Join us Sundays for worship
Divine Liturgy: 10:00am
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38 Elton Avenue
Watertown, MA 02472
617-924-7562
Pastor: Rev. Arch. Antranig Baljian
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E-newsletter - June 4, 2021 |
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Program - Sunday, June 6, 2021
ՏՕՆ ԿԱԹՈՒՂԻԿԷ ԵԿԵՂԵՑՒՈՅ Ս. ԷՋՄԻԱԾՆԻ
FEAST OF THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH OF HOLY ETCHMIADZIN
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State Reopening Guidelines and Church |
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Reopening guidelines as of this moment are available on our website.
*Masks are no longer required for vaccinated people in the State of Massachusetts. The State does advise that non-vaccinated people continue to wear masks*
A few important items to note:
- Parishioners no longer need to make reservations to attend church
- Temperature checks will no longer be taken
- Social distanced seating will be available
- Most liturgical processes will remain the same
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“Prayer of Thanksgiving" for the Republic of Armenia; Flag Blessing |
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On Sunday, immediately following Divine Liturgy, the “Prayer of Thanksgiving" will be offered for the Republic of Armenia, as well as a flag blessing with the participation of Homenetmen Scouts of Boston. |
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Semi- Annual General Membership Meeting |
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St. Stephen’s Church Semi-Annual Membership Meeting
will take place on
Saturday, June 26, 2021, at 10:00 A.M. in the Church Hall.
We ask all dues-paying members to attend.
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For PRAPION KANTARJIAN, Two Years
In Memory of GARO & HOURY KANTARJIANS
Kantarjian, Megerdichian, Banosian, Keushgerian & Westhaver Families.
For REV. ARCHPRIEST ARSHAG DAGHLIAN, 11 Years
In Memory of AIDA DAGHLIAN, VALENTINE BILEZIKIAN & MARY BAGHDASARIAN
Pastor & Board of Trustees; Yeretzgin Lucy, Sonia, John & Houry Daghlian; Richard & Nora Sarajian & Children, Ara & Alice Sarajian; Raffi, Garo & Haig Sarajian; Aleen, Boghos & Ani Daghlian Chareth.
For NISHAN TUYSUZIAN, 41 Years
For PARSEGH GANACHIAN, 54 Years
Requested by the Family.
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Virtual Candles and Prayer Requests |
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Lighting a candle is a way of extending one's prayer and showing solidarity with the person on whose behalf the prayer is offered.
Join us in lighting a candle
each Sunday.
Please join our Facebook fundraising campaign
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Have a choreg craving?
Low on your freezer supply?
We have our famous choreg in stock so call the Church Office and get yours today!
Made by our Ladies Guild and sold by the dozen, call the church office to place your order and arrange pick up.
Limited quantities, while supplies last.
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Prelacy Raffle Tickets NOW AVAILABLE |
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For many decades, the Prelacy has sponsored an annual raffle drawing that benefits its educational and religious programs.
The year's Prelacy raffle drawing will take place on September 12. Tickets can be purchased online for $100 each.
1st Prize $5,000.00
2nd Prize $2,000.00
3rd Prize $1,000.00
4th Prize $1,000.00
5th Prize $1,000.00
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Daily Readings:
Proverbs 9:1-6, Zechariah 3:7-4:9, Hebrews 9:1-10, John 10:22-30
The Gospel
At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” Jesus answered, “I have told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name testify to me; but you do not believe, because you do not belong to my sheep. My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand. What my Father has given me is greater than all else, and no one can snatch it out of the Father’s hand. The Father and I are one.”
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IN MEMORIAM - IRIS PAPAZIAN |
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IRIS AROUSIAG PAPAZIAN
(July 4, 1936 - May 29, 2021)
Some losses are more irreplaceable than others, especially when someone has served for so long the greater good. Archbishop Anoushavan, Prelate, and the Executive Council were deeply saddened by the news that Iris Papazian, a mainstay of the Prelacy, had passed away in the early hours of Saturday, May 29, 2021. The outpouring of expressions of affection and grief on our social media and electronic correspondence showed how her quiet and unassuming personality, as well as outstanding contribution, had impacted so many lives.
The viewing and funeral took place at St. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church (Ridgefield, New Jersey), on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, followed by interment at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus (New Jersey), presided by the Prelate, with the participation of Very Rev. Fr. Sahag Yemishian, Vicar and Pastor of Sts. Vartanantz Church; Archpriest Fr. Nerses Manoogian, Pastor of St. Gregory the Illuminator Church (Philadelphia); Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, Pastor of St. Illuminator’s Cathedral (New York City); Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian, Pastor of St. Sarkis Church (Douglaston, New York); and Rev. Fr. Vahan Kouyoumdjian, Outreach Pastor. In his eulogy, Archbishop Anoushavan extolled the virtues and the vocation of service of the late Iris Papazian, which were well understood by those who surrounded her in her professional and personal life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Eastern Prelacy for the benefit of the Pierre Papazian Literary Fund.
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2021 ST. GREGORY OF DATEV INSTITUTE - ONLINE |
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The St. Gregory of Datev Institute will once again hold a virtual Summer Program for youth ages 13-18 from June 28 to July 2, 2021. Sponsored by the Armenian Religious Education Council (AREC), the Program will be an hour long, 11:00 am to noon, Monday to Friday, and it will include two mini-presentations, focusing on the Bible, the teachings and the history of the Armenian Church, along with engaging discussions on faith-related issues. We have opted for the virtual format due to the Covid pandemic.
We invite our youth to take part in this unique Christian educational program. To register, please click here. If you have any questions, kindly contact Dn. Shant Kazanjian at 212-689-7810, [email protected].
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ARMENIAN PRELACY ARTSAKH FUND
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In response to the proclamation of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, we invite our people to provide their heartfelt help to the families of the martyrs of the Artsakh war, as well those of the wounded and the displaced.
We are sure that our kind donations will bring consolation to the broken hearts of our brothers and sisters.
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Community News and Events |
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St. Stephen's Armenian Elementary School Book Fair
Support SSAES in their first-ever Armenian Book Fair. You'll find books appropriate for newborns, toddlers, and children in all grade levels in the form of boardbooks and paperbacks. A great gift idea for children of all ages! Many include English transliteration. Visit the order form (bit.ly/armenianbooks) for more information and be sure to contact the organizers in the 'comment' section at the end of the form with any questions. Order by Tuesday, June 8. Earliest pick-up in June 10.
Enjoy your summer reading!
Աջակցեցէք Սուրբ Ստեփանոս դպրոցին առաջին հայկական գիրքերու վաճառքին։
Հոն կը գտնէք նորածիններու, նորաքայլ փոքրիկներու, մանկարպարտէզի եւ տարրական դասարաններու յարմար գիրքեր, խաւաքարտէ եւ թուղթէ էջերով։ Պատշաճ նուէրներ ամէն տարիքի փոքրիկներուն համար։ Բազմաթիւ գիրքեր կը ներառեն անգլերէն տառադարձութիւն։ Հաճեցէք այցելել պատուերի դիմումնագիրը՝ bit.ly/armenianbooks, ուրկէ կարելի է կապուիլ կազմակերպիչներուն հետ ցանկացած հարցերով եւ մեկնաբանութիւններով։ Ապսպրէցէք մինչեւ Երեքշաբթի, 8 Յունիս, Ստացէք ձեր գիրքերը Հինգշաբթի, 10 Յունիսէն սկսեալ։
Վայելեցէք ամառը այս մանկապատանեկան գիրքերով։ Բարի ընթերցում։
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