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MESSAGE OF FAITH “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord. For it is not the one who commends himself is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.” - 2 Corinthians 10:17--18 When we do something well, we want to tell others and be recognised.. But recognition is dangerous---it can lead to inflated pride. How much better it is to seek the praise of God rather than the praise of people .When we receive praise, we will be free to give God the credit. What should you change about the way you live in order to receive God's commendation? JRAK PARISH NEWS Issue 12. – May 2016 Armenian Apostolic Church of Holy Resurrection ԾԽԱԿԱՆ ԼՈՒՐԵՐ ԾԽԱԿԱՆ ԼՈՒՐԵՐ ԾԽԱԿԱՆ ԼՈՒՐԵՐ ԾԽԱԿԱՆ ԼՈՒՐԵՐ RAC COMING UP Thursday 5 May Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ Episcopal Divine Liturgy at 10.30 a.m. Celebrated by His Grace Bishop Haigazoun Najarian Sunday 15 May Feast of Pentecost Divine Liturgy celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit Thursday 19 May @ 6.00 p.m. ACYA Gathering LET’S TALK: YOUTH, FAITH & THE CHURCH The youth of our community are invited to bring along their questions and talk to Srpazan Hayr in a relaxed and informal setting. Artsakh Appeal His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, has asked all Dioceses to begin fundraising efforts to support the Armenian families of Artsakh who are being victimised in the hostilities. With this directive and at our Primate’s request, the Church of Holy Resurrection has started collecting private donations and raising funds from Sunday’s collection plates.The Parish Council has now pledged 10,000USD to the Artsakh Appeal and invites the participation of our community faithful to meet this target. Donations can be made at the church office on weekdays and Sundays. Inaugural Primate’s Banquet was held on Sunday 3 April at Dockside, Darling Harbour with 200 in attendance. The evening highlighted the important role of the Diocese in our Community, the new Diocesan Headquarters (Arachnortaran), its programs and the responsibility of Stewardship. Parish AGM The Parish Annual General Meeting was held on Friday 8 April when annual activity and financial reports were presented by the Parish Priest and Council. The 2016 councillors and office bearers are: Bedros Zorlu—Chairman Zaven Yaghljian—Vice-Chair Arpi Mouradian—Secretary Eng. Armik Kocharians—Secretary Arm. Laura Artinian—Treasurer Ara Kopoushian—Vice-Treasurer Anto Gulumian—Artin Jebejian— Avo Karageuzian—Setrak Kassabian—Sarkis Mouradian New Altar Paintings On Sunday 10 April the two side altars received a facelift, embellished with new paintings of two beloved saints of the Armenian Church— St Grigor Narekatsi and St Hripsime. St Grigor was an Armenian monk, poet, philosopher and theologian of the 10- 11 th century and St Hrispime was martyred for her faith. Armenian Genocide Commemoration On Sunday 24 April an Episcopal Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His Grace Bishop Haigazoun Najarian, as well as a blessing ceremony of the replica of the Holy Martyrs icon that was commissioned specifically for the canonisation ceremony at Holy Etchmiadzin in 2015. Following the church service, the holy icon accompanied a procession of clergy, diaconate, choirs, Homenetmen scouts and parishioners to the Memorial Khachkar in Beauchamp Park for a special remembrance service compiled for the new holy saints.
