E-Sunday Bulletin of St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church

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

Sunday, 01/19/2025

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Sunday Readings:

Isaiah 54:1-14; 1 Timothy 1:1-11; John 2:1-11  

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

Generations of Faith: Mentoring Our Future at St. Sarkis Church

One of the most beautiful aspects of Christian life is the relationship between generations. Scripture is filled with examples of older believers pouring into the lives of younger ones, modeling faith, and equipping them for service. St. Paul’s relationship with Timothy is a profound example. In 2 Timothy 1:5-7, Paul writes:

Featuring Elie Berberian & His Band

Join us this Sunday (01/12/2025) as we delve into the profound significance of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, a celebration that extends far beyond a single day. In this reflective message, we explore the essence of Emmanuel—"God is with us"—and how it shapes our understanding of Christ's birth and baptism. We’ll discuss the importance of cherishing the messages of the Nativity in our daily lives and the ideal relationship between humanity and God illustrated through Jesus' baptism. Amidst our challenges, including recent tragedies, we emphasize God's unwavering love and presence, encouraging support for those in need. Together, let’s embrace the hope and comfort that comes from recognizing that God remains by our side even in our struggles.

We are happy to see over 50 participants attending our first of the year winter gathering of Sages of all Ages on Jan 15. They were full of energy and enthusiasm to share news about their lives and to share their holiday adventures with their friends, while sipping a cup of coffee and enjoying some delicious desserts.

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We Thankfully Acknowledge Your Generous Donations:

$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

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

Mr. & Mrs. Antranik & Marion Boudakian

Mr. Gregorio Guendjian

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

Anonymous

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. 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

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

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. Aris & Anita Alpian

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. Anita Masoian

Ms. Rosette Megerdichian

Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Juliette Milian

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

Mrs. Adele Aghazadian

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 Readings:    

Isaiah 54:1-14; 1 Timothy 1:1-11; John 2:1-11 

STS. THEODOSIUS

On Tuesday, January 20, the Armenian Church commemorates Theodosius, the Roman emperor who put an end to the last of paganism and the Arian heresy in the empire. He was recognized as a “just and mighty Christian emperor,” and was called “the Great.” During his reign, he devoted considerable time and energy to the establishment of the universal and orthodox faith. He is also remembered for his pious behavior. When Ambrose, the Bishop of Milan, forbade his entry into the cathedral as punishment for the massacre he had ordered in Thessalonica, the king obeyed and only after repenting for eight months he walked into the church, taking part in the holy liturgy.  

The legend of the Seven Children of Ephesus dates back to the 3rd century A.D. during the rule of Emperor Decius, who persecuted Christians. Seven youths, all children of notable men, secretly got baptized and were named Maximian, Marcian, Jamblichus, Dionysius, Constantine, Antonius, and John. When they were exposed as Christians, they fled Ephesus in 250 and hid in a cave outside the city walls and fell asleep for a century and a half. An earthquake opened the cave and awakened them in 389 during the reign of Theodosius. When people became aware of that divine miracle, the king and the residents of Ephesus met the persecuted Christians with great respect and honor. The seven young men returned to the cave, where they passed away and were entombed, with the site becoming a shrine. 

-Deacon Dickran & Mrs. Liza Kabarajian and family request requiem service for the soul of Mr. HRANT DINK (18th-year memorial service).

-Ms. Magdalena Handjian request requiem service for the soul of her beloved mother Mrs. ANNY HANDJIAN (16th year memorial service). Also for the souls of all deceased members of the HANDJIAN family.

-Mr. & Mrs. Andre and Dawn Sarkissian and family request requiem service for the soul of their beloved father and grandfather Mr. VAROUSH SARKISSIAN (10th-year memorial service).

-Mr. and Mrs. Varujan and Luiza Kalustian, Mr. & Mrs. Eduard and Alina Kochoumian and family, Dr. & Mrs. Michael and Daniela Kalustian and family request requiem service for the souls of their beloved parents and grandparents KIRKOR and KEGHANOUSH KALUSTIAN (51st-year memorial service).

The Ladies Guild fellowship hour will be in Pagoumian Hall and is hosted by:

-Dr. Annita Nerses

-Mrs. Hilda Gorgissian

-Mrs. Katia Tavitian

-Mrs. Madlen Hazarian

-Mrs. Liza Kabarajian

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