02/24/21 E-NEWSLETTER

Pastor's Message

The Prodigal Son

The third Sunday of the Great Lent is dedicated to the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Full story link below). The story is the embodiment of how our heavenly father has given us yet another chance to repent to him through the loving grace of our savior, Jesus Christ. The sequence of the Sunday names during Great Lent is not random. The Sunday of Expulsion of Adam and Eve precedes the Sunday of the Prodigal Son to pave the way for meaningful repentance. While reading the story, you may find yourself as the elder son or the younger son, Regardless of which one you think you are, do read the story as spiritually as possible to benefit from the true meaning and possibly change your perspective.

Therefore, I pray that our Heavenly Father opens your hearts and grants you healing from the wounds caused by numerous wrongdoings by you or towards you.

(See link below)

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+15%3A+11-31&version=NKJV

Upcoming St. Garabed Church

Events

Sunday, February 28, 2021: Sunday of the Prodigal Son; Archpriest Fr. Vahan Gosdanian will celebrate Divine Liturgy and deliver sermon starting at 11:00 am.

Dear Parishioners,

For the last two and half years, we have had the honor of having Archpriest Der Vahan Gosdanian as the pastor and spiritual leader of our St. Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church of Las Vegas. This coming Sunday, February 28, 2021, Der Vahan will be celebrating his last Sourp Badarak and soon after he will be leaving Las Vegas to join his family in California. We are grateful for everything he taught us. In his sermons he exhorted us to stand by our faith, to honor and respect each other, and most of all to trust God in our daily lives. Thank you for your service dear Der Vahan, thank you for your guidance, and thank you for your devotion to our community, May you and Yeretsgin Sossy enjoy your future plans. You will be missed.

With faith, strength and solidarity,

Pastor and Board of Trustees

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* Mr. & Mrs. Raffi & Siran Nersessian, Mr. & Mrs. Kevork & Garine Nersessian, Mr. Sako Nersessian and Mr. Zohrab Nersessian, request Requiem Service/Hokehankisd (Karassounk), for their beloved late mother and grandmother, Anoush Boghossian.
Also requesting, Mr. & Mrs. Hrant & Seza Hevoyan

* Mr. Gary Setian and Mr. Garo Setian and family request Requiem Service/Hokehankisd (Karassounk), for their late beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Marie Setian.

* A.R.S. Las Vegas "Shoushi" Chapter request Requiem Service/Hokehankisd for all A.R.S. Ungerouhis that have passed away: Sue Merlian, Verjine Koujakian, Merna Nersesian, Malvine Khanjian, Serpouhi Babikian, Ida Kezerian-Strauss, Seda Der Garabedian-Barnes, Angel Tahmazian, Goldie Solomonian-Krauss, Arlene Babikian, Seta Knollenberg, Lidia Brumm, Emma Nazarian, Arsha Daniellian, and Emma Avakian.

This year the Lenten Season ends on Easter Eve. "Jrakalooyts", Saturday, April 3, 2021.

During the forty days of Lent, Sunrise Services will be held every Wednesday starting at 11:00 am and Vigil Service every Friday at 6:00 pm.

Friday, February 26, 2021: Join us for Vigil Service at 6:00 pm at St. Garabed Church.

Wednesday, February 28, 2021: Join us for Sunrise Service starting at 11:00 am at St. Garabed Church.

Dear Parishioners,

We are happy to announce that St. Garabed Church Ladies Auxiliary will be preparing take out Lenten Food, "Baki Kufteh" along with Tetvash/Aghtsan (pickles), to be distributed on Sunday, March 7, 2021 on the occasion of Mitcheenk/Mid Lent.

To place your orders, kindly contact Mrs. Lila Darakjian at (818) 269-9068, no later than Wednesday, March 3, 2021.

This dish is being sponsored by Ms. Jasmen Sharoyan.

With Faith, strength and solidarity,
St. Garabed Church Board of Trustees

On Sunday, February 21, 2021, Pastors, Archpriest Fr. Vahan Gosdanian and Rev. Fr. Artsakh Badoyan accompanied by Archpriest Fr. Avedis Torossian, Deacon Kevork Palandjian, Stole Bearer Raffi Roubanian and Acolyte Hagop Havanjian, blessed the Noor Tree plates in memory of the late beloved, Sarkis Armenian, Kevork Armenian and Hermine Armenian, the brother, father and mother of St. Garabed Church Delegate, Mr. Adroushan Andy Armenian.

For those who would like to light a candle or come in for a prayer during the week, kindly contact Reverend Fr. Artsakh Badoyan at (702) 748-8536.

To view the latest news from Catholicosate of Cilicia, Antelias, kindly click on the following link:
* https://www.armenianorthodoxchurch.org/

To view the latest news from Western Prelacy, kindly click on the following link:
* http://westernprelacy.org/en/

For those who are interested in sponsoring a Noor Tree plate which is displayed in the church courtyard, kindly contact one of the St. Garabed Church Board of Trustees or the church office at (702) 834-6344.

St. Garabed Church Office Hours: Our church office hours are Monday to Friday between 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. For all administrative or church related questions, please contact Parish Pastor Archpriest Fr. Vahan Gosdanian at (702) 332-7008 or church office.

For Weddings, Baptisms, and Koujakian Hall usage, parishioners and friends could contact the church office for further details.

Pastor and Board of Trustees

St. Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church of Las Vegas