Dec. 31, 2011 and January 1, 2012
New Year’s Day Vigil – Our readings are Philippians 2:5-11 and Luke 2:21
New Year’s Day – Our readings are Philippians 2:5-11 and Luke 2:21
The Badarak is being offer for the intention of the parishioners of St. Marks.
Christmas Greetings:
Krisdos dzunav yev haydnestav; Orhnyal eh haydnootyunn Krisdosi.
Christ was born and revealed; Blessed is the revelation of Christ.
Badaraks during the week are:
Monday For the soul of Ted Sookiasian / req. by Andre & Ginny Garabedian
Tuesday For the soul of Martin Shelengian / req. by Andre & Ginny Garabedian
Wednesday For the soul of Rev. James King / req. by Terrie Gaspar
Thursday Open Intention
Friday Feast of the Epiphany – Badarak at 10:30 AM & 1st Friday at 6:30 PM
Saturday For the deceased of the Parish / Or Merelots – 10:30 AM
Sunday Ceremony of John the Baptist
Prayer list – please remember in your prayers, all the deceased of the parish, and all those who are ill at home, in hospitals or in nursing homes. Please contact Father or the Parish Office to add a name. Names will be deleted from the list after three weeks. Please remember in your prayers, Mike Scutti, Karl Kalfaian, Mary Isin, Paul Mirzayan, Naz Sookiasian, Peggy Fala, Liparid Kevorkian and Marie Moussayan.
January Memorials
Sanctuary Lamp I & II – Open Intentions
Altar Candles – In memory of Charles & Claire Mardigian / req. by Gregory and Cookie Vosbikian & family
Holy Cross – Open Intentions
Bl. Mother Candles – Open Intentions
O L of Perp. Help – Open Intentions
Sacred Heart Candles – In memory of Araxie Sinanian / req. by the Zerounian family
Bread & Wine – Open Intentions
There are many openings in January – Please see or email Patrick ( PJDEMPSEY50@verizon.net)
THE SUNDAY BULLETIN IS POSTED ON OUR WEB SITE EACH WEEK
WWW.ARMENIANEPARCHY.ORG/STMARKS
“Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.” ~Exodus 20:8
Attendance for last Sunday (Christmas) – 156 Attendance Last Christmas – 160
Average Attendance for 2011 – 61 (down 3 from 2010)
Coming Events
Jan. 6 – Feast of the Epiphany
Mass at 10:30 AM & 6:30 PM
Jan. 7 – Or Merelots at 10:30 AM
Jan. 8 - John the Baptist Ceremony
Sunday Brunch – Mike Palma
Jan. 15 – Installation of the new Parish Council for 2012
Jan. 21 – Family Night
Hosted by Rita Mouradian
Feb. 5 – Super Sunday –Seminarians
from St. Charles
Feb. 16 – Vartanantz Commemorative
Feb. 19 Parish Wedding Anniversaries –
Celebrant – Bishop Mouradian
PARISH NOTES:
Blessing of Water – will be held, next Sunday (Jan 8). Barkev Sarkahian, son of Marty &Nora Sarkahian will serve as the “godfather” of the Blessing of Water service.
House Blessings – If you would like to have your home blessed during this Christmas Season, please make the necessary arrangements with Fr. Mikael.
Our Thanks – to Joe & Sona Hoplamazian for their donation of the beautiful poinsettias and greens for the church Christmas decorations.
Thank You – to our Parish Organizations, which have turned over to the Church $10,000.00. We owe our sincere gratitude to all who worked so hard during the year and to those who supported their works.
2nd Collection – taken last Sunday for the benefit of the poor in Armenia amounted to $338.00. Thank you for your support and generosity.
Parishioners/Friends: You should have received several emails on recent events. If you didn’t receive them, please notify the Church office of your name and email address so you’ll be included on all future messages.
Your Christmas gift to your parish . . . will, we know, reflect your appreciation of God’s goodness to you. We thank you for your generous sacrifice both a Christmas and all year through.
Koffee Klutch – Is your family celebrating a special occasion, birthday, anniversary, retirement, etc. , why not share this happy occasion with your church family by hosting the Coffee Hour following Badarak on Sunday morning?
Membership info update – Have you changed your phone number? Have you moved or are you preparing to move soon? Do you have children no longer living at home?
Have a new e-mail address? Please help us keep our records current by contacting the office at 610.896.7789.
Sacred Heart of Jesus – Jesus has promised a special gift for those who are devoted to his Sacred Heart, including his promise that the person will not face death unprepared and will have the chance to confess and have Jesus in his heart, at that time. His requested devotion with the essential prayers and acts, including the “First Friday” and Nine consecutive months promises, with the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion and along with Badarak is offered on every first Friday of the month, the next 1st Friday will be Feb. 3 at 6:30 PM.
Maintenance Fund – The monthly donation for the Maintenance Fund is $20.00. This Fund covers the major maintenance items. If you have any questions on the amount you owe, please contact the office. In addition, as always, thank you for your support.
Parish Outreach – There is nothing worse than an empty belly. There is nothing more senseless in this land of plenty than hunger. Please help our parish provide for those less fortunate. The list is simple. The need is great. The third Sunday of each month is designated as Can Sunday. Please help by bringing a donation next Sunday. Please bring your can goods to the container in the church hall.
Our Church Needs You
Cannot spell CH RCH without U
Cannot spell AD LT without U
Cannot spell YO TH without U
Cannot spell M SIC without U
Cannot spell S NDAY without U
Cannot spell S CCESS without U
Clearly, our Church needs U


