April 29, 2012
Today is the 4th Sunday of Easter, also known as Red Sunday (Karmir Kiraki). The name Red Sunday does not have an ecclesiastical origin, but rather it is similar to last week’s Green Sunday. The name Red Sunday is believed to refer to the burst of color that comes forth from the land after a barren winter. Our readings are Acts 13:44-52 and John 5:19-30
During the Badarak this morning, please pray for the sick and infirm of the parish.
Badaraks during the week are:
Monday For the soul of Seta Sookiasian / req. by Naz Sookiasian (11 AM)
Tuesday Open Intention
Wednesday Open Intention
Thursday Open Intention
Friday Open Intention
Saturday Open Intention
Next 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, Paul Mirzayan, Liparid Kevorkian, Raffi Panossian (Lebanon), Gino & Mary Vendittelli, and Patricia M Kellie.
April Memorials
Sanctuary Lamp I & II – In honor of Armand & Lilias birthdays / req. by Greg & Arlet Zeibari
Altar Candles – In memory Mary Abrahamian & Sally Reid / req. by Avedis & Chake Kazandjian
Holy Cross – In memory of Dr. Arthur Odabashian / req. by Rita Odabashian
Bl. Mother Candles – In Memory of Elize Zerounian / req. by the Zerounian Family
O L of Perp. Help – For the special intention of Raffie Panossian and Serpouhie Ghazarian
/ req. by Matt & Vivian Bouloutian
Sacred Heart Candles – In memory of Joseph Jamack / req. by Terrie Gaspar
Bread & Wine – In memory of Naomi & Peter Rustigian and Norma & Gerard Karagheusian
/ req. by Naz Sookiasian
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 – 41 – Attendance last Year – 132 (Easter)
Coming Events
May 8 Parish Council meeting at 7 PM
May 17 Feast of the Ascension
May 12 Mother’s Day Eve Dinner & Dance
Vigil Mass at 6:30 PM
May 27 Feast of Pentecost
June 17 Church Picnic
PARISH NOTES:
The month of May – is set aside by the church to honor, Mary. At St. Marks on all the Fridays of May at 6:30 PM, we will pray the Rosary and the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Please join us.
House Blessings – Father Mikael would be pleased to bless your home during this Easter season. Please contact Father to make your appointment.
Mother’s Day Eve Dinner & Dance -We are looking forward to celebrating the women in our lives with a special Mother’s Day Eve Dinner Dance. Our Church community is working hard to make this event a wonderful gathering and fundraising opportunity for St. Mark’s. Happily, several families from the Philadelphia Armenian Community have already responded that they will be attending. We encourage your support and attendance and look forward to celebrating with you on Saturday, May 12, 2012.
As this event is a fundraiser, if you cannot attend and would like to extend your support, we would be pleased with any donation that you can provide.
If you have any questions, or would like to make a donation or provide a gift item for raffle, please contact:
Arpy Minasian – 610-357-9440
arpy@verizon.net
Collection for Armenia – will be taken up today for the assistance of the poor in Armenia. Your generosity and kindness will be very much appreciated.
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? Have you received our recent emails?
Please help us keep our records current by contacting the office at 610.896.7789
Maintenance Fund – The monthly donation for the Maintenance Fund is $20.00. The 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.
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 May 4 at 6:30 PM.
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.
How can I repay the Lord for all the Blessings
He has bestowed upon me? Psalm 116:12
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
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?
