December 4, 2011

Today is the Second Sunday of Hisnak/Advent. Our readings are 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 and Luke 12:13-31

During today’s Badarak please pray for the soul of Leonie Garabedian and the soul of Peter Bohdjelian.

The Garabedian Family and the Bohdjelian family have requested the Hokehandkisd this morning

Badaraks during the week are:

Monday For the soul of
Tuesday For the soul of
Wednesday For the
Thursday Open Intention
Friday For the soul of
Saturday Open Intention
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, and Peggy Fala (home).

Please pray for the soul of Martin Shelengian, father of Karen (Gregory) Sookiasian, who passed away the past week. His viewing and funeral service will be held at St. Gregory’s church this Monday.

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 – 49 Attendance Last Year – 59
Coming Events

Dec 9 - Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
Dec 11- Pontifical Badarak Bishop Mouradian And Children’s Christmas Party
Dec 13 - Parish Council meeting
Dec 18 – Blessing of Baby Jesus for your Nativity scene at home.
Dec 30/31 PAND New Year’s Eve Events

PARISH NOTES:

First Pastoral Visit – Bishop Mouradian will arrive on this Wednesday (12/7) and will offer the 6:30 Badarak. His Excellency will offer the 10:30 Sunday Badarak on Dec. 11 and a reception will follow the Badarak in our Church Hall. The Bishop will be leaving Philadelphia on Monday. We are asking everyone to bring an item for the buffet table on Sunday. Please inform Rosa Zeibari what you are bringing to avoid any duplication of items.

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.

Waiting in Hope

Lord Jesus, prepare our hearts to receive you, today and every day of our lives. 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 Manager at the end of the Badarak.

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.

Second Collection – taken last Sunday for the benefit of the poor in Armenia amounted to $170.00. Thank you for your support and generosity.

New Altar Bible – We have purchased a new Armenian (Ashkharpar) Bible for our Altar, which we are using this morning. If anyone would like to cover the cost as a memorial or donation, please see Patrick.

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.

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?

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.

Our Church Needs You

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November 27, 2011

Today is the First Sunday of Advent
Our readings are I Thessalonians 1:1-10 and Luke 12:13-31

During today’s Badarak please pray for the intention of all those individuals who have given of their time and efforts for all of our social events at St. Mark’s during 2011, Thank you everyone.

Badaraks during the week are:

Monday For the soul of John Longi / req. by Patrick & Theresa Dempsey
Tuesday For the soul of Artemis Apelian / req. by Patrick & Theresa Dempsey
Wednesday For the benefactors of St. Marks
Thursday Open Intention
Friday For the souls of Hovhanes & Arshagouhi Demirdjian / req. by Marie Koyoumdjian
Saturday Open Intention
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, and Peggy Fala (home).

November Memorials

Sanctuary Lamp I – In memory of Albert Hagopian / req. by Helen Hagopian
Sanctuary Lamp II – In memory of Nicolae Tudor (20th Ann) / req. by Alice Tudor
Altar Candles – For the intention of Mike Scutti / req. by Marion Tootelian
Holy Cross – In memory of Jack Zarzatian / req. by John, Adrienne & Christina Juskalian
Bl. Mother Candles – In memory of Roxie & Tony Sabatino / req. by The Zerounian family
Sacred Heart Candles – In memory of Araxe Tootelian / req. by Marion Tootelian
O L of Perp. Help – Special Intention / req. by Garo Ghazarian
Bread & Wine – In memory of Manoushag Chirkinian / 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 – 43
Attendance Last Year – 47

Coming Events

Dec. 2 – First Friday
Dec 9 - Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
Dec 11- Pontifical Badarak Bishop Mouradian And Children’s Christmas Party
Dec 13 - Parish Council meeting
Dec 18 – Blessing of Baby Jesus for your Nativity scene at home.
Dec 30/31 PAND New Year’s Eve Events

PARISH NOTES:

First Pastoral Visit – Bishop Mouradian will arrive on December 7 and on the same day will offer the 6:30 Badarak. His Excellency will offer the 10:30 Sunday Badarak on Dec. 11 and a reception will follow the Badarak in our Church Hall. The Bishop leaves Philadelphia on Monday. We are asking everyone to bring an item for the buffet table on Sunday. Please inform Rosa Zeibari what you are bringing to avoid any duplication of items.

Food Court / Our thanks to all the women who have cooked and/or prepared the foods these past few weeks, to the men who prepared and cooked the meat, to those who set up and/or broke down, to those who helped with the mailing of the chances and flyer, to those who designed the flyer, to those who helped at the different stations and those who helped in any way to make the event a great success as usual.

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.

Waiting in Hope

Lord Jesus, prepare our hearts to receive you, today and every day of our lives. Amen.

Second Collection – will be taken today for the benefit of the poor in Armenia. Thank you for your support and generosity.

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 Dec. 2 at 6:30 PM.

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?

Counting the Collections – The last few months there has been only one person to count the collection on Sunday. We know we can trust. . . but we should have TWO individuals to do the counting. It takes no more than ½ hour on the average to do the counting. If you can give us this time after the Koffee Klutch for even just one Sunday a month, please contact Patrick.

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.

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.

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

November 13, 2011

Today is the 10th Sunday of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
Our readings are Philippians 1:1-11 and Luke 9:44-50.

During today’s Badarak please pray for the souls of Mary & George Kanjian.

The Hokehandkisd this morning is being requested by Nevart Zeibari.

Badaraks during the week are:
Monday For the soul of Joseph Kouyoumdjian / req. by Marie Kouyoumdjian
Tuesday For the soul of Seta Sookiasian / req. by Naz Sookiasian
Wednesday For the soul of Joseph Kouyoumdjian / req. by Marie Kouyoumdjian
Thursday For the soul of Joseph Kouyoumdjian / req. by Marie Kouyoumdjian
Friday For the soul of Joseph Kouyoumdjian / req. by Marie Kouyoumdjian
Saturday For the soul of Ted Sookiasian / req. by Patty Tootelian
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, and Peggy Fala (home).

Honoring All Who Served, Veterans Day- On November 13h the Philadelphia Armenian-American Veterans Association are donating the altar flowers “Remembering All that Served”. Let us celebrate our Veterans who fought and died so that we can enjoy the freedom that we have today. God Bless the USA. – Philadelphia Armenian-American Veterans Association

November Memorials
Sanctuary Lamp I – In memory of Albert Hagopian / req. by Helen Hagopian

Sanctuary Lamp II – In memory of Alice Tudor (20th Ann) / req. by Alice Tudor

Altar Candles – For the intention of Mike Scutti / req. by Marion Tootelian

Holy Cross – In memory of Jack Zarzatian / req. by John, Adrienne & Christina Juskalian

Bl. Mother Candles – In memory of Roxie & Tony Sabatino / req. by The Zerounian family

Sacred Heart Candles – In memory of Araxe Tootelian / req. by Marion Tootelian

O L of Perp. Help – Special Intention / req. by Garo Ghazarian

Bread & Wine – In memory of Manoushag Chirkinian / 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 – 50
Attendance Last Year – 60
Coming Events

Dec 11- Pontifical Badarak
Bishop Mouradian

Children’s Christmas Party
We need a chairperson

PARISH NOTES:

First Pastoral visit – Bishop Mouradian will arrive on December 7 and will offer the 6:30 Badarak. His Excellency will offer the 10:30 Sunday Badarak on Dec. 11 a reception will follow the Badarak in our Church Hall. The Bishop leaves Philadelphia on Monday.

Parish Council Elections – was held last Sunday and Matthew Bouloutian was elected the Parish Council new Treasurer. No one from the parish came forward to fill the position of the Social Delegate. We will try to fill the position at another date.

Food Court / Our thanks to all the women who have cooked and/or prepared the foods these past few weeks, to the men who prepared and cooked the meat, to those who set up and/or broke down, to those who helped with the mailing of the chances and flyer, to those who designed the flyer, to those who helped at the different stations and those who helped in any way to make the event a great success as usual.

Thank you – to the following individuals who have become Patron/Donors for the 2011 Armenian Food Court:

To our Patrons: The Garabedian family and Greg & Arlet Zeibari

To our Gold Donors: Mickey Sherian ( in memory of George Sherian, Jr. & Juhar & George Sherian)and Simon & Judy Oulouhojian (in memory of Simon & Rose Oulouhojian), Zohrab & Inge Zeibari; Rita Odabashian (in memory of Arthur Odabashian); Gino & Mary Vendittelli (in memory of Barkeshed Cholakian & Rose Cholakian); Ed Harootunian (in memory of Rose Marie S. Harootunian); Mike & Liz Scutti; Alice Bohdjelian; Aram & Linda Bohdjelian, the Zerounian family (in memory of Albert Zerounian) and Vartan Aslolian II.

To our Silver Donors: Andre & Anne Assalian (decd members of the Assalian & McCullough Families); Vicken & Jeannette Keshishian; Movses Kadyan; Helen Hagopian; Peter & Irene Vosbikian; and Hagop & Linda Zarzatian, Jr. (in memory of Hagop & Gladys Zarzatian, Sr.)

The Armenian Sisters Academy – will have an Open House at the Academy on Tuesday, November 15. Please check their website or contact the ASA for additional information.

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.

Counting the Collections – The last few months there has been only one person to count the collection on Sunday. We know we can trust. . . but we should have TWO individuals to do the counting. It takes no more than ½ hour on the average to do the counting. If you can give us this time after the Koffee Klutch for even just one Sunday a month, please contact Patrick.

Note: Hurtful things wrinkle my heart – forgiveness puts it back into shape.

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.

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 Nov 4th at 6:30 PM.

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