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

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost June 19, 2016

Please Join Us in Worship this Sunday Մասնակցեցէք Ս.Պատարագին` Morning Service 9:30 am Առաւօտեան Ժամերգութիւն 9:30 Divine Liturgy 10:00 am - Sermon 11:15 Ս. Պատարագ 10:00 - Քարոզ 11:15

Blessing of the Graves in Oakland Cemetery Saturday, June 23rd at 9 am

As you are aware, many of our Men's Club members and community volunteers have been working very diligently, over the past several weeks, to "clean-up" the Oakland Cemetery [1569 Broad Street, Cranston, RI 02905].

This Saturday, the graves of past members of our RI Armenian Community will receive a blessing from our Armenian Clergy beginning at 9am as we walk through the grounds of this RI Historical Cemetery # 3. It will be the first prayer received from a priest for many of these people in a long time.

A reception will follow at a home adjacent to the grounds. The facilities will be available to us. This woman is so pleased with what has been done that she is opening up her home and has designed the permanent sign which will be placed in the Armenian section.

Please do your best to be there and encourage others as well. TV stations and newspapers will be there to cover this story.

Please bring lawn chairs as the reception will be held outdoors. Steve Elmasian Sts. Vartanantz Church Men's Club

Scenes from the Homenetmen 35th Anniversary Banquet Celebration

2016 Varchutyun

Der Gomidas and MC's

Dzarayutyan Shekaneshan to Founding Fathers Most years served on the Providence Executive

Patriotic Songs ********************************************************* Our Men's Club and Others preparing yet another dinner at the Providence Rescue Mission

Fifteen women and men took the time to help those in need tonight. Feeding people who have fallen on hard times. The dinner was hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, coleslaw and baked beans. The place got real quite once they were all served. Seemed like they were real hungry and liked what they were having. Prior to dinner, Der Gomidas prayed with them at their nightly service and both he and Der Kapriel gave them Grace before they ate and then these two men of God joined the rest in the kitchen getting the dinners out to the people.

The costs were paid for by a young couple from our community, so 17 people played a role tonight that was most pleasing to God. Thanks, Steve Elmasian Men's Club of Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church

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Church Summer Schedule is now in effect. Soorp Badarak begins at 9:30 am

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GOSPEL Matthew 13:24-30 The Parable of the Weeds

Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared.

“The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’ “ ‘An enemy did this,’ he replied. The servants asked him, ‘Do you want us to go and pull them up?’

“ ‘No,’ he answered, ‘because while you are pulling the weeds, you may root up the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.’” (on Page 969 in your Bible)

EPISTLE Romans 9:30-10:4

What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith; but Israel , who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it. Why not? Because they pursued it not by faith but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the “stumbling stone.” As it is written:“See, I lay in Zion a stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.”

Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge. Since they did not know the righteousness that comes from God and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness. Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes. (on Page 1120 in your Bible)

Happy Father's Day

May God bless all our fathers and May He keep them in His care always

Altar Candles are donated in Loving Memory of Arch Deacon Souren Mouradjian by the Mourdajian Family

Altar Flowers are donated in Loving Memory of Tavanian Family Members by William and Betty Manzo

REQUIEM SERVICE June 19, 2016

Azniv Killerjian Aposhian

Adrina Baligian

Parazem Dagermandjian

Khatchik Emdjian

Tamar and Manoog Engustian

Giragos Manoog Giragosian and John Ornazian

Donig, Varvar and Mary Markarian, and Thomas Sr., Thomas Jr., and Margaret DePalma

Stephen Sr. and Stephen LaFazia Jr.

Sarkis and Pereza, Peter and Barbara, Sarkis and Ruth, and Charles Matoian

Haig Varadian

REQUIEM SERVICE June 26, 2016

Michael Boyajian --- First Year Anniversary

Annie Tomasian --- First Year Anniversary

Manoog, Calipse, and George "Frenchy" Gregorian, and Krikor and Agavnie Esraelian

Anna Kashmanian

Elizabeth Ogasian

Serob Tahmassian

Lucia and Armen Tamamian

Ohannes and Elizabeth Tavanian

Peter B. Tikoian

Congratulations to all of Our Graduates

We wish you much success in all your future endeavors.

Please forward your picture and brief bio by email to ([email protected]) by July 15th if you wish to be included in our Graduates' Page which will appear in a special issue of the Gantegh in August.

Choreg, and Bahotz Kufta [mild or spicy] are available for purchase. Please contact the Church Office at 401-831-6399 to arrange for pick-up.

Parishioners Please refrain from parking in the Gas Station Lot as it is now open for business on Sundays.

CALENDAR of EVENTS

This Friday thru Sunday, June 17 - 19, 2016 Providence Homenetmen Scouts Annual Panagoum Camp Buckhill [464 Wakefield Pond Rd, Pascoag, RI 02859] Community is invited to attend the Camp on Saturday for the Oath Ceremony and Bonfire. Please arrive at 6 pm for the Yertman Araoghootyoon (Oath Ceremony) followed by dinner and Kharougahantes (Bonfire) RSVP: [email protected]

This Saturday, June 18, 2016 Blessing of the Graves at Oakland Cemetery 9:00 am [located at 1569 Broad Street, Cranston, RI 02905]

Thursday, June 23, 2016 ARS Ani Chapter Fundraiser to benefit the rebuilding of the Soseh Kindergarten in Stepanakert, Artsakh. University Club [Benefit Street in Providence] at 6 pm

Featuring live Armenian folk music and a presentation explaining this important project for the children of Stepanakert. Your admission is your donation and is greatly appreciated. See flyer for more information and to reserve your dinner. Space is limited.

Saturday, July 16, 2016 Ladies' Guild - ARS "Ani" Chapter presents "A Hye Summer Night X" Alpine Country Club in Cranston For info, contact Joyce Bagdasarian at 401-434-4467

Summer Bible Camp July 18 -- 22, 2016 "God's Precious Promises" for children ages 4 - 12 RSVP to Church Office as soon as possible Registrations are arriving daily; Don't be left out!

Sunday, August 14, 2016 Annual Church Picnic Camp Haiastan in Franklin

Sunday, October 2, 2016 Retirement Banquet in honor of our beloved Der Gomidas Crowne Plaza, Warwick, RI

Visit our website for updated Church News

http://www.stsvartanantzchurch.org

Parishioners, Please Support Your Church

2016 Membership Dues and Stewardship are now due. Forms are available in the Church Office.

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Help Needed for the ARMENIAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION of RI

Volunteer Web Master needed to help the Armenian Historical Association of Rhode Island (AHARI) establish its new Website. Art work and site mechanics are completed. Need help to load and enter data, references, articles, images, videos and manage site content from time to time.

Good opportunity to gain experience and proficiency in web management. Contact [email protected] for more information.

*************************** Administrative Office Manager [Part Time Volunteer]

The Armenian Historical Association of Rhode Island is looking for an Administrative Office Manager to organize, set up, and run its new 3 office suites located at Bliss Place 245 Waterman Street on the East Side of Providence.

This individual, preferably of Armenian descent, should have good organizational skills and be familiar with contemporary Administrative Office Management procedures.

Please contact: Richard K. Papazian, Vice Chairman at 401-441-4546 or at [email protected]

****************************** From the June 16th issue of Crossroads

OUR HOLY TRANSLATORS

Today we celebrate the Feast of Saints Sahag Bartev and Mesrob Mashdotz, the Holy Translators. The feasts dedicated to the Holy Translators are among the most beloved commemorations for Armenians. Sahag and Mesrob are honored two times during the liturgical year: on the Thursday following the fourth Sunday after Pentecost, which is today, and on the second Saturday in October. The visionary leadership of these two men who recognized the imperative necessity of an changed the course of Armenian history. The two saints, Sahag and Mesrob, are forever linked in the minds and hearts of the Armenian people.

FEAST OF SAINTS SAHAG AND MESROB

As noted above, today the Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of Sts. Sahag Bartev and Mesrob Mashdotz, the Holy Translators.

St. Sahag is remembered for his strong leadership during some of the most difficult days for the Armenian Church, as well as during some of the most glorious. He is also remembered for his vast body of literary work. After the development of the Armenian alphabet, he was the guiding force for the translation of the Bible as well as in the translation of the works of the Holy Fathers.

St. Mesrob developed the Armenian alphabet with the help and support of St. Sahag, after a long period of travel and investigation. According to tradition, during one of his travels Mesrob was meditating in a cave in Palu, and it was there he saw a vision that helped him complete his task of creating an alphabet for the .

The holy translators, like stewards, were interpreters of the divine Scriptures by inventing letters by means of which are preserved on earth as living words for the shepherd flock of the New Israel; praise God with a sweet-sounding hymn.

They looked on the greatness of earthly glory as on darkness and having put their hope in the immortal bridegroom they were made worthy of the kingdom of heaven; praise God with a sweet-sounding song.

By the power of the Father’s wisdom the uncreated existing One by means of their translation they made firm the throne of Saint Gregory; praise God with a sweet-sounding song.

Saint Sahag having dressed in the new word adorned the Armenian churches; praise God with a sweet-sounding song. (Canon to the Holy Translators from the Liturgical Canons of the Armenian Church)

KING DRTAD, QUEEN ASHKHEN, PRINCESS KHOSROVITOUKHT

This Saturday, June 18, the Armenian Church remembers King Drtad, Queen Ashkhen, and Princess Khosrovitoukht. After torturing and condemning St. Gregory to the pit, and his cruel and fatal treatment of the Hripsimiantz nuns, King Drtad became inflicted with strange debilitating maladies. Queen Ashkhen and the king’s sister, Khosrovitoukht (who had secretly become Christian) convinced the king that only Gregory could cure him. Thus, Gregory was released from the deep pit. With the king’s subsequent recovery, all three helped Gregory spread Christianity throughout . In their later years the queen and princess lived in the fortress of Garni and the king retired to St. Gregory’s retreat on Mt. Sepouh.

FEAST OF THE DISCOVERY OF THE JEWEL BOX OF THE HOLY MOTHER This Sunday, June 28, the Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of the Discovery of the Jewel Box of the Asdvdzadzin. The Holy Mother was assumed into heaven, and there are no relics of her earthly body. Therefore, her personal belongings became valued and venerated.

FEAST OF THE PROPHET ZECHARIAH

On Tuesday, June 21, the Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of Saint Zechariah the Prophet. Zechariah (“God Remembered”) is the eleventh of the twelve “minor” prophets of the Old Testament. They are called “minor” not because they are less important but because the books attributed to them are shorter than those of the “major” prophets.

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2016 DATEV SUMMER PROGRAM for YOUTH AGES 13-18

This Year Marks the 30th Anniversary of St. Gregory of Datev Program of the Armenian Prelacy. This program has touched the lives of hundreds of Armenian Teenagers in the past 3 decades.

We need your help to continue our mission fostering the Armenian-Christian growth and development of our youth.

Any Size Donation Helps

The Eastern Prelacy's Armenian Religious Education Council (AREC) annual weeklong "Datev" program has grown extensively since its beginnings in 1987. The four year program offers young Armenians an enriching curriculum that mixes theory with practice, under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan, the Prelate of the Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America.

Why Datev?

 To instill and nurture the Armenian Christian faith and identity in our youth.  To encourage Armenian youth to become more involved in the life of the Church.  To discuss youth-related issues with Armenian clergy and teachers.  To provide a forum for our youth to expand their knowledge of Armenian culture through language, poetry, music, song and dance.

Rooted in the Armenian Christian faith and culture, the Institute is a four-year (one week each summer) faith-based program for youth ages 13-18. Those who complete the four year Program may return for postgraduate classes. Classes for the five levels of study take place concurrently. The daily schedule reflects the Institute's three main objectives: Education, worship, and fellowship. And the program includes worship services, Bible study, group discussions, lectures, and recreational activities.

Your donation* will help us embrace the next chapter of our journey with a renewed vision and commitment to bring our youth closer to God and the Armenian Church. Please forward your donation, payable to the Armenian Apostolic Church of America, to

Armenian Apostolic Church of America c/o AREC 138 East 39th Street, New York, NY 10016

or you may donate online using the link below

https://fundly.com/30th-anniversary-of-datev * THE ARMENIAN PRELACY IS AN IRS 501 (c)(3) ORGANIZATION.

******************************** 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)

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Deadline for reservations is June 20th Dinner selections include: petite filet mignon, statler chicken breast, or oven roasted salmon.

Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church

ANNUAL PICNIC

Sunday, August 14, 2016 12 Noon to 6:00 pm

at Camp Haiastan, rain or shine

The Blessing of the Madagh and Grapes

will take place at 3:30 pm

under the auspices of His Eminence,

Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan

and with the participation of Pastors of the New England Area Churches.

ENJOY - Delicious Shish, Losh and Chicken Kebab, Armenian Pastries, Choreg

Music by the Michael Gregian Ensemble with special guest Joe Zeytoonian on oud

Our patrons may use the Lower Camp Pool, Basketball Courts and Canoes from 1 to 4 pm

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