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Sunday 7/10/2022

ՀՈԳԵԳԱԼՈՒՍՏԷՆ ԵՏՔ Դ. ԿԻՐԱԿԻ - FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Sunday Readings:

Isaiah 2:5-11; Romans 9:30-10:4; Matthew 13:24-30

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

Fr. Nareg Terterian, Pastor

1ST WEEK OF SUMMER CAMP

St. Sarkis' highly anticipated summer camp returned this week for yet another eventful week full of exciting activities, educational field trips, and unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.

St. Sarkis camp welcomed 50 campers ranging from the ages of 4-12 years old. The campers have made new friendships and have reunited with old camp friends they have not seen since last summer. The campers have had an amazing time creating Armenian-themed arts & craft projects, experimenting as little chefs, participating in hands-on workshops hosted by the Long Island Children's Museum, church time, and many more exciting experiences.

We are so grateful to end this week's activities on a positive note and look forward to welcoming new campers for our second week of camp!

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SUMMER CAMP NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT

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 16 years

$2,000.00

LI Children Museum Hands-On Workshops

Spirit of Invention $450

Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Zaree & Kathleen Voskerijian

Build It $250

Sponsored by Dr. Siranoush Cholakian

Bus Two $550

Sponsorship Needed

Movie at Bay Terrace Theater $700

Dr. & Mrs. Louis & Elenne Najarian

Pizza

Pizza Friday $300

Mr. & Mrs. Krikor & Florina Krikorian

Pizza Friday $300

Anonymous

Activities & Shows

Bubble Show $325

Sponsored by Dr. & Mrs. Garo & Rubina Nazarian

Blogger Party $200

Mr. & Mrs. Piero & Valerie Barchi $100

Mr. & Mrs. Ruben & Hasmig Daglyan$100

Sports Games $200

Mr. & Mrs. Vahagn & Shoghik Aseyan

Comedy & Magic Show $500

Mr. & Mrs. Ghevont & Lydia Baghdassarian $250

Mrs. Seta Boyadjian $250

Tumblebus $575

The Ladies Guild of St. Sarkis Church

Bouncy House $500

Mr. & Mrs.Jack & Zabel Hatem $200

Mrs. Elizabeth Ohannessian $300

Arts & Crafts $750

Mr. & Mrs. Greg & Lusine Tchilingarian

Little Chefs $500

Mr. & Mrs. Eduard & Alina Kochoumian

Camp T-Shirts

Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Harout & Nayri Khatchadourian

In efforts to make the 16th 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.

A MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

“Following the distressing burglary that occurred in March, the Board of Trustees immediately launched an initiative to upgrade the security system for the safety of our congregation, employees, and sanctuary. We are pleased to report that a new alarm system is now in place, and in the coming weeks, we will be installing an improved camera system as an added security measure. The Board thanks all those that dedicated significant time and expertise to accomplish this important effort.”

THE HIDDEN MAP MOVIE

Reported by Ms. Ani Hovannisian Storydoc Productions

Following its popular nationwide PBS premiere in hundreds of U.S. cities last month, The Hidden Map, a gripping documentary that takes viewers deep into the forbidden Armenian past of Turkey, has been scheduled to air four more times this month in New Jersey and New York, the #1 public television market in the entire nation. The story comes to life as an Armenian-American granddaughter of genocide survivors ventures to their lost ancestral homeland in search of long-buried truths. A chance encounter with a Scottish explorer leads to a joint odyssey beneath the surface of modern-day Turkey, unearthing sacred relics, silenced voices, daring resilience and the hidden map. The Hidden Map, which took four trips and seven years to complete, was directed, produced, written and edited by Ani Hovannisian. It is one of few Armenian films ever to be distributed nationally on PBS.

The 90-minute broadcast includes not only the film, but eye-opening conversations with filmmaker Ani Hovannisian and opportunities for viewers to show their support to PBS. Viewers who pledge even a nominal amount to applaud PBS's broadcasts of The Hidden Map will not only help secure additional airings on a national stage, but will receive unique mementos, including The Hidden Map DVD, postcards of historic Western Armenia and exclusive hand-crocheted dolls made in Goris, Armenia. Some of the women making the one-of-a-kind dolls are displaced citizens of Artsakh working to rebuild their lives... another story about which public television is raising awareness by putting this program on the air. This is an unprecedented moment in history when, by watching and supporting, we can easily help bring this Armenian and human story into the homes and consciousness of millions of Americans. Getting the film on national television is a great victory. Now is our chance to make it count and keep it going.

A special note for people who appreciate the music and legacy of the Dinkjians- Onnik and Ara, who live in New Jersey: Ara's incredible music is featured in the film.

Watch the trailer here.

ST. SARKIS SATURDAY SCHOOL

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LITURGICAL CALENDAR

(From Crossroads: E-Newsletter of the Armenian Prelacy)

STS. SAHAG AND MESROB: THE HOLY TRANSLATORS

The Armenian Church and the Armenian language have helped Armenians defeat existential threats. The Armenian language as a factor in national survival is second only to the conversion of the Armenians to Christianity and the establishment of a national church. Thus, language has played a dual role for the Armenians: first, as a medium of communication; second and more important, as a cohesive force for national survival.

The invention of the Armenian alphabet in A.D. 406 by St. Mesrob produced a linguistic tool as remarkable as the language for which it was devised. The Armenian alphabet was invented and used for the Armenian language alone. It was designed to be a perfect phonetic representation of the spoken language.

It is even more amazing that a large and noteworthy body of literature grew immediately, using an alphabet that was a completely new invention. If the Armenian alphabet had not been a perfect instrument for writing Armenian, it would have been impossible to use it to translate the Bible and the many other works that marked the early Golden Era of Armenian literature in the fifth century.

Today, July 7, the Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of Saints Sahag Bartev and Mesrob Mashdotz, the Holy Translators. The feasts dedicated to the Holy Translators are among the most beloved commemorations for Armenians. Sahag and Mesrob are honored two times during the liturgical year: as the leaders of the cultural movement, on the Thursday following the fourth Sunday after Pentecost, which is today, and on the second Saturday in October along all the translators. The visionary leadership of these two men who recognized the necessity of an Armenian alphabet changed the course of Armenian history. The two saints, Sahag and Mesrob, are forever linked in the minds and hearts of the Armenian people.

FEAST OF THE DISCOVERY OF THE BOX OF THE THEOTOKOS

We can only imagine the joy of finding possessions of the Holy Mother. This Sunday, July 10, is the feast of the Discovery of the Box of the Theotokos. The Holy Mother’s personal belongings became the object of devotion and veneration. During the time of the early Church, when Christians were persecuted, her possessions were kept hidden and secret.

KING DRTAD, QUEEN ASHKHEN, PRINCESS KHOSROVITOUKHT

This Saturday, July 9, the Armenian Church remembers King Drtad, Queen Ashkhen, and Princess Khosrovitoukht. After torturing and condemning St. Gregory to the pit, and after his cruel and fatal treatment of the Hripsimiantz nuns, King Drtad became inflicted with strange debilitating maladies. Queen Ashkhen and the king’s sister, Khosrovitoukht (who had secretly become a Christian) convinced the court that only Gregory could cure the king. Thus, Gregory was released from the deep pit. With the king’s subsequent recovery, all three helped Gregory spread Christianity throughout Armenia. In their later years the queen and princess lived in the fortress of Garni and the king retired to St. Gregory’s retreat on Mt. Sepouh.

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY

A READING FROM THE EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL TO THE ROMANS (9.30-10.4)

What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith; but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it. Why not? Because they pursued it not by faith but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the "stumbling stone."As it is written:

"See, I lay in Zion a stone that causes men to stumble

and a rock that makes them fall,

and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame."

Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge. Since they did not know the righteousness that comes from God and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God's righteousness. Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes.

ՊՕՂՈՍ ԱՌԱՔԵԱԼԻ ՆԱՄԱԿԸ ՀՌՈՄԱՅԵՑԻՆԵՐՈՒՆ (9.30-10.4)

Ուրեմն ի՞նչ կ’եզրակացնենք: Հեթանոսները, որոնք Աստուծոյ արդարութեան չէին հետեւեր՝ արդարացան, որովհետեւ Քրիստոսի հաւատացին. մինչդեռ Իսրայէլի ժողովուրդը չարդարացաւ Մովսէսի Օրէնքին միջոցաւ, որ տրուած էր՝ մարդիկը արդարացնելու համար: Ինչո՞ւ: Որովհետեւ չհաւատաց Քրիստոսի, եւ կը կարծէր թէ Օրէնքին գործադրութեամբը պիտի արդարանայ: Ատիկա իսկ պատճառ եղաւ որ գլորին «գայթակղութեան առիթ հանդիսացող քար»ին վրայ, այսինքն՝ Քրիստոսի, որուն համար մարգարէութեան մէջ գրուած է.-

«Ահա ես Սիոնի մէջ կը դնեմ քար մը՝

որ գլորումի առիթ պիտի ըլլայ, ժայռ մը՝

որ գայթակղութեան առիթ պիտի հանդիսանայ:

Բայց անոր հաւատացողը յուսախաբ պիտի չըլլայ»:

Եղբայրնե՛ր, սրտանց կը մաղթեմ եւ կ’աղօթեմ որ Աստուած փրկէ Իսրայէլացիները, որովհետեւ կրնամ իրենց մասին վկայել, թէ Աստուծոյ հանդէպ նախանձախնդիր են. միայն թէ այս նախանձախնդրութիւնը հիմնուած չէ Աստուծոյ ճշմարիտ ծանօթութեան վրայ: Անոնք չհասկցան, թէ Աստուած ի՛նչ ձեւով կ’ուզէր արդարացնել մարդիկը: Արդարանալու իրենց հասկցած ձեւին կառչեցան եւ ուստի չընդունեցին Աստուծոյ արդարութեան ուղին: Մինչդեռ Քրիստոսով Օրէնքը իր վախճանին հասած է եւ միայն Քրիստոսի հաւատացողը կ’արդարանայ:

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO MATTHEW (13.24-30)

Jesus told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared.

"The owner's servants came to him and said, 'Sir, didn't you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?'

" 'An enemy did this,' he replied.

"The servants asked him, 'Do you want us to go and pull them up?'

" 'No,' he answered, 'because while you are pulling the weeds, you may root up the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.' "

ՅԻՍՈՒՍ ՔՐԻՍՏՈՍԻ ԱՒԵՏԱՐԱՆԸ ԸՍՏ ՄԱՏԹԷՈՍԻ (13.24-30)

Յիսուս ուրիշ առակ մըն ալ խօսեցաւ անոնց ու ըսաւ.

– Մարդ մը լաւ սերմեր ցանեց իր արտին մէջ: Գիշեր մը, երբ ամէն մարդ քնացած էր, անոր թշնամին եկաւ եւ որոմ ցանեց ցորենին մէջ ու գնաց: Երբ սերմերը աճեցան եւ սկսան հասկ կազմել, այն ատեն որոմն ալ երեւցաւ: Տանտիրոջ ծառաները եկան եւ ըսին անոր. «Տէ՛ր, դուն միայն լաւ սերմեր չցանեցի՞ր արտիդ մէջ. ուրկէ՞ հապա եկաւ որոմը»: Անիկա պատասխանեց. «Ասիկա թշնամի մարդու գործ է»: Ծառաները ըսին. «Կ’ուզե՞ս որ երթանք եւ որոմը քաղենք»: «Ո՛չ,- պատասխանեց տէրը,- որպէսզի չըլլայ թէ որոմը քաղած ատեն ցորենն ալ միասին արմատախիլ ընէք: Ձգեցէք որ երկուքն ալ միասին աճին մինչեւ հունձքի ժամանակը. այն ատեն հնձուորներուն կ’ըսեմ.- Նախ որոմը քաղեցէք, խուրձեր կազմեցէք այրելու համար, եւ ապա քաղեցէք ցորենը եւ ամբարեցէք շտեմարաններուս մէջ»:

Ահաւասիկ ճիշդ ասոր կը նմանի երկինքի արքայութիւնը:

REQUIEM REQUESTS

-Ms. Ani Yessayan, Ms. Arev Sarkissian, Ms. Margaret & Ms. Nairy Sarkissian, Mr. Aram Sarkissian, Ms. Hasmig Sarkissian, Yessayan, Sarkissian and Zerdelian families request requiem service for the soul of their beloved brother, nephew and cousin Dr. SIROUN YESSAYAN (40th-day memorial service). Also for the soul of their beloved brother, uncle and cousin YERVANT SARKISSIAN (5th-year memorial service).

-Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis and Mari Ohanessian, Mr. & Mrs. Sevag and Knar Vartanian and family, Mr. & Mrs. Tim and Ani White and family, Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan and Maral Richard and family request requiem service for the soul of their beloved cousin Dr. SIROUN YESSAYAN (40th-day memorial service).

-Mrs. Maggie Thomasian requests requiem service for the soul of her beloved relative Dr. SIROUN YESSAYAN (40th-day memorial service).

-Mr. Zarmair Setrakian requests requiem service for the soul of his beloved cousin Dr. SIROUN YESSAYAN (40th-day memorial service).

- Mr. & Mrs. Krikor and Florina Krikorian, Mr. Dikran Krikorian, Mr. & Mrs. Ara and Rebecca Krikorian and daughter Violet, Mrs. Nadia and Ms. Karine request requiem service for the souls of their beloved parents, grandparents and great grandparents HAGOP & ZABEL KRIKORIAN.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

- July 05 - 15: Summer Camp 2022

- August 14, 2022: Asdvadzadzin the feast of Assumption of the Holy Mother of God. Blessing of Grapes.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

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.