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: 12/27/2020
Զ. ԿԻՐԱԿԻ ՅԻՍՆԱԿԻ - SIXTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 
Sunday Readings:
Isaiah 41:4-14; Hebrews 7:11-25; Luke 19:12-28 
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 & Updates
Dominical Feast of the Nativity & Epiphany
Of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Schedule of Services  

TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

Evening Service 4:00PM
Reading of the Scriptures 4:30PM
Divine Liturgy 5:00PM

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2021
CHRISTMAS AND EPIPHANY

Morning Service 10:00 AM
Divine Liturgy 10:30 AM
Blessing of Water 12:30 PM
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Your Christmas Offerings
Prayer
Receive these gifts, Lord Jesus, which are offered in the same spirit that the wise men offered gold, frankincense and myrrh, as we come before you in humble gratitude for your gift of life. Take them and us, we pray, for the building up of your kingdom. Amen.
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Drs. Bagdig & Ani Baghdassarian $660.00
Dr. & Mrs. David Avakian $500.00
Mr. & Mrs. Agop & Rubina Mossessian $500.00
Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Juliette Milian $300.00
Anonymous $200.00
Mr. & Mrs. Ara & Lencie Barsamian $200.00
Mr. & Mrs. Kevork & Narsis Kasparian $150.00
Mr. & Dr. Dekran & Scarlet Arakelian $100.00
Mrs. Romina Seferian-Causi $100.00
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard & Valentina Dortch $100.00
Mr. & Mrs. Arsen & Karine Garabedian $100.00
Mr. & Mrs. Manoug & Amy Gostanian $100.00
Ms. Suzy Graham $100.00
Mrs. Isabella Holmquist $100.00
Mr. & Mrs. Magardici & Ahavin-Aida Jamgocian $100.00
Ms. Ani Jamgotchian $100.00
Mr. & Mrs. Harout & Nayri Khatchadourian $100.00
Mr. & Mrs. Eduard & Alina Kochoumian $100.00
Mrs. Anita Masoian $100.00
Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Elizabeth Ohannessian $100.00
Ms. Aida N Ounjian $100.00
Mr. & Mrs. Donald & Meline Dirielyan Purdy $100.00
Fr. Nareg & Yn. Annie Terterian $100.00
Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Christine Torossian $100.00
Mrs. Nayda Voskerijian $100.00
Mr. & Mrs. Gary & Meline Yaziciyan $100.00
Mr. & Mrs. Levon & Alyssa Zohrabian $100.00
Mr. & Mrs. Berdj & Hilda Agopian $50.00
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen & Liza Andreopoulos $50.00
Ms. Ginny Arakelyan $50.00
Mr. & Mrs. Ghevont & Lydia Baghdassarian $50.00
Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Janet Dalian $50.00
Ms. Gayana Gazaryan $50.00
Mr. & Dr. Michael & Nouneh Gostanian $50.00
Mr. & Mrs. Berge & Edda Mangikian $50.00
Mr. & Mrs. Arsen & Arev Mouradian $40.00
Mrs. Lolita Babikian $25.00
Ms. Anouche Bagrevandian $25.00
Mr. & Mrs. Simon & Lara Bardizbanian $20.00
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen & Ashley Dortch Barnard $20.00
Ms. Ani Yaghmourian $20.00
Mrs. Seta Baroudjian Torres $15.00
Salt & Light Christmas Candle Fundraiser
Reported by Mrs. Nyrie Bedrossian
On Sunday, December 20th, Salt & Light Youth group coordinators organized a fundraiser selling handcrafted, blessed holiday candles.

The candles were blessed by Der Nareg during church services and were intended to spread the Light of Jesus throughout the homes in our community.

Over 120 vases were sold and we are grateful to all our community supporters.

The proceeds from this fundraiser will be contributed towards building repair funds for St. Sarkis Church
St. Sarkis Church Calendar 2021
Donations for 2021 Calendar
Donations for 2021 Calendar as of December 18, 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
Drs. Aram & Michelle Kirkorian
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. Vicken and Pamela Keshishian
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.
In Memoriam
DR. RAFFI ZOHRABIAN
(April 24, 1945 - December 16, 2020)
The community of St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church mourns the passing of Dr. Raffi Zohrabian. He was born in Heliopolis, a suburb of Cairo, Egypt, on April 24, 1945, the second child of Levon and Teny Zohrabian. His older brother’s name was Murad.

Dr. Raffi received his primary education at the local Nubarian Armenian School. After completing it, he continued his secondary education at the local French Catholic School.

A yearning to be useful and for healing drove him to study medicine. In 1969 he graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, following which the Egyptian government sent him to provide care in poor villages. Dr. Raffi used to tell stories about how, with the little resources he had at his disposal, he had been able to cure villages affected by illnesses and how he had earned their gratitude.

He decides to continue his studies in the United States, where he arrives in 1973. After completing his studies and residencies at Massachusetts and New York hospitals, he becomes a General Surgeon.

On February 17, 1977, he marries Nairy and form their family, being blessed with three children: Rita, who marries Antranig Karageozian; Nora, and Levon, who marries Alyssa Zohrabian. Raffi was a model husband, caring and loving, as well as an exemplary father and grandfather of Maro, Nanor and little Raffi.

Together with his wife Nairy and their children, Dr. Raffi Zohrabian embraced St. Sarkis Church and participated in all aspects of the newly reconstructed church. He was a member of the Board of Trustees from 1996 to 2002 and an NRA delegate representing the church in 2000-2006. He participated in two Health Fairs organized at St. Sarkis Church in 1997 and 2010 giving lectures both times. He also gave medical presentations in 2002 and 2005 as part of Health Lecture series at the church.

On May 18, 1997, on the occasion of the 35th Anniversary of the original St. Sarkis Church, Dr. Zohrabian was awarded a medal for his devoted service to the church by then pastor Very Rev. Fr. Anoushavan Tanielian. On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the new church on May 22, 2005, Dr. Zohrabian together with his wife Nairy were recognized for their great contributions receiving a plaque for their selfless service to the church.
Dr. Zohrabian was a gentle and modest man, an accomplished physician with a twist of humor sprinkled with kind remarks. He always gave generously, never missing an opportunity to help his beloved St. Sarkis.

He passed away on December 16, 2020, surrounded by his family. The funeral services were held at St. Sarkis Church on December 23, presided by Archbishop Anoushavan, who spoke on behalf of the Lay and Religious Councils and the National Representative Assembly, and also participated in the interment service at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
ARCHDEACON ZAVEN KASAGYAN
(March 8, 1920 – December 18, 2020)

The community of St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church mourns the passing of Archdeacon Zaven Kasagyan on Friday, December 18, 2020. He was born in Constantinople on March 8, 1920.

After he settled in the United States, he joined the community of St. Sarkis Church, where he was actively involved and was ordained a deacon in 1965 by His Eminence Archbishop Hrant Khachadourian, the Prelate at the time.

Until the last years of his life he faithfully served the St. Sarkis Church.
Archdeacon Zaven Kasagyan’s wife, Alice, predeceased him. He is survived by his children Arpine and Kirkor Urganciyan, Sona and Kirkor Gulagaci, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Archbishop Anoushavan presided at the funeral services on December 22 and spoke on behalf of the Executive and Religious Councils, extending their condolences to Archdeacon Zaven’s family. May God illuminate his soul.
Liturgical Calendar (From Crossroads: E-Newsletter of the Armenian Prelacy)
ST. STEPHEN, FIRST DEACON AND FIRST MARTYR
On Saturday (December 26) the Armenian Church commemorates St. Stephen, the first deacon and proto-martyr. After Christ’s ascension, the apostles went about spreading the Word. It soon became apparent that more people were needed to serve the growing church community. Seven worthy individuals were called upon to serve the Holy Altar and called “deacons” (sarkavag). The most noteworthy of the seven was Stephen, described as a “man full of faith and the Holy Spirit” (Acts 6:5). The Feast of St. Stephen is a popular and important commemoration in the Armenian Church; it is a day to honor all deacons of the church. Stephen became the first martyr of the Church and is therefore called the “proto-martyr.” The only information about his life and death is in the Book of Acts of the Apostles (Acts 6:8 and 8:2).

HOLY APOSTLES PETER AND PAUL
On Monday, December 28, we remember the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, perhaps the two individuals who had the greatest role in the growth and spread of Christianity. After the Crucifixion and Resurrection, the angel appeared to the myrrh-bearers and told them that Jesus was risen and to go tell the disciples and Peter of His appearance and give them His message (Mark 16:6-7). Peter was renowned for his oratory skills, and he used his talent to spread the Word. He preached in Rome and founded the church there. He is considered to be first Bishop of Rome. According to tradition, Peter was crucified in Rome upside down because he declared himself unworthy to die in the same manner as the Lord. He was buried in Rome and his relics are enshrined under the high altar of the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica.
Paul (Saul) was born in Tarsus in Cilicia. He was an oppressor of the early Christians until on the road to Damascus he converted when a brilliant light blinded him and he heard, “Saul, Saul why do you persecute me? I am Jesus whom you are persecuting. Enter the City and you will be told what to do,” (Acts 9:4-6; 26:12-16). Saul was baptized and renamed Paul and he went on to become the greatest preacher of the new religion, traveling and writing extensively. Many theologians credit him for shaping the future of the Church. His fourteen epistles comprise more than one-third of the New Testament, not including the Book of Acts that although written by Luke, is primarily an account of Paul’s preaching.

HOLY APOSTLE JAMES AND JOHN THE EVANGELIST
On Tuesday, December 29, the Armenian Church commemorates the Holy Apostle James and John the Evangelist. Both held prominent positions among the twelve apostles, and they were called “Sons of Thunder” by Jesus (Mark 3:17) probably because they were impetuous and quick tempered as suggested in Luke 9:54 and Mark 10:35-41. James was a Galilean fisherman, who was called along with his brother John, to be two of the twelve apostles. They, together with Peter, formed the inner core among the twelve who were present at the raising of the daughter of Jarius, the Transfiguration, and the agony of Gethsemane. James was the first of the apostles to be martyred by order of Herod Agrippa (Acts 12:1-2). He is the patron saint of Spain and according to tradition his body was brought from Jerusalem to Santiago de Compostela, which became and continues to be a popular destination for pilgrims. John is also known as “The Divine.” It was to John that Jesus on the cross entrusted the care of his mother.
BIBLE READINGS
THE EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL TO THE HEBREWS (7.11-25)
Now if perfection had been attainable through the levitical priesthood-for the people received the law under this priesthood-what further need would there have been to speak of another priest arising according to the order of Melchizedek, rather than one according to the order of Aaron? For when there is a change in the priesthood, there is necessarily a change in the law as well. Now the one of whom these things are spoken belonged to another tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, and in connection with that tribe Moses said nothing about priests.
It is even more obvious when another priest arises, resembling Melchizedek, one who has become a priest, not through a legal requirement concerning physical descent, but through the power of an indestructible life. For it is attested of him,
"You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek."
There is, on the one hand, the abrogation of an earlier commandment because it was weak and ineffectual (for the law made nothing perfect); there is, on the other hand, the introduction of a better hope, through which we approach God.
This was confirmed with an oath; for others who became priests took their office without an oath, but this one became a priest with an oath, because of the one who said to him,
"The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, 
'You are a priest forever'"-
accordingly Jesus has also become the guarantee of a better covenant.
Furthermore, the former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office; but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. Consequently he is able for all time to save[   a] those who approach God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
  
ՊՕՂՈՍ ԱՌԱՔԵԱԼԻ ՆԱՄԱԿԸ ԵԲՐԱՅԵՑԻՆԵՐՈՒՆ (7.11-25) 
Գիտենք թէ ղեւտացիներու քահանայութիւնն էր հիմը սրբութեան այն օրէնքին, որ Իսրայէլի ժողովուրդին տրուեցաւ։ Արդ, եթէ կարելի ըլլար այդ քահանայութեան միջոցաւ կատարելութեան հասնիլ, Աստուած ի՞նչ պէտք պիտի ունենար նոր քահանայապետ մը տալու Մելքիսեդեկի օրինակով եւ ո՛չ Ահարոնի քահանայութեան շարունակութենէն։ Միւս կողմէ, քահանայութեան փոխուելուն հետ սրբութեան օրէնքն ալ պէտք էր փոխուէր. որովհետեւ Քրիստոս, որուն մասին կը խօսուի, կը պատկանէր ուրիշ ցեղի մը, որուն անդամներէն ո՛չ մէկը քահանայութեան պաշտօնը ստանձնեց երբեւիցէ։ Արդ, յայտնի է թէ մեր Տէրը Յուդայի ցեղէն էր, մինչդեռ այդ ցեղէն գալիք քահանայութեան մը մասին Մովսէս ոեւէ բան չըսաւ։ 
Փոփոխութիւնը աւելի բացորոշ է անով՝ որ կը յայտնուի քահանայ մը որ Մելքիսեդեկի նման է. այսինքն՝ մարմնաւոր կեանքի յատուկ օրէնքներու եւ կարգերու համաձայն չէ՚ որ քահանայ եղած է, այլ յաւիտենական կեանքի մէջ ի զօրու եղող օրէնքով։ Անոր մասին վկայեց Սուրբ գիրքը, ըսելով. «Դուն յաւիտեան քահանայ ես, Մելիքիսեդեկին պէս»։ Բացայայտ է, թէ նախկին պատուիրանը մէկդի կը դրուի, անզօր եւ անօգուտ ըլլալուն համար, որովհետեւ Օրէնքը չկրցաւ ոեւէ բան կատարելութեան հասցնել. եւ հիմա մեզի տրուեցաւ աւելի լաւ յոյս մը, որով Աստուծոյ կը մօտենանք։ 
Աւելին, այս նոր քահանայութիւնը երդումով տրուեցաւ, մինչդեռ միւսներուն քահանայութիւնը երդումով տրուած չէ։ Քրիստոս քահանայ եղաւ Աստուծոյ երդումով, ինչպէս Սուրբ գիրքը կ՚ըսէ.- 
«Տէրը անդառնալի երդում ըրաւ, ըսելով. 
"Դուն յաւիտեան քահանայ ես"»։ 
Եւ այսպէս, Յիսուս գերազանց ուխտի մը երաշխաւորը եղաւ։ 
Ի վերջոյ, միւս քահանաները թիւով շատ կ՚ըլլային, որպէսզի մէկուն կամ միւսին մահով՝ քահանայութիւնը չընդհատուէր։ Բայց որովհետեւ Յիսուս յաւիտեան կ՚ապրի, իր քահանայութիւնն ալ անվախճան է։ Ուստի նաեւ կրնայ վերջնականապէս փրկել անոնք՝ որոնք իր միջոցաւ Աստուծոյ կու գան, որովհետեւ միշտ կենդանի ըլլալով՝ տեւաբար բարեխօս կ՚ըլլայ անոնց համար։
  
THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO LUKE (19.11-28)
While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once.  
He said: "A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself appointed king and then to return. So he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas.'Put this money to work,' he said, 'until I come back.' "But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, 'We don't want this man to be our king.' "He was made king, however, and returned home. Then he sent for the servants to whom he had given the money, in order to find out what they had gained with it. "The first one came and said, 'Sir, your mina has earned ten more.' " 'Well done, my good servant!' his master replied. 'Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities.' "The second came and said, 'Sir, your mina has earned five more.' "His master answered, 'You take charge of five cities.' "Then another servant came and said, 'Sir, here is your mina; I have kept it laid away in a piece of cloth. I was afraid of you, because you are a hard man. You take out what you did not put in and reap what you did not sow.' "His master replied, 'I will judge you by your own words, you wicked servant! You knew, did you, that I am a hard man, taking out what I did not put in, and reaping what I did not sow? Why then didn't you put my money on deposit, so that when I came back, I could have collected it with interest?'  
"Then he said to those standing by, 'Take his mina away from him and give it to the one who has ten minas.' " 'Sir,' they said, 'he already has ten!' "He replied, 'I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who has nothing, even what he has will be taken away. But those enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them-bring them here and kill them in front of me."  
After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.
 
ՅԻՍՈՒՍ ՔՐԻՍՏՈՍԻ ԱՒԵՏԱՐԱՆԸ ԸՍՏ ՂՈՒԿԱՍԻ (19.11-28)
Մինչ ժողովուրդը անոր ըսածները մտիկ կ՚ընէր, Յիսուս իր խօսքը շարունակեց, եւ Երուսաղէմի մօտեցած ըլլալով ու գիտնալով որ ժողովուրդը կը կարծէ թէ Աստուծոյ արքայութիւնը շուտով պիտի յայտնուի, հետեւեալ առակը պատմեց անոնց.- 
«Ազնուական մարդ մը կար, որ հեռաւոր երկիր մը գնաց, որպէսզի թագաւորական իշխանութիւն առնէ եւ իր երկիրը վերադառնայ։ Նախքան մեկնիլը, կանչեց իր տասը ծառաները եւ իւրաքանչիւրին հարիւր արծաթ դահեկան տուաւ եւ ըսաւ. "Շահարկեցէ՛ք այս դրամը մինչեւ վերադարձս"։ Բայց իր քաղաքացիները կ՚ատէին զինք. հետեւաբար պատգամաւոր ղրկեցին իր ետեւէն, ըսելով. "Չենք ուզեր որ ան մեր վրայ թագաւոր դառնայ"։ Երբ որ ազնուականը թագաւորական իշխանութիւնը առաւ եւ վերադարձաւ, անմիջապէս կանչեց իր ծառաները, որոնց դրամ տուած էր, գիտնալու համար թէ ի՛նչ շահած են։ Առաջինը եկաւ եւ ըսաւ. "Տէ՛ր, մէկ տուածիդ դէմ տասը շահեցայ"։ Տէրը ըսաւ. "Ապրիս, բարի ծառայ, քանի այդ փոքրիկ բանին մէջ հաւատարիմ գտնուեցար, ահա քեզ տասը քաղաքներու վրայ կառավարիչ կը նշանակեմ"։ Երկրորդ ծառան ալ եկաւ եւ ըսաւ. "Մէկ տուածիդ դէմ հինգ շահեցայ"։ Տէրը ըսաւ. "Քեզ ալ հինգ քաղաքներու վրայ կառավարիչ կը նշանակեմ"։ Երրորդը եկաւ եւ ըսաւ. "Տէ՛ր, ահաւասիկ տուած դրամդ, զայն պահեցի թաշկինակի մը մէջ ծրարած։ Կը վախնայի քեզմէ, որովհետեւ խիստ մարդ մըն ես։ Կ՚առնես ինչ որ քուկդ չէ եւ կը հնձես ինչ որ չես սերմանած"։ Տէրը անոր ըսաւ. "Չա՛ր ծառայ, քու խօսքովդ քեզ պիտի դատեմ։ Քանի գիտէիր որ կ՚առնեմ ինչ որ իմս չէ եւ կը հնձեմ ինչ որ չեմ սերմանած, ինչո՞ւ ուրեմն դրամս սեղանաւորներուն չտուիր, քանի գիտէիր նաեւ թէ վերադարձիս զայն տոկոսով միասին պիտի պահանջէի"։ Ապա սպասաւորներուն ըսաւ. "Առէ՛ք իրմէ դրամը եւ տարէք տուէք անոր որ տասնապատիկը շահած է"։ Անոնք ըսին. "Տէ՛ր, անիկա արդէն տասնապատիկը ունի"։ "Գիտցէ՛ք, - ըսաւ ան, - ունեցողին աւելիով պիտի տրուի, իսկ չունեցողէն պիտի առնուի նոյնիսկ իր ունեցած ամենէն փոքր բաժինն ալ։ Իսկ իմ թշնամիներս, որոնք չէին ուզեր որ իրենց թագաւոր ըլլամ, հոս բերէք եւ իմ ներկայութեանս սպաննեցէք զանոնք"»։ 
Այս խօսքերը ըսելէ ետք Յիսուս շարունակեց իր ճամբան դէպի Երուսաղէմ։
OBITUARY
- Mr. ASBED MELKONIAN, passed on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.

- Deacon ZAVEN KASAGYAN, passed on Friday, December 18, 2020. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.

- Dr. RAFFI ZOHRABIAN, passed on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
REQUIEM SERVICE REQUESTS
- Mr. & Mrs. Armen and Zepiur Ardzivian and family, Mr. & Mrs. Harout and Arpi Kahvedjian and family request requiem service for the soul of their beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather SOUREN KAHVEDJIAN (4th year memorial service).

-Mrs. Elvira Demirdjan, Drs. Edmond and Nyeree Demirdjan and children Alex and Isabelle, Mr. and Mrs. Alfonso and Diana Cava and children Victoria and Chloe, request requiem service for the soul of their beloved husband, father and grandfather ZAVEN DEMIRDJAN (5th year memorial service). Also for the souls of their beloved grandparents YEGHIA and VARTOUHI DEMIRDJAN and beloved uncle SARKIS DEMIRDJAN.  

- Mrs. Varsenik Gevorkian, Mr. & Mrs. Scott and Yvette Fiesel and children Shahen, Garen, Ani and Armen request requiem service for the soul of their beloved husband, father and grandfather GOURGEN GEVORKIAN (5th year memorial service).  
St. Sarkis Armenian Apostoic Church
Address: 38-65 234th Street,
Douglaston, NY 11363
Phone:(718) 224-2275