E-Sunday Bulletin of St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church
38-65 234th. St. Douglaston, NY, 11363
Sunday: 12/13/2020
Դ. ԿԻՐԱԿԻ ՅԻՍՆԱԿԻ -
Sunday Readings:
Isaiah 38:1-8; Hebrews 1:1-14; Luke 17:1-10
|
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
|
|
|
|
|
News From St. Sarkis Church
|
Լուրեր Ս. Սարգիս Եկեղեցիէն
|
|
|
Sunday School
This week's highlight comes from:
Mrs. Arev Mouradian (5th & 6th grades) & Mrs. Christine Bedrossian (1st and 2nd grades)
 Mrs. Christine's class (1st and 2nd graders) are continuing to learn the importance of praying and the Bible. This week we focused on the lord's prayers and how Jesus taught this prayer to his followers. This week in Mrs. Arev's class we discussed about being Jesus' disciples. How it's important for us as Christians to share the GOOD NEWS. The best way is to be a good example of Christianity to our family and others.
We hope all of you can join us this coming Sunday, December 13 for our last Virtual Sunday School, for the season of 2020.
|
| Salt & Light Youth Group Holiday Fundraiser |
Let There Be Light...
In Christianity, light has always been a symbol of holiness, goodness, knowledge, wisdom, grace, hope, and God's revelation. By contrast, darkness has been associated with evil, sin, and despair. The whole of creation began, we are told with the majestic 'Let there be light', and Jesus sensationally said: "I am the Light of the World" (John 8.12).
2020 has been a challenging year. When we reflect on our experience for the past year we can identify with the words of the scripture: "Some sat in darkness, in utter darkness, prisoners suffering in iron chains" (Psalm 107:10). We experienced darkness and suffered death with the Covid-19 pandemic, the deadly explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, and the horrible war of Artsakh. For so many of us, this year has been associated with evil, sin, and despair.
It is the season of Advent. The church is helping us prepare to welcome the Nativity of Christ. As we celebrate the Birth of Jesus, we are aware of the magnitude of this event where God becomes one of us to show us the way back to God. Prophets inspired by God, foretold about this event centuries before the birth of Jesus as they proclaimed:
"The people walking in darkness
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of deep darkness
a light has dawned" (Isaiah 9:2).
These prophetic words sound so comforting and encouraging to us especially this year. We are desperate for the hope that the birth of the Child Jesus can bring to us and fill our darkened souls with His Divine Light.
Let there be Light...
Attached is a picture of beautifully decorated holiday candle vases symbolizing the Light of Jesus brought to our homes and our hearts that our Salt & Light Youth group will be selling for their fundraiser. These vases will be blessed during church service this Sunday, December 13th, and be available for purchase.
|
| Thank You For Your Support |
 
Thank You Members and Donors
On Sunday, November 29, 2020, St. Sarkis Church had a special general membership meeting to report on a major structural and safety issue around the school part of the church building. The overall cost of the repair was $70,000. The Board had re-appropriated $20,000 from the Church savings but the church needed $50,000 in emergency repair funds. The membership meeting approved the project and a fundraising campaign was launched immediately. I am humbled to report that in less than ten days a total amount of $55,150.00 was raised. This is yet another testimony of the amount of love and care that our community members have for St. Sarkis Church. I am appreciative of all you've done for St. Sarkis Church. I am grateful to the following individuals and families who responded urgently to my appeal. I pray that the Almighty Lord will bless you abundantly. Prayerfully, Fr. Nareg Terterian, Pastor & The Board of Trustees of St. Sarkis Church
-
We are grateful to the following individuals/families for their generous donations for this urgent project:
-
|
$5000.00
Dr. & Mrs. Alex & Natalie Meneshian
| |
$3000.00
Drs. Sarven & Nayat Hacikian
| |
$2000.00
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. Leon & Aline Kassabian
|
$1650.00
Mr. & Mrs. Garo & Meline Yaziciyan
| |
$1500.00
Dr. & Mrs. Garo & Rubina Nazarian
Mr. & Mrs. Manoug & Dory Shishmanian
| |
$1000.00
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. Karl & Alice Alajajian
Dr. & Mrs. Armand & Laura Asadourian
Bardizbanian Family
Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Coharig Barsamian
Mr. & Mrs. Veh & Arpine Bezdikian
Mr. & Mrs. Antranig & Marion Boudakian
Mr. & Mrs. Arshag & Annie Buzantian
Dr. & Mrs. Kevork & Diane Boyadjian
Mr. & Mrs. Ruben & Hasmik Daglyan
Mrs. Virginia Davies
Mrs. Gail D'Onofrio
Mr. Gregory Derian
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard & Valentina Dortch
Mr. Haroutune Djamdjian
Dr. & Mrs. Hagop & Hilda Gorgissian
Mr. & Dr. Michael & Nouneh Gostanian
Mr. & Mrs. Manoug & Amy Gostanian
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur & Lilian Hairabedian
Mrs. Isabella Holmquist
Mrs. Makrouhi Kalayjian/Ms. Anahid Ugurlayan
Mr. John Kabbani
Mr. & Mrs. Eduard & Alina Kochoumian
Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis & Adrine Nercessian
Mr. Varouj Oghali
Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Alice Seoylemezian
Rev. Fr. Nareg & Yn. Annie Terterian
Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Christina Torossian
Mr. Zaven Varjabedian
Mrs. Nayda Voskerijian
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick & Simona Yaghdjian
| |
$650.00
Mr. & Mrs. Ghevont & Lydia Baghdassarian
| |
$500.00
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Arpi Bekian
Mr. & Mrs. Garo & Vicky Hagobian
Mrs. Lynn Jamie
Mr. & Mrs. Berj & Lucy Kazanjian
Drs. Arthur & Louiza Kubikian
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis & Annita Nerses Kurpius
Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Elizabeth Ohannessian
Mrs. Aida Ounjian
| |
$300.00
Mr. & Mrs. Koko & Nyrie Bedrossian
Mr. & Mrs. Torkom & Alice Pilibossian
| |
$250.00
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas & Talar Aprahamian
Mr. & Mrs. Alex & Jacqueline Baron
Mr. & Mrs. Garbed & Sofi Seoylemezian
| |
$200.00
Mr. & Mrs. Krikor & Florina Krikorian
Mr. & Mrs. Garabed & Araxi Toumayants
| |
$100.00
Mr. Kristian H Adjemov
Mrs. Alice & Ms. Victoria Bodyikoglu
Mr. Vartkes Mengouchian
Ms. Malvina Shishmanian
| |
$50.00
Mrs. Victoria Baklajian
Mr. Michael M Guzelian
|
|
|
|
Donations for 2021 Calendar as of December 10, 2020
FOUNDER Drs. Arthur & Louiza Kubikian Mr. & Mrs. Santo & Seta Muradian Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis & Adriana Nercessian
PILLAR Mr. Edward Kevorkian
PATRON Drs. Bagdig & Ani Baghdassarian Mr. & Mrs. Alex & Jackie Baron Carmel Grocery Mr. & Mrs. Steve and Sorina Dumanian Mr. & Mrs. Zohrab & Seta Kalajian Mr. & Mrs. Hagop & Ica Kouyoumdjian Mr. Varouj Oghali Ms. Malvina Shishmanian, Mr. & Mrs. Vahram & Nathaly Shishmanian
DONOR Mr. & Mrs. Karl & Alice Alajajian Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Mary Arslanian Dr. & Mrs. Armand & Laura Asadourian Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Mary Baghdassarian Mr. & Mrs. Haig & Emma Baklajian Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Coharig Barsamian Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Arpi Bekian Dr. & Mrs. Kevork & Diane Boyadjian Dr. & Mrs. Aram & Rima Cazazian Mr. & Mrs. Ruben & Hasmig Daglyan Dr. & Mrs. Edmond & Nyeree Demirdjan Crown Findings Co. Inc. Mr. Berc Gokberg Mr. & Mrs. Haig & Laura Giragosian Glascott Funeral Home Dr. & Mrs. Hagop & Hilda Gorgissian Mr. & Mrs. Varujan & Luiza Kalustian Mrs. Anahid Kassabian Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Alina Kochoumian Edward D. Lynch Funeral Home Inc. Dr. & Mrs. Alex & Natalie Meneshian Mr. & Mrs. Yeprem & Madeleine Nazarian Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Elizabeth Ohannessian Mr. & Mrs. Ohanes & Angela Ohannessian Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Alice Seoylemezian Mr. & Mrs. Garabed & Sofi Seoylemezian Mrs. Nayda Voskerijian Mr. & Mrs. Patrick & Simona Yaghdjian
SUPPORTER Mrs. Agavni Bodriguian Mrs. Gail D'Onofrio Mr. & Mrs. Leonard & Valentina Dortch Mr. & Mrs. Manouk & Amy Gostanian Mr. & Mrs. Vahe and Elsie Halajian Mr. & Mrs. Garbis & Vicky Hagobian Mr. & Mrs. Leon & Aline Kassabian Mrs. Anita Masoian Ms. Mary & Ms. Dorothy Papazian Mr. & Mrs. Vartkes & Alice Savadjian Mr. & Mrs. Tro & Maral Turbendian Mrs. Alice Wassef Dr. & Mrs. Raffi & Nairy Zohrabian
FRIEND Ms. Noni DeBlasio Mr. Michael and Dr. Nouneh Gostanian Mr. Vartkes Mengouchian
We express deep appreciation for your generosity. So far $18,500.00 was collected.
|
|
We are happy to announce our new church hours of operation are:
Thursday 10:00am to 1:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10:00am-4:00pm
|
|
|
We look forward to meeting again on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm
More dates will be available soon...
|
|
Bible Readings
|
Աստուածաշնչական Ընթերցումներ
|
|
|
THE SECOND EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL TO THE HEBREWS (1.1-14)
In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs.
For to which of the angels did God ever say,
"You are my Son; today I have become your Father"? Or again, "I will be his Father, and he will be my Son"? And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says, "Let all God's angels worship him." In speaking of the angels he says, "He makes his angels winds, his servants flames of fire." But about the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever, and righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom.
You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy." He also says, "In the beginning, O Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.
They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment.
You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed. But you remain the same, and your years will never end." To which of the angels did God ever say, "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet"? 14Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
ՊՕՂՈՍ ԱՌԱՔԵԱԼԻ ՆԱՄԱԿԸ ԵԲՐԱՅԵՑԻՆԵՐՈՒՆ (1.1-14)
Անցեալին բազմաթիւ անգամներ եւ բազմաթիւ կերպերով Աստուած մեր հայրերուն խօսեցաւ մարգարէներուն միջոցաւ, իսկ այս վերջին օրերուն մեզի խօսեցաւ իր Որդիին միջոցաւ: Աստուած զինք ամէն բանի ժառանգորդ կարգեց եւ անոր միջոցաւ էր որ աշխարհը ստեղծեց: Որդին, Հօրը փառքին լոյսը եւ անոր էութեան ճշգրիտ պատկերը, որ իր անձով մեր մեղքերը սրբելէ ետք երկինքի մէջ նստաւ Աստուծոյ՝ Գերագոյն Զօրութեան աջ կողմը:
Անիկա շատ աւելի բարձր է հրեշտակներէն, ինչպէս Աստուծմէ իրեն տրուած անունը ցոյց կու տայ. որովհետեւ ո՞ր մէկ հրեշտակին երբեւիցէ Աստուած ըսաւ. «Դուն իմ որդիս ես, այսօ՛ր քեզ ծնայ»: Կամ որո՞ւ ըսաւ. «Ես անոր հայր պիտի ըլլամ եւ անիկա՝ ինծի որդի»: Դարձեալ, երբ իր անդրանիկ Որդին աշխարհ կը ղրկէր, ըսաւ. «Աստուծոյ բոլոր հրեշտակները թող պաշտեն զայն»:
Աստուած իր հրեշտակներուն մասին խօսած ատեն կ՚ըսէ. «Աստուած իր հրեշտակները ստեղծեց որպէս պատգամաւոր հոգիներ, եւ իր պաշտօնեաները՝ կրակի բոցի պէս»:
Մինչդեռ Որդիին կ՚ըսէ. «Քու աթոռդ, ո՛վ Աստուած, յաւիտենական է. արդարութեամբ կ՚իշխես թագաւորութեանդ վրայ: Արդարութիւնը կը սիրես եւ անիրաւութիւնը կ՚ատես: Ահա թէ ինչու, ո՛վ Աստուած, քու Աստուածդ ուրախութեան իւղով օծեց քեզ քու ընկերներէդ աւելի»:
Դարձեալ, ուրիշ տեղ մը Որդիին կ՚ըսէ. «Դուն, ո՛վ Տէր, սկիզբէն ստեղծեցիր երկիրը, եւ երկինքը քու ձեռագործդ է:
Անոնք պիտի կորսուին. բայց դուն կաս եւ կը մնաս:
Անոնք հագուստի պէս պիտի մաշին. վերարկուի մը պէս պիտի ծալլես զանոնք եւ հագուստի պէս փոխես: Բայց դուն միշտ նոյնն ես եւ քու տարիներդ վերջ պիտի չունենան»:
Բայց հրեշտակներէն որո՞ւն ըսաւ երբեք. «Աջ կողմս նստէ, մինչեւ թշնամիներդ ոտքերուդ տակ դնեմ որպէս պատուանդան»:
Չէ՞ որ հրեշտակները Աստուծոյ ծառայող հոգիներ են եւ իր կողմէ կը ղրկուին օգնելու համար անոնց՝ որոնք փրկութիւնը պիտի ժառանգեն:
THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO LUKE (17.1-10)
Jesus said to his disciples: "Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin. So watch yourselves.
"If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. If he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times comes back to you and says, 'I repent,' forgive him."
The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!"
He replied, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it will obey you.
"Suppose one of you had a servant plowing or looking after the sheep. Would he say to the servant when he comes in from the field, 'Come along now and sit down to eat'? Would he not rather say, 'Prepare my supper, get yourself ready and wait on me while I eat and drink; after that you may eat and drink'? Would he thank the servant because he did what he was told to do? So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, 'We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.'
ՅԻՍՈՒՍ ՔՐԻՍՏՈՍԻ ԱՒԵՏԱՐԱՆԸ ԸՍՏ ՂՈՒԿԱՍԻ (17.1-10) Յիսուս իր աշակերտներուն ըսաւ. «Գայթակղութիւններ անպայման որ պիտի պատահին, բայց վա՜յ այն մարդուն, որուն ձեռքով ուրիշներ գայթակղութեան մէջ կ՚իյնան: Նախընտրելի պիտի ըլլար որ իր վզին ջաղացքի քար անցընէին եւ զինք ծովը նետէին, քան թէ այս փոքրիկներէն մէկը գայթակղեցնէր: Հետեւաբար զգուշացէ՛ք: Եթէ եղբայրդ մեղք գործէ՝ յանդիմանէ զինք, եւ եթէ զղջայ՝ ներէ իրեն: Նոյնիսկ եթէ մէկ օրուան մէջ եօթն անգամ քեզի դէմ մեղանչէ եւ եօթն անգամ քեզի գալով ըսէ՝ կը զղջայ, պէտք է ներես իրեն»: Առաքեալները ըսին Տիրոջ. «Աւելցո՛ւր մեր հաւատքը»: Յիսուս ըսաւ. «Եթէ մանանեխի հատիկին չափ հաւատք ունենաք եւ ըսէք այս թթենիին, «արմատախի՛լ եղիր եւ ծովուն մէջ տնկուէ՛», վստահ եղէք որ պիտի հնազանդի ձեզի: Ենթադրենք որ ձեզմէ մէկը ծառայ մը ունի, որ հողագործ է կամ հովիւ: Երբ ծառան դաշտէն դառնայ եւ տուն մտնէ, տէրը իրեն կ՚ըսէ՞. «Անմիջապէս գնա՛, ճաշդ կեր»: Բնականաբար՝ ո՛չ: Ընդհակառակը, անոր կ՚ըսէ. «Ընթրիքս պատրաստէ՛ եւ գոգնոցդ կապելով սպասարկէ ինծի, մինչեւ ընթրիքս վերջացնեմ. անկէ ետք կրնաս ուտել ու խմել»: Կը կարծէ՞ք որ տէրը իր ծառային երախտապարտ պէտք է ըլլայ իր հրահանգները կատարելուն համար: Չեմ կարծեր: Դուք ալ նոյնպէս, երբ կը կատարէք ի՛նչ որ հրամայուած է ձեզի, ըսէք. «Անպիտան ծառաներ ենք, ինչ որ պարտաւոր էինք ընել՝ կատարեցինք»:
|
| Altar Boys and Scripture For This Sunday |
 |
Candle Bearers:
Richard Zakhtarian & Paul Nenejian
Scripture Readings:
Sareen Bedrossian & Nayira Kabarajian
|
|
|
This Saturday (December 12) is the Feast of St. James (Hagop) of Nisibis (Mdzbin). He participated in the first ecumenical council in Nicaea (325), where he earned great respect from the Emperor Constantine and the other attendees. He was born and died in the city of Nisibis located in what is now southeastern Turkey, an important early Christian center in Asia Minor and a transit point of the caravans traveling east and west.
James is one of the most beloved saints in the Armenian Church. He is also honored by the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Syriac Orthodox Church, the Coptic Church, and the Eastern Catholic and Roman Catholic Churches. He was ordained Bishop of Nisibis in 320 AD.
St. James sought to find Noah's Ark as proof for skeptics. On the eve of his ascent to the summit, an angel appeared and told him that he need not climb to the summit and gave him a piece of the Ark. The piece is kept at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
The heavenly hosts rejoiced at the greatness of your feats by which you in the flesh became like the angels on high; we have you as intercessor for us before the Father in heaven. And we with a joyful voice celebrate your holy memory, O venerable witness of Christ, holy father James; we have you as intercessory for us before the Father in heaven. You decided on severe toils to see Noah's Ark and from the angel's hand received a portion of the wood which served the human race as salvation; we have you as intercessor for us before the Father in heaven."
(Canon to St. James, Bishop of Nisibis, from the Liturgical Canons of the Armenian Church)
Thursday, December 10: Sts. Eustratius, Auxentius, Eugene, Orestes, and Mardarius.
Saturday, December 12: St. James of Nisibis.
Monday, December 14: St. Ignatius of Antioch.
Tuesday, December 15: Bishop St. Theopompus, martyr St. Theovna and soldiers Sts. Basos, Eusebius, Eutikus and Basilides. |
|
40th Day Presentation to the Lord
|
-DOMINIC LEWIS VITALE, son of Mr. & Mrs. Mike & Amanda Vitale was brought to church for the 40th day dedication service, according to the rites of the Armenian Church. We welcome Dominic to the life of the church and hope to see him soon for the Sacrament of Baptism. |
|
- Mr. & Mrs. Ara and Helen Barsamian and children, Mr. & Mrs. Edward and Coharig Barsamian request requiem service for the soul of their beloved mother and grandmother ELIZA BARSAMIAN (23rd year memorial service), beloved father and grandfather VRAM BARSAMIAN (14th year memorial service) and beloved mother and grandmother NINA SOSTARICH.
- Mr. & Mrs. Suren and Sandy Farsakian, Mr. & Mrs. Edward and Coharig Barsamian request requiem service for the soul of their beloved grandmother MARIAM FARSAKIAN (43rd year memorial service), beloved father KEROPE FARSAKIAN (32nd year memorial service) and beloved mother ANOUSH FARSAKIAN (28th year memorial service). |
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.
|
Adds From Sister Organizations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
