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Volume XV| Issue 6| /June 2015
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Bill Sahatdjian, Chair 438-4233H
Levon Baladjanian, Vice-Chair 439-6601H
Mary Ekmalian, Secretary 1.310.291.3550C
Lauren Sarabian, Asst. Secretary 493-2900H
Hagop Krioghlian, Treasurer 439-0865W Berj Apkarian 324-7847H
Ara Jierian 436-0291H
Michael Sarabian 493-2900H
Warren Paboojian 433-1859H
DELEGATES
Berj Apkarian 324-7847H
Arakel Arisian 260-2070C
Varoujan Der Simonian 224-1000W
Hagop Krioghlian 439-0865W
Serpouhie Messerlian 298-0445H
Bill Sahatdjian 438-4233H
Mark Shirin 226-5318W
LADIES’ GUILD
Virginia Sarabian, Chair 486-1637 H
MEN’S SOCIETY
Richard Bedoian, Chair 264-7734H
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Garo Poladian, Chair 237-8230W
ADMINISTRATION
Nazik Arisian, Secretary 486-1141W
Hagop Ohanessian, Office Assistant
Diana Shirin, Volunteer Coordinator
Tomas Santoyo, Custodian 355-0816C
CHOIR
Shoghig Papoyan Aladjian, 277-0888H
Director 304-0888C
Serpouhie Messerlian, Chair 298-0445H
ORGANIST
Naira Shahsouvarian 323-0457
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sato Sanikian, Superintendent 486-0111
Leslie Antazo, Secretary 486-0111
YOUTH GROUP
Jason Davis 433-7066
WEDDING COORDINATOR
Lucille Gahvejian 431-4534H
Ս. ԵրրáրդութÇւն Հայաստանեայց Առաքելական
Մայր Եկեղեցի
Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Mother Church 2226 Ventura Street - Fresno, California 93721
Ðá·»õáñ ÐáíÇõ – Parish Priest ²ñÅ. î. ì³Ñ³Ý øÑÝÛ. Îáëï³Ý»³Ý - Fr. Vahan Gosdanian
E-mail: [email protected] (559) 492-3423 H (559) 260-6556 C
OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM
Church: (559) 486-1141 - FAX: (559) 486-1939
Sunday School (559) 486-0111
www.holytrinityfresno.org
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America His Eminence Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate 818-248-7737
Executive Council Representative - Deacon Mark Shirin 559-265-4326
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THE HOLY CHRISM OF THE ARMENIAN CHURCH
THE SERVICE (Continued from previous issue)
The ceremony carries with it long historical memories and traditions, which
have a strong impact on the life of the Church.
Forty days before the blessing, the cauldron, in which the Holy Muron is to
be prepared and blessed, is placed on the altar of the Cathedral. After being
filled with laurel and olive oil, the cauldron is covered with seven long cloths
joined to each other at the top. On the fortieth day, the cauldron is taken to the
altar, which has been constructed in the courtyard. The Catholicos,
accompaied by the 12 bishops and the priests, walks from his residence to the
altar, under a parasol, to celebrate the Holy liturgy.
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The 12 bishops carry the holy relics, the old Muron, rose water and the
essence of balsam. During the Liturgy, a bishop reads the Gospel and a
second bishop recites the Creed of the Faith. Three bishops bring the Holy
Chalice from the Holy Trinity Altar.
The rite of the sacrament of the Holy Muron is performed according to
the Holy Mashdots, the centuries-old book brought from Sis. The ritual
begins after the Great Entrance (Veraperoum) and continues until the
exchange of the Kiss of Peace “Voghtchouyn”. The bishops read from the
Bible while the Catholicos recites the prayers of blessing ascribed to him.
In his prayers, the Catholicos asks the Holy Spirit to sanctify the oil, so that
those who are anointed by it may receive grace and heavenly gifts. The
Catholicos also reads the prayer, “Holy God and Awsome Name”, “Sourp
yev ahavor anoun”. “Let our prayers become true and become reasons for
glorifying you. And let this enlightened oil become an opportunity for us,
the sinful, for the purification of our sins.”
After this prayer, the lid of the bowl is opened while the hymn “Patser
Der” is sung. The bowl is handed over to the godfather, usually a member
of the community chosen by the Pontiff. The Catholicos then fills the bowl
with the essence of the flowers, scented roots and the balsam, and adds to
them the old Muron while singing “Arakelo Aghavno” (The Dove of Peace
Sent from Heaven”).
This is the climax of the ceremony. The bells of the Cathedral toll while
the Pontiff stirs new Muron, first with the relic of the “Wood of Life” (The
Holy Cross of our Lord) and then with the Right hand of the Father of our
faith, Saint Gregory the Illuminator.
The Catholicos then covers the bowl. After the bishops read prayers in
turn, the Catholicos reads the final prayer. With the joyful words of the
“Ourakh Ler” hymn and the Pontiff’s blessing, the ritual ends, the Holy
Liturgy continues and the members of the congregation exchange the kiss
of peace.
After the Holy Liturgy, the believers kiss and revere the bowl.
List of the 48 Aromas and Flowers
Used to Prepare the Holy Muron -Balsam oil-Olive oil-Carnation-Nutmeg-Sweet Flag-Spikenard-
Gooseberry-Cinnamon-Cyclamon-Crocus-Sweet Marjoram-Hors elder-
Camel’s hair-Hazelwort-Camomill-Violet-Water Lily-Orange flower-
Allspice-Laurel-Myrtle-Narcissus-Laurel seed-Laurel flower-Crystal tea-
Ginger-Mastic-Musk-Hyacinth-Orange flower water- Rose water-Aloes-
Cardamon-Sandal-Rose-Olibanum-Storax-Galingale-Cubeb-Lavender-
Rosemary-Lemon balm-Spearmint-Wild mint- Basil-Thyme-Summer
Savory.
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կենսագրական գծեր եւ ծառայական տարիներու
մանրամասնութիւններ:
ԳԵՐՇ. Տ. ԿՈՐԻՒՆ ԱՐՔ. ՊԱՊԵԱՆ
Աւազանի անունով Վարդգէս, ծնած է
Պուրճ Համուտի Նոր Արագած թաղա-
մասին մէջ։ Յաճախած է Նոր Սիսի
Աքսոր Գասարճեան Ազգային երկսեռ
վարժարանը։
Իր միջնակարգ ուսումը կատարելէ
ետք Պէյրութի Նշան Փալանճեան
Ճեմարա-նին մէջ, 1957-ին ընդուն-
ւած է Մեծի Տանն Կիլիկիոյ Կաթողի-
կոսութեան Դպրեվանքի Ժառանգա-
ւորաց բաժնի աւարտական դասարա-
նը եւ ին ձեռնադրուած է Սար-
կաւագ։ Այնուհետեւ երեք տարիներ
հետեւած է Դպրեվանքի Ընծայարանի
դասընթացքներուն եւ ձեռնադրուած է
Կուսակրօն Քահանայ, ձեռամբ Տ. Տ.
Զարեհ Ա. Կաթողիկոսին, 28 Մայիս ին եւ վերակոչուած՝ Տ. Կորիւն
Աբեղայ։
ին կը կոչուի Ճէզիրէի շրջանի Առաջնորդական Փոխանորդութեան
պաշտօնին։ Նոյն տարին աւարտելով Յովաննէս Պատմաբան Կաթո-
ղիկոս Դրասխանակերտացիի կեանքին եւ գործին նուիրուած իր Վար-
դապետական աւարտաճառը, ձեռամբ Տ. Տ. Խորէն Ա. Կաթողիկոսին կը
ստանայ Վարդապետական գաւազանի իշխանութիւն։
թուին կը մեկնի Անգլիա, հետեւելու աստուածաբանական եւ հա-
յագիտական բարձրագոյն ուսմանց Օքսֆորտի համալսարանի մէջ։
Աւարտելով իր տիտղոսի աշխատանքները, կը վերադառնայ Ան-
թիլիաս ի աշնան եւ Դպրեվանքին մէջ կը դասաւանդէ եկեղեցա-
գիտական, աստուածաբանական եւ լեզուական նիւթեր, միաժամանակ
յառաջ տանելով իր ուսումնասիրական բանասիրական աշխատանք-
ները։ թուականի ամրան կը տիրանայ Աստուածաբանութեան եւ
Արեւելագիտութեան ճիւղերէն Օքսֆորտի Համալսարանի տոքթորայիտիտղոսին իրեն նիւթ ունենալով Հայ եւ Վրաց եկեղեցիներու փոխյարաբերութեանց
եւ այլ յարակից խնդիրներու պատմութիւնը՝թուականներու։
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ին կը մեկնի Նոր Ջուղա, Սպահան, որպէս Առաջնորդական
Տեղապահ եւ նոյն տարին Տ. Տ. Գարեգին Բ. Աթոռակից Կաթողիկոսի
ձեռամբ կը ստանայ Ծայրագոյն Վարդապետութեան աստիճան։
ին Սպահանի Թեմի րդ Պատգամաւորական Ժողովը զինք կ’ընտրէ
Առաջնորդ։ ի Մայիս ին ան կը ստանայ եպիսկոպոսական
ձեռնադրութիւն եւ օծում ձեռամբ Տ.Տ. Գարեգին Բ. Աթոռակից
Կաթողիկոսի։ Իսկ Յունիս թուականին, դարձեալ Տ.Տ. Գարեգին
Բ. Կաթողիկոսի Սրբատառ Կոնդակով ան կը ստանայ Արքութեան
տիտղոս և պատիւ։
թուականին Ն.Ս.Օ.Տ.Տ. Արամ Ա. Կաթողիկոսի կողմէ կը
նշանակուի Քուէթի եւ Ծոցի երկիրներու Կաթողիկոսական փոխա-
նորդ, ուր կը ծառայէ մինչեւ թուական։ ին ան կը
վերադառնայ Սուրբ Աթոռ՝ Անթիլիաս եւ կը նուիրուի բանասիրական
աշխատանքներու։
IN MEMORIAM Archbishop Gorun Babian
1941 - 2015
His Eminence Archbishop Gorun Babian (Baptismal name Vartkes) was born
in Bourj Hamoud, Beirut, Lebanon in 1941. He received his elementary
education at Aksor Kasarjian Armenian Prelacy Elementary school. After
finishing his Junior High education in 1957, he entered The Cilician
Catholicosate Seminary. In 1958 he was ordained as a Deacon while attending
Seminary in the Great House of Cilicia in Antelias. On May 28, 1961 he was
ordained a celibate priest by the blessed memory Catholicos Zareh I and was
renamed Very Rev. Gorun. In 1963 he was appointed as the Locum Tenens for
“Kamishly” regeon, in Syria. The same year, after finishing his thesis on
“The life and works of Traskhandetsi Catholicos” he was ordained as a
Vartabed by the Blessed memory Catholicos Khoren I.
In 1967, he furthered his education at Oxford in theology and Armenian
Studies. After receiving his B. Lit. degree in 1973, he returned to Antelias to
teach Armenian Church History, Theology and Armenian language courses and
delivered different lectures.
In 1977, he received his Doctorate Degree presenting his Dissertation in The
Relations Between the Armenian and Georgian Churches 224-620 AD. In
1978, he traveled to New Julfa, Iran and served as a locum tenens position. In 1980, he was ordained a bishop and in 1986, through a special Encyclical by
the blessed memory of Catholicos Karekin II, he received the ranking title of
Archbishop. In 2002, he was appointed as the Catholcosate locum tenens in
Kuwait and the Arab Emirates until 2011, Archbishop Babian then returned to
Antelias and dedicated his time for theological studies. God Bless his soul.
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WEDDINGS
BAPTISMS
HAIG HAGOP DER BOGHOSSIAN AND NATALIE
ROSE SEXENIAN were joined in Holy Matrimony on
Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic
Church. Officiating this ceremony was Father Vahan
Gosdanian. Best Man for this joyous occasion was Elias
Suakjian and the Maid of Honor was Stephanie Sexenian.
We congratulate Haig and Natalie and their proud parents
Hagop and Sosi Der Boghossian and George and Silva
Sexenian. May the Lord Bless and guide them as they start
their new journey of life together.
HAROUT KALAJIAN AND TANYA ARAM joined in Holy Matrimony
on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at the Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic
Church. Officiating this ceremony was Father Vahan Gosdanian. Best
Man for this joyous occasion was Nareg Kalajian and Maid of Honor was
Danielle Ricchiuti. We congratulate Harout and Tanya and their proud
parents Hagop and Maral Kalajian, Mardiros Aram and Ani Aram. May
the Lord Bless and guide them as they start their new journey of life
together.
On Saturday, May 2, 2015 CARLY ALINA KELEJIAN received the
Sacrament of Baptism. We congratulate her parents Carlo & Tabitha
Kelejian, and big sister Tedi. We also congratulate Godparents Hagop &
Arsho Kelejian, honorary Godfather T.J. Kazarian, and grandparents
Hagop and Shake Kelejian, Toni Kazarian and the late Ted Kazarian. We
congratulate baby Carly Alina on reaching this spiritual milestone.
On Saturday, May 9, 2015 BRIELLE CANTIN received the Sacrament
of Baptism. We congratulate her parents Trevor & Chioma Cantin. We
also congratulate Godparents Vincent & Audra Bosley and grandparents
Jerry & Janis Campos and Sydney & Alicia Friday. We congratulate
baby Brielle on reaching this spiritual milestone.
On Saturday, May 9, 2015 CLARA JIERIAN received the Sacrament of
Baptism. We congratulate her parents Sevag & Anna Jierian. We also
congratulate her Godparents Vache Jierian and Soceek Tchouboukjian
and grandparents Ara & Shoghik Jierian and Arthur & Silva Manukyan
We congratulate baby Clara on reaching this spiritual milestone.
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Get Well Soon! The Pastor and the Board of Trustees wish to
express to all church members who are ill and not feeling well
(listed or not listed below), a speedy recovery.
Vartan Ajamian Lalig Bayrakdarian
With the blessing of His Eminence
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church
Guest Priest
Very. Rev. Boghos Tinkjian
Will celebrate the Holy Badarak and offer the Sermon
On
Sunday, June 21, 2015 At 10:00 am
Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church Pastor &
Board of Trustees
Congratulations to Matthew & Erin
Melkonian on the birth of their
daughter JANE VIOLET TAKOUHI
MELKONIAN, who was born on
Tuesday, April 28, 2015. We also
congratulate grandparents Paulette
Melkonian, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis
Melkonian, Philip and Florence
Parnagian and Great-Grandmothers.
Marian Hovannisian and Gladys Parnagian.
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT
On Sunday, May 31, 2015 ARA KAI POSTOYAN received the
Sacrament of Baptism. We congratulate his parents Shant & Morgen
Postoyan. We also congratulate Godparents Vrej Postoyan and Nora
Aleen Postoyan and grandparents Bedros & Adrine Postoyan, Dean Felix
and Lorie Edelbacher. We congratulate baby Ara Kai on reaching this
spiritual milestone.
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Congratulations to Hasmig Aaronian
for being selected the 2015 Mother of the Year
Father Vahan Gosdanian, Jason Davis, Hasmig Aaronian,
& Sevag Sanikian
As a child Hasmig Kavoukjian Aaronian aspired to be an opera singer. She
began singing in the church choir at the age of ten under the direction of
Prof. Kalfayan. Hasmig eventually became a soloist under the
encouragement of Hratch Tcherkoyan. She continues to devote her Sunday
mornings to singing homages to the Lord.
Hasmig regularly attended Sunday school and was a member of the Young
Legion Youth Group. In 1948 Hasmig married Aaron Aaronian, they were
blessed with three children, Karen, Rick, and Randy.
Her children attended Sunday school and Karen sang in the church choir,
while Rick and Randy served as Altar boys. As you can see church, singing,
and family was at the center of Hasmig’s life.
Hasmig made a career working for the FUSD in the transportation
department. She continued to pursue her singing dreams when she became a
member of the Hamazkayin Choir, Melodeers, and the Fresno Community
Chorus, eventually singing on stage with her daughter in two opera
productions, “La Boheme” and “La Travita”. She also became a member of
Fresno’s Master Chorale and performed in the concert commemorating the
Centennial of the Armenian Genocide.
Her devotion to church and God is evident every week, as she attends Bible
study classes and continues to sing in the choir. Thank you Hasmig for your
service to our church. God Bless You!
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2015 Mother’s Day Luncheon
Father Vahan Gosdanian & Alina Arakelian Armen Ajamian & Alina Arakelian
Kevork Ajamian
Kohar Sanikian
Arakel Arisian
Aren Sanikian
Vahe Ohanian
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The Pastor and the Board of Trustees of the
Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church in Fresno
Honors High School and University Graduates
By: Hagop Ohanessian
On Sunday, May 17,
2015, at 1:00 PM, the
Holy Trinity Armenian
Apostolic Church held
its 16th Annual Graduate
Luncheon. Present to
share this special event
were 16 graduates from
the Valley high schools
and universities, their
family members, and
friends. Master of
Ceremonies was Connor
Esraelian. The guest speaker of the day was Dr. Joseph Castro, who is the
President of California State University, Fresno. Dr. Castro gave
an inspiring message on the power and importance of the graduates
families and the support that they receive from their respective community,
and to give back to their church and community. Very Reverend Boghos
Tinkjian, who was also in attendance presented the message from His
Eminence Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian congratulating each graduate
and their families. He noted that all were unique individuals and that they
belonged to the Christian Armenian family. He encouraged them to never
forget their roots and the love, support and encouragement that they have
received from the Armenian Church. Archbishop Mardirossian also
highlighted the importance of giving back to the community and taking an
active role in the progress of the Armenian people. New energy and ideas
will help advance our nation and cause.
Those in attendance were treated to a wonderful musical selections by
Kevork Ajamian, Aramayis Orkusyan, and Michael Rettig. Michael played
on the oud, Aramayis played on the guitar while Kevork sang Karoun
Karoun eh and Sari Siroun Yar.
The graduates were then called up and greeted by Fr. Vahan Gosdanian and
Board of Trustees Vice-Chair, Levon Baladjanian who presented
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BUCHANAN HIGH
SCHOOL
Alina Arakelian
Shahe Der Haroutunian
Aleen Mihranian
BULLARD HIGH
SCHOOL
Harut Bareian
Jon Megerdichian
CLOVIS NORTH HIGH
SCHOOL
Armen Ajamian
Carson Esraelian
Sevag Sanikian
UNIVERSITY HIGH
SCHOOL
Diana Gasparyan
CALIFORNIA STATE
UNIVERSITY, FRESNO
Nicole Der Simonian (Masters)
Ani Grigoryan (Masters)
Lilit Grigoryan
Tatevik Hovhannisyan
Roza Marabyan
Marina Minas
Michael Rettig
Marine Vardanyan
2014 - 2015 Graduates
certificates from the church and various dignitaries to the graduates
as well as two books entitled The Armenian Response to Non-
Orthodox Objections by Bishop Nareg Alemezian and The Eaglet by
the late Dr. Arra Avakian.
We extend our congratulations to these fine graduates and
their families. We wish them the best in all their future endeavors.
May God protect and pour His blessings on all of them.
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FUNERAL/GRAVESIDE SERVICES
May God Bless Their Souls.
Graveside Services were held for JERRY HAGOBIAN on
Thursday, May 14, 2015. Interment was held at Masis
Ararat Cemetery. Our sincere condolences to his daughter
Linda Hagobian and son Jay Hagobian, and his extended
family and friends.
Funeral Services were held for THEODORE SHAMSHOIAN on
Thursday, May 21, 2015. Our sincere condolences to his wife Cleo
Shamshoian, daughter Susan Shamshoian-Sakamoto, son Michael
Shamshoian, daughter Linda Shamshoian-Brown, sister Juanita Parrish,
and sister-in-law Ann Shamshoian, and his extended family and
friends.
Our sincere condolences to Dan Adanalian, Diane Young and Ralph
Kalibjian on the passing of their mother/sister SADIE MARSHALL.
Our sincere condolences to the Kazanjian Family on the passing of
their father JACK KAZANJIAN.
ATTENTION
If you know anyone who graduated this
year, please call the church
office at 559-486-1141 so that we may
announce it in the July Voice.
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HOKEHANKIST will be said for
JUNE 7
AVEDIK & HRIPSIME ALTINTOPIAN, as requested by their daughters.
ALTAR FLOWERS ARE DONATED IN THEIR MEMORY.
NICOLAS ALTINTOP & ALFONS ALTINTOP, as requested by their
sisters.
JUNE 14
GEORGE PANOSIAN on the 3rd year of his passing, as requested by his
loving wife Rosemary Panosian, his sons Steve & Cindy Panosian, Richard
& Valerie Panosian, his daughter Mark & Diane Panosian-Rapin, his
grandchildren Angela, Sarah, Stephen Panosian, Laura & Renee Rapin, his
brother Bob & Pat Panosian, and Ron & Grace White. ALTAR FLOWERS
ARE DONATED IN HIS MEMORY.
EDWARD BALADJANIAN on the 20th year of his passing, ROSA
BALADJANIAN on the 20th year of her passing, & ALL THE
DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE KASPARIAN FAMILY, as requested
by his wife Ruby Baladjanian and Family. ALTAR FLOWERS ARE
DONATED IN THEIR MEMORY.
ALEK & BAYZAR BUCHAKLIAN, GEORGE & AVEDIS
BUCHAKLIAN, ALEKSAN & MARY CHORTANIAN, ANNE
SIMONYAN, & BABY BUCHAKLIAN, as requested by Harry & Lillian
Buchaklian and Family.
JUNE 28
MARY TOROSIAN on the 14th year of her passing, as requested
by her daughter Patty Torosian, son and daughter-in-law Mr. & Mrs. Peter
Torosian & Family, and sister Emma Missirian & Family. ALTAR
FLOWERS & COFFEE HOUR REFRESHMENTS ARE DONATED IN
HER MEMORY.
JACK TOROSIAN on the 23rd year of his passing, as requested by
his daughter Patty Torosian, son and daughter-in-law Mr. & Mrs. Peter
Torosian & Family, and sister-in-law Emma Missirian & Family. ALTAR
FLOWERS & COFFEE HOUR REFRESHMENTS ARE DONATED IN
HIS MEMORY.
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BAZAAR NOTES By: Barbara Mortanian
Luci’s Treasure Cove
This year the 65th Annual Food
Bazaar will take place on Friday,
October 2 for dine in, take out and
drive through lunch and dinner service
along with our delectable baked,
canned, preserved and frozen
Armenian foods for sale. Your
committee chairs, Mary Ekmalian and
Barbara Mortanian have started
planning and collaborating with the
expertise of past chairs and look
forward to offer some variety to our
regular successful past Bazaar
traditions. One such novelty this year
will be the addition of “Luci’s
Treasure Cove.”
This brainchild of Lucille Gahvejian promises to add flair and a very unique
shopping experience for all. With this in mind, we ask for your help to
make this happen. During the next couple of months please search deep into
your cupboards, closets, attics, basements and beyond for unusual hidden
treasures that you have been keeping for just the right occasion. Well, the
time is now for you to share those one-of-a kind items and collectibles.
We are requesting a variety of salable, gently used or new treasures in the
way of household and decorator items, glassware, ceramics, pottery, vases,
china, serving pieces, silver, pillows, statues, jewelry, vintage clothing,
pictures, books, handmade items, and tasteful souvenirs from travels. We
would especially like to showcase novelty items from Armenia, for example
pomegranates, unusual demitasse cups and any other things Armenian.
Ask your relatives and friends to join in on the hunt for hidden treasures to
share. All donations will be discriminately selected so that all items are of
similar quality. Call Lucille at 431-4534 for information and any questions
you may have. All profits benefit Holy Trinity Church. Also, if during your
search for treasures you happen to find any unneeded quart and/or pint jars
please call Barbara at 284-8478.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
1 2
Bible Study 7:00 pm at
the home of
Hagop & Silva Arikian
Bible Study 8:00 pm
3
7
Morning Service
9:00 am
Badarak 10:00 am
Hye’d Out 5:30 pm
8
9
Bible Study 7:00 pm at
the home of
Charlie & Siroon
Vanoyan
Bible Study 8:00 pm
10
14 Morning Service 9:00
Badarak 10:00 am
(Birthday Blessing Prayer)
Hye’d Out 5:30 pm
15
16
Bible Study7:00 pm at
the home of
Mary Tokatlian
June Joint Dinner
5:30 pm
Bible Study 8:00 pm
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21 Morning Service 9:00
Badarak 10:00 am
(Wedding
Anniversary Prayer)
Hye’d Out 5:30 pm
Happy Father’s Day
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Bible Study 7:00 pm at
the home of
Mary Tokatlian
Bible Study 8:00 pm
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28 English Morning
Service 9:15 am
Badarak 10:00 am
VBS 5:30-8:30 PM
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VBS 5:30-8:30 PM
30 Bible Study 7:00 pm at
the home of
Der Hayr & Yeretzgin
Gosdanian
VBS 5:30-8:30 PM
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Thursday Friday Saturday
4
Bible Study 10:00 am
(English)
Youth Basketball
7:15 pm
5
No Armenian
Bible Study
6
11
Bible Study 10:00 am
(English)
Youth Basketball
7:15 pm
12
No Armenian
Bible Study
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18 Bible Study 10:00 am
(English)
Youth Basketball
7:15 pm
19 No Armenian
Bible Study
20
25 Bible Study 10:00 am
(English)
Youth Basketball
7:15 pm
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No Armenian
Bible Study
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Deadline for
“Voice” submission
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IN-LIEU OF FLOWERS DONATIONS
Are made in Memory of...
PATRICIA BOULOUTIAN
Hasmig Aaronian (Choir)
Al & Becky Adams
Bryan & Pamela Arakelian & Family
Nazik Arisian
Leslie & Nick Antazo (Sunday School)
George & Mary Atashkarian
George & Anik Avedesian
Simon & Alice Bajaksouzian
Ruby Baladjanian
Richard Bedoian
Darren & Debbie Boyajian
Boyatzian Family
Harry & Lillian Buchaklian
Kenneth & Bernice Bussard
Stella Chaderjian
Guy & Louise Chookoorian
Gerald & Margaret Conkle
Christine Darmanian
Virginia Derian
Don & Jill Eskender (Youth Group)
Virginia Freeland
Thomas & Janice Fowler
Jack & Lucille Gahvejian
Henry & Kathy Gambero
Anna Garabedian
Vars & David Gaston (Sunday School)
Krikor & Lucy Geyoghlian
Ladies’ Guild
Shavarah Hazarabedian
Mary Hokokian
Gladys Jamgotchian (Youth Group)
Sylvia Kalashian
Sarkis & Carol Keochekian
Shirley Kirkorian
Garabed & Dirouhi Kupelian & Family
Michael & Araxie Marderosian
Queenie Marsoobian
Serpouhie Messerlian (Choir)
Rosemary Minasian
Lucy Ohanian
Rose & Pauline Ohanesian
Patti Ourlian
Virginia Sarabian
Karoline Shahinian
Rose Sirabian
Mildred Shirin
Richard & Diana Shirin
Viken & Paula Sapatjian
Patricia Sevoian
Kathryn Kevorkian Stockdale
Patty Torosian
Vosguanian & Mengiella Families
BASSEL ABRAHAMIAN
Hasmig Aaronian
Nazik Arisian
Ruby Baladjanian
Gerald & Margaret Conkle
Vars & David Gaston (Sunday School)
Jack & Lucille Gahvejian
Ladies’ Guild
Louise Hagopian
Varoujan & Satenig Kassabian
Queenie Marsoobian
Rosemary Minasian
Lucy Ohanian
Hagop Ohanessian
Gladys Peters
Patricia Sevoian
Mark & Margaret Shirin (Sunday School)
Mildred Shirin
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Are made in Memory of...
HOKEHANKIST DONATIONS
TATO ARISTAKESSIAN ARISIAN Nazik Arisian
ALICE MANUKIAN Vahan Manukian
LOUISE PASHINIAN NEÉ ALLEGRETTE Virginia Meltickian
VARTAN GEVORKYAN Ovsanna Gevorkyan
MNATSAGAN HAGOPIAN Ashot & Armenoui Hagopian
GEORGE PANOSIAN Rosemary Panosian
IN-LIEU OF FLOWERS DONATIONS
ALICE BERBERIAN HUMPHREY
Henry & Connie Berberian
Vicki Dvorak & Edward Boehmer
Helen Donabedian & Family
Jack & Lucille Gahvejian
Grace Kazarian
Sean & Cheryl Rodden
Sarkis & Iris Sahatdjian & Family
Wendy Neft Sandra
Mildred Shirin
Flora Tanielian
Jimmy & Nancy Yee
LUCIN OGHGASSIAN Mary Carls
JACK KAZANJIAN Mary Kazanjian
ALICE BERBERIAN HUMPHREY Jack & Lucille Gahvejian
BASSEL ABRAHAMIAN Aida Abrahamian
JACK & MARY TOROSIAN Patty Torosian
ANN SOLAKIAN Shavarah Hazarabedian
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GENERAL
Anonymous (In loving memory on the 3rd year of Joseph Sahakian’s passing)
Bryan & Pamela Arakelian & Family (In memory of Ed & Alma Margosian)
Carlotta Bedrosian
Chapel of the Light Funeral Home
Guy & Louise Chookoorian (Voice)
Christine Darmanian (In memory of Richard & Armon Darmanian
and George & Jackie Kaloostian)
Michael & Yeran Devejian (Voice)
Movses Karkazian (Der Voghormia)
Grace Kazarian (In memory of Sadie Marshall)
Dr. Stephen & Judy Krikorian
Jeannette Navarro (Mardikian Fund)
Hagop Ohanessian
Ohanes, Astghig, & Hagop Ohanessian (Der Voghormia,
in memory of Vasken Hamassian)
Jack & Billie Rustigan
Patty Torosian (In memory of William Bottorft)
In honor of mother Alice Vartanian’s birthday on May 15
Christine Vartanian Datian, Las Vegas,
Steven Vartanian and Philip Vartanian, Fresno
EASTER EUGHAKIN Patty Torosian $50
In honor of the graduates: Christopher Ohanesian, Eva Sahatdjian,
Brianna Sahatdjian, Nicole Der Simonian, and Riley Hanks.
We wish them all continued success
Mark and Margaret Shirin
In honor of Harry “Skip” Kachadoorian’s birthday Richard Bedoian
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Vacation Bible School: Weird Animals
is coming June 28-July 2
5:30-8:30 pm
The cost per child is $25 which includes a t-shirt, a CD,
and dinner. For registration forms, contact the church
office at 559-486-1141or www.holytrinityfresno.org to
sign up. Register your children, grandchildren, nieces,
nephews, and neighbors to attend this fun-filled week
of music, crafts, bible study, food, Armenian culture,
and faith.
Hello Everyone,
The Youth Group would once again like to Congratulate
Hasmig Aaronian as our 2015 Mother of the Year. We would like to
thank the Ladies, especially Mary Ekmalian, for helping us with the
food. It was a great day and we look forward to our 60th Annual
Mother’s Day Luncheon in 2016.
Graduation is coming up quickly. I will have the honor of
going to a few graduations this year. We have more than a few
outstanding young people graduating. I look forward to watching our
graduates take another step forward in their lives.
Sunday, June 14th we are looking forward to a trip to the
Island Water Park. For $25 we will get admission to the park,
cheeseburger, soda, chips, and ice cream. If you would like to go
please let Jason know. Weird Animals Vacation Bible School is
coming up on June 28th – July 2nd. Please register your children as
soon as possible. We look forward to having a great time together.
In His Service,
Jason Davis
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Spotlight on Sunday school By: Barbara Mortanian
Linda Tayian Hurst has been part of
our dedicated volunteer Sunday
school staff for 15 years. She began
sharing her kind, calm and gentle
teaching style in 2000 along side
Anne Kevorkian in grade 4 and
currently Linda and Anne’s
daughter, Kathy, team teach the
same class. These two ladies have
an unspoken understanding and are
an excellent teaching duo.
Born in Los Angeles, Linda is the
daughter of the late Diran and Hazel
Tayian. She attended school in
southern California and graduated from Hollywood High School. She was baptized
in Gethsemane Armenian Church in LA and had her chrismation at Holy Trinity
Church with Paul Khasigian serving as her Godfather.
Linda attended California State University, Fresno earning a bachelor of science
degree in Animal Science followed by a Master of Science degree in Agriculture as
well. Following her years at CSUF she attended USC and earned a Doctor of
Pharmacy degree and is currently co-owner and working pharmacist of a Specialty
Pharmacy for Hemophilia patients. Linda is a member of the California
Pharmacist’s Association, Fresno Hemophilia Auxiliary.
Mark Hurst and Linda married in 1987 in Fowler. Celebrating 28 years of marriage
the couple is proud of their three sons; Luke age 26 is married to Andrea, manager
Fowler Ace Hardware, both are students and are expecting Linda and Mark’s
second grandchild. Jacob, the middle son, is 23 and is a graduate student at CSU
Fresno. Youngest son Jed, age 21 is a student, works at Ruth’s Chris Restaurant,
and is the father of the Hurst’s 5 year old granddaughter, Cambria. All three of her
sons are accomplished musicians.
When their three sons were young, Linda was a busy soccer and music mom and all
three boys were very active in Boy Scouting too. It’s not a surprise that the Hurst
family love raising animals, they have chickens, ducks, pigeons a goose and some
stray animals as well. Their home has served a refuge for their friend’s pets and
even strays that have needed a place to call home to self-restore and recuperate from
a variety of ills.
In addition to juggling her busy professional and very active home life, Linda
enjoys traveling, gardening and restoring the 100+ year old farmhouse where she
and her family live. Mrs. Hurst is a modest, highly educated and compassionate
woman of faith. Her favorite Bible Passage is the 23rd Psalm
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Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church Parishioners are Honored at the
Armenian Relief Society Sophia Chapter’s 2015 Mother’s Day Luncheon
On Sunday, May 3, 2015, five parishioners of the Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic
Church who are also members of the Armenian Relief Society were honored at a
luncheon held at Pardini’s. Mrs. Manoushag Kasparian was chosen as the 2015 Mother
of the year for the Sophia Chapter and Mrs. Rosemary Minasian was chosen on behalf
of the ARS Mother Chapter. Members, Ms. Margaret Shirin, Mrs. Hasmig Tchaparian,
and Ms. Maral Manoukian were chosen as this year’s most dedicated members. The
Honorees were surprised when their biographies were read and they were presented
with a beautiful plaque. The program included the Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic
Church/ARS Sophia Chapter Saturday Armenian School students, who recited poems
and sang songs, as well as other performances by Mrs. Noune Petrosian, Mark
Ohanessian, Aramayis Orkusyan, Choir Directors Ms. Shoghig Papoyan and Ms. Rosa
Pashayan. The event concluded with a raffle.
The Saturday Armenian School Year-End Hantes
During the evening of Thursday,
May 21, 2015 the Saturday
Armenian School held under the
auspices of the Holy Trinity
Armenian Apostolic Church
administered by the Armenian
Relief Society Sophia Chapter
presented its year-end Program
(Hantes) to an audience
comprising of family members
and friends. It was delightful to
see the students showcase their
poems and songs.
Please call Nazik at 559-974-3089 if you are interested in the school. Ages 4 and up are
welcome.
Manoushag Kasparian
Hasmig
Tchaparian
Maral
Manoukian Margaret
Shirin
Rosemary
Minasian
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PASS IT ON… Submitted by: Krista Parnagian
The Matchless Pearl
David Morse, American missionary to India, became great friends there with
the pearl-diver, Rambhau. Many an evening he spent in Rambhau's cabin reading
to him from the Bible, and explaining to him God's way of salvation. Rambhau
enjoyed listening to the word of God, but whenever the missionary tried to get
Rambhau to accept Christ as his Savior - he would shake his head and reply,
"Your Christian way to heaven is too easy for me! I cannot accept it. If ever I
should find admittance to heaven in that manner - I would feel like a pauper
there...like a beggar who has been let in out of pity. I may be proud - but I want to
deserve, I want to earn my place in heaven -- and so I am going to work for it."
Nothing the missionary could say seemed to have any effect on Rambhau's
decision, and so quite a few years slipped by. One evening, however, the
missionary heard a knock on his door, and on going to open it he found Rambhau
there. "Come in, dear friend," said Morse. "No," said the pearl-diver. "I want you
to come with me to my house, Sahib, for a short time -- I have something to show
you. Please do not say 'No'." "Of course I'll come," replied the missionary. As they
neared his house, Rambhau said: "In a week's time I start working for my place in
heaven; I am leaving for Delhi -- and I am going there on my knees." "Man, you
are crazy! It's nine hundred miles to Delhi, and the skin will break on your knees,
and you will have blood-poisoning or leprosy before you get to Bombay." "No, I
must get to Delhi," affirmed Rambhau, "and the immortals will reward me for it!
The suffering will be sweet - for it will purchase heaven for me!" "Rambhau, my
friend - you can't. How can I bear you to do it - when Jesus Christ has suffered and
died to purchase heaven for you!" But the old man could not be moved. "You are
my dearest friend on earth, Sahib Morse. Through all these years you have stood
by me in sickness, in want - you have been sometimes my only friend. But even
you cannot turn me from my desire to purchase eternal bliss...I must go to Delhi!"
Inside the hut Morse was seated in the very chair Rambhau had specially built for
him - where on so many occasions he had read to him the Bible.
Rambhau left the room to return soon with a small but heavy English
strongbox. "I have had this box for years," said he, "and I keep only one thing in
it. Now I will tell you about it, Sahib Morse. I once had a son..." "A son! Why,
Rambhau, you have never before said a word about him!" "No, Sahib, I couldn't."
Even as he spoke the diver's eyes were moistened. "Now I must tell you, for soon I
will leave, and who knows whether I shall ever return? My son was a diver too.
He was the best pearl diver on the coasts of India. He had the swiftest dive, the
keenest eye, the strongest arm, the longest breath of any man who ever sought for
pearls. What joy he brought to me! Most pearls, as you know, have some defect or
blemish only the expert can discern, but my boy always dreamed of finding the
'perfect' pearl - one beyond all that was ever found. One day he found it! But even
when he saw it - he had been under water too long... That pearl cost him his life,
for he died soon after."
The old pearl diver bowed his head. For a moment his whole body shook, but
there was no sound. "All these years," he continued, "I have kept this pearl - but
now I am going, not to return, and to you, my best friend - I am giving my pearl."
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The old man worked the combination on the strongbox and drew from it a
carefully wrapped package. Gently opening the cotton, he picked up a mammoth
pearl and placed it in the hand of the missionary. It was one of the largest pearls ever
found off the coast of India, and glowed with a luster and brilliance never seen in
cultured pearls. It would have brought a fabulous sum in any market. For a moment
the missionary was speechless and gazed with awe. "Rambhau! What a pearl!" "That
pearl, Sahib, is perfect," replied the Indian quietly. The missionary looked up quickly
with a new thought: Was not this the very opportunity and occasion he had prayed
for - to make Rambhau understand the value of Christ's sacrifice? So he said,
designedly, "Rambhau, this is a wonderful pearl, an amazing pearl. Let me buy it. I
would give you ten thousand dollars for it." "Sahib! What do you mean?" "Well, I
will give you fifteen thousand dollars for it, or if it takes more - I will work for it."
"Sahib," said Rambhau, stiffening his whole body, "this pearl is beyond price. No
man in all the world has money enough to pay what this pearl is worth to me. On the
market a million dollars could not buy it. I will not sell it to you. You may only have
it as a gift." "No, Rambhau, I cannot accept that. As much as I want the pearl, I
cannot accept it that way. Perhaps I am proud, but that is too easy. I must pay for it,
or work for it..."
The old pearl-diver was stunned. "You don't understand at all, Sahib. Don't you
see. My only son gave his life to get this pearl, and I wouldn't sell it for any money.
Its worth is in the life-blood of my son. I cannot sell this - but I can give it to you.
Just accept it in token of the love I bear you." The missionary was choked, and for a
moment could not speak. Then he gripped the hand of the old man. "Rambhau," he
said in a low voice, "don't you see? My words are just what you have been saying to
God all the time." The diver looked long and searchingly at the missionary, and
slowly, slowly he began to understand. "God is offering you salvation as a free gift,"
said the missionary. "It is so great and priceless that no man on earth can buy it.
Millions of dollars are too little. No man on earth could earn it. His life would be
millions of years too short. No man is good enough to deserve it. It cost God the life-
blood of His only Son to make the entrance for you into heaven. In a million years, in
a hundred pilgrimages, you could not earn that entrance. All you can do is to accept
it as a token of God's love for you - a sinner.
"Rambhau, of course I will accept the pearl in deep humility, praying God that I
may be worthy of your love. Rambhau, won't you accept God's great gift of heaven,
too, in deep humility, knowing it cost Him the death of His Son to offer it to you?"
Great tears were now rolling down the cheeks of the old man. The veil was
beginning to lift. "Sahib, I see it now. I have believed in the doctrine of Jesus for the
last two years, but I could not believe that His salvation was free. Now I understand.
Some things are too priceless to be bought or earned. Sahib, I will accept His
salvation!" Author Unknown
Message: For God so loved the wor ld, that he gave his only begotten son,
that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."John
3:16
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Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church Outreach Committee
The mission of the Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church Outreach
Committee is to bring parishioners closer to God and to the church.
Prayer needs may be requested by calling:
Der Vahan Gosdanian 260-6556 (c)
Jason Davis 433-7066
Sharon Williams 897-5998
Der Vahan Gosdanian
Vars Gaston
Harry Buchaklian
Hrair Messerlian
Jason Davis
Serpouhie Messerlian
Nishan Der Kalousdian
Mary Ekmalian
Greg Eritzian
Patty Torosian
Sharon Williams
Sato Sanikian
OUTREACH COMMITTEE
Summer is approaching and it is time to look for a summer job!
Students and job seekers can register for Holy Trinity Connect to help
them seek employment and volunteer opportunities within our church
at no cost! Organizations seeking employees and volunteers can also
list their openings to promote them to jobseekers within our church
community.
Contact: Harry Buchaklian at (559) 355-6196 or Andrew Esguerra at
[email protected] for more details and help develop this new
concept.
The Outreach Committee is pleased to participate in this year’s
Vacation Bible School, kicking off on June 28th! We will lead fun
cooking classes that day, in addition to all the other fun activities. The
class will run from 6:00-8:00 pm. For more information on the
cooking course, contact Harry Buchaklian at (559) 355-6196 or
Sign your children up for the fun of VBS which runs Sunday, June
28th-July 2nd! For more information on signing up and how you can
volunteer, contact Jason Davis at [email protected].
Harry Buchaklian (Chairman)
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Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church
Annual Grape Blessing and Food Festival
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2015
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
11:45 am Blessing of the Grapes
12:00 noon Food, Fun and Festivities
At the Beautiful Grounds of the
California Armenian Home
For additional information contact
church office at 559-486-1141
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DAILY BIBLE READING
JUNE–
1. Sts. Hripsimiank—Proverbs 31:29-31; Isaiah 61:10-62:3;
Romans 15:30-16:2; Matthew 10:26-33
2. Sts. Kayaniank—Proverbs 1:20-23; Baruch 4:36-5:4;
2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1; John 16:1-5
3. Romans 3:19-31; Matthew 9:9-15
4. St. John the Baptist—Proverbs 15:21-26; Isaiah 22:20-25;
1 Peter 5:1-7; Matthew 11:2-14
5. Romans 4:1-12; Matthew 9:27-34
6. St. Gregory the Illuminator—Deliverance from the pit
Wisdom 5:1-8; Isaiah 60:20-61:7; Hebrews 13:17-21;
Matthew 19:27-29
7. Second Sunday after Pentecost—Feast of Holy Echmiadzin
Proverbs 9:1-6; Zechariah 3:7-4:9; Hebrews 9:1-10; John 10:22-30
8. Proverbs 29:2-7; Isaiah 18:7; Hebrews 2:14-18; Matthew 2:16-18
9. Sts. Nooneh and Maneh the Virgins
Song of Songs 8:14-24; Isaiah 27:11-13; 1 Peter 5:8-11;
John 12:24-26
10. Romans 4:13-22; Matthew 10:34-42
11. Sts. Sahag and Hovsep the Princes and Sts. Sarkis and Pacchus the
Martyrs —Proverbs 6:1-5; Isaiah 33:5-8; Romans 8:18-27;
Luke 21:12-19
12. Romans 5:12-21; Matthew 11:25-30
13. Sts. Nerses the Great and Bishop Khat
Wisdom 2:23-3:8; Isaiah 57:15-16; Hebrews 13:7-9;
Matthew 10:16-22
14. Third Sunday after Pentecost —Eve of the Fast of our Holy Father
St. Gregory the Illuminator
Isaiah 1:2-15; Romans 6:12-23; Matthew 12:1-8
15. St. Epiphanius of Cyprus
Wisdom 8:7-10; Nahum 1:7-9; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; Mark 6:45-52
16. Sts. King Constantine and his mother Helena
Proverbs 16:9-17; Baruch 3:31-4:4; 1 Timothy 2:1-7; Luke 7:1-10
17. Romans 7:1-11; Matthew 12:9-15
18. Wisdom 6:11-21; 2 Corinthians 6:1-10; John 16:1-5
19. Romans 7:12-25; Matthew 12:15-21
20. Discovery of the relics of St. Gregory the Illuminator
Wisdom 4:7-15; Micah 7:7-10; Acts 20:22-32; John 10:11-16
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21. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Isaiah 1:21-31; Romans 7:25-8:11; Matthew 12:38-45
22. Wisdom 3:1-8; Isaiah 48:16-17; 2 Timothy 3:10-15;
John 15:11-16
23. Sts. Daniel the prophet and the three young men – Shadrach,
Meshach and Abednego Daniel 2:1-49; Hebrews 11:32-40;
Matthew 24:9-15
24. Romans 9:1-16; Matthew 13:1-8
25. Our Holy Translators Sts. Sahag and Mesrob
Wisdom 8:7-10; Isaiah 61:6-9;
1 Corinthians 12:4-11; Luke 12:32-40
26. Romans 9:17-27; Matthew 13:16-23
27. Sts. King Drtad, Queen Ashkhen, and Khosrovitookht
Wisdom 6:2-10; Isaiah 45:1-2; 1 Timothy 2:1-7; Luke 11:14-23
28. Fifth Sunday after Pentecost—Feast of the Discovery of the
Box of the Theotokos
Isaiah 2:5-11; Romans 9:30-10:4; Matthew 13:24-30
29. Proverbs 1:1-9; Isaiah 41:1-3; Hebrews 12:1-7; Mark 13:9-13
30. Prophet Zechariah
Zechariah 3:7-4:9; 1 Corinthians 12:28-13:3; Matthew 23:34-39
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PASTOR’S BIBLE STUDY
ARS Manti Committee is taking orders
Please call Barbara Mortanian at 559-284-8478 for inquiries.
Please, use your S.H.A.R.E.S. cards.
This is a wonderful way to help the church financially.
You can use your card at Save Mart
or Food Max. If you need a card,
please contact the church office at 559-486-1141.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
SATURDAY, JUNE 13:
5:30 pm fellowship, 6:00 pm dinner Hearts for the Syria Banquet. Pilgrim
Congregational Church. Guest Speaker Sevan Balabanian. For more
information contact Edward at 559-907-8110 or Arpi at 559-431-5594.
Tickets are $25.
SUNDAY, JUNE 14:
2:00 pm AUSA Sounds of Freedom Military Band Concert. California
Armenian Home Grounds, Presented by Armenian-American Citizens'
League of Fresno. Free Admission.
TUESDAY, JUNE 16:
5:30 pm Holy Trinity Ladies’ Guild and Men’s Society Joint Dinner and
Bingo. $15 per person. RSVP to Patty at 559-591-2217. No tickets will be
sold at the door.
SUNDAY-THURSDAY, JUNE 28-JULY 2:
5:30-8:30 pm Vacation Bible School for ages 3-12. This year’s theme is
“Weird Animals Jesus’ love is one-of-a-kind” Register by June 14, $25 per
student which includes dinner, t-shirt, and a CD and $30 after June 15. For
registration visit the church website for a registration form or call the church
office at 559-486-1141.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9:
Annual Grape Blessing and Food Festival. More information forthcoming.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5-6: Centennial Commemoration of
the Forty Days of Musa Dagh, including music, entertainment, church
service (September 6), and the preparation and distribution of the traditional
harisa. To be held at the Fresno County Peace Officers Training Grounds
(7633 N. Weber Ave, Fresno). Admission TBA.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13:
1:00 pm ARS Mayr Chapter celebrating 100th Anniversary in the church
Social Hall. More details forthcoming.
ANNOUNCEMENT
The John M. Azarian Memorial Youth Scholarship Fund has sent this
announcement seeking applicants for scholarships in the 2015-16 academic years.
This scholarship fund was formed 1976 in New Jersey in memory of John and
Barbara Azarian. For more information contact Alyssa Azarian at (201) 444-7111
or [email protected] can download the application at
www.azariangroup.com/scholarship.html.
