SECOND PALM SUNDAY
SYNAXIS READINGS
Acts 23 2.1-21
John 14 25-31
MORNING SERVICE at 9:30 am
DIVINE LITURGY at 10:30 am
Celebrated by REV. ARCHPRIEST FR. ZAREH ZARGARIAN
Vicar and Parish Priest
Choirmaster: Mr. Shahe Altounian
Organist: Mrs. Sona Artinian
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues a as the Spirit enabled them.
Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard their own language being spoken. Utterly amazed, they asked: “Aren’t all these who are speaking Galileans? Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native language? Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, b Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!” Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, “What does this mean?”
Some, however, made fun of them and said, “They have had too much wine.”
Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. These people are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning! No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
“‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Even on my servants, both men and women,
I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke. The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord. And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’
JOHN 14.25-31
“All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
“You heardme say,‘Iam goingawayandI amcomingbacktoyou.’ If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I. I have told you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe. I will not say much more to you, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold over me, but he comes so that the world may learn that I love the Father and do exactly what my Father has commanded me. “Come now; let us leave.
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“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
(Acts1:8)
FEAST OF PENTECOST
This Sunday, the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the Feast of Pentecost. Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles on the fiftieth day following the Feast of the Glorious Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
The descent of the Holy Spirit happened on the Jewish feast of Pentecost, that commemorates the receiving of the Law from God by Moses on Mount Sinai. The event is described in the Acts of the Apostles: “When the day of the Pentecost came, all the believers were gathered together in one place. Suddenly there was a noise from the sky, which sounded like a strong wind blowing, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then they saw what looked like tongues of fire which spread out and touched each person there. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to talk in other languages, as the Spirit enabled them to speak. (Acts 2:1-The feast of Pentecost has a 35 days’ movability and meets for May 10 - June 13. With this feast the 50-day period of Hinounk is concluded.
On the occasion of Pentecost the following names are celebrated: KALOUSD, MKHITAR, AGHAVNI, SIRARPI
EVE OF THE FAST OF ELIJAH
The Monday, following the feast of Pentecost, is the first day of a weeklong fasting called the Fast of Elijah. which is one of four seasonal fasting periods of Armenian church. It is called the fast of Elijah, because it ends before the feast of Commemoration of Prophet Elijah the next Sunday. The seasonal fasts precede the beginning of each of four seasons and are as followed: Fast of Elijah before Summer, Fast of the Cross of Varak before Fall, Fast of St. James of Nisibis before Winter and the Fast of the Second week of Great Lent before Spring. Even though St. Nerses Shnorhali prolonged the Pentecost celebrations from 1 day to a week, but the fasting remained.
Requested by
Mr. Nubar Yeretsian
Mr. & Mrs. Norair and Jane Yeretsian
Mr. & Mrs. Vasken and Annie Yeretsian and Family
Mr. Christopher Yeretsian & Mrs. Emily Gilmour and Family
Mr. Kerop Kouyoudjian
Ms. Stephanie Kouyoumdjian
Mr. Levon Kouyoumdjian & Ms. Bianca Agemian
Mr. Nicholas Yeretsian
Mr. James Yeretsian & Ms. Emma Martin
In Memory of THE LATE SONIA YERETSIAN
On the 40th day of her passing
Requested by
Mrs. Rosa Torossian
Mr. Victor orfali
Mr. and Mrs. Vicken and Datev Orfali
Mr. and Mrs. Armen and Talin Ghazarian
Mr. and Mrs. Kevork and Silva Sexenian and family
Dr. and Mrs. Hosep and Shoghig Torossian and family
Mr. and Mrs. Varouj and Asdrig Vehian and family
Mr. and Mrs. Berdj and Takouhi Orfali and family
Mr. Jiro Orfali, Ms. Lana Neal and family
as well as all members of the Orfali and Torossian Families and Friends
In Memory of THE LATE ARPI ORFALI
On the 40th day of her passing
Requested by Sasnouhi, Sasvard, and Sasun Musliyan
In Memory of Their beloved Father
THE LATE VASKEN MUSLIYAN
On the 26th Anniversary of his passing
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The Annual Seniors’ Celebration Day
is one of the most cherished events at Holy Trinity Armenian Church, lovingly organized by the dedicated volunteers of the Visitation Committee.
Our beloved seniors are warmly invited to participate in a special Divine Liturgy at 10:30 am and receive Holy Communion. Following the service, they will enjoy a delicious homemade meal, thoughtfully prepared by our wonderful volunteers. The celebration continues with music, singing, and plenty of joyful dancing!
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We look forward to celebrating together!
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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