Առավոտեան Ժամերգություն Պատարագ - 10:00 am ... & Auditing Committee members from – Michael & Sona Naroian Heartfelt get well special prayers for good

Morning Service – Առավոտեան Ժամերգություն– 9 am Divine Liturgy – Badarak- Սուրբ Պատարագ - 10:00 am Sunday school- Կիրակնօրեա Դպրոց – 10:15 AM This Sunday Deacon Gary Townsend will share a reflection on the Sunday of Advent.

UPCOMING EVENTS Առաջիկա Միջոցառումներ

Wednesday, March 28, 2018 10 am Morning Service. As we enter the Holy season of the great lent, every Wednesday from February 14 – March 28, we are going to conduct morning service/Առավոտեան Ժամերգություն: We will not have Morning Hour Service only on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Sunday, March 18, 2018 after the Divine Liturgy Jody Baronian from DCF & Pam Newcombe, Foster Care Recruitment Ambassador will speak about foster care and the need our community has for children of abuse and or neglect. You will Learn more about Foster Care and the current need by attending an information session. Sunday, March 25, 2018 Palm Sunday & ACYOA Day after the divine liturgy blessing of the children and dinner. Shish Kebab, Chicken kebab & Vospov Kufteh dinner $18 kids meal – Hot dog, Chips & drink $7. Reservation required for dinner, RSVP dedline: Wendsday, March 21st, Please call Jake: 603-553-0509 or email: [email protected] Saturday, April 7, 2018 7:30 PM – Women’s Guild presents Armenian /American Dance Featuring – Jay Baronian – Dumbeg/Vocal, Mal Barsamian – Clarinet, Joy Koyumjian – Oud, Bruce Gigarjian – Guitar, Kory Sirmaian – DJ. Complimentary coffee, Pastry, Snacks, Cash Bar & Light food for sale. Donation $25 per, 10 and under free. Seating is limited, RSVP: Melanee Naroian – 978-683-0613, Stephanie Naroian – [email protected] Cheryl Sarkisian – [email protected] Saturday, April 14, 2018 The Women's Guild of Hye Pointe will be hosting Saintly Women's Day. Program starts at 10AM. Donation $35. Please reserve by contacting Co-Chairs Sylvia Tavitian 603 458-6057 or Barbara Arthur 978 372-6360.

Cell phone reminder: Please turn off your cell phones prior to entering the Church, out of respect for the Divine Liturgy, the sanctity of the Sanctuary and your fellow worshiping parishioners. Thank you for your cooperation!

Sunday, March 18, 2018

Կիրակի, Մարտ 18, 2018 THE ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH AT HYE POINTE

ՀԱՅ ՓՕԻՆԹ ՀԱՅԱՍՏԱՆՅԱՑ ԱՌԱՔԵԼԱԿԱՆ ԵԿԵՂԵՑԻ Rev. Fr. Vart Gyozalyan - Pastor

1280 Boston Road, Bradford, MA 01835

“Daily Lectionary Readings”

Աստվածաշնչական Ընթերցումներ

Isaiah 66:1-24, Colossians 2:8-3:7, Matthew 22:34-23:39 Sixth Sunday of Great Lent Sunday of the Advent-

Գալստյան կիրակի

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TODAY’S GOSPEL READING Այսօրվա Ավետարանը

Matthew 22:34-23:39 34 When the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they

gathered together, 35 and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. 36 “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” 37 He said

to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first

commandment. 39 And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.”

41 Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them this question: 42 “What do you think of the Messiah? Whose son is he?” They said to him, “The son of David.” 43 He said to them, “How is it then that David by

the Spirit calls him Lord, saying, 44 ‘The Lord said to my Lord,

“Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet”’?

45 If David thus calls him Lord, how can he be his son?” 46 No one was able to give him an answer, nor from that day did anyone dare to ask him any more

questions. 23 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2 “The scribes and the

Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat; 3 therefore, do whatever they teach you and follow it; but do not do as they do, for they do not practice what they teach. 4

They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on the shoulders of others; but they themselves are unwilling to lift a finger to move them. 5 They do all their deeds to be seen by others; for they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long. 6 They love to have the place of honor at banquets and

the best seats in the synagogues, 7 and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, and to have people call them rabbi. 8 But you are not to be called

rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all students. 9 And call no one your father on earth, for you have one Father—the one in heaven. 10 Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Messiah. 11 The greatest among you will be your servant. 12 All who exalt themselves will be

humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted. 13 “But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you lock people out of the kingdom of heaven. For you do not go in yourselves, and when others are going in, you stop them. 15 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cross sea and land to make a single convert, and you make the new

convert twice as much a child of hell as yourselves. 16 “Woe to you, blind guides, who say, ‘Whoever swears by the sanctuary is bound by nothing, but whoever swears by the gold of the sanctuary is bound

by the oath.’

REQUEST FOR PRAYERS

Աղօթքի Խնդրանք Prayers & get well wishes to all who are ill from – M/M John Mosto

Congratulations & best wishes to our newly elected Parish Council, Nominating & Auditing Committee members from – Michael & Sona Naroian Heartfelt get well special prayers for good health to all who are ill from –

Michael & Sona Naroian Special prayers & good thoughts for all from – Michael & Sona Naroian

In memory of Rose Q. Azarian from - Jerry Gostanian Good health to all parishioners from – Jerry Gostanian

Donations for Hokehankist

Հոգեհանգիստյան Նվիրատվություններ For the Souls of Vartan Ellian, Ogaper Ellian, Angelo Vecchio, Maria Vecchio

from – Lu Sirmaian, M/M Robert Maksian, Gale & Paul Cifra, Mike & Sona Naroian & Family, Emmanuel Baghdayan, Annette DerMinasian, Katherine Meranian, Bea

Ohanian, M/M John Mosto, M/M Mel Menasian For the Souls of Nuris Kucukistipanoglu, Mari Kucukistipanoglu, Humayak

Degirmenci, Hayguhi Degirmenci, Sarkis Degirmenci, Vahi Dergirmenci from – Madlen & Agop Arslanoglu, Lu Sirmaian, M/M Robert Maksian, Gale & Paul Cifra,

Mike & Sona Naroian & family, Emmanuel Baghdayan, Annette DerMinassian, Katherine Meranian, Rose Stepian, Bea Ohanian, M/M John Mosto, M/M Mel

Menasian, Avedis & Osanna Kucukistipanoglu For the Soul of Karlen Gevorgyan from – Ervant & Anahit Kibarian

Upcoming Hokehankist

Առաջիկա Հոկեհանգիստներ

Sunday, April 8, 2018 for the soul of Nazaret Sarkis Kibarian (1 years) requested by Ervant & Anahit Kibarian & Family

Holy Communion In the Armenian Church Holy Communion is distributed in the

following manner. The communicant stands before the priest, makes the sign of the cross and says:

“Megha Asdoodzo”, "I have sinned against God."

The priest then places a small particle of our Lord's Body and Blood -- the bread having been dipped into the wine -- directly into the mouth

of the communicant. The communicant again makes the sign of the Cross and steps aside for others to approach the blessed sacrament.

After all have received Holy Communion, using the chalice to imprint the sign of the Cross over the communicants, the priest imparts the

blessing of Psalm 28:9 : "Save your people, Lord, and bless your inheritance; shepherd them and lift them up from henceforth until

eternity".

Distribution of ‘mas’ in the armenian ChurCh taking “mas”

The Person giving Should say;

Մաս եւ բաժին եղիցի քեզ ի Սուրբ Պատարագիս Mas yev pajin yeghitzi kez ee Sourp Badarakis

May this be to you a share and a portion from the Divine Liturgy.

The Person receiving should say; Բաժին իմ Աստուած յաւիտեան

Pajin im Asdvadz Havidian God is my portion for ever

17 You blind fools! For which is greater, the gold or the sanctuary that has made the gold sacred? 18 And you say, ‘Whoever swears by the altar is bound by nothing, but whoever swears by the gift that is on the altar is bound by the oath.’ 19 How blind you are! For which is greater, the gift or the altar that makes the gift sacred? 20 So whoever swears by the altar, swears by it and by everything on it; 21 and whoever swears by the sanctuary, swears by it and by the one who dwells in it; 22 and whoever swears by heaven, swears by the throne of God and by the one who is seated upon it. 23 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint, dill, and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith. It is these you ought to have practiced without neglecting the others.

24 You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel! 25 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and of the plate, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence.

26 You blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup, so that the outside also may become clean.

27 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which on the outside look beautiful, but inside they are

full of the bones of the dead and of all kinds of filth. 28 So you also on the outside look righteous to others, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and

lawlessness. 29 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you build the tombs of the prophets and decorate the graves of the righteous, 30 and you say, ‘If we

had lived in the days of our ancestors, we would not have taken part with them in shedding the blood of the prophets.’ 31 Thus you testify against

yourselves that you are descendants of those who murdered the prophets. 32 Fill up, then, the measure of your ancestors. 33 You snakes, you brood of

vipers! How can you escape being sentenced to hell? 34 Therefore I send you prophets, sages, and scribes, some of whom you will kill and crucify, and some

you will flog in your synagogues and pursue from town to town, 35 so that upon you may come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of

righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Barachiah, whom you murdered between the sanctuary and the altar. 36 Truly I tell you, all this will

come upon this generation. 37 “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a

hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! 38 See, your house is left to you, desolate. 39 For I tell you, you will not see me again until

you say, ‘Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.’”

Family Life and Cultural Center

“Building the Legacy”

If you would like to donate to our Building Fund, you may send your donation, made payable to: "The Armenian Church at Hye Pointe

Building Fund", PO Box 8069, Bradford, MA 01835

MAKE A DONATION TO YOUR CHURCH

The Armenian Apostolic Church at Hye Pointe has developed an

option for those who wish to make a donation to their church in the

form of stocks, bonds, mutual funds or other securities.

The church has established a brokerage account and for those

individuals who wish to make such a donation.

The church will benefit by the donation, and you as the donor will

receive a tax deduction for your donation. It is a win – win for both

your church and yourself.

Please contact a Parish Council for more details if you are interested.

Church Office: 978-372-9227

Weekly Wisdom

Living In Between Advents What does the advent (գալուստ), or coming of Christ have to do with our lives now? As citizens of the Kingdom of God,

we the Church find ourselves in between two advents of Jesus Christ. The first coming of Christ was one of humility,

the King of Kings born as an infant in a cave. The second advent of Christ is one of power and glory. Christianity, then,

is learning to live in between these two advents now, to participate in the life of the Kingdom of God that is present

and is still to come. It is the present life that Jesus addresses before His last line, “For I tell you, you will not see me again,

until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.'”

In Sunday’s Gospel, we read at length a dialogue between Jesus and two different sects or factions of Jews in first-

century Palestine, the Pharisees and Sadducees. With love, Jesus sternly exposes and denounces those who teach a

different path to greatness than the path He teaches, one that leads to Himself. He goes on to challenge their poor

leadership as evangelists, their oath making, stewardship and giving, and overall integrity. He calls them out for going

though the motions, obeying traditions for the sake of preservation, meanwhile, blocking others from entering the

Kingdom of God and maturing in their faith. Just as Jesus calls out the hypocrisy of living as a

“whitewashed tomb,” appearing holy on the outside but unclean on the inside, St. John Chrysostom gives us a

profound warning of how to live, how to examine ourselves before the coming of Christ: “The members of the body of

Christ have become a tomb of uncleanness? Remember your sonship and how you were born. Consider of what things you have been counted worthy. Recall what sort of garment you

received in baptism. You were intended to be a temple without fault, beautiful, not adorned with gold or pearls but

with the spirit that is more precious than these. You are hardly ready to appear in the city above if you remain a

sepulcher below.” Christ’s commandments are how to live now in between His two advents. And when He returns He will ask of the Church the same questions with which He left us. Do the actions of

the Pharisees and Sadducees reflect our own lives, our parish life, or do we gloss over them as if He is speaking to someone

else? Is it thinkable that Jesus laments over the Armenian Church? What in the church is more important than integrity,

being a witness, and discipling others? Perhaps we allow finances, politics, culture, or other “sacred cows” to compete

with the true path to greatness. Have we become complacent, playing it safe, insisting on doing business as

usual? Do our lives reflect the Body of Christ ready and awaiting the coming and appearance of our Lord? Be ready always, living each moment as if Jesus Christ is coming, as if

He is already here! By Dn. Eric Vozzy

2018 STEWARDSHIP “The Joy of the Generosity” is on the way

to reaching its $50,000 goal. You do not need to be a dues paying

member of the Church to be a steward. For the benefit of our

Church, please help us reach our end. Please see one of our

Stewardship Committee members Armen Derderian, Treasurer or

Charlie Bazarian, Linda Doherty or Marilyn Shahian for additional

details or to ask questions. You can reached them

1. Armen at (978) 794-9200 or at [email protected]

2. Charlie can be reached at (978) 686-6050 or at

[email protected].

3. Marilyn Shahian - [email protected]

4. Linda Doherty [email protected]

or (603) 560-1308

Please be a part of our goal!

ALTAR DONATIONS

Նվիրատվություններ Սուրբ Խորանին Parishioners requesting Altar Flowers and Candles for any

occasion or Sunday should approach a member of the Parish Council for an Altar Flower or Candle Donation form. For Altar

Flowers please contact Alice Kasparian at [email protected]. Name of the donor will be listed in the

weekly Bulletin and Newsletter. Requests for the Altar Donations can also be done by calling or emailing the Church.

Sunday of Advent

The Sixth Sunday of Great Lent is called the Sunday of Advent. This Sunday teaches us about the first Advent of Christ – His

Incarnation: His Holy Birth when God became Man. This proved the Truth found in the Scriptures that by the coming of the Savior,

a second chance was given to mankind to be guided on the path leading towards salvation.

This Sunday also symbolizes the Second Advent. In the Gospels and Apostolic Letters there are many references dedicated to the Second Advent, where our Lord warns us about His return. In the

Gospel of St. Matthew, Christ says, “…Watch out and do not let anyone fool you. Many men, claiming to speak for me, will come and say, “I am the Messiah!” and they will fool many people. You

are going to hear the noise of battles close by and the news of battles far away… Countries will fight each other; kingdoms will

attack one another. There will be famines and earthquakes everywhere… And you will be hated by all nations for my Name’s

sake… Many false prophets will appear and fool many people. Such will be the spread of evil that many people’s love will grow cold. But whoever holds out to the end will be saved” (Mt 24:4-

13). The message of this Sunday is a call for endurance, piety and

modesty. Through these we can patiently wait for the Glorious Resurrection of Christ, the purification of our souls and the

triumph of the True Faith. All Christian Churches celebrate the feast of the Sunday of Advent.

FAR Supports Syrian-Armenian Business Owner

Lousig, 35, was born and raised in Syria. Six years ago, she took a 10-day

vacation to Armenia with her husband Arman, and their daughter, Alik.

They decided to stay forever, beginning their new life by searching for

jobs, a kindergarten, and a place to live. Lousig had always wanted to

cook professionally. In Armenia, she attended different culinary courses

and eventually opened up Moon Bakery nine months ago. Just a few days

later, she received a grant and a zero-interest loan from Fund for

Armenian Relief’s Small Business Assistance Program, which supports

Syrian-Armenian business owners, and ultimately helps to lay a

foundation for their economic integration in Armenia. She used the

financial support to purchase a refrigerator, an oven, a mixer, and various

containers and cake decorating equipment.

Applications for Diocesan scholarships are now available online. The

application deadline for the 2018-19 academic year is May 20, 2018.

Each year the Diocese awards scholarships to promising youth who

are headed to college. The Diocese seeks students who are active in

their local parishes and have assumed leadership roles in their

communities. To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled

in four-year undergraduate programs.

For information, contact Maria Barsoumian at (212) 686-0710.

Commemoration of St. Gregory the Illuminator’s torments and

commitment to the pit

This feast is the first one among the three commemoration days dedicated to

the memory of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the first Catholicos of All

Armenians. According to the Armenian Church Calendar, it is celebrated on

the eve of the Fifth Sunday during the period of Great Lent. The feast is

dedicated to the torments which St. Gregory suffered during his

imprisonment.

According to historical sources, St. Gregory the Illuminator was the son of

Anak Partev, a knight and nobleman, who killed the Armenian King Khosrov

Arshakouni. In retaliation, Anak is executed by the Armenians. His son,

Gregory, lived and studied in Caesarea, and was brought up as a pious

Christian. Gregory returns to Armenia as an adult and becomes a member of

the royal court. King Tiridates (Trdat), the son of King Khosrov and heir to the

throne, appoints Gregory as the Chancellor of the Armenian Kingdom.

Tiridates, learning that Gregory is a Christian and the son of Anak, subjects

him to severe tortures and commits Gregory to death, by imprisoning him in a

deep underground pit.

In 301 A.D., after spending 13 years in the pit, St. Gregory the Illuminator is

freed from the dungeon and emerges to spread the Light of Christ in Armenia.

He thus becomes the first pontiff of the Armenian Church, baptizes the royal

family, and evangelizes the whole of the Armenian Nation. Armenia becomes

the first nation in the world to officially proclaim Christianity as her state

religion.

St. Gregory the Illuminator is recognized by all of Christendom as a Saint, and

he is commemorated in all traditional Christian Churches.

Hello Parishioners!

Thank you so much for all of your generous donations thus far for the

Sunday School Easter Baskets. After taking inventory we still are in need

of a few items so if you planned on donating but haven't yet, please bring

items to the church hall by Sunday. Thank you!

Items still needed:

small toys/items for boys and girls (balls, stickers, bubbles, jewelry,

cars, card games, puzzles, etc, etc)

gift cards for teenagers (McDonalds, Target, Walmart, Dunkin

Donuts, etc)

BASKETS

Plastic basket bags (to place the finished baskets in)

Easter grass

We DO NOT need any more candy, as we got an incredible donation of

candy from DeMoulas!

The Sunday School children will be preparing the baskets on Sunday!

Thank you again!

Julie Ballentine

Sunday March 25, 2018 (Palm Sunday)

Children's Blessing following Divine Liturgy Morning Service 8:30 A.M. Divine Liturgy – 10:00 A.M.

Trun Payzek folloing the children’s blessing

Holy Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Remembrance of the Ten Virgins – 7:00 P.M.

Holy Thursday, March 29, 2018

Divine Liturgy-10A.M Washing of the Feet Service 7:00 P.M.

Khavaroom 8:15 P.M.

Holy Friday, March 30, 2018

Crucifixion Service: - 12:00 Noon Burial Service – 7:00P.M.

Holy Saturday March 31, 2018

Reading of the Prophecies – 5:00 P.M. Easter Eve Divine Liturgy – 5:30 P.M.

Candle lighting ceremony Following Badarak Home Blessing following Badarak

Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018

Divine Liturgy – 10:00 A.M. Antastan – 11։30 A.M

Christ is risen from the dead!

Blessed is the resurrection of Christ!

Ծաղկազարդ, Կիրակի, Մարտ 25, 2018

Սուրբ Պատարագ ․․․․ Առաւօտեան ժամը 10։00-ին Մանուկների Օրհնութիւն ․․․․․․ Առաւօտեան ժամը 11։30 Դռնբացէք ․․․․․ Կէսօրին

Աւագ Երեքշաբթի, Մարտ 27, 2018

Երեկոյեան Ժամերգութիւն ․․․․․ ժամը 7։00-ին

Աւագ Հինգշաբթի, Մարտ 29, 2018

Սուրբ Պատարագ ․․․․․․․ Առաւօտեան ժամը 10։00-ին

Կարգ Ոտնլուայի ․․․․․․․․․ Երեկոյեան ժամը 7։00 Կարգ Խավարման ․․․․․․․․ Երեկոյեան 8:15 Աւագ Ուրբաթ, Մարտ 30, 2018 Կարգ Խաչելության ․․․․․ Կէսօրին Կարգ Թաղման ․․․․․․ Երեկոյեան ժամը 7։00-ին

Աւագ Շաբաթ, Մարտ 31, 2018

Ճրագալոյցի Ս․ Գրոց Ընթերցումներ եւ Դանիէլ Մարգարէի Գիրքէն Ընթերցում ․․․․․․․․ Երեկոյեան ժամը 5։00-ին Ճրագալոյցի Ս․ Պատարագ ․․․․ Երեկոյեան ժամը 5։30-ին Տնօրհնէք ․․․․․․․․․․․Երեկոյեան ժամը 7։30

Սուրբ Զատիկ, Կիրակի, Ապրի 1, 2018

Հանդիսաւոր Ս․ Պատարագ ․․․․ Առաւօտեան ժամը 10։00-ին Անդաստան ․․․․․․․ Առաւօտեան ժամը 11։30

Քրիստոս Յարեա՜ւ Ի Մեռելոց

Օրհնեալ է Յարութիւնն Քրիստոսի