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Sunday Bulletin of St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church (12/1/2024)

Sunday Bulletin of St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church

Sunday, 12/1/2024

Բ. ԿԻՐԱԿԻ ՅԻՍՆԱԿԻ - SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Sunday Readings:
Isaiah 36:22-37:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-11; Luke 13:1-9

 

Join us in worship this Sunday
Morning Service 10:00 AM
Divine Liturgy 10:45 AM - Sermon 11:45 AM

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https://stsarkischurch.net

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Thanksgiving Message

Thanksgiving Message

Dear Friends,

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

This holiday has always been one of my favorite celebrations.  The outside world seems to go still for a few precious hours, enabling us to enjoy the warmth and joyfulness of gathering with our loved ones to linger over a delicious meal, while giving thanks for all of God’s blessings.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to express my deepest gratitude on this Thanksgiving Day for our blessed St. Sarkis Church, our beloved Pastor Der Nareg, and for each of you that are part of our community.    As the world around us becomes more chaotic and uncertain, our Church grows more important and meaningful than ever before.  For me, there is no greater gift I can give myself than to 

attend Church on Sundays to reconnect with God through participation in our Badarak in fellowship with our community.  The busier my week, the more fervent the need to re-center and renew my spirit through our Sunday service and Der Nareg’s thought-provoking sermons that provide a dose of wisdom and perspective to help cope with the challenges encountered in our daily lives.  

And how fortunate we are to have one another – a loving community that comes together to pray, support and enrich each other with friendship and fellowship.  I would like to take this opportunity to express my deep gratitude and respect for our community of volunteers and educators, each of whom play a vital role in the success of our wonderful multi-generational programs that serve important spiritual and cultural community needs.  It is because of your loving commitment and unique contributions that these programs flourish for the benefit of us all.    

With gratitude,

Annita Nerses, Ph.D.

Chair, Board of Trustees

The Importance Of Cancer Screening

The Importance Of Cancer Screening

JOIN US THIS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2024

 

For more infomation visit:

http://stsarkischurch.net/events/the-importance-of-cancer-screening/2024-12-01

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A Special Milestone for our Der Hayr!

A Special Milestone for our Der Hayr!

Reported by Dr. Annita Nerses

On Sunday, November 24, St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated two significant events: Archbishop Anoushavan Tanielian's 40th anniversary of service in America and a surprise presentation honoring Der Nareg on the 20th anniversary of his ordination. During the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, Der Nareg was elevated to the rank of Archpriest by Archbishop Anoushavan.

During the service, the congregation received an encyclical from His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, elevating Der Nareg to the rank of Archpriest in recognition of his faithful service as a priest over the past twenty years.

We are truly blessed and grateful for Der Nareg's guidance, faith, and dedication to St. Sarkis Church during these two decades. The community expresses immense gratitude to God for blessing our parish with such an exceptional pastor whose commitment to his flock is extraordinary. Most notably, Der Nareg and Yeretzgin Annie are tireless in their devotion to guiding and teaching our youth. Congratulations, Der Nareg!
 

For more infomation visit:

http://stsarkischurch.net/news/a-special-milestone-for-our-der-hayr

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Emotional Health Check

Emotional Health Check

Reported by Dr. Annita Nerses

On Tuesday evening, November 26, over 40 parishioners gathered in Pagoumian Hall to attend a timely Emotional Health Check seminar by Der Nareg.  With the approaching holidays becoming a season of celebration and joy, it can also be a period of stress, loneliness, and sadness for many.  The audience was riveted as Der Nareg emphasized recognizing and acknowledging our feelings to support our mental health.  Through case studies and his own experiences, Der Nareg explained complex concepts with great clarity.  He dove into dysfunctional behaviors that can emerge in times of stress due to suppressed feelings, and he provided us the tools to identify these behaviors in ourselves and others, which is an essential step toward the resolution and healing process.

Most importantly, Der Nareg helped us understand that we are not alone in our journey and that there are steps all of us can take to understand our feelings and improve our mental health. Thank you, Der Nareg, for this much-needed discussion. You left us with important tools to help recognize and nurture our feelings as we each walk our journey to wellness.

For more infomation visit:

http://stsarkischurch.net/news/emotional-health-check--70

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Salt & Light Youth Group

Salt & Light Youth Group

Reported by Mrs. Nyrie Bedrossian

On Friday, November 22nd, over 75 members of the Salt & Light Youth group gathered at St. Sarkis Church for the third session of this season. The evening started with a delicious dinner, after which everyone went with their respective facilitators to their small breakout groups to review the topic and discussion of the day. The day's topic was focused on Thanksgiving, and the lesson was tied into the biblical story of the Miracle of the Healing of the Ten Lepers in the Gospel of Luke. The facilitators led the youth through a guided discussion on gratitude in daily life, opening our eyes to seeing beyond the surface, showing compassion to people in society who may be isolated or excluded, and understanding how faith can impact how we view challenges and blessings. The children were engaged during the discussions, and seeing their participation and contributions to this timely topic was beautiful. After breakouts, all members met in the Sanctuary with Der Nareg to reflect on the subject before heading down to the Main Hall for dessert and social time.
 
The Salt & Light Youth Group will hold its annual joint Christmas Party with AYF on Friday, December 13th, at St. Sarkis Church. We look forward to seeing our youth and their families at this fun and festive event. 

For more infomation visit:

http://stsarkischurch.net/news/salt-light-youth-group

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Suzanne and Hovsep Hagopian Saturday School Capital Improvement Project

Suzanne and Hovsep Hagopian Saturday School Capital Improvement Project

Armenian Youth Foundation Supports Our School

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Dear Parents,

The Suzanne and Hovsep Hagopian Saturday School of St. Sarkis Church is excited to announce that we have been awarded a $10,500 grant from the Armenian Youth Foundation (AYF) for the school’s capital improvements.

The Foundation’s mission is to preserve Armenian heritage by proudly supporting various youth programs. Since 1973, it has awarded over $780,000 in grants to over 20 organizations and Armenian schools. Visit ArmenianYouthFoundation.org to learn more about the Foundation's impact on our community and how you can support it. 

With this grant award, we completed much-needed capital improvements to the school facilities, including installing new flooring, painting the walls, and purchasing new window blinds. The construction efforts were completed in time for the launch of the new school year in September. We have already seen the positive impact of these improvements in fostering a more inspiring learning environment.

We are very appreciative of the Armenian Youth Foundation's support of our mission. I also extend my heartfelt gratitude to all our parents, staff, and volunteers for entrusting us with the privilege of providing a productive and nurturing Armenian educational experience for your children. Thanks to your support, enrollment in our Saturday School, Parent & Me, and post-graduate Armenian studies programs has doubled from prior years. I am committed to working with each of you to ensure we provide an exceptional experience for our children.

With gratitude,

Yn. Annie Terterian, School Principal

Suzanne and Hovsep Hagopian Saturday School

For more infomation visit:

http://stsarkischurch.net/news/suzanne-and-hovsep-hagopian-saturday-school-capital-improvement-project

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Award presented by Baydsar Thomasian,

Award presented by Baydsar Thomasian,

District Consultant for California State Senator Maria Elena Durazo

Congratulations to our St. Sarkis Acolyte, Tonee Marino, for being awarded a very special Certificate of Recognition from the California State Senate on November 15, 2024 during his performance at the Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School in Los Angeles, California.  The Certificate reads, "On behalf of the California State Senate, we warmly welcome you to California and extend our deepest gratitude for your dedication and service to our youth. We thank you for sharing your exceptional talent with the St. Sarkis youth, enriching your parish by fostering a sense of community, and inspiring people around the world  with your music."   Tony, your St. Sarkis community is very proud of your talents and accomplishments. Keep soaring!

Watch Against Greed

Watch Against Greed

Monday, November 25, 2024

  • Watch Against Greed Luke 12:13-31
  • Material Possessions Don't Give Meaning to Our Existence
  • The Future is not Guaranteed
  • Make the Right Investment

This Sermon Was Given on Sunday, November 26, 2022, at St. Sarkis Church

For more infomation visit:

http://stsarkischurch.net/media/2024-11-25-watch-against-greed

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Basketball News

Basketball News

Reported by Miss Carolina Guekjian

The St. Sarkis Starters Basketball Team played their first game of the season on Sunday, November 24, facing off against the Hovnanian Team in a spirited and energetic game. They showed incredible enthusiasm and determination from start to finish, leaving fans proud. Every player contributed to the team's dynamic energy, displaying a strong sense of sportsmanship. Congratulations to the St. Sarkis Starters for their outstanding effort and for bringing such enthusiasm to the court. 

For more infomation visit:

http://stsarkischurch.net/news/basketball-news--71

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Christmas Party

Christmas Party

Salt & Light Youth Group and AYF "HYORTIK" Chapter - Friday, December 13, 2024

 

 

 

For more infomation visit:

http://stsarkischurch.net/events/christmas-party/2024-12-13

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Simply Christmas

Simply Christmas

Sunday, December 15, 2024

 

For more infomation visit:

http://stsarkischurch.net/events/simply-christmas/2024-12-15

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Sages of All Ages

Sages of All Ages

Christmas Brunch - Wednesday, December 18, 2024

 

For more infomation visit:

http://stsarkischurch.net/events/sages-of-all-ages--11/2024-12-18

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Salt & Light Youth Group

Salt & Light Youth Group

Friday, November 22, 2024

For more infomation visit:

http://stsarkis.tithelysetup.com/events/salt-light-youth-group/2024-11-22

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SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY

THE FIRST EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL TO THE THESSALONIANS (4.1-12)

Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.  

It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the heathen, who do not know God; and that in this matter no one should wrong his brother or take advantage of him. The Lord will punish men for all such sins, as we have already told you and warned you. For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Therefore, he who rejects this instruction does not reject man but God, who gives you his Holy Spirit.  

Now about brotherly love we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other. And in fact, you do love all the brothers throughout Macedonia. Yet we urge you, brothers, to do so more and more.  

Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.

 ՊՕՂՈՍ ԱՌԱՔԵԱԼԻ ԱՌԱՋԻՆ ՆԱՄԱԿԸ ԹԵՍԱՂՈՆԻԿԵՑԻՆԵՐՈՒՆ (4.1-12)

Վերջապէս, եղբայրնե՛ր, մենք ձեզի սորվեցուցինք թէ ի՛նչպէս պէտք է ապրիլ Աստուծոյ հաճելի ըլլալու համար: Թէպէտ այդպէս կ’ապրիք արդէն, սակայն կը խնդրենք եւ Տէր Յիսուս Քրիստոսի անունով կը թելադրենք՝ որ շարունակէք յառաջանալ ներկայ ձեր ընթացքին մէջ: Գիտէք թէ ի՛նչ պատուէրներ տուինք ձեզի Տէր Յիսուսի անունով, որովհետեւ Աստուծոյ կամքն է, որ դուք սրբուիք եւ ամենեւին հեռու մնաք պոռնկութենէ: Ձեզմէ իւրաքանչիւրը թող սրբութեամբ եւ պատուով ամուսնանայ: Կրքոտ ցանկութիւններու անձնատուր մի՛ ըլլաք հեթանոսներուն պէս, որոնք զԱստուած չեն ճանչնար. կամ չըլլա՛յ որ մէկը եղբօր մը դէմ մեղանչէ՝ անոր կինը յափշտակելով, որովհետեւ այդ բոլորին համար Տէրը իր դատաստանին մէջ անողոք պիտի ըլլայ, ինչպէս սկիզբէն ըսինք ձեզի եւ ազդարարեցինք: Միթէ Աստուած մեր պղծալից կեանքը շարունակելո՞ւ հրաւիրեց մեզ, թէ՝ սրբութեամբ ապրելու: Անշուշտ թէ սրբութեամբ ապրելու: Հետեւաբար, ով որ սրբութեան այս պատուէրը կ’արհամարհէ՝ մարդ մը անարգած չ’ըլլար, այլ՝ նոյնինքն զԱստուած, որ իր Սուրբ Հոգին կու տայ մեզի:

Գալով եղբայրսիրութեան, մեր գրելուն պէտք չունիք, որովհետեւ ինքնին դուք Աստուծմէ սորված էք իրար սիրել, ինչպէս արդէն գործնապէս այդ սէրը ցոյց կու տաք ամբողջ Մակեդոնիայի բոլոր եղբայրներուն նկատմամբ: Բայց դարձեալ, եղբայրնե՛ր, կը խնդրենք որ աւելի առատանաք ձեր սիրոյն մէջ, ջանաք հանդարտ կեանք մը վարել, միայն ձեր գործին նայիլ եւ ձեր աշխատանքի վաստակով ապրիլ, ինչպէս որ պատուիրեցինք ձեզի, որպէսզի ձեր պարկեշտ ընթացքով յարգուիք չհաւատացողներէն եւ ոեւէ մէկուն կարօտ չմնաք:

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO LUKE (13:1-9)


At that very time there were some present who told him about the Galileans whom blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. He asked them, "Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way they were worse sinners than all other Galileans? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as they did. Or those eighteen who were killed when the tower of Siloam fall on them-do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others living in Jerusalem. No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish just as they did."

Than he told this parable: "A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came looking for fruit on it and found none. So he said to the gardener, 'See here! For three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree, and still I find none. Cut it down! Why should it be wasting the soil?' He replied, 'Sir, let it alone for one more year, until I dig around it and put manure on it. If it bears fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down."

  ՅԻՍՈՒՍ ՔՐԻՍՏՈՍԻ ԱՒԵՏԱՐԱՆԸ ԸՍՏ ՂՈՒԿԱՍԻ (13.1-9)
Ոմանք եկան Յիսուսի եւ պատմեցին այն Գալիլեա ցիներուն մասին, որոնք Պիղատոսի կողմէ սպաննուեցան, երբ Աստուծոյ զոհ կը մատուցանէին: Յիսուս անոնց ըսաւ.

– Կը կարծէ՞ք թէ սպաննուած Գալիլեացիները միւս բոլոր Գալիլեացիներէն աւելի մեղաւոր էին, որ այդպիսի վախճան մը ունեցան: Ո՛չ: Կ’ըսեմ ձեզի, որ եթէ չապաշխարէք՝ դուք բոլորդ ալ նոյնպէս պիտի կորսուիք: Կամ ի՞նչ կը մտածէք այն տասնըութը մարդոց մասին, որոնց վրայ ինկաւ աշտարակը Սելովամի մէջ եւ սպաննեց զանոնք: Անոնք աւելի՞ յանցաւոր էին քան Երուսաղէմի բոլոր բնակիչները: Ո՛չ: Կ’ըսեմ ձեզի, որ եթէ չապաշխարէք՝ բոլորդ ալ նոյնպէս պիտի կորսուիք:

Անոնց հետեւալ առակը պատմեց.

– Մարդ մը կար, որ իր այգիին մէջ թզենի մը տնկած էր: Թուզ քաղելու գնաց, բայց թզենիին վրայ պտուղ չգտաւ: Այգեպանին ըսաւ. «Այս երրորդ տարին է որ կու գամ թուզ քաղելու, բայց չեմ գտներ: Ուստի կտրէ՛ զայն, ինչո՞ւ անիմաստ կերպով տեղ գրաւէ»: Այգեպանը պատասխանեց. «Տէ՛ր, թող այս տարի ալ մնայ. ես իր շուրջի հողը կրկին կր փորեմ եւ պարարտացուցիչ կը դնեմ: Այս ձեւով թերեւս պտուղ տայ. ապա թէ ոչ՝ յաջորդ տարի կտրէ զայն»:

LITURGICAL CALENDAR

(From Crossroads: E-Newsletter of the Armenian Prelacy)

Saints Thaddeus And Bartholomew

This Monday, December 2, the Armenian Church commemorates Saints Thaddeus and Bartholomew, two of the twelve apostles who were the first evangelizers of Armenia, and were martyred there, giving the Armenian Church its apostolic identity and earning them the title, “First Enlighteners of Armenia.”  

Thaddeus came to Armenia about 43 AD to preach Christianity. He was martyred in southeastern Armenia. His tomb lies in the Armenian monastery of St. Thaddeus (Iran) where a chapel was built in the third century. Bartholomew is believed to have arrived in Armenia about 66 AD. He was martyred in Hadamakert, southeast of Lake Van.   

An apostle is “someone who is sent”—an emissary or ambassador of the Kingdom of God, sent to announce the gospel of Jesus Christ, and authorized to claim men and women’s allegiance to him. “We are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We beseech you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God” (2 Corinthians 5:20). 

Altar Flowers

Altar Flowers

The Altar flowers for this Sunday are donated by Mr. & Mrs. Levon & Sandy Shamlian.

New Baby Announcement

New Baby Announcement

Mr. & Mrs. Gregory & Tori Kochoumian  are happy to announce the birth of their beautiful baby girl named AVERY LIVIA KOCHOUMIAN born on November 25, 2024.

Wedding

Wedding

Mr. JONATHAN OVANESSIAN and Ms. BRITTANY MARKOS were married on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Best man and maid of honor were Mr. Christopher Clemente and Ms. Michelle Markos. We congratulate the newly married couple & wish them a happy life together. 
 
Requiem Requests

Requiem Requests

Mrs. Seta Boyadjian, Drs. Edmond and Nyeree Demirdjan and children Alex and Isabelle, Mr. & Mrs. Nishan and Silva Boyadjian and children Emilia and Audrey request requiem service for the souls of their beloved father in-law and grandfather NISHAN BOYADJIAN, beloved mother in-law and grandmother OSSANA BOYADJIAN, beloved aunt BAITZAR BOYADJIAN, beloved great grandparents SAMUEL and VICTORIA BOYADJIAN, beloved grandparents and great grandparents HETUM and AROUSIAG FILIAN and beloved great uncle BARKEV FILIAN. Also for the souls of all deceased members of BOYADJIAN and FILIAN families.

Fellowship Hour

Fellowship Hour

The Ladies Guild fellowship hour will be held in Pagoumian Hall and is hosted by:
-Mrs. Juliette Milian
-Ms. Margaret Sarkissian
-Mrs. Dory Shishmanian

Calendar Of Events

  • Sunday, December 01, 2024: "Stay Ahead: The Importance of Cancer Screening and Life-Transforming Habits" 
  • Sunday, December 8, 2024: Salt & Light Youth Group
  • Friday, December 13, 2024: Salt & Light Christmas Party
  • Sunday, December 15, 2024: Simply Christmas
  • Wednesday, December 18, 2024: Sages of all Ages (Christmas Brunch)

2025 Printed Calendar

The St. Sarkis Church "2025 Calendar" Fundraiser is on its way. Please Consider Supporting Our Campaign

CALENDAR DONATIONS AS OF November 22, 2024

FOUNDER  $1,500
Mr. Alex Chmelev
Mrs. Vicki Shoghag Hovanessian
Drs. Arthur & Louiza Kubikian
Mr. & Mrs. Santo & Seta Muradian
Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis & Adriana Nercessian

$1,000
Mrs. Vicki Shoghag Hovanessian

PILLAR  $750
Mr. Edward Kevorkian
Ladies Guild of  St. Sarkis Church

PATRON $500
Glascott Funeral Home, Mr. James Puccio
Mr. & Mrs. Zohrab & Seta Kalajian
Drs. Aram & Michelle Kirkorian
Mr. Dennis Kurpius & Dr. Annita Nerses

DONOR  $250
Anonymous
ARS Erebouni Chapter of New York
Mr. Sarchiz & Dr. Elise Artim
Drs. Bagdig & Ani Baghdassarian
Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Coharig Barsamian
Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Arpi Bekian
Mr. & Mrs. Berdj & Maria Benlian
Edward Lynch Funeral Home
Mr. & Mrs. Haig & Laura Giragosian
Mr. Berc Gokberg
Dr. & Mrs. Hagop & Hilda Gorgissian
Mrs. Lynn & Ms. Marissa Jamie
Mr. & Mrs. Varujan & Luiza Kalustian
Mrs. Anahid Kassabian
Mr. & Mrs. Eduard & Alina Kochoumian
Dr. & Mrs. Alex & Natalie Meneshian
Mr. & Mrs. Yeprem & Madeleine Nazarian
Mr. Varouj Oghali
Mrs. Elizabeth Ohannessian
Mr. & Mrs. Garabed & Sofi Seoylemezian
Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Alice Seoylemezian
Mrs. Nayda Voskerijian

BUSINESS CARD $250
Dr. Armand Asadourian
Dr. Edmond Demirdjan
Glascott Funeral Home

SUPPORTER $200 
Ms. Armine Minassian 

SUPPORTER  $150
Dr. & Mrs. Kevork & Diane Boyadjian
Mrs. Seta Boyadjian
Dr. & Mrs. Aram & Rima Cazazian
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard & Valentina Dortch
Mrs. Daniela Hachadurian
Mr. & Mrs. Leon & Aline Kassabian
Dr. & Mrs. Louis & Elenne Najarian
Ms. Mary & Ms. Dorothy Papazian
Mr. & Mrs. Vartkes & Alice Savadjian

FRIEND $100
Mr. & Mrs. Ghazar & Anny Baghdassarian
Mr. & Mrs. Dimos & Ani Papaioannou

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