E-Sunday Bulletin of St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church
38-65 234th. St. Douglaston, NY, 11363
Բ. ԱՐՏԱՔՍՄԱՆ ԿԻՐԱԿԻ - SECOND SUNDAY OF GREAT LENT-EXPULSION
Sunday Readings:
Isaiah 33:2-22; Romans 12:1-13:10; Matthew 5:17-48
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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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Lenten Vespers Start Tonight
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| Daylight saving time will begin at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 10 |
| Saturday School Annual Gala Was a Huge Success |
On Saturday March 2, 2019, the St. Sarkis Suzanne and Hovsep Hagopian Saturday School PTA hosted its 6
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Annual Gala at The Inn at New Hyde Park. This year's theme was Masquerade!
The Gala was a huge success with a record breaking attendance of over 250 people. The cocktail hour started at 7:30pm in the Tuscany Room with different stations that offered a variety of food choices. Violinist Arsen Ketikyan entertained the crowd playing beautiful Armenian music. The open bar was full of familiar faces and smiles as everyone got to enjoy some cocktails together.
Following the cocktail hour, the festivities were moved to the Georgian Ballroom that was decorated with beautiful Masquerade themed centerpieces and masks at every table. For the first time, we had a photo station for picture taking with the school logo as a backdrop. There was a collection of 45 raffle prizes displayed that were generous donations from our community. The large and beautiful hall was very inviting as the attendees made their way to the hall to start the night. The Co-Chairs of the Gala committee, Annette Givelekian and Natalie Meneshian, and Co-Vice Chair of the Gala Committee, and Yn. Annie Terterian who is the Co-Vice Chair of the PTA, took the stage. Annette Givelekian started off by graciously thanking the PTA, Gala Committee, event sponsors and raffle donors, Der Nareg Terterian, Principal Zohrabian and the school staff and everyone in attendance for supporting the very special event. The key points of her passionate speech were that as long as we continue to speak the Armenian language and continue our valued traditions our race will continue to thrive.
Annette Givelekian then introduced the Principal of our Saturday School, Nairy Zohrabian, who made a moving speech about the importance of Armenian Schools and she then introduced our Archbishop Anoushevan Tanielian who had kind words to say. Der Nareg Terterian blessed the table.
Right after the short speeches, we had the honor of introducing Elie Berberian and his band, traveling from Montreal to perform, who started the night of fun! Instantly, the crowd got on the dance floor, and as long as there was music playing, the dance floor was filled to capacity with happy dancers.
It is very difficult to describe the feelings in that room unless you were there. Everyone was having a great time mingling, dancing and truly enjoying the night. You could feel the warm energy in the ballroom. This was all being captured by our photographer Michael Meneshian. The evening continued with a full dance floor the whole night as the guests enjoyed the music of the amazing Elie Berberian band.
Elie ended the night singing Hyortik with the crowd proudly joining him.
The Saturday School and the PTA would like to thank everyone who attended and supported the event.
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ECUMENICAL SERVICE BRINGS TOGETHER MANY
IN UNIFIED PRAYER
Reported by Florence Avakian
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A snowstorm did not deter two dozen clerical leaders and dignitaries, as well as a large number of the faithful in attending a special Ecumenical Service in honor of the Eastern Prelacy's new Prelate His Eminence Archbishop Anoushavan Tanielian, on Saturday, March 2, at St. Illuminator's Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in New York.
The Christian leaders present included Archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan; Most Reverend Metropolitan Joseph of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America; Eparch of the Maronite Church of Eastern USA Bishop Gregory Mansour; Very Rev. Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan, representing Eastern Diocesan Primate Very Rev. Fr. Daniel Findikyan.
Among other clerics attending were Vicar General of the Antiochan Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America Very Rev. Fr. Thomas Zain; Vicar of St. Mary Malankara Orthodox Church Rev. Fr. John Thomas; Pastor of the Sacred Heart Armenian Catholic Church of New Jersey; Rev. Fr. Richard Shakil; Pastor of the NY Armenian Congregational Church Rev. Haig Kherlopian; Priest-Secretary of Cardinal Dolan Rev. Fr. James Ferreira; and Rev. Dr. Barrington Lynch. Several priests of Prelacy parishes were also present including Very Rev. Fr. Sahag Yemishian, vicar of the Prelacy and pastor of Holy Trinity Church in Worcester, Massachusetts; Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, pastor of St. Illuminator Cathedral; Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian, pastor of St. Sarkis Church in Douglaston, New York; and Rev. Fr. Dr. Vahan Kouyoumdjian, Outreach Priest.
Dignitaries attending included Ambassador of Armenia to the United States Varuzhan Nersesyan; Ambassador of Armenia to the UN Mher Margaryan; Consul General of the Lebanese Consulate Majdi Ramadan; NYC Councilwoman Carlina Rivera; President of the Carnegie Corporation of New York Dr. Vartan Gregorian; and Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA) representative Seta Nalbandian.
MAJESTIC HRASHAPAR
The impressive church service began with the clerical leaders leading the Prelate down the Cathedral's center aisle to the majestic hymn Hrashapar, sung by the church choir.
In his eloquent message, the Prelate recounted the St. Illuminator's church sanctuary as a "beacon of hope, endurance and positive creativity" for thousands of Armenians before and after the Armenian Genocide, as well as for those who fought in World War I, and the countless Armenian families who came to the United States during the 1950s to the 1970s from the former Soviet Union and the Middle East.
It was also "in this sanctuary that Catholicos of All Armenians Vasken I and Catholicos Karekin II of the Great House of Cilicia met and prayed of Armenia's disastrous earthquake," he stated. And in the year 2000, "for the first time the relics of the Genocide martyrs were placed on the Martyr's Altar."
Reflecting on his new position, Archbishop Anoushavan reflected upon his new responsibility "overseeing a flock" spread from the Midwest to New England, from the tri-state down to Virginia and beyond.
With Christianity "under fire by evil powers today more than ever in a materialistic world," the Prelate continued, "the celebration of the Ecumenical Council of Constantinople which took place in 381 A.D., "is not just the remembrance of a past historical event, but a reminder that the Universal Church through God's mercy will help us navigate in peace in a turbulent world, see our oneness in our diversity, and season our thoughts and deeds to transform the Paradise lost."
FESTIVE CELEBRATION
Following the church service, the clerics, to the joyous chant Oorakh Ler led the faithful to the church hall, where a short program and fellowship were accompanied by a sumptuous lunch hosted by the Cathedral's Ladies Guild.
Cardinal Dolan, with his ever-present cheerfulness, welcomed the large crowd seated at flower-bedecked tables. "I am grateful for your and our new church leader," he stated. "He has demonstrated a splendid emphasis of Christian values and solidarity and I have put my NY students in touch with him."
In his role as MC, Chairman of the Prelacy Executive Council Jack Mardoian, Esq., noted that Archbishop Anoushavan since his election has "tirelessly made it to every parish to increase our visibility and contacts. We have many challenges by sharing our similarities and venting our differences."
He then introduced two well-known singers of the Armenian community. Baritone Vagharshag Ohanian delivered a passionate rendition of Alessandro Stradella's "Pieta Signore," and soprano Anahit Zakaryan, who also serves as choir director of St. Illuminator's, sang a heartfelt "You are like an Incense Tree." To the delight of the audience, the two musicians then performed Schubert's beloved "Ave Maria," innovatively arranged as a duet by Ohanian.
Ambassador to the United States Varujhan Nersesyan in his remarks paid tribute to Archbishop Anoushavan, calling him "humble, principled and a dedicated servant of the Armenian Apostolic Church."
He recalled that when Pope Francis traveled to Armenia in 2016, he titled it as a "Visit to the first Christian Nation." But he pointed out that being the first Christian nation has not only been a source of inspiration and honor, but also of great responsibility. Throughout all the hardships through the centuries - forced migration and persecution, the Church has consistently been a place of refuge and consolidation, intertwined with Armenian tradition and culture.
Recalling both the glorious periods of Armenian history, including the Cilician period, and the tragedy of the Genocide, "it is impossible to overestimate the critical role of the Church in saving and preserving Armenians." The Armenian Ambassador praised both Etchmiadzin and the Cilician Catholicosate in "firmly supporting Armenian statehood and the rightful struggle of the people of Artzakh.
Again congratulating Srpazan, the Armenian diplomat closed his message with a quote by the legendary Lebanese poet-philosopher Khalil Gibran who "is deeply admired" by the Prelate. "Your daily life is your temple, your religion. Whenever you enter into it, take with you - your all."
Maronite Church Eparch Bishop Gregory Mansour, in his brief prayerful message, said that as with Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, "I look forward to a continued ecumenical effort with Archbishop Anoushavan Tanielian. May the Holy Spirit guide you so that we may fulfill the desire of our Lord."
To thunderous applause, Archbishop Anoushavan noted in his typically humble remarks of appreciation that "my most noble experience is when I have brought change in someone's life. We feel our oneness in our diversity."
His Eminence spoke about the Holy Council of Constantinople, whose Feast Day coincided with this ecumenical service, noting that the "celebration of the Ecumenical Council of Constantinople is not just the remembrance of a past historical event, but a reminder that the Universal Church does not ignore or escape challenges, both within and without, but rather confront them, trusting that the Lord, through His mercy, will make the Church emerge victoriously from all sorts of trials and tribulations.
As he was leaving, Lebanese Consul General Ramadan recalled his meetings with Archbishop Anoushavan in Lebanon, and paid tribute to the strong support that the Lebanese Armenians gave to the unification of Lebanon.
And Councilwoman Rivera commented on this "true immigrant story of opportunity, and overcoming adversity. History is very important, and should be acknowledged. Today was a day of amazing warmth and hospitality."
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Saint Sarkis Basketball - It's PLAYOFF time.
Reported by Edward Barsamian and photos by Levon Sakar
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Rejoice!! Although most of Saint Sarkis family had a feeling that this is going to be a good year for the Girls and Junior Boys teams, now it is official. Both teams made the Play-Offs, The Girls undefeated with a 10-0 record in 1
st
place and the Junior Boys with an amazing 8-2 record, 2
nd
place, in only their 2
nd
year of existence.
The play-offs will take place this Sunday at Martin Van Buren H.S., 230-17 Hillside Avenue, Queens,
The Junior Boys scheduled to play Sts. Vartanantz at 2:00 pm and the Girls vs St. Thomas at 3:15 pm.
The games promise to be very exciting, with the Juniors playing a much improved Sts. Vartanantz team.
Coaches Arry Nalbandian and Jeff Varadi did an amazing job getting the team in play-off form, and expect solid contributions from team standouts Gabriel Nalbandian. Alex Kouyoudjian, Shaheen Feisel, Mathew Varadi Noah Cubi and Voses Christian. Every member of the team will enjoy their first, and probably very memorable play-off experience.
The Saint Sarkis Girls, except for one relatively close game during the season, have won their games comfortably, led by the dynamic trio of Stephanie and Breanna Shulman and Tonya Orangian. The team has shown increasing confidence and comfort in their play, enjoying every outing. Our "BIG" girls, Alicia Morjikian, Maria Kaliagas and Olivia Nercessian are very strong on defense and help set up our offensive fast breaks. Guards Margaret Sakar and Nicole Issagholian will provide added scoring opportunities. The girls will play against a resurgent St. Thomas team, and everyone is primed to go.
So, Saint Sarkis family and fans. This Sunday, (daylight Savings time) come to Martin Van Buren H.S. at 2 pm and, not only partake in the joy and excitement of Armenian Churches Sports Association basketball, but cheer our teams on to winning efforts. One can hardly get more positive excitement for free. Good times for all.
Saint Sarkis Basketball
Let's Go St. Sarkis.
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PRELACY'S LENTEN PROGRAM BEGINS WEDNESDAY
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| KHRIMIAN HAYRIG written, performed and directed by Dr. Herand Markarian |
After a successful tour in NY, Armenia, Artsakh, Cyprus, Beirut, Aynjar, Boston, Glendale, DC, Toronto and Cambridge, now in Bayside.... Come and be inspired by the legendary KHRIMIAN HAYRIG. A monologue by Dr. Herand Markarian.
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If you are interested in sponsoring food and beverages for a Salt & Light Session (cost $150.00 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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Homenetmen of New York & St. Sarkis Church Salt & Light Youth Group
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St. Sarkis Church Sunday School
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Sunday School Calendar 2018/2019:
March 10th & 24th
April 7th
SUNDAY SCHOOL
BREAKFAST SPONSOR
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Mrs. Haigouhi Yepremian (In memory of her beloved father Deacon Thomas Thomasian) |
| April 7, 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 [email protected]
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Thank You!
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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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Bible Readings
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Աստուածաշնչական Ընթերցումներ
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THE EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL TO THE ROMANS (12.1--13.10)
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God-this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will.
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary:
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. For the one in authority is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God's servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.
This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, who give their full time to governing. Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. The commandments, "You shall not commit adultery," "You shall not murder," "You shall not steal," "You shall not covet," and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: "Love your neighbor as yourself." Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
ՊՕՂՈՍ ԱՌԱՔԵԱԼԻ ՆԱՄԱԿԸ ՀՌՈՄԱՅԵՑԻՆԵՐՈՒՆ (12.1--13.10)
Ուստի, եղբայնե՛ր, քանի Աստուած այնքան ողորմած եղաւ մեզի հանդէպ, կ՚աղաչեմ որ դուք ձեզ Աստուծոյ ընծայէք որպէս կենդանի զոհ մը՝ իրեն վերապահուած, որովհետեւ ատիկա է Աստուծոյ ուզած ճշմարիտ պաշտամունքը: Այս աշխարհի մարդոց վարմունքը մի՛ ընդօրինակէք, այլ նորոգուած միտքերով նոր մարդ եղէք, որպէսզի ձեր փորձառութեամբ ընտրէք լաւը, գիտնալով Աստուծոյ կամքը, այսինքն՝ ինչ որ բարի է, ընդունելի է իրեն եւ կատարեալ:
Ինծի տրուած Աստուծոյ շնորհքով հետեւեալ պատուէրը կու տամ իւրաքանչիւրիդ.- մեծամիտ եւ ինքնահաւան մի՛ ըլլաք. ընդհակառակը, միշտ համեստ եղէք եւ միայն Աստուծմէ ձեզի տրուած հաւատքին չափով գնահատեցէք դուք ձեզ: Ինչպէս մեր մարմինը բազմաթիւ անդամներ ունի, որոնց պաշտօնը նոյնը չէ սակայն, այնպէս ալ Քրիստոսի միացած ըլլալով՝ մենք բոլորս մէկ մարմին ենք: Թէպէտ որպէս անդամներ իրարու կապուած ենք, բայց Աստուծոյ շնորհքը իւրաքանչիւրիս տարբեր պարգեւ մը տուած է, զոր պէտք է գործածենք: Եթէ պատգամախօսութեան պարգեւը ունինք՝ պէտք է պատգամենք մեր հաւատքին համեմատ: Եթէ ծառայելու շնորհքը տրուած է՝ պէտք է ծառայենք: Եթէ ուսուցանելու ձիրքը ունինք՝ պէտք է ուսուցանենք: Եթէ յորդորելու կարողութիւնը ունինք՝ պէտք է յորդորենք. Իր ունեցածը ուրիշներուն բաժնողը առատօրէն թող բաշխէ: Վերակացու եղողը եռանդագին թող աշխատի: Ողորմութիւն ընողը խնդութեամբ թող ընէ:
Ձեր սէրը թող անկեղծ ըլլայ: Ատեցէք ինչ որ չար է եւ տեւաբար բարիին ձգտեցէք: Եղբօր պէս զիրար սիրեցէք գորովանքով: Յարգելու մէջ զիրար գերազանցեցէք: Եռանդագին աշխատեցէք առանց ծուլանալու: Ջերմեռանդ հոգիով Տիրոջ ծառայեցէք: Յոյսով ուրախացէք, նեղութեանց մէջ համբերող եղէք, յարատեւ աղօթեցէք: Կարիքի մէջ եղող եղբայրներուն օգնեցէք եւ միշտ հիւրասէր եղէք:
Օրհնեցէք ձեզ հալածողները. մի՛ անիծէք, այլ օրհնեցէք: Ուրախացողներուն հետ ուրախացէք եւ լացողներուն հետ լացէք: Բոլորին հանդէպ նոյն վերաբերումը ունեցէք. մեծամիտ մի՛ ըլլաք, խոնարհ մարդոց ալ ընկերութիւն ընելու զիջեցէք, եւ դուք ձեզ իմաստուն մի՛ համարէք:
Ոեւէ մէկուն չարիքին չարիքով մի՛ հատուցանէք: Ջանացէք ընել ա՛յն ինչ որ բոլոր մարդոց աչքին բարի է: Որքան կրնաք՝ ամենուն հետ խաղաղ ապրեցէք: Սիրելինե՛ր, երբեք դուք անձամբ վրէժ լուծելու մասին մի՛ մտածէք, այլ ձգեցէք որ Աստուծոյ բարկութիւնը ընէ ատիկա. որովհետեւ Տէրը Սուրբ իրքին մէջ կ՚ըսէ. «Ի՛մս է դատելու եւ պատժելու իրաւունքը. ե՛ս պիտի հատուցանեմ», իսկ ուրիշ տեղ մը կ՚ըսէ. «Եթէ թշնամիդ քաղցած է, հաց տուր իրեն. եթէ ծարաւ է, ջուր տուր: Այսպէս վարուելովդ արդէն ամօթը զինք կ՛այրէ»: Մի՛ պարտուիր չարէն, այլ բարիով յաղթէ չարին:
Ամէն մարդ պետական իշխանութեանց պէտք է հնազանդի, որովհետեւ առանց Աստուծոյ թոյլտւութեան իշխանութիւն չի կրնար ըլլալ, եւ գոյութիւն ունեցող իշխանութիւնները Աստուծմէ կարգուած են: Ուստի, ով որ իշխանութեանց կը հակառակի՝ Աստուծոյ հրամանին է որ կը հակառակի, եւ հակառակողները իրենք զիրենք դատապարտութեան տակ կը դնեն: Իշխողները վախ չեն պատճառեր բարիք գործողներուն, այլ միայն չարագործներուն: Դուն կ՚ուզես իշխանութենէն չվախնալ. բարիք գործէ, եւ անկէ գովասանք կը լսես. որովհետեւ Աստուծոյ պաշտօնեան է անիկա, քու բարիքիդ համար կարգուած: Իսկ եթէ չար գործես՝ վախցիր անկէ, որովհետեւ զուր տեղը չէ որ սուր կը կրէ. որպէս Աստուծոյ պաշտօնեայ բարկութեամբ կը դատէ եւ կը պատժէ չարագործները: Ահա թէ ինչո՛ւ պէտք է իշխանութեանց հնազանդիլ. ո՛չ միայն պատիժէն զերծ մնալու, այլ մանաւանդ խիղճով հանգիստ ընելու համար: Ատոր համար է նաեւ որ իշխանութեանց տուրք կը վճարէք, որպէսզի իբրեւ Աստուծոյ պաշտօնեաներ շարունակեն իրենց այդ դերը կատարել: Հետեւաբար անոնցմէ իւրաքանչիւրին հանդէպ ձեր պարտաւորութիւնը կատարեցէք, տուրքը տալով անոր՝ որուն տուրք պէտք է տաք, մաքսը տալով անոր՝ որուն մաքս պէտք է տաք, հնազանդելով անոր՝ որուն հնազանդութիւն կը պարտինք եւ յարգելով ան՝ որուն յարգանք կը պարտինք:
Ոեւէ մէկուն ոեւէ բանով պարտական մի՛ մնաք. միմիայն զիրար սիրելու պարտաւորութիւնը ունեցէք, քանի որ իր ընկերը սիրողը կատարած կ՚ըլլայ Աստուծոյ Օրէնքը: Որովհետեւ Աստուծոյ պատուիրանները, «Մի՛ շնար, Մի՛ սպաններ, Մի՛ գողնար, Սուտ վկայութիւն մի՛ ըներ, Մի՛ ցանկար» եւ միւս բոլորը խտացած են սա միակ պատուիրանին մէջ. «Սիրէ ընկերդ քու անձիդ պէս»: Ով որ իր ընկերը կը սիրէ, չարիք չ՛ըներ անոր: Ուրեմն սիրելի՝ կը նշանակէ Աստուծոյ Օրէնքը լման գործադրել:
THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO MATTHEW (5:17-48)
"Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.
"You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, 'Raca,' is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell.
"Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.
"Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still with him on the way, or he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. I tell you the truth, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.
"You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.
"It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.' But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who marries the divorced woman commits adultery.
"Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.' But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.
"You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. 41If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
ՅԻՍՈՒՍ ՔՐԻՍՏՈՍԻ ԱՒԵՏԱՐԱՆ ԸՍՏ ՄԱՏԹԷՈՍԻ (5.17-48)
Մի՛ կարծէք թէ եկայ Մովսէսի Օրէնքը կամ մարգարէներու ուսուցումները ջնջելու. չեկայ ջնջելու, այլ ամբողջացնելու: Հաստատ գիտցէք, որ բոլոր Օրէնքն ու մարգարէութիւնը կէտ առ կէտ պիտի իրականանան առանց բառ մը իսկ դուրս ձգելու, մինչեւ գայ այն օրը, երբ այս երկինքն ու երկիրը պիտի անցնին: Ով որ ամենափոքր պատուիրանն իսկ զանց ընէ եւ ուրիշներուն ալ պատուիրէ նոյնը կատարել, երկինքի արքայութեան մէջ յետինը պիտի նկատուի: Իսկ ով որ գործադրէ պատուիրանները եւ նոյնը ուսուցանէ, մեծ պիտի ըլլայ երկինքի արքայութեան մէջ: Կ՚ըսեմ ձեզի, երկինքի արքայութենէն ներս կրնաք մտնել ա՛յն ատեն միայն, երբ Աստուծոյ պատուիրաններուն նկատմամբ ձեր հաւատարմութիւնը փարիսեցիներուն եւ օրէնքի ուսուցիչներուն ունեցած հաւատարմութենէն աւելի ըլլայ:
Լսեր էք որ անցեալին ըսուած է. «Մի՛ սպաններ, որովհետեւ ան որ կը սպաննէ, պիտի դատապարտուի»: Իսկ ես կ՚ըսեմ ձեզի. Ով որ առանց պատճառի իր եղբօր դէմ բարկանայ, պիտի դատապարտուի: Ով որ իր եղբայրը յիմար կոչէ, դարձեալ ատեան պիտի բերուի. կամ, ան որ իր եղբայրը անմիտ կոչէ, Գեհենի կրակին պիտի դատապարտուի: Եթէ զոհի սեղանին վրայ ընծադ Աստուծոյ մատուցանելու ատեն յիշես որ եղբայրդ վշտացած է քեզմէ, ձգէ՛ ընծադ սեղանին առջեւ, գնա՛ նախ հաշտուէ եղբօրդ հետ եւ ապա եկուր եւ ընծադ Աստուծոյ մատուցանէ:
Երբ մէկը խնդիր ունի քեզի հետ եւ դատի կը կանչէ քեզ, սկիզբէն համաձայնութեան եկուր անոր հետ, երբ տակաւին ժամանակ ունիս. այլապէս քեզ դատաւորին կը յանձնէ, դատաւորն ալ՝ ոստիկանին, եւ բանտ կը նետուիս: Վստահ եղիր, թէ բանտէն պիտի չելլես մինչեւ որ տուգանքիդ վերջին դահեկանը չվճարես:
Լսեր էք որ ըսուած է. «Մի՛ շնար»: Իսկ ես կ՚ըսեմ ձեզի, թէ ով որ ցանկութեամբ նայի ոեւէ կնոջ՝ արդէն իսկ իր սիրտին մէջ շնութիւն ըրած կ՚ըլլայ անոր հետ: Եթէ աջ աչքդ քեզ կը գայթակղեցնէ, հանէ՛ եւ նետէ զայն, որովհետեւ նախընտրելի է որ անդամներէդ մէկը կորսնցնես քան ամբողջ մարմնով դժոխք նետուիս: Եթէ աջ ձեռքդ քեզ կը գայթակղեցնէ, կտրէ՛ ու նետէ զայն, որովհետեւ նախընտրելի է որ անդամներէդ մէկը կորսնցնես, քան ամբողջ մարմնով դժոխք նետուիս:
Ըսուած է նաեւ. «Ով որ իր կինը կ՚արձակէ, անոր արձակման թուղթ թող տայ»: Իսկ ես կ՚ըսեմ ձեզի. Ան որ առանց պոռնկութեան պատճառի իր կինը կ՚արձակէ, ինք պատճառ կը դառնայ անոր շնութիւն ընելուն: Նոյնպէս, շնութիւն ըրած կ՚ըլլայ ան՝ որ կ՚ամուսնանայ արձակուած կնոջ հետ:
Լսեր էք նաեւ որ անցեալին ըսուած է. «Երդմնազանց մի՛ ըլլար, այլ կատարէ ինչ որ երդուած էիր Աստուծոյ»: Իսկ ես կ՚ըսեմ ձեզի. Բնա՛ւ երդում մի ընէք, ո՛չ երկինքի վրայ, որովհետեւ Աստուծոյ գահն է, ո՛չ երկրի վրայ, որովհետեւ անոր ոտքի պատուանդանն է, ո՛չ Երուսաղէմի վրայ, որովհետեւ մեծ Թագաւորին՝ Աստուծոյ քաղաքն է, եւ ո՛չ ալ քու գլուխիդ վրայ, որովհետեւ չես կրնար մազ մը իսկ ճերմկցնել կամ սեւցնել: Պարզապէս ձեր այոն այո թող ըլլայ եւ ոչը՝ ոչ: Անկէ աւելին չարէն կու գայ:
Լսեր էք որ ըսուած է. «Աչքի դէմ աչք պիտի հատուցանէս եւ ակռայի դէմ՝ ակռայ»: Իսկ ես կ՚ըսեմ ձեզի. Մի՛ հակառակիր քեզի չարիք ընողին: Եթէ մէկը աջ երեսիդ ապտակ զարնէ՝ միւս երեսդ ալ դարձուր անոր: Եւ եթէ մէկը ուզէ քեզ դատի կանչել շապիկդ առնելու համար, բաճկոնդ ալ տուր անոր: Եթէ մէկը քեզ բռնադատէ մէկ մղոն միասին երթալ՝ իր բեռը շալկելու համար, անոր հետ երկու մղոն ալ գնա: Եթէ մէկը քեզմէ բան մը խնդրէ՝ տո՛ւր, եւ եթէ մէկը քեզմէ բան մը փոխ առնել ուզէ, երես մի՛ դարձներ:
Լսեր էք արդարեւ որ ըսուած է. «Սիրէ՛ ընկերդ եւ ատէ թշնամիդ»: Իսկ ես կ՚ըսեմ ձեզի. Սիրեցէ՛ք ձեր թշնամիները, օրհնեցէք ձեզ անիծողները, բարիք ըրէք ձեզ ատողներուն եւ աղօթեցէք անոնց համար, որոնք ձեզ կը չարչարեն ու կը հալածեն: Այդպիսով դուք ձեր երկնաւոր Հօր զաւակները կը դառնաք, որովհետեւ ան իր արեւը կը ծագեցնէ թէ՛ չարերուն եւ թէ՛ բարիներուն վրայ եւ անձրեւ կը տեղացնէ թէ՛ արդարներուն եւ թէ՛ մեղաւորներուն վրայ: Եթէ միայն ձեզ սիրողները սիրէք, ի՞նչ տարբերութիւն կ՚ունենաք մեղաւորներէն: Մեղաւորներն ալ նոյնը չե՞ն ըներ: Նմանապէս, եթէ միայն ձեր ծանօթները բարեկամ նկատէք, հեթանոսներէն եւ մեղաւորներէն աւելի ի՞նչ ըրած կ՚ըլլաք: Անոնք ալ նոյնը չե՞ն ըներ: Արդ, դուք կատարեալ եղէք, ինչպէս որ ձեր երկնաւոր Հայրը կատարեալ է»:
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Liturgical Calendar (Crossroads)
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SAINT THEODORE THE WARRIOR
This Saturday, March 9, the Armenian Church remembers Theodore the Warrior, a captain in the Roman army during the reign of Emperor Licinius. Theodore was born into a Christian family and was educated in the teachings of the faith. He was noted for his bravery and was especially noted for killing a serpent that was terrorizing people and animals. Theodore armed himself with a sword, and with a prayer to the Lord vanquished the serpent and became a heroic figure. He was appointed commander of Heraclea where he combined his military duties with the preaching of the Gospel. Soon nearly all of Heraclea had accepted Christianity. Emperor Licinius began a campaign against the Christians, and Theodore was a main target. He was arrested and given an opportunity to renounce his Christian faith, which he refused to do. He was martyred in 319 A.D. in Heraclea, Thrace.
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| Baby's 40th day Dedication service |
NJTEH HARUTUNYAN, son of Mr. & Mrs. Antranik & Datevig Harutunyan was brought to church for the 40th day dedication service, according to the rites of the Armenian Church. We welcome Njteh to the life of the church and hope to see him soon for the Sacrament of Baptism.
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- Mr. ARAM GUNDAKIAN, passed on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Funeral services were held on Friday, March 1, 2019, at Edward Lynch Funeral Home.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
- Mrs. ARCHALOUS MARGESIAN, passed on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Wake was held on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Frederick Funeral Home. Funeral services were held on Friday, March 8, 2019, at St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family. May she rest in peace.
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- Dr. Anne Cholakian, Mr. Kapriel Cholakian, Mr. & Dr. Donik & Grace Arabian and daughter Catherine request requiem service for the soul of their beloved husband, father and grandfather DR. OHANES CHOLAKIAN (40th day memorial service).
- Mrs. Armenouhi Bardizbanian, Mr. & Mrs. Simon and Lara Bardizbanian and children Anais and Aline request requiem service for the soul of their beloved husband, father and grandfather HRAIR BARDIZBANIAN (25th year memorial service). Also for the soul of their beloved sister, aunt and great aunt SOSSY YAZARYAN (8th year memorial service) and for the souls of all deceased members of PALANDJIAN and BARDIZBANIAN families.
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| - March 16, 2019 |
Salt & Light Youth Group Meeting |
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Dr. Hrant Markarian's Khrimian Hayrig Mono Drama |
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General Membership Meeting |
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Salt & Light Youth Group |
| - April 14, 2019 |
Palm Sunday Luncheon hosted by Salt & Light Youth Group |
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Join St. Sarkis Church Ladies Guild Fellowship Hour Every Sunday After Church Services.
Dr. OHANES CHOLAKIAN Memorial luncheon and The Ladies Guild coffee hour will be held in the Main Hall.
The Ladies Guild gathering will be held in the Pagoumian Hall.
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