SAINT SARKIS ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH

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SAINT SARKIS ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH
WELCOMES REV.FR.NAREG TERTERIAN AND YERETZKIN ANNIE
On May 22, 2005, Saint Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church of Douglaston
celebrated its Fifteenth Anniversary and on this occasion
His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan appointed
Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian as the new Pastor of St. Sarkis Church.
Der Nareg is the third pastor of the church following in the footsteps of
Archpriest Asoghik Kelejian, Pastor, 1962-1991 and
Very Rev. Fr. Anoushavan Tanielian, Pastor, 1991-2005
May God’s grace guide and protect him as he begins his life of service
to the Armenian Church and our parish.
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 [phone]
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
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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
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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_
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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).
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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
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cussed Bible study aids. ÷³Ï»Ý »õ ï³Ï³õ Ù»½Ç Ïþ³Ýç³ï»Ý Ù»ñ Ð³Û Ñá·»õáñ
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sored by AREC. The program
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started at 10 a.m. in the St.
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Sarkis Church Main Hall and
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concluded at 3 p.m. A light
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lunch and coffee was served.
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"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.'
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"Then he said, 'This is what I'll do. I will tear down my barns
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and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and
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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
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be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have pre-
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pared for yourself?'
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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
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In our everyday lives our family responsibilities, work
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obligations and relationship issues pull us in a number of
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different directions. We are often left wondering, "What
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is really important in life?" The word of God in the
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above passage guides us to make a decision about what
kind of life we want to live? Do we want a life that is
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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.
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PALM S UN DAY AND E AST ER
Palm Sunday
Vodn Leva Holy Communion
Easter Sunday
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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-
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