E-Sunday Bulletin of St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church
38-65 234th. St. Douglaston, NY, 11363
Sunday: 10/21/2018
ԽԱՉՎԵՐԱՑԷՆ ԵՏՔ Ե. ԿԻՐԱԿԻ - SIXTH SUNDAY OF THE EXALTATION
Sunday Readings:
Isaiah 20:2-21:6; Galatians 4:3-18; Luke 4:14-23
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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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A Successful Fundraiser at St. Sarkis Church
written by
Annette Givelekian
On October 13, 2018 Saint Sarkis Church launched their first fundraising event to support the New School Expansion Project. The event was held in the Chadirdjian Hall. This new expansion project is very much needed for the increasing demand for space due to our continued growth of student population. The Susanne and Hovsep Hagopian Saturday School has 97 students, and the Sunday school has 50 students. This is a very good problem to have. For this special fundraising event we knew we needed something a little different and special therefore we had the Elie Berberian Band from Canada perform.
Elie and his band arrived right after their flights landed to set up the sound system. When asked if he wanted to hear our students sing during music class, Elie's face lit up. He said he would love to. He surprised our principal, teachers and students by joining them in some of their songs. The kids were so excited and happy to have gotten the opportunity to meet him and sing with him. When the video of the children singing with Elie was posted on-line, it went viral with over 10,000 views.
The night of the event we had guests from New York and New Jersey, and you could feel the excitement in the air because we knew we were in for a treat with Elie's amazing voice. The event began with a speech from Annette Givelekian Co-Chair of the event with Natalie Meneshian Co-Chair at her side. The speech was about the importance of our youth and to support all institutions that help our youth keep the Armenian, language, religion and culture alive. The Saturday and Sunday Schools, event sponsors, raffle prize donors along with the incredible committee were all thanked for all their hard work and donations. Der Nareg Terterian also made a moving speech and blessed our table.
Right after the speeches, Elie started singing and within seconds the crowd was up on their feet dancing. The night was filled with fun, laughter, dancing, enjoying the wonderful appetizers, food and dessert table. Every where you looked you saw smiles. As the night progressed Elie honored the crowd with some patriotic songs. The crowd was not only mesmerized, but also deeply touched. Hands started going up and pledges started to come in for the Expansion Project for the Schools. In seemed the more Elie Berberian sang, the more donations were coming in. I cannot describe the feeling in the room. It was magical. Elie and the band continued to sing our patriotic songs until 2:30 in the morning. Even though the whole evening was wonderful, the ending was probably what will be remembered by those that attended the most.
We would like to acknowledge the following donors for their generosity:
| Megerian Family |
$2000.00 |
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Mr. & Mrs. Ruben & Hasmig Daglyan
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$1,000.00
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Mr. & Mrs. Vahe & Elsie Halajian
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$1,000.00
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Anonymous
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$1,000.00
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Dr. & Mrs. Vahan & Maggie Kouyoumdjian
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$1,000.00
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Mr. & Mrs. Doug & Talar Aprahamian
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$500.00
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Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Coharig Barsamian
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$500.00
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Mr. & Mrs. Koko & Nyrie Bedrossian
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$500.00
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Mr. & Mrs. Veh & Arpine Bezdikian
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$500.00
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Ms. Tamar Kahvedjian
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$500.00
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Khatchadourian & Nenejian Families
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$500.00
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Dr. & Mrs. Garo & Rubina Nazarian
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$500.00
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Dr. & Mrs. Raffi & Nairy Zohrabian
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$500.00
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Mr. & Mrs. Raffi & Jeanette Nenejian
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$300.00
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Ms. Zara Ingilizian
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$300.00
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Mr. & Mrs. Egishe Iskanderian
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$200.00
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"Enriching Your Marriage" Workshop at St. Sarkis Church - Session 2
Reported by Mrs. Lara Milian Bardizbanian
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Fifteen couples participated in this week's "Enriching Your Marriage" course at St. Sarkis. This was the second of five sessions in the series. Guests and their children were welcomed in the main hall with a delicious homemade dinner prepared by Tsoler Babikian Janian. Then the children remained downstairs to do homework and play, while the couples went to Pagoumian Hall to take part in the course.
Presented by Der Nareg, this week focused on connecting in a relationship, specifically in terms of intimacy.
The definition of intimacy was approached as truly knowing your partner and never ceasing to know about them, this being a key component in nourishing a relationship. Der Nareg explained through several examples how it's important to know our attachment style and that of our partner's. This plays a huge role in how couples communicate and engage during problems in a relationship. Participants were asked to describe themselves, as we get to better know ourselves we allow our partners to better understand us too. Der Nareg offered an insightful explanation of the difference between complaining vs. criticizing, how complaining is a healthy way to vocalize our experience while criticizing is a dangerous option that leads to unhealthy communication. The couples were presented with a series of new questions this week to discuss at home to help facilitate open, real dialogue. The questions focused on conflicts, things that nourish a relationship, children, sexual intimacy, money and past experiences.
Der Nareg also encouraged couples to pray with each other, to hear the desires of each other's heart, this being the ultimate form of intimacy. Next week's session will focus on compatibility and ways to approach challenges as growing individuals in a relationship.
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| Autumn Harvest Festival Tomorrow |
| Salt and Light Session Tonight |
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Dear St. Sarkis Church Parishioners,
We greatly appreciate and thank you for your dedicated service and continued support in making Saint Sarkis Church a vibrant spiritual and cultural center serving the needs of the Armenian Community. We invite you to join the growing number of parishioners who are dues paying members of our church. As such, you will be part of a devoted group of parishioners serving the church and community and participating in the decisions shaping the future of St. Sarkis Church.
Membership dues are an important part of our budget and as paid members you are eligible to vote in the General Membership Meeting, serve on the Board of Trustees and be entitled to certain benefits such as discounted hall rental rates, school registration, etc. Such reduced rates are offered if both spouses are paid members.
Kindly inform us of any changes in your address, phone or e-mail so you may receive the E-Sunday Bulletin of Saint Sarkis Church sent electronically by Der Nareg every Friday.
We look forward to working with you in strengthening the mission of Saint Sarkis Church.
May God Bless you and grant you all the best in your endeavors.
Please make your checks payable to St. Sarkis Church and send to
38-65 234th Street Douglaston, New York, 11363.
Prayerfully,
Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian, Pastor & Board of Trustees
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| From Medz Mama's Kitchen! |
Salt and Light Youth Group, Food & Beverage Sponsor
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SALT & LIGHT YOUTH GROUP
FOOD & BEVERAGE SPONSOR
On the joyous occasion of their son's wedding, Dr. & Mrs. Raffi & Nairy Zohrabian generously donated $650.00 to
St. Sarkis Church Salt & Light Youth Group Ministry.
| September 28th, 2018 - Mr. & Mrs. Harout and Nayri Khatchadourian |
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If you are interested in sponsoring food and beverages for a Salt & Light Session (cost $200.00 per session), please contact the church office at (718) 224-2275 or email us at
SaltNLightYouthGroup@gmail.com
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Thank You!
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St. Sarkis Church Sunday School
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Sunday School Calendar 2018/2019:
November 11th & 18th (Thanksgiving Feast, 1-3pm)
December 2nd & 9th (Cookie Decoration)
January 13th & 27th
February 10th & 24th
March 10th & 24th
April 7th
SUNDAY SCHOOL
BREAKFAST SPONSOR
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November 11, 2018
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Der Nareg and Yn. Annie Terterian |
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November 18, 2018
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Sunday School Staff and parents |
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December 2, 2018
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Mrs. Makrouhi Kalayjian and Ms. Anahid Ugurlayan |
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December 9, 2018
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| January 13, 2019 |
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If you are interested in sponsoring breakfast for Sunday School (cost $125.00 per Sunday), please contact the church office at (718) 224-2275 or email us at StSarkisChurch@gmail.com
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Thank You!
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Bible Readings
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Աստուածաշնչական Ընթերցումներ
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THE EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL
TO THE GALATIANS (4.3-18)
So also, when we were children, we were in slavery under the basic principles of the world. But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, "Abba, Father." So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, God has made you also an heir.
Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. But now that you know God-or rather are known by God-how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again? You are observing special days and months and seasons and years! I fear for you, that somehow I have wasted my efforts on you.
I plead with you, brothers, become like me, for I became like you. You have done me no wrong. As you know, it was because of an illness that I first preached the gospel to you. Even though my illness was a trial to you, you did not treat me with contempt or scorn. Instead, you welcomed me as if I were an angel of God, as if I were Christ Jesus himself. What has happened to all your joy? I can testify that, if you could have done so, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me. Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth? Those people are zealous to win you over, but for no good. What they want is to alienate you from us, so that you may be zealous for them. It is fine to be zealous, provided the purpose is good, and to be so always and not just when I am with you.
ՊՕՂՈՍ ԱՌԱՔԵԱԼԻ ՆԱՄԱԿԸ
ԳԱՂԱՏԱՑԻՆԵՐՈՒՆ (4.3-18)
Որքան ատեն որ հոգեւորապէս անչափահաս էինք՝ բնութեան ոյժերուն կ՚ենթարկուէինք ու կը ծառայէինք: Բայց հիմա յարմար ժամանակը հասած համարելով, Աստուած աշխարհ ղրկեց իր Որդին որ մարդկային մօրմէ մը ծնաւ եւ Մովսիսական Օրէնքին տակ ապրեցաւ, որպէսզի մեր օրէնքին գերութենէն փրկէ եւ Աստուծոյ որդիներ դարձընէ: Արդ, որովհետեւ իր որդիներն ենք՝ Աստուած մեր սիրտերուն մէջ ղրկեց իր Որդիին Հոգին, որով զԱստուած «Հայր» կը կոչենք: Ուստի այլեւս ծառայ չէք, այլ որդի. եւ քանի որդի էք՝ Աստուծոյ խոստումը պիտի ժառանգէք:
Ճիշդ է որ նախապէս երբ զԱստուած չէիք ճանչնար՝ չաստուածներու կը ծառայէիք: Բայց հիմա որ զԱստուած ճանչցաք եւ մանաւանդ Աստուած ալ ձեզ ճանչցաւ, ի՞նչպէս կրկին կը վերադառնաք բնութեան տկար ու խեղճ ոյժերու պաշտամունքին եւ վերստին կ՚ուզէք անոնց ծառայել. յատուկ կարեւորութիւն կու տաք որոշ օրերու եւ ամիսներու, որոշ ժամանակներու կամ տարիներու: Կը վախնամ որ ձեզի համար տարած ամբողջ աշխատանքս զուր անցած ըլլայ:
Կը խնդրեմ, եղբայրներ, ինծի պէս եղէք, որովհետեւ ես ալ ժամանակ մը ձեզի պէս էի: Ձեզի դէմ բնաւ գանգատ մը չունիմ: Ընդհակառակը, հարկաւ կը յիշէք թէ սկիզբը երբ աւետարանը ձեզի քարոզելու եկայ, տկար էի մարմնով. եւ հակառակ անոր որ հիւանդ վիճակովս փորձանք եղայ ձեզի, չանարգեցիք զիս, ոչ ալ արհամարհեցիք. այլ զիս ընդունեցիք այնպէս՝ ինչպէս Աստուծոյ հրեշտակը կամ Յիսուս Քրիստոսը պիտի ընդունէիք. եւ ուրախութեամբ ըրիք ատիկա: Հիմա ի՞նչ պատահեցաւ: Կրնամ վկայել ձեզի համար, որ եթէ կարելի ըլլար՝ ձեր աչքերը կը հանէիք եւ կու տայիք ինծի: Միթէ ճշմարիտը խօսած ըլլալուս համար թշնամի՞ եղայ ձեզի: Մի՛ կարծէք թէ ձեզի հանդէպ մասնաւոր հետաքրքրութիւն ցուցաբերող այդ մարդիկը ձեր բարիքը կը խորհին: Ո՛չ: Անոնք կ՚ուզեն ձեզ ինձմէ բաժնել, որպէսզի ամբողջութեամբ իրենց հետեւիք: Բայց երանի տեւաբար բարիին նախանձախնդիր ըլլայիք, եւ ոչ միայն երբոր ես ձեր մէջ ներկայ եմ:
THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST
ACCORDING TO LUKE (4:14-22)
Then Jesus filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written:
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor."
And he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. Then he began to say to them, "today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing." All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips. "Isn't this Joseph's son?" they asked.
ՅԻՍՈՒՍ ՔՐԻՍՏՈՍԻ ԱՒԵՏԱՐԱՆԸ
ԸՍՏ ՂՈՒԿԱՍԻ (4.14-22)
Յիսուս Գալիլիա վերադարձաւ Սուրբ Հոգիին զօրութեամբ, եւ ամբողջ գաւառին մէջ իր համբաւը տարածուեցաւ: Անոնց ժողովարաններուն մէջ կ՚ուսուցանէր՝ արժանանալով բոլորին հիացումին եւ գովասանքին: Եկաւ Նազարէթ քաղաքը, ուր մեծցած էր, եւ իր սովորութեան համաձայն Շաբաթ օրը ժողովարան գնաց: Երբ ոտքի ելաւ կարդալու օրուան ընթերցուածը, իրեն տուին Եսայի Մարգարէին գիրքը: Բացաւ եւ գտաւ այն տեղը ուր կ՚ըսէր.
«Տիրոջ Հոգին վրաս է. որովհետեւ օծեց զիս եւ ղրկեց՝ աղքատներուն փրկութեան աւետիս տալու, սրտաբեկները մխիթարելու, աւետելու՝ թէ գերիները պիտի ազատագրուին, կոյրերուն աչքերը պիտի բացուին, հարստահարուածները պիտի ազատին. եւ յայտարարելու թէ ահա հասած է ժամանակը երբ Տէրը պիտի փրկէ իր ժողովուրդը»:
Ապա գիրքը գոցեց, տուաւ պաշտօնեային եւ նստաւ: Ժողովարանին մէջ գտնուողներուն բոլորին աչքերը իրեն սեւեռած էին, երբ ըսաւ. «Այս մարգարէութիւնը որ դուք լսեցիք, ահա այսօր իրականացաւ»: Ամէնքն ալ տպաւորուած էին իրմէ, եւ հիանալով անոր շնորհալի խօսքերուն վրայ, կ՚ըսէին. «Այս մարդը Յովսէփի որդին չէ՞»:
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This Saturday, October 21, the Armenian Church commemorates the Holy Evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, the authors of the four Gospels. The word Evangelist comes from the Greek Euaggelistes which means "one who brings good news." Evangelists are given the special ability by the Holy Spirit to communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ clearly and effectively. In the early days of the church evangelism was the work of the apostles. By the third century, the authors of the four canonical Gospels became known as the Holy Evangelists, and as the church grew "evangelist" began to denote a specific office that could include "apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers" (see Ephesians 4:11-12). All four Holy Evangelists died martyrs.
Matthew is the patron of the Church's mission. The Gospel attributed to him closes with Jesus' command to His disciples and followers to, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age." (Matthew 28:19-20)
Mark had significant influence on the advancement of Christianity. Although the Gospel according to Mark is a narrative of the life of Jesus, theologians consider it to be a handbook of discipleship. The dominant message is that being a Christian is not only believing in Jesus Christ, it is also living according to the example set by Jesus. According to tradition, Mark was the first bishop of Alexandria. One of the most magnificent cathedrals in the world is named after him in Venice, where his relics are kept.
Luke is the author of the third Gospel and the Book of Acts. He is considered to be the patron of physicians and artists. The Gospel according to Luke describes Jesus as "the healer of a broken world." Luke is also noted for his concern for the poor, the marginalized, women, and social outcasts. His Gospel does not end with the Resurrection, but continues to Pentecost and the eternal presence of Christ in the world. Traditionally he is believed to be one of the Seventy and the unnamed disciple in Emmaus.
John, often called the "beloved disciple," is the author of the fourth Gospel. He was the only one of the twelve disciples who did not forsake Christ and stood at the foot of the Cross. Jesus entrusted his mother to John's care on the day of the Crucifixion. The best known verse in his Gospel is John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." According to tradition, John left Jerusalem after attending the first ecumenical council and went to Asia Minor and settled in Ephesus. He was exiled to the island of Patmos where he wrote the book of Revelation, although more recently scholars have concluded that John the Apostle and John of Patmos were two different people.
Also commemorated this week:
Thursday, October 18: Dionysius the Areopagite.
Monday, October 22: Sts. Joseph, Longinus the centurion, Joseph of Arimathea, Lazarus, Martha and Mary.
Tuesday, October 23: St. Theodotus the Priest.
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-KARINA JOANN MENGHI
the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Lola Menghi was baptized on Sunday, October 14, 2018. Her Godparents were Mr. Michael Alahverdian and Ms. Lauren Alahverdian. May the Grace of the Holy Spirit always be with Karina.
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- Mr. ARMAN MANOOKIAN, passed on Friday, October 5, 2018. Wake and Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, all at St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
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- Vanessian, Nercessian and Tutuyan families request requiem service for the soul of their beloved sister, aunt and Nana
MARO WANESIAN (40th day memorial service). Also for the souls of their beloved brother and uncle
HOVANNES 'OMO' WANESIAN, beloved parents and grandparents
TOROS and PRAPION WANESIAN.
- Mrs. Varsenne Sarkissian, Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis and Lorig (Sarkissian) Kevorkian and children Lenna and Karine, Mrs. Hasmig (Sarkissian) Yetemian and son Shahe request requiem service for the soul of their husband, father and grand father
ANTRANIG R. SARKISSIAN (9th year memorial service).
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- Mrs. MARO WANESIAN's memorial luncheon
Hokejash and The ladies Guild Coffee hour will be held in the Main Hall and is hosted by:
Vanessian,
Nercessian and
Tutuyan families
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| - October 19, 2018 |
Salt & Light Youth Group |
| - October 20, 2018 |
Autumn Harvest Festival |
| - October 26, 2018 |
Salt & Light Youth Group |
| - October 27, 2018 |
Medz Mama's Kitchen |
| - October 28, 2018 |
Dr. Garo Nazarian's Lecture - "Volunteering in Armenia" |
| - November 11, 2018 |
First Day of Sunday School |
| - November 16, 2018 |
Salt & Light Youth Group |
| - November 18, 2018 |
Thanksgiving Feast by St. Sarkis Sunday School |
| - December 02, 2018 |
A Welcome Celebration For Prelate
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| - December 9, 2018 |
Cookie Decoration by St. Sarkis Sunday School |
| - December 16, 2018 |
Simply Christmas |
| - January 6, 2019 |
Saturday School Armenian Christmas Hantes |
| - March 2, 2019 |
Saturday School Gala |
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