E-Sunday Bulletin of St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church
38-65 234th. St. Douglaston, NY, 11363
Sunday: 09/22/2019
ԽԱՉՎԵՐԱՑԷՆ ԵՏՔ Ա. ԿԻՐԱԿԻ
Second Sunday of the Exaltation (Eve of the Fast of the Holy Cross of Varak)
Sunday Readings:
Isaiah 14:3-17; 2 Corinthians 10:18-11:10; Mark 10:1-12
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Join us in worship this Sunday
Morning Service 10:00 AM
Divine Liturgy 10:45 AM - Sermon 11:45 AM
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Մասնակցեցէք Ս. Պատարագին
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Առաւօտեան Ժամերգութիւն 10։00
Ս. Պատարագ 10։45- Քարոզ 11։45
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News From St. Sarkis Church
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Լուրեր Ս. Սարգիս Եկեղեցիէն
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September 21, we celebrate the 28th anniversary of the independent Republic of Armenia. Less than five years after the massive public demonstrations in Yerevan calling for the return of Nagorno Karabakh, and the devastating earthquake,Armenia declared itself free and independent on September 21, 1991. the Armenian people lived and fought to maintain their religious faith and their own unique society. This declaration was a new milestone reaffirming that right to live as a people with its own way of life, its own beliefs, and on its own soil. May the Creator grace the Armenian nation with His protection.
Prayers For The Republic Will Be Offered This Sunday
By directive of the Prelate this Sunday, September 22, Prelacy parishes will offer special prayers for the Republic of Armenia on the occasion of the 28th anniversary of its independence. During the Requiem Service prayers will be offered for the new martyrs of Artsakh's struggle for independence.
O Christ our God, guardian and hope of the faithful, keep, guard, and bless the Republic of Armenia, the Armenian nation, the Armenian Church, and your people present in peace, under the protection of your holy and venerable cross. Deliver us from visible and invisible enemies. Make us worthy to thankfully glorify you together with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and always and forever and ever. Amen. (From "Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Republic of Armenia.")
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This Sunday, September 22, Archbishop Anoushavan will celebrate the Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at St. Sarkis Church in Douglaston, New York, where during the Divine Liturgy he will ordain Sub-Deacons Berdj Agopian, Raffi Nenejian, and Razmik Nenejian to the holy order of deacons of the Armenian Church.
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Celebration of The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
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On Sunday, September 15, on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, the Divine Liturgy at St. Sarkis Church was followed with "Antasdan" service (Blessing of the fields), during which the Cross was adorned with the basil and the four corners of the Church were blessed as a symbol of all the World.
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The semi-annual meeting of Christian Arab and Middle Eastern Churches Together (CAMECT) met on September 16 at the headquarters of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Staten Island, New York. CAMECT is a common effort of fourteen faith communities in the United States who belong to or are associated with their respective churches in the Middle East. They meet two times per year or more as the need arises. Among those who attended the recent meeting were: Archbishop Anoushavan Tanielian, Chairman; Bishop Gregory Mansour, Recording Secretary; Bishop David, Coptic Orthodox Diocese; Archbishop Joseph, Metropolitan of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese; Very Rev. Fr. Thomas Zain, Recording Secretary. Fr. Nareg Terterian is a member of CAMECT.
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Salt & Light Youth
Group
Written By Michael Gostanian
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September is finally here, and everyone has their favorite things that come with it. Maybe it's the cooler weather. Maybe it's football season. How about the St Sarkis picnic? (Definitely!) Is it back to school? I guess that depends on whether you're asking a student or a parent. What about next season of Salt & Light? ABSOLUTELY!
This past week, the facilitators for the St Sarkis Salt & Light Youth Group met with the Prelacy's Youth Ministry Director, Mrs Annie Ovanessian, and began planning for the upcoming fall session. Our recent spring session was all about full group activities, with discussions focused specifically on practices and sacraments of the Armenian Apostolic Church. The coming fall session will continue its focus on the church, but the format will go back to small groups and our original YDisciple program. For those who are new to Salt & Light, the YDisciple program consists of multimedia and other teaching resources, specifically geared towards our youth. Participants will once again be divided by gender and age group, and in most cases will be working with the same facilitators they've grown to have a relationship with since the start of the program. The program's goal is not only to provide education on our faith, but also to provide mentors to help guide the participants.
As always, we have a lot things on the agenda for the season. One of the things we're most excited about this season is our first ever Salt & Light Retreat. On October 19-20, members ages 11-16 will have a weekend full of prayer, discussion, camp fires, and other activities. The retreat will be held right here on Long Island, at Camp DeWolfe in Wading River, NY.
The fall session meetings are scheduled for Sept 20, October 4, October 19-20 (retreat), November 8, and November 22. We can't wait to spend this time with our Salt & Light family, and look forward to seeing you all!
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We Extend Heartfelt Thanks to All Our Picnic Sponsors
Donations received through September 20, 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
Mr. & Mrs. Yeprem & Madeleine 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
Dr. & Mrs. Garo & Rubina Nazarian
Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Alice Seoylemezian
Mr. & Mrs. Armen & Janet Tutuyan
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Coffee Shop Sponsors ($200)
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)
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
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 Now
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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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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 SECOND EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL
TO THE CORINTHIANS (10.18 - 11.10)
For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
I hope you will put up with a little of my foolishness; but you are already doing that. I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to him. But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent's cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ. For if someone comes to you and preaches a Jesus other than the Jesus we preached, or if you receive a different spirit from the one you received, or a different gospel from the one you accepted, you put up with it easily enough. But I do not think I am in the least inferior to those "super-apostles." I may not be a trained speaker, but I do have knowledge. We have made this perfectly clear to you in every way.
Was it a sin for me to lower myself in order to elevate you by preaching the gospel of God to you free of charge? I robbed other churches by receiving support from them so as to serve you. And when I was with you and needed something, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied what I needed. I have kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and will continue to do so. As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, nobody in the regions of Achaia will stop this boasting of mine.
ՊՕՂՈՍ ԱՌԱՔԵԱԼԻ ԵՐԿՐՈՐԴ ՆԱՄԱԿԸ
ԿՈՐՆԹԱՑԻՆԵՐՈՒՆ (10.18 - 11.10)
Իսկական ընտրուածը ան չէ՛ որ ինքզինք կը գովէ, այլ ան՝ որ Տիրոջ կողմէ կը գովուի: Սակայն, յուսամ քիչ մը ներողամիտ կ՚ըլլաք եթէ անմտօրէն ես ալ պարծենամ, ըրածներս յիշեցնելով ձեզի: Իսկ դուք համբերութեամբ լսեցէք:
Ես ձեզի հանդէպ Աստուծոյ նախանձախնդրութեամբ լեցուած՝ կ՚ուզեմ որ միայն Քրիստոսը սիրէք, ինչպէս մաքուր կոյս մը որ իր սէրը կը վերապահէ անոր որ իր ամուսինը պիտի ըլլայ: Բայց կը վախնամ որ ձեր միտքը ապականի եւ հեռանաք Քրիստոսի հանդէպ ամբողջական եւ մաքուր նուիրումէն, ճիշդ ինչպէս Եւան խաբուեցաւ օձին խորամանկ սուտերէն: Կը վախնամ որ նոյնքան դիւրութեամբ ընդունիք ոեւէ մէկը որ մեր քարոզածէն տարբեր փրկիչ մը, ձեր ստացած Հոգիէն տարբեր հոգի մը, կամ ձեր ընդունած Աւետարանէն տարբեր աւետարան մը կը քարոզէ ձեզի:
Չեմ գիտեր թէ ես ձեր այդ նշանաւոր «առաքեալ»ներէն բանով մը ետ կը մնա՞մ: Թէպէտ ճարտար խօսող մը չեմ, բայց խօսածս գիտեմ: Եւ կարծեմ ատիկա ապացուցանեցի ձեզի ամէն ինչով: Արդեօք սխա՞լ ըրի որ Աստուծոյ Աւետարանը ձրիօրէն քարոզեցի ձեզի եւ ինքզինքս խոնարհեցուցի՝ ձեզ բարձրացնելու համար: Ձեւով մը միւս եկեղեցիները կողոպտեցի, ապրուստս անոնցմէ առնելով, որպէսզի ձեզի ծառայեմ ձրիօրէն: Ձեր քով եղած ատենս նոյնիսկ երբ կարիքի մէջ եղայ՝ ձեզմէ ոեւէ մէկուն բեռ չեղայ. Մակեդոնիայէն եկած եղբայրները հոգացին պէտքերս: Եւ ինչպէս անցեալին զգուշացայ, ասկէ վերջ եւս ամէն կերպով պիտի զգուշանամ ձեզի բեռ ըլլալէ: Բայց Քրիստոսի ճշմարտութեամբը, որ իմ ներսիդիս է, կ՚ըսեմ՝ թէ այս բաներով պիտի պարծենամ ամբողջ Աքայիայի մէջ, բոլորին պատմելով:
THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST
ACCORDING TO ST. MARK (10.1-12)
Jesus then left that place and went into the region of Judea and across the Jordan. Again crowds of people came to him, and as was his custom, he taught them.
Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?"
"What did Moses command you?" he replied.
They said, "Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send her away."
"It was because your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law," Jesus replied. "But at the beginning of creation God 'made them male and female.' 'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate."
When they were in the house again, the disciples asked Jesus about this. He answered, "Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery."
ՅԻՍՈՒՍ ՔՐԻՍՏՈՍԻ ԱՒԵՏԱՐԱՆԸ
ԸՍՏ ՄԱՐԿՈՍԻ (10.1-12)
Յիսուս Կափառնաումէն Հրէաստանի կողմերը եկաւ՝ Յորդանան գետին միւս կողմէն անցնելով: Դարձեալ խուռն բազմութիւն մը իր շուրջը հաւաքուեցան, եւ Յիսուս սկսաւ անոնց ուսուցանել իր սովորութեան համաձայն:
Փարիսեցիները զինք փորձելու նպատակով մօտեցան իրեն եւ հարցուցին. «Ոեւէ մէկը իրաւունք ունի՞ իր կինը արձակելու»:
Յիսուս պատասխանեց. «Մովսէս ձեզի ի՞նչ պատուիրեց»:
Անոնք ըսին. «Մովսէս արտօնեց բաժանման թուղթ տալ կնոջ եւ արձակել զայն»:
Յիսուս ըսաւ. «Մովսէս ձեր անհանդուրժող նկարագրին պատճառով այդ օրէնքը սահմանեց ձեզի: Մինչդեռ սկիզբէն, ստեղծագործութեան ժամանակ, Աստուած արու եւ էգ ստեղծեց մարդիկը եւ ըսաւ. "Այս պատճառով այրը պիտի ձգէ իր հայրն ու մայրը եւ իր կնոջ միանայ, եւ երկուքը մէկ մարմին պիտի ըլլան": Հետեւաբար այլեւս երկու չեն, այլ մէկ մարմին: Ուստի ոեւէ մէկը թող չբաժնէ անոնք որ Աստուած միացուց»:
Երբ տուն դարձան, աշակերտները նոյն նիւթին մասին դարձեալ հարցուցին: Յիսուս անոնց պատասխանեց. «Եթէ այրը արձակէ իր կինը եւ ուրիշ մը առնէ՝ շնութիւն ըրած կ՚ըլլայ անոր դէմ: Նոյնպէս ալ, կինը եթէ ձգէ իր ամուսինը եւ ուրիշ մը առնէ՝ շնութիւն ըրած կ'ըլլայ»:
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PAREGENTAN OF THE HOLY CROSS OF VARAK
This Sunday, September 22, is the Paregentan (Eve) of the Fast of the Holy Cross of Varak. Monday to Friday are fasting days leading up to next Sunday, September 25, when the Feast of the Holy Cross of Varak will be commemorated.
FEASTS OF SAINTS FEBRONIA, MARIANA, AND SHOUSHAN
Next Tuesday, September 24, the Armenian Church remembers Febronia, Mariana, and Shoushan. The best known of the three is Shoushan, daughter of Vartan Mamigonian and great-granddaughter of Sahag Bartev. She was educated under the tutelage of St. Sahag and her mother, Sahaganoosh. Her father's life and martyrdom influenced her to become a devout and faithful Christian. Her birth name was Varteny, but she was called Shoushan because of her extraordinary piety. She was married to Vazken, a son of a Georgian king, and had three sons and a daughter. After the death of her father-in-law, her husband became power hungry, went to Persia, renounced the Christian faith and returned to Georgia with another wife, and tried to force Shoushan to renounce her Christian faith. Even after years of imprisonment and torture she refused to renounce the faith for which her father had fought so valiantly.
Febronia was a nun of extraordinary beauty at Nisibis in Mesopotamia. She was offered to be spared from persecution and torture if she renounced her religion. She refused and was brutally martyred.
Although the daughter of idol worshipers, Mariana was raised by a woman who was secretly a Christian and was baptized at age twelve. At the age of fifteen she confessed to her father that she was a Christian. She refused to renounce her religion, and refused the offer of marriage by a local official telling him that she was "married to Christ." She was tortured and martyred.
Also commemorated this week:
Monday, September 23, St. Simeon Stylites the Elder
Thursday, September 26, Bishops Barlaam, Anthimus and Irenaeus
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- Mrs. Hayganouch Doghramadjian, Mr. Edmond Doghramadjian, Mr. & Mrs. Gary and Chgane Eramian and children request requiem service for the soul of their beloved husband, father and grandfather HRANT DOGHRAMADJIAN (1st year memorial service). Also for the souls of KEHAM and SHAHLIN DOGHRAMADJIAN and SARKIS and MADLEN SARKISIAN.
- Mrs. Tatyana Ulubabova, Mr. Leon Ulubabov and Mr. Simon Sarkis Ulubabov request requiem service for the soul of their beloved father and grandfather SERGEY ULUBABOV (20th year memorial service).
-Տէր եւ Տիկին Մարտիրոս,Մարիա Եփրեմեան եւ զաւակունք Սեւակ եւ Արեւ Լենա Շամլեան Անի Շամլեան Հոգեհանգստեան պաշտօն կը խնդրեն իրենց հօր,աներհօր եւ մեծ հօր ՎԱՐԴԳԷՍ ՇԱՄԼԵԱՆ ի մահուան 28-րդ տարելիցին առթիւ։ |
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Join St. Sarkis Church Ladies Guild Fellowship Hour every Sunday following Church services.
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The Ladies Guild Coffee hour will be held in Main Hall and is hosted by The Ladies Guild.
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| - September 22, 2019 |
Deacons Ordination |
- 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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