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
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Clearly, our Church needs U