HOLY TRINITY ARMENIAN CHURCH OF GREATER BOSTONPastor, Father Vasken A. Kouzouian

145 Brattle Street • Cambridge, MA 02138 • 617.354.0632 • www.htaac.org

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2015

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE HOLY MOTHER-OF-GODCelebrant/Preacher: The Pastor

Morning Service: 9:00 a.m.; Divine Liturgy: 9:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Readings of the Day:Prv. 3:9-10. 6. Is. 65:8-10; Heb. 6:18-7:7. Jn. 15:1-8.

WELCOME

We welcome those who are visiting our church. The Pastor and the ParishCouncil would like to invite you to make the Holy Trinity Church yourspiritual home. You are cordially invited to take part in the Service andactivities of our church. If you would like to be placed on our mailing list,please sign our Guest Book located in the Vestibule.

BIBLE READING

Today’s Bible reading is from the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to St.John, chapter 15, vs. 1-8 [page 679], and will be read by Kaspar Torosian.

FEAST DAYS

• Today is the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother-of-God, amajor Feast Day of the Armenian Church; therefore, Requiem Service(Hokehankisd) will not be held . Requests for Requiem Service will beconducted the next Sunday, August 23.

• Monday, August 17, is the Remembrance of the Dead.

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION/BLESSING OF GRAPES

On the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother-of-God,“Asdvadzadzin,” a solemn Divine Liturgy will be celebrated in our churchthis morning. Following the Divine Liturgy, the traditional Blessing of theGrapes will take place.

This Feast Day is the oldest of feasts associated with St. Mary. TheArmenian Church celebrates this feast on the Sunday nearest August 15. It commemorates the taking up into heaven (“assumption”) of the HolyMother at her death.

Tradition relates that Mary lived another 15 years after our Lord’scrucifixion. St. Bartholomew, the only apostle absent from Jerusalemwhen St. Mary died, asked to visit her tomb upon his return a short while

after she was buried. When the tomb was unsealed, her body was gone andthe angels were heard singing for three days and three nights.

The blessing of grapes is associated with this feast day. Grapes are the“first fruit” of the harvest, just as St. Mary was the first true apostle andwitness of the new covenant as the “mother/bearer of God” orAsdvadzadzin. Grapes are also made into the wine of Holy Communion.

DONORS OF GRAPES

• From the Trust Fund established by the Der Ananian Family inmemory of parents, Ardashes & Mary Der Ananian, and grandparents,Kevork & Zarman Mouradian and Boghos & Anna Der Ananian

• George & Armine Bagdasarian• Gayane Faniants• Elise Harrison in memory of mother, Khanum Bohigian Harrison, and

sister, Rose Harrison• Armen & Susan Skenderian• Shushan M. Teager

NAME DAY CELEBRATION

As we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption, we honor those womenwhose names are celebrated in honor of the blessed Virgin Mary: Mariam,Mary, Marie, Mayreni, Maritza, Antaram, Azniv, Dirouhi, Diramayr,Shoghik, Arpi, Keghouhi, Hamesdouhi, Koveli, Nazeli, Aghavni,Dzagheeg, Kohar, Vosgi, Soultan, Shooshan, Prapeon, Hamaspuir,Surpoohi, Sirapie, Imasdouhi, Markareet, Baydzar, Arousiag, Pergroohi,Yeranouhi, Yerchanig, Tackouhi, Isgouhi, Loosaper, Dawn, Goosine,Berjouhi, Gloria, Makrouhi, Vergin, Verkin, Verkineh, Zavar and Loosine.

These names are descriptions of the Blessed Mother-of-God found in theHymns and prayers of today’s feast.

PARTICIPATION IN THE DIVINE LITURGY

Please use the Divine Liturgy books that are found in the pew racks. Thesebooks contain the Armenian text as well as the English transliteration andtranslation in the second section.

For your convenience, the applicable page number in the burgundy DivineLiturgy book is located above both the right and left doors by the Altarleading to the Vestry and Baptistry. When the light shows green, thecongregation stands; when the light shows red, the congregation kneels;and when green and red lights are off, you may be seated. If assistance isneeded, please ask a member of the Parish Council.

Parishioners are also encouraged to sing with the Choir, whose real purposeis to lead the congregation in singing the hymns. Also join in the recitationof the Creed which is found on pages 18 and 19 of the second section.

VOGHCHOOYN - KISS OF PEACE

During the Divine Liturgy, when the Parish Council members pass the Kissof Peace in church, the response from the receiver should be “Orhnyal ehhaidnootyunn Krisdosee” (Blessed is the revelation of Christ). When yougive the Voghchooyn, please say “Krisdos e mech mer haydnetsav” (Christis revealed amongst us).

CONFESSION AND HOLY COMMUNION

Those faithful who feel spiritually prepared to receive our Lord in thesacrament of Holy Communion are asked to bring their pew books withthem to the General Confession and, together with the deacon, areasked to read the confession aloud. The essence to this sacrament lieswith the individual(s) offering his or her own confession through the priestto God. In addition to reading the text of the confession, each participantmust recall his or her own sins, truly seek God’s forgiveness, and make acommitment to the Lord to strive not to sin anymore. The Englishconfession may be found on page 48 in the burgundy Divine Liturgy bookand on page x in the blue Divine Liturgy book found in the pew racks. Weurge our parishioners to come forward for confession and HolyCommunion through the center aisle.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Your prayers are requested for George D. Hagopian, Zevart Hollisian,Marilyn Malkasian, for the good health of all those who suffer from illnessin their own private way, and for those who mourn the loss of a loved one.

Please note that if you would like Fr. Vasken to offer your prayer requestduring his silent prayers at the celebration of the Divine Liturgy nextSunday, please fill out the Prayer Request card located in the pew boxand place it in the offering plate as it passes.

TODAY’S CALENDAR

ANNUAL BASTURMA AND EGGS BRUNCH

To celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother-of-God(Soorp Asdvadzadzin), the ACYOA Seniors will host their AnnualBasturma and Eggs Brunch today in the Charles and Nevart TalanianCultural Hall immediately following church services. Suggested donation

is $5 per person. All proceeds will benefit the Holy Trinity ACYOASeniors’ ministry programs.

MANTI FOR SALE

Manti will be available for sale during Fellowship Hour at $15 per pound.

POORVARS

Our new poorvars being used to celebrate the Divine Liturgy were broughtback from the Holy Land and were donated by the Jerusalem Pilgrimageparticipants.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Christopher and Carey (Kaprelian) Flynn who baptizedtheir son, Cameron Thomas Flynn, yesterday in our church. We welcomeCameron Thomas into our Christian family of the Holy Trinity Church andpray that Almighty God may keep him under His loving care.

TRINITY KIDS’ PLACE

The first session of this year’s Trinity Kids’ Place for children ages 3through 9, was this past week; session 2 begins tomorrow through Friday,August 21.

TRINITY FAMILY FESTIVAL

Our church picnic will be held on Sunday, September 13, on our churchgrounds. Save the date and plan on joining us with your entire family fora day of fun and fellowship and great food.

We have mailed raffle tickets to our parishioners; we kindly ask you topurchase or sell them, and mail the proceeds to the church office.

“DAY OF CELEBRATION” IN HONOR OF SETA A. BUCHTER

On Sunday, September 20, you are invited to a “Day of Celebration” inhonor of Seta A. Buchter. After 28 years, our long-time and belovedSunday School Superintendent has retired from her duties in ChristianEducation. Following church service, join us in the Charles and NevartTalanian Cultural Hall as we honor and thank her for the limitless love anddevotion she has shown over the past 28 years.

We sincerely hope that everyone who has entrusted their children to ourSunday School since 1987, as well as All Sunday School graduates under hertenure, will join us on this day to personally express their gratitude to Seta.

YOUNG ADULT MENTORING NETWORK

Is your company hiring? Have you heard friends say that their companiesare hiring? The Young Adult Mentoring Network would like to help matchmembers looking for positions with companies who want to hire! If youknow of any openings, either at your own company or through yourconnections, please forward the information/listings tohtacmentoring@gmail.com.

Rescheduled Gregory Hintlian Memorial Golf Tournament

FOR THOSE WHO HAVEN’T ALREADY SIGNED UP,

THERE’S STILL TIME TO JOIN US ON MONDAY, AUGUST 31,

FOR A GREAT DAY OF FUN AND FELLOWSHIP OR JUST FOR DINNER!

BROCHURES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE VESTIBULE.

For Your Information . . .

• We have available personal receivers for the hearing impaired thatwill enhance your hearing ability during the Badarak and sermon. For assistance, please see a Parish Council member in the Vestibule.

• A Reminder - to access our handicap church entrance, follow theDorian walkway from either the parking lot or to the right of themain doors of the church.

• If you know of someone ill or in need of a visit from our Pastor, pleasecontact the church office, 617.354.0632 or by email, office@htaac.org.

• There are copies of The Litt le Golden Bib le Storybook , When I Goto Church, and Bible story picture books available in the Vestibule forthe youngest members of our congregation to quietly enjoy duringchurch services. We kindly ask that you return them to the Vestibuleat the conclusion of church services.

• Save the Date

- Wed, Aug 26 - Life Line Screening at our church; preventative healthscreening can detect risk for serious illness; pre-registration is required; call1.800.653.6450

- Sat, Sep 12 - Armenian Women’s Welfare Association 100th

Anniversary Gala; Boston Public Library, Copley Square, Boston; 7-10pm;Special Guests: Eric Bogosian, actor, playwright and novelist, and Peter J.Koutoujian, Sheriff; Middlesex County, MA; Elegant reception by The CateredAffair; open bar, entertainment, complimentary parking; $200 per person;advance reservations only, limited tickets; RSVP by August 25; contact KarenHovsepian, 617.898.8619, or khovsepian@gmail.com

- Sun, Sep 20 - Sunday Afternoon at the Park for Families & Friends;2-4pm at Armenian Heritage Park on the Greenway, Boston; enjoy the musicof the All-Star Armenian Ensemble featuring Greg Krikorian, oud/vocals;George Righellis, guitar/vocals; Dr. Harry Papazian, dumbeg; danceinstruction Apo Ashjian, Director/Founder, Sayat Nova Dance Company ofBoston; and play the “Find Some Who Game!” for a chance to win BostonDuck Tour for Six with thanks to Bob Schwartz; for more information, emailinfo@ArmenianHeritagePark.org

- Thurs, Oct 1 - Welcome Reception for New Citizens at ArmenianHeritage Park on the Greenway following the Naturalization Ceremonyat Faneuil Hall; 2pm; Speaker: Dr. Vartan Gregorian, President, Carnegie

Corporation of NY; the Welcome Reception, in celebration of the immigrantexperience a key theme of the Park and the Greenway, is supported by thePark’s Anna and Noubar Afeyan Endowed Fund. For details, emailinfo@ArmenianHeritagePark.org

- Thurs, Oct 22 - 2015 Najarian Lecture on Human Rights at FaneuilHall, Boston, 7:30pm; In Commemoration of the Armenian GenocideCentennial - Honoring America’s Call to Action: Then & Now - PeterBalakian, Professor, Colgate University; author, The Burning Tigris: TheArmenian Genocide and America’s Response; a short play by Joyce Van Dykecommissioned for this lecture and Sarah Leah Whitson, Executive Director,Middle East & North Africa Division, Human Rights Watch. Receptionfollows at Millennium Bostonian Hotel; The annual lecture is supported byArmenian Heritage Park’s K. George and Carolann S. Najarian EndowedFund. For details, email info@ArmenianHeritagePark.org

Life Line Screening

Coming to Holy Trinity on Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Preventative Health Screenings can detect

your risk for serious disease.

Included for $139 are:

• Carotid Artery/Plaque Screening

• Heart Rhythm Screening

• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening

• Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening

• And for $10 more ($149) add the Osteoporosis Risk Assessment

Pre-registration is required. Call 1.800.653.6450

For more information, flyers are available in the Vestibule

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CALENDAR

Sun, Aug 16 Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother-of-GodBlessing of the Grapes Service

Basturma and Eggs Brunch hosted by the ACYOASeniors following church services; $5 per person

Aug 17-21 Trinity Kids’ Place

Mon, Aug 31 Rescheduled Gregory Hintlian Memorial GolfTournament; Marlborough Country Club

Sun, Sep 13 Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Annual Trinity Festival

Registration for Church Schools and first day ofSunday School classes

Mon, Sep 14 Trinity Men’s Union Dinner/Meeting; Johnson Hall;6pm

Sun, Sep 20 “Day of Celebration” in honor of Seta A. Buchter forher 28 years as Sunday School Superintendent; following church services

First Day of Armenian School Classes

SUMMER SCHEDULE.

MORNING SERVICE - 9:00 A.M.

DIVINE LITURGY - 9:45 A.M.; SERVICES CONCLUDE - 11:30 A.M.

WE URGE OUR FAITHFUL TO ATTEND CHURCH SERVICES ON TIME.

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Twitter: @FrVasken

HAVE YOU MADE YOUR STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE FOR 2015?

STEWARDSHIP PACKETS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CHURCH VESTIBULE.