E-Sunday Bulletin of St. Sarkis Church |
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E-Sunday Bulletin of St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church
38-65 234th. St. Douglaston, NY, 11363
Sunday: 12/12/2021
Գ. ԿԻՐԱԿԻ ՅԻՍՆԱԿԻ - THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Sunday Readings:
Isaiah 37:14-38; 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12; Luke 14:12-24
Join us in worship this Sunday
Morning Service 10:00 AM
Divine Liturgy 10:45 AM - Sermon 11:45 AM
Մասնակցեցէք Ս. Պատարագին՝
Առաւօտեան Ժամերգութիւն 10։00
Ս. Պատարագ 10։45- Քարոզ 11։45
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ORPHAN ORNAMENT CAMPAIGN
A Thank You Note
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Dear Parishioners and Friends,
One of my great joys in serving the parish of St. Sarkis Church is that our community members are genuinely good-hearted people.
In mid-November, I reported that we had successfully concluded two charitable fundraising drives to support the Armenian communities in Lebanon and Syria by raising over $23,000.00 for the combined initiative. However, we could not end the year without offering any help to the families of the fallen heroes of Artsakh. Subsequently, we requested 30 names of orphaned children from the Artsakh war with a plan to promote sponsorship in our parish. Within the first weekend of starting this campaign, all 30 children were sponsored. We requested another 30 names, and today, I have the great pleasure to report that the parishioners and friends of St. Sarkis Church became sponsors for 64 orphaned children from the 2020 Artsakh war. You stripped our Christmas tree from its red ornaments and hung them on your Christmas trees. You made this season unique both for you and the orphans of war.
Your generosity and your commitment humble me. I feel blessed to serve a community such as St. Sarkis Church in Douglaston.
With sincere gratitude,
Fr. Nareg
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The Orphan Sponsorship Program was set up in 1993 to meet the needs of families and children in Armenia and Artsakh who have lost one or both parents. The Orphan Sponsorship Program has since sponsored more than 2500 children across Armenia's urban and rural areas. This was accomplished through the generous support of donors from across the USA.
An annual contribution of $250 USD per child is collected and fully transferred to Armenia through the St. Nerses the Great Charitable Fund (the charitable agency of the Prelacy).
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Sponsors
4 Orphans
St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church of Douglaston
3 Orphans
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard & Valentina Dortch
2 Orphans
Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Siranoush Ayvazian
Mr. Berdj Benian
Mr. Jores Carabelaian
Ms. Tamar Kahvedjian
Mr. & Mrs. Eduard & Alina Kochoumian
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis & Annita Nerses Kurpius
1 Orphan
Mr. & Mrs. Nazareth & Hermine Abajian
Mr. & Mrs. Karnig & Alice Alajajian
Mr. & Mrs. Berdj & Hilda Agopian
Mr. Mrs. Stephen & Liza Andreopoulos
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. Doug & Talar Aprahamian
Dr. & Mrs. Armand & Laura Asadourian
Mr. & Mrs. Vahagn & Shoghik Aseyan
Ms. Taleen Babayan
Mr. & Mrs. Ghevont & Lydia Baghdassarian
Mr. & Mrs. Simon & Lara Bardizbanian
Mr. & Mrs. Koko & Nyrie Bedrossian
Dr. & Mrs. Kevork & Diana Boyadjian
Dr. & Mrs. Aram & Rima Cazazian
Mr. & Mrs. Ruben & Hasmik Daglyan
Mr. & Mrs. George & Lena Felice
Mr. & Dr. Michael & Nouneh Gostanian
Dr. Anna Guanche
Mr. & Mrs. Vahe & Elsie Halajian
Ms. Sona Herris
Mr. & Mrs. Hagop & Stella Karamikian
Mr. & Mrs. Harout & Nayri Khatchadourian
Mr. & Mrs. Vicken & Pamela Keshishian
Drs. Arthur & Louiza Kubikian
Mr. & Dr. Herman & Angela Manosyan
Mrs. Anita Masoian
Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Isabelle Megerian
Mr. & Mrs. Yeprem & Madeline Nazarian
Aram, Levon & Paul Nenejian
Mr. & Mrs. Raffi & Jeanette Nenejian
Mr. & Mrs. Razmik & Sonya Nenejian
Mrs. Ani Nercessian
Mr. & Mrs. Krikor & Elizabeth Nercessian
Ms. Elena Ratevossian
Mr. Mark Semerjian
Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Alice Seoylemezian
Mr. & Mrs. Vicken & Ivona Shekookian
Mr. & Mrs. Manoug & Dory Shishmanian
Fr. Nareg & Yn. Annie Terterian
Ms. Baydsar Thomasian
Mrs. Nayda Voskerijian
Mr. & Mrs. Antranig & Marie Yacoubian
Mr. & Mrs. Sevan & Victoria Yekhpairian
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On Sunday, December 5, 2021, the members of St. Sarkis Church held a membership meeting to elect a nominating committee and an auditing committee to prepare for the church's upcoming general membership meeting later in March of 2022.
The members elected Mrs. Laura Asadourian, Mr. Patrick Yaghdjian, Mrs. Natalie Meneshian, and Mr. James Mengouchian to serve on the auditing committee and review the financial activities of our church for the past two years. The members elected Dr. Arthur Kubikian, Mrs. Nayda Voskerijian, Mr. Sevan Yekhpairian, and Mrs. Lara Bardizbanianyou to serve on the nominating committee to identify candidates and prepare the ballot for elections in March of 2022.
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HOMENETMEN NEW YORK FUN DAY
Reported by Y. Toros Aledjian
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Our first ever Homenetmen New York Scouting Fun Day was held on December 4th, 2021.
This day gave the young people of our community the opportunity to learn and experience what HOMENTMEN Armenian Scouting offers. We introduced them to the unique programming opportunities - character building, new skill development, learning activities in a supportive environment, building confidence, and trying fun new life skills with experienced mentors,.
With this in mind, we had a tremendous turnout of 51 boys and girls ranging in age from 6 to 15 years old. We started things off with a “get to know you” pizza party where the attendees had an opportunity to introduce themselves and discover their teammates. They formed 8 teams for our first activity, which was an energetic game like musical chairs, called “fruit salad”. This game provided the opportunity to burn off some steam and work off all the delicious pizza, chips and cookies.
As the game ended, everyone was ready for something calming and creative. Our next activity was the arts and crafts portion of the day. The younger children each made wooden snowflakes that they were able to take home and put up on their Christmas tree. The older children created an image transfer, choosing from a variety of Armenian scenes and pictures. They used a unique image transfer technique onto canvas and then used painting to let their creativity soar.
After we cleaned up from the Arts & Crafts activity, we gathered everyone around to hear Der Nareg give us a “fireside” chat about the meaning of Christmas and why we celebrate Christmas on January 6th.
Our final activity was a combine scavenger hunt for the older children and a scouting favorite the famous “Kim’s” memory game.
As the day’s activities came to an end the children settled in to see a final slide show of what Homenetmen scouting can be for them. The slide show provided a glimpse into a Scouting adventure that will provide our youth the opportunity to become part of something big. They will be able to
• Make friends for life
• Acquire life skills and gain experiences that will last a lifetime
• Strengthen their character
• Become self-reliant individuals
• Be prepared to serve their community with a sense of duty, responsibility, and honor
• Enjoy Camping and Outdoor Adventures
• Connect with the Global Homenetmen Community
• And much, much more…
Everyone left with a feeling of wanting more time together and anticipating joining the Homenetmen New York Scouting set to kick off on January 8th, 2022.
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ARS "EREBOUNI" CHAPTER LUNCHEON
Reported by Ms. Kristine Jamgotchian
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On Sunday, December 5, 2021, the Armenian Relief Society of NY Erebouni Chapter hosted a Marvelous & Merry Christmas Luncheon Fundraiser. The luncheon took place at Hendricks Tavern in Roslyn, NY. It was such a wonderful afternoon with all the Ungerouhi’s and guests from our community. This was the first in-person event for the Erebouni Chapter since COVID. We played games, laughed, cried, made new friends, and chatted with old friends.
The afternoon started with Chairwoman, Ungerouhi Victoria Hagobian, welcoming all the Ungerouhi’s and guests to the luncheon. Co-Chairwoman, Ungerouhi Kristine Jamgotchian, was introduced to briefly speak of the mission, a few objectives, and sponsored programs of the Armenian Relief Society. The following 3 ARS programs were chosen as recipients of this year's fundraiser: Artsakh Relief, Lebanon Emergency Fund, and Syrian- Armenian Relief. We would like to thank everyone that joined us last Sunday, and for your generous donations. We hope to see you again next year!
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CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE IS SOLD OUT |
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3rd ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY |
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
Reported by Mrs. Lara Bardizbanian
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ST. SARKIS CHURCH BASKETBALL |
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Dear Parishioners,
Please send your requiem request, photos of newborns, baptism photos, wedding photos, and other announcements from sister organizations for the coming Sunday's E-bulletin no later than Thursday 12 noon.
All requests received after 12 noon on Thursday will be posted on the following week's E-bulletin.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.
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SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY |
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THE SECOND EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL TO THE THESSALONIANS (1.1-12)
Paul, Silas and Timothy,
To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing. Therefore, among God's churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring. All this is evidence that God's judgment is right, and as a result you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering. God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well. This will happen when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire with his powerful angels. He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the majesty of his power on the day he comes to be glorified in his holy people and to be marveled at among all those who have believed. This includes you, because you believed our testimony to you. With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith. We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
ՊՕՂՈՍ ԱՌԱՔԵԱԼԻ ԵՐԿՐՈՐԴ ՆԱՄԱԿԸ ԹԵՍԱՂՈՆԻԿԵՑԻՆԵՐՈՒՆ (1.1-12)
Մենք՝ Պօղոս, Սիղուանոս եւ Տիմոթէոս, կը գրենք ձե զի՝ Թեսաղոնիկեցիներու եկեղեցիին, որ մեր Հօր Աստուծոյ եւ Տէր Յիսուս Քրիստոսի կը պատկանի: Թող Աստուած՝ մեր Հայրը եւ Տէր Յիսուս Քրիստոս շնորհք եւ խաղաղութիւն պարգեւեն ձեզի:
Եղբայրնե՛ր, պարտք կը զգանք եւ արդար կը գտնենք
ձեզի համար միշտ գոհութիւն յայտնել Աստուծոյ, որովհետեւ ձեր հաւատքը հետզհետէ աւելի կ’աճի եւ ձեզմէ իւրաքանչիւրին սէրը իրարու հանդէպ աւելի կը խորանայ: Աստուծոյ եկեղեցիներուն մէջ մենք կը պարծենանք ձեզմով, այն համբերութեան եւ հաւատքին համար, որ դուք ցուցաբերեցիք ձեր կրած բոլոր հալածանքներուն եւ նեղութիւններուն մէջ:
Ձեր համբերութիւնն ու հաւատքը ապացոյցը պիտի ըլլան Աստուծոյ արդար դատաստանին, որովհետեւ դուք արժանի պիտի ըլլաք Աստուծոյ արքայութեան, որուն համար այդքան կը տանջուիք: Արդարեւ, Աստուծոյ համար արդարութիւն պիտի ըլլայ ձեզ չարչարողները տանջանքով պատժել, իսկ ձեզի՝ տանջուածներուդ, հանգիստ պարգեւել մեզի հետ միասին, երբ մեր Տէրը` Յիսուս, հրեշտակներու
իր բանակով երկինքէն յայտնուի: Անիկա բոցավառ կրակով պիտի պատժէ անոնք՝ որոնք կը մերժեն զԱստուած ճանչնալ եւ հնազանդիլ մեր Տիրոջ Յիսուս Քրիստոսի Աւետարանին: Այն օրը, այդպիսիները յաւիտենական մահուամբ պիտի պատժուին, զրկուելով Տիրոջ ներկայութենէն
եւ անոր փառաւոր զօրութենէն, երբ անիկա գայ իր սուրբերուն մէջ փառաւորուելու եւ բոլոր իրեն հաւատացողներուն հիացումին առարկան ըլլալու:
Այն օրը դո՛ւք ալ անոնց մէջ պիտի ըլլաք, որովհետեւ հաւատացիք մեր տուած վկայութեան: Ահա թէ ինչու՝ միշտ կ’աղօթենք ձեզի համար, որպէսզի Աստուած ձեզ արժանի ընէ այդ կոչումին, իր զօրութեամբ կատարէ ձեր բոլոր բարի փափաքները եւ արդիւնաւորէ ձեր հաւատքը, որպէսզի ձեզմով փառաւորուի մեր Տէր Յիսուս Քրիստոսի անունը, եւ դուք փառաւորուիք իրմով, մեր Աստուծոյն եւ Տիրոջ Յիսուս Քրիստոսի պարգեւած շնորհքովը:
THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO LUKE (13:1-9)
Then Jesus said to his host, "When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid. But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous."
When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, "Blessed is the man who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God."
Jesus replied: "A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. At the time of the banquet he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, 'Come, for everything is now ready.' "But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said, 'I have just bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please excuse me.' "Another said, 'I have just bought five yoke of oxen, and I'm on my way to try them out. Please excuse me.' "Still another said, 'I just got married, so I can't come.' "The servant came back and reported this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry and ordered his servant, 'Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame.' " 'Sir,' the servant said, 'what you ordered has been done, but there is still room.' "Then the master told his servant, 'Go out to the roads and country lanes and make them come in, so that my house will be full. I tell you, not one of those men who were invited will get a taste of my banquet.' "
ՅԻՍՈՒՍ ՔՐԻՍՏՈՍԻ ԱՒԵՏԱՐԱՆԸ ԸՍՏ ՂՈՒԿԱՍԻ (14.12-24)
Ապա Յիսուս տանտիրոջ ըսաւ.
– Երբ ճաշի կամ ընթրիքի հրաւէր կու տաս, մի՛ կանչեր բարեկամներդ կամ եղբայրներդ, ազգականներդ եւ հարուստ դրացիներդ, որպէսզի չըլլայ որ անոնք ալ քու հրաւէրիդ փոխարէն քեզ հրաւիրեն, եւ այս ձեւով քեզի հատուցում կատարած ըլլան: Ընդհակառակը, երբ ճաշկերոյթ կու տաս, կանչէ աղքատներն ու խեղանդամները, կաղերն ու կոյրերը, եւ այն ատեն երանելի պիտի ըլլաս, որովհետեւ անոնք փոխարէնը քեզի հատուցանելիք ոչինչ ունին: Եւ գիտցած եղիր, որ քու հատուցումդ պիտի ստանաս արդարներու յարութեան ժամանակ:
Երբ սեղանակիցներէն մէկը այս խօսքերը լսեց, ըսաւ Յիսուսի.
– Երանի՜ անոր որ Աստուծոյ արքայութեան մէջ ճաշ պիտի ուտէ:
Յիսուս անոր հետեւեալ առակը պատմեց.
– Մարդ մը կար, որ մեծ ընթրիք մը սարքեց եւ շատեր հրաւիրեց: Ընթրիքի ժամուն իր ծառան ղրկեց, որպէսզի հրաւիրեալներուն ըսէ. «Եկէք, ամէն ինչ պատրաստ է արդէն»: Հրաւիրեալները սկսան մէկ առ մէկ հրաժարիլ: Առաջինը ըսաւ. «Արտ մը գնեցի, պէտք է երթամ եւ տեսնեմ զայն, հետեւաբար կը խնդրեմ որ ներողամիտ գտնուի»: Միւսը ըսաւ. «Հինգ զոյգ եզ գնեցի, պէտք է երթամ փորձեմ զանոնք, հետեւաբար կը խնդրեմ որ ներողամիտ գտնուի»: Ուրիշ մը ըսաւ. «Տակաւին նոր ամուսնացայ, հետեւաբար չեմ կրնար գալ»: Ծառան վերադարձաւ եւ իր տիրոջ պատմեց անոնց ըսածները: Այն ատեն տանտէրը վրդոված, ըսաւ ծառային. «Անմիջապէս քաղաք գնա՛ եւ հրապարակներուն ու փողոցներուն մէջ որքան որ աղքատ, խեղանդամ, կաղ եւ կոյր տեսնես՝ բոլորն ալ հոս բեր»: Քիչ ետք ծառան վերադառնալով իր տիրոջ ըսաւ. «Տէ՛ր, հրամանդ կատարեցի, բայց տակաւին տեղ կայ»: Տէրը ծառային հրամայեց. «Քաղաքէն դո՛ւրս գնա եւ ճամբաներուն վրայ ու դաշտերուն մէջ ո՛վ որ գտնես՝ ստիպէ որ գայ, որպէսզի տունս լեցուի: Կ’ըսեմ ձեզի, որ առաջին հրաւիրեալներէն ո՛չ մէկը իմ ընթրիքէս պիտի ճաշակէ»:
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FEAST OF THE CONCEPTION OF ST. ANNA, THE MOTHER OF HOLY VIRGIN MARY
December 9, was the Feast of the Conception of the Holy Virgin Mary. This is one of the eight feast days devoted to the Holy Virgin in the Armenian Church’s liturgical calendar. This feast is always celebrated on December 9 and is part of the Church’s preparation for Christmas. The faithful rejoice in the event that celebrates Mary’s conception in fulfillment of the prayers of her parents and who was nurtured to become the mother of the Messiah. Bible readings for this Feast are: Song of Songs 6:3-8; Malachi 3:1-2; Galatians 3:24-29; Luke 1:39-56.
ST. NICHOLAS OF MYRA, THE WONDERWORKER
This Saturday (December 11) the Armenian Church remembers St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, a fourth century Bishop of Myra, Lycia in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). He was a defender of orthodoxy and because of many miracles attributed to his intercession he is called “the Wonderworker.” He was a secret and generous giver of gifts and some believe him to be the model for Santa Claus.
EVE OF THE FAST OF ST. JACOB
This Sunday (December 12) is the eve (paregentan) of the Fast of St. Jacob (Hagop) of Nisibis. This five-day fast, Monday to Friday, leads us to the Feast of St. Jacob, which is next Saturday. Traditionally the entire fifty-day period of Advent was a period of fasting, similar to Great Lent. In modern times, three week-long (Monday to Friday) fasts are observed during Advent: Fast of Advent (Hisnagats Bahk), Fast of St. Jacob (Sourp Hagopee Bahk), and the Fast of the Nativity (Dznuntyan Bahk).
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
This Sunday (December 12) is the third Sunday of Advent, a season of anticipation for the coming of Christ that gives us purpose to live in hope regardless of the many challenges and vicissitudes that face us. John the Baptist is the greatest Advent figure (read Matthew, Chapter 3 and Luke, Chapter 3). In the Armenian Church tradition this period of waiting is known as Hisnag —the fifty-day period that leads to the celebration of Christ’s Nativity and Epiphany on January 6.
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We will like to thank Mrs. Siran Saroyan for planting and donating the beautiful Christmas arrangement at the front of the church.
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-LYRA MARIE OVANESSIAN the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan & Brittany Ovanessian was baptized on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Her Godparents were Mr. Stephen Ovanessian and Ms.Gabrielle Guzzardi. May the Grace of the Holy Spirit always be with Lyra.
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- Mr. HAIG BAKLAJIAN, passed on Monday, December 6, 2021. Wake service was held on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Funeral services were held on Friday, December 10, 2021, all at St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
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-Mrs. Daniella Hachadurian Request requiem service for the soul of her beloved husband EDWARD HACHADURIAN (40th day memorial service). Also for the souls of beloved parents RUPEN & AGHAVNI HACHADURIAN, beloved brother KHACHADUR HACHADURIAN.
-Mrs. Annie Kassabian, Mr. & Mrs. Mano and Aline Hkatchadourian and children Lia and Raffi, Mr. & Mrs. Levon and Aline Kassabian and children Armen and Alex Request requiem service for the soul of their beloved husband, father and grandfather VASKEN KASSABIAN (5th year memorial service).
-Mrs. Rene Baghdasarian, Mr. & Mrs. Tiran & Emma Nalbandian, Mrs. Anahit Nalbandian, Ms. Ella Nalbandian, Mr. & Mrs. Renee & Paul Wyrembak Request requiem service for the soul of their beloved husband, father and grandfather JORA NALBANDIAN.
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-December 17, 2021: 3rd Annual Christmas Party Salt & Light Youth Group & AYF NY "Hayortik"
-December 18, 2021: Saturday School Christmas Hantes
-December 19, 2021: Simply Christmas
-December 19, 2021: Sunday School
-December 26, 2021: Deacons' Ordination at St. Sarkis Church
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The Ladies Guild coffee hour will be held in Pagoumian Hall, hosted by:
-Mrs. Ani Tervizian
-Mrs. Sandy Shamlian
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THE CHILDREN OF MARTYRED FATHERS NEED US
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THE CHILDREN OF MARTYRED FATHERS NEED US
WE SEEK SPONSORS FOR 30 ORPHANS REMAINING IN OUR WAITING LIST
As we reported last week, parishioners from St. Sarkis Church (Douglaston, New York) had taken upon the sponsorship of 30 orphans of soldiers who died heroically during the Artsakh war. Now we are happy to announce that more parishioners from St. Sarkis have joined the effort and sponsored 30 more. As a result, we are very glad to announce that the waiting list of the Eastern Prelacy’s St. Nerses the Great Organization in Armenia has been reduced from 60 to 30 orphans. We hope that the cooperation of our readers will help eliminate the waiting list and start the New Year with a clean slate!
We are grateful to all our sponsors, both individuals and institutions, who make their annual contribution of $250 per child and support our efforts. Your contribution of an amount that would buy less than a cup of coffee per day alleviates the financial burdens of the recipient and his or her family, and also boosts their morale, making them feel that they are not alone.
Click here for online sponsorship of minors up to the age of 18.
Click here for online sponsorship of orphans who become students at a higher education institution upon turning 18.
You can always contact the Prelacy by email (sophie@armenianprelacy.org) or telephone (212-689-7810) for the sponsorship of both minors and university students in the program of the St. Nerses the Great Organization in Armenia.
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Adds From Sister Organizations
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Address: 38-65 234th Street,
Douglaston, NY 11363
Phone:(718) 224-2275
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