E-Sunday Bulletin of St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church
38-65 234th. St. Douglaston, NY, 11363
Sunday: 05/27/2018
ՀՈԳԵԳԱԼՈՒՍՏԷՆ ԵՏՔ Ա. ԿԻՐԱԿԻ - FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Sunday Readings:
1 Kings 18:29-46; 2 Kings 2:1-15; James 5:16-20; Luke 4:25-30
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Join us in worship this Sunday
Morning Service 10:00 AM
Divine Liturgy 10:45 AM - Sermon 11:45 AM
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Մասնակցեցէք Ս. Պատարագին
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Առաւօտեան Ժամերգութիւն 10։00
Ս. Պատարագ 10։45- Քարոզ 11։45
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News From St. Sarkis Church
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Լուրեր Ս. Սարգիս Եկեղեցիէն
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Archbishop Oshagan announced that all Prelacy parishes will offer prayers of Thanksgiving for the Republic of Armenia and bless the Armenian tricolor flag on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the first Armenian Republic (May 28, 1918), and the 27th anniversary of the current Republic of Armenia (September 21, 1991), this Sunday, May 27th or next Sunday (June 3rd).
Bless, O Lord, this tricolor flag. And just as after the flood you placed your rainbow on Mt. Ararat and established a covenant with mankind, now too after the flowing of so much holy and heroic blood, may this flag with its beautiful colors be sealed as a sign of our covenant with you.
Անկախ Հայաստանի առաջին Հանրապետութեան հռչակման 100-րդ եւ երկրորդ Հանրապետութեան 27-րդ տարեդարձներուն առթիւ, Կիրակի, 27 Մայիս 2018-ին, Թեմին բոլորս եկեղեցիներուն մէջ, յաւարտ Ս. Պատարագի, տեղի պիտի ունենայ Հանրապետական Մաղթանք եւ Դրօշակի Օրհնութիւն։
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Suzanne and Hovsep Hagopian Saturday School Year End Hantes
Written by Yvette Fiesel
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On Sunday, May 20
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the St. Sarkis Suzanne and Hovsep Hagopian Saturday School held their annual year end hantes. From nursery to our 7
th
graders the students had been working hard learning their poems and songs and we even had a special dance performance.
Chadrjian Hall, was filled with loved ones awaiting the students performances and the children did not disappoint them. The program started with a video presentation of what St. Sarkis Armenian School is all about and showed snippets of what happens at our school every Saturday.
The performance started with our nursery, pre-k and kindergarten classes singing and reciting their poems. At the end of their performance, Mrs. Nairy Zohrabian, Principal of the school presented the Kindergarten students their moving up diplomas. The second portion of the hantes was performed by our 1
st
through 7
th
grade classes.
At the end of the program Fr. Nareg Terterian and Mrs. Nairy Zohrabian and Mrs. Mary Arslanian presented our graduating 7
th
graders, Garen Fiesel, Aren Bedrossian , Edmond Sarkissian, Sussana Sarkissan with their diplomas and wished them good luck with their future endeavors.
Another fun filled year of learning the Armenian language, history, culture, song and religion concluded with our dedicated PTA who had prepared and served delicious deserts.
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| Salt & Light Youth Group Written by Nyrie Bedrossian |
On Friday, May 18th, the St. Sarkis Salt & Light Youth Group convened with their final session of this season. There were about 30 youth in attendance. As with the other sessions, the youth gathered at first to socialize, play ping pong, cards and various other games, as well as have a delicious dinner together, prepared by Tsoler Janian. At 7pm, they were divided into breakout groups with their respective facilitators and met to discuss the topic of this session, which was "Is the Holy Spirit really a Person?" Interactive facilitator led discussions were held around this topic. Upon completion, the youth gathered once again to socialize, eat dessert and end the night.
The Salt & Light Youth Group, with over 40 youth members, has had 8 successful sessions since January, completing 2 studies from the YDISCIPLE Program set forth by the Prelacy, Study 1: Follow Me and Study 2: Who Is God. Our sessions have been a balance of social activity and religious education for the youth, and we will continue to strive to improve the quality of our time spent together. We will celebrate the completion of these studies with a picnic on Friday, June 1st held at Manorhaven Park in Port Washington, for the youth group members and their families. We are grateful to all that helped make our youth group a success this year and look forward to starting our sessions again after the summer break.
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This morning, the New York
AYF Hyortik chapter convened at St. Sarkis Church, before departing to AYF Junior Seminar weekend. Fr. Nareg Terterian blessed them with a prayer and wished them a safe and fun trip!
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CATHOLICOSATE ANNOUNCES PLANS
FOR SUMMER COURSE OF STUDY
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His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia announced plans for an intensive summer course on the "Armenian Church; Historical and Contemporary Issues and Challenges," for young adults, ages 18 to 30. The course will take place starting August 10 and ending on August 24. All lectures will be in English and will take place at the Armenian Theological Seminary at St. Mary Monastery, Bikfaya, Lebanon. The two-week program will include participation in the Feast of St. Mary's Assumption, an intimate encounter with His Holiness, Q&A Roundtable, and Sightseeing.
Deadline for application is May 31. For information contact the Prelacy by email (email@armenianprelacy.org) or telephone (212-689-7810).
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| St. Sarkis Sunday School along with JL Designs |
| Complimentary Lecture and Interactive Discussion |
| Panel Discussion on Mental Health |
| Summer Camp First Meeting 2018 |
On Tuesday May 22, 2018 the staff of Summer Camp Program had their 1st meeting. Everyone is very excited to plan a great season of camp for the children of our community.
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| Summer Camp Sponsorship 2018 |
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Summer Camp Sponsorship Opportunity
Thank you to our main sponsors, Mr. & Mrs. Antranig & Marion Boudakian for their loyal and generous donations, for believing in our program and helping it
thrive for the past 13 years..........................................$2,000.00
Petting Zoo Comes To You............................................$395.00
Fun Bus..........................................................................$375.00
Puppet Show..................................................................$425.00
Art Classes.....................................................................$750.00
(Sponsored by Nenejian/Balian Families)
Camp T-Shirts................................................................$600.00
(Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Harout & Nyrie Khatchadourian)
Science Museum..............................................................$500.00
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Sponsored by
Mrs. Makrouhi Kalayjian)
Magic Show.....................................................................$500.00
( Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. John & Salpi Megerian)
Fitness/Gym Coach.......................................................$1,200.00
Fitness/Gym Coach.......................................................$1,200.00
(Sponsored by Tavitian/Megherian Famlies)
Pizza Lunch.......................................................................$200.00
Pizza Lunch........................................................................$200.00
In efforts to make the 13th year of St. Sarkis Summer Camp an unforgettable experience, we are seeking sponsors for various activities. We thank you for your generosity and support. Donations can be made at the church office or by calling 718.224.2275.
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| Summer Camp Counselor 2018 |
Overview
Have you thought about becoming a camp aide or camp counselor, but have limited experience working with youth? Gain experience and job knowledge as a Counselor in Training (CIT) at St. Sarkis Church Summer Camp Program..
CIT's volunteer approximately 25 hours per week. Plus, CIT's have the opportunity to:
- Gain valuable work experience
- Develop new work skills
- Develop and practice leadership
- Work as a team member
- Have fun volunteering with kids
Examples of Duties
- Assist in the daily operations of day camp activities for children ages 5-15.
- Act as a positive role model.
- Ensure safety.
- Assist camp staff.
- CIT's are expected to be actively involved in the entire camp which includes: daily activities, games, crafts, etc.
- Assist in upholding all camp and facility rules and policies.
General Qualifications
- Must be 16-18 years of age by June 4 , 2018
- Have a positive attitude matched with lots of enthusiasm!
- Desire to work with elementary youth (age 5- 15 years old).
Trainning
Training is required and coordinated by the Staff of Summer Camp Program.
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Bible Readings
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Աստուածաշնչական Ընթերցումներ
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A READING FROM THE SECOND BOOK OF KINGS (2.1-15)
And it came about when the LORD was about to take up Elijah by a whirlwind to heaven, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. Elijah said to Elisha, "Stay here please, for the LORD has sent me as far as Bethel." But Elisha said, "As the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you." So they went down to Bethel. Then the sons of the prophets who were at Bethel came out to Elisha and said to him, "Do you know that the LORD will take away your master from over you today?" And he said, "Yes, I know; be still."
Elijah said to him, "Elisha, please stay here, for the LORD has sent me to Jericho." But he said, "As the LORD lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you." So they came to Jericho. The sons of the prophets who were at Jericho approached Elisha and said to him, "Do you know that the LORD will take away your master from over you today?" And he answered, "Yes, I know; be still." Then Elijah said to him, "Please stay here, for the LORD has sent me to the Jordan." And he said, "As the LORD lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you." So the two of them went on.
Now fifty men of the sons of the prophets went and stood opposite them at a distance, while the two of them stood by the Jordan. Elijah took his mantle and folded it together and struck the waters, and they were divided here and there, so that the two of them crossed over on dry ground.
When they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, "Ask what I shall do for you before I am taken from you." And Elisha said, "Please, let a double portion of your spirit be upon me." He said, "You have asked a hard thing. Nevertheless, if you see me when I am taken from you, it shall be so for you; but if not, it shall not be so." As they were going along and talking, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire and horses of fire which separated the two of them. And Elijah went up by a whirlwind to heaven. Elisha saw it and cried out, "My father, my father, the chariots of Israel and its horsemen!" And he saw Elijah no more. Then he took hold of his own clothes and tore them in two pieces. He also took up the mantle of Elijah that fell from him and returned and stood by the bank of the Jordan. He took the mantle of Elijah that fell from him and struck the waters and said, "Where is the LORD, the God of Elijah?" And when he also had struck the waters, they were divided here and there; and Elisha crossed over.
Now when the sons of the prophets who were at Jericho opposite him saw him, they said, "The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha." And they came to meet him and bowed themselves to the ground before him.
ԹԱԳԱՒՈՐՈՒԹԵԱՆ ՉՈՐՐՈՐԴ ԳԻՐՔԷՆ (2.1-15)
Երբոր հասաւ ժամանակը երբ Տէրը մրրիկով երկինք պիտի բարձրացնէր Եղիան, Եղիա եւ Եղիսէ Գաղգաղայէն մեկնեցան: Եղիա Եղիսէին ըսաւ.- Հո՛ս մնա, Տէրը զիս Բեթէլ կը ղրկէ:
Եղիսէ պատասխանեց.- Վկայ ըլլայ կենդանի Տէրը. կ՚երդնում քու կեանքովդ, թէ պիտի չթողում քեզ:
Բեթէլ եկան: Բեթէլ բնակող մարգարէները խումբով եկան Եղիսէի եւ ըսին.- Գիտե՞ս որ Տէրը այսօր քեզմէ պիտի առնէ Եղիան՝ քու տէրդ: Գիտեմ, այդ մասին մի՛ խօսիք,- պատասխանեց Եղիսէ: Ապա Եղիա Եղիսէի ըսաւ.- Հո՛ս մնա, Տէրը զիս Երիքով կը ղրկէ: Եւ ան պատասխանեց.- Վկայ ըլլայ կենդանի Տէրը. կ՚երդնում քու կեանքովդ, թէ պիտի չթողում քեզ:
Եւ Երիքով եկան: Երիքով բնակող մարգարէները խումբով մօտեցան Եղիսէի եւ ըսին.- Գիտե՞ս որ Տէրը այսօր քեզմէ պիտի առնէ Եղիան՝ քու տէրդ:
Գիտեմ, մի՛ խօսիք այդ մասին,- պատասխանեց Եղիսէ: Եղիա Եղիսէի ըսաւ.- Հո՛ս մնա, Տէրը զիս Յորդանան կը ղրկէ:
Եղիսէ պատասխանեց.- Վկայ ըլլայ կենդանի Տէրը. կ՚երդնում քու կեանքովդ, թէ պիտի չթողում քեզ:
Եւ երկուքը միասին գացին: Մարգարէներու խումբէն յիսուն հոգի հետեւեցան անոնց մինչեւ Յորդանան գետը: Եղիա եւ Եղիսէ գետեզրին կանգ առին, իսկ միւսները կանգնեցան քիչ մը հեռու: Եղիա իր վերարկուն հանեց, ծալլեց զայն եւ անով զարկաւ ջուրերուն: Ջուրերը այս ու այն կողմ բաժնուեցան, եւ անոնք երկուքով անցան ցամաք տեղէն:
Երբ անցան, Եղիա ըսաւ.- Եղիսէ՛, քանի դեռ հետդ եմ՝ խնդրէ՛ ինչ որ կրնամ ընել քեզի:
Խնդրեմ, մարգարէական հոգիէդ կրկին բաժին թող ժառանգեմ*,- պատասխանեց Եղիսէ:
Դժուար բան խնդրեցիր,- ըսաւ Եղիա,- բայց պիտի ստանաս զայն, եթէ տեսնես իմ երկինք բարձրացուիլս. այլապէս պիտի չստանաս:
Եւ մինչ խօսելով կ՚երթային, ահա յանկարծ հրեղէն ձիերով կառք մը իրարմէ բաժնեց Եղիան ու Եղիսէն, եւ Եղիա մրրիկով երկինք բարձրացաւ: Եղիսէ տեսաւ եւ աղաղակեց. «Հա՜յր, հա՜յր, ահա Իսրայէլի կառքն ու հեծեալները». եւ այլեւս չտեսաւ զայն: Ուստի քաշեց, պատռեց իր վերարկուն, զայն երկու կտորի վերածելով: Ապա վերցուց Եղիայի վերարկուն որ իր վրայ ինկաւ, եւ դարձաւ Յորդանան գետին եզերքը: Առաւ Եղիայի վերարկուն եւ ջուրերուն զարկաւ, բայց անոնք չբաժնուեցան: Այն ատեն գոչեց. «Ո՞ւր ես, Տէ՛ր, Եղիայի Աստուածը», եւ դարձեալ ջուրերուն զարկաւ: Ջուրերը այս ու այն կողմ բաժնուեցան եւ Եղիսէ անցաւ միւս կողմ:
Երբ Երիքովի մարգարէները դիմացէն տեսան զինք, ըսին. «Եղիայի հոգին Եղիսէի վրայ հանգչեցաւ»: Գացին դիմաւորեցին զինք եւ մինչեւ գետին խոնարհեցան իր առջեւ:
THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO LUKE (4.25-30)
I assure you that there were many widows in Israel in Elijah's time, when the sky was shut for three and a half years and there was a severe famine throughout the land. Yet Elijah was not sent to any of them, but to a widow in Zarephath in the region of Sidon. And there were many in Israel with leprosy in the time of Elisha the prophet, yet not one of them was cleansed-only Naaman the Syrian."
All the people in the synagogue were furious when they heard this. They got up, drove him out of the town, and took him to the brow of the hill on which the town was built, in order to throw him down the cliff. But he walked right through the crowd and went on his way.
ՅԻՍՈՒՍ ՔՐԻՍՏՈՍԻ ԱՒԵՏԱՐԱՆԸ ԸՍՏ ՂՈՒԿԱՍԻ (4.25-30)
Ձեզի օրինակներով խօսիմ: Իսրայէլի մէջ բազմաթիւ այրիներ կային Եղիայի օրերուն, երբ երեքուկէս տարի երկինքը չանձրեւեց եւ ամբողջ երկրին մէջ սաստիկ սով տիրեց: Բայց Եղիա անոնցմէ ոեւէ մէկուն չղրկուեցաւ, այլ ղրկուեցաւ Սիդոնի մօտիկ Սարեփթա գիւղը բնակող այրի կնոջ մը: Նոյնպէս, Եղիսէ մարգարէի օրերուն Իսրայէլի մէջ բազմաթիւ բորոտներ կային, բայց անոնցմէ ոչ մէկը բժշկուեցաւ, այլ միայն Նէեման անունով ասորի մը:
Այս ակնարկութիւնները լսելով՝ ժողովարանին մէջ գտնուողները բարկութեամբ լեցուեցան: Ելան, Յիսուսը քաղաքէն դուրս հանեցին եւ գահավէժ ընելու նպատակով զայն տարին մինչեւ կատարը այն լերան, որուն վրայ շինուած էր իրենց քաղաքը: Բայց Յիսուս անոնց մէջէն անցաւ գնաց:
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REMEMBRANCE OF THE PROPHET ELIJAH
This Sunday (May 27) the Armenian Church remembers Elijah, the Messianic prophet of the Old Testament recorded in 1 and 2 Kings. Elijah was the greatest prophet in the Old Testament and therefore his feast day falls on a Sunday. He appeared along with Moses at the Transfiguration as the prophet of life and the new covenant; Moses was representative of the old covenant. The Armenian Church (like all the Eastern churches) holds Elijah in the highest esteem. Most importantly, Elijah did not experience death, but was taken to heaven, like the Holy Mother of God. He is mentioned in the Armenian hymn Ee Verin Yerousasgem, sung during the Requiem Service.
"Receive us in Jerusalem above, in the dwellings of the angels, in Eden, the paradise where Enoch and Elijah live worthily resplendent in dove-like purity and in old age. O merciful Lord, have mercy upon the souls of ours who have fallen asleep."
From the Armenian hymn Ee Verin Yerousagem (Receive us in Jerusalem above), sung during the Requiem Service.
SAINTS HRIPSIME AND GAYANE AND THEIR COMPANIONS
This Monday and Tuesday, May 28 and 29, the Armenian Church commemorates the virgin saints Hripsime and Gayane and their companions. Thirty-three nuns, led by Gayane, left Rome and sought refuge in Armenia hoping to escape the Roman Emperor who desired one of the nuns, the beautiful Hripsime. In Armenia, King Dertad became captivated by Hripsime's beauty and sought to wed her. She refused. Enraged, the king had Hripsime (and the other nuns) imprisoned and tortured to death.
When Gregory was released from his imprisonment in the deep pit (Khor Virab) he built chapels over the relics of the nuns, which Catholicos Sahag Bartev renovated in the 4
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century. During the 7
th
century, churches were built over both sites. The church dedicated to Hripsime, built by Catholicos Gomidas, is considered to be an architectural masterpiece and influenced the future course of Armenian architecture. Catholicos Gomidas also wrote a sharagan (hymn) in their memory-the well-known Antsink Nviryalk (Dedicated Beings).
The two churches, as well as a third (Shoghakat), are in the city of Etchmiadzin (Vagharshapat), not far from the complex of buildings that comprise the Holy Mother See of Etchmiadzin, designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.
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Requiem services will be offered for the souls of the fallen heroes of Sardarabad, Bash Abaran, Gharakilise, and the martyrs in the struggle for Artsakh. His Eminence noted that every Armenian has the duty to support the Homeland, its armed forces and the independence of Artsakh.
- Dn. Frank & Mrs. Ayda Kabarajian, Dn. Dikran & Mrs. Liza Kabarajian and children, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas and Cecile Spagna and daughter request requiem service for the souls of FRANGUIL & FOULIG GUIMUISHIAN, MARDIG & LUCY KABARAJIAN, DN. JIRAIR & KEGHUHI DEMIRJIAN, PARSEGH DEMIRJIAN, KEVORK YANDIMYAN, BERJ ARADUL and ARPINE BERBER.
-Mr. & Mrs. Edward and Mary Arslanian request requiem service for the soul of their beloved brother HAIRO BAGHDASSARIAN memorial service .
- Mrs. Mary Arslanian and Mr. Richard Tedesco request requiem service for the soul of their beloved friend HRATCH HABESHIAN memorial service.
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Quick reminder that you can help support Saint Sarkis Saturday School at no cost to you by shopping on Amazon Smile. When purchasing online through Amazon Smile .05% of your purchases will be donated to Saint Sarkis Saturday School.
All you need to do is:
Sign into your existing amazon account or create a new one by clicking here: https://smile.amazon.com/ . Eligible products are marked "Eligible for Amazon Smile donation". Please select: St Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church of Long Island Inc. as your charitable organization. If you have any questions please send us an e-mail at StSarkisPTA@Gmail.com
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St. Sarkis Church Ladies Guild Fellowship Hour every Sunday following Church services.
The Ladies Guild Coffee hour will be held in the Pagoumian hall and is hosted by:
- Mrs. Mary Arslanian
-The Kabarajian families
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| - June 2, 2018 |
Pallet Event by Sunday School |
| - June 3, 2018 |
Estate planning & long term care planning |
| - June 10, 2018 |
Sunday of Graduate |
| - 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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