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 Exaltation of the Holy Cross Sunday, September 13, 2015 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
Sts. Vartanantz Church welcomes Autumn Rose Marseglia daughter of Vincent and Erica Silva Marseglia Baptized September 5, 2015 Godfather: Mario Marseglia May God bless you, Autumn and may God keep you in His care always.
Providence Hosts and Wins the 83rd Annual AYF Olympics Providence's Hagop Taraksian takes 1st place in Tennis Providence Swim Team Alumni Night King Varoujan Karentz Peter Tashjian, and Alexan Topalian accepting the Varadian Spirit Award for their grandfather, Kacheg Topalian with Anahid Varadian, Maro Varadian Kachadourian and Sylvia Varadian Garry Giragosian accepting Varadian Spirit Award for the late Penny Atamian Giragosian
The Games
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exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God. (On Page 1051 in your Bible) EPISTLE Galatians 6:14-18 May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is a new creation. Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, even to the Israel of God. Finally, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen. (On Page 1155 in your Bible) There will be no Requiem Service on September 13th as we are celebrating Exaltation of the Holy Cross REQUIEM SERVICE September 20, 2015 Khachig "Joseph" Nezamian --- Fortieth Day Remembrance Harry Ahilijanian Ghazaros and Amas Aproian Mitchell, Rose and Mitchell Jr. Asadorian Attarian and Ward Families Armenag and Charles Avakian Mary Babigian
Lousaper, Boghos, Bedros and Dolores Bahian Margaret Bargamian Cora Bedigian, and Varther and Hovanes Markarian Persape and Yeghishe Bedrosian Leon Ray Caprielian Damerdjian Family Vartan Donabedian Sirpouhie, Yervant, Hagop Jack, Gabriel and Rose Hagopian, and Martha Kaprielian Ani Krikorian Jackson Harbesima Karaouglian Edward Ervant and Lillian Kasparian Harry, Nazalie and Dr. Gabriel Kojoian Michael Kroian Cerna Mabel and Benjamin Najarian Dickran and Rose Toufanian Stephen Jay Varadian Joyce Vinacco Vartkes Zadourian James Zamiara *************************************************************** Please remember to remit your 2015 Membership Dues/Stewardship ***************************************************************
CALENDAR of EVENTS Church Winter Schedule resumes this Sunday Soorp Badarak starts at 10 am This Saturday, September 12, 2015 Mourad Armenian School Registration & Classes Resume This Sunday, September 13, 2015 Church "Regular Schedule" resumes Morning Service - 9:30 am Divine Liturgy - 10 am Sunday School Registration, Breakfast, & Classes Resume Sunday & Armenian School Teacher Dedication Service Annual Church Membership Meeting - Part 1
Sunday, September 27, 2015 Elections for Board of Trustees and NRA Delegates 10 am Annual Church Membership Meeting - Part 2 Your 2015 Membership Dues must be paid in order for you to be eligible to vote Sunday, October 4, 2015 His Eminence, Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, Prelate of the Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church, will celebrate the Divine Liturgy and ordain as Ouraragir Hagop Taraksian, Harout Tashian and Shant Eghian, and as Tbir Michael Simonian, Givan Baghsarian and Aram Baghsarian. A Special Dinner honoring Ms. Mary Fermanian for her many years of service as the Director of our Sunday School will follow in Aramian Auditorium. Visit our website for updated Church News http://www.stsvartanantzchurch.org
From the September 10th issue of Crossroads EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS A reliquary from the Cilician Treasures Museum in Antelias, Lebanon containing a piece of the Holy Cross. This Sunday, September 13, the Armenian Church commemorates the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Khachverats), which is the last of the five Tabernacle Feasts observed by the Armenian Church during the liturgical year. This holiday is a celebration of the Holy Cross and is commemorated by most Christian churches on September 14. The Armenian Church celebrates it on the Sunday closest to the 14th. It is the oldest of the feasts devoted to the cross. The cross, once a means of death for criminals, gradually became the dominant symbol of the Christian world, an object of reverence and worship, and symbol of triumph over death. Christ s apostle St James, Patriarch of Jerusalem, elevated the Holy Cross during a religious ceremony chanting the hymn, Khachee oh Krisdos Yergeer Bakanemk, (To Your Cross We Bow), thus accepting the cross as a symbol of salvation and an object of utmost veneration. James was later martyred in Jerusalem, and upon his grave stands the expansive Armenian monastery of St. James in Jerusalem. There are four feasts devoted to the cross in the Armenian liturgical calendar, with the Exaltation being the most important. The other three are: Apparition of the Holy Cross; Holy Cross of Varak; and Discovery of the Cross. Each of these four holidays devoted to the Holy Cross are related to the life and the salvific work of our Lord. The ceremony for the Exaltation begins with the decoration of the Cross with sweet basil (rehan), a sign of royalty, and also as a symbol of the living cross that is carried through the church by the priest, deacons, altar servers, and choir in a procession. After the Bible readings, the officiating priest lifts the Cross and makes the sign of the Cross, and blesses the four corners of the world (Andastan service), asking God s
blessings and bounties for the prosperity of the Armenian Church and for the fruitfulness of the land and all the holy places and their inhabitants. The Khachveratz ceremony was prepared by Catholicos Sahag Dzoraporetsi (677-703). He also composed the hymn that is sung on this day. As with other Tabernacle Feasts, the Exaltation is preceded with a period of fasting (Monday to Friday), and followed by a memorial day (Merelotz). Name day commemorations this Sunday include: Khatchadour, Khatchig, Khatcherets, Rehan, Khatchkhatoun, Khachouhi, Khatchperouhi, Khosrov, Khosrovanoush, Khrosrovitoukhd, and Nshan. MONDAY IS MEMORIAL DAY The day after the five Tabernacle Feasts is a Memorial Day in the Armenian Liturgical Calendar. Traditionally the Divine Liturgy is celebrated on this day and the faithful go to the cemeteries where graves are blessed to honor the memory of their departed loved ones. Remembering the dead is an important ritual for the living. In a sense it is an act of faith and love, not meant necessarily to achieve understanding or bring healing. It is simply to remember, as we are doing this week with the remembrances of September 11, 2001. 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 ON LINE. TO DONATE NOW CLICK HERE AND SELECT SYRIAN ARMENIAN RELIEF IN THE MENU. OR IF YOU PREFER YOU MAY MAIL 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
Mourad Armenian School Registration and Opening Day for the 2015-2016 School Year Saturday, September 12, 2015 starting at 9 am Registration followed by the resumption of Classes Please come and enroll your children. Give them the opportunity to learn the Armenian Language and Heritage STS. VARTANANTZ ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL INVITES YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TO BREAKFAST! Sunday, September 13, 2015 9:30am-10:45am in the Church Hall Followed by a welcoming activity Registration for PreK-8 th Grade Learn more about our Christian Education Program and meet the staff! Parents Committee Sign up