E-Sunday Bulletin of St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church
38-65 234th. St. Douglaston, NY, 11363
Sunday: 03/25/2018
ԾԱՂԿԱԶԱՐԴ - PALM SUNDAY
Sunday Readings:
Song of Songs 1:1-2:3; Zechariah 9:9-15; Philippians 4:4-7; Matthew 20:29-21:17
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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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Tonight's Vesper service is at 8:30pm
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Armenian Wounded Soldiers Event
Written by Annette Givelekian
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On Sunday March 18
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2018, the Saint Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church of Douglaston NY and AYF Hyortik Junior and Senior Chapter, hosted an event in Honor of the Armenian Wounded Soldiers to acknowledge the 30
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anniversary of the war that started in 1988 between Armenia and Azerbaijan. What we would like to call the 30
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Anniversary of the Independence of Artsakh.
The hall was packed with parishioners as we started the event. Danny Megerian, who was the Masters of Ceremony, started the event off. Danny serves as an Executive for the Hyortik Senior Chapter. He introduced a fellow AYF member who is 11 year old and serves as an Executive in the Junior Hyortik Chapter, Aris Bedros Givelekian. Aris played a musical piece on the piano in honor of our soldiers who fight for our cause in Artsakh.
After Aris' wonderful performance, Mr. Razmig Arzoumanian made a moving and inspiration presentation about our soldiers in Artsakh. He talked about the importance of sending money to our troops to purchase lifesaving kits for our soldiers, training them on how to use the kits and investing in rehabilitation for our wounded soldiers. Even though some of the footage shared was heart wrenching, such as seeing our young wounded soldiers, what it also showed us was their bravery and resilience. For example, Sargis Stepanyan, who lost both his legs and one arm during a rescue mission for one of his fellow soldiers, did not let his disability stop him. He went on to win the World Cup Championship in arm wrestling in 2017. Sargis is a true inspirational young man who showed us his spirit and determination.
We had the pleasure and honor of having his Auspices of His Excellency Mr. Zohrab Mnatsakanyan, permanent representative of the Republic of Armenia to the United Nations, address the crowd. He spoke of our history in the last 20 years in Artsakh and the war with Azerbaijan, and how regardless of how many times Azerbaijan tries, Armenia and Artsakh continue to win this war.
Saint Sarkis Church's very own Fr. Nareg Terterian took the podium and made a moving speech about the importance of supporting our troops, and what happens in Artsakh and Armenia will always also affect and impact the lives of the Diaspora Armenians, and how we all have to do our part to show our support.
The parish was able to raise over $12,000 in a few hours because of the generosity of our parish and auxiliary bodies of Saint Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church. One of the touching moments was when a 10 year old AYF member, Ani Fiesel, raised her hand to donate $10 out of her piggy bank. Not only was this a wonderful event for raising money for our soldiers, but it also raised awareness in the plight of our soldiers and taught the importance of giving back to our youth.
This event was a wonderful collaboration between various organizations.
The Sunday School Church and the Ladies guild of St. Sarkis Church prepared the "Michink Buffet" with homemade Lenten dishes for the parishioners and the AYF Hyortik Chapter who put the program together. When communities and different organizations come together for a common cause, it is amazing what wonderful things can happen.
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Armenian Wounded Heroes Fund
Written by Danny Megerian
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On Sunday, March 18th, 2018, St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church and AYF "Hyortik" chapter hosted a presentation and a very successful fundraising event at St. Sarkis Church.
Ambassador Zohrab Mnatsakanyan visited our church for the first time and spoke about our soldiers defending our land in Artsakh . The speaker of the event, Mr. Razmig Arzoumanian, is the co-founder of the Armenian Wounded Heroes Fund, along with Mr. Chris Petrossian. Fr. Nareg Terterian gave a
heartfelt speech about Armenian wounded soldiers and facilitated the fundraiser.
Mr. Arzoumanian had an amazing presentation prepared for over 100 people at St. Sarkis Church. The Speaker touched the hearts of all that were present and he also vowed to match all the donations given to the fund at the event. The guests present at the event came together and raised $12,000.00 for the Armenian Wounded Heroes Fund.
Since Mr. Arzoumanian will be matching that number the total raised at the event is $24,000! This was a very successful day not only because of how much we raised, but because of the difference it is going to make for our young soldiers when it come down to life or death!
Mr. Daniel Megerian, an executive member of AYF Hyortik Senior chapter was the MC for the event. Aris Givelekian, is an executive member of AYF Hyortik Juniors, he is also member of Salt and Light Youth Group as well as a student at St. Sarkis Saturday school performed a beautiful piece on the piano!
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MARCH 25, PALM SUNDAY
Morning Service
Divine Liturgy
"Trunpatzek" (Opening of the portal ceremony)
Procession: Sunday & Saturday School Students
Celebrant REV. FR. NAREG TERTERIAN, Pastor
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10:00 AM
10:30 AM
12:45 AM
1:00 PM
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MARCH 27, HOLY TUESDAY
Vesper Service
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7:00 PM |
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MARCH 29, MAUNDY THURSDAY
Services Will Be Presided Over By His GRACE
BISHOP ANOUSHAVAN TANIELIAN
Divine Liturgy
Washing of the Feet Service
Tenebrae (Passion of Christ)
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5:00 PM
6:00 PM
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MARCH 30, GOOD FRIDAY
Service of the Entombment
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Note time change
7:30 PM
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MARCH 31, GREAT SATURDAY
Holy Communion for Students
"Jrakalooytz" Easter Eve Vesper Service
Reading of Scriptures
Divine Liturgy
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10:00 AM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
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APRIL 1, EASTER
Morning Service
Divine Liturgy
Celebrant:
REV. FR. NAREG TERTERIAN, Pastor
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10:00AM
10:30AM |
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Salt and Light Youth Group 2018 Schedule Session 1
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Salt and Light Youth Group, Food & Beverage Sponsor
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SALT & LIGHT YOUTH GROUP
FOOD & BEVERAGE SPONSOR
| January 19th, 2018 - Mr. & Mrs. Harout and Nayri Khatchadourian |
| February 3rd, 2018 - Mr. & Mrs. Dikran and Liza Kabaragian |
| February 16th, 2018 - Mr. Sarkis Kadehjian and Ms. Shakeh Kadehjian |
| March 10th, 2018 - Dr. Stephan and Mrs. Liza Andreopoulos |
| March 23rd, 2018 - Mr. & Mrs. Arsen and Arev Mouradian |
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
SaltNLightYouthGroup@gmail.com
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Thank You!
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Saturday School Annual Gala
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St. Sarkis Church Sunday School
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Sunday School Calendar 2018
April 8th & 22nd
May 6th & 20th
SUNDAY SCHOOL
BREAKFAST SPONSOR
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February 25, 2018
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Mr. & Mrs. George and Katia Tavitian |
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March 11, 2018
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Mr. & Mrs. Armen and Zepiur Ardzivian |
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April 8, 2018
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Mr. & Mrs. Khikar and Betty Ghadimian
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April 22, 2018
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May 6, 2018
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May 20, 2018
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If you are interested in sponsoring breakfast for Sunday School (cost $100.00 per Sunday), please contact the church office at (718) 224-2275 or email us at StSarkisChurch@gmail.com
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Thank You!
Dates are subject to change
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The Podcast With Fr. Nareg Terterian - Season III
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Season III - Episode 18 (99): The Birthright Experience with Anais Bayrakdarian
In This Episode:
- Opening Praye
- An update on St. Sarkis Church Community Events, and Programs
- An Interview with Depi Hayk/Birthright Armenia volunteer Anais Bayrakdarian
- Bible Reflection
- Hymn Of The Day
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Bible Readings
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Աստուածաշնչական Ընթերցումներ
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THE EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL TO THE PHILIPPIANS (4.4-7)
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
ՊՕՂՈՍ ԱՌԱՔԵԱԼԻ ՆԱՄԱԿԸ ՓԻԼԻՊՊԵՑԻՆԵՐՈՒՆ (4.4-7)
Միշտ ուրախ եղէք Աստուծմով. դարձեալ կ՚ըսեմ՝ ուրախ եղէք: Բոլորին հանդէպ հեզ եւ ազնիւ եղէք: Շուտով Տէրը կու գայ: Ոեւէ բան թող չմտահոգէ ձեզ. այլ միշտ ձեր աղօթքներուն եւ աղաչանքներուն մէջ գոհունակ սիրտով Աստուծմէ խնդրեցէք ինչ բանի որ կարիքը կը զգաք, եւ այն ատեն Աստուծոյ խաղաղութիւնը, որ միտքով կարելի չէ հասկնալ, խաղաղ պիտի պահէ ձեր սիրտերն ու միտքերը որոնք Քրիստոս Յիսուսի միացած են:
THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO MATTHEW (20.29-21.17)
As Jesus and his disciples were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed him. Two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was going by, they shouted, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!"
The crowd rebuked them and told them to be quiet, but they shouted all the louder, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!"
Jesus stopped and called them. "What do you want me to do for you?" he asked.
"Lord," they answered, "we want our sight."
Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed him.
As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away."
This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:
"Say to Daughter Zion,
'See, your king comes to you,
gentle and riding on a donkey,
and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.'"
The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,
"Hosanna to the Son of David!"
"Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!"
"Hosanna in the highest heaven!"
When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, "Who is this?"
The crowds answered, "This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee."
Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. "It is written," he said to them, "'My house will be called a house of prayer,' but you are making it 'a den of robbers.'"
The blind and the lame came to him at the temple, and he healed them. But when the chief priests and the teachers of the law saw the wonderful things he did and the children shouting in the temple courts, "Hosanna to the Son of David," they were indignant.
"Do you hear what these children are saying?" they asked him.
"Yes," replied Jesus, "have you never read,
"'From the lips of children and infants
you, Lord, have called forth your praise'?"
And he left them and went out of the city to Bethany, where he spent the night.
ՅԻՍՈՒՍ ՔՐԻՍՏՈՍԻ ԱՒԵՏԱՐԱՆԸ ԸՍՏ ՄԱՏԹԷՈՍԻ ( 20:29-21:17)
Երբ Յիսուս եւ իր աշակերտները Երիքովէն դուրս կ՚ելլէին, մեծ բազմութիւն մը հետեւեցաւ իրեն: Ճամբու եզերքին նստած երկու կոյրեր, երբ լսեցին որ Յիսուս կ՚անցնի, սկսան աղաղակել. «Ողորմէ՛ մեզի, Յիսո՛ւս, Դաւիթի որդի»: Ժողովուրդը սաստեց անոնց որպէսզի լռեն, բայց անոնք աւելի բարձր ձայնով շարունակեցին աղաղակել. «Ողորմէ՛ մեզի, Տէ՛ր, Դաւիթի որդի»: Յիսուս կանգ առաւ, իր մօտ կանչեց կոյրերը եւ հարցուց. «Ի՞նչ կ՚ուզէք որ ընեմ ձեզի»: Անոնք պատասխանեցին. «Տէ՜ր, թող մեր աչքերը բացուին»: Յիսուս գթաց եւ անոնց աչքերուն դպաւ: Կոյրերը անմիջապէս սկսան տեսնել եւ հետեւեցան իրեն:
Երբ Երուսաղէմի մօտեցան եւ հասան Բեթփագէ, Ձիթենեաց լերան կողին, Յիսուս իր աշակերտներէն երկուքը ղրկեց՝ անոնց պատուիրելով. «Գացէք սա դիմացի գիւղը եւ անմիջապէս հոն կապուած էշ մը պիտի գտնէք իր աւանակին հետ. քակեցէք եւ ինծի բերէք: Եթէ մէկը առարկէ, ըսէք. "Տէրը անոնց պէտք ունի", եւ անմիջապէս թոյլ պիտի տայ ձեզի»: Ասիկա պատահեցաւ, որպէսզի իրականանայ մարգարէին խօսքը. «Երուսաղէմի ըսէք. Ահա քու թագաւորդ քեզի կու գայ. Անիկա հեզ է, նստած իշու մը աւանակին վրայ»:
Աշակերտները գացին եւ կատարեցին ինչ որ Յիսուս պատուիրեց իրենց: Բերին էշն ու աւանակը եւ իրենց հագուստները անոնց վրայ դրին: Ապա Յիսուս նստաւ աւանակին վրայ: Ժողովուրդէն շատեր իրենց հագուստները կը փռէին ճամբուն վրայ, ուրիշներ ծառերէն ոստեր կը կտրէին եւ կը տարածէին ճամբուն վրայ: Եւ ամբողջ բազմութիւնը, որ թափօրին մէջ Յիսուսի առջեւէն կ՚երթար կամ կը հետեւէր իրեն, կ՚աղաղակէր. «Օրհնութի՜ւն Դաւիթի որդիին, օրհնեալ է ան որ կու գայ Տիրոջ անունով: Օրհնութի՜ւն Բարձրեալին»:
Երբ Յիսուս Երուսաղէմ մտաւ, ամբողջ քաղաքը դղրդեցաւ: «Ո՞վ է ասիկա», կը հարցնէին քաղաքի բնակիչները. եւ ամբոխը կը պատասխանէր. «Ասիկա Յիսուս մարգարէն է, Գալիլիայի Նազարէթ քաղաքէն»:
Ապա Յիսուս տաճար մտաւ եւ դուրս վռնտեց բոլոր անոնք որոնք տաճարին մէջ առուծախ կ՚ընէին. լումայափոխներուն սեղանները եւ աղաւնեվաճառներուն աթոռները շրջեց եւ ըսաւ անոնց. «Սուրբ Գիրքերուն մէջ գրուած է. "Իմ տունս աղօթքի տուն պիտի կոչուի", մինչ դուք զայն աւազակներու որջի վերածած էք»:
Տաճարին մէջ Յիսուսի մօտեցան կոյրեր եւ կաղեր եւ ան բժշկեց զանոնք: Երբ քահանայապետներն ու դպիրները տեսան Յիսուսի կատարած հրաշքները եւ լսեցին աղաղակը մանուկներուն, որոնք տաճարին մէջ կը գոչէին. «Օրհնութի՜ւն Դաւիթի որդիին», բարկացան եւ Յիսուսի ըսին. «Կը լսե՞ս ինչ կ՚ըսեն ատոնք»: Յիսուս պատասխանեց. «Այո՛, չէ՞ք կարդացած Սուրբ իրքին սա խօսքը, թէ "Մանուկներու եւ կաթներ երեխաներու բերնով գովեստ հիւսեցիր"»:
Ապա Յիսուս ձգեց զանոնք եւ քաղաքէն դուրս ելաւ՝ դէպի Բեթանիա, եւ հոն գիշերեց:
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| Liturgical Calendar (From Crossroads: E-Newsletter of the Armenian Prelacy) |
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REMEMBRANCE OF THE RAISING OF LAZARUS
This Saturday, March 24, we commemorate the Raising of Lazarus as told in the Gospel of John, Chapter 11. Lazarus and his sisters Mary and Martha were good friends of Jesus. Their home in Bethany (near Jerusalem) was Jesus' home whenever he was in Jerusalem. Lazarus' sudden death threw his sisters into deep mourning. Jesus also wept for his friend. John's gospel account emphasizes the fact that Lazarus was indeed dead by pointing out that his body was in the tomb. Jesus' raising of Lazarus convinced many people of his unique powers, and according to John, the authorities took steps to try to silence him.
Lazarus represents humankind and Bethany represents the whole world. The major themes of this day are the forthcoming victory of Christ over death, the supreme sacrifice of love, and the resurrection as the ultimate triumph of love.
A hymn traditionally sung on Saturday evening (eve of Palm Sunday) says: "With the raising of Lazarus by which the dead were given hope, the descendants of Adam were also raised...." Thus, as the Lenten period comes to an end, we are greeted by the hope of Christ's promise of the resurrection of humanity.
The forty days of Great Lent (Medz Bahk) come to an end with Vespers on Friday prior to the commemoration of the Raising of Lazarus. A new fasting period for Holy Week begins on Monday and continues through Holy Saturday.
PALM SUNDAY
This Sunday, March 25, is Palm Sunday commemorating Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the beginning of Holy Week. The Church is joyful after forty days of repentance. Christ is coming to Jerusalem. He is coming in the name of the Lord in fulfillment of the prophecy (Zechariah 9:9-16).
Rejoice, O Jerusalem, and adorn your bridal chamber, O Sion, for behold your King Christ, seated on the new colt, shows meekness and comes to enter into your chamber. ... Cry aloud, Hosanna, blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord, who has great mercy. (From the Introit of Palm Sunday)
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| Baby's 40th day Dedication service |
VICTORIA GRACE MEGERIAN, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Paul & Christina Megerian was brought to church for the 40th day dedication service, according to the rites of the Armenian Church. We welcome Victoria to the life of the church and hope to see her soon for the Sacrament of Baptism.
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The Altar Flowers for this Sunday are donated by Mr. & Mrs. Ruben and Hasmig Daglyan.
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Palm Sunday candles are donated by,
Mr. & Mrs. Raffi & Jeanette Nenejian & children;
Aram, Levon & Paul
in memory of their beloved father & grandfather
BOGHOS NENEJIAN and JOSEPH BALIAN
All proceeds will go to St. Sarkis Church Summer Camp
The Palm leaves for Palm Sunday were donated by Dr. & Mrs. Aram and Rima Cazazian.
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- Mr. HENRY HARUTIAN, passed on Monday, March 19, 2018. A wake service was held on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Funeral services were held on Friday, March 23, 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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Join St. Sarkis Church Ladies Guild Fellowship Hour every Sunday following Church services.
The Ladies Guild Easter Bake Sale
will be held in the Main Hall.
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Salt & Light Youth Group |
| - March 25, 2018 |
Palm Sunday |
| - March 31, 2018 |
Saturday School Easter Brunch |
| - April 1, 2018 |
Easter |
- April 14, 2018
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"Saturday School Gala" |
| - May 6, 2018 |
Last Day of Sunday School |
| - May 20, 2018 |
Saturday School Year End Hantes |
| - June 24, 2018 |
Panel Discussion on Mental Health |
- July 9- 20, 2018
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Summer Camp |
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This issue of the Sunday E-bulletin is sponsored by:
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Adds From Sister Organizations
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