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MEETTHE NEWBOARD OFTRUSTEES SHOGHAGAT Volume 14 Number1 Saint Sarkis General Membership Meeting took place on Sunday Published by the February 13,2005 following church Services. Saint Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church 38-65 234 Street, Douglaston, NY11363 The following members were elected to the Board of Trustees to Telephone (718) 224-2275 serve for a two year term: Dr. Aram Cazazian, Edward Barsamian, Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian, Pastor BOARD OFTRUSTEES Dr. Aram Cazazian-Chairman Antranik Boudakian-Vice-Chairman Edward Barsamian-Vice-Chairman Dr. Arthur Kubikian-Treasurer Dr. Louiza Kubikian-Secretary Gourgen Gregorian Haigouhi Megerian Dory Shishmanian Ruben Daglyan Krikor Markarian Dr. Arthur Hazarian Dr. Arthur Kubikian, Dr. Louiza Kubikian, Gourgen Gregorian and EDITORS Krikor Markarian, advisors. They will join incumbent members: Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian Antranik Boudakian, Dory Shishmanian, Ruben Daglyan, Haigouhi Edward Barsamian Megerian, and Dr. Arthur Hazarian. EDITORIALCOMMITTEE Congratulations are extended to the newly elected members and Dr. Aram Cazazian wish the whole board "God-Speed" in their endeavors. We would Dr. Louiza Kubikian also like to extend our sincere thanks for the departing members of Mrs. Sitta Oranjian the Board, and especially the Chairman for the last two years, Mr. Gaydzag Boyadjian, for their untiring dedication and effort. CONTRIBUTORS Alice Alajajian Lena Orangian Editor's Corner Mary Arslanian Dr. Aram Cazazian It is with a bit of anxiety that we welcome you to the new format for the Shoghagat. We hope to bring to you Saint Sarkis Parish news in timely . fashion, with lots of interesting news, pictures and announcements. And I N S I D E . . in between issues, look out for mailings of the Saint Sarkis Chronicle,a one page newsleter to keep you abreast of activities at Saint Sarkis. We Saint Sarkis 15th Anniversary will welcome letters and E-mails to the Editors with comments, news and Saint Sarkis Name Day suggestions. Letters should be addressed to the church- Attention Christmas at Saint Sarkis Shoghagat, and E-mails to [email protected]. Thank you and good Basketball Program reading. Table Tennis Dinner Dance Edward Barsamian Dr. Hazarian Memorial Annual Membership Meeting CALENDAR OF EVENTS Yeraz Dance Group August 14 - Annual Picnic - Church Grounds MembershipDrive September 10 - Basketball Program Fall Dance Health Seminar September 10 - Saturday School Starts Sunday School September 11 - Sunday School Starts Saturday School September 25 - Lecture Series - Legal Matters Facilities Rental Pg. October 1 - Dinner Dance Ladies' Guild and Cruise Raffle Drawing Mother’s Day Luncheon November 20 - Annual Bazaar - Ladies' Guild Pictorial December 4 - Welcome Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian Web: St.Sarkischurch.net E-Mail: [email protected] 2 ê. ²êîàô²Ì²ÌܲÚвô²îøàì... Web: St.Sarkischurch.net E-Mail: [email protected] 3 Web: St.Sarkischurch.net E-Mail: [email protected] 4 SAINT SARKIS CELEBRATES ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY May 22 represented a day of mixed emotions for the Saint proclamations. Mrs. Marshall when introduced as a mother, Sarkis Parish, as it celebrated the 15th Anniversary of the grandmother and working woman, successfully juggling a edifice in Douglaston, Queens. In addition to the chronolog- multitude of jobs, went off her written speech and expressed ical significance, the day marked the appointment of Rev. her pride in following other great Queens Borough Presi- Fr. Nareg Terterian as the new Pastor of Saint Sarkis dents and life indeed is more demanding of a working Church, following a path started by Archpriest Asoghik woman. She went on to congratulate Saint Sarkis on its Kelejian and Very Rev. Fr. Anoushavan Tanielian. service to the community and was supportive of the church Saint Sarkis Award Winners His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, Prelate, cel- expansion plans. "Saint Sarkis provides strength to its con- ebrated the Holy Mass and announced the pastoral transi- gregation and stability to the community" said Mrs. Mar- tion in his sermon: "Today's mass is the last one as pastor of shall in closing with a congratulatory proclamation. Saint Sarkis for the Very Reverend Anoushavan Tanielian. The congregation should be happy for the Very Rev. Dr. Arthur Kubikian then welcomed Mr. Edward because after 15 years of inspired leadership at Saint Sarkis Boghosian, Editor in Chief and founder of the Armenian he will be moving to a higher position. He will always be a Reporter International, and wished them success in the 40th part of Saint Sarkis since even the walls seem to carry his Anniversary celebration for the venerable newspaper on imprint, and more over, he will visit often. The new pastor June 25, 2005. Following a musical interlude with perform- will live a life of devotion and sacrifice, continuing the ances by Ms. Anahid Zakarian, soprano, Miss Kohar Atoy- work of Der Asoghik and Hayr Soorp. an violin, accompanied by Mrs. Margrit Atoyan. Dr. Kubikian continued by introducing the newly appointed Dr. Arthur Kubikian was the Master of Ceremonies of the Pastor of Saint Sarkis Church, Rev. Fr. Nareg. “Der Nareg banquet that followed and in his opening remarks he wel- reminds me of my son but I call him Father, and I am prob- comed everyone, and foresaw a bright future for Saint ably old enough to be his father, but he calls me son.” Sarkis with the young church members helping the church achieve its potential. Speaking for the first time as Pastor of Saint Sarkis, Father Nareg mentioned how much was achieved at Saint Sarkis The Anniversary Banquet that followed was a well choreo- during the leadership of Very Reverend Fr. Anoushavan graphed event with distinguished guests including NYState Tanielian. He concluded by saying that it will be an honor Senator Frank Padavan, and Queens Borough President, to serve the parish, and expressed his thanks for the warm Mrs. Helen Marshall giving congratulatory speeches and welcome. continued on Page _13_ Web: St.Sarkischurch.net E-Mail: [email protected] 5 CHRISTMAS 2005 CELEBRATION AT The second part of the program was delivered by a new young talent who has kept her gift under a bushel. This ST.SARKIS CHURCH person is no other than Hoosher Bezdikian-Kaligian, wife By Alice Alajajian of Garin Kaligian, and daughter of Hovhannes & Sonia Thursday, January 6, 2005, was a most unique Armenian Bezdikian, well known active members of the Armenian Christmas celebration at St. Sarkis Church. The weather community in the metropolitan area. Hoosher is a gradu- was gloomy, rainy and badly overcast, however this did ate from Holy Martyr's Day School and Siamanto Acad- not dampen the enthusiasm of the parishioners. The emy. She is deeply rooted in her Armenian culture, which Badarak was exceptionally well attended; standing room has molded and influenced her art. Hoosher's first song only. In his sermon Hayr Soorp quoting the Gospel of St. was Kele Lao, followed by Garod, Eem Anoosh Davigh, John "For God so loved the world that He sent His only Garavan, and Hars em Knoom. There was no sound to be begotten Son" (3:16) he said that we should wholeheart- heard except her crystal clear voice, which rang as the edly be grateful and appreciate this gift of eternal life. sound of an unpolluted stream running up and down the Along with our Christian faith Hayr Soorp reminded scales with ease and confident. She was able to incorpo- God's other gift to our rate the old music into people, the Armenian the new rhythmic Alphabet, the key in arrangement to the establishing our cul- delight of the young ture. He invited the and old. The audience congregation to was mesmerized by actively participate in the voice and its celebrating the 1600th soothing tones. Anniversary of this Hoosher recently unique invention. issued a CD prepared in Armenia. A bright Following the Bada- future awaits this rak and the Blessing young performer. of water, symbolizing the Baptism of our The third part of the Lord Jesus Christ, program was the per- almost the entire congregation gathered at the main formance of the Yeraz Dance Group, a vibrant group of Church Hall to celebrate the Christmas in a traditional teenagers who enjoy and have emulated the traditional way. It was indeed a family affair since so many had Armenian Dance steps. Yeraz group's inception was in come with their children and parents in anticipation of the year 2000, under the capable leadership of Karnig this special celebration. The delicious lunch prepared by Nercessian and Lena Orangian. Most of the group's mem- our very experienced and fabulous cooks of the Ladies' bers have been involved in past St. Sarkis Church pro- Guild, was enjoyed by both young and old. grams: such as Summer Kids program, Teens Mission program, Saturday and Sunday schools. Yeraz group in After lunch a short but dynamic program was planned by April 2005 will perform in New York under the choreog- our very own Very Rev. Fr. Anoushavan Tanielian. It raphy of Erevan State Dance group director Vanush started with Saturday and Sunday Schools students. The Khanamirian. most touching was the spiritual poem "My heart is flying like a dove, Halleluiah" sang by Nevair Oranjian, The dance group performance was followed by a rich authored and composed by Archbishop Zareh Aznavorian assortment of delicacies, dessert and fruits. At this time of blessed memory. For those fluent in Armenian, it was the raffle was drawn and the lucky winners received jew- the collection of precious gem stones of the words, elry donated by Mr. Antranig Boudakian (Lorilil Jewel- thoughts and prayers of the late Archbishop very moving ry). This exciting afternoon function ended about 4:00 and spirit filling. Shant and Krisdapor Megherian, Aline p.m. at which time Hayr Soorp Tanielian gave his depart- Voskerijian recited poems dedicated to the New Year. ing blessing and concluded with the nostalgic and popu- Linda Demirdjian recited Archbishop Yeghishe Tourian's lar song - Giligia. poem Aghotk (Prayer). Web: St.Sarkischurch.net E-Mail: [email protected] 6 entirely dependent on things of this world or a life that BIBLE SEMINAR AT SAINT SARKIS is enriched with the presence of God in our hearts. The subtle religious and linguistic beauty of the Holy we invite you to experience the serenity of God's com- Bible was the subject of a seminar at St. Sarkis Church forting word by joining our Bible Study Group. Evening in Douglaston, Queens on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005. Study sessions will be held along with the regular day ses- sions starting this fall. Archdeacon Shant Kazanjian, Director of the Armen- If you are between ages 25-35 and you are interested in ian Religious Educa-tional Council (AREC), conduct- learning about Badarak and other services of our church, ed the seminar. Archdeacon Kazanjian presented a or if you want to read the Bible and discuss it with peo- brief overview of the Bible and its use in the Armenian ple of your own age, please join our monthly gathering Apostolic Church. He also at BADARAK 101. explored the differences Ðයôàðвغð¶ê. ê²ð¶ÆêºÎºÔºòôàÚؾæ between the Orthodox, Protestant and Catholic ver- ºñµ Ù»ñ ³éûñ»³Û Ï»³ÝùÇ Ñ»õùÝ áõ Ùï³Ñá·áõ- sions of scripture, and dis- ÃÇõÝÝ»ñÁ Ù»ñ Ñ»ï³ùñùñáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñÁ ÏÁ ë³Ñٳݳ- cussed Bible study aids. ÷³Ï»Ý »õ ï³Ï³õ Ù»½Ç Ïþ³Ýç³ï»Ý Ù»ñ Ð³Û Ñá·»õáñ This free seminar was spon- »õ Ùß³ÏáõóÛÇÝ Ï»³ÝùÇ Ñ³ñëïáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñ¿Ý, ºÏ»- sored by AREC. The program Õ»óÇÝ ³Ù¿Ý ç³Ýù ÏÁ ó÷¿ Çñ ѳõ³ï³ó»³ÉÝ»ñÁ started at 10 a.m. in the St. ѳÕáñ¹áõû³Ý Ù¿ç å³Ñ»Éáõ ³Û¹ ųé³Ý·áõû³Ý Sarkis Church Main Hall and Ñ»ï£ ²Ûë ÍÇñ¿Ý Ý»ñë »õ Àݹ Ðáí³Ý³õáñáõû³Ùµ concluded at 3 p.m. A light »ÙÇë ²é³çÝáñ¹ª ´³ñÓñ³ßÝáñÑ î. úß³Ï³Ý ê. lunch and coffee was served. Why Study the Bible? âûÉáÛ»³ÝÇÝ, ÎÇñ³ÏÇ 13 سñï, 2005-ÇÝ, ê. ê³ñ·Çë "The ground of a certain rich man produced a good crop. He ºÏ»Õ»óõáÛ Û³ñÏ¿Ý Ý»ñë, Û³õ³ñï ê. »õ ²ÝÙ³Ñ thought to himself, 'What shall I do? I have no place to store ä³ï³ñ³·ÇÝ, ï»ÕÇ áõÝ»ó³õ Ðá·»õáñ гٻñ· ÙÁ my crops.' Ù³ëݳÏóáõû³Ùµ гÛñ»ÝÇ ³ñáõ»ëï³·¿ïÝ»ñáõݪ "Then he said, 'This is what I'll do. I will tear down my barns ì³Ñ³·Ý Ðáí»ÝóÇ, 껹³ Âáõٳݻ³ÝÇ, êáõñ¿Ý and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and ØÏñï㻳ÝÇ »õ 껹³ úï³å³ß»³ÝÇ, »õ »ñ·»ÑáÝÇ my goods. And I'll say to myself, "You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be ÁÝÏ»ñ³Ïóáõû³Ùµªèáõ½³Ýݳ ¶ñÇ·áñ»³ÝÇ£ merry." ' "But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your life will Æñ»Ýó ³ñÑ»ëï³í³ñÅ Ù»Ïݳµ³Ýáõû³Ùµ be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have pre- ³ñáõ»ëï³·¿ïÝ»ñÁ Ý»ñϳݻñáõÝ Ññ³ÙóáõÙÇÝ pared for yourself?' ÷áõÝã ÙÁ Ð³Û ºÏ»Õ»óõáÛ Ñá·»Ãáí ػջ¹ÇÝ»ñ áõ This is how it will be with anyone who stores up things for him- self but is not rich toward God.(Luke 12:16-21) Þ³ñ³Ï³ÝÝ»ñ ÇÝãå¿ëª §´³ó Ø»½ î¿ñ¦, §Üáñ ̳ÕÇϦ, §²ÝϳÝÇÙù¦, §Æ ¶»ñ»½Ù³Ý¦ §àõñ »ë In our everyday lives our family responsibilities, work سÛñ ÆÙ¦ »õ §î¿ñ àÕáñÙ»³¦£ гݹÇëáõÃÇõÝÁ Çñ obligations and relationship issues pull us in a number of ³õ³ñïÇÝ Ñ³ë³õ êñµ³½³Ý Ðûñ ûñÑÝáõû³Ý different directions. We are often left wondering, "What Ëûëùáí, áñÙ¿ »ïù Ý»ñϳݻñÁ ³éÇÃÁ áõÝ»ó³Ý is really important in life?" The word of God in the ͳÝûóݳÉáõ »õ ³ñáõ»ëï³·¿ïÝ»ñáõÝ Ñ»ï£ above passage guides us to make a decision about what kind of life we want to live? Do we want a life that is Web: St.Sarkischurch.net E-Mail: [email protected] 7 Very Reverend Anoushavan Tanielian, Pastor of Saint SAINT SARKIS CELEBRATES THE Sarkis, talked about the many activities at church over the CHURCH’S PATRONSAINT’S NAME DAY past year and thanked all those who made the day a success. In outlining the many coming activities, he expressed his Just as one thought that winter would never end, a bright pride in the young students' performances in Armenian and sunny day welcomed Saint Sarkis day celebrants on Sunday, pointed to them as the future of the community. The cultur- January 30, 2005 at Saint Sarkis Armenian Church in Dou- al program continued with a piano recital by two very tal- glaston, NY. ented sisters Miss Linda and Mary Demirjian from the Saturday Language School and a short lecture on the histo- Following church services, more than 100 friends and ry of "Khatchkars" by Mr. Barsamian. parishioners gathered in the church hall for the traditional luncheon and program with Mr. Edward Barsamian, once As customary on this day, Very Reverend Anoushavan again the master of ceremonies. Congratulations extended Tanielian presented the special Saint Sarkis Annual Merit to those in attendance named Sarkis or Mardirous, were fol- Awards given to individuals who distinguished themselves lowed with various versions of the legend of Saint Sarkis as in service to Saint Sarkis and the community. This year's a great warrior and Patron of those in love (Armenian St. recipients were Mr. and Mrs. Ardashes and Esther Garabe- Valentine) as well as the story of the old Armenian tradition dian ( NJ) who, every year provide the special Saint Sarkis of eating "salt bread" on this day and hopefully dreaming of Day helva to the church, Locin Megherian who coordinated one's future spouse during a very thirsty night. A gourmet the Ladies Guild effort on Saint Sarkis Day, Mrs. Nayda luncheon prepared by the Ladies Guild was served, and Mr. Voskerijian who is always ready to serve and help wherev- Barsamian dishing out brain teasers, short stories, humor er needed, and Mrs. Seta Oranjian, one of the Saint Sarkis and various announcements. The program continued with webmasters. the students of Hovsep and Susan Hagopian Saturday School and the Sunday school reciting short poems in Armenian, and Mrs. Silva Krikorian, an accomplished soprano accompanied by Mrs. Juliette Milian at the piano, once again delighting the audience with moving renditions of " Khngi Dzar", "Eem Ankin" and "Yegheghetzin Haygagan" arrangements by maestros Pidedjian and Meikhanedjian. Mr. Guy Boyadjian, Chairman of the Board of Trustees extended special thanks to the Ladies Guild for a great job and introduced Mr. Bedros Givelekian representing the Prelacy Executive Council. Mr. Givelekian gave an update on the Saint Sarkis "Land and Vision" project to purchase And finally, the featured artist of the day was Miss Gohar the land adjacent to the church property, thanked donors for Atoyan, a young but very talented violinist, accompanied at their pledges, and presented a summary of the joint April 24 the piano by Mrs. Margarita Atoyan as she charmed every- preparations for the 90th Anniversary of the Genocide. He one with wonderful renditions of Armenian favorites: was followed by Archpriest Rev. Moushegh Der Kaloustian "Groong, Dzirani Dzar" and "Nocturne" by Aram Khacha- who expressed his joy of joining the Saint Sarkis family on dourian. Ajoyous afternoon ended with Pastor's benediction this special day, and in his unique way thanked God and and group singing of Giligia. Everyone left with a smile and everyone who prayed for his recovery from illness. optimistic anticipation for the coming spring. Web: St.Sarkischurch.net E-Mail: [email protected] 8 PALM S UN DAY AND E AST ER Palm Sunday Vodn Leva Holy Communion Easter Sunday Web: St.Sarkischurch.net E-Mail: [email protected] 9 YERAZ DANCE GROUP DAZZLES AUDIENCE ducted by Mrs. Marine Shitilian, with piano accompa- niment by Mrs. Haigouhi Megerian. By Lena Orangian On Saturday, April 2, 2005, at 8:00 pm, Saint Sarkis The first dance, Bert Bar, is an introductory dance, dis- Armenian Apostolic Church's Yeraz Dance Ensemble playing the dancers' discipline in simple, almost mili- premiered its show at the Humanities Theater at tant, uniform steps and group lines followed by Aska- Queensborough Community College, Bayside, New gragan, a traditional regional group dance. Next, the York. audience sampled a dance by the group's youngest members, which was received with great applause. The "You are ready. Just go out there and have a great time, following three dances displayed the group's feminine enjoy yourselves… and don't forget to smile, …show charm, strength and a bit of attitude with two modern your teeth" advised Mr. Karnig Nercessian, Director girls dances as well as the group's strong stance and and Choreographer of the Yeraz Dance Group as cur- intricate footwork in Hop Nino. The last two dances of tain time approached. the first half of the show were Saradarabad, a modern group dance and Joghovertagan Barerou Sharan, a tra- The smiles on the dancers' faces com- plemented the new, colorful handmade costumes imported from Armenia, and showed the confi- dence inspired by the excellent instruction of Tomas Harutyun- yan, Choreographer and formerly one of main dancers in the Armenian State Ensemble and Mrs. Lena Orangian - instructor. Yeraz was privileged to ditional group dance. The second half of the show host a special guest, Mr. Vanoush Khanamiryan, commenced with the group singing three traditional National Artistic Director and Choreographer from songs, followed by another traditional dance Sahari; a Armenia. Mr. Khanamiryan, well known international- group of dances or suite, which consisted of various ly, once again demonstrated his artistic creativity by styles of steps and music that somehow put together, pairing intricate footwork in dances such as Hop Nino, sinuous, gliding movements in Ouzoun-Dara and geo- metric patterns in Artsakh. Mr. Khanamiryan's touches were evident throughout the show. The show, primarily Armenian folk dances, also fea- tured singing, poetry readings, and instrumental per- formances, making it a complete night of Armenian culture and a showcase of the artistic versatility of the Yeraz members. As the curtains came up, the audience got its first glimpse of the 41 members of Yeraz and its multifaceted talent when the group sang the Armenian Yeraz & Director Karnig “Putting on the Moves” and American National Anthems, directed and con- Web: St.Sarkischurch.net E-Mail: [email protected] 10
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