St. John Armenian Church of Greater Detroit 22001 Northwestern Highway | Southfield, MI 48075

(248) 569-3405 (phone) | (248) 569-0716 (fax) www.stjohnsarmenianchurch.org

The Very Reverend Father Aren Jebejian, Pastor The Reverend Father Armash Bagdasarian, Assistant Pastor

Clergy residing within the St. John parish and community: The Reverend Father Garabed Kochakian The Reverend Father Abraham Ohanesian

Deacon Rubik Mailian, Director of Sacred Music and Pastoral Assistant

SACRED LECTIONS OF THE LITURGY

Prv 11:30-12:4. Zec 2:10-13. 2 Cor 6:16-7:1. Lk 1:39-56

FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE ASSUMPTION

Celebrant: Very Rev. Fr. Aren Jebejian Assistant Pastor: Rev. Fr. Armash Bagdasarian

Welcome!

THE LORD’S DAY - SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP

Morning Service - 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

We welcome you to the Divine Liturgy/Soorp Badarak and invite all who are Baptized and Chrismated in, or are in communion with, the Armenian Church to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion. If you are new to our parish and would like information about our many

parish groups, please ask any Parish Council member on duty at the desk. Make certain you fill out a contact card before you leave so we can be in touch. Enter to worship the Lord Jesus

Christ who loves you and depart with His love to serve others.

Today’s Gospel

Lk 1:39-56

In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy

Spirit and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! And why is this granted me, that the mother of my Lord should come

to me? For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden. For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done

great things for me, and holy is his name. And His mercy is on those who fear him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with his arm, he has scattered

the proud in the imagination of their hearts, he has put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted those of low degree; he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent empty away. He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his posterity forever.” And Mary remained

with her about three months, and returned to her home.

Reading of the Sacred Lections during Divine Liturgy

Beginning in September we will, once again, invite our Parishioners to read the sacred lections of the liturgy each Sunday. If you would like to be a reader, please contact Anna

in the church office at (248) 569-3405 or email office@sjachurch.org

Church School Teachers

As the St. John Church School gets ready for reopening our “in-person” classes this Fall, we are looking for parishioners who might be interested in volunteering as teachers. The Christian education of our children is one of the most important ministries here

at St. John. There are positions available in the Elementary, Middle School, and High School age categories. If you wish to be considered for a teaching position,

please contact Fr. Aren directly at (248)-569-3405 or fraren@sjachurch.org

Prayers for the Sick and Hospitalized

Evgine Karapetyan Badrik Jooharigian Eduard Badalyants Emma Betrosian Charles Sansone Boyer and Marge Sarkisian

Yeretzgin LuAnn Sabounjian Doris Hazerjian Barbara Savick

Rose Lucassian John Farsakian

Rose Baise Asher Jay

Richard Khederian Izabelle Jizmejian

Carol Sahakian Layla Malone

Jane Collette Gar and Jan Paloian

Basil

Please call the church office at (248) 569-3405 if you are able to drop off basil from your garden for sacred blessing for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Khachveratz),

Sunday, September 12th.

Holiday Hours

The complex will be closed on Monday, September 6th in observance of Labor Day.

Please Note Summer Hours Ending

Beginning Sunday, September 12th, Morning Service will begin at 9:00 a.m. and Divine Liturgy at 9:45 a.m.

Plate Collection

For the foreseeable future, Parish Council members will not pass a collection plate during the Divine Liturgy service. We ask that parishioners place their weekly offering in the collection

plates located on the candle table as they exit the Sanctuary. Thank you.

Thank You

Philip Sarkissian has made a gift to St. John Armenian Church requesting prayers of good health for Gar and Jan Paloian, and Boyer and Marge Sarkisian.

BASHDON HOKEHANKUSDYAN REQUIEM PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS OF THOSE WHO ARE ASLEEP

LUCY KASHISHIAN, 1st Year, Mother, Grandmother Requested by Barbara (Kashishian) Harazian and David Harazian Kirk and Ankin Kashian and Family

OHANES YERANOSIAN, 6th Year, Father, Grandfather SARKIS SARKISIAN, 1st Year, Friend

Requested by Rafi Yeranosian and Family DENNIS SEMEZIAN, Dear Friend HELEN SARKISIAN ERVIN AND BILL ERVIN, Dear Friends ZABEL AND CHARLIE SARKISIAN, Dear Friends Requested by Alice and Sandra Nigoghosian AGHAVNI NIGOGHOSIAN, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother SIRABION NIGOGHOSIAN, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather OHANNES AND PARENTSEM HANUM VARTANIAN, Grandparents, Great Grandparents STEPPAN AND SANTOUKH NIGOGHOSIAN, Grandparents, Great Grandparents DECEASED MEMBERS OF NIGOGHOSIAN FAMLY DECEASED MEMBERS OF VARTANIAN FAMILY DECEASED MEMBERS OF MANOUKIAN FAMILY DECEASED MEMBERS OF KOPOIAN FAMILY Requested by Alice and Sandra Nigoghosian

George and Karen Nigoghosian Marc and Georgie Nigoghosian Greg and Laura Nigoghosian and Family Taleen and C.J. Baldwin IV and Family

BASHDON HOKEHANKUSDYAN REQUIEM PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS OF THOSE WHO ARE ASLEEP

MARIAM BARSAMIAN, Mother, Grandmother ARAXEY BARSAMIAN, 1st Year, Sister, Aunt GROVER H RODGERS, Husband, Uncle MARVIN JAMES WEEKS

Requested by Yebraksy Patsy Rodgers Leona Asher Elizabeth Barsamian Lisa and Ronald Schlesinger

ROSE YEGHISSIAN, 17th Year, Mother, Grandmother, Khnamee, Friend YERVANT BAHADURIAN, 62nd Year, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Khnamee, Friend GEORGE BAHADURIAN, 54th Year, Uncle, Great-Uncle, Khnamee, Friend Requested by Dr. Joyce Yeghissian and Dn. Rubik Mailian, Sevana and Areg Anahid Dilakian and Sarkis Ghazarian, Sevag, Hiyk and Aren Arax Markarian Mars and Roobina Haghnazarian, Garooneh and Naira Lucy Ardash Elizabeth Aprahamian Isabelle Vahratian PAUL NUSHAN HOVSEPIAN, 32th Year, Loving Husband, Father, Uncle, Cousin Requested by Jane Hovsepian, Carole Hovsepian, and Susan Hovsepian MOVSES AND LIVONIK PARSEGIAN, Loving Parents, Grandparents Requested by Jane Hovsepian, Carole Hovsepian, and Susan Hovsepian

BASHDON HOKEHANKUSDYAN REQUIEM PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS OF THOSE WHO ARE ASLEEP

ZOROB KABODIAN, 16th Year, Husband, Father, Grandfather MARDIROS GODOSHIAN, 35th, Year, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather KAGAZIG GODOSHIAN, 34th Year, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother SEMA DAKESIAN, 15th Year, Sister, Aunt, Great Aunt HARRY DAKESIAN, 8th Year, Brother-in-law, Uncle, Great Uncle SIROUHI KEMSUZIAN, 18th Year, Sister, Aunt, Great Aunt MICHAEL GODOSHIAN, 26th Year, Brother, Uncle, Great Uncle GIRAGOS KABODIAN, 46th Year, Father-in-law, Grandfather, Great Grandfather ANNIG KABODIAN, 30th Year, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Great Grandmother HROG KABODIAN, 21th Year, Brother-in-law, Uncle, Great Uncle ANNE KABODIAN, 5th Year, Sister-in-law, Aunt, Great Aunt JANICE KABODIAN, 10th Year, Niece, cousin PARAMAZ KABODIAN, 88th Year, Brother-in-law, Uncle, Great Uncle RAFFI KABODIAN, 88th Year, Brother-in-law, Uncle, Great Uncle ARTHUR MARKARIAN, 18th Month, Husband, Father, Son, Son-in-law, Brother, Brother-in-law, Uncle

Requested by Sally Kabodian Aram, Judy, and Aaron Kabodian, Rachel Kabodian and Robbie Ross Armen, Belinda, and Ariana Kabodian, Margaux Kabodian and James Patterson Tamara, (Arthur), Taleen, Lucine, and Zaven Markarian Ara, Molle, Ryan, Michael, Andrew, Matthew Kabodian, Madison and Ella Kabodian

CANDLE DONATIONS—THANK YOU

We would like to thank the following contributors for their

generosity in donating towards the purchase of the six large

candles on the floor at the sides of our Altar

In memory of Matthew D. Barsamian from his loving Family

In loving memory of parents, Jack and Amelia Boladian by Marilyn Boladian

In loving memory of Shirley Ann Sarkisian

by Roger and Ardis Gregory

ONCE AGAIN WE WANT TO THANK THE FOLLOWING

CONTRIBUTORS

FOR THEIR GENEROUS DONATIONS

ON THE OCCASION OF THE BLESSING OF THE GRAPES

Fr. Aren Jebejian in loving memory of

his grandmother, Diramayr Mariam Jebejian, and his godmother,

Marie Nersoyan.

Also, in honor of Rena Mari Megrdichian, Mari Margaret Megrdichian and

Maria Stepanian, as well as all who are named after the Holy Mother of God

Gayle Hoplamazian in loving memory of her husband

Deacon Mihran Hoplamazian

Mary Keoleian in memory of her husband, Harry Keoleian

Marcia and Khatchig Hamamdjian in loving memory of deceased

Hamamdjian and Gaffney family members

Susan Janigian in memory of Melkon and Soorpoohi Chiefgian,

beloved grandparents, Nishan and Arshalous Janigian, beloved parents,

Dr. Aram Janigian, beloved brother, Salina Blegvad,

beloved sister Silva Sahakian and her beloved husband Sahak Roy Sahakian.

Donation on the occasion of the blessing of the grapes

by Nennette Merametdjian

Anonymous donation for all the innocent lives that

have been taken in the war in Armenia

In loving memory of Yarjaneek Khajeek Ibrahimyan from Family

In loving memory of Richard Vahratian by Isabelle Vahratian

In loving memory of Eduard, Boris, Ofelia, and Asia Ayrapetyan

by Ayrapetyan Family

In loving memory of Godoshian and Ohanasian parents,

from Alberta and Masis Godoshian and Family

In loving memory of Judy Cristiano from Dan, Danielle and Kelly and Family

In memory of the Baisoglu, Krikorian, and Davis Family Members

from Greg and Edith Baise

In loving memory of mother and grandmother Mary Dardarian,

from Edward, Yvonne, Laura, Christopher and Shakay Korkoian

and David, Marianne, Daniel, and Karen Dardarian

David, Daniel, and Karen Dardarian make a donation for grapes

for the Feast of the Assumption in honor of the name day of their

Beloved wife and mother, Marianne Dardarian

and ask for God's blessing for her continued good health

Donation on the occasion of the blessing of the grapes from

Judge Lisa L. Asadoorian and Garo

In loving memory of Richard Apkarian on the occasion of the blessing of the

grapes given by Paulette, Richie, and Alex Apkarian,

Kristen Vosbikian and Family

Donation on the occasion of the blessing of the grapes in memory of mother

Mary Argnian

requested by Peter and Alice Argnian

Donation on the occasion of the blessing of the grapes In memory of mother

Mari Dokmecian from Baytzar Dokmecian-Nersessian and Family

Donation on the occasion of the blessing of the grapes from

Mark and Maral Mamassian

In loving memory of his wife, Shnorhig by Stephen Karougian

NEW: Handmade Face Masks with

Armenian tri-color trim Fabricated in accordance

with CDC guidelines 3-layer 100% Cotton - $15.00

Umbrella $85

Spoon $15

Purses $35 Plate $75

NEW ITEMS FROM ARMENIA

Michael Aram pieces are now available

Many Items are in stock and others can be ordered through

the catalog

Black Orchid Ring Catch $70

Black Orchid/Pomegranate Paper Towel Holder

$135

NEW ITEMS FROM ARMENIA AND ARTSAKH Sterling silver Armenian initials: $35.00 - $50.00

14Kt Gold letter E (eh): $100.00 Sterling silver letter E (eh): $35.00

Gold Grape Leaf Snack Plate $65

Red Grape Leaf Snack Plate $65

Cap $15

Mobile phone stand - Available in two different images: Mary and Christ Child or Forget Me Not flower. $10.00

The best selection of Armenian books and CDs plus many gift items: jewelry, Armenian crosses, key chains, cookbooks and many “Made in Armenia” products.

Table runners, tablecloths, soccer balls, shawls and scarves from Armenia and much more!

SILVER CROSSES FROM JERUSALEM, VARIOUS SIZES-$35.00 - $75.00 “The Promise” DVD $15.00

Lavash—Armenian Recipe Book By Kate Leahy, John Lee, Ara Zada HC - $25.00

Armenian Proverbs and Expressions By Susan Kadian Gopigian HC- $25.00

Tending the Flock of God By Fr. Garabed Kochakian

SC - $15.00

Visit the Parish Bookstore The Parish Bookstore is now open during normal office hours

or on Sundays following Divine Liturgy

The Resistance Network By Khatchig Mouradian SC - $25.00

My First Book of Armenian Words By Ani Gigarjian and Linda Avedikian HC - $20.00

Forget Me Not: Armenian Genocide Recollections

By Ariana Kabodian SC- $20.00

The Vegan Armenian Kitchen by Lena Tashjian HC - $35.00

G e n e r a l I n f o r m a t i o n

Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. After hours in an emergency, please contact:

Pastor’s Mobile: (773) 457-4122 e-mail: FrAren@sjachurch.org Fr. Armash’s email: FrArmash@sjachurch.org

Parish Administrator’s Mobile: (586) 817-2974

Visits to the Hospitalized and Homebound Please phone the Church Office when you or someone you love is admitted to the hospital and would like a visit from the Pastor. If you have an upcoming surgery, please consider requesting your name to be included in the “Prayers for the Sick and Hospitalized” list. Those who are homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion at home should phone the Church Office. Home Blessing If you would like the Pastor to visit your home and offer a home blessing, please contact the Church Office. Baptism Parents may prepare for the baptism of their child before he or she is born. For more information, phone the Church Secretary. We encourage parents to baptize their children between 40 days and 3 months. Marriage Please make sure to confirm your wedding date with the Pastor before booking your reception hall. Phone the Church Secretary at least nine months in advance of your proposed wedding date. Parish Membership If you are interested in becoming a member of the St. John parish, please speak to a Parish Council member on Sunday, or phone the Church Office. Sunday Bulletin Announcements for the Sunday Bulletin are due in the Church Office by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday preceding the date of service. Requiem Requests may be submitted to the Church Office by mail, phone or email to office@sjachurch.org no later than 5:00 p.m. Wednesday preceding the Sunday. Request forms are available in the Church Lobby. Requiem may be offered every Sunday of the year except for the five Tabernacle Feast Days.