LOVSAPYR LOOSAPER
Sovrp Bydros Ha3asdanya3x Ygy.yxi ST. P ETER A RMENIAN C HURCH 100 T ROY -SCHENECTADY R OAD , PO B OX 196, W ATERVLIET , NY 12189 JULY -OCTOBER 2014
St. Peter Armenian Apostolic Church 100 Troy-Schenectady Road, P.O. Box 196 Watervliet, NY 12189 Phone: (518) 274-3673 ~ Fax: (518) 274-3103 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.stpeterarmenianchurch.com * Join us on facebook *
SUNDAY WORSHIP: Morning Services 9:15 a.m. **NEW** Sunday School & Adult Christian Ed Class 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m. Rev. Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian , Parish Priest Robert Bedian 808 Red Oak Drive 2 Carol Place Niskayuna, NY 12309 377-7448 Wynantskill, NY 12198 283-9110 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Gilbert Chorbajian , Chairman Leon Kaiser 6011 Baneberry Drive 81 Old Coach Road Schenectady, NY 12303 356-5363 Clifton Park, NY 12065 383-3266 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Yervant Kutchukian, Vice Chairman Willard Martin 2003 Brookview Road 90 Wagon W. Trail Castleton-on-Hudson, NY 12033 732-7486 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 587-4706 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] R. Paul Moroukian, Jr., Treasurer William T. Nevins, Jr. 9 Kimberly Court 43 Wolfert Avenue Niskayuna, NY 12309 785-1766 Menands, NY 12204 465-9409 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] John ‘Frenchie’ Ekmalian , Assistant Treasurer Daniel O’Keefe 11B Ledgewood Drive 63 Corrit Drive Albany, NY 12205 421-1970 Delmar, NY 12054 E-mail: [email protected] Ronald P. Kaiser , Secretary 11 Clove Court Michael Scaringe Clifton Park, NY 12065 371-2809 26 Bosher Drive E-mail: [email protected] Albany, NY 12205 225-4174 E-mail: [email protected] Breann Parseghian, Assistant Secretary 54 Spruce Street Clifton Park, NY 12065 371-4258 E-mail: [email protected] OFFICE HOURS: Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
DIOCESAN DELEGATES: Edward A. Belemjian Charles Tutunjian 10 Orchard Grove 9 Dyke Road Loudonville, NY 12211 465-3029 Latham, NY 12110 785-9423 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
CHURCH ORGANIZATION CONTACTS : PARISH COUNCIL LIAISON : ACYOA Jrs. Lena Guleserian-Hoglund . . 227-1979 Yervant Kutchukian ACYOA Srs. Jonathan Dadekian ...... 346-1819 Yervant Kutchukian Armenian School Anahid Altounian ...... 463-2625 Charles Tutunjian Bible Study Elsie Vozzy ...... 373-0242 Yervant Kutchukian Choir Director Dn. Rafi Topalian ...... 272-2000 Ron Kaiser St. Peter Adult Fellowship Ara Baligian ...... 279-3583 Edward Belemjian Sunday School Yn. Paulette Doudoukjian. . 505-9893 Leon Kaiser Women’s Guild Sharon Foley ...... 427-8594 Breann Parseghian All articles must be submitted on a timely basis by following the “Schedule for Publication” listed below:
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER SCHEDULE FOR PUBLICATION
Articles Deadline Monday, November 17 Typing and Proofreading Mon, Nov 17 - Fri, Dec 5 To Printer Friday, December 5 Mailing Wednesday, December 10
The Loosaper constitutes a vital and an historical record of the life of the St. Peter Church Community. Therefore, it is important to make every effort to preserve and maintain the continuity of this publication. In order to do this, we need help. Any parishioner interested in being a reporter or assisting the editorial staff with this publication should call the church office. Church Secretary, Lori Payette, is responsible for compiling and typing this issue. A volunteer group performs editorial tasks such as: proofreading, layout, writing, and editing of articles. All materials submitted are subject to editing by the Editorial Staff. The mailing of the Loosaper is also handled by volunteers. If you find errors in this edition of the Loosaper, please understand that, while perfection is always our goal, it is one that may remain forever beyond our reach!
CURRENT VOLUNTEER STAFF: Editorial: Yn. Paulette Doudoukjian & Joyce Kenosian Photographers: Maria Derian & Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian Please forward all articles to the church office.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS This is the general format that is followed for each issue of the Loosaper . However, not all of the following topics may be included in this current issue.
I. Diocesan News
II. Pastoral Comments
III. Parish Council Report
IV. Church Organization News: ACYOA, Armenian School, St. Peter Adult Fellowship, Sunday School, Women’s Guild
V. Parish Community News: Sacraments and Rites such as: Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals, Hokehankists, etc. Altar Candles & Flowers Special Donations, In Lieu of Flowers Donations, Fellowship Hour, Announcements, etc.
VI. Der Garen’s Column
VII. Community News
VIII. Cultural News
IX. National/International News
X. Announcements
XI. Advertisements
If you are not already doing so, consider having your copy of Loosaper delivered to your e-mail address rather than your postal address; thereby reducing the amount of paper used while saving the church money in printing and distribution costs. Contact the church office to make the switch!
. . . Rev. Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian Think Orange !!??!!
How do you make the color Orange? You need the primary colors of Yellow and Red to make Orange. Yellow = The Church Red = The Family And when you mix them together, you make Orange. Orange is blending two great institutions and creating something new, something different. However, you NEED both the Yellow (The Church) and the Red (The Family) to create the new color — Orange. When you ponder these thoughts as you read this article - think about creating Orange. Join us at St. Peter Armenian Church. Orange is making a splash! We have new ideas and concepts on Sundays. 9:30am - Sunday School & Adult Christian Education 10:00am - We all worship together during the Divine Liturgy 11:30am(ish) - We finish our Liturgy/Worship. Check out the Fall Preview in this issue to see more exciting activities at church. Also, please read the Sunday School Superintendent's Loosaper article. It goes into great detail about this year's changes. Think Orange - Become Orange - Enjoy Orange God bless you always, Fr. Stepanos
As we reflected on the one-year anniversary of Fr. Garen's passing on June 27, 2013, I asked one of our St. Peter summer interns, Peter Topalian, to prepare a message about Fr. Garen. I gave Peter some of Fr. Garen's books to read and asked him to choose a quote and write a brief reflection. The following was prepared by Peter in honor of our dear Fr. Garen. Dear St. Peter Armenian Church Family and Friends, It has been a year since Father Garen's passing, and we will continue to remember his teachings and impact on our community. Father Garen was a very humble priest. He would always go out of his way to help others. His sermons were always from the heart, taken from everyday life, and were very straight forward. In Father Garen's second book (written in 1995), I Want The Best: Said The Lord , he explained "During the Divine Liturgy, immediately before the chant of 'Holy, Holy,' the priest reads a private prayer in which the following words appear: 'And Our Lord Jesus Christ transformed the earth into heavens.' We Christians are a blessed people unto God. We believe that our Lord Jesus Christ, among the multitudes of His miracles, performed also the miracle of transforming our universe into heavens, thus filling us with His abundant blessings and graces." Father Garen believed that we were given blessings and graces by Jesus Christ to teach others. Let us keep him alive in our hearts and souls by teaching others the blessings of God.
Parish Council Message
As we quickly move into fall, I want to take a moment to reflect back on the summer at St. Peter Armenian Church. It began as it usually does with our Armenian Festival. The 2013 event marked a big leap forward with live music, reorganized facilities, and a revamped menu. This year’s Festival built upon that momentum and seemed to attract an even larger crowd from outside our community (the beautiful weather didn’t hurt either!). Special thanks to Chuck Tutunjian and Bill Nevins for again co-chairing the event, as well as to all of the volunteers who dedicated their time and talents for this annual celebration of Armenian culture and heritage. This summer also marked a period of great progress with our building renovation projects. If you recall, last year we embarked on an extensive project to repaint the sanctuary of the church. At this year’s Parish Assembly, we identified as the next two areas for improvement: 1. Repair the persistent leaks in the church’s four flat roofs; and 2. Address the electrical issues that had greatly reduced the available lighting in the parking lot. We received permission from the parish, with a vote of approval at the Assembly in March, to spend $45,000 from the Building Fund on these two projects. The Council received four bids from commercial roofing contractors, and after comparing prices, references, and even getting input from an architect, we bid out the work to Tri-City Roofers. By all accounts, Tri-City displayed a high level of professionalism and skill, and I’m happy to report that there have been no roof-related leaks since the project’s completion. The task of addressing the lighting in the parking lot was more complex because of the variety of problems presented. The electrician found problems ranging from underground shortages to places where mice had eaten through the wires, which made the work more time-intensive. Those issues have now been resolved and all lights are working in the main parking lot and along the driveway, including the light that shines upon the cross on top of the church. I’m pleased to share with you that the total cost for both projects was just under $40,000, approximately $5,000 less than we had budgeted. Special thanks go to Bob Bedian and Frenchie Ekmalian of the Parish Council Building Committee for overseeing the bidding process for both projects, monitoring the work, and ensuring that the work was performed to our satisfaction. The completion of these three projects have provided much needed improvements to the infrastructure of the church, but we don’t want to stop here. Looking ahead, we are assembling a committee to review and propose enhancements to the Gdanian Auditorium, ensuring it continues to serve the parish’s needs for years to come. We are blessed with a wonderful church building, but it requires time, resources, and money to maintain. With God’s help and the parish’s support, we can not only do that but also move things forward so that this building is not only a house of worship, but a home for all who enter it. Gil Chorbajian Parish Council Chairman Photo Gallery . . . Photo Gallery
Armenian School & Sunday School closing exercises, June 1.
St. Peter Church youth participate at St. Vartan Camp, August 2014
Fr. Yeprem Kelegian and St. Nersess Seminarians participate in services at St. Peter Armenian Church, September 7. Church Organization News Sunday School NEW ‘TRADITIONAL’ SUNDAY SCHOOL FORMAT
The Sunday School year has begun and what an exciting “Orange” year we have planned! By now, all of you probably have heard about our new format of beginning Sunday School classes at 9:30 a.m. while also offering a simultaneous Adult Christian Education class. Then by 10:00 a.m., everyone is in the Sanctuary participating and worshipping in service together. We will be trying this format for four solid months. During this time, we hope and pray that every family gives this new time and format a chance by arriving on time!
But why are we doing this? If you weren’t at orientation on September 7, then allow me to say that while this may seem new, rather it’s something very traditional that the entire community – all generations – worship together as Christ intended. Additionally, studies show how attending Church as a family increases average life expectancy by eight years; reduces a child’s use and risk from alcohol, tobacco and drugs; improves a child’s attitude at school and increases their school participation; reduces their risk for committing a crime; and so much more. Also by attending Church as a family, it statistically improves the odds that children will lead an active church life in their adult years.
So, St. Peter Family, let’s do this . . . for the sake of our children and the future of the Armenian Church!
We hope that you consider joining us in this new format by either participating in the Adult Christian Education classes, and/or by bringing your child(ren) to Sunday School.
For our Sunday School classes, grades this year will include: · Pre-K / Kindergarten Combo · 1st & 2 nd Grade Combo · 3rd & 4 th Grade Combo · 5th & 6 th Grade Combo · 7th * 8 th Grade Combo · High School
For our Adult Christian Education classes, here are the monthly topics and instructors: · SEPTEMBER: Badarak/Divine Liturgy - Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian · OCTOBER: Scripture in the Armenian Church - Elsie Vozzy · NOVEMBER: Church Theology/Spirituality - Dn. Yervant Kutchukian · DECEMBER: Armenian Church History – Dr. Ara Kayayan
There is a $20 fee for students to cover the cost of materials, but the Adult Christian Education classes will be free during this four-month trial.
We also have some exciting and fun social activities planned for our Sunday School group throughout the year, including a fall apple-picking outing, hosting a lunch for our community, and the ever-popular bowling! Contact [email protected] or give me a call at 518-505-9893 to find out more. We welcome your participation! Sincerely, Paulette Doudoukjian Sunday School Superintendent
ST. PETER ARMENIAN CHURCH…. We are painting the Church “Orange” this school year
Why Orange?
The Church is yellow…
The Family is red…
Red and yellow are primary colors which, when mixed together, result in Orange, a secondary color. Orange is a vibrant, energetic, healthy color.
Families and the Church are each working hard to build faith in our children. However, we must combine and synchronize our individual efforts. If you paint with only red, you will get what only red can create; if you paint with only yellow, you get what only yellow can create. Painting with both red and yellow simultaneously, you get new possibilities, fresh solutions and vibrant outcomes!
So imagine the possibilities when Church (yellow) and Family (red) combine? Together, we can raise vibrant, energetic, healthy children with a strong faith foundation that will ultimately help them navigate life.
“When you think orange, you see how two combined influences make a greater impact than just two influences,” Reggie Joiner, author of “Think Orange.”
More details on “Think Orange” will follow throughout the year; however, if you have the time, please purchase and read “Think Orange” by Reggie Joiner to learn more about this concept.
Why 9:30 am?
Simple… as mentioned, our goal is to create an ORANGE community of faithful. We must do this TOGETHER.
There are numerous studies showing the long-term benefits of families attending Church together. This is what Christ intended… to break bread – communion – together each and every time the Divine Liturgy is celebrated. This cannot be accomplished by holding Sunday School classes at the same time the Badarak is being celebrated. Also, ongoing Christian Education for all ages is essential throughout every stage of life.
So recognizing all that, we intend to devote 30 solid minutes each Sunday – starting at 9:30 a.m. sharp -- in lessons on our faith, culture, and heritage for all ages . Thus, one step towards creating a beautiful ORANGE community!
WELCOME TO THE YEAR OF ORANGE!
Armenian School St. Peter Armenian School classes will begin on Friday, September 26 at 6:30 p.m. Registration will be held that evening followed by language lessons. Refreshments will be served. We invite all former students and new prospective students to attend. The Armenian School is where children will learn our unique and millennia-old, beautiful language, and where they will connect with our church, history, music and heritage. Classes will be held on Friday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m. until November when classes will move to Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. For more information on the Armenian School, contact Ara Kayayan at (518) 475-0471. Z u l a l C o n c e r t The Armenian School and the St. Peter Church Parish Council will host a concert at the church on Sunday, October 19 at 1:00 p.m. featuring the a cappella group "Zulal." For those of you who may recall, this group performed at our church in January 2009. Please join us as we welcome them back by popular demand. Prior to the concert, all are also invited to attend a coffee hour reception to be held in the Gdanian Auditorium immediately following worship services that morning. This will be a beautiful concert and a celebration of traditional Armenian music sang with the unique style of Zulal. DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT! Please make sure to invite your friends and family. Tickets are $20 each for adults: $10 for youth ages 13-17; free for children under age 13. Sponsors are also needed to make this concert a success. Sponsorship opportunity is available at $100. Sponsors will receive two concert tickets and reserved seating. For more information on purchasing tickets and/or sponsorship opportunities, contact the church office at (518) 274-3673 or Ara Kayayan at (518) 475-0471. For more information on the music of Zulal, visit their website at www.zulal.org.
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St. Peter Adult Fellowship Although the club does not have regular luncheon meetings over the summer months, we did enjoy several activities. In June, the club helped with the salad preparation for the St. Peter Church Annual Armenian Festival. Special thanks to Sherry Edwards who opened her home and back yard in July to club members and friends for an informal summer picnic and a special surprise birthday celebration for her Uncle Dick Terzian. Although the weather was threatening rain, it did not dampen anyone’s spirit and all enjoyed a delightful afternoon. In August, we embarked on our annual trip to the MacHayden Theatre in Chatham. This year we attended the matinee performance of the musical “GUYS AND DOLLS.” Prior to the theater performance we enjoyed a special buffet luncheon at the Winding Brook Country Club in Valatie. On September 10, the club celebrated its 20-year anniversary at the Century House in Latham. Over 25 members and guests enjoyed a sit-down luncheon featuring a beef, fish or chicken entrée. The club’s first chairman, Yeretsgin Zabelle, expressed her pleasure and satisfaction with the progress made over the years Current Chair, Ara Baligian, provided information on the current status of the organization. Secretary, Martin Kenosian, outlined the club’s activities for the remainder of the year. All in attendance were invited to participate in the upcoming activities and events. Our first meeting in October will feature Der Stepanos and his versatility in preparing a variety of pizzas. He is adapt at twirling the pizza dough and could easily have a successful second career as a Pizza Chef extraordinaire! We also invited Gil Payette to return for another presentation on Native American folk lore. We are looking forward to his return visit. Our November meeting will feature a traditional turkey dinner with all the usual trimmings. The program will feature a special reenactment of a typical executive committee meeting in the process of making momentous decisions about the club’s possible activities. In December, for the last monthly luncheon meeting of 2014, we are making plans to celebrate the holiday season again this year at The Desmond in Albany. All our activities, programs and luncheons are open to the community; however, only members are directly contacted by our Calling Committee. Information regarding all our planned activities is provided in the Loosaper as well as in the church bulletins. Please do not hesitate to attend our functions. We would be very pleased and would welcome your interest and participation in any of our club’s activities. Martin Kenosian, Secretary ACYOA Juniors On June 25 and 26, our ACYOA Juniors gathered at church for a first-in-its-kind "Ministry Days." During these two days, the youth of our parish offered outreach to many in our church family by making phone calls, writing letters and notes, and praying for those sick and in need. We also had discussions about what the church is and how we live out our Christian faith in the world. As the parish priest, I was inspired by their love, faith, devotion and sense of Christian outreach. May you too be inspired by the words of our youth (see following pages) who shared their thoughts and feelings as they answered the question, "Why do I come to church and why should others come to church?" We look forward to seeing you one of these Sundays for our Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. When you come to church, you can expect an encounter with God!
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* SAVE THE DATE * ANNUAL HOLIDAY FOOD BAZAAR Hosted by the St. Peter Women’s Guild Saturday & Sunday, December 6 & 7, 2014
Now, back to the baking. On December 6-7, the Women’s Guild will sponsor their Annual Holiday Bazaar. Many Women’s Guild members have already answered the call to volunteer and coordinate the baking projects — we THANK YOU!! These coordinators will be asking for volunteers to assist with the various tasks. You don’t have to be a Guild member to help. We look to everyone in the St. Peter Church family to make this event truly successful. Come one, come all! Mark your calendar now and share the news of this annual event with your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers. It’s a great time to stock up on all those Armenian pastries and specialty dishes for the holidays.
Submitted by, Sharon Foley, Women’s Guild Chairman
2014 Annual Armenian Festival Report
The 2014 annual Armenian Festival hosted by our parish on June 7 th & 8 th was again an amazing success. The main goal of this year’s festival committee was to build on the changes we made in 2013 and improve on the overall process. Most importantly, Mother Nature cooperated for the first time in many years!!! Some of the additions and changes to this year’s event included: Use of electronic sign up for volunteers Improvements to the food service area New layout of the inside food service New game vendors Some things continue to work so well that we can’t change them: Live Armenian music - featuring the John Berberian Ensemble The “Hye Burger” - Armenian Style Burger Expanded Beverage Area - including Armenian Pomegranate Wine Sangria Armenian Style Pork Kebab The Hye Bake Shop - featuring desserts and other treats prepared by the Women’s Guild Other popular items that we continued with this year included: The Paklava Sundae Armenian Dance presentations by the youth Cooking demonstrations Variety of games Assorted Vendors for Armenian gift items and other products Expanded marketing resulted in many first-time festival attendees. This is in keeping with our goal to make the Armenian Festival a truly regional event where we can showcase our church, heritage and, of course, our food! The live Armenian music with the fantastic John Berberian Ensemble continues to add to the atmosphere by entertaining the onlookers and bringing many to their feet to dance.. This festival could not have been a success without all of the volunteers that stepped up to do their part. There are far too many volunteers to thank individually; however special thanks go out to our committee members: Food Preparation – Bill Nevins Bakery Area – Sharon Foley Entertainment – Yn. Paulette Doudoukjian Publicity/Advertising – Gilbert Chorbajian & Rafi Topalian Sponsorship/Raffle – Raffe Moroukian Beverages – John Avakian Barbecue – Bob Bedian & John Ekmalian Volunteers – Holly Dadekian Vendors – Breann Parseghian Facilities – Dan O’Keefe Salad Preparation – Adult Fellowship Congratulations to the following winners of the Apple Raffle prizes: 1st Place: $1,000 Cash option – Rosine Kazanjian 2nd Place: Apple iPad – Liam Nevins 3rd Place: $250 Cash –Mary Panjarjian 4th Place: Basket of Apple Cheer - Betty Roberti Businesses and friends were again given the opportunity to be Festival Sponsors, either by making monetary donations or by donating products and/or services needed for the Festival. The names of all Festival Sponsors were prominently displayed with banners at the Festival and in a Sponsorship Booklet. All their contributions were much appreciated. (See following pages for a complete list.) A very special thank you to our Church Secretary, Lori Payette, for all her hard work in the organization of the Festival. Lori takes care of a great many of the details prior to, during and after the Festival, many of which we are not even aware. We thank Lori for going way beyond the ‘call of duty’ for the benefit of St. Peter Armenian Church. This year’s festival had a net profit of approximately $21,500. Again this year we included some large one-time capital expenses that will be used for future festivals and Church functions. Chuck Tutunjian 2014 Festival Chairman
I would like to thank the Festival Barbecue Team: Commander Yeggie Bedian, Captain Ron Kaiser, Major Will Martin, Corporal Leon Kaiser, and Private Chris Martin for all their hard work and dedication cooking all the kebabs and Hye Burgers during the Festival. I also thank the O’Keefe Family for help with set-up, facilities, and clean up. Gratefully, General Frenchie
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Words of Thanks Dear Family and Friends of St. Peter Church, I thank you for all your prayers, calls, visits, and caring condolence. I am very appreciative and blessed to have the support of our church family. Edward and I shared many wonderful memories together with our church family. May God bless you and your families. Bertha Kazanjian St. Peter Armenian Church ACYOA Jrs. My love and grateful thanks for your prayers of my wellness. It is so much appreciated. Your love, kindness and caring is so forever cherished. Love, Mrs. Virginia Kasparian (CA) Dear Fr. Stepanos, Thank you for your generous donation of $1,290 dated 07/17/2014 to our effort to aid the Armenian community of Syria, in a time of tremendous trial, dislocation, and uncertainty for that country. On behalf of the Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR), I extend my deep gratitude for your generosity. All the proceeds collection through this appeal—100 percent—will go to the relief effort in Syria, to be distributed through the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. Garnik Nanagoulian FAR Executive Director
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Parish Community News Sacraments and Rites Baptisms Emily Sara Barkamian, daughter of Khachik & Kimberleigh (Fish) Barkamian on May 10, 2014. Godfather, Vicken Barkamian; Godmother, Marilyn Ponce; Celebrant, Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian. Annaliese Alexa Hadden, daughter of Joshua & Christine (Lewin) Hadden on July 12, 2014. Godfather, Michael Thorne; Godmother, Jacqueline Lewin; Celebrant, Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian. Mark Samuel Khachadourian , son of Daniel & Alison (Marron) Khachadourian on September 13, 2014. Godfather, Adam Smith Godmother, Yvette Khachadourian; Celebrant, Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian. Funerals Mary Ishkanian entered her eternal rest on May 23, 2014. She is survived by two sons, Richard (Carol) and Ronald Ishkanian; a daughter, Rita Petithory; two grandchildren, Richard (Heather) Petithory and Ani Petithory. The funeral service was conducted at Bryce Funeral Home in Troy by Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian on May 28, 2014. Aram Bajakian entered his eternal rest on June 1, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Helen Lord Bajakian; a daughter, Vicky Bajakian; a son, Greg Bajakian; three grandchildren, Autumn, Kevin, and Samantha. The funeral service was conducted at the Teresian House Chapel in Albany by Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian on June 5, 2014. Alexander K. Arghnian entered his eternal rest on August 17, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Marion Nazarian Arghnian; a son, Michael (Debi) Arghnian; two daughters, Ginny (Andrew) Hyra and Rosanne (Matthew) Shufelt; a sister, Roxie Ciccarelli (MI); seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was conducted at St. Peter Armenian Church by Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian on August 21, 2014. Marion Arghnian entered her eternal rest on September 3, 2014. She is survived by a son, Michael (Debi) Arghnian; two daughters, Ginny (Andrew) Hyra and Rosanne (Matthew) Shufelt; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two sisters, Lucy Krikorian and Doroth Giunta; two brothers, John (Sonya) Nazarian and Greg (Marge) Nazarian; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was conducted at St. Peter Armenian Church by Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian on September 8, 2014. Anne (Mooradian) Moroukian entered her eternal rest on September 25, 2014. She is survived by three sons, Van (Shirley) Moroukian, Michael (Denise) Hart-Moroukian (NH), and Robert (Theresa) Moroukian; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was conducted at St. Peter ArmenianChurch by Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian on September 29, 2014. Karasoonk (40-Day Memorial) May 11, 2014 Very Rev. Fr. Shnork Kasparian - requested by His Eminence Archbishop Khajag Barsamian; St. Peter Armenian Church clergy, Parish Council, parishioners and friends. Dixie Simonian; Anne K. Simonian - requested by Mr. & Mrs. James Simionian & Family; John Simonian; Melissa Rakvica & Family; Amy McGregor & Family; Peter Simonian; Barbara Olesen & Family. May 25, 2014 Edward Kazanjian - requested by Bertha Kazanjian; Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kazanjian & Family; Mr. & Mrs. Ara Balian & Family (MA); Lisa Kazanjian Harootunian & Family; Rosine Kazanjian & Family; Linda Kazanjian; Robert & Arleen Drooby; Mr. & Mrs. Peter Boorujy (NJ); Mr. & Mrs. Charles Chorbajian; George & Virginia Mahserjian & Family; Beatrice Arzoumian; Betty Avakian; Shirley Avakian & Family; Hrant & Alice Bardakjian; Doris Kasarjian Kavoukian (CA); Martin & Joyce Kenosian; Florence Paparian & Family; Lucille Shamlian; Toros Shamlian, Jr.; Ralph Vartigian & Family; Zareh & Annie Altounian; Mr. & Mrs. Yervant Kazandjian; Mr. & Mrs. Leon Dekermendjian. July 20, 2014 Kenneth Amiraian - requested by Adrienne & Richard Amiraian & Family and Friends; David & Donna Amirian; Mary Panjarjian; Yn. Zabel Gdanian. Aram Bajakian - requested by Helen Bajakian; Victoria Bajakian & Autumn Hayes; Gregory, Diane, Kevin & Samantha Bajakian (CA). Mary Ishkanian - requested by Rita & Ani Petithory; Robert Maksudian. Paul Jaffarian - requested by Marion Jaffarian; Grace & Theodore Sapino & Family (FL); Carole Kazanjian Smith & Family (FL); Arthur P. & JoAnn Kazanjian & Family; Jean Johnson & Family; Anonymous. September 7, 2014 Rev. Fr. Shahe Altounian - requested by His Eminence Archbishop Khajag Barsamian. LeRoy McCollum - requested by Joyce & Martin Kenosian. Dareleetz (First Anniversary) May 11, 2014 Natalie Kachougian - requested by Romy & Ava Horn; Kimberly Kachougian. June 22, 2014 Rev. Fr. Garen Gdanian - requested by Yn. Zabel Gdanian; Arpy Ernest; Brian & Garyn (Gdanian) A’Hearn; Kyn & Maureen Gdanian (NH); Lucy & Gregory Stoyles & Family; Naomi Gdanian; Christopher & Katrina (Ernest) Mayba; Anna Gdanian (NH); Josiah & Chelsea Gdanian & Family (NH); Gregory Gdanian (NH); Betty Jane Nevins & Family; Hrant & Alice Bardakjian; Martin & Joyce Kenosian, Grace Karian; Mary Hartunian; Mr. & Mrs. George Scaringe & Family; Edward Belemjian; Robert & Holly Dadekian; Joyce Dadekian; Jonathan & Violet Dadekian; Anonymous. Stephen Azarian - requested by Pam Azarian; Nadine & Julia Azarian. July 27, 2014 Albert Paparian - requested by Florence Paparian; Seth Paparian and Glenn Paparian & Families. September 7, 2014 Philip J. Natcharian - requested by Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Natcharian & Family (CT); Michael Natcharian; Alice Wildman; Marty, Janice, Martin & Anne Toomjian; Rich & Sonia Matulewicz (RI); Jason, Ari, Sara & Ani Gomez (RI); Haig Soultanian, Anahid Ounanian, and the Soultanian Family; Toros Shamlian, Jr.; Dolly Shamlian & Family; Edward Belemjian & Family. Hokehankist May 11, 2014 Jerry Simonian; John L. Simonian; Patricia Simonian - requested by Mr. & Mrs. James Simionian & Family; John Simonian; Melissa Rakvica & Family; Amy McGregor & Family; Peter Simonian; Barbara Olesen & Family. May 25, 2014 Melkon Avakian (Sixty-Eighth Anniversary); Albert Avakian (Eighty- Fourth Anniversary); Charles Avakian (Eightieth Anniversary); John Avakian (Fiftieth Anniversary); Harry Avakian (Forty-Eighth Anniversary); Margaret Avakian (Twenty-Ninth Anniversary); Bertha Avakian (Twenty-Sixth Anniversary); Alice Baronian (Thirty-Second Anniversary); Yervant Baronian (Twenty-Second Anniversary) - requested by Betty Avakian; Shirley Avakian & Family. June 29, 2014 Rehan Melkonian; Mariam Melkonian; Varujan Avedisian; Setrak Avedisian; Araksi Avedisian - requested by Norayr & Anoush Arakelian & Family. July 20, 2014 Edward Hartunian (Eleventh Anniversary) - requested by Mary Hartunian; Mr. & Mrs. George Scaringe & Family; Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Hartunian & Family; Mr. & Mrs. Michael Scaringe. September 7, 2014 All Those Recently Lost in the Defense of Our Homeland - requested by His Eminence Archbishop Khajag Barsamian. Archbishop Tiran Nersoyan (Twenty-Fifth Anniversary) - requested by the staff and students of St. Nersess Armenian Seminary. Sarah Natcharian; Naomi Natcharian; Nazaret & Zarouhy Natcharian; Sara Matulewicz - requested by Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Natcharian & Family (CT); Michael Natcharian; Alice Wildman; Marty, Janice, Martin & Anne Toomjian; Rich & Sonia Matulewicz (RI); Jason, Ari, Sara & Ani Gomez (RI); Haig Soultanian, Anahid Ounanian, and the Soultanian Family; Toros Shamlian, Jr.; Dolly Shamlian & Family; Edward Belemjian & Family. Ceroun Chetgean (Eleventh Anniversary) - requested by Liza & Vartan Karayan. Kenneth Chorbajian - requested by Charles & Alice Chorbajian; Debbie & John Ekmalian; Herbert & Linda Chorbajian; George & Virginia Mahserjian. Isabel DerBedrosian; Monique Yazigi - requested by Herbert & Linda Chorbajian. Harry Khachadourian; Harry Ahigian; John Paparian; Memebers of the Baylerian & Bedigian Families - requested by Judy Khachadourian & Family; Helen Paparian & Family. Zareh Edward Pinassian - requested by Sonia Hachigian; Isabel Krempa. Altar Flowers May 11, 2014 Kimberly Kachougian, Ken MacLeod, and Romy, Scott & Ava Horn in memory of Natalie Kachougian. Flowers distributed on the occasion of Mother’s Day were donated by Edward Belemjian and John Ekmalian. May 25, 2015 Bertha Kazanjian, Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kazanjian & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Ara Balian & Family (MA), and Lisa Kazanjian Harootunian & Family in memory of Edward Kazanjian. June 8, 2014 Cheryl Ohanesian in memory of Vergine Ohanesian. June 22, 2014 In loving memorium of Fr. Garen Gdanian by a ‘spiritual son’ to him. July 27, 2014 Roses on the occasion of the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ were donated by Hrant & Alice Bardakjian and Setrak & Talin Nalbandian & Family in memory of Hagop Bardakjian . September 7, 2014 The Natcharian Family in memory of Philip J. Natcharian. Altar Candles May 25, 2015 Bertha Kazanjian, Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kazanjian & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Ara Balian & Family (MA), and Lisa Kazanjian Harootunian & Family in memory of Edward Kazanjian. September 7, 2014 Alice Wildman in memory of The Natcharian Family. Gift of Prayer Ministry “You shall be remembered before the immortal Lamb of God.” Special prayers may be requested for healing, remembrance (in memory of), or special recognition by completing the request form available in this issue or by contacting the church office. Both the person making the prayer request, as well as the one being prayed for, will be remembered. A beautiful "Gift of Prayer" card will be sent as an acknowledgment of the prayer request. Please continue to keep those for whom prayers have been requested in your personal prayers. May 18, 2014 Kenneth Kazanjian - prayers of remembrance as requested by Isabel Derian. June 15, 2014 Sharon Martinez - prayers for healing and restoration as requested by Susan & Leon Kaiser. June 22, 2014 Walter A. Spoor - prayers of remembrance as requested by Joyce & Martin Kenosian. July 6, 2014 George Boranian – prayers of remembrance as requested Isabel Derian. July 20, 2014 Diana Nicoll Schlegel - prayers of remembrance as requested by Yervant Kutchukian. William Wray - prayers of healing and restoration as requested by Fr. Stepanos & Paulette Doudoukjian. Fellowship Hour If you, or a member of your family, are celebrating a special event (birthday, anniversary, promotion, retirement, etc.), why not share the joy with your Church Family by donating refreshments for the fellowship hour. You might also wish to do this in memory of a loved one, as a thanksgiving, or just in "fellowship." Please contact the church office to make the necessary arrangements and to reserve the date of your choice. May 11 Fr. Stepanos and the Parish Council in honor of Arsen Yelegen’s graduation from SUNY Albany. May 25 Bertha Kazanjian & Family in memory of Edward Kazanjian. June 1 Armenian School & Sunday School in celebration of year-end hantess and closing exercises. July 20 Rita Petithory in memory of Mary Ishkanian. September 7 Sunday School to kick off the new school year and to welcome guest celebrant, Fr. Yeprem Kelegian, and the seminarians from St. Nersess Armenian Seminary. Announcements
Congratulations to the following for their academic accomplishments. We wish them much success in their future endeavors.
Isabella Caroline Balian, daughter of Ara & Nancy Balian (MA) and granddaughter of Edward & Bertha Kazanjian, graduated in June with high honors from St. Stephens Armenian School in Watertown, MA. She will continue her education at Winchester Middle School. Emily Derian DeMartino , daughter of Richard DeMartino & Barbara Derian and granddaughter of Isabel Derian, has completed her Master of Science in Nursing in the Family Nurse Practitioner program at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. She also was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing.
Lauren Lynn Harootunian, daughter of Lisa Kazanjian Harootunian and granddaughter of Edward & Bertha Kazanjian, graduated in June from Lincoln High School, Lincoln, RI. Raffi Edward Kazanjian, son of Edward & Nirva Kazanjian (MA) and grandson of Edward & Bertha Kazanjian, graduated in May from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Physiology and a minor in Public Health. He spent the summer in Yerevan, Armenia volunteering in the hospital through the organization Birthright Armenia, and has accepted a position at the Boston University Medical Center as a medical researcher in global and population health. Special Donations Additional Easter Yughakin donations were received from Romy & Ava Horn ($30) and the Ashby Family (OH) ($25). General donations were received from the following: Gerald Arzoumanian ($1,000) in honor of Beatrice Arzoumanian’s 96th birthday on July 26; Hariton Sprinceanu ($100); Virginia E . Sprinceanu ($100); John & Robin Jerian ($50); Martin & Janice Toomajian ($30); Sosi Altounian (CA) ($10); Anonymous (totaling $220). Ralph Enokian donated his services of playing the organ during church services on June 29 in honor of his grandson’s official induction into the U.S. Naval Academy on July 1. Flowers were donated and planted by the entrance to the church by Richard DeMartino. Grapes for the Blessing of the Grapes service for the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother-of-God on Sunday, August 17, were donated by Vartouhi Allahverdi in memory of the Allahverdi Family ; Hagop & Nectar Derian ; Sonia Hachigian in memory of John & Dorothy Tamamian and Michael & Berdjouhie Stepanian; Mary Hartunian in memory of loved ones; Isabel Krempa in memory of loved ones; Fouad & Berjouhi Shamounian.
DONATE ALTAR FLOWERS AND CANDLES One way to celebrate the life of a loved family member or a friend is to donate either altar flowers or candles for the Divine Liturgy. This can be for a name day, birthday, anniversary or on the occasion of a requiem (Hokehankist). The minimum donation for Altar Flowers is $50; minimum donation for Altar Candles is $25. Contact the church office to make the necessary arrangements. In Lieu of Flowers Donations
IN MEMORY OF MARY ISHKANIAN $ 200 Robert Maksudian 100 Berjouhy, Cindy & Steve Bosnian (PA) Ted & Diane Haglund (RI) Mr/Mrs John Siedhoff Virginia Soovajian & Anita Soovajian Reynolds 50 Robert & Holly Dadekian William & Carol Lavigne (FL) James & Kathleen Maksulian- Barbara W. Schecter (MD) Toros Shamlian, Jr. Wharton (SC) Mr/Mrs Deran Soovajian 40 Clare Schisa 35 Charles Mahserjian 30 Sam & Sylvia Mahserjian 25 Ara & Rachael Altounian Jim & Doreen Bailey Edward Belemjian John & Susan Brady Mary Hartunian Gail S. Kozlowski Diana Malkonian Marie Margosian Mr/Mrs R. Paul Moroukian, Jr. Bill & Joan Thompson Betsy Wise (MA) 20 Kathleen Jones Grace Koshgarian 15 Mr/Mrs George Scaringe Total: $1,335 IN MEMORY OF PAUL JAFFARIAN $ 1,000 Marion A. Jaffarian 200 Arthur P. & JoAnn Kazanjian Carole Kazanjian Smith & Family & Family (FL) 150 Florence Paparian, Seth Paparian Toros Shamlian, Jr. & Family, Glenn Paparian & Family 100 Carole Lynn Hovsepian (MI) Peter & Agnes Hovsepian (MI) Linda Jaffarian Robert A. Jaffarian Theodore & Grace Sapino (FL) 75 Clare Schisa 50 Joseph & Jennifer Abella (IL) Lauren E. Appelbaum (CT) Barbara L. Bourcier (RI) David, Marianne, Daniel Mary Hartunian Bertha Kazanjian & Karen Dardarian (MI) Mr/Mrs Martin Kenosian Mr/Mrs George Scaringe 25 Mr/Mrs Charles Chorbajian Cindy & Geoff Miller 20 Walter Ardziewicz Mr/Mrs Levon Khachadourian Mr/Mrs Gary Vartanian 10 Linda Kazanjian William & Mary Ann Kosek Total: $2,805 IN MEMORY OF EDWARD KAZANJIAN $ 50 Ron Kaiser & Family 30 Mark Moroukian & Family, Joanne Coogan & Family 25 Mr/Mrs Setrak Nalbandian (IN) 20 Grace Koshgarian 10 Sharon & Doug Pauley New Total: $8,085 IN MEMORY OF HELEN VARTIGIAN $ 50 Peter & Patricia Boorujy (NJ) Total: $50 Sincere appreciation and acknowledgment is extended to the above-named individuals for their generous memorial donations. Community News
We extend our condolences to the family and friends of: Paul Jaffarian who entered his eternal rest on May 26, 2014. Paul was one of the 12 Godfathers of St. Peter Armenian Church, Watervliet. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marion Janowska Jaffarian; a sister, Grace (Theodore) Sapino (FL); a sister-in- law, Jean (Edward) Johnson; and several nieces and nephews.
Kenneth Amiraian who entered his eternal rest on June 9, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Adrienne; a son Richard Amiraian and his partner Robert Pontarelli; and many nieces and nephews.
Rev. Vincent J. Kumjian entered his eternal rest on June 21, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Mary (MiMi) Kazelian Kumjian; two sons, Lawrence V. (Donna) Kumjian and Claude L. (Debbie) Kumjian; two grandsons; a niece; and two grandnephews. Helen A. Vartigian entered her eternal rest on June 18, 2014. She is survived by two sisters, Patricia Vartigian and Catherine (John) Rogers (PA); a niece; a grandniece; and several cousins. Josephine “Josie” (Doodian) Long entered her eternal rest on August 25, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Christopher Long; a daughter, Jacquelyn (David) Brayden; two grandchildren; two brothers, Louis and George Doodian; and several nieces and nephews.
2014 FESTIVAL OF NATIONS, October 26: The Capital District Armenian Cultural Organization will represent Armenia in the 43rd anniversary of the Festival of Nations to be held on Sunday, October 26, 11:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., at the “The Egg” Convention Center in Albany. (See flyer in this issue.) We are pleased to announced that Renee Dearstyne , daughter of Michael & Rebecca Dearstyne, has been chosen to represent Armenia in the Miss Festival Contest. For more information on the event, visit www.festivalofnations.net . For advance admission tickets and information on placing a sponsorship ad in the program book, contact Rafi Topalian at (518) 272-2000 or [email protected] , as well as to volunteer with other various tasks. Additionally, St. Peter Church youth with a talent to share are invited to perform. If interested, contact Rafi as soon as possible. Rafi will be available most Sundays at St. Peter Armenian Church.
What a wonderful experience it was being a part of the Festival of Nations last October! As a kid, I experienced all of the food and fun for many years with my parents. Now as a parent, it is extremely gratifying to be connected with such a fine event. Also touching was knowing my own children had the privilege of performing and showcasing what the Armenian spirit and culture is all about. Please join us again this year to celebrate being Armenians and give our children, friends and family the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful foods and entertainment! Rafi and Marianne Topalian and other dedicated individuals work tirelessly to make this a successful day. So, let's all come together for a fun filled afternoon of Armenian pride and lots of yummy foods from around the world!! Rebecca Khachikian-Dearstyne FESTIVAL OF NATIONS CELEBRATES CULTURAL DIVERSITY Dance, music, food and more expected with 27 nations participating in Upstate New York event
WATERVLIET , NY – A celebration of cultures and art will take place on October 26 during the Festival of Nations event held at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in downtown Albany, NY. “With such division taking place around the world today, it is nice to have our community here in Upstate New York unify to appreciate one another’s culture,” shared Rafi Topalian, President of the Capital District Armenian Cultural Organization. Nations participating in this 43 rd annual Festival of Nations include: Argentia, Armenia, Bangladesh, Burma, China, Dominican Republic, Ethipoia, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Korea, Liberia, Lithuania, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Russia, Scotland, Taiwan, Turkey and Ukraine. The day will begin at 12 noon with a parade of the 27 nations represented. In addition to a stage full of native dances and music, the convention hall will be sprinkled with unique crafts and delicious ethnic foods to savor. The highlight of the day will be the crowning of the Miss Festival of Nations. St. Peter Armenian Church’s own Renee Dearstyne will represent as Miss Armenia. Renee, daughter of Rebecca & Michael Dearstyne and granddaughter of Victor Khachikian, is a multi- talented 14-year-old prepared to take on the task of proudly representing the Armenian community in the Capital District. “We have always been fortunate to have beautiful and intelligent young ladies participate as Miss Armenia, and this year we are very pleased to have the talented and poised Renee Dearstyne as our representative,” expressed Topalian. Renee, a freshman, is enrolled in the Schalmont High School honors curriculum and is also a member of the National Junior Honors Society. She has studied the piano for eight years, and is part of the Capital District Youth Choral. Other interests include volutneering at the Schenectady City Mission store, competivie dance and cheerleading, and participation in several school clubs as well as a member of the Armenian Church Youth Organization of America (ACYOA) and a St. Peter Sunday School student. Plan to attend and support Renee in her bid for Miss Festival of Nations while taking in the sights, sounds and tastes of a wonderful afternoon appreciating the cultural diversity of the Upstate New York community. General admission is $5 for adult and $2 for children ages 3-12. For further information about the Festival of Nations, please call 518-371-3737 or visit www.festival of nations.net, or contact Rafi Topalian directly at 518-272-2000 or email [email protected]. “I strongly encourage you to take the time to attend and enjoy an afternoon of delicious international foods and wonderful cultural entertainment,” concluded Topalian. # # # PROJECT FOR PEACE Mariam Aghayan, daughter of Eduard & Lusine Aghayan, was awarded a Project for Peace grant by the Davis Foundation. This grant enabled her to travel to her native Armenia to lead a team of dedicated people, including a World Health Organization doctor, teachers, and peers. Her program aimed at educating disabled and homeless children and children of war-torn families in English, healthy living, computer literacy, and social skills. With the help of her team, Mariam achieved her objective through the provision of high-intensity, interactive workshops over a period of 21 days. Not only was she successful in the implementation of her project in Kapan, but she also managed to expand her project into the neighboring region. She reached out and collaborated with the Governor of Vayotz Dzor Province in Armenia and donated over 100 textbooks and novels to an NGO in Vayk, the capitol of Vayotz Dzor, which delivered the books to children in hospitals and orphanages. This project would not have been nearly as successful if it were not for the funds raised, under the leadership of Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian, at the Armenian Festival held in June at St. Peter Armenian Church. Mariam would especially like to thank the children of the St. Peter Sunday School who donated to this wonderful cause and Dr. Ara Kayayan for his generous contribution. It is difficult to learn if your stomach is empty, but with the help of the Davis Foundation and St. Peter Church, Mariam's dedicated team was able to provide healthy organic food to 70 children every day during the project. Their faces would light up every time it was lunchtime. From the moment Mariam and her team passed out soccer uniforms, the children were gleaming and sprinted to grab the soccer balls to start playing. What struck Mariam most was how these children formed such strong bonds in such a limited time frame. Mariam hopes to be able to go back soon and continue the work she started. When it came time to say goodbye, the children started crying, hugging one another and their mentors, and ran over to ask Mariam to extend the length of the project. Unfortunately, Mariam couldn't promise them that she would return the following summer, but she is happy to say that she would be more than willing to go to Armenia again and reach out to new provinces. Der Garen’s Column
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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, October 3 Adult Bible Study Class: Conference Room ~ 10:00am Wednesday, October 8 Altar Server’s Class: Dinner 5:30pm; Class 6:00pm Thursday, October 9 AM Prayer Group: 10:00am Wednesday, October 15 Evening Prayer Group: 7:00pm Friday, October 17 Adult Bible Study Class: Conference Room ~ 10:00am Holiday Food Bazaar Prep: Rojig ~ 5:30pm Coordinator: Holly Dadekian Sunday, October 19 Zulal Concert: Reception in Gdanian Auditorium ~ 12:00 noon Concert in Sanctuary ~ 1:00pm Wednesday, October 22 Altar Server’s Class: Dinner 5:30pm; Class 6:00pm Book-of-the-Month Club: Conference Room ~ 7:00pm Thursday, October 23 AM Prayer Group: 10:00am Saturday, October 25 Holiday Food Bazaar Prep: Yalanchi ~ 9:00am Coordinator: Holly Dadekian Sunday, October 26 Festival of Nations: The Egg ~ 12:00noon to 5:00pm Friday, October 31 Adult Bible Study Class: Conference Room ~ 10:00am Wednesday, November 5 Altar Server’s Class: Dinner 5:30pm; Class 6:00pm St. Gregory of Narek Reading Group: 7:00pm Thursday, November 6 AM Prayer Group: 10:00am Saturday, November 8 Holiday Food Bazaar Prep: String Cheese ~ 9:30am Coordinator: Mary Panjarjian Sunday, November 9 Women’s Guild General Membership Meeting: Gdanian Auditorium following services Friday, November 14 Adult Bible Study Class: Conference Room ~ 10:00am Wed., November 19 Altar Server’s Class: Dinner 5:30pm; Class 6:00pm Evening Prayer Group: 7:00pm Thursday, November 20 AM Prayer Group: 10:00am