E-Sunday Bulletin of St. Sarkis Church |
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Greetings!
E-Sunday Bulletin of St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church
38-65 234th. St. Douglaston, NY, 11363
Sunday: 7/4/2021
ՀՈԳԵԳԱԼՈՒՍՏԷՆ ԵՏՔ Զ. ԿԻՐԱԿԻ (ԲԱՐԵԿԵՆԴԱՆ ՎԱՐԴԱՎԱՌԻ ՊԱՀՈՑ) -
SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (EVE OF THE FAST OF TRANSFIGURATION)
Sunday Readings:
Isaiah 3:1-11; Romans 11:13-24; Matthew 14:13-21
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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ARCHBISHOP ANOUSHAVAN IN DOUGLASTON, NEW YORK |
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On Sunday, July 4, Archbishop Anoushavan 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 ceremonies via live streaming. |
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POPE AND CATHOLICOS JOIN IN PRAYER FOR LEBANON |
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Upon the invitation of His Holiness Pope Francis I, a special prayer was offered today in St. Peter’s Basilica, with the participation of the heads of Lebanon’s Christian churches, including His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, who was the keynote speaker.
On this occasion, the office of In Defense of Christians (IDC) had organized a gathering for prayer, also attended by His Eminence Archbishop Anoushavan Tanielian, Prelate. Following a brief introduction, saying that they were joining the prayers in the Vatican, the Prelate offered the following prayer:
“Heavenly Father
Your children of Lebanon, spread all over the world, today come together and, kneeling down in their hearts, humbly beseech Your mercy. The glorious Cedars are mourning the afflictions of the offspring of this blessed land, which has served the Community as a beacon of hope. Look upon those who are suffering from the pandemic but mostly the unjust socio-economic crisis. Waves of agony are flooding the nation day by day, hour by hour, drowning the Lebanese in the abyss of frustration and separating them from your providential love and care.
With the Psalmist, we cry onto You and say: “I love the Lord, because He has heard my voice and my supplications. The snares of death encompassed me; the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me; I suffered distress and anguish. Then I called on the name of the Lord: ‘O Lord, I pray, save my life.’ Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; our God is merciful.”
Hence, we beseech: O Lord of Hosts, Father of orphans and Protector of widows, incline Your ears and hear our supplication. Cleanse us from all sins committed knowingly and unknowingly. Heal our broken hearts. Restore the hope of salvation and make us worthy to praise you with your Redeemer only Begotten Son and life-giving Spirit. Amen.”
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ST. SARKIS SUZANNE & HOVSEP HAGOPIAN SATURDAY SCHOOL |
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SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM
OF ST. SARKIS CHURCH
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Dear Parishioners and Friends,
We are excited for the 15th Annual Summer Camp Program of St. Sarkis Church which is less than a week away!
The days spent at summer camp will be filled with fun, creative and educational activities!
Please say a special prayer for the intention of our Summer Camp Students and Staff. May God bless them and keep them under the protection of His Angels.
We sincerely acknowledge and thank all of our sponsors, who help us create a fun environment for our children. We thank you for your generosity and support.
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We Thankfully Acknowledge Your Generous Donations
Camp Sponsor | $2000
Mr. & Mrs. Antranig Boudakian
Individual Building Blocks | $500
ARF Armen Garo Gomideh
Ice Cream Truck | $450
HMEM of New York
Individual Lego Kits | $400
Miss Margaret Sarkissian & Dr. Siranush Cholakian
Armenian Dance | $350
Mr. & Mrs. Krikor & Florina Krikorian
Science | $350
Mr. & Dr. Michael & Nouneh Gostanian
Arts & Crafts Supplies (session 1) | $300
Anonymous $200
Anonymous $100
Carnival (session 1) | $300
ARS Erebouni Chapter of New York
Carnival (session 2) | $300
Ladies Guild of St. Sarkis Church
Arts & Crafts Supplies (session 2) $250
Mr. & Mrs. Vahan & Nevair Babajanyan
Obstacle Course | $250
Mr. & Mrs. Dickran & Liza Kabarajian
Treasure Hunt | $250
Mrs. Nayda Voskerijian
Individually wrapped meals (session 1) | $250
Mr. & Mrs. Eduard & Alina Kochoumian
Individually wrapped meals (session 2) | $250
Mr. & Mrs. Aram & Ardemis Zobian
Individually wrapped snacks | $250
Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Elizabeth Ohannessian
Life-size games | $200
Ms. Ani Jamgotchian
Pizza (session 1) | $200
Dr. & Mrs. Edmond & Nyeree Demirdjan
Pizza (session 2) | $200
Dr. & Mrs. Edmond & Nyeree Demirdjan
General camp supplies | $200
Mr. & Mrs. Vahagn & Shoghik Aseyan
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ST. GREGORY OF DATEV INSTITUTE PROGRAM IN SESSION
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The Eastern Prelacy’s St. Gregory of Datev Institute, under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Anoushavan, the Prelate, started its annual Summer Program for youth ages 13-18, on Monday, June 28, and will conclude on Friday, July 2, 2021, with the participation of 51 students from 12 communities, and 13 instructors. Sponsored and organized by the Prelacy’s Armenian Religious Education Council, the Datev Program is directed by Very Rev. Fr. Sahag Yemishian, Vicar of the Eastern Prelacy and pastor of Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church (NJ).
On Monday, His Eminence Archbishop Anoushavan opened the weeklong Program with an encouraging message to the youth, reflecting on his experience of the pandemic through the eyes of faith. Before his presentation, Srpazan Hayr invited the youth to share their positive experiences during the pandemic, things that they have learned. Here are some of their comments:
“Learned to appreciate every moment.” “I was given the opportunity to be with my family more… and we got to bond more.” “I learned to always have faith and that there is light at the end of the tunnel.” “The pandemic has encouraged and gave more time to invest in my faith…[reading] the Bible.” “I learned the importance of family and how to appreciate every moment.” “Be patient.” “I learned to appreciate the little things in life that we take for granted…” “I got to spend more time with my family.” “Learned to be patient and not take anything in life for granted.” “Spending time with friends and family.” “Learned to always stay hopeful and remember that good things will come.” “Tolerance!” “Trust in God always. Try to not take things for granted.” “I learned to have faith in God during the difficult times in life.”
Each day, the program begins with a short prayer followed by two consecutive 30-minute lectures for three different age groups. The classes for all three groups are held concurrently. The instructors of the Institute this year are: Very Rev. Fr. Sahag Yemishian, Very Rev. Fr. Ghevont Pentezian, Archpriest Fr. Antranig Baljian, Archpriest Fr. Gomidas Baghsarian, Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian, Rev. Fr. Stephan Baljian, Rev. Fr. Hrant Kevorkian, Rev. Fr. Torkom Chorbajian, Rev. Fr. Mikael Der Kosrofian, Rev. Fr. Kapriel Nazarian, Rev. Fr. Vahan Kouyoumdjian, Archdeacon George Leylegian, and Archdeacon Shant Kazanjian.
It is our hope and prayer that next year, God willing, the Institute will be able to resume its annual weeklong Summer Program on site at St. Mary of Providence Center in Elverson, Pennsylvania.
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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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SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY |
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A READING FROM THE EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL TO THE ROMANS (11:13-24)
But I am speaking to you who are Gentiles. Inasmuch then as I am an apostle of Gentiles, I magnify my ministry, if somehow I might move to jealousy my fellow countrymen and save some of them. For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead? If the first piece of dough is holy, the lump is also; and if the root is holy, the branches are too.
But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive, were grafted in among them and became partaker with them of the rich root of the olive tree, do not be arrogant toward the branches; but if you are arrogant, remember that it is not you who supports the root, but the root supports you. You will say then, "Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in." Quite right, they were broken off for their unbelief, but you stand by your faith. Do not be conceited, but fear; for if God did not spare the natural branches, He will not spare you, either. Behold then the kindness and severity of God; to those who fell, severity, but to you, God's kindness, if you continue in His kindness; otherwise you also will be cut off. And they also, if they do not continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again. For if you were cut off from what is by nature a wild olive tree, and were grafted contrary to nature into a cultivated olive tree, how much more will these who are the natural branches be grafted into their own olive tree?
ՊՕՂՈՍ ԱՌԱՔԵԱԼԻ ՆԱՄԱԿԸ ՀՌՈՄԱՅԵՑԻՆԵՐՈՒՆ (11:13-24)
Բայց ձեզի՝ հեթանոսներուդ կ’ըսեմ.- Հեթանոսներուն առաքեալ ըլլալու իմ պաշտօնովս կը պարծենամ, մտածելով որ թերեւս այս ձեւով ազգակիցներուս նախանձը գրգռեմ եւ յաջողիմ անոնցմէ ոմանք փրկել: Որովհետեւ, եթէ Աստուած զանոնք մերժեց, որպէսզի հեթանոս աշխարհը հաշտեցնէ իրեն հետ, կը նշանակէ թէ երբ վերստին ընդունի զանոնք՝ մեռելներու յարութիւնը տեղի պիտի ունենայ:
Թէ Աստուած վերստին պիտի ընդունի զանոնք՝ յստակ է, որովհետեւ երբ բերքին երախայրիքը Աստուծոյ ընծայուած է, կը նշանակէ թէ ամբողջը Աստուծոյ ընծայուած է. նոյնպէս, եթէ ծառին արմատները Աստուծոյ նուիրուած են, կը նշանակէ թէ ճիւղերն ալ Աստուծոյ նուիրուած են: Ճիշդ է որ այդ ճիւղերէն ոմանք կտրուեցան, եւ դուն՝ որ վայրի ձիթենի մըն էիր՝ անոնց տեղ պատուաստուեցար եւ այդ ձիթենիին արմատներէն եկող հարուստ աւիշը ըմպեցիր: Բայց մի՛ պարծենար եւ մի՛ արհամարհեր կոտրած ճիւղերը. մի՛ մոռնար որ դո՛ւն արմատներուն վրայ հաստատուած ես եւ ո՛չ թէ արմատները քու վրադ: Հիմա պիտի ըսես՝ «Աստուած այդ ճիւղերը կտրեց՝ զիս պատուաստելու համար»: Իրաւ է, անոնք՝ Հրեաները կտրուեցան, որովհետեւ չհաւատացին, եւ դուն՝ հեթանոսդ, հաւատալուդ համար արմատին վրայ հաստատուեցար. բայց մի՛ հպարտանար, այլ՝ վախցիր: Որովհետեւ եթէ Աստուած բուն ճիւղերուն չխնայեց, թերեւս քեզի երբեք չխնայէ: Տե՛ս թէ ո՛րքան բարի է Աստուած եւ խիստ՝ միաժամանակ: Խիստ է հաւատքի մէջ կործանածներուն հանդէպ եւ բարի՝ քեզի հանդէպ, պայմանաւ որ շարունակես անոր բարութեան արժանի մնալ. այլապէս դուն ալ պիտի կտրուիս: Նոյնպէս ալ, եթէ Հրեաները թողուն իրենց անհաւատութիւնը, կրկին պիտի պատուաստուին արմատին վրայ, որովհետեւ Աստուած կրնայ զանոնք վերստին պատուաստել: Եթէ դուն, որ իսկականին մէջ վայրի ձիթենի մըն էիր, կտրուեցար եւ պատուաստուեցար ընտանի ձիթենիին վրայ, որ քու բունդ չէր, որքա՜ն աւելի դիւրութեամբ պիտի պատուաստուին նոյն այդ ձիթենիին բնական ճիւղերը:
THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO MATTHEW (14.13-21)
Now when Jesus heard about John, He withdrew from there in a boat to a secluded place by Himself; and when the people heard of this, they followed Him on foot from the cities. When He went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and felt compassion for them and healed their sick.
When it was evening, the disciples came to Him and said, "This place is desolate and the hour is already late; so send the crowds away, that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves." But Jesus said to them, "They do not need to go away; you give them something to eat!" They said to Him, "We have here only five loaves and two fish." And He said, "Bring them here to Me." Ordering the people to sit down on the grass, He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up toward heaven, He blessed the food, and breaking the loaves He gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds, and they all ate and were satisfied. They picked up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve full baskets. There were about five thousand men who ate, besides women and children.
ՅԻՍՈՒՍ ՔՐԻՍՏՈՍԻ ԱՒԵՏԱՐԱՆԸ ԸՍՏ ՄԱՏԹԷՈՍԻ (14.13-21)
Երբ Յիսուս Յովհաննէսի գլխատումը լսեց, առանձինը նաւակ մտնելով՝ այդտեղէն գնաց ամայի վայր մը: Շրջանի քաղաքներուն բնակիչները լսելով ասիկա, քալելով հետեւեցան իրեն: Երբ Յիսուս նաւակէն դուրս ելաւ, տեսաւ մեծ բազմութիւնը, գթաց անոնց վրայ եւ հիւանդները բժշկեց:
Երեկոյեան, իր աշակերտները մօտեցան իրեն եւ ըսին.
– Ամայի տեղ ենք եւ ժամանակն ալ ուշ է. արձակէ՛ ժողովուրդը, որպէսզի երթան շրջակայ գիւղերը իրենց համար ուտելիք գնելու:
Յիսուս ըսաւ.
– Իրենք պէտք չունին երթալու: Դո՛ւք տուէք անոնց ուտելիքը:
Անոնք ըսին Յիսուսի.
– Հոս գրեթէ ոչինչ ունինք, բացի հինգ հացէ եւ երկու ձուկէ:
Յիսուս ըսաւ.
– Հո՛ս բերէք ատոնք:
Եւ հրամայեց որ ժողովուրդը նստեցնեն խոտին վրայ: Ապա առաւ հինգ հացը եւ երկու ձուկը, աչքերը երկինք բարձրացուց, օրհնեց, կտրեց հացերը եւ տուաւ աշակերտներուն, որոնք բաժնեցին ժողովուրդին: Բոլորն ալ կերան ու կշտացան. եւ աշակերտները աւելցած կտորները հաւաքելով՝ տասնըերկու սակառ լեցուցին: Իսկ ուտողները շուրջ հինգ հազար հոգի էին, կիներն ու մանուկները չհաշուած:
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TWELVE APOSTLES OF CHRIST AND SAINT PAUL, THE THIRTEENTH APOSTLEJuly 1,
On Saturday (July 3) the Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of the Twelve Apostles of Christ and Saint Paul, who is considered to be the “thirteenth apostle.”
Jesus selected twelve apostles to carry on His work and instructed them to preach and to baptize converts all over the world (Mt. 28:19-20). He gave the title “apostle” to the twelve (Luke 6:13; Mark 3:14). The word apostle derives from the Greek word apostellein (arakyal in Armenian). The apostles dedicated their lives to spreading the Word and fulfilling the sacred mission entrusted to them. Their mission was not just to transmit the message but to put it into practice.
Paul was initially an enemy of Christians and persecuted them. He had a vision on the road to Damascus and became a fervent Christian convert and was subsequently responsible in large measure for the rapid spread of the new religion. Most of the New Testament (aside from the four Gospels) is from the writings of Paul.
The Armenian Church has its roots in the apostolic ministry of the apostles Thaddeus and Bartholomew) and is therefore known as “apostolic” (arakelagan).
“Seer of the ineffable paradise, the third heaven, you who contemplated the higher things and interpreted profound mysteries, thirteenth holy Apostle Paul, universal father, intercede for us to the Lord.”
PAREGENTAN OF THE FAST OF TRANSFIGURATION
This Sunday, the sixth Sunday after Pentecost, is the Paregentan of the Fast of the Transfiguration—the five-day (Monday to Friday) period of fasting prior to the Feast of the Transfiguration (Aylagerboutyan/Vartavar ) that we will celebrate next Sunday, July 11.
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-JACQUELINE MARIAM MKRTCHYAN the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Zatik & Armine Mkrtchyan was baptized on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Her Godparents were Mr. Armen Shahinyan and Ms. Mariam Mkrtchyan. May the Grace of the Holy Spirit always be with Jacqueline.
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-ODESSA GULAGACI the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Alex & Stephanie Gulagaci was baptized on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Her Godparents were Mr. Hagop Urganciyan and Ms. Serda Urganciyan. May the Grace of the Holy Spirit always be with Odessa.
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- Mr. CHRISTOPHER PAPAZIAN, passed on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Funeral services were held on Monday, June 28, 2021, at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
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-Deacon Bedros Kalajian, Ms. Liana Oganesian and son Vrej, Mr. Armen Kalajian, Mrs. Sona Gebian and family, Mr. & Mrs. Gevork and Ani Kalajian and family, Ms. Sylvia Tirakian and daughters, Mrs. Noemi Megerian, Mr.and Ms. Movses & Zoya Kesabian & family, Mr. and Ms. Gourgen & Gohar Azatian & family, Mr. and Ms. Rouben & Tsaghik Grigorian & family, Mr.& Ms. Vartan & Svet Indzhigulyan & family, Mr. & Ms. Samuel & Lilit Indzhigulyan & family, Megerian, Atakhanian, Pogosian, Mkryan, Sakar, Chronos, Sedrakyan, Kasaryan and Cakiryan families Request requiem service for the soul of their beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, relative & friend, ALEX KALAJIAN (5th year memorial service).
-Ardzivian, Nenejian, Khatchadourian and Fernandez families Request requiem service for the soul of their beloved brother, uncle and great uncle HAROUT ARDZIVIAN (13th year memorial service).
Mrs. Siran Jamgotchian and daughters Ms. Kristine and Ms. Ani Jamgotchian Request requiem service for the soul of their beloved husband and father VAROUJAN JAMGOTCHIAN (5th year memorial service). Also for the souls of SARKIS and COHAR JAMGOTCHIAN, GREGOR and ANAHID EDZHURYAN and VAROUJ MENESHIAN.
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This Sunday The Fellowship Hour is Sponsored by
Mrs. Luiza Kalustian
Mrs. Aghavni Bodriguian
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St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church |
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Address: 38-65 234th Street,
Douglaston, NY 11363
Phone:(718) 224-2275
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