E-Sunday Bulletin of St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church
38-65 234th. St. Douglaston, NY, 11363
Sunday: 09/29/2019
ԽԱՉՎԵՐԱՑԷՆ ԵՏՔ Բ. ԿԻՐԱԿԻ - ՎԱՐԱԳԱՅ Ս. ԽԱՉ -
THIRD SUNDAY OF THE EXALTATION - FEAST OF THE HOLY CROSS OF VARAK
Sunday Readings:
Proverbs 3:18-26; Isaiah 65:22-25; Galatians 6:14-18; Matthew 24:30-36
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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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This Sunday, come and enjoy St. Sarkis Annual Picnic
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Last Sunday Archbishop Anoushavan celebrated the Divine Liturgy and offered his sermon at St. Sarkis Church in Douglaston, New York. During the Divine Liturgy he ordained Sub-Deacons Berdj Agopian, Raffi Nenejian, and Razmik Nenejian to the holy order of deacons of the Armenian Church.
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Prayers For The Republic of Armenia
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By directive of the Prelate last Sunday, September 22, special prayers for the Republic of Armenia on the occasion of the 28th anniversary of its independence were offered at St. Sarkis Church.
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Pastor Was Honored Last Sunday
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Last Sunday
His Eminence also granted Der Nareg the honor and right to wear the floral pilon (Cope). The Prelate praised Der Hayr for his outstanding leadership of a vibrant parish and wished him many more years of distinguished service.
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Salt & Light Youth
Group
Written By Nyrie Bedrossian
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On Friday, September 20th, the St. Sarkis Salt & Light Youth Group held their first session of the 2019/2020 calendar year. We had over 50 kids attend, many of whom were coming to Salt & Light for their first time. As the kids socialized and ate a delicious home cooked meal, Der Nareg held a brief parent orientation to give parents an overview of the objectives and format of the Salt & Light Youth Group. Following Der Nareg's overview, information was passed out about the youth group retreat, which will be held on October 19th and 20th at Camp DeWolfe which is located out in eastern Long Island and questions were addressed from the parents.
Following their meal, the youth were divided up into their breakout groups with assigned facilitators. Groups are divided by boys and girls, into sizes of about 6-8 kids. This season, facilitators will be leading guided discussions around The Church and its perception among youth in todays society. All materials and discussion guides are provided to our facilitators from The Armenian Prelacy. The kids seem to really enjoy the small group format as it allows for engaging in discussions around topics that they may not be exposed to in any other environment.
This year, with our growing number of kids, we are also blessed to have two new facilitators join our dedicated team of adult mentors for the youth. We welcome Annita Nerses and Harout Khatchadourian to our group and know that they will be wonderful in their leadership roles.
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Saint Sarkis Basketball Working on the Future
Wriiten By Edward Barsamian
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After a few outdoor practices over the summer, the new Saint Sarkis Girls Starter team started indoor practices on Tuesday, September 17.
The STARTER concept is a new program of the Armenian Churches Sports Association to prepare young Armenian girls and boys, ages 8 to 12, for future league play.
A small League for the STARTERS is planned to start sometime this fall. Starter teams will play games against each other, so during our Tuesday evening practices we try to teach our youngsters the fundamentals of basketball along with values of friendship and team work, in preparation for League play.
The coaching staff tries to keep practices fun and competitive, and they freely admit to having almost as much fun as the kids.
If you want your child to participate please contact the church office or come to our practices on Tuesday nights from 7:00 to 8:15 pm at PS 203, on Springfield Blvd, Bayside.
Let's Go Saint Sarkis
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Annual Picnic Donations and Raffles
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We Extend Heartfelt Thanks to All Our Picnic Sponsors
Donations received through September 29, 2019
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Silver ($500)
Drs. Bagdig & Ani Baghdassarian
Mr. & Mrs. Alex & Jacqueline Baron
Mr. & Mrs. Steve & Sorina Dumanian "Carmel"
Dr. & Mrs. Hagop & Hilda Gorgissian
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Jr. & Lynn Jamie
Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Alina Kochoumian
Drs. Arthur & Louiza Kubikian
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Bronze ($250)
Dr. & Mrs. Raffi & Nairy Zohrabian
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Kid Zone Sponsors ($250)
$2000 total cost
Mrs. Rose Giragosian
Mr. & Mrs. Yeprem & Madeleine Nazarian
Dr. & Mrs. Garo & Rubina Nazarian
Mr. & Mrs. George & Katia Tavitian
Mrs. Nayda Voskerijian
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Food Court ($250)
Mr. & Mrs. Alex & Jacqueline Baron
Dr. & Mrs. Edmond & Nyree Demirdjan
Mr. & Mrs. Leon & Aline Kassabian
Dr. Aram Kirkorian
Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis & Adriana Nercessian
Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Elizabeth Ohannessian
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Drinks Sponsor ($250)
Mr. & Mrs. Veh & Arpine Bezdikian
Dr. & Mrs. Alex & Natalie Meneshian
Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Alice Seoylemezian
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Coffee Shop Sponsors ($200)
Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Irene Tananyan Goldverg
Gostanian & Tonino Families
Mr. & Mrs. Zohrab & Seta Kalajian
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Business Cards ($200)
Mr. & Mrs. Karl & Alice Alajajian
Dr. & Mrs. Armand & Laura Asadourian
Dr. Lynda Asadourian
Dr. & Mrs. Kevork & Diane Boyadjian
Glascott Funeral Home
Dr. & Mrs. Hary & Mary Kasparian
OKG Jewelry Co. Inc
Bedros Peter Sarkissian
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Picnic Supporter ($100)
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Mary Arslanian
Mr. & Mrs. Haig & Emma Baklajian
Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Coharig Barsamian
Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Arpi Bekian
Mrs. Agavni Bodriguian
Mr. & Mrs. Edmond & Ashhen Elmokian
Mr. & Mrs. Haig & Laura Giragosian
Mr. & Mrs. Garbis & Victoria Hagobian
Mr. & Mrs. Vahe & Elsie Halajian
Mr. & Mrs. Varujan & Luiza Kalustian
Mr. & Mrs. Setrag & Annie Kazandjian
Mrs. Anita Masoian
Mr. & Mrs. Vahe & Shake Nahapetian
Dr. & Mrs. Louis & Elenne Najarian
Mr. & Mrs. Krikor & Elizabeth Nercessian
Ms Dorothy & Ms. Mary Papazian
Mr. Areg Pogosyan
In Memory of his Beloved Grandparents
Mr. & Mrs. Vartkes & Alice Savadjian
Mr. & Mrs. Garabed & Sophie Seoylemezian
Mr. & Mrs. Dicran & Jenia Toma
Mr. & Mrs. Aram & Ardemis Zobian
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Picnic Donors
Mrs. Lusin Arakelyan
Mr. & Mrs. Kegam & Anoush Dirielyan
Mr. & Mrs. Vartan Julfayan
Mr. & Mrs. Dan & Sabina Levarda
Mr. & Mrs. Tro & Maral Turbendian
Other
Mr. Noubar Manuelian
MR. & Mrs. Leon & Sandy Shamlian
Mrs. Asghik Movsessian Wassef
Mrs. Marguerite Tarjan
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PICNIC RAFFLE PRIZES
The list of raffle prizes is updated with new and exciting gifts added each week.
The Picnic committee invites all of you to purchase raffle tickets mailed to you previously.
Try your luck and become winners of these wonderful gifts.
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Full one year tuition (2019 - 2020) for St Sarkis Church Saturday School
A Weekend Night Stay @ The Intercontinental Time Square Hotel, NYC
Oriental Rug - Tufenkian Carpets of New York
Ladies Bike Cruiser donated by Mr. & Mrs. Vahan & Nayiry Injoyan
LiftMeUP Portable Electric Recliner donated by Sabine Hairabedian
One Week of St. Sarkis Church 2020 Summer Camp
Megerian's Limited Edition Necklace
Bowlero Lanes, 2 Hours Bowling for 10 People With Shoes Rental
$150.00 Gift Certificate nuBest Salon & Spa
Gift Certificate for Two for Cruise Offered by Classic Harbor Line
Italian Silver Cuff Bracelet donated by Mr. & Mrs. Gary Tacorian
Michael Aram picture frame donated by Mrs. Nayda Voskerijian
$100.00 Gift Certificate Hot Yoga
Rhodium Black/White Multi Strand Chain Bracelet donated by Telesto Design
Eat on Bell Boulevard $50.00 gift card Taverna Kyclades & $50.00 gift card Sangarita's
Massage Envy Spa $70.00 Gift Certificate & $40.00 Pari's Threading Salon
Olive Garden $50.00 gift card, 2 bottles of wine from Stew Leonard's
& $25.00 game card Dave & Buster's
Spuntino $50.00 gift card, 2 bottles of wine from Stew Leonard's
& $20.00 gift card Schwartz Chocolates
Arpi's Spa $75 Gift Certificate
California Pizza $50.00 Gift Card & Pump It Up $100.00 off a Birthday Party
Applebee's (lunch/dinner for two), Panera (lunch/dinner for two)
& Hildebrandt's ice cream ($20.00) and Q-zar tickets (3 tickets for $7.00)
Starbucks Basket, $20.00 Gift Card Centro Pizza
& $25.00 Gift Card Il Sapore
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Raffle Tickets: 3 for $20:00; 8 for $40.00; 12 for $50.00
Your participation and encouragement for a successful picnic is greatly appreciated. Please support our fundraising efforts. Last Chance to Buy day of the picnic.
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Salt & Light Youth
Members Retreat
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Salt & Light Youth
Ministries
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SALT & LIGHT YOUTH GROUP
FOOD & BEVERAGE SPONSOR
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September 20, 2019 - Mr. & Mrs. Nazo and Hermine Abajian
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October 4, 2019 -
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November 8, 2019 -
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November 22, 2019 -
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If you are interested in sponsoring food and beverages for a Salt & Light Session (cost $250.00 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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Sunday School Calendar 2019/2020:
October 6th & 27th
November 10th & 24th (Thanksgiving Dinner)
December 8th & 15th
SUNDAY SCHOOL
BREAKFAST SPONSOR
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October 6, 2019
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Mr. & Mrs. Alain and Mayda Artinian |
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October 27, 2019
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November 10, 2019
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November 24, 2019
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Thanksgiving Feast |
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December 8, 2019
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Mrs. Makrouhi Kalayjian & Ms. Anahid Ugurlayan |
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December 15, 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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Bible Readings
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Աստուածաշնչական Ընթերցումներ
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THE EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL TO THE
GALATIANS (6:14-18)
May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is a new creation. Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, even to the Israel of God.
Finally, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.
ՊՕՂՈՍ ԱՌԱՔԵԱԼԻ ՆԱՄԱԿԸ
ԳԱՂԱՏԱՑԻՆԵՐՈՒՆ (6.14-18)
Գալով ինծի, քաւ լիցի որ մեր Տիրոջ Յիսուս Քրիստոսի խաչէն զատ ուրիշ բանով պարծենամ: Այդ խաչին միջոցաւ մեղքի աշխարհը մեռած է այլեւս ինծի համար, ինչպէս ես մեռած եմ այդ աշխարհին համար: Կարեւորը մարդուս թլփատուած կամ անթլփատ ըլլալը չէ, այլ նոր արարած ըլլալը: Թող Աստուծոյ խաղաղութիւնն ու ողորմութիւնը ըլլան բոլո՛ր անոնց հետ՝ որոնք այս սկզբունքին համաձայն կ՚ապրին. բոլո՛ր անոնց՝ որոնք իր ընտրեալ ժողովուրդը կը կազմեն:
Այսուհետեւ, խնդրեմ, ոեւէ մէկը աշխարհիկ հոգերով թող զիս չնեղէ, որովհետեւ ես Յիսուսի կը պատկանիմ, ինչպէս մարմնիս վրայ վէրքերուն սպիները կը վկայեն:
Եղբայրներ, մեր Տէր Յիսուս Քրիստոսի շնորհքը ձեր բոլորին հետ ըլլայ: Ամէն:
THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST
ACCORDING TO MATTHEW (24:30-36)
Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. And he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.
From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near at the very gates. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
ՅԻՍՈՒՍ ՔՐԻՍՏՈՍԻ ԱՒԵՏԱՐԱՆԸ
ԸՍՏ ՄԱՏԹԷՈՍԻ (24:30-36)
Ապա Մարդու Որդիին նշանը պիտի երեւի երկնքի մէջ եւ աշխարհի բոլոր ժողովուրդները պիտի ողբան, երբ տեսնեն Մարդու Որդին, որ կուգայ ամպերուն վրայ բազմած՝ զօրութեամբ եւ մեծ փառքով: Երբ մեծաձայն փողը հնչէ, ան իր հրեշտակները պիտի ղրկէ, որպէսզի հաւաքեն իր ընտրեալները աշխարհի չորս կողմերէն, երկնքի մէկ ծայրէն մինչեւ միւսը:
Թզենին Ձեզի թող օրինակ ըլլայ: Երբ տեսնէք որ անոր ճիւղեր կը կակուղնան եւ տերեւ կ՚արձակեն, գիտէք թէ ամառը մօտ է: Նոյնպէս ալ, երբ բոլոր ըսածներս կատարուին, գիտցէք թէ Մարդու Որդիին գալուստը մօտ է եւ արդէն հասնելու վրայ: Վստահ եղէք, որ այս սերունդը չանցած՝ ասոնք բոլորը պիտի պատահին: Նոյնիսկ եթէ երկինքն ու երկիրը անհետանան, խօսքերս պիտի չանհետանան: Սակայն ոչ ոք գիտէ թէ երբ պիտի գայ այդ օրը կամ ժամը. ո՛չ երկնքի հրեշտակները, ո՛չ ալ Որդին, բայց միայն Հայրը:
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FEAST OF THE HOLY CROSS OF VARAK
This Sunday, September 29, is the Feast of the Holy Cross of Varak, a holiday that is unique to the Armenian Church and is celebrated two weeks after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. After coming to Armenia, the Hripsimiantz Virgins lived near Mount Varak. They had brought with them a fragment of the True Cross. Fleeing persecution, they sought refuge on the mountain where Hripsime hid the cross among the rocks before fleeing to Vagharshapat. In 653, a hermit named Todik found the hidden cross by following a brilliant light that illuminated the mountain and guided him inside the church to the altar where he found the cross. The light shone for twelve days. In memory of this event, Catholicos Nerses (the Builder) established the Feast of the Holy Cross of Varak. He wrote the beautiful hymn, "By the Sign of Your All Powerful Holy Cross," (Nshanav Amenahaght Khatchit).
The Monastery of St. Nishan (Varakavank) was built on Mount Varak, which is in the southeastern region of Van. It was home to one of the greatest libraries and museums, filled with ancient and contemporary books and works of art. The Monastery became even more prominent when Khrimian Hayrik established a publishing house and a school there hoping to make the monastery an educational center. He founded the first newspaper to be published in historic Armenia, Artziv Vaspurakan, (The Eagle of Vaspurakan). The massacres and deportations of 1915 destroyed Hayrik's hopes and plans, as well as so much more. Varakavank was destroyed by the Turkish army on April 30, 1915, during the siege of Van.
By the sign of your all-victorious cross, O Christ, lover of mankind, keep us from the unseen enemy, for you alone are the King of Glory, blessed forever. On it you stretched out your spotless hands and shed your blood for the salvation of the universe for you alone are the King of Glory, blessed forever. At your second coming when the holy sign shall appear once again make your servants worthy of renewal for you alone are the King of Glory, blessed forever.
May your cross be our refuge by its flame-like radiance; it is named the tree of life; you crushed the enemy and unloosed the sentence of death for the salvation of the universe. Sending up praises the heavens rejoice and the earth rejoices at the discovery of the holy cross like the four-winged rock which enlightened this world by its sun-like rays. Jerusalem rejoiced, believers were glad; they adorned themselves in marvelous garment for they saw the victorious sign; all creation was adorned with its light.
(Canon to the Cross of Varak from the Liturgical Canons of the Armenian Apostolic Church)
SAINT GEORGE (KEVORK) THE COMMANDER
This Saturday, September 28, the Armenian Church commemorates St. George (Kevork) the Commander, a third century Roman general who challenged the Emperor's persecution of Christians by publicly tearing up the Emperor's decree, and urging others to follow his example. To this day he remains a popular saint in the Armenian Church and is the patron saint of soldiers and scouts. As in many other instances, the Armenians have given St. George an Armenian national character. The Feast of St. George is always on the Saturday before the Feast of the Holy Cross of Varak that is preceded by a week of fasting (Monday to Friday). Although the fast is not connected to St. George, through the centuries it has been popularly identified as the Fast of St. George.
Also commemorated this week:
Thursday, September 26, Bishops Barlaam, Anthimus and Irenaeus
Monday, September 30, Saint David of Dvin
Tuesday, October 1, Saint Eustace
Thursday, October 3, Princes Saint Sahag and Saint Hamazasp
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Garden flowers of our church are donated and planted by Mrs. Siran Saroyan in honor of her grandson, Erik Jamgocian's birthday.
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KHACHIG TURBENDIAN
and
NAOMI MEGERIAN
were married on September 21, 2019. Best man and maid of honor were Harout Turbendian and Jessica Megerian. We congratulate the newly married couple & wish them a happy life together.
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- Mrs. ARSINEH TAVITIAN, passed on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. A Wake service was held on Thursday, September 26, 2019. Funeral services were held on Friday, September 27, 2019, all at St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family. May she rest in peace.
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Join St. Sarkis Church Ladies Guild Fellowship Hour every Sunday following Church services.
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This Sunday join us at the St. Sarkis Church Annual Picnic.
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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 [email protected]
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- September 29, 2019
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Annual Picnic
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| - October 6, 2019 |
Flu Shot Clinic |
| - November 24, 2019 |
Thanksgiving Feast |
| - December 31, 2019 |
New Year's Eve Party |
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Adds From Sister Organizations
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