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SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE ASSUMPTION OF THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
DISCOVERY OF THE BELT OF THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
SYNAXIS READINGS
ISAIAH 9.8-19
2 CORINTHIANS 1.1-11 / MARK 20.24-31
Morning Service at 9:30 am
Divine Liturgy at 10:30 am
Celebrated by:
REV. FR. HAYARI TANASHIAN
Pastor’s Assistant
Choirmaster: Dn. Shahe Altounian
Organist: Mrs. Sona Artinian
2 CORINTHIANS 1.1-11
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all his holy people throughout Achaia:
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ. If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in your patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer. And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort. We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, aabout the troubles we experienced in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt we had received the sentence of death. But this
happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.
Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity and godly sincerity. We have done so, relying not on worldly wisdom but on God’s grace. For we do not write you anything you cannot read or understand. And I hope that, as you have understood us in part, you will come to understand fully that you can boast of us just as we will boast of you in the day of the Lord Jesus.
MARK 4:35-40
That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.
He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”.
DISCOVERY OF THE BELT OF THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
This Sunday September 1, the Armenian church is celebrating The Feast of Discovery of St. Mary’s Belt. It is believed that the Belt was originally made by St. Mary herself and was given to Apostle Thomas.The Holy Mother of God was assumed to heaven by her Divine Son and there are no relics of her earthly body. Therefore, her personal belongings became articles of devotion: her Belt and her Box.
Her Belt or girdle, was discovered in Jerusalem in the fifth century during the reign of Emperor Arcadius, which was later moved to Constantinople and placed in the Cathedral dedicated to the Holy Mother of God. According to tradition, after Empress Zoe (the wife of Emperor Leo VI the Wise) was healed by the power of the Belt, she embroidered it with gold thread. Before 18th century the celebration of the Discovery of the Belt of the Holy Mother of God was considered a voluntary practice. It was established into the Calendar of Feasts (Տօնացոյց) of the Armenian Church during the revisions made by Catholicos Simeon Yerevantzi (Catholicos 1763-1780). The Feast of the Discovery of St. Mary’s Belt is celebrated on the second Sunday following the Feast of Assumption, which falls somewhere from August 26 to September 1.
Requested by
Mrs. Jenik Vartanian
Mr. & Mrs. Armond and Carmen Vartanian
Mr. Edwin Vartanian
Mr. & Mrs. Armen and Talin Vartanian
In Memory of
THE LATE VAGHINAK VARTANIAN
On the 40th day of his passing
Requested by
Annick, Alain, and Alex Balyan and Dokmecian Family
In Memory of THE LATE ARA BALYAN
On the 40th day of his passing
Requested by
Mrs. Armenouhi Andonian
Mr. & Mrs. Kevork & Caroline Badal
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Poten & Hripsime Andonian and their son
Sebastian Karnig Poten
Mrs. Arshalouys Talatinian and Family
Mrs. Lousin Balabanian & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Hrant, Aghavni Khatchadourian
Family of Dr. Barkev Andonian
In Memory of Their beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, Brother and Uncle
THE LATE KRIKOR SEROP ANDONIAN
On the 1st anniversary of his passing
Requested by
Mr. & Mrs. Hagop and Dalita Dokmecian
In Memory of
THE LATE STEPHAN KAROUGIAN
On the 1st anniversary of his passing.
Requested by
Mrs. Rita Musluyan
Mr. & Mrs. Hagop & Dalita Deokmeciyanand son, Ari
Rev. Fr. Vazken and Yeretsgin Arpi Kouzouianand daughter, Alina
In Memory of THE LATE ADROUSHAN MUSLUYAN
THE LATE SASNAYK MUSLUYAN THE LATE YEVPIME MUSLUYAN
All deceased members of the Musluyan & Sarafian families
Requested by
Mr. & Mrs. Alex & Lena Avedissian and Son Ara
In Memory of THE LATE AREN AVEDISSIAN
As well as
All deceased members of the Avedissian, Vorperian, Iskenian, and Magarian families
Altar Flowers are sponsored by MRS. SONA ARTINIAN
In memory of deceased family members
Arrangements by Ann's flowers
List of Donations August 23- 29, 2025
GENERAL
Dr. Nana Sogomonian $150
Mrs. Vicki Kesian $100
Mrs. Aysima Najarian $100
Mrs. Kohar Kidikian $50
Mr. Caner John Sari $250
Anonymous Donor $80
Mr. Adrienne Galustians $20
Ms Elisa Saatian$20
LOUMA
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Mrs. Arpiné Altounian $100
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Mr. Leonard Tossounian $100
Mrs. Sela Tossounian $100
THE LATE VAGHINAK VARTANIAN
Vartanian Family $1000
MUSLUYAN & SARAFIAN FAMILIES
Mrs. Rita Musluyan $150
THE
LATE
ALIS LUSIKYAN
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Dr. Hasmig Aynaciyan $100
THE LATE ZABEL KHANDZOGHIAN
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Mr. Ara Saatjian $100
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Mr. Berge Saatjian $100
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THE LATE BERDJ AND MARIO GUMUSHDJIAN
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Ms Lara B Gumushdjian $250
Mr. & Mrs. Ari & Melanie- Melina, Alex Kurk $250
THE LATE DAVIT KHACHATRYAN
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Mrs. Beatrice Hagopian $100
Mr. John Kalaidjian $100
Miss Bette Ounjian $100
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Mr. & Mrs. Hanry & Seta- Bedros & Tenny Nigoghossian $50
Mrs. Sirvart Mikaelian $100
Mrs. Arpiné Altounian $100
Miss Araxie Altounian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Ohan & Anita Ohanessian $200
Mr. & Mrs. Boghos & Zaroug Ishkanian $100
Mrs. Rita Musluyan $100
Mr. & Mrs. Berdj & Rose Marie Tanielian $100
Dr. & Mrs. Raffy & Sonya Chouljian $250
Mr. & Mrs. Nurel & Lena Beylerian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Jack & Maggy Stepanian $100
Mrs. Diana Bogosyan $100
Mr. & Mrs. Ohannes & Makruhi Karak $100
Mr. & Mrs. Krikor & Anais Tozak $100
Ms Rose Aharonian $100
Mr. Kevork Atamian $100
Miss Livia Isnar $100
Mr. & Mrs. Yetvart & Taline Balian $50
Mrs. Seta Tchakerian -MacLennan $100
Ms Helen Hovagimian $75
Mr. Yesai Libarian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Vahe & Lena Kerim $100
Mr. & Mrs. Levon & Silva Mermer $100
Mrs. Alice Baronian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Martin & Sylvia Welsch $50
Carol and Jaqui Zoulalian $200
Mrs. Nelly Khojajian $100
Mrs. Annette Bardakjian & Family $400
Mr. Shahan Deirmenjian $50 (Saturday School)
Mr. & Mrs. Adom & Takoush Knadjian $100 (Saturday School)
Mr. & Mrs. Noubar & Maria Kokorian $200
Mr. & Mrs. Garen & Nicole Kokorian $100
Mr. & Mrs. John & Kalina Adamo $100
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald & Sonia Kokorian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Stephan & LauraEkmekjian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Berc & Zvart Kirmiziyan $25
Mr. & Mrs. Rodof & Marie Carkci $100
Mr. & Mrs. Ara & Astra Hagopian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Haig & Yeranouhi Kelledjian $100
Mr. Joe Kodjian $50
Mrs. Frances Kandaharian $100
Mr. Yervant Icliates $50
Dr. & Mrs. Harry & Christine Sakarya $100
Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis & Seta Balian $100
Mrs. Hripsik Sarkissian $50
Ms Sonia Dakessian $100
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Mr. & Mrs. Jirayr & Houry Aznavourian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Apic & Vartouhi Imasdounian $100
Mr.& Mrs. Kegham & Vivian Kokorian $200
Mr. & Mrs. Berj & Siran Alexanian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Shahe & Maria Altounian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Taline Hepburn $100
Mr. & Mrs. Serge & Wilma Colekessian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Ara & Annie Derkevorkian $100
Gabriella & Daniella Ekmekjian $100
Ms Arine Kemkemian $100
Mrs. Sylva Kemkemian $100
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Ms Ani Kerametlian $120
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Mr. Abraham Kandaharian $100
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Ms Hilda Kandaharian $100
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Ms Karin Zabunyan $50
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Mr. Hagop & Anna Galustians $100
Mrs. Anahid Dallakian $40
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Mrs. Baidzar Kokorian $300
Mr. Vartevar Khatchadourian $100
Mr. Hagop Mouzenian $25
Mr. Abraham & Nazeli Chilingirian$25
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Mr. Napol Shalvardjian $100
Mr. Leon Haddad $20
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Mrs. Sonia Artinian $100
Mr. Arshag Tokmanian $75
Mr. & Mrs. Krikor & Ashkhen Jangeozian $50
Ms. Hasmig Boyajian $25
Ms Taline Baltayan $100
Ms. Azadouhi Mahdessian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Aram & Marie Pilavdjian $25
Mr. & Mrs. Arsen & Louise Kassabian $50
Mrs. Anayis-Ani Khudaverdian $200
Mr. & Mrs. Lena & OhannesKrikor $100
Mr. & Mrs. Madat & Tamar Mamourian $100
Mrs. Novart Aharonian $75
Mrs. Arshalouise Zakarian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Berge & Annie Shalvardjian $100
Mrs. Lena Ouzounian $50
Ms. Margaret Gulian $50
Ms Jeannette Ohannesyan $100
Ms Hasmik Kurdian $100
Mrs. Anais Orchanian $30
Mr. & Mrs. Armen & Silva Kurkjian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Barry & Evelyn Papazian $150
Mr. Andy Loussarian $100
Mr. & Mrs. George & Kohar Hagopian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Harutiun & Seta Sahakoglu $100
Mr. & Mrs. Sebouh & Armine Boyajian $100
ALTAR FLOWERS
August24
Mr. & Mrs. Arshalouise and Yeghia Nersessian $100
August31
Mrs. Sonia Artinian $100
APPRECIATION
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Vicar of Armenian Church Canadian Diocese and Parish Priest Rev. Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian
Pastor’s Assistant Rev. Fr. Hayari Tanashian
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