E-Sunday Bulletin of St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church

38-65 234th. St. Douglaston, NY, 11363  

Sunday, 01/26/2025

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Sunday Reading:

Isaiah 58:13-59:7, 1 Timothy 4:12-5:10; John 3:13-21 

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

Fr. Nareg Terterian, Pastor

Featuring Elie Berberian & His Band

Embracing Joy and Grace from the Wedding at Cana

Welcome to St. Sarkis on this beautiful Sunday, January 19, 2025, as we reflect on the profound significance of Jesus' first miracle at the wedding in Cana. In today's message, we explore how this miraculous event addresses a simple need and symbolizes the restoration of joy and grace in our lives. Join us as we delve into the deeper meanings behind the miracle, including its connections to creation and the transformative power of divine intervention. Discover how we can embody this joy and grace in our communities, especially in times of need. Let’s celebrate the glory of Jesus together and be inspired to spread joy wherever we go!

$2,000

Dr. David Avakian

$1,500

Mrs. Negdar Arukian

ARF Armen Garo Gomideh

$1,000

Mr. & Mrs. Karl & Alice Alajajian

Mr. & Mrs. Steve & Sorina Dumanian (Carmel Grocery)

Mr. & Mrs. Yeprem & Madeleine Nazarian

$750

Mr. Alexander Chmelev

Piranian Family

$660

Drs. Bagdid & Ani Baghdassarian

$500

Mr. & Mrs. Timothy & Arda Costello

Mrs. Lilian Hairabedian

Mr. & Dr. Dennis & Annita Nerses Kurpius

$400

Mr. & Mrs. Garabed & Meline Yaziciyan

$300

Mr. & Mrs. Setrag & Annie Kazandjian

Mr. & Mrs. Vartkes & Alice Savadjian

$250

Dr. & Mrs. Armand & Janet Asarian

Dr. & Mrs. Kevork & Diane Boyadjian

Mr. & Mrs. Alfonso & Diana Cava

Mr. & Mrs. Haig & Laura Giragosian

$200

Anonymous

Mr. & Mrs. Antranik & Marion Boudakian

Mr. Gregorio Guendjian

Mr. Edvard Jeamgocian

Dr. & Mrs. Louis & Elenne Najarian

Mr. & Mrs. Varujan & Luiza Kalustian

Mrs. Anahid Kassabian

Mr. & Mrs. Leon & Aline Kassabian

Ms. Mary & Ms. Dorothy Papazian

$150

Ms. Charlette Hamamgian

Mr. & Mrs. Jack & Zabel Hatem

Mrs. Isabella Holmquist

Ms. Elina Kazan

Ms. Nelly Tokatlian

Mr. & Mrs. Mourad & Virginia Voskinarian

$125

Mr. Gary Kallem

$100

Mr. & Mrs. Berdj & Hilda Agopian

Mr. & Mrs. Hatchik & Verzhin Alahverdian

Mr. & Mrs. Arman & Aida Alpian

Mr. & Mrs. Ghevont & Lydia Baghdassarian

Mrs. Emma Baklajian

Mr. & Mrs. Alex & Jacqueline Baron

Mr. Michael Chookasezian

Mrs. Gail D’Onofrio

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth & Suzy Graham

Mr. & Mrs. Edmund & Tamara Gregorian

Mrs. Lynn & Ms. Marissa Jamie

Mr. & Mrs. Dickran & Liza Kabarajian

Mrs. Dirouhie Kasparian

Mr. & Mrs. Berj & Lucy Kazanjian

Mr. & Mrs. Melkon & Sirvard Krikorian

Mrs. Edda Mangikian

Mrs. Anita Masoian

Mrs. Haikouhi Megerian

Dr. & Mrs. Louis & Elenne Najarian

Mr. Varouj Oghali

Mrs. Elizabeth Ohannessian

Ms. Aida Ounjian

Mrs. Diana Pogosyan

Mrs. Siran Saroyan

Mr. & Mrs. Garo & Sofi Seoylemezian

Mr. & Mrs. Hagop & Soci Simonian

Ms. Arshaluis Tahan

Ms. Rose Tanielian

Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Deanna Tonino

Mr. & Mrs. Wilson & Narine Tooma

Dr. Tatyana Ulubabova

Mr. & Mrs. Kirkor & Arpine Urganciyan

Ms. Pegri Varjabedian

Mrs. Nayda Voskerijian

Mrs. Lorig Yekhpairian

$75

Mrs. Susan Azarian

Mr. & Mrs. Kegam & Anush Dirielyan

Mr. & Mrs. Peter & Carol Moschovitis

$70

Mr. & Mrs. Garabed & Chagane Eramian

$50

Anonymous

Ms. Arlene Ayrandjian

Ms. Araxie Bakalian

Mr. & Mrs. Noubar & Sevan Basmadjian

Mr. Gregory Boudakian

Mr. Ara Chekmayan

Ms. Verginia Garabedian

Mr. & Mrs. Aris & Dalita Haigian

Mrs. Aida Jamgocian

Mr. & Mrs. Garabed & Mari Julfaian

Mr. Levon Nigohossian

Mr. & Mrs. Zaven & Varsenik Sarafian

Mr. & Mrs. Levon & Sandy Shamlian

Ms. Anahid Ugurlayan

$40 and Under

Ms. Neiri Amirian

Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Arpi Bekian

Mr. Jirair Dersarkissian

Mr. & Mrs. Elcid & Vena Melconian

Mr. & Mrs. Agop & Armine Nercesian

Mrs. Vartuhi Parseghian

Mrs. Seta Shishmanian

Mr. & Mrs. Vartkes & Chake Vartanian

Mr. Charles Varadian

Ms. Asdghig Wassef

Mr. Vartkes Yepremian

A dozen members have stepped forward to join this vital initiative. Will you be next?

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

We are excited to introduce the "Arakahas Circle," a recurring giving program allowing you to contribute weekly to sustain St. Sarkis Church.

By joining, you follow the example of our patron saint, St. Sarkis, "Arakahas Sourp Sarkis," whose name means “sent by God.” Like him, your commitment supports a flourishing parish and nurtures a vibrant community of faith and culture.

Already, a dozen members have stepped forward to join this vital initiative. Will you be next?

Sign up for the Arakahas Circle today and choose your weekly contribution amount. Donations are fully tax-deductible and easy to manage through our Breeze platform.

Together, let’s build a thriving ministry for generations to come.

With Gratitude,

The Pastor & The Board of Trustees

St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church

CALENDAR DONATIONS BY MAIL

We extend our deep appreciation and heartfelt thanks for your generosity and continued support of St. Sarkis Church.

$500

Drs.  Daniel & Stacey Kubikian

Mr. Ted Mangassarian

$250

Mr. & Mrs. Alex & Joyce Baghdassarian

Mr. & Mrs. Ghevont & Lydia Baghdassarian

Mr. & Mrs. Berdj & Maria Benlian

Mr. & Mrs. Ara & Carmen Marangosian

$200

Dr. & Mrs. Armen & Osanna Ovsepian

Mr. & Mrs. Gary & Mary Tacorian

$150

Mrs. Arevig Caprielian

Mr. Levon Manoukian

$100

Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Nadia Aprahamian

Mr. & Mrs. Takvor & Siranoush Arsenian

Drs. Haroutiun Avedissian & Astra Garjarian

Dr.  Albert Ayvazyan

Mr. & Mrs. Bedros & Stella Bandazian

Ms. Nazeli De Blasio

Ms. Theresa Dakessian

Ms. Charlotte Ermoian

Mrs. Lusin Garabedian

Mr. & Mrs. Khikar & Betty Ghadimian

Dr. Jacques Gulekjian

Ms. Daniela Hachadurian

Mrs. Isabella Holmquist

Ms. Diruhi Isnar

Mrs. Dirouhie Kasparian

Mrs. Narsis Kasparian

Mr. & Mrs. Setrag & Annie Kazandjian

Mr. & Mrs. Souren & Dalita Khatchadourian

Ms. Sona Kludjian

Mr. & Mrs. David & Isabel Kubikian, Esq.

Mr. & Mrs. Haroutun & Sona Mikaelian

Ms. Armine Minassian

Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis & Maral Minassian

Mrs. Seta Nalbandian

Mr. & Mrs. Chahe & Theodora Nercessian

Mr. & Mrs. Ohan & Rita Ohanian

Mr. Areg Pogosyan

Mr. Edward Shamlian

Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Hilda Sheshedian

Mr. & Mrs. Sinan & Angele Sinanian

Mr. & Mrs. Nichan & Christine Tchorbajian

Dr. Ara Tekian

Mr. & Mrs. Abraham & Sara Terian

Mr. & Mrs. Wilson & Narine Tooma

Dr. Tatyana Ulubabova

Mr. & Mrs. Mourad & Virginia Voskinarian

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick & Simona Yaghdjian

Mr. & Mrs. Alex & Arda Yemenidjian

Mr. & Mrs. Gaydzag & Dzovig Zetlian

$75

Mr. & Mrs. Jack & Zabel Hatem

$50

Mr. & Mrs. Garbis & Aneta Agasian

Mrs. Adele Aghazadian

Mr. & Mrs. Hratch & Aida Aharonian

Mr. & Mrs. Aris & Anita Alpian

Anonymous

Mr. & Mrs. Hagop & Silva Baghdadlian

Mrs. Emma Baklajian

Ms. Rosine Bedrosian

Ms. Valentine Berberian

Mr. & Mrs. Ohannes & Sonia Bezdikian

Mr. & Mrs. Leon & Sheny Bobelian

Mrs. Aghavni Bodriguian

Mr. Gregory Boudakian

Mr. Levon Chorbajian

Mr. & Mrs. Kegam & Anush Dirielyan

Ms. Julia & Ms. Annie Eretzian

Mrs. Ossana Ferejian

Mr. & Mrs. Arsen & Karine Garabedian

Mr. & Mrs. Berc & Narcisse Gokberg

Mr. & Mrs. Haig & Hripsime Hatchikian

Mr. & Mrs. Shaun & Christine Hogan

Mr. & Mrs. Serge & Elizabeth Hugasian

Drs. Nurhan Helvacian & Celeste Telfeyan

Mrs. Irene Igitian

Mr. Vartan Julfaian

Mr. Gary Kallem

Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis & Alice Kazandjian

Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Mary-Jo Kevorkian

Ms. Sonia Mardinian

Mr. & Mrs. Alexander & Vesna Markarian

Mrs. Satenig Massarlian

Mrs. Anita Masoian

Ms. Rosette Megerdichian

Mr. & Mrs. Haroutune & Arpi Misserlian

Mrs. Elizabeth Ohannessian

Mr. & Mrs. Henry & Elizabeth Roubian

Mr. & Mrs. Zaven & Varsenik Sarafian

Mrs. Siran Saroyan

Mr. Zarmair Setrakian

Mr. & Mrs. Kevork & Hayasdan Soghomonian

Mr. & Mrs. Giragos and Sossi Turbendian

Ms. Anahid Ugurlayan

Mr. & Mrs. Haig & Janet Varjabedian

Ms. Pegri Varjabedian

Ms. Asghik Movsessian Wassef

Mr. & Mrs. Antranig & Marie Yacoubian

$40 & Under

Mr. & Mrs. Fernando & Loreta Acebedo

Mr. & Mrs. Rupen & Julyet Altan

Mr. & Mrs. Rafi & Seta Arsenian

Mrs. Negdar Arukian

Ms. Arlene Ayrandjian

Ms. Araxie Bakalian

Mr. & Mrs. Jack & Aida Dadian

Ms. Rita Davidian

Ms. Dench Dominik

Mr. & Mrs. Levon & Elena Djizmedjian

Ms. Gail D’Onofrio

Mr. & Mrs. Mardiros & Maria Ebrimian

Mr. & Mrs. Garabed & Chagane Eramian

Mrs. Yester Garabedian

Mrs. Karoun Jamoussian

Ms. Harriet Janesian

Mrs. Meni Jilavyan

Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Ayda Kabarajian

Mrs. Shakeh Kadehjian

Ms. Hripsi Kasparian

Dr. Gregory Kazandjian

Mr. & Mrs. Hagop & Ruth Koroghlian

Mrs. Rita Kurkjian

Mr. & Mrs. Kricor & Janette Marcarian

Mr. John Mardirossian

Mr. & Mrs. Hratch & Shoushanick Massoyan

Mr. & Mrs. Peter & Carol Moschovitis

Ms. Vartuhi Parseghian

Ms. Rose Rybay

Ms. Hasmik Sahakian

Mr. & Mrs. Levon & Sandy Shamlian

Mr. & Mrs. Marc & Marguerite Tarjan

Mr. & Mrs. Nigol & Taline Turbendian

Mr. Nurhan Utuciyan

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph & Azadouhi Vartanian

Mr. & Mrs. Vartkes & Chake Vartanian

Mrs. Lorig Yekhpairian

Mr. & Mrs. Mesrob & Leslie Zadoian

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Sunday Reading:    

Isaiah 58:13-59:7, 1 Timothy 4:12-5:10; John 3:13-21 

ST. VAHAN OF GOGHTN

Thursday, January 23, the Armenian Church celebrates St. Vahan of Goghtn. He was the son of an Armenian prince and was abducted at age four by the Arabs. He grew up in the royal court in Damascus and received instruction in Islam. Catholicos John of Otzoon negotiated an agreement with the Arab emir for the repatriation of many Armenians who were held captive. Vahan, who was aware of his Christian heritage, wished to return to Armenia. He lived peacefully for about ten years. Subsequently there was a concerted attempt by the Arab royal family to bring him back. Vahan refused. After a period of peregrination, he was apprehended, imprisoned, tortured, and martyred in 737.

HOLY FATHERS STS. ATHANASIUS AND CYRIL

On Saturday, January 25, the Armenian Church commemorates the Holy Fathers Athanasius and Cyril. Athanasius is known as the “champion of orthodoxy” and “Father of Orthodoxy.” He served as bishop of Alexandria for 45 years (17 years in exile). He attended the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD where he was regarded as a theological expert. He is respected and revered in the Armenian Church. Cyril of Alexandria succeeded his uncle, Theophilus, as patriarch of Alexandria in 412. He was a brilliant theologian in the Alexandrian tradition, and like Athanasius, is highly regarded by the Armenian Church. He presided over the third ecumenical council in Ephesus in 431 AD. He wrote treatises clarifying the doctrines of the Trinity and the Incarnation, commentaries on the Gospels of John and Luke, dogmatic theology, and many letters and sermons.

Mr. & Mrs. Eric and Arsha (Cazazian) Clement are happy to announce the birth of their beautiful baby girl

EVA ALEXANDRA CLEMENT 

born on January 8, 2025.

-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 Mr. ZAVEN DEMIRDJAN (9th year memorial service). Also for the souls of their beloved brother, uncle and great uncle Mr. KEVORK KASPARIAN (3rd-year memorial service), father, grandfather and great grandfather Mr. ARAM KASPARIAN (60th-year memorial service), beloved nephew and cousin Mr. ARAM KASPARIAN (30th-year memorial service), beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother Mrs. VARTOUHI KASPARIAN (28th-year memorial service), and for the souls of all deceased members of KASPARIAN and DEMIRDJAN families.

The Scouts Falafel luncheon  will be held in the Main Hall.

The Ladies Guild fellowship hour will be held in the Main Hall and is hosted by:

-Mrs. Seta Boyadjian

-Dr. Nyerere Demirdjan

-Mrs. Diana Cava

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

We gratefully acknowledge the receipt of your generous donation to St. Sarkis Church.

Your continuous support of St. Sarkis Church is sincerely appreciated. It is because of dedicated individuals like you, that our church continues its spiritual mission and service.

May God bless you for your kindness and reward you abundantly.

Prayerfully,

Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian, Pastor &

Board of Trustees