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The Year of the Family
Building up the Body of Christ Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and
bear a son, and shall call his name
Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14
Dear Beloved in Christ,
The celebration of Christmas is the
celebration of the fulfillment of God's promise, the
manifestation of God with us in the Birth of the Holy Child of
Bethlehem. Jesus Christ Immanuel, meaning “God with us,”
God’s self-revelation in human history. Yes, it was a small
infant through whom love, light and life came into the world!
For 2,000 years the Christmas season has been filled with the
joy of God’s Light breaking through the darkness of our broken
world and our own personal lives which daily remind us that we
have fallen short of God’s glory.
In Jesus, God’s Pure light, purity, holiness, and perfection
are revealed among us, bringing the hope and the assurance of
the prophetic fulfillment spoken by Isaiah and others. The
miracle of hope is perhaps most supremely manifest in the
innocent faith and experience of children. The joy of Christians
over the centuries has never been tied to the conditions of the
world but in the promise of God. We are not and should not be
any different. We can better understand this when we look at
children this time of year. Regardless of their state, they meet
the season with happiness, anticipation, joy and hope.
The excitement and anticipation that accompanies the
season is especially evident in our children who celebrate Jesus’
“Birthday”, not only at home and at church, but in their hearts!
While it gives me such joy to be greeted by all the parishioners
of this church, I am most thankful for the presence most
especially, of our children. The children, their faith, presence
and activity, in the church is the greatest gift that a pastor can
have not only at Christmas, but all year long. I so enjoy being
with them and seeing them grow in the love and wisdom of the
Lord. At this year end and looking forward with “2020 Vision”
I offer this prayer in the “Year of the Family” and the Building
up of the Body of Christ.
(Continued on Page 4 Pastor’s Corner)
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In This Issue Pastors Points of Light……….…………………………………….…….. 1
Index……………………….…………………………..……………………... 1
Publication Information…………………………………………….……… 1
Catholicos of All Armenians Welcomes the US Senate Resolution 2
Restoring the Mother Cathedral………………………………………… 2
Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church…………………………….. 2
Happy New Year and Merry Christmas ………………………….…….. 3
We Give Thanks to You, O Lord ….……….….……………..….…….…. 3
SSAM Internship…………………….…………………………………….. 3
Parish Council Corner……………………………………………………. 4
Mary House Food Pantry Dates………………………………………… 4
Women’s Guild Annual Christmas Dinner…………………………….. 4
Archaeologists Discover Amazon Warrior In Ancient Armenia….. 5
Become a Coffee Fellowship Hour Sponsor ………………………… 5
Three Primates Meet at the Seminary…………………………………. 6
Christian Stewardship is ..………………………………………………. 6
Great Mystery………………………………………………………………. 6
Armenian Chorale of Rhode Island Rings in Christmas................... 7
Diocesan Annual Appeal…………………………………………………. 7
Request A Service Online………………………………………………… 7
Thank You Note……………………………………………………………. 7
22nd Annual Armenian Youth Day………………………………………. 8
Photo Section……………………………………………………………….. 9
Photo Section…………………………….………………………………… 10
Photo Section………………………………………………………………. 11
Ad Section…..………………………………………………………………. 12
Family Worship Sunday……………………….…………………………. 13
Ad…………………………………………………………………………….. 13
Home is Where The Heart Is.………………..………..….……………… 13
Parish Pilgrimage To Armenia ………..…….. …….…………………... 14
Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Prayer Card Ministry …..…………………... 15
Amazon Smile…………………………..………………………………….. 15
So there are 4 Dates for Christmas?.................................................. 15
Epiphany-Theophany…………………………………………………….. 16
Baptisms, Chrismation, Marriages, Funerals……………….……….. 17
Women’s Bible Study……………………………………………………. 17
Remember the Church in your Will…………………………………….. 17
Father Shnork's Mission Statement……………………………………. 17
Hokehankisd/Memorial/Requiem……………………………………… 17
Help Armenia’s Children……….…………..……….…………………….. 17
Donate To Church Using Amazon Prime………………………………. 17
Saint Nersess 2020 College Winter Conference…………………… 17
Membership / Stewardship……………………………………………….. 18
Newsletter Committee / Advertise in the Paros ………………..……. 19
Administrative Information………………………………………….….... 19
Calendar of Events………………………………………….…………....... 20
“Paros” Issued December 31st, 2019 Published 4 times a year Issue 19-04 – FREE – Print Edition Saints Sahag and Mesrob Armenian Church 70 Jefferson St, Providence, RI 02908-4923
October November December 2 Saints Sahag and Mesrob Church “Paros”
Catholicos of All
Armenians Welcomes the
US Senate Resolution on
the Armenian Genocide
His Holiness Karekin II,
Supreme Patriarch and
Catholicos of All Armenians;
welcomed the adoption of the
Resolution on the recognition
and condemnation of the
Armenian Genocide by the US Senate on December 12.
“We were pleased to be informed about this decisive step of
the US Senate, which is the most important point in the struggle
for the restoration of historical justice for our people.
From the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, we convey our
Patriarchal appreciation to the US Senate members and
Senators who authored the resolution for their righteous attitude
towards the Armenian people and for the sake of overcoming
the consequences of the Armenian Genocide, opening a new
requisition page in our history.
We also welcome the decades-old patriotic work of all our
national institutions and devoted individuals towards the
recognition and condemnation of the Great Genocide and
encourage them for this responsible commitment. Great work
needs to be done on the way to achieve our national aspirations.
It is Our prayer that God keep all mankind in peace, free
from tragedies and disasters like the Armenian Genocide, for
the sake of the peaceful future of all people” - stated the Pontiff
of All Armenians.
Restoring the Mother Cathedral
For several years now,
visitors to the Cathedral of
Holy Etchmiadzin have
viewed it through a
beehive of scaffolding, as
architects and artisans
have undertaken a
mammoth restoration
effort to preserve and
protect the precious Mother Cathedral of the worldwide
Armenian Church.
Specialists from Italy, at the request of His Holiness Karekin
II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians,
reviewed the structural integrity of the cathedral in 2012 and
made plans for its repair and protection from seismic activity.
Phases of the project have reinforced and refurbished some of
the famous features of the cathedral, including the southern bell
tower, the main dome, and the great cross that stands atop the
highest point of the structure.
The cathedral was established in the early 4th century by
Saint Gregory the Illuminator, and the core of the structure
dates from the 5th century. The visible cathedral of today
reveals Armenian architectural styles from the 17th through
19th centuries, representing the constructive legacies of several
supreme patriarchs. Some restoration work was done under the
pontificate of His Holiness Vasken I.
But the current effort under Catholicos Karekin II is the most
comprehensive ever undertaken, which aims to fortify the
structure for centuries to come. Plans call for the restoration to
be completed in the latter part of 2020.
Eastern Diocese
What It's All About
There were in the
same country shepherds
abiding in the field,
keeping watch over their
flock by night. And, lo,
the angel of the Lord
came upon them, and the
glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore
afraid.
But the angel said unto them, “Fear not! For, behold—I
bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day, in the city of David, a savior,
which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye
shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in
a manger.”
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the
heavenly host, praising God, and saying: “Glory to God in the
highest! And on earth, peace; goodwill toward men.”
As a very wise person once said, having quoted this passage
from the Gospel of Luke: “That’s what Christmas is all about.”
This coming week, as so much of the world prepares to
celebrate the birth of Jesus on December 25, we wish our
readers all the blessings of Christmas.
Come January 6, faithful souls in Armenian sanctuaries
across the world will be raising their voices in grateful praise of
our Lord’s birth—and we encourage you to be a part of that
joyous celebration in your local church.
And throughout the coming days, keep hold of what
Christmas is all about: God’s love for mankind; His gifts of
peace and goodwill—embodied in the birth of His precious
son..
October November December 3 Saints Sahag and Mesrob Church “Paros”
Happy New Year and Merry Christmas
Dear People, it is my great joy to
greet you during these holy days
of Christmas and the New Year.
Jesus says: “I am the light of
the world; he who follows me
will not walk in darkness, but
will have the light of life.” The
twinkling lights of our Christmas
trees and lawn ornaments, the
dazzling displays in store
windows, and the flicker of
Christmas candles are all
reminders that Christmas is all about light.
It is no coincidence that the Armenian Church’s Christmas
celebration begins on the evening of January 5 with a ceremony
called Jrakalooyts: “the lighting of the lamps.” And all of our
Christmas hymns exuberantly celebrate Jesus as the Light. He
is the holy Light that God has shined on Earth. He is the radiant
Savior born to Mary the Mother of God. He is the heavenly
lamp that illuminates the path of our lives, allowing us to
recognize our blessed purpose in life; and giving us the
privilege of seeing God and knowing God.
So many people have yet to discover the Light of Christ.
They stumble aimlessly from day to day in virtual darkness,
blind to the mysterious thrill that comes from knowing the
Creator of the universe personally. For them Christ is fantasy
and Christmas is just another holiday.
But for those who are ready to open the eyes of their heart,
Christ’s light reveals life’s true meaning and its glorious
purpose. The mission of the Armenian Church has always been
to lead our people along this luminous path with God, for all
eternity, and to shine God’s light into the world.
At the beginning of every Badarak, as the priest ascends the
altar steps, he recites the hope-filled words of Psalm 42:
Առաքեա՜, Տէր, զլոյս քո եւ զճշմարտութիւն քո, զի
առաջնորդեսցեն ինձ եւ հանցեն զիս ի լեառն սուրբ եւ ի
յարկս քո։ "Lord, send your Light and your Truth to lead me;
to take me up to the holy mountain and to your holy realm."
That is my Christmas prayer for all people and for each one
of you. May God shine the life-giving light of the Christ upon
you, your families and loved ones, to lead you to his holy realm,
today and always.
Քրիստոս ծնաւ եւ յայտնեցաւ։ Օրհնեալ է յայտնութիւնն
Քրիստոսի։ Christ is born and revealed. Blessed is the revelation of Christ.
Bishop DANIEL
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We Give Thanks to You, O Lord
Please accept my blessings on this profoundly meaningful
holiday, Thanksgiving. How beautiful it is that our country sets
aside one day each year to express gratitude to God, for the
bounties He has given us.
It is a day that unites all Americans, while touching deep
chords in the heart of every Armenian. We are thankful, above
all, for the great gift God bestowed on the world through His
son Jesus Christ: a precious gift for whom we give thanks
during every Holy Badarak.
This Thursday, as we remember the good things that fill our
lives, let us offer thanks to the One who fills us with His grace.
As we sing in the Badarak: "You have filled us with goodness,
Lord! Glory to you who have fed us!"
May the blessings of Thanksgiving be with you and your
loved ones always.
Bishop DANIEL
Primate
SSAM Internship
Dn. Michael and Lucine Biography
As I begin the first month of my pastoral internship, my wife
Lucine and I would like to thank each and every parishioner for
welcoming us into the Saints Sahag and Mesrob Armenian
Church. As one of the preperatory steps for ordination into the
priesthood, our diocese shrewdly gives a period of training
between the formal, classroom learning of our seminary
program and ordination where candidates for the priesthood
receive hands-on experience working side by side with an
experienced pastor and fully integrating into parish life. I have
been assigned to Saints Sahag and Mesrob Armenian Church to
be mentored by Fr. Shnork for my pastoral internship. Before
this, my formal education began at Boston College where I
received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and a Minor
of Music and French followed by graduate studies at Saint
Nersess Armenian Seminary and Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox
Theological Seminary where I received a certificate of
Armenian Studies and Master of Divinity degree.
Lucine and I were married on September 1st and we are both
very excited to be starting our marriage here in Rhode Island.
Having been born in Canada but raised in Dallas, TX, Lucine
returned to Toronto for college and she graduated in June with
a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from
York University. The Armenian Church is an integral part of
both of ours lives and we look forward to sharing in all of the
great work this parish is doing to spread the gospel of our Lord
Jesus Christ.
October November December 4 Saints Sahag and Mesrob Church “Paros”
Parish Council Corner
As we close out another year, we take
a moment to reflect on the many positive
things in our lives as well as reflect on
what we can do to better ourselves as a
Christian. No one is exempt from
reflecting on what can be done to better
themselves and if we think we are exempt from it as a Christian,
we are completely missing the point.
As Christians we need to humble ourselves every day and
always listen when we hurt others and not put our pride in the
way. Proverbs 11:2 says, "When pride comes, then comes
disgrace, but, with the humble is wisdom". How many times
can we go back and see where we could have done better in the
eyes of our Lord? Do we want to put our pride upfront as a
shield to protect our reputation or our honor? Is it that difficult,
no matter how old we are, to reflect on how others see us when
we fall due to our pride and personality getting in the way of
our duties as a Christian?
Proverbs 27:2 says, "Let another praise you, and not your
own mouth, a stranger, and not your own lips". I know as a
Christian I fall short here quite often and have to be put in my
place by the many who I love around me. That check and
balance can help, but, do you really pray about bettering
yourself when it comes down to putting aside pride and exuding
some humility? For those who say they are perfect, or those who
have often have excuses to dismiss shortcomings are fooling
themselves and those around them. Personally, I pray for my
own mental health often and selfishly before others around me.
I ask God to help me become a better Christian, while lifting up
others and reflecting every day on how I can be a better friend,
person, husband, father or even a mere servant of this Church.
Our Church had a good year and I could not be more proud
of the people in our Church that selflessly give of themselves to
help our Church. It has been a pleasure serving on this Council
the past 6 years. I do not consider myself the Chair of this
Council, but, a person who just does what is asked of me by our
Church and try to mirror the forefathers who did much better
job than I could ever do.
It is self-serving to list the things we have accomplished this
year as a Council, but, I ask each and every one of you to be
generous for the ministry of our Church. I ask you all to pray
for the continued ministry of our Pastor for many years to come
and I ask you to please put aside your differences and
sometimes a lack of humility and attend Church. We are in
constant need of your time, your talent and your treasure. Our
family will grow in a loving and Christian way.
Last, if you will allow me to say, it is hard being that person
who has to remind many for annual dues for over 100 members
in arrears the last 10 days of the year. I promise you there are
so many good things happening in our parish where we can put
your dues and stewardship to excellent use.
In conclusion, I pray that you all come and witness us
praying together, laughing and crying together and most
importantly, partaking of the Body and Blood of our Lord each
week. So many of us lay people and our Pastor try each day to
lift up our community by putting HER first while striving to
become a more welcoming, warm and loving parish.
I ask you to join us as we continue this work. Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year!
Mary House Food Pantry Dates
4/6/2020 6/22/2020
We meet at Saint Patrick's on Smith Street by 3:45
PM. The last meal is served by 5:15 PM when we help
with clean-up. Call the Church office, Joyce Avedisian
(724-3978) if you have any questions
Pastor's Corner Continured from page 1
O Christ God, my Jesus, I thank, praise and glorify You, for
all things, especially for showing yourself through the twinkling
and earnest eyes of the children of Saints Sahag and Mesrob
Church. Dear Lord, keep them and nurture them in your love
and holiness through their regular participation of your precious
sacraments of Holy Communion, and through their unceasing
fellowship in the life and activity of your Holy Church, Amen.
I wish you all a very blessed and Happy New Year. I would
like to invite you to consider inviting me into your home,
especially if you have children, to not only bless it, but to pray
with you and offer thanksgiving to God and ask him to make
his dwelling with you at all times.
Prayerfully
Fr. Shnork Souin, Pastor
October November December 5 Saints Sahag and Mesrob Church “Paros”
Archaeologists Discover Amazon Warrior In Ancient
Armenian Grave
Kristina Killgrove - Senior Contributor
Science Archaeologist, Writer, Scientist
Burial 17 from Bover I necropolis, ArmeniaANAHIT
KHUDAVERDYAN / NATIONAL ACADEMY OF
SCIENCES OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
In the highlands of Armenia, archaeologists have
discovered the grave of an injured woman who died during the
Iron Age. Based on the wounds to her skeleton, she may have
been the kind of Amazon warrior the ancient Greeks wrote
about.
From the 9th to the 6th centuries B.C., the Kingdom of
Urartu flourished in Armenia. Well-connected with the major
empires from the Mediterranean to India, Urartu had a distinct
cultural environment focused on hunting, the military, and a
trade economy. Intruders such as the Scythians, however, who
sought to conquer the highlands, were often rebuffed by
trained Urartian archers. New analysis of a skeleton from this
region shows that these Urartian warriors were both men and
women.
Writing in the International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, a
group of Armenian researchers led by Anahit Khudaverdyan
of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of
Armenia detail their study of a skeleton from the Bover I
necropolis in Lori Province. Discovered in 2017, the skeleton
was buried in a flexed manner with ceramic vessels and
jewelry, which date it to the Early Armenian period (8th-6th
century B.C.). Based on the bones, the archaeologists
concluded that the grave was for a woman in her 20s.
Although the woman was initially assumed to have been high-
status because of the jewelry, upon reexamination of her
strong and injured bones, the researchers began to suspect that
she was also a warrior.
The woman’s muscle attachments in her upper body were
strong, “indicating considerable work activity,” the
archaeologists write. Specifically, the woman’s pectoral and
deltoid muscles “had been used in flexing and adducting the
hand at the shoulder,” lending support for an interpretation
that she was a trained archer used to drawing a bow across her
chest. Her thigh bones were also well-developed with
pronounced gluteal muscles, possibly “related to specific
military activities, such as horse-riding,” the researchers
suggest.
In addition to her muscular frame, an iron arrowhead was
discovered embedded in the woman’s left knee, an injury that
had healed long before her death. Khudaverdyan and
colleagues think that the bow and arrow used to cause this
injury were home-made weapons frequently used for war or
hunting.
Three other injuries to her skeleton appear to have been
caused around the time of her death, and likely contributed to
it. Her left hip and right thigh bore chop marks, while her left
lower leg had been stabbed. The sheer number of injuries
“emphasizes the fact that for this Early Armenian female from
Bover I, interpersonal violence was an ever-present aspect of
life,” the archaeologists write. Additionally, the fact that she
suffered at least two different kinds of cuts just before death –
most likely from a hatchet and from a sword – suggests she
was wounded by more than one person. “We suppose that she
had died in battle,” they conclude.
Warrior graves elsewhere in the Armenian highlands
present similar skeletal evidence; at the site of Qarashamb, the
archaeologists point out, there are at least five male warrior
burials. But this burial from Bover I is one of the few
examples of a likely female warrior, in spite of the fact that
women and men in this culture were known to have fought
together.
Khudaverdyan and colleagues muse that this kind of female
warrior may have been the basis for the ancient Greek tale of
the Amazons, the fierce women reported to live in the eastern
part of the territory of Asia Minor, close to modern-day
Armenia. “It seems probable that there were indeed female
warriors amongst the tribes of the Caucasus,” they suggest,
concluding that their “ongoing discoveries do suggest the
subsistence of real women warriors whose lives matched the
descriptions of Amazons in Greek myths.”
Become a Coffee Fellowship Hour Sponsor Please consider sponsoring the Sunday Coffee
Fellowship Hour when you arrange a 40 Day Karasoonk
(Requiem Service) for your loved one, or for any
milestone celebration, etc.
The church offers this service for your convenience
and includes:
Choreg, Cheese, Olives, Fruit, and Coffee
with Condiments, $225
Bagels, Cream Cheese, Peanut Butter,
Coffee with Condiments, $125 Both for
100-125 guests.
Please speak with the church office (401-272-7712)
to make arrangements and discuss your preferences.
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Three North Anerican Primates Meet at
St. Nersess Seminary On October 15, the three Primates of the Armenian Church of
North America - Abp. Hovnan Derderian (Western Diocese),
Bp. Abgar Hovakimyan (Canada) and Bp. Daniel Findikyan
(Eastern Diocese) held a meeting at Saint Nersess Seminary.
Parish priests from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Connecticut and Rhode Island, including Fr. Shnork and Dn.
Michael, attended the special gathering and luncheon. Together
they participated in a Vespers service and held a hokehankist
on the first anniversary of the passing of Diramayr Ursula
Findikyan, mother of Bishop Daniel. Abp. Hovnan Derderian
presided at the requiem, while Fr Mardiros Chevian was asked
to offer a brief message about her.
The three primates also had an opportunity to listen to a
report on the seminary by the dean.
Christian Stewardship is ... By Fr. Shnork Souin
grateful and responsible use of God's gifts in the light of God's
purpose as revealed in Jesus Christ. Christian stewards,
empowered by the Holy Spirit, commit themselves to
conscious, purposeful decisions.
Stewardship is lived out in:
living and telling the Good News;
sharing with God in seeking justice, peace, and the
integrity of creation in an interdependent universe;
wisely employing God-given human resources,
abilities, and relationships;
sharing the material resources, we hold and giving
them in service, justice, and compassion;
providing for future generations;
sharing in the life, worship, and responsible
stewardship of the Church and of its mission.
Both for the individual and for the community, stewardship is a
joyful act for the sake of God's world.
Gift of Time - The Great Commission is the normative
mission statement for the church. "Go therefore and make
disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe
all that I have commanded you." (Matthew 28:19-20a RSV). It
is through our Missionary giving of time that we can make the
Christ known to those who know Him not.
Gift of Talent - Christian stewardship is using the gifts God
has given us, to do the work God is calling us to do. Discerning
and carrying out God's purpose is the primary purpose of our
lives. The primary role of the church is to guide individuals in
discernment of the mission for their lives and the use of their
resources in accomplishing it. Do you hear a call to be truer to
your Christian beliefs?
Gift of Treasure - How we use money says more about our
value system than anything we say or do. Some would think
that the way we handle our money is a window into our souls.
In funding ministry there are three faces of financial
stewardship. Annual giving (ordinary stewardship) is the
regular practice of returning to God a portion of all that God has
given us. Capital giving (extraordinary stewardship) involves
the special occasions that arise in the life of Christian
communities that call us to give beyond our ordinary habit.
Legacy giving (legacy stewardship) is the way in which we
address the matter of disposing of the accumulations of our
lifetime.
RENEWAL With the Challenges facing us in today's world, a spiritual renewal and a commitment to God and His Church are fundamental.
COMMITMENT Your financial contribution is vital and will sustain the Church and Her Mission.
STEWARDSHIP Your Church needs you. Become a Steward and give of your gifts, of your Time, Talent and Treasure
PARTICIPATE Attend the Divine Liturgy on Sunday mornings, get involved with your Church, and help Her achieve her…
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GREAT MYSTERY An Armenian Nativity Hymn-Translation: Dn. Michael Sabounjian
Khorhoort meds…
Great and wondrous Mystery who was revealed today. The shepherds sing with the
angels. They give good news to the world.
A new king was born in the city of Bethlehem. Children of mankind give praise!
Because for our sake he assumed a body. The One who exceeds heaven and earth
was wrapped in swaddling clothes. Without ever departing from the Father, in the
holy cave he reclined
Armenian Chorale of Rhode Island Rings in the
Christmas Season
CRANSTON, RI – On Saturday, December 7, a Christmas
concert featuring the Armenian Chorale of Rhode Island, along
with the Junior Choir of Saints Sahag and Mesrob Church and
several talented soloists was held in the peaceful sanctuary of
the Armenian Evangelical Church. Rev. Dr. Ara Heghinian,
pastor, opened the special evening of music of the season with
prayer and a warm welcome.
Artistic director and conductor of the chorale and junior
choir Maestro Konstantin Petrossian presented a program
featuring Armenian and international Christmas carols and
songs. The Armenian Chorale sang a large variety of songs
from sacred to secular, beautifully accompanied by pianist Mari
Panosian.
Caccini’s much-recorded aria “Ave Maria” was performed
by the chorale and brilliantly accompanied by Dalita Getzoyan
on flute. Gohar Manjelikian’s soaring soprano voice was
highlighted in “O Holy Night” and “Lullaby Thou Little Tiny
Child,” while her heartfelt performance of “Diramayr” by
Maestro Konstantin Petrossian moved the audience. Soprano
Mari Megrdichian sang the deeply emotional song “Qeler –
Tsoler” dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Gomidas
Vartabed, as well as well-known Christmas carol “The First
Noel.” Gomidas’ “Aysor Don Eh” was performed by soprano
Satenik Emdjian. All the soloists offered impassioned
performances.
A delightful highlight of the evening was the junior choir’s
performance of the song “Ding Dong.” The concert concluded
with the entire ensemble of singers merrily performing popular
Christmas carols. The final selection, “Joy to the World,” was
enthusiastically sung by the choirs, soloists and everyone in the
sanctuary while Getzoyan brightly accompanied on flute.
Rev. Hagop Manjelikian offered the closing prayer followed
by the singing of “Hayr Mer” (Our Father). The audience was
left with the joyful feeling of the season and cheerfully joined
in fellowship over delicious refreshments in the church hall.
Thank You Note
Dear Der Hayr and parish family of
Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Church
I want to thank you all so much for your love,
support and prayers for me during this
Thanksgiving season. My church’s prayers and
fellowship are such a great source of comfort and
hope for me.
Thank you all and God bless you.
Love
Ally Koshgarian
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Bishop Daniel and Laurie appreciate your support!!
During this season of giving, people across our Diocese
have been making contributions to the Annual Appeal
during receptions, through the mail, and via
https://bethestory.org
The 2019 Annual Appeal is the major fundraiser that
ensures the continuation of the Eastern Diocese's many
ministries to enrich life in our local parishes.
This year the goal is nearly $1 million to balance our
budget and we need new donors to help us! ANY gift is a
BIG help!!
To donate now to the 2019 Annual Appeal-and to learn
how your thoughtful gift will bring light to our local
churches, by supporting Christian education, Armenian
language instruction, summer camps, youth programs,
mission parish outreach, and the use of new technologies.
Contact our parishioner Laurie Onanian at
[email protected] for more information-and
know how grateful she is for your support of our Diocese
and all you give to our parish. Thank you!
Go to: https://bethestory.org Follow this link https://bethestory.org
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Download form here:
https://tinyurl.com/vkq3tje
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Women’s Guild Cookie Stroll
Der Hayr, Dn. Michael Sabounjian and ACYOA Jrs. Veterans Day Salute and Memorial
at Kennedy Plaza.
Christmas Concert in Rhode Island
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Sunday School Gift Wrapping
Armenian School Cooking Class RI Orthodox Clergy Meeting Hosted by Fr. Shnork
Nara (Narine Harutyunyan) Arthur Ispiryan
Armenian Cafe Night
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Photo Section
RI HonorFlight X-Ray to ACYOA Sports Weekend Awards Bedros Kevorkian played the part of
Washington DC Colonel Mustard in Clue at Cranston
Yervant Parnagian High School East Theatre
American Christmas Eve ACYOA Bowling
Wish List
Saints Sahag & Mesrob Armenian
Church would wish to purchase new
Banquet chairs. So far, we were able to raise
$3,200 towards the $15,000 Goal. With your
support, we would like to raise another
$11,800. Your generosity as a sponsor is a
major reason for the financial success of
this project.
If you are interested in sponsoring,
please contact Steve Megrdichian (401) 419-
4392 or Jason Martiesian (401) 339-9750 or
our church office (401) 272-7712. Please
sponsor / Any amount helps! We thank you
for your support. God Bless!
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"Family Worship Sundays" October 6th, November 3rd, December 1st, Jan 12th
(Jan 5th is Armenian Christmas Eve)
HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS - SERVICE PROJECT JUNE 2020 – GOAL $8,000
The collection for my Service Project-Armenia ’20, in thanksgiving for the gift of my new heart and in memory of my donor and the
miraculous prayers of Father Hetum Terverdyan, raising $8,000 for the rectory and renovations of the Holy Mother of God Church in
Akht’ala Armenia where Father Hetum is the abbot. So far you have raised $4,550 with an outstanding balance as at March 24, of only
$3,450. Thank you to those who have contributed. If you can make a donation, I would so greatly appreciate it. God bless you.
Saint Mary Mother of God
Monastery in Armenia.
Name__________________ Address: ___________________Phone:_______________ E-mail:_________________
To the glory of God (your name), In memory of______________ In honor of:_________________ Will be inscribed on permanent
plaque at the Monastery. Donations can be made in whole or in part with a one-time payment, or monthly based on a pledge basis ( ie.
Pledge $250 over 2 months with 2 payments of $225.) * If you want to help the project in Armenia (ie. Painting, restoration) please
Signature_______________________ *Payments can be made in full or part until August 2019, by cash, check, credit card, payable to
Saints Sahag &Mesrob Armenian Church. NOTE: Service Project-AKHTALA on your check. To process credit card call office.
Send to: Saints Sahag and Mesrob Armenian Church, c/o Father Souin-Service Project 2020, 70 Jefferson Street, Providence, RI
02908
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Saints Sahag and Mesrob Prayer Card Ministry
WHY SEND A HALLMARK CARD?
Offer instead the Card that
Shares and Cares at Prayer! The
church will happily end a card
on your behalf, to your friend,
acquaintance, colleagues,
coworker or anyone else, for
almost any occasion in order to
show that you have requested prayers for them during our
church services. What a great way to show them that you hold
them in prayer! (Weddings, deaths, graduations, births, illness,
well wishes etc.)
Information about the Prayer Card Ministry of Saints Sahag &
Mesrob Armenian Church is available through the church
office. If you would like to request a Healing Prayer Card,
Memorial Prayer Card for a loved one, or some other special
occasion Prayer Card, please call the office (272-7712).
The name of your loved one and the one requesting the card
will be included in this bulletin on the Sunday of your request
and the person will be remembered in prayer by the pastor
during the Liturgy.
Requested by_______________________________________
Date of Request:____________________________________
Requested for:_____________________________________
Occasion:__________________________________________
Donation: ____________________________
(Suggested Minimum $10)
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So there are 4 Dates for Christmas?
I just want to know on which one Jesus was born.
By Fr. Shnork Souin
Throughout my ministry as a priest, many have asked the
question; “If Jesus was born on December 25th, then why do
we celebrate on January 6th?”
For some, today, the date is December 25th, others January
7th, others January 6th and again for others January 19th. So,
are there 4 dates for the celebration of Christmas? What gives?
The answer to this question is not as plain nor as obvious as
one might at first presume. Yes, while it’s true that we really
don’t know when exactly Jesus was born, the fact remains that
He was born, although God’s self-revelation in human history
makes the actual date of this glorious celebration moot and
quite actually beside the point. In fact, during the very early
years of the Christian church His birthday was not celebrated at
all!! Many early church fathers omit it entirely from their lists
of feasts.
Without going into the history of all the pagan window
dressing associated with the modern yuletide season, the true
celebrations, according to the ancient tradition of the church,
was a culmination of events related to God’s Incarnation. This
was not called “Christmas” but rather Theophany which means
“revelation of God,” and was universally celebrated on January
6th by all Christendom, hi-lighted by the remembrance of
Jesus’ Baptism. Although, ironically today, Christmas is a
celebration of Jesus’ birthday, it wasn’t until later that the
Nativity was incorporated into the January 6th celebrations of
the Theophany.
The question about dates must be answered in 2 parts. There
are actually only 2 dates for the observance of Jesus’ birth and
not 4. They are December 25th and January 6th. The confusion
of the other 2 dates, January 7th and 18th are due to the use of
two calendars, the Gregorian and the Julian. While most of the
known world, such as Canada, is on the Gregorian calendar
(named after Pope Gregory of Rome), some Orthodox
Christians maintain their liturgical calendars according to the
ancient Julian calendar. Thus, the January 7th date actually
corresponds with December 25th on the “old” Julian Calendar
while January 19th corresponds to January 6th on the Gregorian
calendar. Those who observe January 7th which is actually
December 25th on the Julian calendar are referred to as “old
calendarists.” Despite the calendar usage, all these churches
observe the Epiphany or the Baptism of Jesus twelve days
following the Nativity.
Secondly, the Armenians, who observe the Gregorian
calendar except in Jerusalem, maintain to this day the ancient
date of January 6th as the dual celebration of Jesus’ birth and
baptism, where all the major events related to the Theophany
are recalled, from the revelation of Jesus as the “Son of Man”
the Incarnate Word, to His revelation as the “Son of God” the
Prince of Peace and the King of Heaven. Therefore, this
celebration includes everything from the Nativity of Christ in
Bethlehem, the visitation of the Magi who came to “witness”
Him as the Divine Revelation, the infancy narrative…His
naming, His presentation in the temple, His circumcision,
naming and Epiphany or His Baptism in the River Jordan
whereby His formal ministry of redemption was inaugurated by
the opening of the heavens, the descent of God the Holy Spirit
in the form of a dove, and the Voice of God the Father
proclaiming that “This is my beloved Son.” The dual
Theophany/Epiphany was celebrated on January 6th until the
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5th century when the Council of Chalcedon (451 ad) formally
declared December
25th as the date for the celebration of “Christmas” separating
the Nativity from the Baptism of Christ by the “12 days of
Christmas” remembered today in the popular Carol.
Although there are many compelling theories as to the
reason for moving the celebration of the Nativity to December
25th, suf ce to say that it is generally believed that the date was
changed in order to override and subdue pagan feasts and
practices dedicated to The Winter Solstice, because at the time
Christians also used to continue their observance of these pagan
festivities. The pagans called this celebration Saturnalia, in
honor of their god Saturn, a festival lasting from the 17th to the
25th of December culminating with the “Birth of the
Unconquerable Sun,” as the days began to lengthen, because
among pagans it was generally believed that the sun who dies
during the winter solstice rises from death thereafter. Since the
date of the Epiphany or Baptism was more ancient, and was of
primary importance as a liturgical feast, it was not possible to
move it while the secondary and later addition of the nativity
could be moved without great offense.
Armenia however, whose Christianity is of ancient
Apostolic origins, did not adopt this change for the simple fact
that there were no such pagan practices left in Armenia in the
5th century allowing them to remain faithful to the traditions of
their forefathers. To this day, Armenians have continued to
celebrate the Nativity on January 6th along with the Epiphany
which is crowned, as with other Orthodox Church’s, in the
observance of Christ’s Baptism, with a glorious “Blessing of
the Waters” in whose climax a Cross is plunged into the water
as a sign of God’s Saving mystery in Christ’s life from Womb
to Tomb. The blessed water is offered to all as a sign of God’s
manifestation in the glorious waters of the Jordan from which
the Savior was revealed and it becomes possible for humanity
to be born again to new life.
By Fr. Shnork Souin
THE Three ancient men in Bethlehem’s cave
By Robert Steven Hawker
Feast of the Epiphany (Written 1859)
Three ancient men in Bethlehem’s cave,
With awful wonder stand.
A voice had called them from their grave,
in some far Eastern land.
They lived, they trod the former earth,
when the old waters swelled,
The Ark, that womb of second birth,
Their house and lineage held,
Pale Japhet bows the knee with gold,
Bright Sem sweet incense brings,
And Cham the myrrh his fingers hold:
Lo! the three Orient Kings.
Types of the total earth, they hailed
The signal's starry frame;
Shuddering with second life, they quailed
At the Child Jesu's Name.
Then slow the Patriarchs turned and trod
And this their parting sigh:
"Our eyes have seen the living God,
And now —once more to die.”
In December of 1995, I had a very good friend and “brother”
from the Orthodox Church in America, Dr. Charles Locke of
Toronto and formerly of Oxford England, now teaching in
Copenhagen, who I invited to speak at Saint Gregory where I
was ‘the pastor, In Saint Catharines Ontario. He gave an
outstanding talk on the Epiphany that to this day continues to
both resonate with and amaze me. During his talk, Professor
Locke, recited an old British Poem and Hymn from the
Anglican Tradition that retold an Armenian legend which I had
never thus far in my life heard. It saw in the persons of the
Three “Westward leading” Magi or Wisemen, the bewildering,
if only by typology, the “risen” sons of Noah who came to bear
witness to the Birth of God. When I think about it now, it makes
even more sense as the Wisemen themselves accustomed to
following the stars would not have been unlike the three ‘sailor’
sons of Noah who navigated the seas by starlight some 40 days
and nights in order to be led to the Cradle of the New Birth and
the promise of God’s salvation, on the Mountains of Ararat. The
parallels and theological impact of the prophetic comparisons
are a delightful and edifying gift for the celebration of the
remembrance of the visitation of the Magi who like the sons of
Noah came to offer sacrifices of thanksgiving at the respective
cradles of their salvation.
By Fr. Shnork
Meaning of Epiphany-Theophany
The Feast of the Holy Theophany (Epiphany) of our Lord is
celebrated each year on January 6. The Feast commemorates
both the Birth and the Baptism of Christ and the divine
revelation of the Holy Trinity. At the Baptism of Christ, all
three Persons of the Holy Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy
Spirit—were made manifest. Thus, the name of the Feast is
Epiphany, meaning manifestation, or Theophany, meaning
manifestation of God.
The origins of the two feasts –Theophany and Epiphany –
lie in the time of the Byzantine Empire, as evidenced by the
Greek words that are used to describe them. The word
“Theophany” (Theos – God; phainomai – to manifest) means
“Manifestation of God”. The meaning of “Epiphany” (Epi –
above; phainomai – to manifest) is “Manifestation from above”.
There was much confusion among Early Christians of East
and West about when and how to acknowledge the various
manifestations of God. The Early Church recognized four such
manifestations, called The Four Manifestations, where the Lord
appeared to mankind in glory and divinity.
They are:
1) The Nativity of Our Lord
2) The Visit of the Magi
3) The Baptism of Christ
4) The Miracle of the Wedding Feast of Cana.
Early, the Nativity and the Baptism of Christ were celebrated
on January 6. Later the Nativity was moved to December 25 in
an effort to accommodate and eventually replace the heathen
festivals centered on the winter solstice. The Armenians still
celebrate the Nativity and the Baptism of Christ on January 6
according to the ancient custom, while both East and West
settled on December 25 as the date for the Nativity.
By Fr. Shnork Souin
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BAPTISMS
Miles Alexander Knowlton-
Randall (12-29-19)
Ani Luse Tovmasyan (12-29-19)
May these children be raised in the love
and care of the Lord.
CHRISMATION
None
May the anointed bask in the love and care of the Lord.
MARRIAGES
Michel Levin & Rachel Kazarian (10-19-19)
Brother of the Cross: Peter Kazarian
William Sherrill & Michelle Nahabedian (12-7-19)
Brother of the Cross: Gary Nahabedian
Best wishes and prayers are extended to the couple for a long
and happy life together.
FUNERALS
Anna Lima (10-8-19)
Nancy Hersey (10-31-19)
John Zorabedian (11-30-19)
Hagop Anmahian (12-5-19) Expressions of sympathy and prayers are
extended to the families that their loved ones may be at peace in the
care of the Lord and their memory be eternal.
Marriages: Arrangements for weddings are to be made at least
eight months in advance. Marriage preparation and counseling
often called Pre-Cana, is required before the celebration of the
sacrament. The Best Man (Khachyeghpayr) must be a
confirmed communicant of the Armenian Orthodox Church.
The parish office will make all necessary arrangements for the
deacon, organist and soloist. Marriages are not celebrated
during Great Lent.
Baptisms and Chrismations: All baptisms must be scheduled
at least two months in advance. Pre-baptismal preparation for
the parents and godparents is strongly encouraged. At least one
of the godparents must be a member of the Armenian Orthodox
Faith.
Regulation of Sacramental Services: In accordance with
Diocesan discipline mandated by the Primate, all sacraments,
e.g. weddings, baptisms and rites of Christian burial, can only
be administered in the church sanctuary which has been
consecrated for the celebrations of these sacred rites.
Father Shnork's Mission Statement
My mission is to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ
according to the holy apostolic teaching, practice and doctrine
of the Armenian Church in order to equip the parishioners of
Saints Sahag and Mesrob Armenian Church with faith, hope
and love, to live and to serve as members of His Church in a
wholesome Armenian Christian Family..
Hokehankisd/Memorial/Requiem
You can make your requiem request by calling the office
@ 401-272-7712 or online @
http://stsahmes.org/request-service/
Remember the Church in your Will
Bible Study Mondays at 1:00pm to 2:30pm
At
Brewed Awakenings
1200 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston
Starts Monday September 23
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Membership / Stewardship
Let’s Start Building Our Future! Become a member
and/or a steward of Saints Sahag and Mesrob Armenian
Church of Providence, RI.
It only takes a few minutes to complete the
Membership form and $175.00 ($100.00 for students and
$125.00 senior citizens) to become a dues paying member
of Saints Sahag and Mesrob Church of Providence.
While many churches of other faiths use the method of
tithing, Saints Sahag and Mesrob Church simply asks a
minimum fixed amount to be a dues paying member of
the church, and that amount is $175.00. That’s only $3.37
a week! Membership for senior citizens and students is
even less: $125.00 a year or $2.40 per week.
Please fill out the form, print it out and mail it, along
with a check (unless you choose to use your credit card),
to the church office:
Please mail this completed form and payment
information to the church office:
Saints Sahag and Mesrob Armenian Church
70 Jefferson Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02908
The logo depicting a stylized Armenian Cross with the
threefold elements of stewardship was created by
Father Shnork Souin, showing that all 3 elements
are required of the life in Christ.
(DSS Der Shnork Souin)
Membership and Stewardship of Time and Talent and
Treasure, are the building blocks of your commitment to the
church. By your membership you are an architect in the life and
building of the church and community
Your dues are not only essential, but facilitate the realization
of the day to day operations of the mission of Saints Sahag and
Mesrob Armenian Church. In conjunction with your dues, your
annual stewardship pledge is a way to express support of,
involvement in and concern for the welfare and growth of our
church with her many ministries offered.
We kindly ask that you that you fulfill your dues and
stewardship pledges now.
Point your smart phone here to pay
your dues!
Stewardship
Have You Paid Your 2020 Membership?
If you have not paid your dues for 2020, please
complete the form below and send your
donation to the church office.
You can pay your membership and/or
stewardship with your MasterCard or Visa or
use Paypal through our website at
www.stsahmes.org.
2020 Membership Application Saints Sahag
and Mesrob Armenian Church of Providence,
RI
I/WE would like to be year 2020 dues-paying
member(s) of Saints Sahag and Mesrob
Armenian Church of Providence.
$175.00 Adults;
$125.00 Senior Citizens;
$100.00 Students)
Members #1 Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms:
_______________________________________
Members #2 Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms:
__________________________________________________________
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(Membership and/or Stewardship donations are tax deductible.)
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START THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT!
LOOK FOR AUTOMITIC PAY BY THE MONTH OPTIONS
IN 2020 ON OUR WEBSITE
You can now pay Dues/Stewardship on-line at:
http://stsahmes.org/dues/
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The Newsletter Committee Editor-in-Chief
Reverend Father Shnork Souin,
Pastor
Editor
Leonard J Arzoomanian
Proofing
Ponsonby Britt O.B.E.
Layout and Design
Leonard J Arzoomanian
The Saints Sahag and Mesrob Church Newsletter is a publication of Saints Sahag and Mesrob Church of 70
Jefferson St., Providence, RI 02908. Submission of news articles, photos, essays, poetry, book reviews, and letters
are welcomed and should be sent to the church office ([email protected]). All text must be submitted in
electronic format, preferably in Microsoft Word, as a text file or as e-mail. Please note that the editorial board
reserves the right to modify and/or reject articles, photos, etc. All materials must be received no later than the
published submission deadlines per issue as published in the church bulletins.
Church Office Hours
The Church Office is open from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
If you would like to contact Fr. Shnork, call 201-306-4304. To submit items for the Sunday Lighthouse Bulletin, please contact the
office at 401-272-7712 or [email protected]. If you call after hours, please leave your requests, and the administrative assistant will
be happy to process them promptly. For Emergencies, please contact Stephen Megrdichian @ 401-464-9004.
Administrative Information
Pastor
Reverend Father Shnork Souin,
401-272-7712
Cell 201-306-4304
Administrative Assistant
Nayiri Odabashyan, 401-272-7712
Parish Council Chairperson
Stephen Megrdichian
Cell 401-419-4392
Vice Chairperson
Jason Martiesian
Home 401-455-3975
Secretary
Dorothy Martiesian
Cell 401-749-0269
Treasurer
Jeff Boghossian,
Cell 401-340-7053
Assistant Treasurer
Manouel Emdjian
401-529-0102
Advisors
Len Arzoomanian
Cell 508-958-7391
Margret Chevian
401-368-9234
Martha Jamgochian
401-723-3344
Marc Janigian
401-523-3276
Martin Papazian
401-529-5288
Ernest Shaghalian
Cell 401-465-9775
Diocesan Delegates
Ann Ayrassian
Home 401-272-4743
Zita Butler
401-728-8015
Stephanie Masoian
Home 467-6202
Stephen Megrdichian
Home 401-464-9004
Organizations
ACYOA
Greta Janigian
401-556-0771
Altar Guild
Ann Ayrassian
Home 401-272-4743
Armenian School
Lilit Amroyan
401 941-4748
Arts Education Program
Janna Guegamian
Home 401-861-357
Bazaar Committee
Marc Janigian
Cell 401-523-3276
Building Rentals
Marc Janigian
Cell 401-523-3276
Gary Nahabedian
Cell 401-871-8331
Choir and Junior Choir
Konstantin Petrossian
Home 401-861-3573
Church Library
Sunday School
Christian Education
Advisory Board (CEAB) Martha Jamgochian 401-723-3344
Cultural Committee
Konstantin Petrossian
Home 401-861-3573
Investment Committee
Doctor Robert Janigian
Memorial Dinner Committee
Marc Janigian
Cell 401-523-3276
Newsletter/Website/Kiosk
Leonard J Arzoomanian,
Cell 508-958-7391
Sports Committee
Terrance Martiesian
401-272-0269
Membership/Stewardship
Jason Martiesian
Home 401-455-3975
Women’s Guild
Stephanie Masoian
401-862-6323
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