SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
EVE OF THE FAST OF TRANSFIGURATION
SYNAXIS READINGS
ISAIAH 3.1-11
ROM. 11.13-24
MATTHEW 14.13-21
Morning Service at 9:30 am
Divine Liturgy at 10:30 am
Celebrated by:
REV. ARCHPRIEST FR. ZAREH ZARGARIAN
Pastor
Choirmaster: Dn. Shahe Altounian
Organist: Mrs. Sona Artinian
ROMANS
11.13-24
I am talking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch as I am the apostle to the Gentiles, I take pride in my ministry in the hope that I may somehow arouse my own people to envy and save some of them. For if their rejection brought reconciliation to the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead? If the part of the dough offered as firstfruits is holy, then the whole batch is holy; if the root is holy, so are the branches. If some of the branches have been broken off, and you, though a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing sap from the olive root, do not consider yourself to be superior to those other branches. If you do, consider this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you. You will say then, “Branches were broken
off so thatIcouldbegraftedin.” Granted. But they were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but tremble. For if God did not spare the natural branches, he will not spare you either.
Consider therefore the kindness and sternness of God: sternness to those who fell, but kindness to you, provided that you continue in his kindness. Otherwise, you also will be cut off. And if they do not persist in unbelief, they will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again. After all, if you were cut out of an olive tree that is wild by nature, and contrary to nature were grafted into a cultivated olive tree, how much more readily will these, the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree!
MATTHEW
14.13-21
When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.
As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.”
Jesus replied, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.”
“We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered. “Bringthemheretome,”hesaid. And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.
EVE OF THE FAST OF TRANSFIGURATION
July 5
This is the Sunday preceding the week of fasting period, before the Feast of Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ this year on July 12. The fast of Transfiguration lasts from Monday to Friday. Saturday is the last day of the fasting period, which means on that day people can eat fish and dairy products.
COMMEMORATION OF THE ARK OF THE COVENANT AND FEAST OF THE NEW HOLY CHURCH
July 11
On the navagadik day preceding Vartavar, the Armenian church celebrates the feast in commemoration of the old Ark, as well as a feast of the new Holy Church. The Ark (of the Covenant) was the sanctuary in
the Old Testament which symbolized the Divine Presence, and included the tablet of the Ten Commandments, a pot full of manna, the food God fed to the Israelites during their travels in the desert, and Aaron's blossoming rod. The Ark was kept in the inner section known as the Holy of Holies, which only the high priest could enter. Solomon placed it in his newly-built temple, from which it disappeared when Jerusalem was looted by Nebuchadnezzar. The temple built after the captivity did not have an ark. The feast of the Ark signifies the Old Covenant, precursor and example of the New, which is Christ's Church. Celebrating the old and the new testaments together underscores the perpetuity of the church. the church existed from the beginning, and that is why the Old Testament is accepted as part of the Holy Scriptures and recognized as a preamble to the New Testament. The hymn designated for this day proclaims: “ Who from the beginning established your church with wisdom O, Father of Wisdom, who revealed to Moses upon Sinai.
DID YOU KNOW?...............
The last mention about the Ark of Covenant can be found in the last book of the Holy Bible: The Book of Revelations, that is based on the vision of St. John the Apostle:“Then God’s temple in heaven was opened, and within his temple was seen the ark of his covenant. And there came flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake and a severe hailstorm”.(Revel. 11:19)
On Sunday, June 28, 2026, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated at Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church by the Rev. Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian, Vicar of the Armenian Diocese of Canada and Parish Priest of Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church.
At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, a special blessing service was held. The recipients of the 2026 Fathers of the Year recognition, Mr. Shahe Keshishian and Mr. Haig Derian, together with their families, processed to the Holy Altar, where they received a special blessing from the Rev. Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian. In recognition of Father's Day, they were also presented with commemorative certificates.
Following this, the graduates of the Saturday School who are traveling to Armenia approached the Holy Altar and received Fr. Zareh's blessing, praying that God's protection and guidance would accompany them throughout their journey.
Fr. Zareh then delivered the day's sermon, reflecting on the vocation of fatherhood, the importance of the family, and the value of Christian upbringing. Addressing the graduating students who are traveling to Armenia, he expressed his hope that one of the most beautiful and unforgettable moments of their summer would be seeing Mount Ararat, a living symbol of the Armenian nation's spiritual and cultural identity.
On Sunday, June 28, 2026, following the Divine Liturgy, the Sunday School Bible Fair and Graduation took place in the Magaros Artinyan Hall, with the participation of the Rev. Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian, the teachers of the Sunday School, the students, and their parents.
In his welcoming and congratulatory r emarks, Fr. Zareh expressed his deep appreciation to Mrs. Ani Gench, Principal of the Sunday School, and to the teaching staff for their dedicated work, loving service, and years of faithful commitment. Following the congratulatory remarks, those in attendance enjoyed a selection of delicious sweet and savory pastries.
Fr. Zareh then visited each of the students' display tables, where handcrafted projects inspired by various themes from the Holy Bible were exhibited. He viewed each display with great interest, spoke with the students, and highly commended their work, encouraging them to continue studying the Holy Bible with love and to strengthen their Christian faith.
Requested by
Mrs. Diruinsa Baygin, Mr. Herman Baygin
Mr. Mardiros Baygin and Family
Mr. Armand Gumusoglu, Mrs. Aline Tachdjian and Family
In Memory of Their Beloved
THE LATE GAZAR BAYGIN
On the 40th day of his passing and
THE LATE SEVAN BAYGIN
On the 2nd anniversary of his passing
Requested by
Mrs. Seta Chouljian, Ms. Taleen Chouljian
Mr. & Mrs. Fred and Nora Wallenburg, Christine and Matthew Wallenburg as well as members of the Chouljian, Teghrarian, Tahtadjian, Margossian, Djihanian, Roumi, and Gorguissian Families
In Memory of Their Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle and Relative
THE LATE YERVANT CHOULJIAN
On the 40th day of his passing
Requested by
Mr. and Mrs. Aram and Arusyak Atamer
Mr. Allen Atamer Dr. Sonia Simon, daughters Lara, Tanya, and Annabel
In Memory of Their Beloved Parents and Grandparents
THE LATE DIKRANOUHI ZADURYAN
THE LATE KEVORK ZADURYAN
THE LATE ARMENAK ATAMER
THE LATE ELIZ ATAMER
Requested by
Mr. John Yeghouchian, Mr. Haig Yeghouchian
Mr. Paul Yeghouchian, Mr. Thomas Yeghouchian
In Memory of Their Beloved Father and Grandfather
THE LATE ARAM YEGHOUCHIAN
On the 30th anniversary of his passing
Requested by
Ms. Silva Boyadjian, Mr. Daniel Boyadjian
Mr. & Mrs. Zohrab and Annie Chilingirian
Mr. & Mrs. Hagop and Lucy Boyadjian and their children Stephanie and Michael, Miss Talar, Tamar and Taline Assadourian
Mr. & Mrs. Sameeh & Aline Saleem
Mr. & Mrs. Alex and Lara Morcos and their children Caleb & Amelia
In Memory of Their Beloved Mother, Grandmother & Relative
THE LATE SIRARPIE BOYADJIAN
On the 13th anniversary of her passing And Their Beloved Father, Grandfather & Relative
THE LATE HAIG BOYADJIAN
On the 22nd anniversary of his passing
Requested by
Mr. & Mrs. Saro and Arsineh Zargarian Nareg and Sevon Zargarian
In Memory of Their Beloved Father and Grandfather
THE LATE MELIK ZARGARIAN
On the 7th day of his passing
Requested by
Mrs. Marina Khachatryan, Ruben Isahakyan and Davit Isahakyan
In Memory of Their Beloved Husband and Father
THE LATE SAMVEL ISAHAKYAN
On the 40th day of his passing
Requested by
Ms. Talar Assadourian, Ms. Tamar Assadourian
Ms. Taline Assadourian , Mrs. Serpouhi Toukhmanian
Mr. & Mrs. Boghos and Rechilda Assadourian
Mr. & Mrs. Barouyr and Catherine Toukhmanian and family
Mr. & Mrs. Harout and Varteni Gulian and family
Ms. Silva Boyadjian, Mr. Daniel Boyadjian
Mr. & Mrs. Hagop and Lucy Boyadjian and family
Mr. & Mrs. Zohrab and Anita Chilingirian and family
In Memory of Their Beloved Father, Brother, Uncle and Brother-in-Law
THE LATE HAIGAZ ASSADOURIAN
On the 1st anniversary of his passing
List of Donations: June 27 to July 4 –2026
GENERAL DONATIONS
Mrs. Satenik Hovsepian $400
Mrs. Janet Owedesian $200
Mr. Gostan Gostanian $300
G. MAX AUTO $50
Mr. Raffi Bedrosyan $200
FATHER'S DAY
Mrs. Setta Keshishian $500
WOMEN'S GUILD
Mrs. Taleen Chouljian $300
ALTAR FLOWERS
Mr. & Mrs. Fred and Nora Wallenburg $100
GOLF TOURNAMENT
New Men Office Furniture Installations Inc. $1,000
Mr. Rupen Mardirossian $250
BarLaw Professional Corporation $500
IN MEMORY OF
THE LATE BEDROS GARABED KOKORIAN
Mrs. Diana Bogosyan $100
Mr. & Mrs. Boghos and Zaroug Ishkanian $100
Mrs. Seta Kouyoumdjian $100
Mrs. Rose Marie Tanielian $100
THE LATE YERVANT CHOULJIAN
Mrs. Vergine Karabulut $50
THE LATE HAIG
DEROHANIAN
Annonimus $2,500
THE LATE KARNEEK VARJABEDIAN
Hersebma Manook $100
THE
LATE
ZARMINE YERETSIAN
Diratzouian Family $150
Mr. & Mrs. George & Talar Jabbour $150
Manayan Family $150
Mr. Ara Yeretsian $200
THE LATE HAIG & SIRARPIE BOYADJIAN
Mr. Daniel Boyadjian $100
THE
LATE
HERMINEH GOSTANIAN
Mrs. Mari Gostanian $50
Mr. Sarkis Chouljian $50
THE
LATE
NATALIE DERIAN DARGOUNAIN
Mr. Haigo Darren Derian $250
THE LATE SINORIG COKUN
Mr. & Mrs. Krikor and Seta Dislioglu $100
Mr. Rodof Carkci $100
Mrs. Annie Gabrielian $50
Mrs. Karin Zabunyan $100
Mrs. Agavni Arslanyan $20
Mrs. Arpi Kurkjian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Harutiun and Seta Sahakoglu $100
Mrs. Pirlanti Torikoglu $50
Mr. & Mrs. Hagop and Juliette Janbazian $50
THE LATE SERPOUHY KHABAYAN
Mr. Ara Yeretsian $100
Mr. Vasken Khabayan $100
THE LATE RAFI SATURIAN
Mr. & Mrs. Armin and Berjouhi Nalbandian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Hratch and Nevart Melconian $60
Mr. Danny Amirian $100
Mrs. Marigold Garabet $300
Mr. & Mrs. Sami and Seta Garabetian $150
Mrs. Siran Hambarsom $200
Mrs. Anahid Yildrim $30
Mr. Danny Amirian $204
Mr. Danny Amirian $400
THE LATE BERDJ TANIELIAN
Mrs. Rose Marie Tanielian $150
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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