participating merchants will make contributions to your chosen group, based on purchases made by you, just by using the cards you have registered.
  • Your purchases are tracked and available to you online, allowing you to see just how much you are earning on your church's behalf!

How to sign-up online:

1)      Go to www.escrip.com

2)      Click on Sign-Up-It's Free.

3)      Choose the Group ID radio button, enter '500011443' in the text box, and click 'Search'.

4)      Click on St James Armenian Church.

5)      Follow the step-by-step instructions on the web site to set-up your account.

6)      Click 'Next'.

7)      Enter your personal information and click 'Next'.

8)      Select card type, enter card number, and click 'Next'.

 

 

Sign Up Now!  eScrip is proven to be a fantastic resource for fundraising where participating business partners contribute a percentage of your grocery loyalty cards, credit card, and debit/ATM card purchases to the school, church or organization of your choice.

 

If you need help to sign up Parish Council members will assist you after Divine Liturgy.
Altar Guild's Wish List

1. Candle followers for two side altars- 4 ($15 each) 

2. Banners- 2 (pledged) 

3. Jajanch, Radiance (Ostensorium, monstrance) - 2 ($300 each)   

4. Painting for the main altar (pledged)
5. Painting for the left altar (of St. Gregory the Illuminator) 
6. Painting of St. James of Nisibis 
7. Curtains to cover the overhead storage areas in the vestry and choir rooms (donated)
8. Priest's "half- vestments" ($500)
9. Set of a chalice veil and a Sudarium (linen-holder) for the Gospel book ($150)
10. Children's albs (Shabeegs) ($100 each)
11. Large Silver Hand-cross for Weddings and The Ceremony of the Blessing of Water ($1800)

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FEASTS

   

June 30 - Eve (Paregentan) of the Fast of Transfiguration

July 6 - Commemoration of the Tabernacle of Old Testament (or the Old Ark) and the Feast of the New Holy Church

2013 MEMBERSHIP DUES

 

Why not take care of your 2013 dues now!

If you are not already a 2013 dues-paid member, please consider becoming one. New members must pay dues by JUNE 30 in order to be eligible to vote during the Parish Assembly on January 2014.

Do you know that now you can pay your dues with your credit card? Ask Vahan Janjigian or Arda Paylan.

Forms are available in the church office.

STEWARDSHIP

 

St. James' Stewardship Committee encourages you to become a steward. To date we have pledged only $37K. Please consider becoming a steward of St. James and helping our parish meet its $50K goal for 2013. Pledges of any amount are welcome. Contact Parish Council member and Stewardship Committee Chair, Gevik Anbarchian, for additional information. 

DO YOU KNOW?

You can submit your membership dues or make a donation on-line through 
St. James PayPal page? 
It's fast and secure. 

Click here to do it now.

2013 DIOCESAN SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS

HYE Camp

 

For campers ages 8 to 15 

Housed at Camp Hickory, Ingleside, IL

Staff Training: July 25 - 28, Two-week Session: July 28 - August 10

One-week Camp Session: 

July 28-August 3 (all participants)

One-week Camp Session: 

August 4-10 (available for those unable to attend week 1)

 

To register visit 

www.armenianchurch-ed.net

 

For more information, contact:

Jennifer E. Morris, Youth Outreach Coordinator

jenniferm@armeniandiocese.org

(248) 648-0702

 

Please note that registration deadlines are rapidly approaching, 

and medical forms signed by a doctor are required. 

 

Financial assistance is available- ask Der Hovhan.


OPPENING DAY

SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2013

at

CAMP HICKORY

26202 West Nippersink Road, Ingleside, IL 60041

Directions at www.camphickory.com 

 

Opening Day Schedule

2:00 p.m. 

Arrival of 2013 Hye Campers, parents and guests. Tour of facilities.

4:30 p.m. 
Opening prayers and introduction of staff in the Soorp Haroutiun Chapel.

5:00 p.m

Dinner (free-will offering).

6:30 p.m. 

Parents and guests depart.

 

All former and future Hye Campers, 

staff members, interested parents and friends of Hye Camp are invited to attend.

ST. JAMES VIDEO


 
This video was produced by St. James parish to feature our various ministries,  programs and outreach efforts. 
 
Click above to watch the  video.
AGBU YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CHICAGO

5K RUN FOR HYE CAMP

Sunday, July 21, 2013
6:30 am - at 8:30 am 
Grant Park 
 
Click here for more information.
AUGUST 25, 2013
Street Logo

For more information click here

HOME BLESSING

 

Home blessing

 

All parishioners who wish to have their homes blessed call Der Hovhan (847) 644-7389 to make arrangements. Have a piece of bread, dish of salt and glass of water available for the blessing. 

The HOLY BIBLE
Armenian Church Edition
is now in the church pews.

 

If you would like to purchase your personal copy, please contact the Church office.
CALL FOR PHOTOS
 
The Parish is looking for old photos for the website and archive.  
Anything historical having to do with the Parish, Church Building, Church organizations and events or Armenian community in Evanston. We are also looking for photos of our past pastors. If you can help contact office@stjamesevanston.org or 847-864-6263.


Your photos will be scanned and immediately returned.
Help us Celebrate the Parish 70 year anniversary!

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.

SUNDAY BULLETIN
(pdf)


CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST. JAMES 
 

June 29

June 30

July 6-7

August 25

September 21

Summer Family Night

Book presentation by David Luhrssen

Episcopal Liturgy and Ordinations

"Taste of Armenia"

Annual Picnic at Harms Woods

MIDWEST ARMENIAN PICNICS 

  

June 30

July 7

July 14

July 21

August 4

August 10-11

August 17-18

August 18

August 25

September 8

St. Hagop Armenian Church, Racine, WI

Holy Resurrection Armenian Church, S. Milwaukee, WI

Sts. Joachim and Anne Armenian Church, Palos Heights, IL

St. John the Baptist Armenian Church, Milwaukee, WI 

St. Mesrob Armenian Church, Racine, WI

St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church, Chicago

Armenian All Saints Apostolic Church, Glenview, IL

St George Armenian Church, Waukegan, IL

St. James Armenian Church, Evanston, IL

Knights of Vartan (Proesel Park in Lincolnwood, IL)

 


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.