E-Sunday Bulletin of St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church
38-65 234th. St. Douglaston, NY, 11363
ՎԵՐԱՓՈԽՈՒՄԷՆ ԵՏՔ Բ. ԿԻՐԱԿԻ
SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE ASSUMPTION OF THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
Sunday Readings:
Isaiah 9:8-19; 2 Corinthians 1:1-12; Mark 4:35-40
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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՝
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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On Sunday, August 30, Archbishop Anoushavan Tanielian, Prelate, will preside over the Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at St. Sarkis Church in Douglaston, New York. Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian, Pastor, will celebrate the Divine Liturgy. Our faithful may follow the ceremony via live streaming.
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Pet a Cat - A message by Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian
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Prayers For Lebanon (from Crossroads)
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An ecumenical prayer service dedicated to Lebanon and the victims and survivors of the catastrophic explosion of August 4 was held on Tuesday, August 25, at Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Cathedral in Brooklyn, New York. Archbishop Anoushavan, Prelate, president of CAMECT (Christian Arab and Middle Eastern Churches Together), was among the participants in the service. His Eminence delivered the following message:
"On behalf of CAMECT Family - Christian Arab Middle East Churches Together, I would like to express our deepest concern over the devastating explosion that happened on August 4 in Beirut, Lebanon. Each and every day, when I receive and hear individual stories of tragedy, my heart continues to bleed, for it reminds me of the tragedy of the Twin Towers in 2001 and reopens that wound in my heart, when men and women from all walks of life instantly became the victims of a terrible tragedy. We are comforted by how goodness is alive in society, and that governments and individuals are reaching out to mitigate the unbearable pain of those who are suffering due to the loss of their loved ones and their own injuries, as well as the affliction of those who are displaced or have lost their jobs. We would also like to express our solidarity with our brothers and sisters who since last September are crossing the valley of hopelessness and uncertainty due to the social and economic crisis, which has deepened because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amid all these catastrophes, as a proud son of the blessed country of the cedars where our Lord Jesus Christ walked (Mk 7:24), my heart is showered with comfort and gratefulness. Out of many pictures of calamities I have seen, the one which touched my heart the most and reflects the true spirit of Lebanese people shows a disabled gentleman holding a broom as he is cleaning the streets. Yes, this is the authentic picture that mirrors the essence of Lebanese citizens. Indeed, the world can disable our external means, but cannot disable our spirit, evil can spread calamities and distress, yet the good brings forth transforming energy and joy. This picture is a call to all of us: those who are in the homeland and in the diaspora that above all our differences, dissatisfaction, and complaints, we should rally around our beloved country, as our National Anthem inspires us: "Kuluneh lilwatan, lilula, lilaelem - All of us, for our Country, for our Glory and Flag," in order to rise like the phoenix from the ashes and to rebuild "Lubnann el Akhdar - the Green Lebanon," with evergreen faith, hope and love. With all my spiritual brothers of CAMECT Family we commit ourselves to do our utmost in this regard. We pray that justice, peace and prosperity prevail soon in the country of the cedars, and that the citizens of Lebanon continue to make their positive input for the progress of the global family. May God bless us all and lead in His wisdom."
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On Monday, August 4, at 6:00 pm a huge explosion shook the entire city of Beirut, taking the lives of at least 135 people and displaced 5,000. The Armenian community lost 11 people with 250 injured. The Catholicosate, churches, institutions, stores, residences are all damaged. The psychological impact is unimaginable. Our resolve is to provide aid to all affected.
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Mr. & Mrs. Antranig & Marion Boudakian
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$5000.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Arthur & Lilian Hairabedian |
$2000.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Erick & Talin Alahverdian |
$1000.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Karnig & Alice Alajajian |
$1000.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Hratch & Negdar Arukian |
$500.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Garen & Anna Azatyan |
$500.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Veh & Arpi Bezdikian |
$500.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Vahe & Setta Bijimenian |
$500.00
| | Ms. Gayane Jamgotchian |
$500.00
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Mr. & Mrs. Levon & Aline Kassabian
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$500.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Harout & Nayri Khatchadourian |
$500.00
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Mr. & Mrs. Manoug & Dory Shishmanian
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$500.00
| | Dr. & Mrs. Harma & Carolina Turbendian |
$500.00
| | Mrs. Nayda Voskerijian |
$500.00
| | Ms. Aline Bedrosian |
$400.00
| Dr. & Mrs. Armand & Laura Asadourian
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$300.00
| | Mr. Ara Hatem |
$300.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Setrak & Annie Kazanjian |
$300.00
| | Drs. Arthur & Louiza Kubikian |
$300.00
| | Fr. Nareg & Yn. Annie Terterian |
$300.00
| | Ms. Lori Varjabedian |
$300.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Nazareth & Hermine Abajian |
$250.00
| | Mr. & Dr. Dikrann & Scarlet Arakelian |
$250.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Mary Arslanian |
$250.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Simon & Lara Bardizbanian |
$250.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Ruben & Hasmik Daglyan |
$250.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Sebuh & Talin Dosttur |
$250.00
| | Dr. & Mrs. Ernesto & Anahid Gonzalez |
$250.00
| | Dr. & Mrs. Hagop & Hilda Gorgissian |
$250.00
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Mr. & Mrs. Manouk & Amy Gostanian
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$250.00
| | Mr. & Dr. Michael & Nouneh Gostanian |
$250.00
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Mr. & Mrs. Vahe & Elsie Halajian
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$250.00
| | Ms. Isabel & Ms. Juliet Hagobian |
$250.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Alina Kochoumian |
$250.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Volodya & Dirouhie Mahtesyan |
$250.00
| | Mr. Ohanes Mashavegian |
$250.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Yeprem & Madeleine Nazarian |
$250.00
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Mr. & Mrs. Razmik & Sonya Nenejian
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$250.00
| Mr. & Dr. Andrew & Nadine Bedrossian Rosefeld
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$250.00
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Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Alice Seoylemezian
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$250.00
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Mr. & Mrs. Shahe & Houry Terjimanian
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$250.00
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Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Christine Torossian
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$250.00
| | Drs. Frank & Elphida Tuminelli |
$250.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Patrick & Simona Yaghdjian |
$250.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Garo & Meline Yaciciyan |
$250.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Aram & Ardemis Zobian |
$250.00
| | Anonymous |
$200.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Doug & Talar Aprahamian |
$200.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Armen & Zepiur Ardzivian |
$200.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Koko & Nyrie Bedrossian |
$200.00
| | Mrs. Lynn A Jamie |
$200.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Varujan & Luiza Kalustian |
$200.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis & Alice Kazandjian |
$200.00
| | Mrs. Aikoui Megerian |
$200.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Elizabeth Ohannessian |
$200.00
| | Mr. Hakop Panoyan |
$200.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Hagop & Soci Simonian |
$200.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Antranik & Marie Yacoubian |
$200.00
| | Ms. Shakeh Kadehjian |
$150.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Raffi & Janette Nenejian |
$150.00
| | Dr. & Mrs. Stephen & Liza Andreopoulos |
$100.00
| | Mrs. Lusin Arakelyan |
$100.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Alain & Mayda Artinian |
$100.00
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Mr. & Mrs. Ghevont & Lydia Baghdassarian
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$100.00
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Mr. & Mrs. Ara & Lencie Barsamian
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$100.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Coharig Barsamian |
$100.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Vahan & Christine Bedrossian |
$100.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Arpi Bekian |
$100.00
| | Mrs. Arsakui Cetin |
$100.00
| | Dr. Lynn Cetin |
$100.00
| | Dr. Gigliola Dolmaian |
$100.00
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Mr. & Mrs. George & Lena Felice
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$100.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Lusin Garabedian |
$100.00
| | Mrs. Varsenik Gevorkian |
$100.00
| Mr. & Mrs. Vasken & Houry Ghougassian
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$100.00
| | Mrs. Sonia Givelekian |
$100.00
| | Ms. Suzy Graham |
$100.00
| | Mr. Daniel A Gulbenkian |
$100.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Sylvia Gulbenkian |
$100.00
| | Mr. Haig S Hamamgian |
$100.00
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Drs. Raffi & Marieange Haroun
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$100.00
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Mrs. Elvira Hayrabedian
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$100.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Madlene Hazarian |
$100.00
| | Mrs. Isabella Holmquist |
$100.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Vahan & Nayiry Injoyan |
$100.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Yervant & Mary Jamgotchian |
$100.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Magardici & Aida Jamgocian |
$100.00
| | Dr. & Mrs. Harry & Mary Kasparian |
$100.00
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Mr. & Mrs. John & Geraldine Kouyoudjian
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$100.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Krikor & Florina Krikorian |
$100.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Berge & Edda Mangikian |
$100.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Noubar & Alice Manuelian |
$100.00
| | Mr. Megerdich Megerdichian |
$100.00
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Mr. & Mrs. Khatchig & Loucine Megherian
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$100.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Vartan & Seta Megherian |
$100.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Karnik & Marian Minassian |
$100.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Krikor & Elizabeth Nercessian |
$100.00
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Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis & Adrine Nercessian
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$100.00
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Mr. & Mrs. Ohanes & Angela Ohannessian
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$100.00
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Mr. & Mrs. Dimos & Ani Papaioannou
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$100.00
| | Ms. Noyemie Papaioannou |
$100.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Torkom & Alice Pilibossian |
$100.00
| | Mrs. Nairy Sarkissian |
$100.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Garabed & Sofi Seoylemezian |
$100.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. George & Katia Tavitian |
$100.00
| | Mrs. Shami Tavitian |
$100.00
| | Mrs. Takie Varjabedian |
$100.00
| | Ms. Maggie Wall |
$100.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Levon & Alyssa Zohrabian |
$100.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Juliette Milian |
$75.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Arsen & Arev Mouradian |
$75.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Vahagn & Shoghik Aseyan |
$50.00
| | Ms. Garine Gabrielian |
$50.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Mary-Jo Kevorkian |
$50.00
| | Fr. Abraham & Yn. Karine Malkhasyan |
$50.00
| | Mr. Vartkes Mengouchian |
$50.00
| | Ms. Juliet P Terzian |
$50.00
| | Mrs. Nelly Tokatlian |
$50.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Armen & Janet Tutuyan |
$50.00
| | Ms. Tatyana Ulubabova |
$50.00
| | Ms. Asghik Movsessian Wassef |
$50.00
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Ms. Virginia Arakelyan
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$25.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Marc & Marguerite Tarjan |
$25.00
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*The above mentioned total reflects The General & The Salt & Light Drives.
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| Donation to Lebanon by Salt & Light Youth Group |
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Fr. Nareg asked the members of the Salt & Light group members to be the voice of the suffering and provide help for the Armenian brothers and sisters in Lebanon.
We are grateful that the following donations were made to the Salt & Light Fundraising Drive.
| Mr. & Mrs. Dickran & Liza Kabarajian |
$500.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Vahe & Elsie Halajian |
$300.00
| | Mrs. Irene Tananyan |
$250.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Garo & Mannik Ayvazian |
$100.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Narek & Asdghik Boudakian |
$100.00
| | Hovsep, Laurie & Avedis Terterian |
$100.00
| | Ms. Aleene Voskerijian |
$100.00
| | Mr. & Mrs. Paul & Christine Garzilli |
$50.00
| | Armen Aprahamian |
$30.00
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Donate to Salt & Light Lebanon Aid Drive |
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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 (1.1-11)
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia:
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer. And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort.
We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about the hardships we suffered in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. Indeed, in our hearts we felt the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.
ՊՕՂՈՍ ԱՌԱՔԵԱԼԻ ԵՐԿՐՈՐԴ ՆԱՄԱԿԸ ԿՈՐՆԹԱՑԻՆԵՐՈՒՆ (1.1-11)
Ես՝ Պօղոս, Աստուծոյ կամքով Յիսուս Քրիստոսի առաքեալը, եւ Տիմոթէոս՝ մեր եղբայրը, կը գրենք ձեզի՝ Կորնթոսի մէջ հաստատուած Աստուծոյ եկեղեցիին եւ ամբողջ Աքայիայի մէջ գտնուող քրիստոնեաներուդ: Թող Աստուած մեր Հայրը եւ Տէր Յիսուս Քրիստոս շնորհք եւ խաղաղութիւն պարգեւեն ձեզի:
Օրհնեա՜լ ըլլայ Աստուած, մեր Տէր Յիսուս Քրիստոսի Հայրը, որ հայրաբար կը գթայ եւ որպէս Աստուած կը մխիթարէ ու կը զօրացնէ մեզ՝ մեր բոլոր նեղութիւններուն մէջ, որպէսզի մենք կարենանք Աստուծմէ մեր վայելած օգնութիւնն ու մխիթարութիւնը տալ անոնց՝ որոնք ամէն տեսակի նեղութեանց մէջ են: Որովհետեւ, որքան շատ բաժնեկից կ'ըլլանք Քրիստոսի չարչարանքներուն, այնքան աւելի մեծ կ'ըլլայ իր օգնութիւնն ու մխիթարութիւնը մեզի: Մենք նեղութեանց կ'ենթարկուինք՝ ձեզի օգնելու եւ Աստուծոյ փրկութիւնը ձեզի բերելու համար. եւ եթէ Աստուած կ'օգնէ մեզի՝ կրկին ձեզի օգնելու համար է, որպէսզի մեր օրինակով սորվիք, թէ Աստուած ձեզ ալ պիտի զօրացնէ՝ որ համբերութեամբ կարենաք տանիլ այն չարչարանքները, որ մենք հիմա կը կրենք: Ուստի ձեր վրայ հաստատուն յոյս ունինք, գիտնալով որ՝ քանի մեր չարչարանքներուն մասնակից էք, մեր ունեցած մխիթարութեան ալ մասնակից պիտի ըլլաք:
Եղբայրնե՛ր, կ'ուզեմ որ գիտնաք՝ թէ ի՜նչ նեղութիւն կրեցինք Ասիա նահանգին մէջ: Մեր կարողութենէն ա՛յնքան վեր էր բեռը, որ գրեթէ ապրելու յոյսը կորսնցուցինք: Զգացինք որ մահուան վճիռը կախուած է մեր վրայ: Բայց ատիկա եղաւ, որպէսզի սորվինք մենք մեզի չապաւինիլ, այլ՝ Աստուծոյ, որ կը յարուցանէ մեռելները: Ա՛ն էր որ այդպիսի ահաւոր մահուընէ մը փրկեց մեզ, կը փրկէ, եւ վստահ ենք
որ յառաջիկային եւս պիտի փրկէ՝ մեզի համար ձեր կատարած աղօթքներուն օգնութեամբ: Եւ ձեր աղօթքները, որոնց շնորհիւ Աստուած իր հովանին անպակաս պիտի ընէ մեր վրայէն, պատճառ պիտի ըլլան որ շատեր մեզի համար գոհութիւն տան Աստուծոյ:
Պարծանքով կրնամ ըսել, եւ խիղճս ալ կը վկայէ, որ բոլորին հանդէպ ու մանաւանդ ձեզի հանդէպ եղած եմ պարզ ու անկեղծ, ինչպէս Աստուած կը կամենայ. ո՛չ թէ մարդկային իմաստութենէ մղուած, այլ՝ Աստուծոյ շնորհքովը:
THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO MARK (4.35-41)
That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him.
A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?"
He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, "Quiet! Be still!" Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.
He said to his disciples, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?"
They were terrified and asked each other, "Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!"
ՅԻՍՈՒՍ ՔՐԻՍՏՈՍԻ ԱՒԵՏԱՐԱՆԸ ԸՍՏ ՄԱՐԿՈՍԻ (4.35-41)
Նոյն օրը երեկոյեան, Յիսուս իր աշակերտներուն ըսաւ.
- Եկէք լիճին միւս կողմը անցնինք:
Աշակերտները ձգեցին ժողովուրդը եւ բարձրացան այն նաւակին մէջ, ուր Յիսուս կը գտնուէր: Հոն ուրիշ նաւակներ ալ կային: Յանկարծ զօրաւոր հով մը փոթորկեց լիճը: Ալիքները նաւակին զարնուելով՝ ներս կը թափէին, զայն լեցնելու աստիճան, մինչ Յիսուս նաւակին յետսակողմը բարձի մը վրայ կը քնանար: Աշակերտները արթնցուցին զինք եւ ըսին.
- Վարդապե՛տ, հոգդ չէ՞ որ մենք կը կորսուինք:
Յիսուս ոտքի ելլելով սաստեց հովը, ըսելով.
- Դադրէ՛,- եւ լիճին ըսաւ.- Հանդարտէ՛:
Հովը դադրեցաւ եւ կատարեալ հանդարտութիւն տիրեց: Ապա Յիսուս իր աշակերտներուն ըսաւ.
- Ինչո՞ւ այդպէս վախկոտ էք. տակաւի՞ն հաւատք չունիք:
Անոնք չափազանց վախցան եւ իրարու կ'ըսէին.
- Ո՞վ է արդեօք այս մարդը, որ նոյնիսկ հովն ու ծովը կը հնազանդին իրեն:
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FEAST OF THE DISCOVERY OF THE BELT OF THE THEOTOKOS
We can only imagine the joy of finding possessions of the Holy Mother. This Sunday, August 30, the second Sunday after Assumption, is the feast of the Discovery of the Belt of the Theotokos. Because there are no relics of the Holy Mother's earthly body (she was assumed into Heaven), her 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. Her belt was the first item to be discovered in Jerusalem in the fifth century. This discovery is the basis for one of the eight feast days in the Armenian liturgical calendar devoted to the Holy Mother.
HOLY PROPHETS EZEKIEL, EZRA AND ZECHARIAH Next Tuesday, September 1, the Armenian Church commemorates the Holy Prophets Ezekiel, Ezra, and Zechariah, father of John the Baptist. Ezekiel prophesied for about 28 years. The Book of Ezekiel, composed of 48 chapters, is ranked third among the great prophets. It is full of rich imagery, prophetic visions, and allegories. Ezra was a learned and pious priest in Babylon. The Book of Ezra describes the return to Zion following the Babylonian captivity. Zechariah , is the father of John the Baptist. He was married to Elizabeth, and John was born to them in their old age. The promise of a son was conveyed to Zechariah by an angel.
Also remembered this week are the following saints: Saturday, August 29: The Holy Apostles Thomas, James, and Simon. Monday, August 31: St. Stepanos Ulnia, Koharinos, Radigos, Dzamitos, Dookigos
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- It is with deep sorrow that the community of St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church announces the passing of Mr. GLEB PAPOUBAN. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
- Mrs. VARTOUHI ZAKARIAN, passed on August 19, 2020, Funeral services were held on Monday, August 24, 2020, at Cedar Grove Cemetery. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family. May she rest in peace. |
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-Mr. & Mrs. Vartan and Heghine Harutiunyan and daughter Zoey Lara, Mrs. Larisa Barkhutaryan, Asaturyan and Harutiunyan families request requiem service for the soul of their beloved father and grandfather VILEN HARUTIUNYAN (40th day memorial service).
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During these uncertain times, we welcome you to the practice of lighting a virtual candle.
Lighting a candle is a way of extending one's prayer and showing solidarity with the person on whose behalf the prayer is offered.
"When Jesus spoke to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." John 8:12
This Sunday Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian personally will light a candle for every donation received.
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Adds From Sister Organizations
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