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Program for Sunday, May 22
TONE I
First Sunday after Pentecost
Remembrance of the Prophet Elijah
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I Kings 18:29-46, II Kings 2:1-15, James 5:16-20,
Luke 4:25-30
The Gospel
But the truth is, there were many widows in Israel in the time of Elijah, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, and there was a severe famine over all the land; yet Elijah was sent to none of them except to a widow at Zarephath in Sidon. There were also many lepers in Israel in the time of the prophet Elisha, and none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian.” When they heard this, all in the synagogue were filled with rage. They got up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town was built, so that they might hurl him off the cliff. But he passed through the midst of them and went on his way.
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For MARI DAKESSIAN, 40 Days
For SOSIE DAKESSIAN, 14 Years
For YESAYI ABDALIAN, 10 Years
For LUCINE ABDALIAN, 15 Years & All DAKESSIAN & ABDALIAN Deceased Family Members
Seta Dakessian; Lara & Garine Avedikian; Kevork, Endza, Talar & Lori Abdalian;
Armen Abdalian; Berj & Ani Chekijian; Markrid, Rima & George Haroutiounian;
Berj & Rita Meneshian & Vicken; Sarkis & Rita Chekijian & Family; Raffi & Salpi Iskenderian & Family; Anjel Minasian; Charles & Hripsime Minasian & Children;
Robert & Marlene Gebeyan; Lena Guebenlian; Krikor & Osan Marsoubian; Araxie Sarkissian; Ojenie Kavlakian; Rosine Pilavdjian; Lucine Parseghian; Arousiag Dakessian
& Family; Toros & Susan Vosbigian & Children; Arpine Metrebian & Family;
Hovsep & Rene Melekshian & Family.
For GREGORY AVEDIKIAN, 17 Years
Pastor & Board of Trustees; Isabel Avedikian; Craig & Linda Avedikian & Family;
Ed & Tanya Garibian & Family; Mark Avedikian; Ralph & Elizbeth Enokian; Bob & Liz Runnells & Family; Tom & Alyson Enokian & Family; Astor & Lucy Guzelian & Family.
For GARO MELKONIAN, 30 Years
For NAZARET MELKONIAN, Four Years
For MISSAK ABRIMIAN, One Year
For ANNA ABRIMIAN, 20 Years
In Memory of GARABED & NARTOUHI MELKONIAN, MELKON, YEPREM & GARBIS MELKONIAN, KHOREN & ROSINE KEUSEYAN, PUZANT & LUCINE PANIGIAN
Mrs. Zabel Melkonian; Vahe & Nartouhi Abrimian & Family; Hratch & Tamar Melkonian & Family; Araxie Sarkissian; Nazareth & Yeghsa Sarkissian; Olga Hovagimian & Family; Mr. & Mrs. Yeprem Melkonian & Family.
For NISHAN TUYSUZIAN, 36 Years
For PARSEGH GANACHIAN, 49 Years
Requested by the Family; Chris Hajian.
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On the occasion of Memorial Day, blessing of graves will be held on
Monday, May 30,
from 9:00-12:00 P.M.
at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Watertown.
Please contact the church office ahead of time to arrange for a grave blessing at Mt. Auburn Cemetery.
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Elevation Ceremony of
Very Rev. Sahag Yemishian to Dzayrakooyn Vartabed
His Holiness Aram I of the Great House of Cilicia has granted the right of "Dzayrakooyn Vartabed,"
Archimandrite Superior, to Very Rev. Sahag Yemishian, Pastor of Holy Trinity Church of Worcester. MA.
The degree of Dzayrakooyn Vartabed, or Archimandrite Superior, consists of the conferral of 10 advanced theological degrees on top of the four given at the time of elevation to the rank of Vartabed (Doctor).
All of these degrees were originally academic degrees and most likely conferred on separate occasions. Only a bishop who has been elevated to Dzayrakooyn Vartabed can confer the degree on others.
The service itself consists of various parts. First is the presentation and examination of the candidate's faith and knowledge, after which the various degrees are conferred through the singing of special hymns, the recitation of Psalms and readings, as well as the prayers of the ordaining clergyman.
Throughout the services, the Archimandrite's staff, which symbolizes the candidate's authority to preach, is veiled like a bride, until, at the conclusion of the services, the newly elevated Dzayrakooyn Vartabed receives the staff and preaches the sermon.
It is not often that this degree is conferred outside the Catholicosate, thus rarely has this moving service been witnessed by the faithful outside the four ecclesiastical centers of the Armenian Church.
On Sunday, May 29, the elevation to Dzayrakooyn Vartabed of Very Rev. Father Sahag Yemishian by His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, will provide a unique and unprecedented opportunity to witness this historic and moving religious event. His Grace Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian, Vicar General of the Eastern Prelacy, will perform the Divine Liturgy
It is with joy that our parish will host this unique and rare occasion and hope everyone will join us Sunday. A reception will follow immediately after.
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St. Stephen's Schools
Year-End Ceremonies
Congratulations to all of our students for completing another year of school!
Special congratulations and best wishes to our high school graduates from Sunday and Saturday School and our 5th grade students from Elementary school. May God bless you on your future endeavors!
May 15 - Sunday School Graduation
Click here for photos!
June 11
St. Stephen's Saturday School Hantes
6:30pm
Armenian Cultural & Educational Center
June 16
St. Stephen’s Nursery and Kindergarten Hantes
6:00pm,
Armenian Cultural & Educational Center
June 17
St. Stephen's Elementary School Hantes
6:00pm
Armenian Cultural & Educational Center
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Datev Summer Program
July 3-10
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Save the Date!
Annual Church Picnic is July 31!
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JRAK
January- April 2016
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The vitality of our church rest in your hands. Being part of our Church community offers another home- a home of worship, love, and togetherness.
Your time, treasures, and talents are greatly appreciated as we strengthen our faith and dedication to the Armenian Church and its traditions. For more information on how to become a dues-paying member, please call the church office or email office@soorpstepanos.org. A membership form can also be found on our website by clicking here.
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St. Gregory's Church of North Andover Raffle
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St. Stephen's Armenian Apostolic Church
1 Artsakh Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Church Office
38 Elton Avenue
Watertown, MA 0247
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Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 9:00 am- 3:00 pm
Tel: 617-924-7562
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