ՇՈՂ - SHOGH
FEAST OF APPARITION OF THE HOLY CROSS
SYNAXIS READINGS
Acts 17:1-15
1 John 1:1-10
John 7:14-23
MORNING SERVICE at 9:30 am
DIVINE LITURGY at 10:30 am
Celebrant:
VERY REV. FR. PAKRAD BERJEKIAN
Primate Candidate
of the 41st Assembly of the Armenian Diocese of Canada
Choirmaster Dn. Shahe Altounian
Organist Mrs. Sona Artinian
1 JOHN 1:1-10
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us. We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. We write this to make our a joy complete.
This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we
have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all b sin.
If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us.
JOHN 7:14-23
Not until halfway through the festival did Jesus go up to the temple courts and begin to teach. The Jews there were amazed and asked, “How did this man get such learning without having been taught?”
Jesus answered, “My teaching is not my own. It comes from the one who sent me. Anyone who chooses to do the will of God will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own. Whoever speaks on their own does so to gain personal glory, but he who seeks the glory of the one who sent him is a man of truth; there is nothing false about him. Has not Moses given you the law? Yet not one of you keeps the law. Why are you trying to kill me?”
“You are demon-possessed,” the crowd answered. “Who is trying to kill you?”
Jesus said to them, “I did one miracle, and you are all amazed. Yet, because Moses gave you circumcision (though actually it did not come from Moses, but from the patriarchs), you circumcise a boy on the Sabbath. Now if a boy can be circumcised on the Sabbath so that the law of Moses may not be broken, why are you angry with me for healing a man’s whole body on the Sabbath?
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թենեաց լեռը: Այս առիթով
Երուսաղէմի
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կոպոսը նամակ
կըգրէԿ.Պոլսոյ
Կոստանդին
կայսեր՝ այդ
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APPARITION OF THE CROSS
This Sunday, May 18, the Armenian Church commemorates the Feast of the Apparition of the Cross (Yerevoumun Sourp Khatchi). The Apparition of the Holy Cross is the first feast dedicated to the Holy Cross in the Armenian liturgical calendar. This feast is celebrated in remembrance of the appearance of the signof the cross over the city of
Jerusalem in 351 that remained in the sky for several hours. The apparition extended from Golgotha to the Mount of Olives (about two miles) and was seen by everyone in Jerusalem. The Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cyril wrote a letter to Emperor Constantine of Byzantium wherein he describes the miraculous and beautiful scene and used this occasion to remind Emperor of his father’s (Constantine the Great) orthodox faith. Cyril said the Apparition was a further reason to return to orthodoxy and to stop defending the heretical movement of Aryanism. Traditionally, the Armenian translation of Cyril’s message is read on this feast day during the Antasdan prior to the Gospel lection. This event is celebrated by the Armenian and Greek churches. The Greeks observe it on the fixed date of May 7, while the Armenian date is moveable depending on the date of Easter and nay fall from April 19-May 23. It is celebrated 28 days after Easter Sunday.
Requested by
Anahid, Edik, Emineh and Athena Babayan
Yvette, Nikita, Zoë, Theo and Daphne Poposki
Armen, Katrin, Andre and Arka Babayan
In Memory of
THE LATE SIRANOUSH MELIK-AGHAJANIAN
On the 40th day of her passing
Requested by
Christine and Michael Calder
Greg and Stacy Calder and children, Eloise and Miles
In Memory of Their beloved Parents and Grandparents
THE LATE NORMAN AND HASMIG CALDER
On the 40th day of their passing
Requested by Mrs. Aida Setrakian Ottaway
Mr. Saro Setrakian
In Memory of Their Beloved Father
THE LATE VAHE' SETRAKIAN
On the 1st anniversary of his passing
Their Beloved Grandfather
THE LATE HMAYAG SETRAKIAN
Requested by Mrs. Vartouhi Bayaci
Ms Bahar Ozturk
Mr. Murat Ozturk
In Memory of THE LATE GULKIZ BOYACI
THE LATE GARBIS BOYACI
Requested by
Mr. & Mrs. Gaydzag and Ani Shahbazian
In Memory of
Their beloved Mother and Mother-in-law
THE LATE AGHAVNIK YOUSEF MOUSA
On the 1st anniversary of her passing
As well as in memory of the late KEVORK SHAHBAZIAN, ANJEL AGHBASHIAN, ANTRANIK DEMERJIAN, VAZKEN MELIKIAN AND GARABED NIDALIAN
A Memorial Reception will be hosted by the family of THE LATE SIRANOUSH MELIK AGHAJANIAN
In the lower level of the church
Altar flowers are sponsored by BABAYAN FAMILY
In Memory of THE LATE SIRANOUSH MELIK AGHAJANIAN
Arrangement by Ann’s Flowers
DONATIONS May 10 - 16, 2025
GENERAL
Mrs. Aysima Najarian $150
Mr. Michael Sagsoz $100
Mr. Vartkes Rubenyan $50
Mrs. Sara Tomasian $40
LOUMA
Mr. Pedros Chinchinian $100
Anonymous Donor $50
Mr. Grant Mattosian $150
MOTHERS' DAY
Mr. & Mrs. John & Margritt Satouri $100
Mrs. Zaghik Siraki $50
MEMBERSHIP
Mr. Masis Esagholian $80
Mrs. Jaklen Esagholian $80
Mr. David Givergis $80
Mrs. Loussward Babapour $80
Mrs. Gladys Givergis $80
Mr. Emil Shahnazarian $80
IN MEMORY OF THE LATE GARBIS & GULKIZ BOYACI
Ms Bahar Ozturk $100
ALTAR FLOWERS
Babayan Family $100
APPRECIATION
We thank all our donors for supporting Holy Trinity Armenian Church through their heartfelt donations. If you prefer to stay anonymous, please contact the Church office and inform the administration.
Donations may be made:
Over the phone: 416 431 3001
E-transfer via: info@TorontoArmenianChurch.com
Cheques payable to: HTAC
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EVENING PRAYER & SPIRITUAL CONVERSATION
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Evening prayer at 7:30 pm
Spiritual Conversation at 8:00 pm
Topic of the Day
THE PROFESSION OF THE FAITH
The conversation will be led by Rev. Fr. Hayari Tanashian- Pastor’s Assistant
We cordially invite the faithful to participate in this soul soothing ceremony and conversation in person or through WhatsApp group call
Vicar of Armenian Church Canadian Diocese and Parish Priest Rev. Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian
Pastor’s Assistant Rev. Fr. Hayari Tanashian
Church Office Hours: Monday to Friday - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Executive Secretary, Ani Sarvarian Ani@TorontoArmenianChurch.com
Administrative Secretary, Betty Panossian Betty@TorontoArmenianChurch.com
920 Progress Ave. Toronto, ON, M1G 3T5 Tel: 416 431 3001 www.TorontoArmenianChurch.com info@TorontoArmenianChurch.com @TorontoArmenianChurch.com