December 11, 2011
Today is the Third Sunday of Hisnak/Advent. Our readings are 1 Thessalonians 4:1-13 and
Luke 13: 1-9
We are very pleased to welcome his Excellency, the Most Rev. Mikael Mouradian on his first pastoral visit to St. Marks, who is offering the Badarak this morning.
During today’s Badarak please pray for the soul of Araxe Tootelian.
Marion Tootelian has requested the Hokehandkisd this morning.
Badaraks during the week are:
Monday For the benefactors of St. Marks
Tuesday For the deceased members of the Mikaelian family
Wednesday For the souls of Mike & Amalia Darmanian
Thursday For the deceased members of the Ghazikian family
Friday For the soul of Kohar Pasquale / req. by Gary Bezdikian
Saturday For the souls of Rose Cholakian and Decd members of the Cholakian & Vendittelli families
Sunday Open Intention
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 and Liparid Kevorkian .
December Memorials
Sanctuary Lamp I & II – In honor of our children Kevork, Sarkis, and Mikeal /
Req. by André and Rosa Zeibari
Altar Candles – For the intention of Mike Scutti / req. by Marion Tootelian
Holy Cross – For the Deceased members of the Sherian family / req. by Mike & Liz Scutti
Bl. Mother Candles – In memory of Araxe Tootelian / req. by Marion Tootelian
Sacred Heart Candles – In memory of Antoine Sajonian / req. by Therese & Ovsanna Sajonian
O L of Perp. Help – In memory of Jean Dempsey / req. by Patrick & Theresa Dempsey
Bread & Wine – In memory of Sarkis & Marie Kechian / req. by Antranik & Sara Kechian
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 – 56 Attendance Last Year – 58
Coming Events
Dec 13 - Parish Council meeting
Dec 18 – Blessing of Baby Jesus for your Nativity scene at home.
Dec 24 – Christmas Eve – Mass at 7:30 PM
Dec 25 – Christmas Day – Mass at 10:30 AM
Jan 1 – New Years Day – Mass at Noon.
Dec 30/31-PAND New Year’s Eve Events
Jan. 6 – Feast of the Epiphany
Mass at
Jan. 8 - Sunday Brunch
PARISH NOTES:
Celebrate Advent with your family – It’s a time to pray together. During Advent, you and your family can look forward to celebrating Christ’s birth. This is a time to reflect on Christ’s presence in everyday life. Plan to say a prayer together during each day of Advent. For example, your family could say prayers to: thank God, for something that happened during the day, thank God for the gift of family and friends and express your hopes for the future.
Blessing of Baby Jesus – Families are invited to bring their images and statues of the Baby Jesus, which will grace their Nativity crèche, for Father Mikael to bless on Sunday, December 18. As Advent is a time to prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas, Bless the Baby Jesus is an opportunity to reinforce the central place of Jesus Christ within the family.
Joy for the Taking
Lord, you have given me so much. Help me to recognize my blessings and give thanks to you. Amen.
Christmas Eve – Attendance at Badarak on Christmas Eve will fulfill your obligation to attend Badarak on Christmas day. The children of the parish will participate in the procession in bearing the Infant to the Manger at the end of the Badarak.
Altar Flowers – This morning were donated by Joe & Sona Hoplamazian (Wedgewood Gardens) for the great Glory of God.
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.
Christmas Sharing – This year we have picked St John’s Hospice, in Philadelphia, They need . . . soap, shampoo, toothbrushes & toothpaste, deodorant, shavers and shaving cream. Please bring your items by Sunday, Dec. 18th and place them in the marked containers. Thank you for your support.
Our Prayers & Best Wishes – To our dear Sisters, who celebrated their Feast day (Immaculate Conception) on this past Friday.
New Altar Bible – We wish to thank Asadur & Arpy Minasian who have donated the cost of our new Altar Gospel Book. In honor of both our parents who have led us, and to our children, Vahe, Sareen and Nare who will one day lead us.
God Father – for the Feast of the Epiphany, we are taking names of children who would like to be the God Father for this important event. Please put the child’s(rens) name in the box in the first pew. The God Father will be picked on Christmas Day.
Parishioners/Friends: You should have received several emails on today’s 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.
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?
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 Jan. 5 at 6:30 PM.
Men’s Club – Tickets for the coming year’s drawing have been mailed to the parish. Additional tickets can be purchased from Jean Sarkissian or Patrick. The first Drawing of the coming year will be in November.
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. The hall lights have been upgraded with a more energy effective fixtures, new emergency lights have been installed in the hall and a few other electrical problems have been corrected. Your support is needed even more, now that Gymboree has moved.
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.
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.
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