Saint Paul Armenian Apostolic Church

2024 | YEAR OF HUMAN RESOURCES PREPARATION - Armenian Prelacy MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I OF THE GREAT HOUSE OF CILICIA ANTELIAS To the Prelates, the clergy, the

Armenian Christmas Divine Liturgy Service:

Divine Liturgy services today were followed by the traditional ceremony of the Blessing of the Water to mark the baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ.

In Armenian tradition, this feast day commemorates not only the birth of Christ, but also his baptism by John the Baptist. The latter is remembered through the “Blessing of Water” ceremony.

Krisdos dzunav yev haydnetzav / Christ is born and revealed
Orhnial eh haydnootiunun Krisdosi / Blessed is the revelation of Christ

Bethlehem is an invitation to turn to Christ with renewed faith. In other words, from darkness to light, from evil to good, from death to life.

Turning to Christ means confessing our sins and turning away from the world.

Turning to Christ means accepting Christ as our only hope and savior, the meaning and purpose of our life.

Turning to Christ means to love others like us and to take care of the sick and the needy.

Indeed, by turning to Christ, we will realize that without the enlightening presence of Christ, the life we ​​live, the glory we have created and the wealth we have accumulated are empty and meaningless. By turning to Christ, we will realize what it means to be a person created in the image of God, with God-given gifts and obligations.

By turning to Christ, our hearts will be purified, our souls will be happy and the path of our life will be illuminated.

Man is powerless without the renewed presence of Christ.

Let us turn to Christ in our pain and joy.

Let us turn to Christ in the uncertainty, anxiety and despair surrounding our lives.

Let us turn to Christ with the firm faith that Christ, who came to the world to be with sinful, sick, anxious, abandoned, and needy people, is waiting to be with us and to become the leader, support, and savior of our lives.

(An excerpt from the pontifical message of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I)

A NEW ALL-ARMENIAN STRATEGY - Armenian Prelacy Soon the year 2023 will be in the past and the New Year will rise in the horizon of our

THANK YOU to all that joined us this past Saturday for our Annual Bake Sale and Luncheon. We were blessed to have a large number of pre-orders and overjoyed by the number of people that attended in person and stayed for our luncheon and Christian fellowship. We could not have been as successful as we were without our dedicated volunteers. We thank you for countless hours of baking and donating your time to this event. We are truly blessed to have such a supportive community!

Don't forget to mark your calendars for Saturday, December 9th from 9am-3pm for our holiday bake sale!!!! Luncheon plates available starting at 11am. You can join us IN-PERSON or pre-order and pick up in the church hall.
https://st-paul-armenian-apostolic-church.square.site/

Please join us on Saturday, December 9th from 9am-3pm for our holiday bake sale!!!! Luncheon plates available starting at 11am. You can join us IN-PERSON or pre-order and pick up in the church hall.
https://st-paul-armenian-apostolic-church.square.site/

CATHOLICOS ARAM I PRAYS FOR AMERICA AND ARTSAKH IN CONGRESS - Armenian Prelacy His Holiness Catholicos Aram I dedicated his opening prayer in Congress on Thursday, November 9, to the United States lawmakers in their service to the...

ARMENIAN AMERICAN APPEAL TO PRESIDENT BIDEN FOR ARTSAKH - Armenian Prelacy The leaders of the Armenian Apostolic, Catholic, and Evangelical churches in the United States have addressed a forceful letter to

FOR BREAD AND HOPE - Armenian Prelacy Dear Brothers and Sisters, In response to the blockade of Artskah as part of Azerbaijan’s genocidal plan, the Eastern Prelacy had organized the “Daily...

Sunday, October 1, has been declared day of support for Artsakh by order of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I. All churches of the Eastern Prelacy will hold a memorial service on the occasion and prayers will be said for the prisoners, the exiles, the infirms, and all our fellow Armenians who are going through critical moments.

FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE CROSS - Armenian Prelacy This Sunday, September 17, the Armenian Church commemorates the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Khachverats), which is

Sunday, September 10, Third Sunday after the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God (Eve of the Fast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross) - Armenian Prelacy Bible readings for Sunday, September 10, Third Sunday after the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God (Eve of the

Bible readings for Sunday, September 3, Third Sunday after the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God - Armenian Prelacy   Mark 6:30-44 The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. He said

**Please note**
The Pontifical Visit for 2023 has been revised. His Holiness Aram I Catholicos of The Holy See of Cilicia will be postponing his visit to the Midwest and New England states until 2024. He will however, continue to plan on visiting the Mid-Atlantic states this year. A revised 2023 schedule will be posted soon. We will share his 2024 schedule at a later date.

Sunday, August 20, First Sunday after the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God - Armenian Prelacy Bible readings for Sunday, August 20, First Sunday after the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God, are Proverbs 11:30-12:4;

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD - Armenian Prelacy The Blessed Virgin Mary holds a high place in the Armenian Church, next to Christ. We begin our Divine Liturgy with these words, “Through the...

Thank you to those that participated in the 50/50 Picnic Raffle. The winners were:
1st place: Nishan P.
2nd place: Lonnie and Donna S.
3rd place: Adrian S.

Thank you to all those that sold and purchased tickets!
We appreciate your efforts and donations!

A huge THANK YOU to all those that made our Family Shish-Kebob Picnic and Blessing of the Grapes a SUCCESS! We are truly blessed to have such a supportive community that keeps our traditions alive and prosperous!
Thank you to ALL the volunteers that worked so hard to ensure everything ran smoothly! We are grateful for ALL your time, patience, energy and dedication! We want you to know you are so VERY appreciated! We could not have done it without you!
Thank you to all of the families that came out to support our event by buying a dinner, donating to the Grape Blessing, participating in our raffle and staying to enjoy the fellowship!
Thank you to the Siragan ADCC for preparing and performing your beautiful Armenian dance program. We always look forward to watching and cheering our talented young women and men on.
Finally, thank you to Der Daron Stepanian. Thank you for being our spiritual leader and guiding us all on our Christian path.

One more week until St. Paul Armenian Apostolic Church Family Picnic!

Event: August 6, 2023 / 12pm -3pm
645 S. Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, Illinois
https://st-paul-armenian-apostolic-church.square.site/

Please join us on AUGUST 6 as we welcome the Siragan Armenian Dance Company of Chicago. They will be performing during the picnic at approximately 1:30pm.

Bible readings for Sunday, July 23 - Armenian Prelacy Bible readings for Sunday, July 23, Second Sunday of Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ, are: Isaiah 3:16-4:1; 1 Corinthians