E-Sunday Bulletin of St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church
38-65 234th. St. Douglaston, NY, 11363
Sunday:
06/18/2017
Հոգեգալուստէն Ետք Բ. Կիրակի - Տօն Ս. Էջմիածնի -
Second Sunday after Pentecost - Feast of Holy Echmiadzin
Sunday Readings:
Proverbs 9:1-6; Zechariah 3:7-4:9; Hebrews 9:1-10; John 10:22-30
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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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Honor the father figures in your life by reflecting on fathers in the Bible. From human fathers to our Heavenly Father, here are a few New Testament passages focusing on fatherly love, patience, wisdom and faith.
Joseph, the Earthly Father of Jesus
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This was how the birth of Jesus Christ took place. His mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, but before they were married, she found out that she was going to have a baby by the Holy Spirit. Joseph was a man who always did what was right, but he did not want to disgrace Mary publicly; so he made plans to break the engagement privately. While he was thinking about this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, 'Joseph, descendant of David, do not be afraid to take Mary to be your wife. For it is by the Holy Spirit that she has conceived. She will have a son, and you will name him Jesus--because he will save his people from their sins.' ... So when Joseph woke up, he married Mary, as the angel of the Lord had told him to." Matthew 1.18
Father of the Prodigal Son
"'He was still a long way from home when his father saw him; his heart was filled with pity, and he ran, threw his arms around his son, and kissed him. "Father," the son said, "I have sinned against God and against you. I am no longer fit to be called your son." But the father called to his servants. "Hurry!" he said. "Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and shoes on his feet. Then go and get the prize calf and kill it, and let us celebrate with a feast! For this son of mine was dead, but now he is alive; he was lost, but now he has been found."' And so the feasting began." Luke 15.20
Our Heavenly Father
"[Jesus] looked up to heaven and said, 'Father, the hour has come. Give glory to your Son, so that the Son may give glory to you. For you gave him authority over all people, so that he might give eternal life to all those you gave him. And eternal life means to know you, the only true God, and to know Jesus Christ, whom you sent. I have shown your glory on earth; I have finished the work you gave me to do. Father! Give me glory in your presence now, the same glory I had with you before the world was made.'" John 17.1
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Another Great School Year for Suzanne & Hovsep Hagopian Saturday School
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Another Great School Year for Suzanne & Hovsep Hagopian Saturday School
On Sunday, June 11th, 2017 following the Divine Liturgy, St. Sarkis Suzanne & Hovsep Hagopian Saturday School held their year end Hantes. These talented students wonderfully performed for their parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles including for Anoushavan Serpazan and Hayr Zareh Sarkissian, in the church sanctuary. The program included Armenian poetry and musical performances.
During the second part of the program, Mrs. Nairy Zohrabian Principal of the school presented the Kindergarten students their moving-up diplomas and plush graduation Teddy Bears. Mrs. Nairy Zohrabian recognized all the teachers and thanked them for their dedication for making this year a great success.
Fr. Nareg Terterian was pleased to share the growing number of students every year, by virtue of every one's effort, enthusiasm and hard work. He thanked Mrs. Nairy and all the teachers for orchestrating such a beautiful recital. Reflecting on the setting of the Hantes that was held in the sanctuary Fr. Nareg said that the church has been a promoter of the Armenian culture since day one and therefore, we cannot separate the Armenian Church from the Armenian Culture. We are one unit and that the help of the parents is crucial to maintain our spiritual and cultural life.
Anoushavan Serpazan compared the number of 36 students, from the younger grades, to the Armenian alphabet and validated that without our alphabet we wouldn't have retained our Armenian language and heritage. He reminded us to always recognize and give thanks to Suzanne and Hovsep Hagopian. Their generosity touched many lives and organizations including St. Sarkis Church and school. He praised the parents for the sacrifice they make for their children's bright future.
Following the program the PTA prepared a lovely fellowship. We thank our devoted parents as well.
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The Armenian Prelacy of Canada hosted a seminar called "U-Turn" from June 9-11, in Kingston, Ontario. One hundred young adults from Montreal, Toronto, California attended, along with Ms. Nevair Oranjian, Mr. Christapor Megherian, and Mr. Shant Megherian, who represented the Eastern Prelacy and St. Sarkis Church of Douglaston, New York.
As the theme of the seminar was making a U-Turn within the eyes of the church, throughout the weekend participants were given the opportunity to renew themselves in front of God. After morning service on Saturday, attendees were given a passage from 2 Corinthians 7:2-4 about warning systems to review and reflect upon. The day continued with lectures about our faith and the struggles we face that could result in a U-Turn back to God. Rev. Dr. George Leylegian, from the Bahamas, discussed the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12. He defined the beatitudes and explained how each depicts levels of spiritual and physical suffering, and reviewed the relation between the beatitudes and the sins read during confession. The next lecture, by Reverend Father Paul Guirgis, a Coptic priest, was about addictions in our lives, and how God assists us to recover from addictions through prayer and faith. Rev. Father Guirgis spoke about the types, causes, effects, and the cycles of addiction. The theme of U-Turn was depicted through a skit presented by members of AREC of Canada showing that even though we are tempted by many sources in our lives, we still can return back to the church, and God will help us renew ourselves.
Attendees did not only listen to lectures, they also engaged in fellowship hoursand various recreational activities. Evenings provided time for friendships to form during the barbeque, campfire, dance, and karaoke sessions. Fellowship hours were some of the best times spent over the course of the weekend, as Armenians from North America and Canada connected with not only each other, but with their spirituality and culture.
The weekend came to an end with the Divine Liturgy celebrated by Rev. Fr. Vartan Tashjian and sermon delivered by Archbishop Papken Tcharian, Prelate of Canada. Archbishop Tcharian spoke about renewal in our lives through our strong faith and connection with God. He said that the warning signals we receive from God are the ones that will help us live our lives as purely as we can, and that even if we stumble, we can make that U-Turn and renew ourselves in the eyes of the Lord. (Reported by Nevair Oranjian)
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| Friends of St. Sarkis Church |
On Thursday, June 15
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, 2017, friends of St. Sarkis Church attended the 50
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birthday celebration of City Councilman Paul Vallone which was held at Bourbon Street Restaurant located in Bayside Queens. This was a great opportunity for us to get to know Mr. Vallone personally and we had the opportunity to meet his family including his Armenian wife Annmarie and his mother-in-law Zizi.
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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, art class, 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!
As a result of our generous supporters, our St. Sarkis Summer Camp is looking better than ever! We have a few more spots available to make
the 12th year of St. Sarkis Summer Camp an unforgettable experience. We are seeking for sponsors for Art Classes, Zumba Classes, Pizza Lunches and transportation services. We thank you for your kind generosity and support.
Donations can be made at the church office.
Summer Camp Sponsorship Opportunity
Thank you to our main sponsors,
Mr. & Mrs. Antranig Boudakian
for their loyal
and generous donations, for believing in our program and helping it thrive
through
these past 12 years...........................................................$2000
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
(Sponsored by The Ladies Guild of St. Sarkis Church)
Art Classes ..........................................................................$500
Zumba Classes.....................................................................$260
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
(Sponsored by Alain & Mayda Artinian)
Camp T-Shirts..................................................................... $600
(Sponsored by the Mr. & Mrs. Harout Khatchadourian )
Pizza Lunch #1.....................................................................$175
Pizza Lunch #2.....................................................................$175
Transportation for Field Trip #1......................................... $420
Transportation for Field Trip #2......................................... $420
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Bible Readings
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Աստուածաշնչական Ընթերցումներ
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THE EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL TO THE HEBREWS (9.1-10)
Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. A tabernacle was set up. In its first room were the lampstand, the table and the consecrated bread; this was called the Holy Place. Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, which had the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. This ark contained the gold jar of manna, Aaron's staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. Above the ark were the cherubim of the Glory, overshadowing the atonement cover. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.
When everything had been arranged like this, the priests entered regularly into the outer room to carry on their ministry. But only the high priest entered the inner room, and that only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. The Holy Spirit was showing by this that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. This is an illustration for the present time, indicating that the gifts and sacrifices being offered were not able to clear the conscience of the worshiper. They are only a matter of food and drink and various ceremonial washings-external regulations applying until the time of the new order.
ՊՕՂՈՍ ԱՌԱՔԵԱԼԻ ՆԱՄԱԿԸ ԵԲՐԱՅԵՑԻՆԵՐՈՒՆ (9.1-10)
Արդարեւ, առաջին Ուխտը իրեն յատուկ պաշտամունքի կանոններ եւ երկրաւոր սրբարան մը ունէր, երկու վրաններէ բաղկացած: Նախ կար արտաքին վրանը, Սրբութիւն կոչուած, ուր կային աշտանակը եւ առաջաւորութեան հացերուն սեղանը: Ապա երկրորդ վարագոյրին ետին կար միւս վրանը, Սրբութիւն Սրբութեանց կոչուած, ուր կային ոսկեայ սեղանը՝ խունկ ծխելու համար եւ ուխտի Տապանակը՝ ներսէն ու դուրսէն ոսկեպատ, որուն մէջ կը պահուէին մանանայով լեցուն ոսկեայ սափորը, Ահարոնի ծաղկած գաւազանը եւ ուխտի տասնաբանեայ պատուիրաններուն քարէ տախտակները: Տապանակին վրայ կային Աստուծոյ փառքը ներկայացնող քերովբէները, որոնք իրենց թեւերով հովանի կ՚ընէին Քաւութիւն կոչուած կափարիչին վրայ: Ուրիշ մանրամասնութիւններու մասին խօսիլ չեմ ուզեր հիմա:
Սրբարանը այդպէս յարդարուած էր ուրեմն: Քահանաներ պաշտամունքը կատարելու համար մշտականօրէն կը մտնէին առաջին վրանը: Բայց երկրորդ վրանը միայն քահանայապետը կը մտնէր տարին մէկ անգամ, այն ալ՝ իր եւ ժողովուրդի անգիտութեամբ գործած մեղքերուն փոխարէն զոհի արիւնը մատուցանելու համար Աստուծոյ: Այդ բոլորով Սուրբ Հոգին ցոյց կու տար թէ որքան ատեն որ արտաքին վրանը կանգուն կը մնար՝ բուն Սրբարանին մուտքը մեր առջեւ փակ էր, ինչ որ խորհրդանշականօրէն կը ցուցնէ թէ ներկայիս այդ Սրբարանը բաց է մեր առջեւ: Այնտեղ մատուցուած նուէրներն ու զոհերը չէին կրնար մաքրել պաշտամունքը մատուցանողին խղճմտանքը, որովհետեւ միայն ուտելիքի, խմելիքի եւ մարմնական մաքրութեան համար սահմանուած պէսպէս լուացումներու կապուած էին: Եւ այդ կարգերը ի զօրու էին մինչեւ ուղղութեան, այսինքն նոր կարգերու հաստատման ժամանակը:
THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO JOHN (10.22-30)
Then came the Feast of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was in the temple area walking in Solomon's Colonnade. The Jews gathered around him, saying, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly."
Jesus answered, "I did tell you, but you do not believe. The miracles I do in my Father's name speak for me, but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand. I and the Father are one."
ՅԻՍՈՒՍ ՔՐԻՍՏՈՍԻ ԱՒԵՏԱՐԱՆԸ ԸՍՏ ՅՈՎՀԱՆՆԷՍԻ (10.22-30)
Ձմեռ էր. Երուսաղէմի մէջ տաճարին Նաւակատիքի տօնակատարութիւնը տեղի կ՚ունենար: Յիսուս տաճարին Սողոմոնի սրահին մէջ կ՚երթեւեկէր, երբ իր շուրջ հաւաքուեցան հրեաներ եւ հարցուցին. «Մինչեւ ե՞րբ մեր հոգին պիտի հանես. եթէ դուն ես Քրիստոսը՝ յստակ ըսէ՛ մեզի»:
Յիսուս պատասխանեց. «Արդէն իսկ ձեզի ըսած եմ, սակայն չէք հաւատար: Այն գործերը որ Հօրս անունով կը կատարեմ, անոնք իսկ կը վկայեն՝ թէ ո՛վ եմ ես: Բայց դուք չէք հաւատար, որովհետեւ իմ ոչխարներէս չէք: Ես ոչխարներս կը ճանչնամ. անոնք ձայնս կը լսեն եւ կը հետեւին ինծի, ու ես անոնց յաւիտենական կեանք կու տամ. անոնք բնաւ պիտի չկորսուին: Ո՛չ ոք պիտի կարենայ զանոնք յափշտակել իմ ձեռքէս: Հայրս այդ ոչխարները ինծի տուաւ, եւ ոչ ոք կրնայ յափշտակել զանոնք իմ Հօրս ձեռքէն, որովհետեւ Հայրս բոլորէն աւելի մեծ է: Ես եւ Հայրս մէկ ենք»:
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FEAST OF ST. GREGORY THE ILLUMINATOR: DELIVERANCE FROM THE PIT
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This Saturday, June 17, is the Feast of St. Gregory the Illuminator's deliverance from the pit (Khor Viraben Yelkuh). Gregory is revered as the patron saint of the Armenian Church. He is recognized and memorialized in both eastern and western hierarchical churches. The Armenian liturgical calendar reserves three feast days in his honor: Entrance into the pit; deliverance from the pit; and discovery of relics. In addition to these three days, there are several feast days to which he is closely connected, namely the feast days for Sts. Hripsimiantz, Sts. Gayaniantz, Shoghakat, Holy Etchmiadzin, and King Trdat. The Roman Catholic Church, Orthodox churches, and Oriental Orthodox churches have special days in their calendars for the veneration of St. Gregory, who is considered to be one of the Fathers of the early Christian church.
Gregory was condemned to the pit in 287 AD by King Trdat and the persecution of Christians began. After the martyrdom of a group of nuns who came to Armenia from Rome led by Hripsime and Gayane, Trdat was stricken with strange maladies. His sister, Khosrovidukht, had a dream that Gregory was the only person who could heal her brother. Miraculously, Gregory was still alive after many years in the pit, thanks to an angelic woman who lowered food and water into the pit each day. Gregory emerged from the pit; the king was healed and baptized, and he declared Christianity to be the official religion of Armenia.
Gregory was not the first to preach Christianity in Armenia. That distinction belongs to the apostles Thaddeus and Bartholomew who came to Armenia in the first century, and thus gave the Armenian Church its apostolic designation. Nevertheless, Gregory is revered and is considered by Armenians to be the father of their faith. Hundreds of churches have been built and named in his honor.
"The ancient calendars of the still undivided Church celebrated him [Gregory] on the same day in both the East and the West as a tireless apostle of truth and holiness. The father in faith of the whole Armenian people, St. Gregory still intercedes from heaven today, so that all the children of your great nation may at last gather round the one table prepared by Christ, the divine Shepherd of one flock."
Pope John Paul II in his "Apostolic Letter for the 1700th Anniversary of the Baptism of the Armenian People," issued February 2, 2001.
FEAST OF HOLY ETCHMIADZIN
This Sunday, June 18, is the Feast of Holy Mother Etchmiadzin, the cathedral built by St. Gregory after his deliverance from the pit, to the specifications he saw in a vision, and on the place marked by the Lord with a golden hammer. This feast day commemorates the establishment of the Armenian Church and the end of paganism.
Etchmiadzin is the oldest example of a four-altar, four-pillar, domes, cruciform church in Christian architecture. More than 1,700 years old, it is the oldest surviving Armenian Christian site. Relief sculptures on the exterior walls are some of the oldest examples of the Christian Armenian art of sculpting.
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NOLAN BURDUCEA the son of Mr. & Mrs. Alexandru and Danielle Burducea was baptized on June 10, 2017. His Godparents were Theo Trandafirescu and Adrienne Donahue. May the Grace of the Holy Spirit always be with Nolan.
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- Mrs. Milka Arabadjian, Mr. & Mrs. Eddie and Boudinka Arabadjian, Mrs. Milla and daughter Violet request requiem service for the soul of their beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather ARTENIK ARABADJIAN (40th day memorial service).
- Voskerijian, Tervizian, Minassian and Papaioannou families request requiem service for the soul of their beloved husband and father
GARO VOSKERIJIAN, husband, father and grandfather
HAGOP VOSKERIJIAN and
GARABED TERVIZIAN.
- Mrs. Maral Haratunian, Ms. Tamar Harutunian, Mr. & Mrs. Anto and Nanor Vartanian and children request requiem service of their beloved husband, father and grandfather
ANTRANIG HARUTUNIAN.
- The Community of St. Sarkis Church request requiem service for the soul of their beloved member
GEORGE MESROBIAN (7th day memorial service).
- Mrs. Isabella Holmquist and daughter Rebecca, Mr. & Mrs. Berge and Edda Mangikian, Mr. & Mrs. Berdj and Hilda Agopian and children Deborah and Peter request requiem service for the soul of their beloved husband, father, son, brother in-law, God father and uncle
ERIC HOLMQUIST. Also for the souls of all deceased member of
MANGIKIAN,
KIREMIDJIAN,
AGOPIAN and
HOLMQUIST families.
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Join St. Sarkis Church Ladies Guild Fellowship Hour every Sunday following Church services.
The Ladies Guild Coffee hour will be held in the Pagoumian Hall and is hosted by:
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Mrs. Juliette Milian
-Mrs. Anush Dirielyan
-Mrs. Maral Harutunian
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- July 10 - 21, 2017 - Summer Camp Program
- August 13, 2017 - Asdvadzadzin
- September 17, 2017 - Exaltation of the Holy Cross
- September 17, 2017 - Annual Picnic
- October 15, 2017 - Book Presentation by Adrine Alexanian
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Adds From Sister Organizations
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