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, 4/21/2024
ԿԱՐՄԻՐ ԿԻՐԱԿԻ - RED SUNDAY
Sunday Readings:
1) Luke 9:18-36; 2) Acts 13:16-43; 1 Peter 5:1-14; John 5:19-30;
3) Matthew 11:25-30; 4) Mark 4:26-24
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
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Inch Ga Chga-Ի՞նչ Կայ Չկայ
What’s New
The Pastor’s Update:#2
Of Hate and Forgiveness
Imagine you are on the altar, addressing your congregation in a sermon. You don’t have a written script; you are focusing on the flow and cohesiveness of your thoughts, and you see a young person approaching you and then he attacks you and stabs you with a knife. Mari Emmanuel, Bishop of Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, New South Wales, Australia was delivering a sermon to his congregation when a young person approached him and attacked him with a knife. The Bishop, who comes from the Assyrian (Nestorian) tradition and runs an independent church, often teaches controversial and provocative messages. However, no one should be attacked for exercising their freedom of speech. Despite the attack, Bishop Emmanuel showed compassion and forgiveness towards his attacker by telling him: "You’re my son, and you'll always be in my prayers." This is an inspiring example of practicing what one preaches.
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St. Sarkis Won’t Be The Same Without Digin Mary
Today, the St. Sarkis Community mourns the loss of a dear member, Mrs. Mary Arslanian. She passed away last Tuesday night and will be deeply missed. Mrs. Arslanian had been a lifelong devoted member of our church and had a significant impact on the lives of the young parishioners who were fortunate enough to be her students at our Saturday School. Her kindness, generosity, simplicity, and hospitality will always be remembered.
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BOT Executive Positions
The Board of Trustees of our church, who were elected in March and recently approved by the Prelate and the Executive Council, had their first meeting yesterday. They elected Dr. Annita Nerses as the chairwoman, Mr. Simon Bardizbanian as the vice chairman, Mrs. Diane Boyadjian as the secretary, and Mrs. Alina Kochoumian as the treasurer. During the meeting, the Board discussed their plans to uphold St. Sarkis church as a beacon of faith and service for our community.
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The Anxious Generation
This week, I started reading "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness" by Jonathan Haidt. He is a New York Times bestselling author and a social psychologist at NYU. I had previously enjoyed his book "The Happiness Hypothesis". In his latest book, Haidt uses research data to show that phone-based childhood, a term he coined to refer to children and teenagers growing up after 2010 when social media became part of smartphones, is causing an epidemic of mental illness, including severe anxiety, depression, and addictions in teenagers and young adults. I have listened to over half of the book on Audible and believe that it's a valuable read for both parents and young adults.
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Freud's Last Session
Annie and I watched "Freud's Last Session" (2023, PG-13, 1h 48m) and enjoyed almost two hours of psychology, philosophy, and existentialism. The movie is set on the eve of World War II and portrays a debate between Sigmund Freud (played by Anthony Hopkins) and the iconic Christian author C.S. Lewis (played by Matthew Goode) on the existence of God. While there is no evidence that this debate actually took place, I found it fascinating to see the contrasting ideas and sometimes similar experiences of these two important figures from the last century.
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The Word of God
The Gospel reading for this Sunday is from John 5:19-30. This Sunday we hear Jesus proclaim: “Very truly, I tell you, anyone who hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life, and does not come under judgment, but has passed from death to life” (John 5:24). According to New International Bible Commentary, “The construction here shows that both hearing and believing are to be taken together. Hearing is not a passive activity only”.
Come to St. Sarkis Church this Sunday and join the worship service.
Prayerfully,
Der Nareg
| SALT & LIGHT YOUTH GROUP Reported by Mrs. Janet Tutuyan | |
FEAST OF THE HOLY MARTYRS OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE | |
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SALT & LIGHT YOUTH GROUP
Reported by Mrs. Janet Tutuyan
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We often hear that every once in a while, it‘s good to change things up a bit. While our monthly meetings usually involve small, designated group discussions, last Friday evening, Salt & Light decided to try something a little different. After enjoying a delicious meal of pilaf, chicken and kebab, over 45 participants gathered in the church's beautiful sanctuary. The session began with an ice breaker where members were asked “if society ended, who is the one person, real or fictional, that you would want to team up with?” Answers ranged from the most comforting, like a friend or parent, to the most imaginary, like Batman or Superman, to the most important, Jesus or God. After a couple of laughs, Der Hayr led the group in a discussion which focused on 2 apostles, Thomas and Peter.
He reminded us of the scripture stories of Thomas’ doubt and Peter’s denial and Jesus’ response of love and forgiveness. Of course, everyone in attendance had several questions, which Der Hayr graciously entertained. He concluded the discussion on the bema where he explained some of the symbolic structures and images in the sanctuary, including the representations of the Apostles along the base of the altar, crosses on the walls and the baptismal font. Filled with new knowledge and appreciation, everyone headed back to the main hall for dessert and socializing. Good friends, delicious food and some spiritual nourishment in church…not a bad way to spend a Friday night! If you are a middle or high schooler interested in growing in your faith and community, join us for our next session on Friday, May 10th.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
Reported by Mrs. Janet Tutuyan
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Last Sunday, a small but engaged group of young boys and girls attended Sunday School. As we continue our journey through the Easter season, this session focused on the many miracles of Jesus and their significance in our Christian faith. As part of the lesson, students completed a “Miracles of Jesus'' crossword puzzle which involved looking up the bible passages focusing on some of those miracles and discussing the details that make these stories so important. The class attended Badarak together, just in time to hear Der Hayr’s homily (karoz) and receive Holy Communion. Then the group returned to their classroom for a painting craft. If you are a young person interested in learning more about your Armenian Christian Orthodox faith in a fun way, join us for our next session on May 5th! | |
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SAGES OF ALL AGES
Reported by Mrs. Hilda Gorgissian
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We were so happy to see over fifty participants attending our Spring gathering of Sages of all Ages, on April, 17.
They were all full of energy and enthusiasm to see their friends, and catch up on their lives over a cup of coffee and some delicious desserts. Unfortunately, yesterday we got some very sad news, that we lost one of our valuable members Mrs. Mary Arslanian, who’s generous heart gave so much time, money, and love over the years to St. Sarkis church, to Saturday school, Ladies Guild and Coffee hour. DerNareg, came and spoke about her and we prayed for her beautiful soul. Her friends, who are part of the Sages, shed some tears and shared their beautiful memories they had with her.
After coffee hour, it was time to play one of their favorite games -Bingo. Some of the participants won, nice little gifts or scratch of tickets.
Then at noon, the Sages enjoyed a mouth watering lunch prepared by the committee members and Ramela Maslakian, who always contributes to our lunches (by making beautiful salads and juicy fruits) or donating towards our bingo gifts.
The program continued with a harmonious sing along by our participants and ended with delicious desserts (Baklava made by Madlen Hazarian), mini pastries by Svetlana
Insazhigulyan and Ramela Maslakian (fruits).
Overall it was a wonderful day seeing our Sages smiling faces and vibrant energy they project to the universe.
Many Blessings to all and we are looking forward to see you all on May 15.
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ARMENIAN GENOCIDE COMMEMORATION AT ST. SARKIS CHURCH | |
FATHER’S DAY COMEDY NIGHT | |
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INCREASE THE IMPACT OF YOUR DONATION TO
ST. SARKIS ARMENIAN CHURCH
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KARNIG ALAJAJIAN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM | |
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St Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church
Karnig Alajajian 2024 Scholarship Application Form
Our Mission
Thanks to the generosity of Mr. Karnig Alajajian, St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church has created a scholarship program that is now in its second year. Our mission is promoting scholastic excellence within our community. To achieve this end, we seek to assist our youth in obtaining the education they desire and deserve, as well as preparing the next generation of our church's leaders.
Two scholarships of $2,500.00 each will be awarded to two individual chosen candidates. Applications will be evaluated on academic achievements, financial needs and engagement/service to St. Sarkis Church as well as to the Armenian and non-Armenian communities.
Application Deadline: May 8th, 2024
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BECOME A CAMP COUNSELOR THIS SUMMER | |
NY HAMAZKAYIN NOR YERAZ DANCE ENSEMBLE | |
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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
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CALLING ALL PARISHIONERS! | |
We are so proud that each member of our thriving St. Sarkis community possesses unique talents, expertise, and interests. Participation by each and every one of you makes an impact on us all. As our parish grows, so do our needs for your participation and impact. With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. However, the benefits and fulfillment from volunteering with your fellow parishioners can be enormous. If you are interested in joining any of our team efforts for activities such as annual picnic planning, Saturday and Sunday school activities, choir membership --- we appreciate your help! Also, if you’d like to recommend and plan an activity, we’d love to hear from you and see how we can help make it happen. Please feel free to reach out to Annita Nerses (annitanerses@aol.com, 914-523-2956) or the Church office (stsarkischurch@gmail.com, 718-224-2275)
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RED SUNDAY
This Sunday, April 21, is the fourth Sunday of Eastertide, known as Red Sunday (Garmir Giragi). The name does not have an ecclesiastical origin. Red is the color of blood, and this may be an appropriate time to honor the memory of the early Christian martyrs. Like last week’s Green Sunday, it is a celebration of nature and life, symbolizing rebirth after the Resurrection of our Lord.
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SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY | |
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THE FIRST EPISTLE OF ST. PETER THE APOSTLE (5.1-14)
To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers-not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.
With the help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it. She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you her greetings, and so does my son Mark. Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ. Amen.
ՊԵՏՐՈՍ ԱՌԱՔԵԱԼԻ ԸՆԴՀԱՆՐԱԿԱՆ ԱՌԱՋԻՆ ՆԱՄԱԿԸ (5.1-14)
Երէցնե՛ր, որպէս երիցակից մը՝ որ ձեզի պէս վկայ եմ Քրիստոսի չարչարանքներուն եւ ձեզի հետ ալ մասնակից պիտի ըլլամ գալիք փառքին որ պիտի յայտնուի, կ’աղաչե՜մ, ձեզի վստահուած Աստուծոյ հօտը արածեցէք ո՛չ թէ իբր պարտադրանք կատարելով վերակացութեան ձեր պաշտօնը, այլ՝ կամաւորաբար, ինչպէս Աստուած կ’ուզէ: Ո՛չ թէ դրամի սիրոյն, այլ՝ յօժարութեամբ: Ո՛չ թէ ձեզի վստահուած մարդոց պարտադրելով ձեր անձերը, այլ, օրինակ ըլլալով ձեր հօտին, որպէսզի երբ Հովուապետը յայտնուի՝ անթառամ փառքի պսակը ընդունիք:
Նոյնպէս ալ դուք, երիտասարդնե՛ր, հնազանդ եղէք ծերերուն: Բոլորդ ալ խոնարհաբար ծառայեցէք իրարու, որովհետեւ՝ ինչպէս Սուրբ գիրքը կ’ըսէ.-
«Աստուած հակառակ է ամբարտաւաններուն,
մինչ խոնարհներուն շնորհք կու տայ»:
Հետեւաբար Աստուծոյ հզօր ձեռքին տակ խոնարհեցէք, որպէսզի երբ յարմար ժամանակը գայ՝ ձեզ բարձրացնէ: Ձեր հոգերը Աստուծոյ ձգեցէք, որովհետեւ ինքը կը հոգայ ձեր մասին:
Արթուն եւ պատրաստ եղէք, որովհետեւ ձեր թշնամին՝ Սատանան, առիւծի պէս մռնչելով կը շրջի եւ կլլելու համար մէկը կը փնտռէ: Հաստատուն հաւատքով դէմ դրէք անոր, գիտնալով որ աշխարհի մէջ բոլոր ձեր եղբայրներն ալ նոյն չարչարանքներէն կ’անցնին: Եւ բոլոր շնորհքներուն պարգեւիչը՝ Աստուած, որ Քրիստոս Յիսուսի միջոցաւ իր յաւիտենական փառքին կանչեց ձեզ, նկատի ունենալով որ չափով մը մասնակից եղաք Յիսուսի չարչարանքներուն, պիտի կազդուրէ, զօրացնէ եւ ամուր հիմերու վրայ հաստատէ ձեզ: Յաւիտեան ի՛րն են իշխանութիւնն ու փառքը: Ամէն:
Այս հակիրճ նամակը ձեզի գրեցի Սիղուանոսի ձեռքով, որ ըստ իս, մեր հաւատարիմ եղբայրներէն է, որպէսզի քաջալերեմ ձեզ եւ վստահեցնեմ՝ թէ Քրիստոսի չարչարակից ըլլալը Աստուծմէ տրուած իսկական շնորհք մըն է, որ դուք կը վայելէք ապահովաբար: Այստեղ, Բաբելոնի մէջ գտնուող եկեղեցին, որ ձեր ընտրելակիցն է, կ’ողջունէ ձեզ: Նոյնպէս բարեւներ Մարկոսէն՝ իմ որդիէս: Սիրոյ համբոյրով ողջունեցէք իրար: Խաղաղութի՜ւն ձեր բոլորին, որ Քրիստոս Յիսուսի միացած էք: Ամէն:
THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO JOHN (5.19-30)
Jesus gave them this answer: "I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does. Yes, to your amazement he will show him even greater things than these. For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son gives life to whom he is pleased to give it. Moreover, the Father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son, that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father, who sent him.
"I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life. I tell you the truth, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear will live. For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son to have life in himself. And he has given him authority to judge because he is the Son of Man.
"Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out-those who have done good will rise to live, and those who have done evil will rise to be condemned. By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me.
ՅԻՍՈՒՍ ՔՐԻՍՏՈՍԻ ԱՒԵՏԱՐԱՆԸ ԸՍՏ ՅՈՎՀԱՆՆԷՍԻ (5.19-30)
Յիսուս ըսաւ անոնց.
Հաստատ գիտցէք, թէ Մարդու Որդին ինք իրմէ ոչինչ կը կատարէ, այլ կը կատարէ միայն այն՝ ինչ որ կը տեսնէ թէ Հայրը կը կատարէ: Որովհետեւ ինչ որ Հայրը կը գործէ, Որդին ալ նոյնը կը գործէ: Հայրը կը սիրէ Որդին եւ անոր ցոյց կու տայ ինչ որ ինք կը կատարէ: Տակաւին ձեր տեսածներէն աւելի սքանչելի գործեր ալ ցոյց պիտի տայ Որդիին, այնպէս որ դուք պիտի զարմանաք: Ինչպէս որ Հայրը մեռելները կը յարուցանէ եւ կեանք կու տայ անոնց, նոյնպէս ալ Որդին կեանք կու տայ իր ուզածներուն: Եւ Հայրը ոեւէ մէկը չի դատեր, այլ դատելու իշխանութիւնը ամբողջութեամբ յանձնած է Որդիին, որպէսզի բոլորն ալ պատուեն Որդին, ինչպէս որ Հայրը կը պատուեն: Ան որ չի պատուեր Որդին, չի պատուեր Հայրը որ զայն ղրկած է:
Լաւ գիտցէք, ով որ իմ խօսքերս կը լսէ եւ կը հաւատայ անոր՝ որ զիս ղրկեց, յաւիտենական կեանք ունի եւ պիտի չդատապարտուի, որովհետեւ արդէն իսկ մահէն կեանքի անցած է: Հաստա՛տ գիտցէք, ժամանակ կու գայ եւ արդէն իսկ եկած է, երբ մեռելները Աստուծոյ Որդիին ձայնը պիտի լսեն եւ լսողները պիտի ապրին: Որովհետեւ, ինչպէս որ Հայրը կեանք պարգեւելու զօրութիւնը ունի իր մէջ, այդ զօրութիւնը տուած է նաեւ Որդիին: Նոյնպէս ալ դատելու իշխանութիւնը տուաւ Որդիին, որովհետեւ անիկա Մարդու Որդին է: Ուրեմն մի՛ զարմանաք որ ըսի, թէ ահա կու գայ ժամանակը, երբ բոլոր անոնք որոնք գերեզմաններու մէջ են՝ պիտի լսեն անոր ձայնը եւ դուրս գան. անոնք որ բարիք գործած են՝ յարութիւն պիտի առնեն եւ ապրին, իսկ անոնք որ չարիք գործած են՝ յարութիւն պիտի առնեն եւ դատապարտուին: Ես ինձմէ չեմ կրնար դատել, այլ կը դատեմ այնպէս՝ ինչպէս Հօրմէս կը լսեմ. եւ ուրեմն իմ դատաստանս արդար է, որովհետեւ կը գործադրեմ ո՛չ թէ իմ կամքս, այլ կամքը անոր՝ որ զիս ղրկեց:
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Mrs. MARY ARSLANIAN, passed on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 19, 2024, at St. Sarkis Church. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family. May she rest in peace. | |
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-Sheshedian and Boghjalian families request requiem service for the soul of their beloved aunt and cousin Mrs. MARY SHESHEDIAN (40th-day memorial service). Also for the soul of their beloved uncle Mr. SAMUEL SHESHEDIAN (19th-year memorial service).
-Ms. Linda Ishkhanian and family request requiem service for the soul of their beloved God mother Mrs. MARY SHESHEDIAN (40th-day memorial service).
-Mrs. Otilia Kouzougian request requiem service for the soul of her beloved husband EDOUARD ARTIN KOUZOUGIAN (6-months memorial service).
- Mrs. Aida Seferian, Mr. & Mrs. Lewis & Caroline Seferian Lilla, Mr. Richard Lilla, Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Amanda Vitale and children Dominic, Scarlet and Juliette, Mr. & Mrs. Aram & Risa Seferian and children Liana & Tamara, Mr. & Mrs. Norair & Lusine Seferian and children Celina, Christian, Sebastian and Sabrina, Mrs. Romina Seferian Causi and children John and Mia, Bosnoyan, Der Bedrossian, Mahseredjian, Alexanian, Sarkissian, Gourdikian, and Minassian families request requiem service for the soul of their beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and relative DIKRAN GARO SEFERIAN (2nd-year memorial service). Also for the soul of their beloved husband, father, son in-law, uncle and great uncle ANTHONY CAUSI (4th-year memorial service).
-Mr. and Mrs. Jirair and Nora Mengouchian, and children Erica and James request requiem service for the soul of their beloved mother and grandmother TAKOUHI MENGOUCHIAN (10th-year) memorial service, and beloved father and grandfather HAGOP MENGOUCHIAN (20th-year memorial service).
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This Sunday’s Altar flowers are donated by
Hairabedian, Boyadjian and Asadourian families.
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-Ladies Guild fellowship hour will be held in the Main Hall and is hosted by:
-Dr. Louiza Kubikian
-Mrs. Lilit Indzhigulyan
-Mrs. Siran Saroyan
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Sunday, April 28, 2024: Armenian Genocide Commemoration
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Sunday, May 5, 2024: Sunday School
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Friday, May 10, 2024: Salt & Light Youth Group Meeting
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Saturday, May 11, 2024: Saturday School Year End Hantes and Graduation Ceremony
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Wednesday, May 15, 2024: Sages of All Ages
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Sunday, May 19, 2024: Sunday School
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Sunday, June 9, 2024: Sunday of Graduates
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Wednesday, June 12, 2024: Sages of All Ages
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Saturday, June 15, 2024: Fathers' Day Comedy Night
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July 15-July 26: Two Weeks of Summer Camp
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Sunday, August 18, 2024: Asdvadzadzin, The Feast of Assumption of St. Mary
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Dear Parishioners,
Please send your requiem request, photos of newborns, baptism photos, wedding photos, and other announcements from sister organizations for the coming Sunday's E-bulletin no later than Thursday 12 noon.
All requests received after 12 noon on Thursday will be posted on the following week's E-bulletin.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.
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Adds From Sister Organizations
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St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church | |
Address: 38-65 234th Street,
Douglaston, NY 11363
Phone:(718) 224-2275
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