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SECOND SUNDAY OF GREAT LENT
SUNDAY OF EXPULSION
SYNAXIS READINGS
ISAIAH 33.2-22
ROMANS 12.1-13.10
MATTHEW 5.17-48
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
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ROMANS 12.1-13.10
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. On the contrary:
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the swordfor no reason. They are God’sservants, agentsofwrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.
This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing. Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore, love is the fulfillment of the law.
MATTHEW 5.17-48
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. Therefore, anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.
“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, andanyonewho murderswillbesubjecttojudgment.’ButItell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister b c will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ d is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.
“Therefore,ifyouareofferingyourgiftatthealtarandthereremember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.
“Settlemattersquicklywithyouradversarywho istakingyoutocourt. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.
“Youhaveheardthatitwassaid,‘Youshallnotcommitadultery.’ButI tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.
“It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’ But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.
“Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’ But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. And do not swear by your head, for you cannot makeevenonehairwhite orblack.Allyouneedtosayissimply‘Yes’or ‘No’;anything beyondthiscomesfromthe evilone.
“Youhave heardthat itwassaid,‘Eyefor eye,andtoothfortooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
SUNDAY OF EXPULSION
The second Sunday of Great lent is called the Sunday of Expulsion. This year the Sunday of Expulsion falls on February 22. Since Easter is a movable feast, every year the date is determined based on Lunar Clendar.
The name of this Sunday came from the story in the Bible found in the Book of Genesis, referring to the exile of Adam and Eve from the garden of Eden (Genesis 2, 3). The Book of Genesis describes how Adam and Eve disobeyed God and tasted the forbidden fruit. This was God's first commencement to man and the first reference to fasting and abstinence. For their disobedience, and failure to confess and repent for what they have done, Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden of Eden. This Sunday reminds us that thesinisthedisobedienceofGod’s will. All around us, there are constant temptations to put ourselves and our wishes ahead of what God wants. And by doing so we separate ourselves from God.
Because of Adam and Eve's original sin, the mankind was strayed away from God. When Jesus Christ died on the Cross, through Him and with baptism, repentance and pious life we were shown the way to return to God's Kingdom.
Requested by
Mr. & Mrs. Peter and Sisi Theodorakidis
Mr. & Mrs. Jacob and Yukari Theodorakidis and children, Samuel and Esther Theodorakidis
Mr. Joel Theodorakidis
Mr. James Theodorakidis
In Memory of Their Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother
THE LATE SILVA BABAOGLU
On the 40th day of her passing
Requested by
Mr. & Mrs. Razmig & Suzanna Papazian
Mr. & Mrs. Raffi & Roza Papazian
Mr. & Mrs. Yorgi & Angela Torozyan
Mr. Sevag Papazian, Mr. Andre Torozyan
In Memory of Their Beloved Daughter, Granddaughter, and Niece
BABY CHRISTINA PAPAZIAN
On the 1st anniversary of her passing
Requested by
Mr. & Mrs. Garbis and Anahid Mahdessian
Ms. Janet Mahdessian and children, Julian and Adrian Geraci
Mr. & Mrs. Abraham and Christina Mahdessian and children, Sophia and Elyssa Mahdessian
Mr. & Mrs. Hagop and Nora Cholakian
Mr. & Mrs. Yousef and Daleeta Shafik and Shant Cholakian
Mr. Ara Cholakian and daughter, Isabella Cholakian
Mr. & Mrs. Armen and Ekaterini Cholakian and children, Levon and Alexia Cholakian
In Memory of Their Beloved Parents
THE LATE APISOGHOM CHOLAKIAN
On the 1st anniversary of his passing
THE LATE YESTER CHOLAKIAN
On the 6th month of her passing
Requested by
Mr. and Mrs. Ara and Naira Gevorkian and son, Albert
Mr. Armen Tsatourian and Ms. Anna Jeremian
and sons, Hrachia and Alexander
Mr. & Mrs. Brent and Lana Delaney
In Memory of Their Beloved Mother and Grandmother
THE LATE SVETLANA HOVHANNISYAN
On the 1st anniversary of her passing
Requested
Mr. & Mrs. Sahin & Varteni Cancik
Mr. & Mrs. Aren & Amanda Cancik and Family
Ms Arlene Cancik
In Memory of Their Beloved Mother and Grandmother
THE LATE NERGIZ ODEMIS
On the 1st anniversary of her passing
Requested by
The Kurdian and Altounian Families
In Memory of THE LATE ANAHID KURDIAN
On the 3rd anniversary of her passing
As well as in memory of THE LATE KOHAR DAMBOURAJIAN
On the 48th anniversary of her passing
List of Donations February 14- 20, 2026
GENERAL
Mr. Kevork Kevorkian $200
Mr. & Mrs. Tigran & Anna Grigoryan $100
Mr. & Mrs. Vartkes & Beth Rubenyan $100
Mrs. Lena Avedissian $20
Mr. & Mrs. Arman & Diana Yaghubian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Bearge & Maral Souvalian $50
Mrs. Araxi-Arda Kevorkian $100
Mrs. Meri Nersisyan $30
Mrs. Noyemi Benedikt $100
Mr. & Mrs. Argin & Kelsey Malakian $100
BAREV CENTRE
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Mrs. Eva Paylan $250
Mrs. Gayane Mkrtchyan $100
Mrs. Siran Hambarsom $100
MEMBERSHIP
Mrs. Salbi Rubenyan $100
Mrs. Annie Derkevorkian $100
Mr. Ara Derkevorkian $100
Mrs. Noyemi Benedikt $100
ALTAR FLOWERS
Cholakian & Mahdessian Families $200
IN MEMORY OF THE LATE AKABI ZAMBAKTSIAN
Mr. Berts Zambaktsian $500
Mr. & Mrs. Nick & Madeline Cerra $1,000
Mr. & Mrs. Hovig & Liset Pilavdjian and Family $500
THE LATE DALITA AVANESSIAN-ZAMBAKTSIAN
Mr. Berts Zambaktsian $200
Mr. & Mrs. Hovig & Liset Pilavdjian and Family $200
Mr. & Mrs. Nick & Madeline Cerra $200
THE LATE SONA SOUVALIAN
Mr. Bearge Souvalian $150
THE LATE YESSAI RUBENYAN
Mrs. Salbi Rubenyan $273
THE LATE ANAHID KURDIAN
AND KOHAR DAMBOURAJIAN
Mrs. Arpiné Altounian $100
Ms. Araxie Altounian $100
HOLY TRINITY
ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH
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
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