Archpriest Father Gomidas Baghsarian -- Pastor Reverend Father Kapriel Nazarian -- Assistant Pastor Sts. Vartanantz Church WEEKLY BULLETIN 402 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909 Office: 831-6399 Fax: 351-4418 Email: info@stsvartanantzchurch.org Website: stsvartanantzchurch.org Fifth Day of the Fast of the Nativity Sunday, January 3, 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
Happy ÞÝáñѳõñ Üáñ î³ñç»õ êáõñµ ÌÝáõݹ New Year and a Blessed Nativity ****************************************************************************** Please Join Us A special New Year s Day Morning Service will be celebrated this Friday, January 1 st starting at 11 am. Please make an effort to join us in prayer as we begin this New Year, 2016. ******************************************************************************
Caroling at Capital Ridge On Sunday, December 27 th, A group of Our Sunday School students, teachers and parents visited the Capitol Ridge Assisted Living Facility to sing Christmas carols and narrate the story of Jesus' birth. Some of our parishioners who reside at Capital Ridge
Ôàôβê (22:24-30) ²ß³Ï»ñïÝ»ñáõÝ Ù ç í ͳ»ó³õ à Çñ»ÝóÙ á±í åçïç ÝϳïáõÇ Ù ÍÁ ÚÇëáõë ³ÝáÝó Áë³õ. ²½»ñáõ ó ³õáñÝ»ñ ÏÁ ïçñ»ý Çñ»Ýó ÅáÕáíáõñ¹Ý»ñáõÝ íñ³û»õ ÇßËáÕÝ»ñÁ µ³ñ»ñ³ñ ÏÁ ÏáãáõÇÝ Çñ»Ýó Ñå³ï³ÏÝ»ñáõÝ ÏáÕÙ ³Ûó Ó»ñ å³ñ³ ³ÛÇÝ ³Û¹å ë å ïù ã ÁÉÉ³Û Àݹѳϳñ³ÏÁ, Ó»ñ Ù ç Ý ³Ù»Ý Ý Ù ÍÁ ÃáÕ ³Ù»Ý Ý å½ïçïçý å ë ÁÉɳÛ,»õ ³é³çÝáñ¹Á ëå³ë³õáñçý å ë à±í Ù»ÍÁ. ë»õ³ý Ýëïá±ÕÁ à ëå³ë³õáñá ²Ýßáõßï áñ ë»õ³ý ÝëïáÕÁ ³Û½»ë Ó»ñ Ù ç ëå³ë³õáñç å ë»ù áõù ÙÇßï ùáíë ÙݳóÇù áñóáõãçõýý»ñáõë ÁÝóóùÇÝ.»õ»ë ³Ñ³ ÏÁ Ëáëï³Ý³Ù ó ³õáñáõÃÇõÝ ï³é Ó»½Ç, ÇÝãå ë гÛñë ÇÝÍÇ ï³é Ëáëï³ó³õ ÆÙ ë»õ³ý ë åçïç áõï ù áõ ËÙ ù Ç٠ó ³õáñáõû³Ýë Ù ç,»õ åçïç µ³½ùçù ³Ñ»ñáõ íñ³û ¹³ï»Éáõ ѳٳñ Æëñ³Û ÉÇ ï³ëý»ñïáõ ó»õ»ñá GOSPEL Luke 22: 24-30 Also a dispute arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest. Jesus said to them, The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves. For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who is at the table? But I am among you as one who serves. You are those who have stood by me in my trials. And I confer on you a kingdom, just as my Father conferred one on me, so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. (On Page 1044 in your Bible) EPISTLE Hebrews 13:18-25 Pray for us. We are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way. I particularly urge you to pray so that I may be restored to you soon.
May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Brothers, I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written you only a short letter. I want you to know that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you. Greet all your leaders and all God s people. Those from Italy send you their greetings. Grace be with you all. (On Page 1194 in your Bible) Altar Candles are donated in Loving Memory of Steven Stepanian by Margaret Stepanian Flowers for the Altars and Sanctuary were donated by The Ararat Association
REQUIEM SERVICE January 3, 2015 Charles and Mary Apkarian Rose Dolbashian Antranig "Tony" Giragosian Mary, Paul and Zartig Goshgarian, and Hripseme and Melkon Boranian Anne Kimatian George Marashian Vartanoush Melkonian and Virginia Emerian Vartouhie Odian John Panosian Gilbert Pinto Bedros, Sharbel and Vartouhie Shamlian, Alice Takvor, and Shnorick Bashian Steven Stepanian Roupen Zeytoundjian Margaret Zorabedian REQUIEM SERVICE January 10, 2016 Deceased Armenians of the Baku Massacres Aznev Nalbandian Berberian and Palazoon Nalbandian Vartouhie and Anthony Donabedian
Aroussiag Garabedian Penelope Ann Giragosian Victoria Hagopian Partog and Mariam Karolian, and Krikor and Sulton Topalian Sarkis Kibarian Marion Malian Edward Malikian Sherry Bedrosian Micheletti CALENDAR of EVENTS Please Join Us for Adult Bible Study Monday Evenings at 7 pm Choreg and Kufta are now available for purchase after the Divine Liturgy This Friday, January 1, 2016 Special New Year s Day Morning Service 11 am This Saturday, January 2, 2016 Holy Communion for Armenian & Sunday School Students and Adults 10am followed by Fellowship hosted by our Ladies Guild
This Sunday, January 3, 2016 Christmas Concert at Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Church 1:30pm with the participation of our Parishioners as Soloists -- Joanne Mouradjian and Debra Takian Pjojian Tuesday, January 5, 2016 Armenian Christmas Eve Evening Service 6:30 pm Reading from the Book of Daniel 7 pm Divine Liturgy "Soorp Badarak" 7:15 pm Wednesday, January 6, 2016 Armenian Christmas Services Divine Liturgy "Soorp Badarak" 10:30 am Godfather of the Cross: Michael Simonian followed by Fellowship hosted by our Ladies Guild Friday, January 8, 2016 Retirement Reception honoring RI Family Court Chief Judge Haiganush R. Bedrosian Providence Marriott For info and tickets, contact Lillibeth Kooloian 401-640-2646 Tickets must be purchased before December 31st
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.
From the December 31st issue of Crossroads THE HOLY FATHERS This Saturday, January 2, the Armenian Church commemorates the Holy Fathers Basil, Gregory of Nyssa, Sylvester of Rome, and Ephrem the Syrian. St. Basil, called the Great, was an exceptional leader who helped spread Christianity. At the age of 26 he gave up his wealth and became a monk and dedicated his life to serve the people by establishing hospitals, hostels, and public kitchens to feed the needy. He was a talented writer and many of his prayers are used in the Armenian Church and other eastern churches. At a time when a solitary life of a hermit was considered to be spiritual, he instead urged monastic communities believing that no one is totally selfsufficient. St. Gregory of Nyssa was the younger brother of Basil, and friend of Gregory of Nazianus. He was educated in Athens and influenced by the writings of Origen and Plato. He was a professor of rhetoric, but became disillusioned with his life as a teacher and became a priest. He served as Bishop of Nyssa and Archbishop of Sebastia. St. Sylvester served as the Bishop of Rome during the era of Constantine for more than twenty years. During the time of his service many great churches were built. He took part in the negotiations concerning Arianism at the Council of Nicaea. St. Ephrem the Syrian lived in Mesopotamia (Syria) during his entire life. He was baptized at age 18 and he served under St. James of Nisibis. He is credited for introducing hymns in public worship services. He visited St. Basil in Caesarea and upon his return he helped ease the famine during the winter of 372-73 by distributing food and money to the poor and needy. He was a prolific writer and his work, written in Syriac, was immediately translated into Greek, Armenian, and Latin.
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
Schedule for Armenian Christmas Saturday, January 2, 2016 Holy Communion for Armenian and Sunday School Students and Adults 10:00 am followed by Fellowship hosted by our Ladies Guild Tuesday, January 5, 2016 Armenian Christmas Eve Services beginning at 6:30 pm Wednesday, January 6, 2016 Armenian Christmas Soorp Badarak 10:30 am Blessing of the Holy Water Godfather of the Cross Michael Simonian 12 noon followed by Fellowship hosted by our Ladies Guild
****************************************************************************** Christmas Concert featuring special performances by our parishioners... Joanne Mouradjian and Debra Takian Pjojian Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 1:30 pm Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Church