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SUNDAY, November 3, 2013
8th Sunday After the Holy Cross
Morning Service - 9:15 AM
Divine Liturgy- 10:00 AM
The Order of Special Prayer for the Catholicos
Scripture readings:
Isaiah 22:15-24
Ephesians 1:1-14
Luke 8:17-21
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14th Anniversary Of The Enthronement of Karekin II, Catholicos Of All Armenians
Thanksgiving Prayer
 O Lord our God, benevolent and merciful, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, by the intercession of the holy Apostles Bartholomew and Thaddeus, who enlightened the land of Armenia from the darkness of pagan idolatry, and by the intercession of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the follower of the apostles, accept the supplications of your people, and keep the Lord Karekin II, our Catholicos, whom you chose as patriarch and leader of the Armenian people, firm in his great calling for a long time. Let him lead your people with humility and orthodoxy. Exalt throughout the universe the horn of your anointed one. Make him worthy of becoming a faithful and wise steward of your new covenant. Look with sweetness at your people who have been entrusted to him and keep them spotless from all evil, so that rejecting from themselves the worldly desires, they may live in righteousness, clad with Your Christ's holiness, and let them be one flock and one pastor, together becoming worthy of reaching the eternal bliss in company with all of Your saints, through the grace of Your Only Begotten, our Lord Jesus Christ, with whom glory, power and honor is befitting to the Almighty Father and the coexistent Holy Spirit, now and always and for ever and ever. Amen.
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Commemoration of Archangels Gabriel and Michael and The Entire Heavenly Class
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).
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Bus to Sayat Nova Restaurant
 The St. James Parish Council has rented a 20 seat bus to take Parishioners to the event.
You must call the church office to reserve a spot on the bus. Call the church office at 847 864-6263 and leave a message with your reservation.
There will be a $10 charge per person to offset the cost of the bus rental. The bus leaves St. James promptly at 3:30 pm arriving at Sayat Nova Restaurant at 4:00 pm. The bus will leave Sayat Nova Restaurant at 6:00 pm arriving at St. James at 6:30 pm. Plan accordingly.
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Living the Gospel of Christ: Who Do You Say I Am?
A Six-Session Bible Study
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 on the following Wednesdays: Nov. 6, Nov. 20, Dec. 4 and Dec. 18 at 8:00 PM.
You need to download an application on your computer to be able to participate online.
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New Educational Program for Teenagers at St. James
The St. James Christian Education Committee would like to invite teenage parishioners between the ages of 13-19 to participate in a pilot educational program this fall. The second session of the seminars is on Friday, November 8th (Please note- NEW DATE). Topic- "Mercy and Forgiveness".
The seminar is led by Parish Council member Gevik Anbarchian, a high school English teacher, and Der Hovhan. The focus of the program is to fuse Christian teaching with academics, including Armenian writers and artists, in an effort to help impressionable youth critically examine their lives at a time when they are most unsure about religious and philosophical matters.
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College Care Packages
New Ministry at St. James
In an effort to show our love, concern and support for our college students who are away from home and church, we will be sending them care packages throughout the academic year. You can help with this initiative by:
- Providing us with the name and address of your child/grandchild who is away at college. Please give their information to Wendy Farsakian or e-mail Der Hovhan at [email protected]
- Donating non-perishable snack items to fill the care packages.
- Providing a monetary donation toward postage. To donate funds to this project, please make your check payable to St. James with "College Care" on the memo line.
- Writing a note of encouragement to our students, including a favorite inspirational quote or Bible verse, and an invitation to join us for worship during their visits home or online.
All are invited to participate in this ministry. Again, please see Wendy Farsakian or Der Hovhan with questions or offers to assist. Thanks in advance for your help!
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St. James School of Cooking
Do you have a favorite Armenian dish that reminds you of Grandma or your mother? Do you wish you could make them? Well stop wishing and come join our classes and learn how to make them yourself and treat your family to your favorite dishes. It is your turn to make memories! Come join us!
When: Classes will meet on Saturday once a month.
November 2, 2013, December 7, 2013, January 4, 2014, February 2, 2014
Time: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
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Historic Event at St. James Armenian Church
Relic of St. James of Nisibis arrives to Evanston
On Saturday December 14, 2013, the Feast of St. James of Nisibis, also our church's Name Day, the Primate of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America Archbishop Khajag Barsamian will celebrate Divine Liturgy on the Holy Altar of St. James Armenian Church in Evanston followed by a Celebratory Luncheon. A delegation from the Diocese of the Armenian Church will bring the Relic of St. James of Nisibis.
The 1700-year-old Relic of St. James of Nisibis was encased in a gold hand-shaped reliquary in 18th century and was donated to St. Kevork Church by Mr. Hayrabed. Every year, on the Feast of St. James in December, the clergy bless the faithful of the Armenian Church in Bulgaria with the relic. This will be the first time that it will travel overseas and we will have an opportunity to venerate the relic and receive the blessings of our Patron Saint.
In addition to the Divine Liturgy (starting at 10:00 AM), a Hokehankisd (Requiem Service) for the souls of the founders of the St. James Church and a Service of Veneration of the Relic of St. James of Nisibis will be performed.
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 Parish Council member Gevik Anbarchian would like to organize a family winter retreat in a Wisconsin cabin for 5-10 St. James families over the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. long weekend (Friday, January, 17, 2014 through Monday, January 20, 2014) and needs to have firm commitments before making arrangements/reservations. The purpose of the trip is to get away from facebook, iPhones, iPads, Netflix and other parts of our technology-driven life and celebrate the great outdoors--to tough it out for a weekend away from civilization. It is also meant as an opportunity to reflect on God, family, friendship and other things that should be the center of our lives but often aren't in our modern culture. The per-person cost of the trip will depend on the number going, the availability and cost of lodging and other such considerations. Activities would include snowshoeing/hiking, cross country skiing, fireside dinners, storytelling and of course Bible study. Please contact Gevik directly via email [email protected] by November 15, 2013 if interested, making sure to indicate the number coming.
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Video of the Week
 | | We are Armenians |
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Photo of the Week
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Altar Guild's Wish List
1. Four candle followers for two side altars. $15-60 each, not pledged.
2. Two banners. Donated.
3. Two jajanch radiance (ostensorium). $300-600 each, not pledged.
4. Painting for the main altar. $5,400, pledged.
5. Painting of the St. Gregory the Illuminator for the left altar. Pledged.
6. Painting of St. James of Nisibis. Not pledged.
7. Curtain for the vestry and choir rooms. Donated.
8. Priest's 'half-vestments'. $500 - not pledged.
9. Set of a Chalice Veil and a Sadarium (linen-holder) for the Gospel book. $150- not pledged.
10. Twelve children's albs- shabeeg. $100 each, not pledged.
11. Large silver Hand-cross. Donated
Parish Council's Wish List
1. Microphone for the pastor. $800 - not pledged.
2. Security cameras- not pledged.
3. TV and/or projector with screen for the Nishan hall. $7,000 - not pledged.
4. Sound system for the Nishan hall. $1,000 - not pledged.
5. Maintenance on supports in basement. $2,000 - not pledged.
6. Alley wall repairs. $41,000 - not pledged.
7. Windows for the Nishan hall. $15,000 - not pledged.
8. Front entry. $35,000 - 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
November 4 - Commemoration of Sts. Pontiff of Rome St. Stepannos, the Priests, the Deacons and the people
November 5 - Commemoration of Sts. Bishop Akipsimos, Priest Hovsep (Joseph), Deacon Ayitala and Martyr Platon
November 7 - Commemoration of Sts. Pontiffs Metropanos, Alexandros and Paul the Confessor, and the Scribes Markianos and Martyron
November 9 - Commemoration of Archangels Gabriel and Michael and the Entire Heavenly Class
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NO TRICKS - JUST TREATS!
FALL FAMILY NIGHT
Friday, November 1, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Pot Luck Dinner
Please bring a food item to share.
Children are encouraged to wear their costumes!
Click here to see the flyer.
Parking is free at the large condominium building at Clark & Benson (Quartet Copies). However, to enter the facility you must insert a credit card. The exit gate will be up after 9:00 p.m. and there should be no charge to your credit card.
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WORSHIP SERVICES
AT ST. JAMES
In addition to Sunday Morning Service and Divine Liturgy there will be
Saturday Evening (Kirakamtits) Service every first Saturday of the month at 5 pm ( Nov. 2, Dec. 7, Jan. 4, Feb. 1, March 1) and
Midday Service every third Thursday of the month
(Nov. 21, Dec. 19, Jan. 16, Feb. 20).
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DEACON TRAINING AND ACOLYTE CLASSES
Deacon Training
(For ordained acolytes and Altar servers)
Saturday
November 2nd 4-5 pm
December 7th 4-5 pm
January 4th 4-5 pm
February 1st 4-5 pm
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Acolyte Training
(For first time Altar servers, 9-13)
Dates will be announced as soon as the group is formed.
If you have a son who would like to begin serving at the Altar
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INSTRUCTIONAL DIVINE LITURGY
On Sunday, November 10, we will have an instructional Divine Liturgy. During the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, we will stop to offer explanations of what is going on. This program is ideal for those who shy away from the holy Badarak because of a lack of understanding. To make the most of the instruction, it is essential that you be present from the beginning of mass (10:00 am) when we explain the vestments worn by the celebrant priest.
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HOKEHANKISD-
REQUIEM SERVICE ON VETERANS DAY
On November 10, in commemoration of Veterans Day, there will be a special
Hokehankisd- Requiem Service for the souls of our departed veterans. Der Hovhan is also compiling a list of parishioners who were veterans of the Armed Forces for this commemoration. Please submit the names of deceased loved ones by November 7.
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SPAGHETTI LUNCH FUNDRAISER
to benefit St. James Armenian Church sponsored by
Knights of Vartan
AND FOOTBALL
Sunday, November 17, 2013
after Divine Liturgy.
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CANNED FOOD DRIVE
Please join us as we make the holiday season happier for families in need.
Canned food items and gift cards will be accepted for distribution to needy parishioners and a local food bank
at St. James on the following Sundays:
November 3, 10, 17 and 24 and December 1, 8, 15 and 22.
Thank You!
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THANKSGIVING FAMILY DINNER AT ST. JAMES
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 28, 2013
5:00 PM
"O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever." Psalm 107:1
RSVP if you plan to attend by calling (847) 864-6263
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MEMBER DUES REMINDER
If you are not already a 2013 dues-paid member, please consider becoming one. New members must pay dues by July 1 in order to be eligible to vote during the Parish Assembly on January 2014. Forms are available in the church office.
Please remember to renew your membership for 2013. The deadline for paying your annual dues of $125.00 is December 31, 2013 in order to vote in the next Parish Assembly in January 2014.
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NEW BOOK FOR TODDLERS
The Diocese's Department of Christian Education has released a new book for toddlers, "When I Go To Church". At 5" X 5," the book is sized for a child's small hands and is made of thick, coated cardboard to withstand the curiosity and energy of our youngest worshipers.
Its 15 pages feature simple bilingual text lines describing what children experience in church-among other things, praying, lighting candles, singing and receiving Holy Communion. Best of all, children will be entranced by the illustrations of Anush Movsesian Avejic whose award-winning renderings are certain to charm toddlers into looking at the book again and again.
We have a few copies available for your toddler to use while you are in the sanctuary.
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HAVE YOU SIGNED UP FOR eScrip?
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That will cost you nothing. You do not need to spend extra money, yet you will make a contribution to your church.
Go to www.escrip.com to learn
more and to sign up.
It's FREE.
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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 [email protected] or 847-864-6263.
Your photos will be scanned and immediately returned.
Help us Celebrate the Parish 70 year anniversary!
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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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