E-Sunday Bulletin of St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church
38-65 234th. St. Douglaston, NY, 11363
Sunday:
06/11/2017
ՀՈԳԵԳԱԼՈՒՍՏԷՆ ԵՏՔ Ա. ԿԻՐԱԿԻ - FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Sunday Readings:
1 Kings 18:29-46; 2 Kings 2:1-15; James 5:16-20; Luke 4:25-30
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Join us in worship this Sunday
Morning Service 10:00 AM
Divine Liturgy 10:45 AM - Sermon 11:45 AM
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Մասնակցեցէք Ս. Պատարագին
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Առաւօտեան Ժամերգութիւն 10։00
Ս. Պատարագ 10։45- Քարոզ 11։45
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News From St. Sarkis Church
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Լուրեր Ս. Սարգիս Եկեղեցիէն
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50 Years of Priesthood and 53 Years of Sacred Music
Reported by Deborah Agopian and Lena Felice
On Sunday , June 4th, the St. Sarkis Church Community was honored with the presence of His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, who attended Church Services as he occasionally does. However, this Sunday was different because June 4th marked the 50th anniversary of His ordination to the holy priesthood (June 4, 1967). The Pastor, the Board of Trustees and Auxiliary bodies of the Church worked together to host a surprise event to celebrate this important milestone. Although The Armenian Prelacy is planning to commemorate this paramount achievement formally, in the month of November, this Sunday's event was a prelude to the upcoming one in November.
Veh Bezdikian, the Master of Ceremonies, began the program and spoke about his experience with Serpazan. He then invited Harry Seoylemezian who spoke on behalf of the Executive Council of The Armenian Prelacy by highlighting the leadership qualities of Serpazan in various parishes of the Armenian Prelacy. Mr. Krikor Nercessian, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, also spoke kind words and emphasized how Serpazan has a positive impact on St. Sarkis Church.
Fr. Nareg Terterian thanked everyone for organizing this wonderful event. He especially thanked Serpazan for the inspiration he provides through his exemplary leadership and presented Serpazan with a cross pin engraved with the date on the back.
His Grace Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian reminisced his days as a Seminarian and how he was a candle bearer 50 years ago when Oshagan was becoming a priest. He also enthusiastically spoke about the 50th ordination anniversary celebration honoring His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan this Fall. Following his encouraging speech, Naomi Megerian gracefully recited an anthology of Armenian poems.
Oshagan Serpazan thanked everyone and expressed how this verse from Matthew 22:37 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." kept Him going for all these years.
The Main Hall was filled with parish members indulging in live music played by Mr. Ashot Soghomonyan while savoring an appetizing luncheon. The Organizing Committee tended to every detail of the event and made it look effortless in such a short time.
One of the highlight of the day was the performance of
Datevig
Choir conducted by Ms. Haigouhi Megerian. A group of seventeen boys and girls sang the Sharagans. It was like watching beautiful angels sing. Not only did these children's parents feel proud, but the performance was moving for all of the parishioners and clergy as well.
Datevig
was recently formed and in this short period of time, these children delivered a beautiful selection of Armenian Hymns. Serpazan was so moved that He expressed his wish to be the first one to celebrate the Divine Liturgy with
Datevig
choir singing Badarak.
Another reason to celebrate was to recognize Gail D'Onofrio. Gail served as the choir organist at St. Sarkis Church and recently retired after 53 years of service. The Pastor remarked that it is rare to find a parishioner for 50 years that continues to serve and inspires others. Deacon Frank Kabarajian communicated Gail's incredible contributions to the St. Sarkis Community. Deborah Agopian, as a young voice, spoke about how Gail's been an inspiration in her life and presented her with a gift on behalf of the choir. The Ladies Guild also acknowledged her with a bouquet of flowers and cake. Mrs. D'Onofrio sincerely thanked everyone including the choir directors throughout the 53 years along with Juliette Milian and Haigouhi Megerian as organists. She also thanked all the Pastors of St. Sarkis Church (Der Asoghik Kelejian, Hayr Anoushavan and Der Nareg Terterian). She also thanked Serpazan for the certificate and concluded her speech by thanking her beautiful family.
The day couldn't have ended any sweeter. A selection of tasty desserts was served at each table along with His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan's anniversary cake.
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| North America Youth Gathering |
On June 9th, 2017, three teens (Nevair Oranjian, Christapor and Shant Megherian) from St. Sarkis Community are taking a trip to Canada. They will be representing The Armenian Prelacy and St. Sarkis Church. U Turn is organized by AREC (Armenian Religious Education Council) under the Auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Papken Tcharian Prelate of Canada.
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Nothing can replace the experience of attending church on Sundays and being part of the Divine Liturgy celebration. However, you can listen to the sermons that was delivered at St. Sarkis Church last Sunday by Fr. Nareg Terterian.
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| The Podcast with Fr. Nareg Terterian - Season III - Episode 14 (95) |
Season III - Episode 14 (95):
Coverage of the NRA and Remembering Chris Cornell
In this Episode:
- Opening Prayer
- Remembering Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, and a discussion on mental health
- An Interview with Newly Elected Council Member Harry Seolemezyan and NRA Delegate Nayda Voskerijian on the Prelacy's NRA 2017.
- Bible Reflection
- Hymn Of The Day
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Early Bird Registration Ends This Sunday
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As the demand for our program continues to grow, so do we!
This year, we are again offering two weeks at St. Sarkis Summer Camp.
We have extended the camp by an hour (dismissal 3 o'clock) and have added
breakfast providing three nourishing meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Snack) each day!
The camp provides a physically, emotionally and spiritually healthy environment in which young Armenian-American Christians can grow and flourish as they learn about and develop a deeper understanding of their Armenian faith and culture.
In achieving its goal to offer all youth a fulfilling experience, this year's program focuses on a well-rounded blend of Armenian religion, music, arts, drama and fellowship, together with sports and Zumba.
Special activities include rock wall, game truck, laser tag, water slides, magic show, fun bus, petting zoo, dinosaur rocks, bubble master, Lego workshop and cooking classes. We will also be taking trips to the Cradle of Aviation and bowling at AMF Sheridan Lanes.
St. Sarkis Camp invites all children to experience a place where Armenian faith and culture is nurtured and nourished, a place every child can call "home."
The campers are under the constant supervision and care of qualified counselors. Our instructors and staff strive to help each child reach his/her potential through success-oriented experiences.
We look forward to seeing our campers and welcome new faces!
In efforts to make the 12th year of St. Sarkis Summer Camp an unforgettable experience, we are seeking sponsors for various activities. We thank you for your generosity and support. Donations can be made at the church office or by calling 718.224.2275.
Summer Camp Sponsorship Opportunity
Petting Zoo Comes To You.................................................. $395
(Sponsored by Michael & Nouneh Gostanian)
Magic Show...................................................................... $295
(Sponsored by the Balian/Nenejian Boys)
Game Truck...................................................................... $450
(Sponsored by the Balian/Nenejian Boys)
Laser Tag......................................................................... $450
(Sponsored by John & Salpi Megerian)
We Bring The Museum To You.............................................. $575
(Sponsored by Makrouhi Kalayjian)
Fun Bus............................................................................ $375
(Sponsored by Alex & Natalie Meneshian)
Bubble Master.................................................................... $350
Rockwall............................................................................ $795
(Sponsored by Veh & Arpi Bezdikian)
Lego Workshop................................................................... $260
(Sponsored by Siranush Jamgotchian & Daughters)
Inflatable Water Slides.. .................................................... $1,000
(Sponsored by Demirdjan/Cava Families)
Sport Supplies................................................................... $500
Camp T-Shirts..................................................................... $600
(Sponsored by the Mr. & Mrs. Harout Khatchadourian )
Field Trip Bus #1................................................................. $420
Field Trip Bus #2................................................................. $420
Field Trip Bus #3................................................................. $420
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| Datevig Choir Continues This Saturday |
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Bible Readings
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Աստուածաշնչական Ընթերցումներ
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A READING FROM THE SECOND BOOK OF KINGS (2.1-15)
And it came about when the LORD was about to take up Elijah by a whirlwind to heaven, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. Elijah said to Elisha, "Stay here please, for the LORD has sent me as far as Bethel." But Elisha said, "As the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you." So they went down to Bethel. Then the sons of the prophets who were at Bethel came out to Elisha and said to him, "Do you know that the LORD will take away your master from over you today?" And he said, "Yes, I know; be still."
Elijah said to him, "Elisha, please stay here, for the LORD has sent me to Jericho." But he said, "As the LORD lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you." So they came to Jericho. The sons of the prophets who were at Jericho approached Elisha and said to him, "Do you know that the LORD will take away your master from over you today?" And he answered, "Yes, I know; be still." Then Elijah said to him, "Please stay here, for the LORD has sent me to the Jordan." And he said, "As the LORD lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you." So the two of them went on.
Now fifty men of the sons of the prophets went and stood opposite them at a distance, while the two of them stood by the Jordan. Elijah took his mantle and folded it together and struck the waters, and they were divided here and there, so that the two of them crossed over on dry ground.
When they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, "Ask what I shall do for you before I am taken from you." And Elisha said, "Please, let a double portion of your spirit be upon me." He said, "You have asked a hard thing. Nevertheless, if you see me when I am taken from you, it shall be so for you; but if not, it shall not be so." As they were going along and talking, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire and horses of fire which separated the two of them. And Elijah went up by a whirlwind to heaven. Elisha saw it and cried out, "My father, my father, the chariots of Israel and its horsemen!" And he saw Elijah no more. Then he took hold of his own clothes and tore them in two pieces. He also took up the mantle of Elijah that fell from him and returned and stood by the bank of the Jordan. He took the mantle of Elijah that fell from him and struck the waters and said, "Where is the LORD, the God of Elijah?" And when he also had struck the waters, they were divided here and there; and Elisha crossed over.
Now when the sons of the prophets who were at Jericho opposite him saw him, they said, "The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha." And they came to meet him and bowed themselves to the ground before him.
ԹԱԳԱՒՈՐՈՒԹԵԱՆ ՉՈՐՐՈՐԴ ԳԻՐՔԷՆ (2.1-15)
Երբոր հասաւ ժամանակը երբ Տէրը մրրիկով երկինք պիտի բարձրացնէր Եղիան, Եղիա եւ Եղիսէ Գաղգաղայէն մեկնեցան: Եղիա Եղիսէին ըսաւ.- Հո՛ս մնա, Տէրը զիս Բեթէլ կը ղրկէ:
Եղիսէ պատասխանեց.- Վկայ ըլլայ կենդանի Տէրը. կ՚երդնում քու կեանքովդ, թէ պիտի չթողում քեզ:
Բեթէլ եկան: Բեթէլ բնակող մարգարէները խումբով եկան Եղիսէի եւ ըսին.- Գիտե՞ս որ Տէրը այսօր քեզմէ պիտի առնէ Եղիան՝ քու տէրդ: Գիտեմ, այդ մասին մի՛ խօսիք,- պատասխանեց Եղիսէ: Ապա Եղիա Եղիսէի ըսաւ.- Հո՛ս մնա, Տէրը զիս Երիքով կը ղրկէ: Եւ ան պատասխանեց.- Վկայ ըլլայ կենդանի Տէրը. կ՚երդնում քու կեանքովդ, թէ պիտի չթողում քեզ:
Եւ Երիքով եկան: Երիքով բնակող մարգարէները խումբով մօտեցան Եղիսէի եւ ըսին.- Գիտե՞ս որ Տէրը այսօր քեզմէ պիտի առնէ Եղիան՝ քու տէրդ:
Գիտեմ, մի՛ խօսիք այդ մասին,- պատասխանեց Եղիսէ: Եղիա Եղիսէի ըսաւ.- Հո՛ս մնա, Տէրը զիս Յորդանան կը ղրկէ:
Եղիսէ պատասխանեց.- Վկայ ըլլայ կենդանի Տէրը. կ՚երդնում քու կեանքովդ, թէ պիտի չթողում քեզ:
Եւ երկուքը միասին գացին: Մարգարէներու խումբէն յիսուն հոգի հետեւեցան անոնց մինչեւ Յորդանան գետը: Եղիա եւ Եղիսէ գետեզրին կանգ առին, իսկ միւսները կանգնեցան քիչ մը հեռու: Եղիա իր վերարկուն հանեց, ծալլեց զայն եւ անով զարկաւ ջուրերուն: Ջուրերը այս ու այն կողմ բաժնուեցան, եւ անոնք երկուքով անցան ցամաք տեղէն:
Երբ անցան, Եղիա ըսաւ.- Եղիսէ՛, քանի դեռ հետդ եմ՝ խնդրէ՛ ինչ որ կրնամ ընել քեզի:
Խնդրեմ, մարգարէական հոգիէդ կրկին բաժին թող ժառանգեմ*,- պատասխանեց Եղիսէ:
Դժուար բան խնդրեցիր,- ըսաւ Եղիա,- բայց պիտի ստանաս զայն, եթէ տեսնես իմ երկինք բարձրացուիլս. այլապէս պիտի չստանաս:
Եւ մինչ խօսելով կ՚երթային, ահա յանկարծ հրեղէն ձիերով կառք մը իրարմէ բաժնեց Եղիան ու Եղիսէն, եւ Եղիա մրրիկով երկինք բարձրացաւ: Եղիսէ տեսաւ եւ աղաղակեց. «Հա՜յր, հա՜յր, ահա Իսրայէլի կառքն ու հեծեալները». եւ այլեւս չտեսաւ զայն: Ուստի քաշեց, պատռեց իր վերարկուն, զայն երկու կտորի վերածելով: Ապա վերցուց Եղիայի վերարկուն որ իր վրայ ինկաւ, եւ դարձաւ Յորդանան գետին եզերքը: Առաւ Եղիայի վերարկուն եւ ջուրերուն զարկաւ, բայց անոնք չբաժնուեցան: Այն ատեն գոչեց. «Ո՞ւր ես, Տէ՛ր, Եղիայի Աստուածը», եւ դարձեալ ջուրերուն զարկաւ: Ջուրերը այս ու այն կողմ բաժնուեցան եւ Եղիսէ անցաւ միւս կողմ:
Երբ Երիքովի մարգարէները դիմացէն տեսան զինք, ըսին. «Եղիայի հոգին Եղիսէի վրայ հանգչեցաւ»: Գացին դիմաւորեցին զինք եւ մինչեւ գետին խոնարհեցան իր առջեւ:
THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO LUKE (4.25-30)
I assure you that there were many widows in Israel in Elijah's time, when the sky was shut for three and a half years and there was a severe famine throughout the land. Yet Elijah was not sent to any of them, but to a widow in Zarephath in the region of Sidon. And there were many in Israel with leprosy in the time of Elisha the prophet, yet not one of them was cleansed-only Naaman the Syrian."
All the people in the synagogue were furious when they heard this. They got up, drove him out of the town, and took him to the brow of the hill on which the town was built, in order to throw him down the cliff. But he walked right through the crowd and went on his way.
ՅԻՍՈՒՍ ՔՐԻՍՏՈՍԻ ԱՒԵՏԱՐԱՆԸ ԸՍՏ ՂՈՒԿԱՍԻ (4.25-30)
Ձեզի օրինակներով խօսիմ: Իսրայէլի մէջ բազմաթիւ այրիներ կային Եղիայի օրերուն, երբ երեքուկէս տարի երկինքը չանձրեւեց եւ ամբողջ երկրին մէջ սաստիկ սով տիրեց: Բայց Եղիա անոնցմէ ոեւէ մէկուն չղրկուեցաւ, այլ ղրկուեցաւ Սիդոնի մօտիկ Սարեփթա գիւղը բնակող այրի կնոջ մը: Նոյնպէս, Եղիսէ մարգարէի օրերուն Իսրայէլի մէջ բազմաթիւ բորոտներ կային, բայց անոնցմէ ոչ մէկը բժշկուեցաւ, այլ միայն Նէեման անունով ասորի մը:
Այս ակնարկութիւնները լսելով՝ ժողովարանին մէջ գտնուողները բարկութեամբ լեցուեցան: Ելան, Յիսուսը քաղաքէն դուրս հանեցին եւ գահավէժ ընելու նպատակով զայն տարին մինչեւ կատարը այն լերան, որուն վրայ շինուած էր իրենց քաղաքը: Բայց Յիսուս անոնց մէջէն անցաւ գնաց:
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Remembrance Of The Prophet Elijah
This Sunday, June 11th, the Armenian Church commemorates Elijah, the Messianic prophet of the Old Testament recorded in 1 and 2 Kings. Elijah was the greatest prophet in the Old Testament and therefore his feast day falls on a Sunday. He appeared along with Moses at the Transfiguration as the prophet of life and the new covenant; Moses was representative of the old covenant. The Armenian Church (like all the Eastern churches) holds Elijah in the highest esteem. Most importantly, Elijah did not experience death, but was taken to heaven, like the Holy Mother of God. He is mentioned in the Armenian hymn Ee Verin, sung during the Requiem Service.
"Receive us in Jerusalem above, in the dwellings of the angels, in Eden, the paradise where Enoch and Elijah live worthily resplendent in dove-like purity and in old age. O merciful Lord, have mercy upon the souls of ours who have fallen asleep."
(From the Armenian hymn Ee Verin Yerousaghem (Receive us in Jerusalem above), sung during the Requiem Service.)
Saints Hripsime And Gayane And Their Companions
This Monday and Tuesday, June 12 and 13, the Armenian Church commemorates the virgin saints Hripsime and Gayane and their companions. Thirty-three nuns, led by Gayane, left Rome and sought refuge in Armenia hoping to escape the Roman Emperor who desired one of the nuns, the beautiful Hripsime. In Armenia, King Dertad became captivated by Hripsime's beauty and sought to wed her. She refused. Enraged, the king had Hripsime (and the other nuns) imprisoned and tortured to death.
When Gregory was released from his imprisonment in the deep pit (Khor Virab) he built chapels over the relics of the nuns, which Catholicos Sahag Bartev later renovated. During the 7th century, churches were built over both sites. The church dedicated to Saint Hripsime, built by Catholicos Gomidas, is considered to be an architectural masterpiece and influenced the future course of Armenian architecture. Catholicos Gomidas also wrote a sharagan (hymn) in their memory-the well-known Antsink Nviryalk (Dedicated Beings).
The two churches, as well as a third (Shoghakat) are in the city of Etchmiadzin (Vagharshapat), not far from the complex of buildings that comprise the Holy Mother See of Etchmiadzin, designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.
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| Baby's 40th Day Dedication Service |
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SEVAG RAFFI SHISHMANIAN, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Vahram and Nathaly Shishmanian was brought to church for the 40th day dedication service, according to the rites of the Armenian Church. We welcome baby Sevag to the life of the Church and hope to see him soon for the Sacrament of Baptism.
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-SAREEN HAMAMDJIAN the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Arman and Madlen Hamamdjian was baptized on June 3, 2017. Her Godfather was Toros Massarlian.
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Mrs. Alis Dulgerian, Mr. & Mrs. Aret Dulgerian and Mr. & Mrs. Talin Conti request requiem service for the soul of their beloved husband, father and grandfather
HARUTIUN DULGERIAN (40th day memorial service).
Mrs. Agavni Bodriguian and daughter Silvia request requiem service for the soul of their beloved husband and father
EDUARD BODRIGUIAN (7th year memorial service).
Dr. & Mrs. Ervant and Zabel Nishanian and sons Levon and Aram request requiem service for the souls of their beloved parents and grandparents
MADLEN and
VAHE NISHANIAN, beloved uncles EDWARD
BODRIGUIAN and
BARUIR GARABEDIAN, beloved grandparents and great grandparents
KHOREN and
LUCIA GARABEDIAN and
IVAN and
MARIA BRAJKOVICH.
Mr. & Mrs. George and Katia Tavitian and sons Andre and Christian request requiem service for the soul of their beloved brother, brother in-law and uncle
ARTHUR TAVITIAN (30th year memorial service).
Mr. Magar Voskerijian, Mr. & Mrs. Jirair and Nora Mengouchian and children Erica and James request requiem service for the soul of their beloved wife, mother and grandmother
ANNIE VOSKERIJIAN (40th day memorial service).
Տէր եւ Տիկին Անդրանիկ եւ Մարի Եագուպեան հոգեհանգիստ կը խնդրեն իրենց եղբօր ԱՇՈՏ ԲԱԼՈՒՐԵԱՆի մահուան 4-րդ տարելիցին առթիւ ինչպէս նաեւ ՍՕՆԱ ԲԱԼՈՒՐԵԱՆի մահուան 40ունքին առթիւ ԲԱԼՈՒՐԵԱՆ եւ ԵԱԳՈՒՊԵԱՆ ընտանիքներու ննջեցեալներու հոգիներուն ի հանգիստ։
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There will be no Ladies Guild Fellowship Hour this Sunday.
The Saturday School Year End Hantes Reception will be held in the Main Hall following the children's performance in the Sanctuary.
The reception is hosted by the PTA of Suzanne and Hovsep Hagopian Saturday School.
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- June 11, 2017 - Saturday School Year End Hantes
- July 10 - 21, 2017 - Summer Camp Program
-October 15, 2017 - Book Presentation by Adrine Alexanian
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Adds From Sister Organizations
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