ST. JOHN ARMENIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH OF MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

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Armenian Churches in the Midwest Area

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

December 14, 2024

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.

FEAST OF THE NATIVITY & EPIPHANY 2025

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

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

December 16, 2024

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.

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This Week in Armenian History

December 16, 2024

BIRTH OF HOVHANNESS BADALIAN

Badalian was born on December 15, 1924, in the village of Shavarin, near Hamadan (Iran). His parents were from the Armenian village of Gardabad near Urmia and had become refugees when the Ottoman army invaded northwestern Iran during World War I.

He attended the Armenian school in Baghdad, and in 1936 he returned to Iran, and started singing in composer Nicol Galanderian’s choir in Tehran. In the Iranian capital, he studied and performed with Hambardzum Grigorian. During the repatriation of post-World War II, Badalian left Iran and settled in Soviet Armenia to study music. He attended the Romanos Melikian Music College in Yerevan. In 1949 he joined the Tatoul Altunian Folk Dance and Song Ensemble (1949-1954) as soloist and in 1954 he went to the Folk Music Instruments Ensemble of the Public Radio, where he would perform as a soloist until the end of his life. He also taught at Gomidas State Conservatory (1982-2001).

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։

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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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