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St. John Armenian Church of Milwaukee

Church Services

Join us on Sundays
Morning Service       9am
Divine Liturgy          10am

Միացէք մէզի ամէն Կիրակի
 Առաւօտեան Ժամ. 9։00-ին
Ս. Պատարագ       10։00-ին

St. John Armenian Church of Greenfield, Wisconsin

Office Hours

Monday              Closed
Tuesday            10am to 3pm
Wednesday      10am to 3pm
Thursday          10am to 3pm
Friday                10am to 3pm

Telephone (414) 282-1670

Youghakin (Price of Oil, literally translated) donation for the illumination of the church lanterns is an ancient custom which we continue to observe each year during Christmas Season. Your generous donation will keep the lantern of St. Gregory’s illuminated at St. John’s. stjohnarmenianchurch.org/xmas

STEWARDSHIP & PLEDGE

Dear Parishioners & Friends of St. John,

For the past several years, a voluntary program of stewardship has replaced the old dues paying system for determining voting membership in our parish. Because Stewardship is not focused on specific dollar amounts, it encourages people to give what they can afford in time and talent as well as money.  Now is the time to renew your stewardship and commitment to St. John.

Please take the time to submit a stewardship pledge online.  Stewardship is a decision each individual must make and be committed to our parish with their time, talent and treasure. 

THOUGHTS & WRITINGS OF
HIS GRACE BISHOP MESROP PARSAMYAN
The Helmet of Salvation

THE HELMET OF SALVATION

The head is one of the most vulnerable parts of the human body. Whether it’s a soldier in battle, a motorcyclist on the road, or a construction worker on a job site, they all know the importance of a helmet. Why? Because that helmet gives them confidence. It is their assurance that their head—their most vital and exposed part—is protected.

That’s exactly what the Psalmist is talking about when he says, “O Lord, my Lord, my strong deliverer, you have covered my head in the day of battle.” (Psalm 140:7). In the spiritual lives, our “head,” representing our mind and thoughts, is a primary target of the enemy. Most of the battles we face start in the mind. The enemy knows that if he can discourage you, distract you, or fill your mind with fear, he’s already halfway to winning the fight.

Armenian Christmas in Milwaukee

FEAST OF THE NATIVITY & EPIPHANY 2025

January 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm CST St. John Armenian Church of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LATEST NEWS

DECEMBER IS STEWARDSHIP MONTH AT ST. JOHN

On three Sundays during the month of December, presentations were made after Badarak regarding year two of St. John’s successful stewardship program.

On December 1, Dr. Gary Seabrook spoke of stewardship in terms of “Time, Talent and Treasure.” He focused on Treasure, reviewing St. John’s budget and explaining the parish’s multiple sources of income. In 2024 the largest dollar amount came from the Armenian Church Endowment Fund, followed by proceeds from Milwaukee Armenian Fest, the most profitable year for our festival to date. Running a close third was the money pledged by our members through the stewardship program, trailed by income from sacraments, candles and the Sunday collection plates. Gary noted that since we went to the “Stewardship System” there has been a growth in voting membership and that as of December 1, only a few people hadn’t yet fulfilled their pledges.

SAINTS AND FEASTS

KING APKAR (APGAR) THE FIRST CHRISTIAN KING

According to Armenian tradition, St Abgar was the first Christian king of the 1st century, the son of the Parthian king Arshakunie Arsham. He was also called “senior man” as he was the wisest of all and a genius. Historian Moses of Khoronk, Assyrian historian Labubnia of Edessa, Greek historians Procopis and Yeusebius have all written of King Abgar. He built the city of Edessa on the site where the Armenian army protected the river crossing of the Euphrates from the Roman captain Casius. Later the king moved the royal palace and all idols from Nisibis to that city.

Time in Milwaukee:
This Week in Armenian History
Arsen Derderian

BIRTH OF ARSEN DERDERIAN

Arsen Derderian [Terteryan, Soviet spelling] was a prolific literary scholar who dominated the field of Armenian literature in Soviet Armenia until the mid-twentieth century.

He was born on December 22, 1882, in the village of Shosh, near Shushi (Artsakh). He studied at the Seminary of Shushi (1892-1902) and then graduated from the Gevorgian Lyceum of Holy Echmiadzin in 1905. He taught for two years at the Seminary of Shushi and in 1907-1909 he studied at the Psycho-Neurological Institute of St. Petersburg. Afterwards, he shifted to literature and taught history and theory of literature at the Diocesan School of Yerevan in 1909-1920.

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Rev. Fr. Guregh Hambardzumyan

Rev. Fr. Guregh Hambardzumyan

Pastor

For all your spiritual and sacramental needs kindly reach out to our pastor Rev. Fr. Guregh Hambardzumyan, directly.

For a brief introduction to our pastor please click on the photo above.

Ձեր բոլոր հոգեւոր եւ խորհրդակատարութեանց կարիքներուն համար հաճեցէք դիմել եկեղեցւոյս հոգեւոր հովիւ՝ Արժ․ Տէր Կիւրեղ Քհնյ․ Համբարձումեանին։

Milwaukee WEATHER

Who We Are

Milwaukee Armenian Community and Cultural Center

St. John the Baptist Armenian Orthodox Church

Address
7825 W. Layton Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53220

Phone
(414) 282-1670

Email
FrGuregh@stjohnarmenianchurch.org

Pastor
Rev. Fr. Guregh Hambardzumyan

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