Sts. Vartanantz Church
WEEKLY BULLETIN Archpriest Father Gomidas Baghsarian -- Pastor Reverend Father Kapriel Nazarian -- Assistant Pastor 402 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909 Office: 831-6399 Fax: 351-4418 Email: [email protected] Website: stsvartanantzchurch.org
Third Sunday after the Nativity January 31, 2016
Please Join Us in Worship this Sunday
Morning Service 9:30 am
Divine Liturgy 10:00 am - Sermon 11:15
Մասնակցեցէք Ս.Պատարագին`
Առաւօտեան Ժամերգութիւն 9:30
Ս. Պատարագ 10:00 - Քարոզ 11:15
GOSPEL John 7: 37-52
Is Jesus the Christ?
On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of water will flow from within him.” By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who
believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not yet been given, Since Jesus had not yet been glorified. On hearing his words, some of the people said, “Surely this man is the Prophet.” Others said, “He is the Christ.” Still others asked, “How can Christ come from Galilee? Does not the Scripture say that the Christ will come from David’s family and from Bethlehem, the town where David lived?” Thus the people were divided because of Jesus. Some wanted to seize him, but no one laid a hand on him. Finally the temple guards went back to the chief priests and Pharisees, who asked them, “Why didn’t you bring him in?” “No one ever spoke the way this man does,” the guards declared. “You mean that he deceived you also?” the Pharisees retorted. “Has any of the rulers or the Pharisees believed in him? No! But this mob that knows nothing of the law - there is a curse on them.” Nicodemus, who had gone to Jesus earlier and who was one of their own number, asked, “Does our law condemn anyone without first hearing him to find out what he is doing?” They replied, “Are you from Galilee, too. Look into it, and you will find that a prophet does not come out of Galilee.” (On Page 1058 in your Bibles)
EPISTLE
Titus 1: 1-11
Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness - a faith and knowledge of resting on the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time, and at his appointed season he brought his word to light through the preaching entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior, To Titus, my true son in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior. The reason I left you in Crete was that you might straighten out what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you. An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, a man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient. Since an overseer is entrusted with God’s work, he must be blameless - not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it. For there are many rebellious people, mere talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision group. They must be silenced, because they are ruining whole households by teaching things they ought not to teach - and that for the sake of dishonest gain. (On Page 1181 in your Bibles)
Sts. Vartanantz Church is very blessed to announce the appointment of
our new Choir Director, Mrs. Debra Pjojian and our new Assistant Directors,
Dalita Getzoyan and Alysha Phillips
REQUIEM SERVICE
January 31, 2016
Dianna Mooradian --- Fortieth Day Remembrance
Deceased Clergy of the Prelacy
Satenig Donabedian
Vartanoush and Manoog Kaprielian
Siranouche Kevorkian
Ruben E. Krekorian
Haigouhe Madarentz
Marie Masdanian and Sarkis Polian
Rose Menissian
Sarkis Nahabedian Sarkis Peligian
Agnes Sahagian
REQUIEM SERVICE February 7, 2016
Avedis and Nancy Alahverdian
Aris Baligian and Iskouhe Tuktukian
Robert S. Bogosian
Virginia Giragosian
Vartkes Harootunian
Archbishop Hrant Khatchadourian
Avedis Mahdesian
Hagop Jack Markarian
Sylvia Melkonian Melikian
Lucy Tavanian
George Tomasian, Sr.
Pailoon Torigian
CALENDAR of EVENTS
Adult Bible Study will not meet this Monday [2-1-16]
Choreg and Kufta are now available for purchase after Church
Our Ladies will once again be making Bahotz Kufta for Lent
on March 7th and 8th. Cost is $15/dozen Please place your order with Sarah Markarian [401-861-5022]
This Friday, January 29, 2016 Calling All High School Students!
High School Bible Study and Fellowship --- First Meeting Fermanian Hall 7 pm
This Saturday, January 30, 2016
AYF-YOARF Varantian Ball --- Venus de Milo [Rescheduled from last week due to the weather]
Call Talene Taraksian for dinner reservations (401) 230-0021
This Sunday, January 31, 2016
ACA-RI Annual John "Jay" Varadian Basketball Tournament for Boys and Girls 10 - 16 yrs. old Pilgrim High School in Warwick
for further info contact Steve Elmasian [401-573-7888]
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Young Adult [ages 18-30] Bible Study and Fellowship First Meeting Fermanian Hall 7 pm
Vartanantz Day Commemoration in our Sanctuary 7 pm Followed by a Collation
sponsored by the Knights of Vartan "Arax" Lodge and the Daughters of Vartan "Aik Otyag"
Sunday, February 7, 2016
His Grace, Bishop Anoushavan Tanielan, Vicar General of the Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church, will celebrate the Divine Liturgy. A Vartanantz Celebration Dinner hosted by our Ladies' Guild and Men's Club will follow in Aramian Auditorium. Our Honorees being recognized for their lifetime achievement of continuous dedicated service to their Church are as follows: Kenneth and Sandra Bogosian, Vartges Engustian, Harry Kushigian, Antranig Mesrobian, John Takian and Joyce Yeremian. RSVP to Jean Goshgarian Michael [499-9341] by January 31st. Homenetmen Super Bowl Party -- Aramian Auditorium 6:30 pm
RSVP by January 31st to Talene Taraksian 401-230-0021
Friday, February 12, 2016
Family Night Aramian Auditorium 6:00 -- 8:00 pm Joint Armenian School and Sunday School Event Dinner, Program, Crafts, Family Focused Games,
Photo Booth and Special Balloon Launching Questions: Call Yn. Debra [401-232-2051]
Sunday, February 14, 2016
February Family Sunday School Breakfast for students and their families
Lower School Hall 10 am
Please note: Dates of Future Family Breakfasts
March 13th; April 10th; May 8th
Winter and Inclement Weather is upon us!
Please remember to check for our cancellations. They will be listed on
all local radio and television stations and their web sites.
Visit our website for updated Church News
http://www.stsvartanantzchurch.org
Assistant Secretary Position
Sts. Vartanantz Church is looking to hire someone as an Assistant Secretary with the potential to become the Secretary/Office Manager in the future. Computer proficiency is a must. Knowledge of the Armenian language is preferred but not mandatory.
Those qualified and interested should contact the Church Office [401-831-6399] for an application and complete job description.
Scholarship information
ARS EASTERN USA’S Undergraduate & Lazarian Graduate 2015 Scholarship
Applications are available. Website scholarship page www.arseastusa.org.
Deadline for submitting applications is April 1, 2016
Providence ARS “Ani” Chapter Undergraduate Scholarship Applications are now
available. Must be a RI Resident and in second year of college. Call Karen Pilla –
274-1033 or email [email protected] Deadline for submitting applications is
April 1, 2016
Varoujan and Rose V. Karentz Scholarhip Fund:
Details and information will be forthcoming soon.
The Scholarship Committee of Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Church, is
pleased to announce that applications are now available for the Charles
Yaghoobian, Jr. Scholarship Grants for 2016. Scholarship Grants will be
awarded to qualified members of all three Armenian Churches in RI. Applicants
must be dues paying members of their church. Scholarships are limited for up to
3 years only. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for consideration.
For an application and a list of eligibility requirements you may contact: Nathalie
Yaghoobian, 353-2488. The deadline to submit completed application and all
documentation is April 1, 2016.
The Daughters of Vartan is proud to announce its first scholarship offering for
college students. The purpose of this fund is to grant merit based scholarships to
Rhode Island students for study at institutions of higher education beyond the
secondary level who:
(1) have demonstrated academic capabilities;
(2) are members of and participants in the Armenian Church;
(3) have shown potential to contribute to society.
All decisions in regard to scholarship applications and the amount of the award, if
any, are entirely at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.
Scholarship awards from the Daughters of Vartan are limited to Rhode Island
students who are: (1) persons or descendants of persons who are Armenian by
national origin or descent; and (2) who are members of an Armenian Church.
If you are a member of the above groups, you are invited to apply by furnishing
the Daughters of Vartan with the following forms and information:
1) The attached application completed by you and your parents or
guardians as appropriate.
2) Certification from your church that you are a member
3) Official transcripts of academic grades for at least the past
two semesters that are available.
4) An autobiographical sketch of yourself, including future
ambitions, goals and dreams.
5) Two letters of recommendation
6) A resume including awards, extracurricular activities, and
positions held
Copies of the application are available in our Church Office
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Paul O. and Mary Boghossian Memorial Trust Scholarship Awards scholarships
for study at institutions of higher education beyond the secondary level to RI
students who demonstrate: financial need, academic capability; and potential to
contribute to the USA and its form of government.
Scholarship awards from the Trust are limited to RI students from any one of the
following groups :
1) Residents of Kent, Newport or Washington Counties in the state of RI;
or
2) Members and former members of the Kent County branch of the YMCA in
the City of Warwick; or
3) Members and former members of the Pawtucket Boys & Girls Club, in the
city of Pawtucket; or
4) Members or descendants of a member of Park Place Congregational
Church, in the city of Pawtucket; or
5) Persons or descendants of persons who are Armenian by national origin or
descent
All decisions pertaining to scholarship applications and awards are made by a
Scholarship Committee composed of individuals independent of the Boghossian
Family and Bank of America, N.A., the Corporate Trustee.
For questions regarding the scholarship process
please contact Ms. Dian Parker Quinn at 617-434-6454 or
Copies of the application are available in our Church Office
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From the January 28th issue of Crossroads
CATHOLICOS ARAM’S YEAR OF SERVICE MESSAGE WILL BE READ IN PARISHES THIS SUNDAY His Holiness' message will be read this Sunday,
January 31st due to last week's snow storm
His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, has declared 2016 as the “Year of Service.” In his Pontifical Message, which will be read in most of our parishes this Sunday, January 24, the Catholicos writes about the vital role of service and describes service as the “Essence of the Christian Faith.” He goes on to show the depiction of service in the Bible and in the writings of the Church Fathers, as well as the role of service as an obligation and duty of all Christians. His Holiness writes, “By declaring the current year The Year of Service, we want to remind our people that it is necessary to participate with great dedication in our nation’s noble work, with the brave knowledge that God will bless our service, and history will remember and honor not what we had, but that which we gave, not our beautiful words, but our good deeds.”
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HOLY VOSKIAN PRIESTS Today, Thursday, January 28, the Armenian Church remembers the Voskian priests—five men who were sent to Rome as ambassadors by the Armenian king, Sanadrook. On the road to Rome they met the Apostle Thaddeus who converted and baptized them. The
leader of the five was named Voski. They lived in the mountain s as hermits for forty years, after which they preached to the Royal Court. They were martyred in 107 AD.
ST. SAHAG BARTEV
This Saturday, January 29, the Armenian Church commemorates Catholicos Sahag (Isaac) Bartev, a strong and great leader who is recognized as one of the greatest saints of the Armenian Church. His great accomplishments, even during very
difficult political situations, secured the survival of the Armenian nation.
He was the son of St. Nerses the Great and a descendant of St. Gregory the Illuminator. Orphaned at an early age, he nevertheless received an excellent literary education, especially in eastern languages. He was the one who encouraged and supported Mesrob Mashdots in the creation of the Armenian alphabet. Soon after this great event Catholicos Sahag began the first translation of the Bible and he led and guided the vast body of works that were translated into Armenian, thus creating Armenia’s “Golden Age of Literature.” He was an ardent believer in education and ecclesiastical discipline and canon law. He is recognized as the one who kept Armenia eccle4siastically and nationally autonomous.
St. Sahag is believed to have died in 437 at an advanced age of 89 (some sources claim much older). With the death of Catholicos Sahag Bartev the line of St. Gregory the Illuminator came to an end.
STS. GHEVONT AND PRIESTS
This Tuesday, February 2, the Armenian Church commemorates the Feast of the Holy Ghevontian (Leontine) priests. After the battle of Vartanantz, a group of priests and deacons was abducted by the Persian king and imprisoned, tortured and martyred. Ghevont is revered as the leader of the group because he was an advisor to Vartan Mamigonian, and was remembered for the inspiring message he delivered on the eve of the battle of Avarayr. Ghevont, who was highly educated, assisted Sahag and Mesrob in translating the Bible into Armenian.
The Ghevontian Fathers, martyred in 454 are: Catholicos Hovsep; Bishops Sahag and Tatig; Priests Ghevont, Moushegh, Arshen, Manuel, Abraham, and Khoren; Deacons Kachach and Abraham.
SYRIAN ARMENIAN COMMUNITY NEEDS OUR HELP MORE THAN EVER
The crisis in Syria requires our financial assistance. Please keep this community in your prayers, your hearts, and your pocketbooks.
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET OUR ONGOING RELIEF EFFORTS FOR THE
ARMENIAN COMMUNITY IN SYRIA WHERE CONDITIONS ARE BECOMING INCREASINGLY MORE DIFFICULT.
THE NEED IS REAL. THE NEED IS GREAT.
DONATIONS TO THE FUND FOR SYRIAN ARMENIAN RELIEF CAN BE
MADE BY MAILING YOUR DONATION TO: Armenian Prelacy 138 E. 39th Street
New York, NY 10016 Checks payable to: Armenian Apostolic Church of America
(Memo: Syrian Armenian Relief)
Thank you for your help
This Saturday Evening --- January 31st [rescheduled due to the snow storm]
The Christian Education Committee
is excited to invite all the young adults of our community
to become a part of these wonderful fellowships:
High School Bible Study and Fellowship
First Meeting: Friday, January 29
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Fermanian Hall
Ages: All High School Students
Group Leader: Der Kapriel
Young Adult Bible Study and Fellowship
First Meeting: Thursday, February 4
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Fermanian Hall
Ages: 18-30
Group Leader: Michael Markarian
Come and enjoy the opportunity to be with your peers in a supportive setting as you:
Get to know God’s word better
Discuss Jesus’ direction for your life
Experience how Jesus answers the questions of your heart
Find God’s answers to daily issues
Develop a closer personal relationship with Jesus
Social activities will also be planned for each group, giving everyone the chance to get to
know one another better while having some fun.
During the first meeting of each group, the members will decide which day and time is best to
meet in the future. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please call the church office at
401-831-6399.
This Sunday
Annual Vartanantz Celebration Dinner
and Program under the auspices of
His Grace, Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian
hosted by
Ladies' Guild and Men's Club of Sts. Vartanantz Church
Sunday, February 7, 2016
immediately following the Divine Liturgy in Aramian Auditorium
Seating is limited to first 120 people
Attendance is by Reservation only which can be made by calling
Jean Goshgarian Michael at 499-9341 No Reservations Accepted after Sunday, January 31st.
Dinner Menu Boneless Stuffed Breast of Chicken
Bulghur Pilaf Roasted Vegetables
Salad Dessert
Coffee and Soda
General Admission -- $20 Children under 12 -- $10
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