E-Sunday Bulletin of St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church
38-65 234th. St. Douglaston, NY, 11363
Sunday: 09/23/2018
ԽԱՉՎԵՐԱՑԷՆ ԵՏՔ Ա. ԿԻՐԱԿԻ
Second Sunday of the Exaltation (Eve of the Fast of the Holy Cross of Varak)
Sunday Readings:
Isaiah 14:3-17; 2 Corinthians 10:18-11:10; Mark 10:1-12
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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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27th ANNIVERSARY OF ARMENIAN INDEPENDENCE
September 21, we celebrated the 27th anniversary of the independent Republic of Armenia. Less than five years after the massive public demonstrations in Yerevan calling for the return of Nagorno Karabakh, and the devastating earthquake,Armenia declared itself free and independent on September 21, 1991. the Armenian people lived and fought to maintain their religious faith and their own unique society. This declaration was a new milestone reaffirming that right to live as a people with its own way of life, its own beliefs, and on its own soil. May the Creator grace the Armenian nation with His protection.
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| St. Sarkis Church Annual Picnic |
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Hrashapar Service At St. Illuminator's Cathedral
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The Prelacy's Religious and Executive Councils invite you to attend a Hrashapar service for the newly elected prelate, His Grace Anoushavan at St. Illuminator's Armenian Apostolic Cathedral
this Saturday September 22, 2018 at 5:00 PM.
St. Sarkis Church is providing a A Chartered Bus
To Transport Parishioners who would like to attend this
historic event
The Bus Leaves St. Sarkis Church at 3:30 PM
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Newly Elected Prelate His Grace Bishop Anoushavan First Divine Liturgy At St. Sarkis Church
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Celebration of The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
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 On Sunday, September 16, on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, the Divine Liturgy at St. Sarkis Church was followed with "Antasdan" service (Blessing of the fields), during which the Cross was adorned with the basil and the four corners of the Church were blessed as a symbol of all the World.
V. Rev. Fr. Vahan Ohanian, a member of the Mekhitarist congregation of Venice attended church services at St. Sarkis. Fr. Ohanian is visiting NY to participate in the activities o the Armenia exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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| First Day of Saturday School by Yvette Fiesel |
On Saturday, September 15, 2018, the St. Sarkis Suzanne & Hovsep Hagopian Saturday School opened its doors for the 2018/2019 school year.
Ninety-three eager and excited students were gathered in Chaderjian Hall and were pleasantly greeted by Degeen NairyZohrabian our principal and our team of dedicated teachers.
After the morning prayers, the students were led by their teachers to their individual and beautifully decorated classrooms where they began teaching the Armenian language in Western and Eastern dialects as well as religion, history and traditional Armenian songs.
As the students gathered for dismissal the principal took the opportunity to talk to the students about why an education in their Armenian heritage was important as well as going over a few school rules. She made a point by saying "It is our responsibility to understand our heritage and to do our best to continue to preserve our culture and rich history".
By working together with our parents and our group of caring, dedicated and motivated teachers we can achieve great result.
We are looking forward to an exciting and academic year, in a loving and nurturing environment.
If you're interested in registering your child it's never too late! You can register by calling the Church office at: (718) 224-2275, or by email at: stsarkissaturdayschool@
gmail.com
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| Raising Money For A Cause |
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Our Decon Bedros is raising funds for vestments to be used during the divine liturgy. Click on the link below to donate to this worthy cause.
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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.
Prayerfully,
Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian, Pastor & Board of Trustees
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| Saint Sarkis Annual Picnic Letter |
Dear parishioners,
Recently, raffle tickets have been mailed to you. The Picnic committee has put together an impressive list of prizes to be won at the annual St. Sarkis Picnic held on Sunday September 23. 2018. Please take a moment to look over the list and be inspired to purchase & send in your raffle tickets. Your participation and encouragement for a successful picnic is greatly appreciated. Please support our fundraising efforts.
PICNIC RAFFLE PRIZES
Grand Prize Weekend Stay at The Benjamin Hotel Midtown NY
One Week of St. Sarkis Church 2019 Summer Camp
Dental Exam, X-Rays & Cleaning -Bayside Family Dentistry Dr. & Mrs. Aram Cazazian
$200 Gift Certificate NY Face Place donated by Dr. & Mrs. Alex Meneshian
$150.00 Gift Certificate nuBest Salon & Spa
Men's Watch - Lorilil Jewelers
Bracelet - OKG Jewelers
Michael Aram Frame - donated by Dr. Louiza Kubikian
$100.00 Amazon Gift Card-donated by Mrs. Alina Kochoumian
$100.00 Gift Certificate Grimaldi's Coal Brick Oven Pizzeria
Long Rhodium Plated Necklace w/Crystals- donated by Ani Papaioannou
Almayass Restaurant Gift Certificate
$75.00 Gift Certificate Arpi's Spa
$70 Gift Certificate for Massage Envy Spa
Dinner for Two Ravaugh Persian Grill
$50 Gift Certificate Pari's Threading Salon & $20 Gift Certificate Cloe Nail & Spa
$50 Gift Certificate Giardino Restaurant
$40.00 Gift Certificate Greek Islands Restaurant & Bottle of Wine
Iavarone Brothers Gourmet Basket & $20 Gift Certificate Center Pizza
$30 Gift Certificate Il Sapore Italian Pizzeria & 4 Passes for Billiard - Cue Bar
Raffle Tickets: 3 for $20:00; 8 for $40.00; 12 for $50.00
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"Enriching Your Marriage"
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The goal of the event is to raise money to help fund the school expansion project. Currently our enrolls in the school are at an all-time high and we desperately need more classrooms. It's certain to be a fabulous event! If you haven't reserved yet, make sure that you do; seating will be limited. Those who attend will enjoy live music & dancing, cocktails & raffle prizes, and, most importantly, the opportunity to help support the school.
We are also currently looking for 10-12 Event Sponsors at a $500 level/sponsor to help cover some of the costs for this event. Sponsoring this event will show your support for our school and community. All sponsors will be recognized during the event that evening, as well as in St. Sarkis' weekly e-Sunday Bulletin. Donations can be made at the church office or by calling 718.224.2275.
Sincerely,
Annette Givelekian & Natalie Meneshian, Event Co-Chairs
Elie Berberian Event Sponsors ($500)
| Monte Carlo Designs - Garipian Family |
| Arthur and Annette Givelekian |
| Alex and Natalie Meneshian |
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Salt and Light Youth Group, Food & Beverage Sponsor
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SALT & LIGHT YOUTH GROUP
FOOD & BEVERAGE SPONSOR
| 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
[email protected]
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Thank You!
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St. Sarkis Church Sunday School
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Sunday School Calendar 2018/2019:
September 30th
October 14th & 28th
November 11th & 18th (Thanksgiving Feast, 1-3pm)
December 2nd (Cookie Decoration) & 9th
January 13th & 27th
February 10th & 24th
March 10th & 24th
April 7th & 28th
SUNDAY SCHOOL
BREAKFAST SPONSOR
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September 30th, 2018
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October 14, 2018
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October 28, 2018
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November 11, 2018
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November 18, 2018
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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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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 [email protected]
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Thank You!
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| From Medz Mama's Kitchen! |
| St. Sarkis Church Yeraz Dance Group |
| Suzanne and Hovsep Hagopian Armenian Saturday School |
A wonderful opportunity for our children to learn our rich Armenian language and history
Offering Classes In Eastern And Western Armenian Dialects
Christian Education, Armenian History and Music
Nursery, Pre-K, Kindergarten - Elementary classes
Every Saturday: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Classes begin: Saturday, September 15, 2018
For more information contact the Church office at (718) 224-2275
Or Mrs. Yvette Fiesel at (516) 454-4947
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Bible Readings
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Աստուածաշնչական Ընթերցումներ
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THE SECOND EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL
TO THE CORINTHIANS (10.18 - 11.10)
For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
I hope you will put up with a little of my foolishness; but you are already doing that. I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to him. But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent's cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ. For if someone comes to you and preaches a Jesus other than the Jesus we preached, or if you receive a different spirit from the one you received, or a different gospel from the one you accepted, you put up with it easily enough. But I do not think I am in the least inferior to those "super-apostles." I may not be a trained speaker, but I do have knowledge. We have made this perfectly clear to you in every way.
Was it a sin for me to lower myself in order to elevate you by preaching the gospel of God to you free of charge? I robbed other churches by receiving support from them so as to serve you. And when I was with you and needed something, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied what I needed. I have kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and will continue to do so. As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, nobody in the regions of Achaia will stop this boasting of mine.
ՊՕՂՈՍ ԱՌԱՔԵԱԼԻ ԵՐԿՐՈՐԴ ՆԱՄԱԿԸ
ԿՈՐՆԹԱՑԻՆԵՐՈՒՆ (10.18 - 11.10)
Իսկական ընտրուածը ան չէ՛ որ ինքզինք կը գովէ, այլ ան՝ որ Տիրոջ կողմէ կը գովուի: Սակայն, յուսամ քիչ մը ներողամիտ կ՚ըլլաք եթէ անմտօրէն ես ալ պարծենամ, ըրածներս յիշեցնելով ձեզի: Իսկ դուք համբերութեամբ լսեցէք:
Ես ձեզի հանդէպ Աստուծոյ նախանձախնդրութեամբ լեցուած՝ կ՚ուզեմ որ միայն Քրիստոսը սիրէք, ինչպէս մաքուր կոյս մը որ իր սէրը կը վերապահէ անոր որ իր ամուսինը պիտի ըլլայ: Բայց կը վախնամ որ ձեր միտքը ապականի եւ հեռանաք Քրիստոսի հանդէպ ամբողջական եւ մաքուր նուիրումէն, ճիշդ ինչպէս Եւան խաբուեցաւ օձին խորամանկ սուտերէն: Կը վախնամ որ նոյնքան դիւրութեամբ ընդունիք ոեւէ մէկը որ մեր քարոզածէն տարբեր փրկիչ մը, ձեր ստացած Հոգիէն տարբեր հոգի մը, կամ ձեր ընդունած Աւետարանէն տարբեր աւետարան մը կը քարոզէ ձեզի:
Չեմ գիտեր թէ ես ձեր այդ նշանաւոր «առաքեալ»ներէն բանով մը ետ կը մնա՞մ: Թէպէտ ճարտար խօսող մը չեմ, բայց խօսածս գիտեմ: Եւ կարծեմ ատիկա ապացուցանեցի ձեզի ամէն ինչով: Արդեօք սխա՞լ ըրի որ Աստուծոյ Աւետարանը ձրիօրէն քարոզեցի ձեզի եւ ինքզինքս խոնարհեցուցի՝ ձեզ բարձրացնելու համար: Ձեւով մը միւս եկեղեցիները կողոպտեցի, ապրուստս անոնցմէ առնելով, որպէսզի ձեզի ծառայեմ ձրիօրէն: Ձեր քով եղած ատենս նոյնիսկ երբ կարիքի մէջ եղայ՝ ձեզմէ ոեւէ մէկուն բեռ չեղայ. Մակեդոնիայէն եկած եղբայրները հոգացին պէտքերս: Եւ ինչպէս անցեալին զգուշացայ, ասկէ վերջ եւս ամէն կերպով պիտի զգուշանամ ձեզի բեռ ըլլալէ: Բայց Քրիստոսի ճշմարտութեամբը, որ իմ ներսիդիս է, կ՚ըսեմ՝ թէ այս բաներով պիտի պարծենամ ամբողջ Աքայիայի մէջ, բոլորին պատմելով:
THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST
ACCORDING TO ST. MARK (10.1-12)
Jesus then left that place and went into the region of Judea and across the Jordan. Again crowds of people came to him, and as was his custom, he taught them.
Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?"
"What did Moses command you?" he replied.
They said, "Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send her away."
"It was because your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law," Jesus replied. "But at the beginning of creation God 'made them male and female.' 'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate."
When they were in the house again, the disciples asked Jesus about this. He answered, "Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery."
ՅԻՍՈՒՍ ՔՐԻՍՏՈՍԻ ԱՒԵՏԱՐԱՆԸ
ԸՍՏ ՄԱՐԿՈՍԻ (10.1-12)
Յիսուս Կափառնաումէն Հրէաստանի կողմերը եկաւ՝ Յորդանան գետին միւս կողմէն անցնելով: Դարձեալ խուռն բազմութիւն մը իր շուրջը հաւաքուեցան, եւ Յիսուս սկսաւ անոնց ուսուցանել իր սովորութեան համաձայն:
Փարիսեցիները զինք փորձելու նպատակով մօտեցան իրեն եւ հարցուցին. «Ոեւէ մէկը իրաւունք ունի՞ իր կինը արձակելու»:
Յիսուս պատասխանեց. «Մովսէս ձեզի ի՞նչ պատուիրեց»:
Անոնք ըսին. «Մովսէս արտօնեց բաժանման թուղթ տալ կնոջ եւ արձակել զայն»:
Յիսուս ըսաւ. «Մովսէս ձեր անհանդուրժող նկարագրին պատճառով այդ օրէնքը սահմանեց ձեզի: Մինչդեռ սկիզբէն, ստեղծագործութեան ժամանակ, Աստուած արու եւ էգ ստեղծեց մարդիկը եւ ըսաւ. "Այս պատճառով այրը պիտի ձգէ իր հայրն ու մայրը եւ իր կնոջ միանայ, եւ երկուքը մէկ մարմին պիտի ըլլան": Հետեւաբար այլեւս երկու չեն, այլ մէկ մարմին: Ուստի ոեւէ մէկը թող չբաժնէ անոնք որ Աստուած միացուց»:
Երբ տուն դարձան, աշակերտները նոյն նիւթին մասին դարձեալ հարցուցին: Յիսուս անոնց պատասխանեց. «Եթէ այրը արձակէ իր կինը եւ ուրիշ մը առնէ՝ շնութիւն ըրած կ՚ըլլայ անոր դէմ: Նոյնպէս ալ, կինը եթէ ձգէ իր ամուսինը եւ ուրիշ մը առնէ՝ շնութիւն ըրած կ'ըլլայ»:
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-RUBEN JAMES GONZALEZ DAGLYAN the son of Dr. & Mrs. Ernesto & Anahit Gonzalez was baptized on Saturday, September 15, 2018. His Godparents were Mr. Aron Gonzalez and Mrs. Verzhine Owens. May the Grace of the Holy Spirit always be with Ruben.
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PAREGENTAN OF THE HOLY CROSS OF VARAK
This Sunday, September 23, is the Paregentan (Eve) of the Fast of the Holy Cross of Varak. Monday to Friday are fasting days leading up to next Sunday, September 25, when the Feast of the Holy Cross of Varak will be commemorated.
FEASTS OF SAINTS FEBRONIA, MARIANA, AND SHOUSHAN
Next Tuesday, September 25, the Armenian Church remembers Febronia, Mariana, and Shoushan. The best known of the three is Shoushan, daughter of Vartan Mamigonian and great-granddaughter of Sahag Bartev. She was educated under the tutelage of St. Sahag and her mother, Sahaganoosh. Her father's life and martyrdom influenced her to become a devout and faithful Christian. Her birth name was Varteny, but she was called Shoushan because of her extraordinary piety. She was married to Vazken, a son of a Georgian king, and had three sons and a daughter. After the death of her father-in-law, her husband became power hungry, went to Persia, renounced the Christian faith and returned to Georgia with another wife, and tried to force Shoushan to renounce her Christian faith. Even after years of imprisonment and torture she refused to renounce the faith for which her father had fought so valiantly.
Febronia was a nun of extraordinary beauty at Nisibis in Mesopotamia. She was offered to be spared from persecution and torture if she renounced her religion. She refused and was brutally martyred.
Although the daughter of idol worshippers, Mariana was raised by a woman who was secretly a Christian and was baptized at age twelve. At the age of fifteen she confessed to her father that she was a Christian. She refused to renounce her religion, and refused the offer of marriage by a local official telling him that she was "married to Christ." She was tortured and martyred.
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- Mrs. LIDIA HATCHOYAN, passed on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Wake and Funeral services were held on Friday, September 21, 2018 all at St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family. May she rest in peace.
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-Mrs. Tatyana Ulubabova, Mr. Leon Ulubabov and Mr. Simon Sarkis Ulubabov request requiem service for the soul of their beloved father and grandfather SERGEY ULUBABOV (19th year memorial service).
-Mr. & Mrs. George and Katia Tavitian and children Andre and Christian request requiem service for the soul of their beloved father and grandfather MEHRAN TAVITIAN (40th day memorial service).
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This Sunday join us at the St. Sarkis Church Annual Picnic.
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| - September 23, 2018 |
St. Sarkis Church Annual Picnic |
- September 28, 2018
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Salt & Light Youth Group |
| - September 30, 2018 |
First Day of Sunday School |
| - October 13, 2018 |
"Cocktails and Dancing with Elie Berberian"
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| - October 19, 2018 |
Salt & Light Youth Group |
| - October 26, 2018 |
Salt & Light Youth Group |
| - October 27, 2018 |
Medz Mama's Kitchen |
| - November 10, 2018 |
Salt & Light Youth Group and AYF Social |
| - November 18, 2018 |
Thanksgiving Feast by St. Sarkis Sunday School |
| - December 9, 2018 |
Cookie Decoration by St. Sarkis Sunday School |
| - December 16, 2018 |
Simply Christmas |
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