His Eminence Archbishop Anoushavan Tanielian will celebrate the Divine Liturgy and preside over the banquet at Terrace on the Park.

Benefactor's Day

Reported by Mrs. Katia Tavitian

Last Sunday November 10th, a commemorative and celebratory happening marked the annual calendar of events at St. Sarkis Church: Benefactors' Day.

It is an endearing occasion for which a special Hokehankisd is held annually, to honor and remember with prayers and thankfulness all the late benefactors of our church and community, most notably and namely, our beloved Suzanne and Hovsep Hagopian, the benefactors of our Saint Sarkis  Saturday School.

The special requiem service was highlighted by the Saturday School students , parents and staff,  along with the Sunday School students, holding candles and raising their hearts and minds to God in prayers for the souls of our dear benefactors Suzanne and Hovsep.

Der Nareg spoke beautifully , stressing the importance of giving in our Christian faith, and  extending a vote of thanks to the beloved  late Hagopian couple. He depicted them as the angels sent from God in the most dire time of need to answer our prayers and help our church.

Following the church services, a special Hokejash took place in the main hall of the church , where a bountiful feast of sweet and savory delights was  generously  prepared and donated by our Ladies Guild and Saturday School PTA parents, and enjoyed by all the attendees.

The celebration  was impeccably  coordinated and organized by our church treasurer Mrs Alina Kochoumian, for whom we extend our sincere appreciation and gratitude.

May God bless each and every charitable heart, for it encompasses the highest and purest form of love!

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Salt & Light Youth Group

Reported by Ms. Arev Mouradian

Sunday School

On Sunday, November 10th forty energetic and eager to learn, about Gods word, children attend Sunday School.  The lesson taught this Sunday was about "How the  Armenian Alphabet helped us grow closer to God." 

After our lesson all of the children attended church service and took part in the holy communion.

 

The older Sunday School students participated in a requiem service, by holding candles in remembrance of the late Suzanne & Hovsep Hagopian, who were the founders of St. Sarkis Armenian Language Saturday School.

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Thanksgiving Feast

Cookie Decorating

Salt & Light Youth Group and AYF NY Hyortik Chapter

10th Anniversary of Simply Christmas 

New Year's Eve Party

Reflections by Fr. Nareg Terterian

2020 Calendar Letter

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November 24, 2019	Thanksgiving Feast
December 8, 2019	Mrs. Makrouhi Kalayjian & Ms. Anahid Ugurlayan
December 15, 2019	Mr. & Mrs. George & Katia Tavitian

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November 22, 2019 - Mr. Zaven Varjabedian in memory of his beloved wife Mrs. Rose Varjabedian

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THE EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL TO THE PHILIPPIANS (1.1-11)

Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus,

To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:  

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart; for whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God's grace with me. God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ-to the glory and praise of God.

           ՊՕՂՈՍ ԱՌԱՔԵԱԼԻ ՆԱՄԱԿԸ ՓԻԼԻՊՊԵՑԻՆԵՐՈՒՆ (1.1-11)

  

    

THE HOLY APOSTLES ANDREW AND PHILIP

The word apostle refers to the special inner circle of Jesus' disciples, chosen by Jesus to accompany Him during His ministry, to learn from Him, follow His instructions and continue his work.

 

This Saturday, November 16, the Armenian Church celebrates two Holy Apostles, Andrew and Philip. Andrew was a Galilean fisherman and the first-called of the followers of Christ, along with his brother Simon, who was later called Peter. Philip was from Bethsaida and after he had been called to be an apostle he brought in Nathanael (later called Bartholomew).

PAREGENTAN OF THE FAST OF ADVENT

This Sunday, November 17, is the Eve (Paregentan) of the Fast of Advent (Hisnag). This is a weeklong fast (Monday to Friday) leading up to the first Sunday of Advent, which is next Sunday, November 24.

 

Advent is the period that guides us to the birth and baptism of Christ. It begins fifty days before January 6. Advent is intended to be a solemn and quiet time for prayer, reflection, and meditation in preparation for the mystery of the incarnation.

 

Traditionally the entire fifty-day period of Advent was a period of fasting. Now there are three weeklong fasts during Advent (along with the regular fasting days of Wednesday and Friday). The three week-long fasts are known as: The Fast of Advent (Hisnagats Bahk); The Fast of St. James (Sourp Hagopah Bahk); and the Fast of the Nativity (Dznuntyan Bahk).

Also commemorated this week:

Thursday, November 14: Sts. Gurias, Samonas, Abibas the Deacon, Romanus the Monk, and

Confessor Youth, Hesychius the Soldier.

Altar Flower

The Altar flowers for this Sunday are donated by, Mr. & Mrs. Garo & Meline Yaziciyan and family in memory of their beloved mother and grandmother ARSHALUCE JACOBIAN.

Obituary

- Mrs.  VARTANOUSH KRASTEV, passed on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family. May she rest in peace.

Requiem

-Mr. & Mrs. Armen and Gayane Pogosyan and children Arek and Movses, Mr. & Mrs. Levon and Hasmik Sakar and daughter Margaret request requiem service for the soul of their beloved father and grandfather  ARIS VARDANYAN (14th year memorial service), beloved mother and grandmother  MARGARITA KALADZHYAN (3rd year memorial service). Also for the soul of beloved grandmother and great grandmother  AMALIA SAHAGYAN (14th year memorial service).    

 

-Mr. & Mrs. Garo & Meline Yaziciyan and family, Mrs. Arpik Chamras and daughter, Mr. & Mrs. Njdeh and Hilda Isakhanian and family request requiem service for the soul of their beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt  ARSHALUCE JACOBIAN (14th year memorial service).

Join 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: - Ms. Nayri Sarkissian - Ms. Ani Yessayan - Ms. Arev Sarkissian

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