February 12, 2012

Today is the 5th Sunday after Epiphany. Our readings are Titus 1:1-11 and John 6:59-72

During the Badarak this morning, please pray for the soul of Albert Zerounian.

The Zerounian family has requested the Hokehandkisd this morning.

Badaraks during the week are:
Monday Open intention
Tuesday Open intention
Wednesday Open intention
Thursday Open intention
Friday Open intention
Saturday Open intention
Sunday For the Wedding Anniversaries in the parish

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, Paul Mirzayan, Naz Sookiasian, Liparid Kevorkian, Raffi Panossian (Lebanon), Gino & Mary Vendittelli, Patricia M Kellie

February Memorials

Sanctuary Lamp I & II – In memory of Vartan Aklian / req. by Zava, Pia, & Mannix Aklian

Altar Candles – In memory of Albert Zerounian / req. by the Zerounian family

Holy Cross – In memory of Vartan Aklian / req. by Zava, Pia, & Mannix Aklian

Bl. Mother Candles – Open Intentions
O L of Perp. Help – Open Intentions

Sacred Heart Candles – In memory of the decd members of the Gaspar family / req. by Terri Gaspar

Bread & Wine – In memory of Vartan Aklian / req. by Zava, Pia, & Mannix Aklian

There are many openings in March – 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 – 94 Attendance Last year – 82
Average Sunday Attendance for 2011 – 60 (down 4 from 2010)

Coming Events

Feb. 14 – Parish Council Meeting

Feb. 16 – Vartanantz Commemorative – 7 PM
See Bulletin Boards for info

Feb. 19 Parish Wedding Anniversaries –
Celebrant – Bishop Mouradian

Feb 20 Ash Monday – Mass at 6:30 PM
A day of fast and abstinences (Armenian Church)

PARISH NOTES:

Congratulations – to Gia Vosbikian, daughter of David & Daneen Vosbikian who was baptized on Saturday at St. Mark. May you know God’s love forever. Welcome to the Family, Gia!

House Blessings – is a wonderful way to welcome Christ into our homes, express our spiritual needs to our priest and experience the rituals of our Church. To schedule your House Blessing, please contact Father Mikael.

Sunday Readings – In order to have more participation in the Badarak, there is a signup sheet on the bulletin board outside sacristy for those individuals who would like to do one of the Sunday Readings (English or Armenian).

2011 Contributions Statements – have been mailed out to the parish. If you do not receive a statement and you should, please notify Father Mikael. All parishioners are urged to use their envelopes, which are mailed to them. If you do not receive envelopes on a monthly basis, please see Patrick. It is to our benefit and is a good audit procedure for the parish office for you to use your envelopes.

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?

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 Mar 2 at 6:30 PM.

Maintenance Fund – The monthly donation for the Maintenance Fund is $20.00. This Fund covers the major maintenance items. As you will see, we have finished the painting of the hall. If you have any questions on the amount you owe, please contact the office. In addition, as always, thank you for your support.

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?

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

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

December 24 & 25, 2011

Christmas Vigil – Our readings are Titus 2:11-15 and Matthew 1:18-25
Christmas Day – Our readings are Titus 2:11-15 and Luke 2:1-7

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 Jean Dempsey / req. by Patrick & Terry Dempsey
Tuesday For the soul of Hovaness Moussayan
Wednesday Open Intention
Thursday In honor of the Immaculate Conception / req. by the Mazzone family
Friday Open Intention
Saturday For the soul of Dorothy Seta Sookiasian / req. by Naz Sookiasian
Sunday NEW YEAR’S DAY – BADARAK AT NOON

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.

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

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 – 69 Attendance Last Year – 56
Coming Events

Dec 30/31-PAND New Year’s Eve Events

Jan 1 – New Years Day – Mass at Noon.

Jan. 6 – Feast of the Epiphany
Mass at 10:30 AM

Jan. 7 – Mass for decd parishioners at 10:30

Jan. 8 - John the Baptist Ceremony
Sunday Brunch

Jan. 21 – Family Night
Hosted by Rita Mouradian

Feb. 5 – Super Sunday

Feb. 19 Parish Wedding Anniversaries –
Celebrant – Bishop Mouradian

PARISH NOTES:

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 will bless them at the Vigil Badarak. Bless the Baby Jesus is an opportunity to reinforce the central place of Jesus Christ within the family.

Fear Not!
Lord, you have reached out to us. Help us to receive you every day of our lives so that we might lie forever in your love. Amen

Christmas Eve – Attendance at Badarak on Christmas Eve will fulfill your obligation to attend Badarak on Christmas day/Sunday. The children of the parish will participate in the procession in bearing the Infant to the Manger at the end of the Vigil Badarak.

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 – will be taken, today (last Sunday of the month)(for those at the Vigil please place your envelope in the first collection) for the benefit of the poor in Armenia. Thank you for your support and generosity.

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 place them in the marked containers. Thank you for your support.

God Father – for the Feast of the Epiphany, we are taking names of children (ages 7-12 and received their 1st Comm.) 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 today.

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 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.

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

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.

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