LOVSAPYR LOOSAPER

Sovrp Bydros Ha3asdanya3x Ygy.yxi

ST. PETER ARMENIAN CHURCH 100 TROY-SCHENECTADY ROAD, PO BOX 196, WATERVLIET, NY 12189

JANUARY -FEBRUARY 2013

St. Peter Armenian Apostolic Church 100 Troy-Schenectady Road

P.O. Box 196 Watervliet, NY 12189

Phone: (518) 274-3673 ~ Fax: (518) 274-3103 E-mail: info@stpeterarmenianchurch.com

Website: www.stpeterarmenianchurch.com * Join us on facebook *

SUNDAY WORSHIP: Morning Services 9:15 a.m. Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m. sharp OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

DIOCESAN DELEGATES: Edward A. Belemjian Charles Tutunjian 10 Orchard Grove 9 Dyke Road Loudonville, NY 12211 465-3029 Latham, NY 12110 785-9423 E-mail: ebelemjian@yahoo.com E-mail: chastutu@gmail.com

CHURCH ORGANIZATION CONTACTS : PARISH COUNCIL LIAISON : ACYOA Jrs. Lena Guleserian-Hoglund . . 227-1979 Yervant Kutchukian ACYOA Srs. Jonathan Dadekian . . . . . . . 346-1819 Yervant Kutchukian Armenian School Anahid Altounian . . . . . . . . 463-2625 Garo Derian Bible Study Elsie Vozzy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373-0242 Yervant Kutchukian Choir Director Dn. Rafi Topalian . . . . . . . . 272-2000 Ron Kaiser St. Peter Adult Fellowship Ara Baligian . . . . . . . . . . . . 279-3583 Edward Belemjian Sunday School Lori Khachikian Brown . . . .355-1051 Leon Kaiser Women’s Guild Mary Panjarjian . . . . . . . . . 729-4493 Rhonda Boyajian Bookstore Charlotte Sevazlian . . . . . . . 274-6527 Garo Derian

Rev. Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian, Parish Priest 839 Pearse Road Niskayuna, NY 12309 377-7448 E-mail: frstepd@gmail.com

Garo Derian, Chairman 560 Rt. 9W Glenmont, NY 12077 436-7447 E-mail: garoderian@gmail.com

Gilbert Chorbajian , Vice Chairman 6011 Baneberry Drive Schenectady, NY 12303 356-5363 E-mail: gchorbajian@yahoo.com

Willard Martin , Treasurer 90 Wagon W. Trail Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 587-4706 E-mail: wmartin7@nycap.rr.com

John ‘Frenchie’ Ekmalian, Assistant Treasurer 11B Ledgewood Drive Albany, NY 12205 421-1970

Ronald P. Kaiser, Secretary 11 Clove Court Clifton Park, NY 12065 371-2809 E-mail: rpk02@health.state.ny.us

Breann Parseghian, Assistant Secretary 54 Spruce Street Clifton Park, NY 12065 371-4258 E-mail: breannp@gmail.com

Robert Bedian 2 Carol Place Wynantskill, NY 12198 283-9110 E-mail: yeggieb@aol.com

Rev. Fr. Garen Gdanian, Pastor Emeritus 1 Cindy Lee Court Latham, NY 12110 785-4816 E-mail: dergaren@juno.com

Rhonda Boyajian 35 Riverview Road Clifton Park, NY 12065 371-3024 E-mail: rhondab@nycap.rr.com

Leon Kaiser 81 Old Coach Road Clifton Park, NY 12065 383-3266 E-mail: luckylee@aol.com

Yervant Kutchukian 2003 Brookview Road Castleton-on-Hudson, NY 12033 732-7486 E-mail: yervant.kutchukian@gmail.com

William T. Nevins, Jr. 43 Wolfert Avenue Menands, NY 12204 465-9409 E-mail: billscafe@aol.com

Daniel O’Keefe 63 Corrit Drive Delmar, NY 12054 E-mail: danjok1313@gmail.com

Joanne Scaringe 6 Chestnut Hill South Loudonville, NY 12211 463-5004 E-mail: jmscaringe@hotmail.com

All articles must be submitted on a timely basis by following the “Schedule for Publication” listed below:

MARCH/APRIL SCHEDULE FOR PUBLICATION

Articles Deadline Monday, March 18

Typing and Proofreading Mon, March 18 - Fri, March 29

To Printer Friday, March 29

Mailing Wednesday, April 3

The Loosaper constitutes a vital and an historical record of the life of the St. Peter Church Community. Therefore, it is important to make every effort to preserve and maintain the continuity of this publication. In order to do this, we need help. Any parishioner interested in being a reporter or assisting the editorial staff with this publication should call the church office.

Church Secretary, Lori Payette, is responsible for compiling and typing this issue. A volunteer group performs editorial tasks such as: proofreading, layout, writing, and editing of articles. All materials submitted are subject to editing by the Editorial Staff. The mailing of the Loosaper is also handled by volunteers.

If you find errors in this edition of the Loosaper, please understand that, while perfection is always our goal, it is one that may remain forever beyond our reach! CURRENT VOLUNTEER STAFF:

Editorial: Sonia Hachigian, Joyce Kenosian & Philip Natcharian Photographers: Maria Derian & Charlotte Sevazlian

Please forward all articles to the church office.

LOOSAPER DONATIONS

There is an outlay of approximately $450 for publishing and mailing each issue of the Loosaper. Any contribution sent to defray part of this cost will be gratefully appreciated. Names of donors and contributions will be listed in the Loosaper, unless we are requested not to do so. Many thanks to the most recent donors who answered our call to help offset the costs of our church publication: $50 - Alice Muradliyan (CA); $25 - George & Elsie Bedrosian, Helen Bezjian, Gregory Gosian, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur _ Kehkejian, D. Edward Kebabjian; $15 - Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis Garabedian.

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. . . Rev. Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian

The Year 2013 . . .

Wow, time is flying by and not stopping for anyone or anything. So this is the year, 2013, that you are going to get things right…follow through on the resolutions you made last month. Lose weight, workout more, save money, spend more time with family, be a better person, be healthier, pray more, start going to church (or go more often) and all those other things that we try to do, try to achieve, try to make right, but can seem so overwhelming and too difficult to accomplish.

Let me offer a simple, yet challenging proposition to getting things right in life. Here is the solution -- It is the ability and willingness to surrender our life to our loving God and Saviour Jesus Christ -- He makes things anew. If we want renewal, if we want things different in our life, if we want things better in the world, community, family and church - we must lay down our will and desire before Him and He will guide us in our daily life. Then the result will be that "all things will be possible through Him," and we will even be able to move mountains, just as Jesus promised us.

Even as your parish priest, I have difficulty in handing things over to my Lord. I want to hold on to those things that are not fruitful or God-pleasing. I am a stubborn Armenian and think that my way is the right way, or I can do this or that on my own. How wrong I am! It is, in a sense, human nature to follow our own will. It is, in an earthly sense, counterculture to be dependent totally on God; however, with God on our side and, better yet, with God at the helm, He transforms our human nature and is able to live in us more profoundly.

Here are three New Testament verses to remember and keep in your heart during the year 2013, as you try to make that surrender to Him. I am praying for you and please pray for me too!

• 2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore, if any one is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, behold, the new has come.

• Matthew 19:26 - But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

• Galatians 2:20 - I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Hope to see you in Church soon! God Bless You, Fr. Stepanos

St. Peter Armenian Church

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Wednesday evenings during Lent 7:00 - 8:00 PM

New Guest Speakers Every Week

Lenten Sunday Morning Schedule (Sundays February 17—March 17) Morning Prayers ~ 9:15 am

Sunrise Service ~ 9:30 am

Closed Divine Liturgy ~ 10:00 am

Parish Council Message

Armenians Unite

December and January were a couple of wonderful months in the St. Peter Armenian Church community. Our very hardworking Women’s Guild hosted the 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar on December 1 & 2. I think they may have even surpassed the success of last year’s event. We really can’t thank them enough for all that they do for our church.

We then celebrated American Christmas Eve and Armenian Christmas Eve and Christmas day with special services that were all well attended. Thank you to all who participated. I hope you and your families had the opportunity to experience the joy and blessings of the Christmas season.

I can’t help but wonder how nice it would have been if both of the Armenian churches had celebrated these festive times together; I hope someday the churches do unite. I remember in April of last year, we commemorated the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide with the Holy Cross Armenian Church of Troy. We both came together to remember our grandparents and great grandparents. I especially remember the youth of both churches as they stood and held hands in front of the altar and sang an appropriate Armenian song. Why can’t the adults do the same and unite in celebrating our same rich Badarak (Divine Liturgy) together every Sunday?

They say there is power in unity. As it says in the Bible in Luke: chapter 11, verse 17, “Every Kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.” I hope and pray for the unity of our Armenian churches someday.

We are looking ahead to an active February and March, and I urge all of us to come and enjoy our Badarak every Sunday. Don’t forget to bring your children to Armenian School and Sunday School.

I remind all of us to pray for the sick in our community and continue to include our dear beloved Der Garen Gdanian in our prayers. Also remember to pray for our brothers and sisters in Syria as they are going through some very difficult times in that country.

Deacon Garo Derian

Parish Council Chairman

is being held

Sunday, March 3, 2013 following services

♦ All parishioners should make every effort to attend and participate in the meeting.

♦ All dues-paying members (in good standing for 2012) are encouraged to vote.

(See following page for list of eligible members.) Contact the church office if

you have questions about your 2012 dues account.

MEMBERSHIP DUES: The payment of annual dues of $150 per person (age 18 and over) for 2012 is required to be considered a member “in good standing” and to receive the benefits of membership including eligibility to hold elective offices, participate in Parish & Special Assembly meetings, and receive discounted fees on certain church services.

The following are the individuals who have met the commitment of being a “Dues-Paying” member of the church in 2012 and are eligible to take part in the proceedings of the upcoming Parish Assembly to be held on Sunday, March 3, 2013.

Please report any discrepancies of this record to the church office as soon as possible.

2012 Eligible Dues-Paying Members

Joseph Akullian Rosemary Ammian Winifred Ammian Helga Apkarian Alexander & Marion Arghnian Beatrice Arzoumanian Gerald Arzoumanian Aram A. Atashian, Jr. Betty Avakian Shirley Avakian Steve & Pamela Azarian Nazar J. Bakerian Ara Baligian Linda Bedian Robert & Sandra Bedian George & Elsie Bedrosian Edward Belemjian Donald & Rhonda Boyajian Charles & Alice Chorbajian Gilbert & Bridgette Chorbajian Herbert & Linda Chorbajian Gary & Laura Clark Robert & Holly Dadekian Rich DeMartino & Barbara Derian Garo & Maria Derian Hagop & Nectar Derian Isabel Derian Paul & Melissa DerOhannesian Suzanne Dickinson Yn. Paulette Doudoukjian Arleen Drooby Chip Drusano (FL) Sherry Edwards John & Debbie Ekmalian Ralph & Elizabeth Enokian Arpy Ernest Roswita Fragomeni Sarkis Garabedian Fr. Garen & Yn. Zabelle Gdanian Sarkis Guleserian Sonia Hachigian Joanne C. Hartunian Mary Hartunian Richard & Beth Hartunian Lena Guleserian-Hoglund

Barbara Hrachian Charlene Hrachian Seren Hrachian Suren & Sarah Hrachian Mary Jaffarian_ Hripsime Jevanian Phyllis Jevanian Paul Kahian Donald Kaiser Leon & Susan Kaiser Ronald P. Kaiser Edward & Lucille Kaprielian Grace Karian Murat Kasparian Edward & Bertha Kazanjian Linda Kazanjian Robert Kazanjian (GA) Gregory & Kathleen Kechejian (MA) James & Marion Kehrer Martin & Joyce Kenosian David Ketchoyan Rose Ketchoyan_ Karen Khachadourian Russell & Sandra Kilidjian Harry & Marion Koshgarian Peter Koshgarian Isabel Krempa Steven Krempa Charles & Patricia Krikorian Lucy Krikorian Armenak & Winifred Kutchukian Yervant Kutchukian Christopher Le Arthur Mahserjian George & Virginia Mahserjian Nellie Marderosian Willard & Shelley Martin Katrina Mayba Sean & Alice McMullan Andrey & Varvara Meshkov H. Khachik & Mary Minassian R. Mihran & Ovsanna Mooradian R. Paul & Sonya Moroukian Sarah Moroukian_ Lucy Morton

Philip J. Natcharian Grace Nazarian Gregory & Marjorie Nazarian Robert & Trudy Nazarian John & Karen Nevins Lenore Nevins William & Betty Jane Nevins William & Claudine Nevins Cheryl Ohanesian Joseph & Patricia O’Keefe George & Elizabeth Osganian Mary Panjarjian Albert & Florence Paparian Helen Paparian David & Breann Parseghian Anna Pascazio Alice Sanjian Rotondi Konstantin Sarumol & Sabella Gasanova George & Joanne Scaringe Michael & Laurie Scaringe Charlotte Sevazlian Farid F. Shafik (CT) Lucille Shamlian Toros Shamlian, Jr. Mary Shanks Mary P. Shanks Haigoohi Smith Leo Sogoian Lucille Sogoian Susan Sogoian Josephine Speanburg Hariton C. Sprinceanu Fay Talarico (GA) Berj Topalian Kevork Torossian Charles & Carol Tutunjian Edward & Adrina Tutunjian Nazar & Joan Tutunjian Vartan Vartanian, Jr. Daniel Vartigian Ralph Vartigian Elsie Vozzy Alice Wildman _Deceased

Building Fund Report

Our 2009-2012 Building Fund campaign concluded on December 31, 2012. Our two campaigns provided us with enough money to fully pay for the church renovations and expansion. In the process, we also raised an additional $12,870.82 which will be used to help defray the cost of painting the sanctuary and for some related repairs. A schedule follows showing where the monies came from and how they were spent. As indicated in previous issues of the Loosaper, this edition contains a listing, by individual, of all contributions to the two Building Fund campaigns and includes amounts contributed for the various memorials. My sincere gratitude to everyone whose name appears on the listing, including those who appear as “Anonymous.”

Toros Shamlian

Building Fund Treasurer

Building Fund Financial Information For the years 2006 through 2012

Sources of Funds Received Pledge payments: 2006-2009 campaign $420,551.76 2009-2012 campaign 241,121.82 Payments for memorials and naming opportunities 80,104.43 Total from pledges and memorials $741,778.01 Interest earned on bank deposits 5,831.66 Credits from architect for schematic drawing 5,903.00 Total funds received $753,512.67 Use of the Funds Cost of the expansion and renovations: Contractor $630,109.00 Architect 39,352.00 Engineering and testing 10,168.62 Landscaping and lawn establishment 4,866.64 Gas line 2,502.00 Alarm System 1,150.00 Telephone and DSL lines 1,307.05 Electrical modifications 864.00 Miscellaneous 547.02 Total cost of expansion and renovations $690,866.33 Other costs and expenses: Interest expense $ 48,995.24 Memorials 711.45 Miscellaneous 68.83 Total other costs and expenses $ 49,775.52 Total use of the funds $740,641.85 Cash Balance at December 31, 2012 $ 12,870.82

TOTAL BUILDING FUND CONTRIBUTIONS For the years 2006 through 2012

Total Amount Name Contributed

Nancy Acemoglu & Sons, Thomas & Nicholas $1,000.00 In loving memory of Dr. Murat Acemoglu, “A true Armenian patriot”

ACYOA Service Auction $5,787.23

Jerry Agajian $1,000.00

Joseph & Effie_ Akullian $700.00

Zareh & Annie Altounian $100.00

Winifred Ammian $1,500.00 In memory of Leo Ammian

Harry_ & Rosemary Ammian $2,000.00

Helga Apkarian $1,500.00 In memory of Samuel Apkarian & Karen Apkarian

Harry_ & Betty Apkarian $5,000.00

George Arakelian $1,000.00

Beatrice Arzoumanian $2,000.00

Gerald Arzoumanian $3,000.00 Gerald Arzoumanian $1,000.00 In honor of Beatrice Arzoumanian’s 91st Birthday Gerald Arzoumanian $1,000.00 In honor of Beatrice Arzoumanian’s 93rd Birthday Gerald Arzoumanian $1,000.00 In honor of Beatrice Arzoumanian’s 94th Birthday

Andre Assalian $10.00

Aram & Judy Atashian $1,000.00

Elizabeth E. Avakian_ $2,700.00

Dr. A. Nancy Avakian $3,000.00 In memory of Berj & Paris Avakian

Frank Azadian_ $200.00

Mardiros & Hermine Azarian $200.00

Anonymous $23,000.00

Rose & Harry Badrigian (CT) $100.00 In memory of Arshag & Haseg Harmaian

Nazar Bakerian $3,000.00

Ara Baligian $2,000.00 In memory of Joan Baligian

Judge & Mrs. J. Albert Barsamian $2,000.00

Linda Bedian $800.00

Robert & Sandra Bedian $800.00

Total Amount Name Contributed

George & Lisa Bedian $250.00

Eugene & Judy Bedian $400.00

George & Elsie Bedrosian $2,000.00

Levon Bedrosian $500.00

Mark & Rhoda Belemjian (MA) $100.00

Edward A. Belemjian $21,604.43

David Belemjian $100.00

Anonymous $12,000.00

Helen & Craig Bryce / David Cluett $5,000.00 In memory of L. Merrick Bryce

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Buchakjian $5,035.63

Dr. Leonard M. Buchakjian $200.00

Bernice Buchakjian_ $1,000.00 In memory of Vahan Buchakjian

Mr. & Mrs. John Buff $1,250.00

Cecilia P. Burgess $75.00

Cathy Cauthier $40.00 In memory of Elizabeth Goebel & William E. Foley, Jr.

Matthew P. Chinian $300.00

Andrea Chorbajian $1,250.00

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Chorbajian $13,000.00

Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Chorbajian & Family $2,211.25

Geoffrey Chorbajian & Shaily Rahman $1,250.00

Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Chorbajian $61,000.00

Anna Chorbajian_ $1,250.00

Church’s 111th Anniversary Dinner Proceeds $800.00

Gary & Laura Clark $2,500.00

Robert & Holly Dadekian $5,500.00

Dance Classes $3,281.65

Dearstyne Family $100.00 In memory of Michael Hovi

Isabel Derian $350.00

Derian/DeMartino Family $1,500.00 Richard DeMartino & Barbara Derian $2,500.00 In honor of Isabel & Albert Derian

DerOhannesian Family $25,000.00 In memory of Paul, Arsen & Makrouhi DerOhannesian

Total Amount Name Contributed

Neil S. Devejian $5,000.00 Neil & Kim Devejian $1,500.00 In honor of Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian

Paul Dichian $2,500.00 In memory of James & Virginia Dichian

Suzanne J. Dickinson $3,000.00

Anonymous $4,000.00

Anonymous $1,550.00

Gloria Doudoukjian $26.00

Jonah Doudoukjian $21.00

Anonymous $150.00

Marianne B. Drusano $100.00

Anonymous $100.00

John & Debbie Ekmalian $1,500.00 In memory of Kenneth Chorbajian John & Debbie Ekmalian $1,000.00 In memory of Ekmalian, Hachigian & Chorbajian Families

Ralph & Elizabeth Enokian $2,000.00

Arpy Ernest $1,500.00

Sharon Foley $50.00

Rose Foley & Family $1,100.00

Anna Gabaldon $1,850.00 In memory of Karekin & Seran Terzian

Christopher Garabedian $500.00

Sarkis & Julie Garabedian $600.00

Rev. & Mrs. Garen Gdanian $6,000.00 In memory of Kevork & Siranoush Gdanian, Khoren & Ovsanna Kludjian, and Berjouhi Kludjian Watson Rev. & Mrs. Garen Gdanian $1,500.00

Gifts from Adult Fellowship Pizza Luncheon $166.00

Gifts in honor of Beatrice Arzoumanian’s 90th Birthday $650.00

Gift in honor of Charles Chorbajian’s 80th Birthday $100.00

Gifts in honor of Charles & Alice Chorbajian’s 50th Anniversary $6,575.00

Gifts in honor of Herbert & Linda Chorbajian’s 40th Anniversary $1,590.00

Total Amount Name Contributed

Gifts in honor of Fr. Garen Gdanian’s 60th Anniversary into the Priesthood $10,358.00

Gifts in honor of Fr. Garen Gdanian’s 87th Birthday $400.00

Gifts in honor of Richard Hartunian $725.00 Appointment as U.S. Attorney for Northern District of NY

Gifts in honor of Suren Hrachian’s 95th Birthday $1,530.00

Gifts in honor of Edward & Bertha Kazanjian’s 50th Anniversary $3,420.00

Gifts in honor of Edward Kazanjian’s 85th Birthday $700.00

Gifts in memory of Rose Ketchoyan $2,690.00

Gifts in memory of Christina Kirk $200.00

Gift in memory of Abp. Dirair Mardikian $100.00

Gift in honor of Nalbandian Triplets Birthday $50.00

Gifts in memory of Margaret Sakalian $2,425.00

Gift in memory of Armon Henry Toomajian, MD $100.00

Gifts in honor of Ralph Vartigian’s 85th Birthday $100.00

Glenmont Self Storage, The Derian Family $3,000.00

Mr. & Mrs. Jack Guldalian $3,500.00 In memory of Rose Guldalian

Sarkis & Heidi Guleserian $500.00

Sonia Hachigian $6,500.00 In memory of Sarkis Hachigian

Barouyr Hairabedian $100.00

Joanne Hartunian $16,100.00

Mary Hartunian $3,000.00

Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. Hartunian & Family $14,000.00

William Hershberger $20.00

Barbara Hrachian $1,300.00

Seren A. Hrachian $100.00

Suren & Sarah Hrachian $5,000.00

Mary Jaffarian_ $1,000.00

Paul & Marion Jaffarian $5,000.00 In memory of Toros & Aghavni Jaffarian

Hrepsime & Phyllis Jevanian $1,500.00

Total Amount Name Contributed

Arthur Kahkejian_ $200.00

Francine Kaiser $750.00

Leon & Susan Kaiser $8,000.00 In memory of Henry & Anna (Kenosian) Kaiser

Ronald Kaiser $3,000.00 In memory of Henry & Anna (Kenosian) Kaiser

Anonymous $1,000.00

Edward & Lucille Kaprielian $7,000.00

Anonymous $5,000.00

Murat S. Kasparian $200.00

Dr. Ara Kayayan $1,000.00

Linda Kazanjian $200.00

Edward & Bertha Kazanjian $2,100.00

Leo Kazanjian_ & Family $1,000.00

Sarkis & Nancy Kazarian (FL) $50.00

Gregory J. Kechejian (MA) $500.00 In honor of all those who came before us

Martin & Joyce Kenosian $35,500.00

David Ketchoyan $1,750.00

Rose Ketchoyan_ $1,250.00

Khachikian-Brown Family $100.00 In memory of Mary Khachikian

John Khederian $50.00

Mr. & Mrs. Russell Kilidjian $6,500.00

Kurken V. Kirk $50.00

Peter & Marlene Koshgarian $1,500.00

Anonymous $10,000.00

Anonymous $500.00 In memory of loved ones

Isabel Krempa $3,500.00 In memory of Michael & Berdjouhie Stepanian and victims of the Genocide

Anonymous $100.00

Lucy Krikorian $500.00

Rev. & Mrs. Mihran Kupeyan $50.00

Anonymous $2,187.00

Anonymous $3,000.00

Total Amount Name Contributed

Kyaruns Family $30.00

George & Virginia Mahserjian $27,500.00

Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Mahserjian & Family $2,000.00

Marderosian Family $1,500.00 In memory of William Marderosian

Willard & Shelley Martin $500.00

Sean & Alice McMullan $2,500.00

Anonymous $250.00

Yn. Yefkin Megherian $1,000.00 In memory Nevart & Haroutiun DerBedrosian

John Messikian $100.00

Sarkis & Ida Mihranian $500.00 In memory of Richard Acemoglu and Nazalie & Sarkis Mihranian, Sr.

Mr. & Mrs. H. Khachik Minassian $4,000.00 In memory of Dr. Harry Minassian

Edward P. Minerley_ & Sherry Minerley Edwards $1,200.00 In memory of Alice (Terzian) Minerley

Mr. & Mrs. R. Mihran Mooradian $23,000.00

Ovsanna Mooradian $673.00 Donated CD Sales

David Mooradian $1,000.00

Sarah Moroukian $1,000.00

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Moroukian $100.00 In memory of Sarkis Moroukian

Anne Moroukian $500.00

Mr. & Mrs. Raffe P. Moroukian & Family $8,003.83

Matthew & Lisa Natcharian & Family (CT) $5,000.00 In memory of Sarah Natcharian Matthew & Lisa Natcharian & Family (CT) $2,500.00 In honor of Philip J. Natcharian Matthew & Lisa Natcharian & Family (CT) $15,000.00

Michael Natcharian $1,000.00

Philip J. Natcharian $8,000.00

Gregory & Marjorie Nazarian $300.00

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Nazarian $500.00

William T. & Betty Jane Navins $2,000.00 In memory of Berj & Paris Avakian

Cheryl Ohanesian $3,000.00 In memory of Horan & Vergine Ohanesian

Total Amount Name Contributed

Audrey Ohnikian $500.00 In memory of Joseph Ohnikian

Joseph & Patricia O’Keefe $10,100.00 Joseph & Patricia O’Keefe $3,000.00 In memory of Lynne C. Hartunian

George & Elizabeth Osganian $2,000.00

Mary Panjarjian $100.00 In memory of Aznive Hamalian Mary Panjarjian $100.00 In memory of Shahe Panjarjian

Mr. & Mrs. Albert V. Paparian $2,155.00

Helen Paparian $1,000.00

Parker Brothers Memorial Funeral Home $5,000.00

David & Breann Parseghian $5,500.00

Kevork & Mary Parseghian & Family $1,000.00 In memory of Sarkis & Azniv Parseghian

Anna Pascazio $3,000.00 In memory of Saverio Pascazio

Hagop (Jack) Patoukian $250.00 In memory of Vahaken Patoukian

Rita Ishkanian Petithory $100.00 In memory of John Ishkanian

Pioneer Savings Bank $3,000.00

Hagop Poladian $150.00 In memory of Helen Poladian

Dominc & Alice (Sanjian) Rotondi $1,000.00 In memory of Sarah & Setrak Sanjian

Rug & Carpet Outlet of Troy, Inc. $250.00

Talin Alajajian Rutan $25.00

Margaret Sakalian_ $8,000.00 In memory of Harry Sakalian

Margaret Sakalian (estate of) $12,500.00

Theodore & Grace Sapino $1,940.00

Mr. & Mrs. George P. Scaringe $6,000.00

Anonymous $2,000.00 In honor of Der Garen Gdanian

Anonymous $100.00

Craig & Karin Shamlian $2,000.00

David & Kathi Shamlian $2,000.00

Harry R. & Katy Shamlian $2,092.99

Total Amount Name Contributed

Lucille Shamlian $5,000.00

Toros Shamlian, Jr. $31,000.00

Barbara J. Shankman $100.00 In memory of Ann Bargamian

Mr. & Mrs. Jim_ Shanks $300.00

Mrs. Mary Shanks $50.00

Albert C. Simidian, Sr._ $500.00

Linda Simidian $100.00 In memory of Albery C. Simidian, Sr.

Hariton C. Spinceanu $2,000.00 In memory of Liliana Sprinceanu

St. Peter Armenian Church Sunday School $1,000.00

St. Peter’s Women’ Guild $20,000.00

Fay Talarico $800.00

Mr. & Mrs. Jack S. Tashjian, Sr. $500.00

Richard Terzian $45.00

Anonymous $60.00

Berj & Lucy Topalian $400.00 In memory of Bedros Topalian

Kevork & Seta_ Torossian $6,000.00 In memory of Terchunian & Torossian Families

Kevork Torossian, Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Torossian and Alice Diane Webb $2,000.00 In memory of Seta Torossian

Erik & Chrishan Trojian $1,800.00 In honor of Trojian Family

Charles & Carol Tutunjian $4,000.00

Edward & Adrina Tutunjian $1,000.00

Nazar & Joan Tutunjian $2,000.00

Joe & Susan Vartanesian $400.00

Ralph Vartigian $2,350.00 In memory of Sarkis & Alice Vartigian

Helen Vartigian $25.00

Daniel & Karen Vartigian $250.00

Anonymous $1,100.00

Rosemary Wieczorek (WI) $50.00 In memory of Harry Vartigian Rosemary Wieczorek (WI) $100.00 In honor of Fr. Stepanos’ return to St. Peter Church

Total Amount Name Contributed

Alice Natcharian Wildman $3,000.00 In memory of Naomi Natcharian Alice Natcharian Wildman $5,000.00

Zandri Construction Corp. $500.00

Albert C. Zouky $500.00 In honor of Bedrosian & Zouky Families _____________

TOTAL: $741,778.01

_Deceased

You are Blessed Today Spiritual Message from Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian

During a home visit last week, I was inspired by a conversation I was having with a faith-filled parishioner. The woman was reminiscing about her sister and mother (both of whom are deceased). The mother used to tell her and her family, "God has blessed you this day, now don't go ahead and ruin it." As we sat at the table having a cup of coffee, we then discussed this very simple yet profound comment. It was a spiritual experience for me! What an awesome mantra to live our lives by and to follow each day. Consider it a guide we can follow and a prayer we can keep close to our heart each morning we awake.

God surely has blessed all of us. We can evaluate our life and easily find challenges and difficulties that we are facing at this moment, but we do not have to search too far to realize the abundance of blessings God has given us. Each day when we awake, we are given blessings upon blessings -- life, breath, shelter, food, family, church, friends, education, the Bible, prayer, a bed to sleep on, heat, health…. and the list can go on and on. Perhaps spend one day listing all the blessings you have. I am curious as to how many you will find!

However, as clear as the blessings can be in our lives, we tend to thwart them, put them aside and allow evil to creep into our hearts and change our lives. As this profound woman so powerfully stated, "God has blessed you this day, now don't go ahead and ruin it." How can we ruin a day? Let's start the list…. a negative attitude, sarcasm, being angry, bitter, resentful, revengeful, being self-centered, feeling defeated, depressed and down, self-pity, self-absorption, allowing the devil to enter into our life, allowing the fiery darts of the evil one to change our thoughts, actions and feelings from good to bad, gossiping, being judgmental…. and that list can go on and on as well. Try making a list of all things we do during our day "to ruin" the day with which God has blessed us.

Try for one day or one week to wake up and think about the multitude of blessings God has given you, and fight hard against the evil one, so that you can truly carry the blessings of God with you all day long -- and not ruin the day!!

God bless you,

Fr. Stepanos

Church Organization News

Women’s GuildWomen’s GuildWomen’s GuildWomen’s Guild

As they say, ‘How time flies when you’re having fun!’ It truly did for me as I write my last article for this issue of the Loosaper. As Women’s Guild Chairman, I have had such fun working with the executive body and the membership alike and it has been so gratifying to get to know each and every one like never before.

During the past two years we had eight new members join the Guild and, sadly, we lost four dear members. It is very important to keep moving forward with our membership drive and make the backbone of our beloved church stronger and better in the future.

I thank Der Stepanos for his presence and guidance at every one of our meetings. I also thank the Parish Council for their support whenever and wherever needed. Thank you to all the women of the parish for positive responses when I called for help. It truly is amazing what can be accomplished when we all work together.

I am pleased to announce the new executive body is as follows:

Chairman, Sharon Foley; Vice Chairman, Adrina Tutunjian; Treasurer, Valerie Demarest; Recording Secretary, Nellie Sargsyan-Pittman; Corresponding Secretary, Holly Dadekian. Serving as advisors are: Nectar Derian, Yn. Paulette Doudoukjian, Helena Ekmalian and Sonya Moroukian.

I wish the new executive committee much success in their endeavors and I urge anyone interested in joining the fun to contact any one of the ladies listed above. You will not be disappointed.

Thank you and God bless the Women’s Guild of the St. Peter Armenian Church. Mary Panjarjian,

Women’s Guild Chairman

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COOKBOOK PROJECT 2013: With our prior cookbook “Flavors from our House on the Hill’ out of print and requests for it continue to come in, the Women’s Guild has begun a new cookbook project. Be a part of this exciting publication by submitting 2-3 of your favorite ‘tried and true’ Armenian recipes. Please hurry! Recipes must be submitted by February 28 via e-mail to womensguildcookbook@gmail.com or to a member of the cookbook committee: Charlotte Sevalian, Sharon Foley, Valerie Demarest, Nellie Sargsyan-Pittman, Lucy Morton or Dolly Shamlian. (See flyer in this issue.)

TAHIN HATZ BAKING DAY: All day long starting at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, members of the Women’s Guild as well as members of the church community in general will be baking the “best tahin hatz in the world” in preparation for the Mid-Lenten Dinner. Help is needed with various tasks throughout the day in order to continue to offer this traditional favorite. No experience necessary! Everyone is invited to join in the fun and fellowship! Contact Sharon Foley at (518) 427-8594 for more information or to offer your help.!!!!!!!!!!!!

TAHIN HATZ ORDERS: To place an order for tahin hatz, contact Dolly Shamlian at (518) 640-9678. The price of the tahin hatz is $24 per dozen with a one-dozen limit or $2.50 for individual tahin hatz.!!!!

MID-LENTEN DINNER: The Women’s Guild will be serving its annual Mid-Lenten Dinner of Fried Haddock, Coleslaw, Vosbov Kufte and Tahin Bread on Wednesday, March 6, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Gdanian Auditorium. The cost is $16 for adults with advance reservations or $20 at the door for walk-ins; and $8 for children under 12. Reservations are recommended and can be made by contacting Dolly Shamlian at (518) 640-9678. (See flyer in this issue.)

SAINTLY WOMEN’S DAY: In commemoration of Saintly Women’s Day, the St. Peter Women’s Guild will host an Eggplant Parmigiana & Baked Ziti Dinner for the church community on Sunday, March 17, in the Gdanian Auditorium following services. More details will be announced in the near future.

Adult FellowshipAdult FellowshipAdult FellowshipAdult Fellowship

Our Christmas Luncheon was held on December 5 at the Desmond. A bountiful buffet was provided and, again this year, Ed Kebabjian provided our musical entertainment. He played familiar tunes on his special banjo for an old-fashioned sing-along of traditional Christmas carols and other songs.

We usually do not schedule any meetings during the winter season to avoid cancellations due to adverse weather conditions. Therefore, our next scheduled luncheon meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 13 at 12:30 p.m. in the Gdanian Auditorium. A potluck Lenten buffet will be provided by our members. The meal is organized so that the variety and quantity are appropriate for this day. Members will be called for their contribution. Non-members are invited to join us and can make reservations by calling Lucy Morton at (518) 274-6527.

We welcome any adult member of our community to join our group luncheons and other activities. Additional information can be obtained from our church office or a member of the Adult Fellowship Executive Committee.

Martin Kenosian

Secretary

ACYOA JuniorsACYOA JuniorsACYOA JuniorsACYOA Juniors

The ACYOA Juniors held their Annual Gift-Giving to the Needy activity on Friday, December 21, 2012. Youth and leaders/parents visited seven families throughout the Capital District who had contacted the church for help this holiday season. One family in particular was so grateful and overwhelmed by our bringing gifts for the whole family that they presented us with a special Christmas card and thank you message for helping them for the holidays.

An ACYOA ‘Chopped’ Lock-in will be held at the church Friday evening, March 22. Included in the program for the evening will be a special activity to prepare a creative, unique dish from specific ingredients provided — based on the Food Network television show of the same name. More details will be sent to all Juniors and parents in the near future.

The ACYOA Juniors will once again host the Annual Palm Sunday Brunch for the community to held on March 24 immediately following services. Details will be announced in the near future.

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A class for altar servers (boys age 12+) will be conducted at the church every other Wednesday evening at 5:45 p.m. (dinner included), concluding by 7:00 p.m., on the following dates: February 20, March 6 & 20, April 3 & 17, May 1, 15 & 29, and June 12.

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The Book Club will not meet in February; therefore, the next gathering will be held on Wednesday, March 27, at 7:00 p.m. led by Dn. Yervant Kutchukian. The next selection is Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife by Eben Alexander. One reviewer said, “Proof of Heaven is more than just an awe-inspiring account of a profound encounter with spiritual reality. Dr. Alexander’s neuroscience career taught him that near-death experiences are brain-based illusions, and yet his personal experience left him dumbstruck. His honest struggle to make sense of this unforgettable journey is a gripping story, unique in the literature of spiritual experiences, that may well change how we understand our role in the universe.” Check your local bookseller or library for availability.

Parish Community News

Sacraments and Rites

Baptisms Briella Lucy Frazier , daughter of Geoffrey & Tara (Krikorian) Frazier, on December 29, 2012. Godfather, Nicholas Frazier; Godmother, Kristin Krikorian; Celebrant, Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian.

Madison Grace Jerian, daughter of John & Robin (Wania) Jerian, on January 19, 2013. Godfather, James Jerian; Godmother, Stacey Tricozzi; Celebrant, Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian.

Chrismation Sharon Ann Foley, daughter of the late William Foley and Rose (Artinian) Foley, on December 9, 2012. Celebrant, Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian.

Funerals Martin Kavoukian entered his eternal rest on November 3, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Doris Kasarjian; a step-son, John Kasarjian; three grandchildren; a nephew; and a great niece. Fr. Stepanos conducted the funeral service on November 19.

Sarah Moroukian entered her eternal rest on November 17, 2012. She was the beloved wife of the late Nichon Moroukian and is survived by her daughter, Nesha (David) Hodgkins; two grandchildren, Rachel & Ashley Hodgkins; a brother, George Moorachian (RI); and several in- laws, cousins, nieces and nephews. Fr. Stepanos conducted the funeral service on November 21.

Mary Jaffarian entered her eternal rest on November 30, 2012. She is is survived by a brother, Paul (Marian) Jaffarian; a sister, Grace (Ted) Sapino (FL); three nieces, Carol Ann Smith (FL), Thea (Kevin) Stewart (MA), and Cheri (Tim) Dunnigan (FL); a nephew, Arthur (JoAnn) Kazanjian; several grand and great-grand nieces and nephews; and many cousins. Fr. Stepanos conducted the funeral service on December 4.

Karasoonk (40-Day Memorial) December 2, 2012 His Beatitude Archbishop Torkom Manoogian - requested by His

Eminence Archbishop Khajag Barsamian; St. Peter Armenian Church Clergy, Parish Council, parishioners and friends.

Arda Sanossian - requested by Mary & Ara Panjarjian.

December 16, 2012 Anne Marie Kaiser - requested by Mr. & Mrs. Martin Kenosian.

Martin Kavoukian - requested by Doris Kasarjian Kavoukian (CA); Michael, Linda & Marissa Kavoukian; Nazar Ashjian (CA); Ralph Vartigian; Daniel & Karen Vartigian; Debbie & Curt Erlandson; Clare Schisa; George & Sally McNeff; Jacqueline & Meredith Prince; George & Cathy Mahserjian; Edward & Adrina Tutunjian.

January 13, 2013 Mary Jaffarian - requested by Mr. & Mrs. Arthur P. Kazanjian & Family; Carole A. Smith & Family (FL); Paul & Marian Jaffarian; Theodore & Grace Sapino (FL); Clare Schisa; Linda Kazanjian; Bob & Arleen Drooby; Peter, Pat & Sarah Boorujy (NJ); Toros Shamlian, Jr.; Levon & Karen Khachadourian; Edward & Bertha Kazanjian & Family.

January 13, 2013 Sarah Moroukian - requested by David & Nesha Hodgkins and Rachel & Ashley; George & Margaret Moorachian (RI); George & Rose Moorachian (MA); Seth Brown & Nancy Moorachian (VA); Mrs. Anahith Boyajian & Family; Mrs. Margaret Mooradian (MA); Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Mooradian (MA); Linda Kazanjian; Bob & Arleen Drooby; Peter, Pat & Sarah Boorujy (NJ); Mr. & Mr. Charles Chorbajian & Family; Mr. & Mrs. George Mahserjian & Family; Lucille Shamlian & Family; Vartan Vartanian, Jr.; Mr. & Mrs. Mark Moroukian; Michael & Joanne Coogan.

Dareleetz (First Anniversary) November 18, 2012 Aznive Hamalian - requested by Mary & Ara Panjarjian; Mr. & Mrs.

Sarkis Khatcherian & Family (FL).

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November 18, 2012 Shahe Panjarjian (Fifth Anniversary) - requested by Mary & Ara Panjarjian; Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis Khatcherian & Family (FL).

Ashken, Minas & Jack Kolaian; Dr. Arthur Misyan; Ch ristina Misyan; Ann Vartigian - requested by Anna L. Misyan.

Rose Moroukian - requested by Mr. & Mrs. Charles Chorbajian & Family; Mr. & Mrs. George Mahserjian & Family.

Agnes Wiswall - requested by St. Peter Armenian Church Clergy, Parish Council, parishioners and friends.

December 2, 2012 Seta Degirmenjian; Arpine Berghoudian; Yevkine Sanossian; All the Panjarjian & Hamalian Families - requested by Mary & Ara Panjarjian.

Alice & Martin Jevanian; John Jevanian; Lillian Bad ishkanian; Hrant & Orzen Siekertzian; Stepan Siekertzian; Arax Varjan - requested by Jevanian, McMullan & Tutunjian Families.

George, Katherine, Jack & George Jr. Mahserjian; Smpad & Lucy Hartunian - requested by Mary Hartunian; Joanne & George Scaringe; Michael & Laurie Scaringe; Stephen Scrinage; Edward & Marilyn Hartunian; Gregory & Matthew Hartunian; Joanne Hartunian; Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hartunian & Family; Mr. & Mrs. Joseph O’Keefe & Family.

Robert W. Meeson, Sr. (Fifth Anniversary) - requested by Sharon & Doug Pauley; Eleanor Meeson; Mr. & Mrs. Robert Meeson, Jr. & Family.

Vartonush & Dickran Nazarian; Albert Nazarian - requested by Bob & Trudy Nazarian.

December 16, 2012 Asadoor, Sarah, Yeranos, Margaret, Dorothy & Grace Kenosian; Henry & Anna Kenosian Kaiser - requested by Mr. & Mrs. Martin Kenosian.

Virginia C. Belemjian (Sixth Anniversary) - requested by Edward & David Belemjian; Mark, Rhoda, Jacob & Madeline Belemjian (MA).

Anna Chorbajian - requested by Mr. & Mrs. Charles Chorbajian & Family; Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Chorbajian & Family.

December 16, 2012 James & Nancy Hachigian; Sarkis & Helhna Hachigian; Dorothy (Hachigian) Tammian; Lucy (Hachigian) Ohanian; Mary Hachigian; Ardaches Ekmalian; Vartanouch (Ekmalian) Kalustian; Jirayr & Ann Hachigian; Paul Ekmalian; Michael Kurkjian; Joseph Mardigian; Jean (Frenchie) Ekmalian; Sarkis Hachigian - requested by Ekmalian & Hachigian Families.

Lynne Carol Hartunian and the other 269 victims of Pan Am Flight #103 who died in the terrorist bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland, on December 21, 1988 (Twenty-Fourth Anniversary); Joseph Hartunian - requested by Joanne Hartunian; Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hartunian & Family; Mr. & Mrs. Joseph O’Keefe & Family.

Oskian & Byzar Kilidjian; Harry & Margaret Sakalian ; Ransom, Grace, Robert & Lorene Webber - requested by Russ & Sandy Kilidjian & Family; David Ketchoyan.

Saverio Pascazio (Twenty-Fifth Anniversary); Pascazio & Vartigian Families - requested by Anna Pascazio.

January 13, 2013 Leo Buchakjian; Margaret Buchakjian Wilsey; Paul Wi lsey - requested by Mary & Gary Sobo; Leonard & Antoinette Buchakjian; Leo & Elaine Buchakjian; Christine & Scott McCarthy & Families.

Andrew & Sarah Kazanjian - requested by Linda Kazanjian; Bob & Arleen Drooby; Peter, Pat & Sarah Boorujy (NJ); Levon & Karen Khachadourian; Edward & Bertha Kazanjian & Family.

January 27, 2013 Robert W. Meeson, Sr. - requested by Sharon & Doug Pauley; Eleanor Meeson; Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Meeson, Jr. & Family.

Altar Flowers

December 16, 2012 Mr. & Mrs. Martin Kenosian in memory of Anne Marie Kaiser; Joanne Hartunian & Family in memory of Lynne Carol Hartunian and Joseph Hartunian ; Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kazanjian in memory of loved ones.

Altar Candles

January 27, 2013 Sharon & Doug Pauley in memory of Robert W. Meeson, Sr. on the occasion of his birthday on February 3 and in honor of Fr. Garen Gdanian on the occasion of his birthday on February 1.

Christmas Decorations

Wreaths decorating the altar area during the Christmas season were donated by Mr. & Mrs. John Ekmalian in memory of Ekmalian, Hachigian & Chorbajian Families. The Christmas tree in the sanctuary was donated by the Mahserjian Family.

Christmas Poinsettias

Poinsettias decorating the church for the Christmas season have been donated by the following: Betty Avakian and Shirley Avakian & Family in memory of Avakian & Baronian Families; Sonia Hachigian in memory of loved ones; Isabel Krempa in memory of loved ones; Skyview Landscapes.

Remember St. Peter Armenian Church in your Will!Remember St. Peter Armenian Church in your Will!Remember St. Peter Armenian Church in your Will!Remember St. Peter Armenian Church in your Will!

Fellowship Hour To maintain a regular schedule of coffee hours, the Parish Council is asking that church auxiliaries/schools and individuals/families select dates to host a coffee hour. Please contact the church office to make the necessary arrangements and to reserve the date of your choice.

November 18, 2012 Hosted by Parish Council, sponsored by Herbert & Linda Chorbajian and Toros Shamlian - to commemorate the dedication of the Building Fund Memorials

Gift of Prayer Ministry

“You shall be remembered before the immortal Lamb of God.” Special prayers may be requested for healing, remembrance (in memory of), or special recognition by completing the request form available in this issue or by contacting the church office. Both the person making the prayer request, as well as the one being prayed for, will be remembered. A beautiful "Gift of Prayer" card will be sent as an acknowledgment of the prayer request. Please continue to keep those for whom prayers have been requested in your personal prayers.

November 18, 2012 Mary DeVico - prayers of healing requested by Susan Bott Kaiser.

November 25, 2012 Michael Amente - prayers of remembrance requested by Isabel Derian.

December 23, 2012 Dr. George T. Amann - prayers of remembrance requested by Susan Bott Kaiser.

January 6, 2013 Grace Krikorian - prayers of remembrance requested by Isabel Derian.

January 13, 2013 Anthony Troiano - prayers of remembrance requested by Lori Payette.

January 20, 2013 Florence Mazian - prayers of healing requested by Isabel Krempa. Ronald Piotrowski - prayers of healing requested by Isabel Krempa.

Announcement

Congratulations to Jonathan & Violet Dadekian on the birth of a daughter, Aileen Arpi Dadekian, on January 10, 2013. Congratulations also to the grandparents Robert & Holly Dadekian and Anush & Vachik Mirzoyan (GA).

Special Donations

General donations for the General Fund were received from the following: Betty Apkarian ($100); Donald Kaiser ($100); Mr. & Mrs. Armenak Kutchukian ($100); Mr. & Mrs. William T. Nevins, Sr. ($100); Sharon Foley ($50); Martin Toomajian ($40); Isabel Kubikian ($30); Marion Kehrer ($25); Mary Panjarjian ($25) in honor of Sharon Foley’s Chrismation on December 9; David & Gertrude Quinones ($20).

An additional Gift of Love donation on the occasion of the 113th Anniversary of St. Peter Armenian Church was received by Leon & Susan Kaiser ($75). The new total of Gift of Love donations received is $2,583.

The week of November 11 - 18 was established as 10% Week. Select businesses in the area had agreed to offer St. Peter Armenian Church 10% of all purchases made by those who presented the appropriate flyer. A total of $168.33 was raised. Thank you to those who participated and to the patrons who shopped.

A donation of $8,000 was made to the church’s general fund by the St. Peter Women’s Guild. This donation was made possible due to the hard work, dedication and support for the Women’s Guild 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar held in December.

Donations totaling $602 were received in a special plate collection on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2012, for the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund.

Christmas Yughakin DonationsChristmas Yughakin DonationsChristmas Yughakin DonationsChristmas Yughakin Donations

$500 Chris Garabedian Jack & Judyth Guldalian 120 George & Betty Osganian 100 Anonymous Rosemary Ammian & Family George Arakelian J. Albert & Alice Barsamian Mr/Mrs Charles Chorbajian Mr/Mrs Herbert Chorbajian Ralph & Elizabeth Enokian Sonia Hachigian Joanne Hartunian Natalie Kachougian James & Mary Kalteux Art & Sam Koshkorian (VA) George & Virginia Mahserjian Philip Natcharian Mr/Mrs William Nevins, Sr. Alice Rotondi Hariton Sprinceanu Mr/Mrs Artin Sukljian 75 Aram Atashian 50 June Atashian Gilbert Chorbajian Barbara Derian & Richard DeMartino Isabel Derian Mark & Tamara Desanctis Paul Dichian Roswita Fragomeni Barouyr Hairabedian Mr/Mrs Vartan Jerian Kimberly Kachougian Mr/Mrs Arthur Kahkejian Leon & Susan Kaiser Girard & Virginia Kasparian Russ & Sandy Kilidjian Harry Koshgarian Mr/Mrs Arthur Mahserjian Mr/Mrs H. Khachik Minassian Alis Muradliyan (CA) Andrew Nazarian Ohan & Rita Ohanian Mr/Mrs Peter Prince David F. Quinones Theodore & Grace Sapino (FL) Mr/Mrs George P. Scaringe Mr/Mrs Gary Vartanian & Family Guy & Elsie Vozzy 40 The Apkarians 30 Hrant & Alice Bardakjian George & Elsie Bedrosian Lucy Krikorian Kyaruns Family Nellie Marderosian Mr/Mrs Charles Tutunjian Alice Wildman 25 Garyn & Brian A’Hearn Winifred Ammian Nazareth & Margaret Azarian Mr/Mrs Steve Azarian Helen Bezjian Holly Dawn Chenaille Mr/Mrs Michael Coogan & Family Lenna K. Freedman Rev/Mrs Garen Gdanian Mary Hartunian Grace Karian Yervant Kazandjian Edward & Bertha Kazanjian Judy Khachadourian (FL) Isabel Krempa Charles & Patricia Krikorian Gregory & Marjorie Nazarian Al & Florence Paparian Helen Paparian Claudia & Pat Suppa Ralph Vartigian 20 Helga Apkarian Nazar Bakerian John & Debbie Ekmalian The Ashby Family (OH) Hrepsime Jevanian Phyllis Jevanian Francine Kaiser Jim & Marion Kehrer Christopher & Katrina Mayba Ida & Sarkis Mihranian, Jr. Mrs. Mary Shanks Lucille Sogoian Susan Sogoian Sarah Zadigan 10 Mr/Mrs Kirkor Agopyan Anonymous Betty Avakian Arpy Ernest Ron Kaiser Linda Kazanjian Josephine Speanburg Fay Talarico

Total: $5.430

In Lieu of Flowers DonationsIn Lieu of Flowers DonationsIn Lieu of Flowers DonationsIn Lieu of Flowers Donations IN MEMORY OF JOHN C. KACHARIAN

$ 15 Rev/Mrs Garen Gdanian

New Total: $705 IN MEMORY OF ARTHUR KAHKEJIAN

$ 75 Donna M. Notar

25 Mr/Mrs Joseph Bellomo

15 William & Patricia Yamrozy Total: $115

IN MEMORY OF ANNE M. KAISER $ 15 Rev/Mrs Garen Gdanian

Total: $15 IN MEMORY OF MARTIN KAVOUKIAN

$ 25 Edward & Adrina Tutunjian

15 Rev/Mrs Garen Gdanian

Total: $40 IN MEMORY OF SARAH MOROUKIAN

$ 100 Rosemary Ammian & Family Paul, Kristine, Matthew, Mark, Sara & Valrich Andonian (MI) Anahith Boyajian & Family (RI) Carolyn & Kathleen Andonian (MI) Mr/Mrs Charles Chorbajian Linda & Herb Chorbajian Christine Hagopian & Family (MA) Rosine Kazanjian & Family George & Virginia Mahserjian Mr/Mrs Arthur Mahserjian & Family George & Margaret Moorachian (RI) Harry & Mary Etta Moorachian (SC) Anne Moroukian Barbara J. Olesen Lucille Shamlian Toros Shamlian, Jr. Frank & Mary Lou Sommo Vartan Vartanian, Jr.

75 George & Rose Moorachian (MA)

50 Winifred Ammian Mr/Mrs Paul Andonian & Diane (MA) Margaret Balian (VA) Mr/Mrs Michael Coogan Tom & Judy Dippert Arleen & Rob Drooby John & Debbie Ekmalian James J. Falasco, Jr. Mr/Mrs Aram Gateosian Doris Kasarjian Kavoukian (CA) Martin & Joyce Kenosian & Family (RI) Sam & Sylvia Mahserjian Mrs. A. Malconian (MA) H. Khachik & Mary Minassian Seth Brown & Nancy Mr/Mrs Mark Moroukian Robert & Theresa Moroukian Moorachian (VA) Van & Shirley Moroukian Mr/Mrs Ken Norwood Edward & Adrina Tutunjian

40 Marguerite Djehizian Mr/Mrs R. Paul Moroukian & Family Linda Simidian

30 Helena Ekmalian & Kathy & Tom Fedorchak Mr/Mrs Edward Kazanjian George Hachigian David & Kathi Shamlian Mr/Mrs Berj Topalian

25 Beatrice Arzoumanian Robert & Sandra Bedian Edward Belemjian Peter & Patricia Boorujy Mr/Mrs Donald Boyajian Suzanne Dickinson Mr/Mrs James Falasco, Sr. Joanne Hartunian Mary Hartunian Leslie & Patricia Hipenbecker Charles & Isabel Hoosian (MA) Louise Janigian (RI) Sarop & Veronica Kaprielian (MA) Linda Kazanjian Cathy Kushner Stephen & Dorothy Masoian (RI) Margaret Mooradian and Philip J. Natcharian Mr/Mrs Garth Nelson & Family Mr/Mrs Arthur Mooradian (MA) Florence & Al Paparian Anna Pascazio George & Joanne Scaringe Clare Schisa Margaret Milley & Jim Swett Mr/Mrs Peter B. Tikoian & Families & Family (RI)

20 Shirley Avakian Gary & Laura Clark Lucy Krikorian Mary Panjarjian

15 Rev/Mrs Garen Gdanian Helen & Patty Vartigian Ralph Vartigian

10 Betty Avakian Nancy Carroll Lucy Morton Beverly A. Moorachian (RI)

Total: $3,935

In Lieu of Flowers DonationsIn Lieu of Flowers DonationsIn Lieu of Flowers DonationsIn Lieu of Flowers Donations IN MEMORY OF MARY JAFFARIAN

$1,000 Paul & Marion Jaffarian Mr/Mrs Arthur P. Kazanjian & Family and Mrs. Carole Kazanjian Smith & Family (FL)

250 Robert & Allison Smith (GA)

200 Myrval J. Marookian (NJ) Theodo