January 8, 2012
Today we are celebrating the Solemnity of the Feast of the Epiphany and the Baptism of the Lord. Our readings are Titus 2:11-15 and Matthew 2:1-12. For the Blessing of the Water, the readings are:
2 Kings 2:19-22, Isaiah 12:3-6, I Corinthians 10:1-4 and Matthew 3:13-17
The Badarak is being offer for the intention of the parishioners of St. Marks.
Christmas Greetings:
Krisdos dzunav yev haydnetsav; Orhnyal e haydnoutyounun Krisdosi.
Christ was Born and Revealed; Blessed is the Revelation of Christ.
Badaraks during the week are:
Monday For the souls of Mike & Amalia Darmanian
Tuesday For the deceased members of the Ghazikian family
Wednesday For the benefactors of St. Marks
Thursday In thanksgiving to our Lady / req. by the Mazzone family
Friday For the deceased members of the Mikaelian family
Saturday For the souls of Rose Cholakian and Decd members of the Cholakian & Vendittelli families
Sunday
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 February – 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 – 32 Attendance Last year – 66
Average Sunday Attendance for 2011 – 60 (down 4 from 2010)
Coming Events
Jan. 10 – Parish Council meeting at 7 PM
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 today. Barkev Sarkahian, son of Marty &Nora Sarkahian will serve as the “godfather” of the Blessing of Water service. The water blessed today is to be consumed at church at the completion of the ceremony.
Today’s Baptism should remind us of our own Baptism. Take this day to reflect on how you have lived out your baptismal promises.
Brunch – Mike & Meline Palma have again graciously undertaken the annual brunch. Please support their efforts and your parish. Thank you.
2012 Eparchy Calendar have arrived please see Patrick for your copy, there is no charge or donations for the calendar.
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 our Christmas decorations.
Thank You – to our Parish Organizations, which have turned over to the Church a check for $10,000.00. We owe our sincere gratitude to all who worked so hard during the year and to those who supported their works.
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?
Host for Next Sunday – we need a host?
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
