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: 10/10/2021
ԽԱՉՎԵՐԱՑԷՆ ԵՏՔ Դ. ԿԻՐԱԿԻ - FIFTH SUNDAY OF THE EXALTATION
Sunday Readings:
Isaiah 19:1-11; Galatians 2:1-10; Mark 12:35-44
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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UPDATE ON AID FOR LEBANON FUNDRAISER |
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Here is a quick update on our "Aid to Struggling Families in Lebanon" Fundraiser.
We are grateful for your generous donations.
$1,000.00
Mr. & Mrs. Hratch & Negdar Arukian
Mr. & Mrs. Ohanness and Sonia Bezdikian
$750.00
Mr. Varouj Oghali
$500.00
Mr. & Mrs. Veh & Arpie Bezdikian
Mr. & Mrs. Levon & Aline Kassabian
$300.00
Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Alice Seoylemezian
$250.00
Mrs. Armine Giorgetti
Mr. & Mrs. Garo & Vicky Hagobian
Drs. Raffi & Marieange Haroun
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis & Anita Nerses Kurpios
Mr. & Mrs. Yeprem & Madeleine Nazarian
Fr. Garabed & Yn. Mary Telfeyan
Fr. Nareg & Yn. Annie Terterian
$200.00
Dr. & Mrs. Stephen & Liza Andreopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Hagop & Stella Karamikian
Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis & Adrine nercessian
$100.00
Mr. & Mrs. Manouk & Amy Gostanian
Mr. Vartkes Mengouchian
Mrs. Gail D'Onofrio
Mr. & Mrs. Torkom & Alice Pilibossian
Ms. Marguerite S Tarjan
Miss Lori Varjabedian
Mr. & Mrs. Vartkes & Chake Vartanian
Mr. & Mrs. Sevan & Victoria Yekhpairian
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A year ago and following the deadly blast of the Port in Beirut, Lebanon, we launched a fundraising campaign here at St. Sarkis Church to aid Armenian families and institutions who suffered greatly from that tragedy. Subsequently, as a sign of solidarity, care, and support, our community generously raised over $35k and transferred it to our Armenian sisters and brothers in Lebanon through the Armenian Prelacy.
A year later, the situation in Lebanon has worsened tremendously. It's pretty hard for us to imagine what it's like not to have air conditioning at a 100-degree temperature or not to have electricity to keep the fridge running or natural gas to cook a hot meal, let alone the challenges of providing medical care to the sick. Thousands of Armenian families are trying to survive this chaos. The World Bank said, "the financial crisis Lebanon is currently facing could rank among the world's three worst since the mid-1800s. The currency has lost more than 90 percent of its value. Unemployment has skyrocketed as businesses have shut down". Reuters reported that "The country is running out of critical medicines. The U.N. is warning of a looming water crisis, and fuel shortages are paralyzing even essential services and miles-long queues forming at gas stations with little or no petrol to sell." These are the daily struggles of our brothers and sisters in Lebanon, a country once was named Switzerland of the Middle East.
In a letter addressed to the Armenian communities in the USA, His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, wrote the following: "We appeal to you to try again to help the Armenians of Lebanon at this difficult stage in their lives." His Holiness specifies that the collected funds will serve the social, humanitarian, health, and educational needs of Armenians in Lebanon.
Let us respond to this humanitarian appeal with a spirit of generosity. Let us give, knowing that we are somewhat alleviating the suffering of an Armenian family that might look much like your own family. Let them know that they are not forgotten. Let's engage in this act of mercy and charity, "remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'" (Acts 20:35)
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I am confident of your generosity. I know that together we can make a difference. Therefore, the Pastor and the Board of Trustees of St. Sarkis Church are committing to raise $10,000.00 within the next 30 days*. Will you help us reach our goal? |
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I am grateful for your continuous support.
Prayerfully,
Fr. Nareg Terterian
Pastor
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* The raised funds will be transferred to the Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia through our parent organization - The Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church
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CONVERSATION WITH HIS EMINENCE BISHOP MASIS ZOBOUYAN |
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Dear Parishioners and Friends,
We hope this letter finds you and your loved ones in good health. 2021 brought greater hope in our lives as the Covid-19 pandemic eased its grip internationally but for Armenians worldwide, 2021 also marked two painful events: first, the aftermath of Armenia’s war with Azerbaijan and subsequent humanitarian needs associated with displacement, loss of life and medical and mental trauma, second, the deteriorating monetary and political conditions in Lebanon have prompted religious leaders and organizations to seek financial aid for their suffering brethren.
Within this scenario, St. Sarkis Church is slowly returning to some degree of normalcy with most programs being reactivated. In an attempt to look positively toward the future, the 2022 calendar is dedicated to “Hope and Rebirth.” It will display biblical quotes and will be complemented by visually inspiring photographs of hope and rebirth.
We would like to appeal to our parishioners to share with us photographs taken by them (mostly scenery) that convey these sentiments. Kindly submit your photos in the form below. 12 photographs will be selected one for each page.
We greatly appreciate your input and commitment to St. Sarkis Church.
Please send in your photos by October 15, 2021
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On Saturday, October 2nd, the St. Sarkis Salt & Light Youth Group held a Welcome Back Social event for their existing and new members. This was an exciting afternoon as it marked the beginning of their first in person season since the Covid pandemic hit in March 2020. There were over 50 youth in attendance, both existing members from prior years, as well as a lot of new faces that were excitedly welcomed by their peers. Der Nareg addressed the youth that day in the sanctuary, welcoming them back to their second home, St. Sarkis Church, and delivering a meaningful message about the role each of us play as Disciples of Christ - the role of continued learning, creating meaningful relationships with our fellow disciples, and having a sense of accountability to our heavenly teacher. It was obvious that the message resonated with the youth as they listened intently and asked questions afterwards. The second half of the afternoon was spent enjoying a delicious meal together outside in the back of the church, which was followed by the kids gathering around the firepit for fun, laughter and of course smores!
We look forward to continued meetings with our youth group this season. Our Fall Calendar is planned with a Reconnect Retreat on Sunday, October 24th, and in-person sessions on Fridays, November 12th and December 10th.
Reported by Mrs. Nyrie Bedrossian
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FIRST DAY OF SUNDAY SCHOOL |
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In-person Sunday School classes began this Sunday. Families had an opportunity to worship and children between kindergarten and 8th grade learned lessons, did crafts and played games. The teachers are excited to welcome more students to Sunday School in the coming sessions.
Sunday School meets once or twice every month. The next session is on October 17th. The new time will be 11am-1pm. All students are strongly encouraged to register.
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MODERN & TRADITIONAL ARMENIAN DANCE LESSONS SCHEDULE |
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JOIN FR. NAREG THIS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12 AT 8PM VIA ZOOM |
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MIND, BODY AND WELLNESS POSTPONED |
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Please be advised that tonight's Wellness Event has been postponed and rescheduled for Wednesday November 10th, 2021. |
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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 Ebulletin no later than Thursday 12 noon.
All requests received after 12 noon on Thursday will be posted on the following week's Ebulletin.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.
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SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY |
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THE EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL TO THE GALATIONS (2:1-10)
Fourteen years later I went up again to Jerusalem, this time with Barnabas. I took Titus along also. I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I did this privately to those who seemed to be leaders, for fear that I was running or had run my race in vain. Yet not even Titus, who was with me, was compelled to be circumcised, even though he was a Greek. This matter arose because some false brothers had infiltrated our ranks to spy on the freedom we have in Christ Jesus and to make us slaves. We did not give in to them for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might remain with you.
As for those who seemed to be important-whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not judge by external appearance-those men added nothing to my message. On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted with the task of preaching the gospel to the Gentiles, just as Peter had been to the Jews. For God, who was at work in the ministry of Peter as an apostle to the Jews, was also at work in my ministry as an apostle to the Gentiles. James, Peter and John, those reputed to be pillars, gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship when they recognized the grace given to me. They agreed that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the Jews. They asked was that we should continue to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.
ՊՕՂՈՍ ԱՌԱՔԵԱԼԻ ՆԱՄԱԿԸ ԳԱՂԱՏԱՑԻՆԵՐՈՒՆ (2.1-10)
Այնուհետեւ, տասնըչորս տարի ետք կրկին Երուսաղէմ գացի Բառնաբասին հետ, Տիտոսն ալ միասին առնելով: Գացի, որովհետեւ Աստուած յայտնեց որ երթամ: Այնտեղ, Երուսաղէմի եկեղեցիին զեկոյց տուի հեթանոսներուն մէջ կատարած քարոզութեանս մասին: Առանձնաբար զեկոյց տուի նաեւ եկեղեցւոյ ղեկավարներուն, որպէսզի զուր տեղը աշխատած չըլլամ եւ չաշխատիմ: Անոնք բնաւ չստիպեցին որ թլփատուի ինծի ընկերացող Տիտոսը, որ հեթանոս Յոյն մըն էր: Թլփատութիւն պահանջողները քանի մը կեղծ քրիստոնեաներ էին, որոնք հաւատացեալներու շարքերուն մէջ սպրդած էին՝ Յիսուս Քրիստոսով մեր ունեցած ազատութիւնը լրտեսելու եւ մեզ Մովսիսական օրէնքներու ծառայութեան մէջ պահելու համար: Բայց վայրկեան մը իսկ տեղի չտուինք անոնց, որպէսզի վստահ ըլլաք՝ թէ ճշմարիտ էր ինչ որ ձեզի քարոզեցինք:
Գալով անոնց՝ որոնք եկեղեցւոյ ղեկավարները կը համարուէին, ինծի համար բնաւ կարեւորութիւն չունի թէ անցեալին ի՛նչ եղած են անոնք: Աստուած մարդոց միջեւ խտրութիւն չի դներ: Արդ, ղեկավար համարուած այդ առաքեալները ոեւէ նոր բան չըսին ինծի այս մասին: Ընդհակառակը, երբ տեսան թէ Աստուած ինծի վստահած է հեթանոսներու քարոզութիւնը, ինչպէս Պետրոսի յանձնած էր Հրեաներու քարոզութիւնը –որովհետեւ Աստուած ինչպէս Պետրոսի առաքելութիւնը յաջողցուց Հրեաներուն մէջ, նոյնպէս ալ իմ առաքելութիւնս յաջողցուց հեթանոսներուն մէջ–, այն ատեն՝ Յակոբոս, Կեփաս եւ Յովհաննէս, որոնք եկեղեցւոյ սիւները կը համարուէին, ճանչցան Աստուծմէ ինծի տրուած շնորհքը, իմ եւ Բառնաբասի ձեռքը թօթուելով հաւանութիւն տուին որ մենք հեթանոսներուն մէջ աշխատինք, իսկ իրենք՝ Հրեաներուն: Միայն խնդրեցին, որ Երուսաղէմի աղքատներուն օգնել չմոռնանք. բան մը, որուն համար ես սրտանց աշխատեցայ:
THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO MARK (12.35-44)
While Jesus was teaching in the temple courts, he asked, "How is it that the teachers of the law say that the Christ is the son of David? David himself, speaking by the Holy Spirit, declared:
" 'The Lord said to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet." 'David himself calls him 'Lord.' How then can he be his son?"
The large crowd listened to him with delight.
As he taught, Jesus said, "Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted in the marketplaces, and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. They devour widows' houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. Such men will be punished most severely."
Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny.
Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything-all she had to live on."
ՅԻՍՈՒՍ ՔՐԻՍՏՈՍԻ ԱՒԵՏԱՐԱՆԸ ԸՍՏ ՄԱՐԿՈՍԻ (12.35-44)
Յիսուս տաճարին մէջ ուսուցանելու ընթացքին հարցուց ժողովուրդին.
– Օրէնքի ուսուցիչները ի՞նչպէս կ’ըսեն՝ թէ Քրիստոս Դաւիթի Որդին է, երբ Դաւիթ ինք Սուրբ Հոգիէն ներշնչուած՝ կ’ըսէ.-
«Տէրը ըսաւ իմ Տիրոջս.-
Աջ կողմս նստէ,
մինչեւ թշնամիներդ ոտքերուդ տակ դնեմ
որպէս պատուանդան»:
Եթէ Դաւիթ զայն Տէր կը կոչէ, ինչպէ՞ս ուրեմն Քրիստոսը անոր որդին է:
Ժողովուրդը հաճոյքով մտիկ կ’ընէր Յիսուսի, որ իր ուսուցումները շարունակելով, կ’ըսէր.
– Զգո՛յշ եղէք Օրէնքի ուսուցիչներէն, որոնք կը սիրեն փառաւոր զգեստներով շրջիլ, հրապարակներու վրայ մարդոցմէ յարգալիր բարեւներ ընդունիլ, ժողովարաններու մէջ առաջին աթոռները գրաւել եւ ընթրիքներու ընթացքին՝ պատուոյ տեղերը: Մէկ կողմէ այրիներուն տուները անոնց ձեռքէն կը յափշտակեն, իսկ միւս կողմէ կեղծաւորութեամբ իրենց աղօթքը կ’երկարեն: Ասոր համար աւելի՛ խիստ դատապարտութիւն պիտի ընդունին:
Յիսուս կեցած էր տաճարի գանձանակին մօտ եւ կը դիտէր ժողովուրդը, որ դրամ կը նետէր գանձանակին մէջ: Շատ մը հարուստներ մեծ գումարներ նետեցին: Աղքատ այրի մըն ալ եկաւ եւ նետեց երկու լումայ, որ դահեկան մը կ’ընէ: Յիսուս մօտը կանչեց իր աշակերտները եւ ըսաւ անոնց.
– Վստա՛հ գիտցէք, որ այս թշուառ այրին բոլորէն շատ դրամ նետած եղաւ գանձանակին մէջ, որովհետեւ միւսները իրենց աւելորդ գումարներէն նետեցին, մինչ անիկա, հակառակ չքաւոր ըլլալուն, ինչ որ ունէր՝ նետեց, իր ամբո՛ղջ ապրուստը:
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FEAST OF THE HOLY TRANSLATORS
This Saturday, October 9, the Armenian Church commemorates the Feast of the Holy Translators, one of the most beloved feasts. There are, in fact, two such commemorations in our liturgical calendar. One is on the Thursday following the fourth Sunday after Pentecost, which can occur in June or July; the other is on the second Saturday of October.
The October commemoration focuses on the creation of the Armenian alphabet (406) and on the accomplishments of the Holy Translators. Mesrob Mashdots, the founder of the alphabet, and Catholicos Sahag, together with some of their students, translated the Bible. Schools were opened and the works of world-renowned scholars were translated. Their work gave the Armenian Church a distinct national identity.
In modern times the entire month of October has been designated as a “Month of Culture,” thanks to His Holiness Karekin I Hovsepian, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia from 1943 to 1952. Armenians throughout the Diaspora and Armenia mark this with cultural events not only in remembrance of the past, but in celebration of modern-day scholars, theologians, writers, and translators.
Specifically remembered this Saturday along with Mesrob and Sahag are: Yeghishe, a renowned student of Sahag and Mesrob, who served as secretary to Vartan Mamigonian and wrote the great history of the Vartanantz wars; Movses of Khoren, another student of Sahag and Mesrob revered as the father of Armenian history; David the Invincible, a student of Movses, who received most of his education in Athens, where he was given his title because of his brilliance in philosophy; Gregory of Narek, who is considered the greatest poet of the Armenian nation and its first and greatest mystic; and Nerses Shnorhali, a great writer, musician, theologian, and ecumenist.
With the creation of the Armenian alphabet and the translations that followed, this group of scholars transformed the course of Armenian history forever. It is an affirmation of the popular aphorism, “the pen is mightier than the sword.”
The Holy Translators (with the invention of the alphabet) providentially provided divine instructions on earth by translating the sacred scriptures, in order to shepherd the flock of the New Israel. Let us praise God with a sweet-sounding song.
(Canon to the Holy Translators, from the Liturgical Canons of the Armenian Church)
“After translating the book of Proverbs, Mesrop and his students began the translation of the New Testament. Translating the bible into any language is an enormous amount of work. It is especially daunting given the absence of any Armenian literature prior to the Bible. Contrast this with the translation of the Bible into English. The most famous English translation is the King James Version, completed in 1611. The earliest English Bible was produced by John Wycliffe in 1382. But even before Wycliffe, there was a tradition of writing in English from which Wycliffe and subsequent translators could draw familiar expressions and phrases. The Armenian Bible, however, is the first work of Armenian literature. In translating the Bible, Sahak and Mesrop and their disciples did more than just a translation. They in essence created a new written language that would be a source and inspiration for all of the Armenian literature that would follow.”
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-DEREK SABETY and ERICA MENGOUCHIAN were married on October 1, 2021. Best man and maid of honor were Mr. Mathew Masiello and Ms. Kimberly Snyder. We congratulate the newly married couple & wish them a happy life together.
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- Mrs. LIDOOSH ARZOO, passed on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Funeral services were held on Monday, October 4, 2021, at Pinelawn Memorial Park. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family. May she rest in peace.
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- Mr. & Mrs. Koko and Nyrie Bedrossian and children Aren, Sareen and Nareen Request requiem service for the soul of their beloved father and grandfather MIHRAN BEDROSSIAN (1st year memorial service).
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-Sunday, October 24, 2021: Salt & Light Reconnect Retreat
-Friday, November 12, 2021: Salt & Light Youth Group Session
-Friday, December 10, 2021: Salt & Light Youth Group Session
-December 26, 2021: Deacons' ordination at St. Sarkis Church
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The Ladies Guild Coffee hour will be held in Pagoumian Hall and is hosted by:
-Mrs. Tacouhi Menzildjian
-Mrs. Sona Melkonian
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THE CHILDREN OF MARTYRED FATHERS NEED US
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THE CHILDREN OF MARTYRED FATHERS NEED US
New lists of war orphans are coming to us through the St. Nerses the Great Organization office in Yerevan. Currently, 71 orphans from fathers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the war in Artsakh are registered in the waiting list of the St. Nerses the Great Organization in Yerevan, along with other 11 orphans with heartbreaking stories. We appeal to the generosity of our fellow Armenians to sponsor one or more of them.
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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