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Sts. Vartanantz Church WEEKLY BULLETIN Reverend Father Kapriel Nazarian -- Pastor 402 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909 Office: 831-6399 Fax: 351-4418 Email: [email protected] Website: stsvartanantzchurch.org Eighth Sunday of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross October 30, 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 RI Orthodox Clergy Fellowship Meeting Honoring Der Gomidas hosted by Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church The Rhode Island Orthodox Clergy Fellowship presented Der Gomidas with a beautiful gift during their monthly meeting hosted on Thursday by Sts. Vartanantz Church The Nominating Committee Ready for Elections at the Second Half of the Annual Membership Meeting Working Hard for Another Successful Armenian Fest!! The Baskets are Ready for Armenian Fest 2016 !! Armenian Fest featured on "The Rhode Show" with Our Own George "Frenchy" Gregorian and NIROPE!! Ôàôβê (8:17-21) ¦âÏ³Û Í³ÍÏáõÏ µ³Ý ÙÁ áñ ãÛ³ÛïÝáõÇ »õ ϳ٠·³ÕïÝÇ µ³Ý ÙÁª áñ ã·ÇïóáõÇ »õ »ñ»õ³Ý ã·³Û: àõñ»ÙÝ áõß³¹Çñ »Õ¿ù ÿ ÇÝãå¿ë ϪÁݹáõÝÇù ³Ûë Ëoëù»ñÁ, áñáíÑ»ï»õ áõÝ»óáÕÇÝ åÇïÇ ïñáõÇ, ÇëÏ ãáõÝ»óáÕ¿Ý åÇïÇ ³éÝáõÇ ÝáÛÝÇëÏ ³Ûݪ ÇÝã áñ ÏÁ ϳñÍ¿ ÿ áõÝǧ: ÚÇëáõëÇ Ù³ÛñÝ áõ »Õµ³ÛñÝ»ñÁ Çñ»Ý »Ï³Ý, µ³Ûó ËáõéÝ µ³½Ùáõû³Ý å³ï׳éáí ãÏñó³Ý Çñ»Ý Ùoï»Ý³É: Èáõñ ïáõÇÝ Çñ»Ý, Áë»Éáí. ¦Ø³Ûñ¹ »õ »Õµ³ÛñÝ»ñ¹ ¹áõñëÝ »Ý »õ Ϫáõ½»Ý ù»½ ï»ëݻɧ: ÚÇëáõë Áë³õ. ¦Ø³Ûñë áõ »Õµ³ÛñÝ»ñë ³ÝáÝù »Ý áñáÝù ²ëïáõÍáÛ ËoëùÁ ÏÁ Éë»Ý »õ ÏÁ ·áñͳ¹ñ»Ý§: GOSPEL Luke 8:17-21 “...For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open. Therefore consider carefully how you listen. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken from him. Now Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him, but they were not able to get near him because of the crowd. Someone told him, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.” He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.” (On Page 1024 in your Bible) EPISTLE Ephesians 1: 3-14 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In Love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will - to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment - to brings all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ. In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession - to the praise of his glory. (On Page 1156 in your Bible) REQUIEM SERVICE October 30, 2016 John M. Mesrobian -- Seventh Day Remembrance Anahid Elmasian Stanley S. and Ruth Ervanian Isahag George Fashjian Geraldine Najarian Setrag, Vartoohe and Bedros Tatoian Orzen and Krikor Topalian November 6, 2016 Gebrail Aprahamian - Fortieth Day Remembrance Raymond Aznavourian Osgean and Hustian Barsoian Charles P. Jackson Yeghsapert Kaneshian Beatrice and Joseph Labee, and Louise and Donald Barkley George, Misak and Zarouhi Manoogian Verkene Manoogian George Mesrobian Ardachess Minassian and Len Minassian Faraj Parunag Ogasian Gegam Panosyan Hazel Portukalian Jirair Reshdouni Yervant Dickran Stepanian Bagdasar Toumasian Hamazarb, Vartoohi, Boghos, Zaroohi, Sesak and Edward Vartian, Roupen Aramian, and Margaret Voas CALENDAR of EVENTS Adult Bible Study will not meet this Monday, October 31, 2016 Friday, October 28, 2016 Sunday School Students will be making Armenian Cross Necklaces as a fundraiser to support the Armenian children of Syria 6-8 pm Food will be provided Saturday, October 29, 2016 Homenetmen Costume Party Aramian Auditorium beginning at 6pm Saturday, October 29, 2016 AHARI Call for Armenian Artifacts 10am-2pm at the new offices: 245 Waterman Street, Suite 204, Providence, RI 02906 Sunday, October 30, 2016 Sunday School Family Breakfast Friday, November 11, 2016 Veteran's Day Observance at the Armenian Memorial Monument RI Veterans Cemetery in Exeter 10am Saturday and Sunday November 12 & 13, 2016 Armenian Fest 2016 at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet Armenian Fest 2016 Preparations Continue!!! We need your help! Please come and join us for a few hours. Every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 9 am- 1 pm --- Baking Tuesday, November 1st --- Baking in the evening beginning at 6 pm Choreg, Katah and Kufta may be picked up Monday thru Wednesday between 10am and 1 pm or after Church on Sundays Attention Please consider donating a "Unique Item" such as Tickets for Events (such as Sporting and Theatre), etc. for our “Silent Auction” for our 2016 Armenian Fest. Your donations will help our Church and may qualify as a tax deduction for you… Please contact the Church Office (831-6399) for further information. Visit our website for updated Church News http://www.stsvartanantzchurch.org From the October 27, 2016 edition of Crossroads ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM On Saturday, October 29, the Armenian Church remembers St. John Chrysostom (Hovhan Voskeperan), a notable Christian bishop and preacher in Syria and Constantinople. He is famous for his eloquence—Chrysostom means “golden mouth.” The Orthodox Church honors him as a saint and one of the “three holy hierarchs” (along with Basil the Great and Gregory the Theologian). He is also recognized and honored by the Catholic Church and the Church of England. John converted to Christianity in 368 when he was barely 21 years old. He renounced a large inheritance and promising legal career and went to live in a mountain cave where he studied the Bible. He was later ordained a priest and soon his sermons were attracting huge audiences. He challenged wealthy Christians, whose generosity was confined to donating precious objects for display in churches. “The gift of a chalice may be extravagant in its generosity,” he said, “but a gift to the poor is an expression of love.” His outspoken criticism was not appreciated by the hierarchy and he was sent into exile at various times. He had a profound influence on the doctrines and theology of the Armenian Church because he spent the final years of his exile in Armenia. Some of his important works have survived only in Armenian manuscripts. Muse of the deep and ineffable Divine Mysteries. Wise Prefect and Great Doctor of the world, Like the rock of the Church, you were faithful to the key to heaven. From the beloved disciple, you received the gospel. From the Holy Virgin Birth-giver you received your symbol of authority. O Patriarch John, by the grace of the Holy Spirit you received wisdom. (An Armenian Church ode dedicated to St. John Chrysostom) ********************************************************** PLEASE DO NOT FORGET: 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. TO DONATE PLEASE 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) AHARI SECURES A NEW HOME The Armenian Historical Association of Rhode Island (AHARI) has moved to new headquarters at 245 Waterman Street, Suite 204, Providence, RI 02906. The new suite of offices includes an exhibit gallery. This is an official Call For Armenian Artifacts at the new offices (see address listed above) on the following dates and times: Saturday, October 29th 10:00AM - 2:00PM AHARI members will have available Gift Forms for donors to complete. AHARI is a 501c non-profit organization, therefore all donations are tax deductible. Share your family's past historical and cultural artifacts thru AHARI and help perpetuate Armenia's glorious past. ARS Youth Connect Program to be Held at MIT on Nov. 5 “There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other wings.” WATERTOWN, Mass.—Encouraged by the tremendous success of its annual ARS Youth Connect Program (YCP) held at NYU in March, the ARS of Eastern USA, Board of Regional Directors launches a second installment of the program this year in Boston.