Morning Service – Առավոտեան Ժամերգություն– 9 am Divine Liturgy – Badarak- Սուրբ Պատարագ - 10:00 am Sunday school- Կիրակնօրեա Դպրոց – 10:15 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS Առաջիկա Միջոցառումներ

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2018 -- "ANCHORED IN HOPE" LENTEN dinner, services & SPEAKER: REV. FR. KRIKOR A. SABOUNJIAN, PASTOR OF ARMENIAN CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRANSLATORS, FRAMINGHAM, MA. FISH DINNER ~ $15 TWO SLICES OF PIZZA, SALAD, DESSERT & DRINK ~ $7 DINNER 5-6:15 PM, SERVICES 6:30-7 PM, PROGRAMS 7 PM, RESERVATIONS ONLY CALL 978-372-9227 WITH YOUR MEAL CHOICE Wednesday, February 14, 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, February 25 2018 after the Divine Liturgy 2018 Annual Parish Assembly. snow date will be Sunday, March 4, 2018. Thursday, March 8 2018 at 7:30 PM “Intent to Destroy” Documentary about the Armenian Genocide. At AMC Theaters in Methuen, MA: Someone is donating 38 tickets. if you are interested to join us: Please email Vera Machkalyan

verochka12am@yahoo.com or call to church 978-372-9227 by February 25, 2018. First come first serve. Thank you

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, February 18, 2018

Կիրակի, Փետրվար 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 33:2-22, Romans 12:1-13:10, Matthew 5:17-48 Second Sunday of Great Lent

Sunday of Expulsion

Hokehankist

Հոկեհանգիստներ For the Soul of Predrag Manich (40 Days) requested by M/M Bojan Manich &

Family, M/M Mikhayil Machkalyan, M/M Grigor Machkalyan & M/M Joseph Hayatian & family

For the soul of Sarkis Almoyan requested by his sister and brother in law, Lillian & Don Stanley and Sarkis’s nieces & nephews and their families, Donald D

Stanley, Cathy McMullen, Tim, William & Christine Nolan For the Souls of Krikor Hachikian (12 years) & Jilda Hachikian (2 years)

requested by children M/M Hagop & Ruzan Hachikian & children Mane & Hrant, M/M Zakar & Gayane Hachikian & Datev Hovsep, M/M Varoujan & Lilit Hachikian

& children Krikori & Maryam.

TODAY’S GOSPEL READING Այսօրվա Ավետարանը

Matthew 5:17-48 17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to

abolish but to fulfill. 18 For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one letter, not one stroke of a letter, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. 19 Therefore,

whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does them and teaches them will

be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

21 “You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not murder’; and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’ 22 But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgment; and if you insult a brother or sister, you will be liable to the council; and if you say, ‘You fool,’ you will be liable to the hell of fire. 23 So when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister

has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift. 25 Come to terms

quickly with your accuser while you are on the way to court with him, or your accuser may hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you will be thrown into prison.

26 Truly I tell you, you will never get out until you have paid the last penny. 27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that

everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away; it is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30 And if your

right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away; it is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to go into hell.

31 “It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ 32 But I say to you that anyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of unchastity,

causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery. 33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not swear

falsely, but carry out the vows you have made to the Lord.’ 34 But I say to you, Do not swear at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or

by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 Let your word be ‘Yes, Yes’ or ‘No, No’; anything

more than this comes from the evil one. 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say

to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also; 40 and if anyone wants to sue you and take your coat, give your cloak as well; 41 and if

anyone forces you to go one mile, go also the second mile. 42 Give to everyone who begs from you, and do not refuse anyone who wants to borrow from you.

43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the

good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47 And if

you greet only your brothers and sisters, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

REQUEST FOR PRAYERS

Աղօթքի Խնդրանք Special Prayers & get well wishes for all who are ill from – Michael &

Sona Naroian, Scott & Nancy Sahagian, Katherine Meranian, Marie Thomassian, Annette DerMinassian, Emmanuel Baghdayan

Բարի Նպատակ -Paree Nubadag from – Scott & Nancy Sahagian Happy Birthday to Richard Naroian from – Barbara Naroian & Family

Prayer

One of our most fundamental Christian responsibilities is to pray. There is truly great power in prayer. During this

Divine Liturgy and throughout this next week your prayers are requested:

For the spiritual growth of The Armenian Apostolic Church at Hye Pointe; For more young men to hear the Lord’s call to service into the Holy

Priesthood of the Armenian Church; For other young men and women also to hear God’s call to serve His Church. For Unity of the Armenian

Church and of all Churches. For the sick, homeless, hungry, the poor and disabled; those in mourning, lonely or depressed; those experiencing

emotional, physical or spiritual difficulties; For those experiencing family, employment or financial difficulties; For the increase of love and

understanding among us all; For us all to gain a personal relationship with our Lord, Jesus Christ;

And especially for good health for: All our parishioners who are ill or in recovery

During the period of Great Lent, the church offers Services reflective of

this penitential season. They are part of the Armenian Church’s cycle of

seven daily hours of worship.

The Morning Hour – In the service of the Moring Hour – Aravodyan

Zahm the Church thanks God for the new day and, as Sun warms and

nourishes the Earth, we ask God to bless and protect us during the course

of the coming day.

The Sunrise Service is an early morning service that is unique to the

Armenian Church. It seems to have developed around the 7-8th century

in those Armenian monasteries that had the custom of fusing the Night

Service (Keesherayeen Zham) and the Morning Service (Aravodyan

Zham) together into one composite ceremony that began in the middle of

night and ended before dawn. St. Nersess Shnorhali (d. 1173) vastly

reformed the service, adding new hymns and prayers, and probably

melodies as well. It will be performed every Sunday during the Great

Lent after the Divine Liturgy. It reminds us that God is the giver of the

morning light and He is the Light of our Salvation.

The Peace Hour and Rest Hour Services -These services are performed

on Fridays during the Great Lent. Originally the Peace Hour is one of two

compline services of the Armenian Church intended to be offered late at

night. The service features abundant Psalmody, beloved and stirring

hymns, as well as prayers for a peaceful night and protection against evil

and misfortune.

This services contains the prayers of St. St. Nersess Shnorhali ( the

Graceful).

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

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

Treasures in Heaven Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are not disciplines in “self-

improvement” but authentic spiritual living, the way of humility, repentance, and Christ-likeness. Rather than giving something up, fasting during Great is about accumulating treasures in heaven. To

“lay up” treasures in heaven requires time, wisdom, sacrifice, investment. In Krapar, the verb is kantsem, which means to amass

or hoard. Paradoxically, the way to amass treasures in heaven is by giving away, by emptying ourselves. Prayer, fasting, and

almsgiving is the emblem of the life Jesus requires from us, a life in which we give the entirety of ourselves to God and to others.

Our time is precious. Give away your love and friendship, listen to others, lift up those who are suffering, and when necessary, give of

your possessions. Disentangle yourself from earthly “stuff” and attach yourself to the true Treasure, Jesus Christ. This is the

Kingdom life, the life in which we experience the riches of God. Speaking to God, St. Gregory of Narek echoes this reality when he prays, “You, who are more enriched by giving than receiving. Your

treasure increases more by sharing than gathering. Your estate grows more by disbursing than collecting. Your stores pile up

more by distributing than hoarding (Prayer 31). By Dn. Eric Vozzy

2017 Annual Parish Assembly will be on Sunday, February

25, 2018 snow date is Sunday March 4 Divine Liturgy. REMINDER: Everyone's Participation is Important!

Annual Reports: Copies of the 2017 Annual Report will be available for all dues paid members. You can pick up your

copy at Fellowship after Church this on Sunday, February 18, 2018.

The Nominating Committee: If you are a dues paid member and wish to run for a position, see or contact a member of the nominating committee: Barbara Arthur

Sarkisian, Sylvia Tavitian and Carol Bazarian The Auditing Committee: The Auditing Committee will be scheduling the Organizations for interviews very soon, we

will need bank statements and records for the 2017 calendar year. You may see or email John Mosto. (johnmxxx@aol.com)

Date Selection: Saturday December 30, 2017 9:30 am -11:30 am Sunday, December 31, 2017 after fellowship

Saturday, January 6, 2018 9:30 am - 11:30 Sunday, January 7 after fellowship, Saturday, January 13, 2018

9:30 am - 11:30 am, Sunday, January 14, 2018 after the fellowship. Other days and times can also be arranged.

Thank You!

FAR Scholarship Helps One Young Journalist to Pursue Her Dream

Marine Khachatryan always wanted to be a journalist. From age 13, she followed the country’s politicians and the work of the journalists who

covered them. She considered leaving the country for her master’s degree when she got the news that she was the recipient of the Ester Ajemian

Scholarship Program. Marine calls the scholarship a breakthrough and a turning point in her academic career, as it enabled her to stay in Armenia

to continue her education. Today, she’s finishing her thesis at Yerevan State University and working a coveted position at Radio Liberty Yerevan.

“Thanks to FAR, I stayed home. I live a meaningful life now,” she said.

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 Alicehaverhill@aol.com. 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 Expulsion

The second Sunday of the period of Great lent is called the Sunday of Expulsion. The basis of the mystery of and the

name of the day can be found in the Holy Bible, the Book of Genesis: “So the Lord God sent him out of the Garden of Eden and made him cultivate the soil from which he had been formed” (Genesis 3:23). Prehistory is the following.

The human being, listening to the deceitful words of Satan, disobeyed the divine commandments and ate the forbidden fruit, As punishment the human being, the human being, of course, didn’t die at once, but was deprived of the eternity granted by God and was cursed Since then man must work hard and sweat to make the soil produce enough food, and

woman will have pain in giving birth to her offspring. And in end God said to the human being: “You were made from soil

and you will become soil again” (Genesis 3:19). The church Fathers have given the Sundays of the Period of great lent such names and mysteries which symbolize the

mankind’s way of life – birth, sinning, regret and repentance. This should serve for the human being as an

occasion for thinking of himself/herself and his/her lifer so that the period of great Lent should be fruitful and

productive.